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The bootleg Nintendo Network replacement no longer requires jailbreaking
The Pretendo Network, an open-source Nintendo Network alternative, no longer requires a hacked Wii U console. With Nintendo’s servers for the obsolete console shutting down on Monday, the Pretendo Network shared a new workaround that provides limited access to its homebrew servers.
Nintendo's online servers for Wii U and 3DS shut down today
Nintendo just shut down the online servers for both the Wii U and 3DS. Games like the original Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon are no longer playable online.
Nintendo will shut down most Wii U and 3DS online services by April 8
Nintendo says it will shut down most online features for 3DS and Wii U, including multiplayer, by April 8.
Nintendo starts shutting down online play for Wii U and 3DS, months ahead of schedule
Nintendo has started shutting down online play opportunities for the Wii U and 3DS consoles. This was originally supposed to happen in April, but it looks like the company couldn’t wait.
Nintendo will take 3DS and Wii U services offline in 'early April 2024'
After closing its 3DS and Wii U eShops earlier this year, Nintendo will shut down online services for those consoles in "early April 2024," it announced.
Nintendo brings 'Mario Kart 8' and 'Splatoon' for Wii U back online August 3rd
'Mario Kart 8' and 'Splatoon' for Wii U are coming back online after Nintendo spent months fixing security flaws.
Nintendo extends deadline to redeem 3DS and Wii U eShop codes until April 3rd
Nintendo was supposed to shut down its Wii U and 3DS eShops for good on March 27th at 5PM PST, but it looks like you'll have a little more time.
Nintendo's eShop closures are putting generations of games out of reach
The 3DS and Wii U eShop's closure was inevitable, but still a loss for retro gamers everywhere
It's your last chance to buy from Nintendo’s Wii U and 3DS eShops
It's the end of an era as Nintendo is shutting down its Wii U and 3DS eShops today (March 27th) at 5PM PST (8PM EST).
Nintendo takes Wii U games 'Mario Kart 8' and 'Splatoon' offline over security issues
Nintendo has taken the Wii U versions of 'Mario Kart 8' and 'Splatoon' offline indefinitely while it attempts to resolve security issues.
Ubisoft is killing online support for 15 games on September 1st
In order to better support more recent titles, Ubisoft says it will be ending online services for 15 games from the early 2010s including Assassin's Creed Brotherhood and Anno 2070 on September 1st.
Nintendo is shutting down the 3DS and Wii U eShops in late March 2023
And you won't be able to add funds to your account using a credit card starting this May.
Netflix won't work on Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS after June 30th
Netflix will stop streaming to Nintendo 3DS and Wii U devices later this year.
Nintendo will wind down 'Super Mario Maker' for Wii U on March 31st
Nintendo will halt course uploads from 'Super Mario Maker' for Wii U on March 31st, forcing creators to move on to the Switch sequel.
'Pikmin 3 Deluxe' brings a beloved Wii U gem to Switch on October 30th
The expanded release adds cooperative play, as well as new difficulty settings, a hint system and better targeting.
‘Shakedown Hawaii’ is coming to Wii and Wii U
The 16-bit retro action game Shakedown Hawaii will soon be available on the Wii U and, for those who still own one, the Wii. Developer Brian Provinciano announced the news on the Vblank Entertainment blog that the Wii version will launch Thursday, July 9th in the UK, with the Wii U version to follow sometime in August. Provinciano seems to admit as much, as he wrote that the idea to port to the Wii came from a “whim of curiosity” and a “jolt of Wii nostalgia.”
The forgotten dream of second-screen gaming
The original iPad came out on April 3rd, 2010, at a time when most smartphone manufacturers were making the awkward transition from full QWERTY keyboards to touchscreen-only devices. Apple sold 1 million iPads in that first month, and by the end of 2010, that figure had climbed to 15 million. That same year, the top video games were Fallout: New Vegas, Bayonetta, Red Dead Redemption, Super Meat Boy and StarCraft II. The alpha version of Minecraft was generating some slight buzz.
'The Wonderful 101' remaster smashes Kickstarter goal in hours
If anything demonstrates that gamers love a bit of cult nostalgia, it's the eye-watering success of Kickstarter campaigns pledging to bring former hits back to life. And that's absolutely the case with former Wii U title The Wonderful 101, the remastering of which obliterated its Kickstarter goal in less than an hour.
Believe it or not, the Wii U is getting a 'new' game
Nintendo's long-dead Wii U is getting a "new" game this Wednesday. If you're so inclined, you'll be able to dust off the system, power it on and download Drop It: Block Paradise! for a mere $2.
Nintendo Switch revisited: Two years makes a big difference
The Nintendo Switch is no Wii U -- we knew that much when we reviewed it on March 1st, 2017. Its portable design lets you play your games anywhere, and it seamlessly turns into a home console when you dock it, something that still feels magical today. Best of all, you can hand off one of its controllers to a friend for some quick head-to-head action. While Sony and Microsoft chased the specter of high-end 4K gaming, Nintendo, once again, took a different path -- one that ultimately led to its most innovative console yet. It's still not perfect, but Nintendo managed to fix most of the complaints, like a lack of titles and no real online service, from our initial review. And it also showed us a few surprises along the way.
