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Wii U Gets Unexpected Update In 2019

The predecessor to the Nintendo Switch is apparently still alive and kicking.

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Double_O_Revan1767d ago

Nothing more then an anti piracy update. Sony did the same to the Vita for years.

TK-661767d ago (Edited 1767d ago )

But this of course means that the Wii U is not a dead console. Looking forward to Just Dance 2019 amirite bois!/s

Profchaos1767d ago

If you told me the PS3 was still getting FIFA I'd believe it the PS2 was dead and getting FIFA until 2014 despite being superseded by the PS3 /360 in 2005/6

AnthonyDavis1767d ago

They should have an update to brick the console. Just focus on Switch.

Profchaos1767d ago

Pretty standard anti piracy patch. Ultimately there's a lot of wii u ports on the switch so this is to protect against people paying $50 for a Wii U and downloading games that are on both switch and wii u instead of just buying a switch

CurbStompin1767d ago

It literally blocked nothing. My $50 hacked WII U is still playing all my free games online just fine on 5.5.4.

Profchaos1767d ago

Lol ok failed anti piracy patch in that case

SockeyBoy1766d ago

Me too...well kind of, plays my WiiU games, but my eShop games are a no. Installed my cfw again and I'm good

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Father__Merrin1767d ago

The wiiU was one of the worst consoles ever made. I remember I bought nsmbu then week after I bought a wiimote so we could play 2 player.....nope didn't work your them forced into buying another wiimote just to play 2 player I found that outrageous why in 1 player tablet works as controller but for 2 players u need 2 wiimotes. That was the final Nintendo nail for me won't ever support them again

Knushwood Butt1766d ago (Edited 1766d ago )

Gotta buy them all!

quent1766d ago

You're spewing a load of horsehit and you know it, low sales doesn't make any product automatically bad you mentally daft fanboy

TheHateTheyGive1766d ago

Switch to me is the wii u pro. Nintendo's just shady and reselling the same old wii u ports as new.

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Batman: Arkham Shadow - Official Teaser Trailer

Watch the Batman: Arkham Shadow teaser trailer for the next game in the Batman: Arkham franchise, releasing exclusively on the Meta Quest 3 in late 2024.Evil stalks the streets. Gotham City is in danger. And you’re the only one who can save it. Check out the teaser for the upcoming Batman VR game.Tune into Summer Game Fest 2024 on June 7 at 2pm PT/ 5pm ET/ 10pm BST/ June 8 at 7am AEST for the official Batman: Arkham Shadow world premiere reveal from Camouflaj and Oculus Studios, in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC.

Petebloodyonion2h ago

Nice to see some VR games following Batman Arkham!
Was a huge fan of Batman Vr on PSVR :)

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SteelSeries Reveals Arctis Nova Pro White Edition

Looks like a great headset and it will be interesting to hear how they sound. From the makers of Arctis, the most awarded audio line in gaming, SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture, today introduces an all-new white version of the award-winning Arctis Nova Pro series headsets.

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Microsoft Survey Asks About Handheld

A new survey from Microsoft has further hinted at the possibility of an Xbox handheld being in development.

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EasilyTheBest1d 14h ago

This is definitely happening, I just hope they have 2 versions one with a much bigger screen.

GamerRN1d 2h ago

I'll be happy with this, and a PC console hybrid that rivals anything we have power wise

thesoftware7301d 1h ago

A much bigger screen than what?

Number1TailzFan1d ago

The problem with bigger devices is playing them on your side in bed, Vita and before that was fine. Since the Switch you gotta have a gooseneck holder & controllers detached so you can lie down holding them, or your arm will quickly get tired.

1Victor8h ago

@thesofware: “A much bigger screen than what?”
A gaming laptop 🤷🏿🤣

Kosic8h ago

Than the screen originally planned...duh... :D

darthv729h ago

it kinda already did... https://www.xbox.com/en-US/...

They are just gauging interest in one of their own.

crazyCoconuts6h ago

A Xbox version of Logitech G-Cloud?
I mean, why bother? Not like the G cloud is flying off shelves and what would Xbox add to make it better?
They're surely not going to create bespoke architecture here and there are already a few Windows handhelds out there. I have little confidence in their ability to put together an attractive UI in the way Steam did. So I doubt anything will come from this.

KicksnSnares1d 13h ago

Day One buy for me if they'll make a dedicated handheld device.

darthv721d 4h ago

i have that logitech g-cloud. Its a sweet little piece of kit. I like that it can also install games from the play store unlike the other android based handheld.

mudakoshaka1d 2h ago

It sure is! Don't understand why you get the down-votes. Whoever does not like the G Cloud must have been dropped down a well, head first, when they were of a younger age.

PassNextquestion1d 3h ago

I wonder if Microsoft will perform better in Japan if they do actually make a handheld since everyone says handheld and mobile are king over there.

TiredGamer1d 3h ago

This looks like the future of the game industry... all three platforms with a handheld option.

I wonder if the Playstation Portal is a technology test-bed/prototype for a future Playstation handheld?

rlow11d 2h ago (Edited 1d 2h ago )

It’s a possibility but I can’t help but think would that be the best way to go about it? Though it would give you data on how much it is used and game type. It’s still not a true portable device and so people approach it differently. I think that data on phones, tablets, and of course the competition would give a better indication.

But I really think if Sony is considering a new PSP that could play ps5 games, now would be the time to dive in. Honestly, if they do this, it would be huge.

Traecy23h ago(Edited 23h ago)

Doubt if Sony PS wants to support a new handheld with first party games. Something they lacked with the Vita. What they should do is have a handheld that is like the PS Portal which can play all games but play those games on the go as well as at home. Something like that is a better investment.

TiredGamer21h ago

Agreed that you will probably never see a separate line of games specifically for the handheld (a la PSP or PSVita). The modern economics and expectations of game development make that cost prohibitive. What makes more sense is if the full-fat game on PS5 or PS6 has a special "handheld" profile that is automatically optimized for the lower spec handheld. There would be some significant compromises compared to the bigger console variant, but it would be the same game overall and would only require a single purchase.... somewhat what the Switch does with a lower resolution when playing handheld versus docked.

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