Wii U News

News about the Nintendo Wii-U console from Nintendo.

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'Impossible' Super Mario Maker Level Beaten, Clearing All Levels Before Wii U Shutdown

Shortly before the Wii U's online services shut down, a Super Mario Maker player clears the final "impossible" level uploaded to the game.

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April 8 is Going to Be a Sad Day for Nintendo Fans

This coming Monday, April 8, is set to be a particularly sad day for fans of Nintendo and its family of gaming consoles.

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Super Mario Maker Players Beat All Levels Ahead of Wii U Shutdown

Ahead of the Wii U's services being shut down, a group of Super Mario Maker players have successfully beaten every level uploaded to the game.

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4 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Amiibo Are Making a Comeback at GameStop

Four classic amiibo compatible with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate are coming back and are available to order through GameStop right now.

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Minecraft Player Builds Rivendell From Lord of the Rings

A creative Lord of the Rings fan shares a look at their Minecraft recreation of Rivendell, impressing fans of the iconic franchise.

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Minecraft Player Builds Impressive Spooky City

One imaginative Minecraft player takes advantage of the game’s building mechanisms to create an impressive spooky city with intricate details.

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Impressive Infographic Shows the 10 Best-Selling Games on Each Major Nintendo System

An impressive infographic showcases the 10 best-selling games on each major console Nintendo has released since the NES.

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Assassin's Creed 4 Seems to Be Getting a Boost from Skull and Bones

The recent release of Ubisoft's online searfaring Skull and Bones game may be giving its decade-old Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag a shot in the arm.

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Zelda: Breath of the Wild Is Getting a Real-Life Sheikah Slate Statue

First 4 Figures reveals a brand-new real-life statue based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which is inspired by the Sheikah Slate.

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Super Mario Maker Players Are Trying to Beat Every Level Before Wii U Shutdown

With the Wii U's imminent shutdown this year, a group of Super Mario Maker players are trying to beat every level in the game before it goes offline.

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Nintendo Reveals When Wii U and 3DS Online Services Will Shut Down

Nintendo officially confirms the exact date when the Wii U and 3DS online servers will be permanently shut down, marking the end of an era for fans.

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New 3DS and Wii U Owners Can't Go Online
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New owners of Nintendo 3DS and Wii U consoles can no longer access the online servers, following a recent update for the platforms.

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Minecraft Player Builds Wildly Complex Temple Dedicated to Jeb

A Minecraft player builds and showcases a complex interactable temple dedicated to Mojang Chief Creative Officer Jens 'Jeb' Bergensten.

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Gamer Shows Off Incredible Complete Wii U Collection

A dedicated Wii U fan builds a unique collection featuring all the variations of one franchise that supported Nintendo’s ill-fated console.

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Nintendo 3DS and Wii U Online Servers Are Shutting Down Forever

Not long after shutting down the Wii U and 3DS eShops, Nintendo reveals plans to discontinue most of the remaining online services for the consoles.

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Zelda Fan Paints Studio Ghibli-Inspired Picture of Lanayru Road

One fan of Zelda: Breath of the Wild manages to capture an iconic in-game location in the style of a Studio Ghibli animated film.

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Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon Are Going Back Online on Wii U

After five months offline, Nintendo announces that online services for Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon on the Wii U will be reinstated soon.

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Assassin's Creed 4 Gets New Update 10 Years After Launch

Ubisoft releases an unexpected update for Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, a game that first released a decade ago.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Player Count Spikes

Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the Treyarch-developed Call of Duty game from 2012, is currently enjoying a spike in its player count.

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Zelda Fan Makes Breath of the Wild Dishes in Real Life

A creative Zelda fan draws inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to create several dishes from the game in real life.