October NPD: Dishonored charts high while XCOM fails to chart at all
The industry slipped again with new console sales down and software slipping compared to last year's titles.
This week in the Nintendo Download: Paper Mario, Epic Mickey, and a Pokédex
The Wii U may be coming soon, but that won't distract Nintendo from making another full new game available on the 3DS eShop. Also, Mickey Mouse and the most important tool for any Pokémon trainer.
What’s in the box? Nintendo Wii U Deluxe Edition and Pro Controller
We just got our hands on Nintendo's upcoming Wii U 32GB Deluxe Set, and it presents an interesting mix of the new and the comfortably familiar ... and one glaring omission.
The Wii U’s online service is an ’empathy network’ — what the heck is that?
Nintendo is hoping its online network's focus on game communities will illicit a feeling of empathy from those who use a Wii U.
Why Ubisoft has eight games coming for the Wii U (interview)
Tony Key, head of sales and marketing at Ubisoft, explains why his company is all-in on the Wii U.
Guitar Hero co-creator unveils startup with a plan to mobilize the living room (exclusive interview)
Charles Huang, the cocreator of Guitar Hero, wants to connect a game controller to your smartphone and play games on your TV. But the plan is more than that.
GamesBeat weekly roundup: Disney buys LucasArts/Lucasfilm, Halo 4 reviewed, and Valve dislikes Windows 8
If you follow VentureBeat but don’t regularly check our GamesBeat site, here’s a list of the best video game stories we ran over the last seven days that you may have missed.
Nintendo’s weekly update adds 3DS demos for Style Savvy and Freakyforms
It's a fairly slow week for the Nintendo Download, as the company adds a few 3DS demos and not much else. Also, there's a banana monster.
Nintendo Land will make you hate your friends and family (hands-on preview)
Nintendo Land is more than just a collection of minigames: It's a competitive arena that tests your relationship with those you love most.
GamesBeat weekly roundup: Zynga layoffs, iPad mini announcement, and Resident Evil 6 gets patched
If you follow VentureBeat but don’t regularly check our GamesBeat site, here’s a list of the best video game stories we ran over the last seven days that you may have missed.