Next Gen News

Ubisoft has announced the creation of a new IP being developed exclusively for Nintendo Wii U. Created by Ubisoft Montpelier, Killer Freaks from Outer Space is a new first person shooter and will release in conjunction with the launch of the Nintendo Wii U.

Xavier Poix, managing director of Ubisoft’s France studios:

“When we realized the potential of what Nintendo was offering by creating a tactile controller, we were off and running immediately. Having that extra screen in the hand of the [...]

SEGA and Gearbox Software have revealed that Aliens: Colonial Marines, is being prototyped and considered for the Nintendo Wii U. In partnership with Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products and developed by Gearbox Software, Aliens: Colonial Marines for this new gaming console is currently under construction by a dedicated research and development branch within the studio.

Randy Pitchford, President of Gearbox Software:

“We are extremely thrilled about the potential of the Nintendo Wii U and are honored to be a part of the [...]

Tecmo Koei has announced at E3 2011 that it will develop games for the Wii U. The first confirmed game is Ninja Gaiden 3 Razor’s Edge (working [...]

During Nintendo’s E3 2011 press conference, the company unveiled the Wii U, a new console that includes a controller with a 6.2-inch screen. Each Wii U console will be partnered with a new controller and can also use up to four additional Wii Remote or Wii Remote Plus controllers. The system is also backward compatible and can play all Wii games and use all Wii accessories.

In addition to the 6.2-inch screen, the new controller also features an accelerometer and a [...]