GameSpy's Best of E3 2011

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Nintendo Wii U Hands-on Impressions

By Ryan Scott and David Wolinsky | Wii Articles | Jun 8, 2011 11:50 PM | Comment

We've gotten our hands on Nintendo's new Wii enhanced controller/doohickey, the Wii U. We're still not entirely sure how to classify it yet, but we've definitely developed a few early impressions. Read on as two of our editors sound off from the E3 Expo 2011 show floor. Read More »

Nintendo Wii U Hands-on Impressions

The Interrogation Room: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

By Ryan Scott and Eric Neigher | Wii Previews | Jun 8, 2011 10:30 PM | Comment

Link's latest console adventure infuses the tried-and-true Legend of Zelda formula with motion controls and a rather striking art style. We got to play more of it at this year's E3 Expo -- see what's in store for everybody's favorite green-clothed elf dude. Read More »

The Interrogation Room: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

The Interrogation Room: Rayman Origins

By Will Tuttle and Ryan Scott | Wii Previews | Jun 7, 2011 12:30 PM | Comment

Rayman is back for some of the best platforming action he's ever been a part of. If you've never paid much attention to this series, now's the time to start. Read More »

The Interrogation Room: Rayman Origins

Nintendo Demos Wii U's Visuals with Cinematic

By Mike Sharkey | Wii News | Jun 7, 2011 10:59 AM | Comment

Nintendo didn't share system specs for the Wii U at its E3 2011 press conference today, but it did say the system will deliver 1080p HD visuals, and Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime rolled out a trailer demonstrating the Wii U's graphical capabilities. Read More »

E3 2011 Nintendo Press Conference: Wii U Graphics Demo

Batman: Arkham City Among Lengthy List of Core Games Being Developed for the Wii U

By Mike Sharkey | Wii News | Jun 7, 2011 10:25 AM | Comment

Nintendo's lack of third-party support for the Wii is one of the console's biggest shortcomings. The Japanese game maker revealed at its E3 2011 press conference today that it won't repeat that mistake with the Wii U, announcing a number of core games for the system. Read More »

E3 2011 Nintendo Press Conference: Core Games for the Wii U Revealed

Nintendo Unveils Its New Console, The Wii U

By Mike Sharkey | Wii News | Jun 7, 2011 8:48 AM | Comment

Nintendo took the wraps off of its new console at E3 2011 today, revealing the Wii U, a system that will attempt to meld portable and traditional console gaming like never before. Read More »

E3 2011 Nintendo Press Conference: Wii U Unveiled

E3 2011: Nintendo Press Conference

By GameSpy Staff | Wii News | Jun 7, 2011 8:30 AM | Comment

Join us at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 as we cover Nintendo's E3 2011 press conference. We'll have live video stream for you to catch all the news and announcements, and a GameSpy editor liveblog, where we'll reflect on the big news as it occurs and answer reader questions. Read More »

E3 2011: Nintendo Press Conference

Suit Up As Your Favorite Character in Disney Universe

By Mike Sharkey | Wii News | May 26, 2011 7:46 AM | Comment

Disney is bringing its animated, live-action, and computer generated characters and worlds together for the first time in an aptly named new multiplayer action-adventure game, Disney Universe. Hit the jump for details. Read More »

Disney Interactive Announces Disney Universe

Nintendo: Wii Successor Coming in 2012

By Mike Sharkey | Wii News | Apr 25, 2011 6:41 AM | Comment

After more than a week crammed with rumors and speculation, Nintendo has confirmed it plans to launch its Wii successor sometime in 2012. And based on the results revealed in the Japanese company's latest financial report, the new console, codename Project Cafe, is coming just in time. Read More »

Nintendo: Wii Successor Coming in 2012

Mario and Sonic Headed to London for the 2012 Olympic Games

By Mike Sharkey | Wii News | Apr 21, 2011 12:10 PM | Comment

Sega and Nintendo revealed today that Mario and Sonic are in training for the 2012 Olympics in London, and their quests for gold medals will play out in glasses-free 3d on the 3DS. Hit the jump for details on Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Read More »

Sega, Nintendo Announce Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games

The New Adventures of Captain N: "Legend of Star Fox 2"

By Nathan Birch | Wii Humor | Feb 23, 2011 4:30 PM | Comment

A few months back, we introduced our new version of the '90s Saturday morning "classic" Captain N, and then we sent him on a mission to the dark heart of Nintendo's Brain Age series. Well, we've brought the new-and-improved Captain N back again. For maximum Captain N nostalgia, GameSpy recommends you read this in your pajamas, while eating a salad bowl filled with Cocoa Krispies... Read More »

The New Adventures of Captain N:

And I'll Form the Head! Voltron Reboot Includes Video Game From THQ

By Mike Sharkey | Wii News | Feb 15, 2011 12:02 PM | Comment

What's old is new again... again. Voltron, the defender of the universe, is forming up for a return to TV, in toys, and in a new series of video games from THQ. Gather the five lions and get all the details after the jump. Read More »

Report: THQ Working on Voltron Video Game

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