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Game review: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch)

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition resurfaces on Nintendo Switch, bringing enhanced graphics and new story content to an underrated sci-fi JRPG gem.
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Several huge video games to look forward to in 2018

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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2017 has been a great year for video games no matter which console you own. We try our best to rank the best 2018 games.
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Game Console @E3 - Day Two

Thu, 12th Jun 2014
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At E3, Sunset Overdrive impresses, Nintendo woos with Yoshi's Woolly World, and Forza Horizon 2 promises fun. Darren Price reports on Day 2's hits.
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Nintendo Wii U sales stagnant at 6.17 million units

Thu, 8th May 2014
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Nintendo Wii U struggles to compete as sales stagnate at 6.17m units, lagging behind Sony's PS4 rapid 7m sales in just 5 months.
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EA April fools joke lambasted

Wed, 2nd Apr 2014
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EA's April Fools' prank, mocking the Wii U via Frostbite's Twitter, faces backlash for crossing the line into spitefulness.
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Gamers spend $15.39 billion in 2013

Wed, 12th Feb 2014
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US gamers spent a whopping $15.39 billion on video games in 2013, showing a shift towards digital content despite a dip in new physical sales.
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Why has EA stopped supporting Nintendo?

Thu, 23rd Jan 2014
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EA pulls support for Nintendo Wii U, claiming it's a “kids platform”. But with growing sales, will EA change its mind?.
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LEGO: The Hobbit game trailer released

Wed, 18th Dec 2013
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Players will utilise and combine the Dwarves' unique abilities – often with hilarious results – to solve the most diverse Quests of any LEGO videogame to date.
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Wii U – happy 1st birthday

Mon, 2nd Dec 2013
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Nintendo's Wii U marks its 1st year amid struggles, yet shows promise with a renewed focus on quality games. Will it rise with its new approach?.
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LEGO The Hobbit game announced

Wed, 27th Nov 2013
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Fancy joining Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, Thorin Oakenshield and company on their quest to the Dwarven Kingdom? Well you can in the next LEGO game.
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Assassins Creed sets sail in Black Flag

Thu, 7th Nov 2013
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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag casts off stale mechanics for sea-faring adventures, marking a refreshing tide in the series.
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Nintendo US President says 'meh' to next-gen comp

Fri, 30th Aug 2013
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This is the response from Reggie Fils-Aime during an interview with IGN, as he defended the Wii U's value for consumers as the wave of next-gen consoles launch.
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Nintendo reveals Wii U price drop

Thu, 29th Aug 2013
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Nintendo slashes Wii U Deluxe price to $299.99 from Sep 20, launches Zelda bundle with exclusive features and game download.
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Wii don't want Nintendo in our stores

Tue, 30th Jul 2013
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UK's 2nd largest supermarket chain bans Wii U sales, a harsh setback for Nintendo's struggle to revive its console's fortunes.
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Sonic to return and save the day…..for Wii U

Thu, 11th Jul 2013
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Good news for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS owners emanating from the US as it appears Nintendo has signed an exclusive worldwide partnership with SEGA.
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Wii U? Not for us

Thu, 9th May 2013
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Avalanche Studios, creators of Just Cause, shun the Wii U amid concerns over its small fan-base and lack of third-party games.
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Has the Wii U been hacked?

Wed, 1st May 2013
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The Wii U faces a fresh challenge as it's reportedly been hacked, raising questions about the future of Nintendo's console.
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Wii U finally outsells PS3…in Japan

Fri, 5th Apr 2013
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Although many believe the Wii U to be a generation of console all on its own, the events of the past week might change a few minds.
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Nintendo lunches TVii

Fri, 21st Dec 2012
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Nintendo launches TVii for Wii U in North America, promising a unified second-screen experience for TV, cable, and on-demand services.
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Wii U sells well

Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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Despite a bumpy take-off, analysts have declared the launch of the Wii U a success and some believe it will be sold out for months after the Christmas rush.