Anyone seen this video of Batman for Wii U? Here: http://youtu.be/Pp_nHdwMUTI

It`s a really well made video promoting the use of the tablet in the game. It`s really well done!

I'm not getting WiiU until some time NEXT year: I wanna see if it has some baby diseases, what games are coming later next year and see what MicroSony has to offer. But I'll most probably get it some time :D

ZombiU
Darksiders2
NSMBU
Batman: AC
Rayman Legends

Maybe:
AC3
Pikmin3
Nintendo Land
Rabbids Land
Monster Hunter
Trine 2

oops
i forgot about MH3U
that is a must

I'm quite interested, but haven't played any MH at all... every... seems pretty cool though!

Examiner

In the past few days people have been telling me that they want to pre-order the Wii U really bad, but can't because they are sold out everywhere in the Hamburg/Blasdell, NY area! Is this information truly accurate? The answer is, yes and no!

I took it upon myself to call the local stores around this area to see which stores were truly sold out of the Wii U and which ones were just saying that! Just giving you the heads up, there is only one store who is not sold out of them, but there's a catch!

Below is the list of store's that I contacted:

1) Toys R Us (McKinley Pkwy Hamburg, NY)

-Sold out of the Wii U (Both versions)

-You can, however, pre-order titles like New Super Mario Brothers U, ZombiU, Nintendo Land, Skylanders Giants, Assassins Creed III, Just Dance 4, Madden 13, Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition, Scribblenauts Unlimited, LEGO City Undercover, and Sonic Transformed Bonus Edition. They also have the option to pre-order the new Wii U Pro Controller in both black and white.

2) GameStop (3701 McKinley Parkway Blasdell, NY 14219)

-Sold out of the Wii U (Both versions)

-You can, however, sign up for their specially designed "wait list", which is obligation free, that allows you to be called on a first come first serve basis if someone decides to cancel their pre-order or if there is a new shipment coming in. But in order to be on this list, you must own or sign up for a Powercard!

3) Target (5622 Amanda Lane Orchard Park, NY)

-Sold Out of Wii U (Both versions)

-You can, however, pre-order a very small selection of Wii U titles. I believe they have ZombiU, Nintendo Land, and New Super Mario Bros U.

4) Walmart (5360 Southwestern Blvd Hamburg, NY)

- This store has not yet started selling their pre-orders yet. Sources tell me that there will be a shipment in of them on Sunday; game pre-orders are still unknown.

5) Best Buy (McKinley Parkway Blasdell, NY)

- Sold out of the Wii U (Both versions)

So if you are looking to get your hands on the Wii U, your best option would be trying to get on the wish list at GameStop or stopping in at Walmart on Sunday and hope that they have some. But if you already have a Wii U pre-ordered, I highly suggest that you stop at Toys R Us since they probably have more pre-orders for games and accessories than any other store on this list.

Stay tuned to my page on Examiner.com to get up-to-date news on when the Wii U will become available again to pre-order! You never know, Santa may come early this year. One last reminder, The Wii U is released in 37 days!

http://www.examiner.com/article/wii-u-pre-orders-sold-out-the-blasdell-ny-area

The Amazing Spider-Man in the works for Wii U, all DLC included

During its NYCC 2012 panel, Marvel revealed that The Amazing Spider-Man is in the works for Wii U. The game was released earlier this year on Wii and other platforms.

Included in the Wii U version is all of the downloadable content made available on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 up to this point – the Rhino Challenge Pack, the Oscorp Search and Destroy Pack, the Lizard Rampage Pack, and Stan Lee Adventure Pack.

On Wii U, players will be able to use the GamePad touch screen to navigate Osphone’s interface and map out a path through the city. Optional motion controls will be available as well.

The Amazing Spider-Man arrives on Wii U in Spring 2013.

http://nintendoeverything.com/101855/the-amazing-spider-man-in-the-works-for-wii-u-all-dlc-included/

Feature: Reinventing Nintendo's Major Franchises on Wii U

Time for some comebacks

Thanks to its fresh approach to gaming, the Wii has been a breeding ground for reinvention throughout its six year life cycle, offering us established franchises with a twist due in part to motion controls. The Legend of Zelda has been perhaps the biggest beneficiary of this in the form of Skyward Sword, with Wii MotionPlus offering a new level of precision and control, and leading many to suggest the series can never go back to standard controls.

Aside from Zelda, both Mario and Metroid also received enhanced gameplay thanks to Wii, yet there are many franchises that never got the reinvention they perhaps needed to put them back in the public eye. In fact, many of Nintendo’s biggest franchises simply failed to appear on Wii at all, prompting many to question their existence in the future. So with Wii U now on the horizon, is it time for these dormant franchises to make a return, and just how could Wii U reinvent some of the classics of Nintendo’s back catalogue?

Star Fox

One of Nintendo’s biggest franchises of the Nintendo 64 era, Star Fox has been conspicuously absent throughout the Wii generation, despite continued appearances from its cast in the Smash Bros series. While Nintendo recently delved back into the series on 3DS by releasing N64 remake Star Fox 64 3D, Fox hasn’t barrel rolled his Arwing since 2006’s Star Fox Command on DS; for any series, six years is a long time.

While it could be argued Wii simply wasn’t powerful enough to accommodate a large-scale Star Fox game, Wii U has no such problems and it’s hard to imagine that in six years time the series will still be on this list. Wii U then, seems a great place to reintroduce Star Fox, but it’s not all about the graphics.

Star Fox: Command is perhaps the most obvious parallel to draw with Wii U, and despite some corners of the fan-base not enjoying the game, there’s a lot of scope for a more tactical Star Fox adventure. The GamePad is the ideal place to put a general overview of the battle, and with simple taps on the screen would allow you to use specific squad mates to take down targets.

But perhaps a more interesting usage of the GamePad would be in co-operative play, where two players could take control of a single Arwing. While one player handles the flying and forward lasers, a second player could hop on board with the GamePad and take control of a rotating turret, akin to the Millennium Falcon in Star Wars. With the GamePad’s 360 degree movement recognition, the screen could display the battle and allow you to cover the rear of the ship, creating a thrilling co-op experience.

Yoshi

Despite a named mini-game in Nintendo Land, it’s been a full six years since Yoshi last had an outing as the primary protagonist, and 15 years since he appeared on home consoles in Yoshi’s Story. Despite appearing as an ally to Mario in Super Mario Galaxy 2 and New Super Mario Bros. Wii, it feels about time that Baby Mario was kidnapped again and for the Yoshi clan to set off and save him.

One of the charms of the Yoshi series has always been its unique and colourful design, and despite continued pushes towards photorealism, the success of Kirby’s Epic Yarn could be the catalyst needed to inspire Nintendo’s graphical team into creating another hand-drawn masterpiece. With the added power of Wii U, it’s something that would undoubtedly gain a lot of positive attention.

But what about the GamePad? One use for the GamePad would be to simply not use it at all and stick to basic platforming, or to mimic the platform placing mechanics in New Super Mario Bros. U; but we’d like to think Nintendo are more creative than that. Perhaps it’s time for Universal Gravitation to make a comeback, something that would be made easy with the GamePad’s gyro sensors. Alternatively the GamePad could be used for aiming Yoshi’s eggs when thrown; this could work in two ways depending on the style of game. If it is a traditional 2D Yoshi game, then a touch screen option seems natural, but if Nintendo decided to go the 3D route then perhaps you could hold the GamePad up to throw and aim eggs, much like Metroid: Other M’s missile mode.

Wave Race

A franchise that falls firmly into the category of “I didn’t realise Nintendo made that”, Wave Race is a series unlike Nintendo’s standard fare. Primarily a simulation, the game offers no identifiable mascots or obvious hooks, instead focusing on creating a fun and entertaining water-ski racer. With the trademark recently renewed and the series now 11 years without a sequel, could Wii U be the console to put new life in this unique title?

With its enhanced power, Wii U could offer a more realistic water model alongside the typical graphical improvements, but it’s the potential of the GamePad that puts it above the simplistic water-ski game that the Wii received in Wii Sports Resort. The gyro sensors in the GamePad create an ideal steering bar – push outward on the left to turn right and vice versa, just like you would on a real water-ski. With the GamePad held out in front of you, the screen can then be used to display a map where you need it, rather than hiding it away in the corner on the TV screen.

Alternatively, the GamePad could offer a personal view of the race while you control the water-ski with the analogue sticks. While the TV displays your race, the GamePad screen could be rotated around you to see racers alongside trying to overtake. This adds a risk/reward element in – do you take your eyes off what is in front of you to see who is beside you or keep your eyes ahead and hope no-one is trying to get past?

Mario Golf

Remember when you played Wii Sports and imagined how much fun Mario Golf was going to be on Wii? Well we’re still waiting for it, and some might say Nintendo is leaving it a bit late to get a sequel to the immensely enjoyable Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour out before Wii U debuts. If it’s ok with you, we’re going to assume Mario has moved onto the Wii U course and will be hitting the greens on Nintendo’s newest console.

Following on from 2003’s Toadstool Tour is not going to be an easy task, it is after all a game that made playing a golf simulation fun, but Wii U could be the place to do just that. The first trailer for Wii U, at E3 2011, showcased an early Wii Sports Golf prototype, where the player placed the GamePad down on the floor and swung the Wii Remote to hit the virtual ball. With Wii U Sports seemingly in the rough, Mario Golf U could easily borrow this mechanic, something that would alleviate the need for complex button combinations for different swings and powers.

While the Wii Remote is a huge bonus for casual golf fans, allowing anyone to simply pick-up and hit the ball into a Chain Chomp bunker, the GamePad offers greater possibilities for the more involved golfer. The GamePad could allow you to observe the hole from all angles and line-up shots using the touch screen, while also providing traditional control options to hit the ball. Obviously in this scenario, the GamePad would not be placed on the floor.

F-Zero

Barely a month goes by without someone asking where F-Zero is, and with good reason. We haven’t had a chance to show Captain Falcon our racing moves since 2003’s F-Zero GX on GameCube, and for whatever reason that’s the last we’ve heard of the series entirely (outside of Japan exclusive F-Zero: Climax). With fans clamouring for a revival and F-Zero’s sudden inclusion in Nintendo Land, Wii U seems like it will be the home to Captain Falcon’s return.

The most obvious and exciting feature of F-Zero on Wii U are the graphics. F-Zero GX was lauded for its impressive visuals at high velocity on GameCube, and with Wii U being a significant upgrade graphically it stands to reason that F-Zero U would look stunning. With the additional power of the system too, the game has the potential to display a lot of interesting mechanics on-screen at once, creating an even more intense racing experience.

Given the extreme speed of F-Zero, the GamePad feels slightly superfluous to the game, as instead of bolting on gimmicks, the developer ideally will focus on the action itself. However, there is certainly scope for the screen to be used as a map; after all, who wants a map clogging up their race screen? Beyond that, F-Zero U would make a great example of seamless streaming when using the GamePad, and could function as a second player’s view in versus multiplayer.

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/10/feature_reinventing_nintendos_major_franchises_on_wii_u

Yesterday Wal-Mart's physical location started to take pre-orders for the deluxe version of the Wii U. I went in today and preordered mine. You have to do in the Layaway section its $47 down.
I nabbed the first preorder at the local Walmart I was going to camp.

The story that drew my attention to it.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/32115

It's my guess they are trying avoid problems with having people camp their stores. Since I think I remember there where problems with the Wii and especially the PS3 launches and raudiness.

I think its time for a new poll guys

I was checking Nintendo`s official page for the release dates and to my surprise NG 3 has the following release date: 11-01-2013.

Wasn`t NG 3 supposed to be a launch title?