Nintendo banking on Wii U to break sales slump

Super Mario is proving no match for "Angry Birds." Nintendo executives have watched with alarm as consumers spend a few dollars to buy apps like "Angry Birds" for their smart phones or tablets - instead of spending...

Nintendo gets with the times, announces Nintendo Network, DLC, and NFC for Wii U

After a decade of lackluster online support, Nintendo may finally be wising up. During an investor’s briefing today, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced that its upcoming console, the Wii U, will have two new features: NFC built into the controller and an Xbox Live-like online service called Nintendo Network. Downloadable content, including fullly downloadable retail games is also a ...

Nintendo Needs a Hit in a Hurry

The gaming company faces big losses amid a two-year sales slump

Nintendo Greases Wii U Wheels

Nintendo's Wii U will be out in time for the 2012 holiday season and will feature NFC technology, according to the company. The next-generation Nintendo Wii will also have a handheld controller with a touchscreen that can interact with what's showing on the TV screen.

Nintendo Chief Tips NFC, New Network for Wii U

Nintendo's president on Friday addressed its dismal earnings report and touched on what the company has in store for the Wii U.

Nintendo: Wii U Will Launch in Time for 2012 Holiday Season, Use Touch-card Tech

Nintendo said Friday its next-generation Wii U game console will launch in time for the holiday season in the U.S., Europe and Japan.