Joystiq's Wii U launch guide

As the Wii U nears its November 18 launch in North America, we're finally starting to get more information about the strange device, and our game reviews are now starting to go up. To help you keep up with the numerous reviews and copious coverage we've done and will continue to do through the launch period, here's a roundup of Wii U information.

We'll continue updating this post as more content goes up, allowing you to keep track of the insanity.

Hardware

• Wii U review

Games

• Nintendo Land: "Wii Sports wouldn't be caught dead with dual-analog shooter controls, for example. Nintendo Land demands a more literate audience." ★★★★
• New Super Mario Bros. U: "In New Super Mario Bros. U, Mario comes closer to his glory days than he has in years." ★★★★ 1/2
• Sing Party: "Sing Party is the best karaoke game for the Wii U because it's the only one, but in the wider world of karaoke it's easily overlooked." ★★
• Batman: Arkham City: Armored Edition: Our Arkham City review updated to reflect new Wii U content.

Other features

• Why TV control from the GamePad is important
• It's nice to play without using the TV at all, as well
• Our sensuous video and pictures of the Wii U

News

• TVii coming in December
• Wii U is selling out, but Nintendo is working to make sure you'll be able to find one
• Want to try the Wii U? Go to the mall!
• Or any of these places!
• Or the Nintendo World Store, where you can line up to buy one starting Saturday!
• Even Old Navy's in on the fun, with (very limited) free New Super Mario Bros. U on Black Friday!
• Little Inferno arrives on eShop at launch
• Toki Tori 2 follows on December 20
• Spin the Bottle turns the TV off, uses Wii U for party challenges next year