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Nintendo has released new fact sheets for each of its platforms, outlining upcoming release dates and some third-party support for its downloadables.

The Wii U won't upscale original Wii games, or play GameCube games, according to Nintendo head of public relations Mark Franklin.

Nintendo producer Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that the Wii U console is meant to pair with one tablet controller, but says Nintendo is "doing research" about allowing multi-tablet play.

Nintendo's sizzle reel of third-party games on the Wii U wasn't actually running on Wii U hardware, since the system is still so far from release. However, NoA president Reggie Fils-Aime stressed games will "absolutely" look that good.

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata revealed the Wii U will cost more than $250, while a company spokesperson has stated the controller won't be sold separately from the console.

All three press conferences have now ended. Nintendo has just ended its E3 2011 press conference, debuting several 3DS games and the announcement of its new console. Here's what you may have missed...

Nintendo announced several "hardcore" franchises coming to Wii U, including: Darksiders 2, Batman: Arkham City, Ghost Recon Online, Dirt, Tekken, Ninja Gaiden 3, and Assassin's Creed.

At Nintendo's E3 press briefing, it revealed the Wii successor: the Wii U. The company confirmed the touch screen controller, HD functionality, and a variety of non-gaming functions.

This week's Nintendo downloads include Ubongo, Go Series Picdun, Dreamwalker, and Crazy Cheebo Puzzle Party. The larger eShop update for the 3DS will be coming later today.

NPD data released by Microsoft illustrates the momentum of the current generation of consoles. Who needs a new Xbox when its having its best year ever?

This week's Nintendo downloads include Overflow, Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords, 3D Twist & Match, and 99Bullets.

This week's Nintendo downloads brings Chrono Trigger, Gabrielle's Ghostly Groove, Big Bass Arcade, Word Searcher 3, Hellokids Coloring and Painting, and a demo for Lead the Meerkats.

Nintendo of America has appointed Scott Moffitt to the Sales & Marketing VP spot, occupying a position formerly held by Cammie Dunaway and current NOA president Reggie Fils-Aime.

Nintendo downloads this week feature MDK2, Mighty Milky Way, Go Series Tower of Deus, and Whack-a-Friend.

The classic role-playing game Chrono Trigger has been rated for the Nintendo Wii by the ESRB, with all signs pointing to Square Enix bringing the game to the Virtual Console.