Wii U

Super Mario Maker video highlights how we'll unlock tools, inject music, and more

A new Super Mario Maker video was released today that highlights a number of features we can expect from the game, including how we'll unlock additional tools.

Runbow release date announced along with new guest characters

13AM Games has announced its upcoming 9-player multiplayer Wii U game, Runbow, will be releasing later this month and will be receiving even more guest characters.

The Best Wii U Games to Play

Tackle Nintendo's growing list of Wii U games with this handy list of some of the best games the system has to offer.

Splatoon's August update adds new game modes, weapons, and more next week

Nintendo has announced Splatoon will be receiving a "massive" update next week.

Skylanders SuperChargers Impressions: Nintendo Characters Help Attack by Land, Sea, and Air

Shacknews goes hands-on with Skylanders: SuperChargers for Wii U to see how well Bowser and Donkey Kong can throw down with the rest of the Skylanders crew.

Project Cars cancelled for Wii U; 'simply too much' for Nintendo's hardware

Slightly Mad Studios' Ian Bell has confirmed Project Cars won't be coming to the Wii U as the game is "simply too much" for its limited hardware.

Shack Reels: Nintendo Showcase Interview and Gameplay

Shacknews talks with Krysta Yang at the Nintendo Showcase in New York City to discuss some of the games in Nintendo's upcoming line-up.

Shack Reels: Super Mario Maker Gameplay

Watch Shacknews play (and fail a couple times) a pre-made level found in Super Mario Maker!

Amazon Prime Day Deals: Gamer Edition

Amazon Prime Day is taking place today, and we are compiling all of the notable video game sales going on throughout the day. Be sure to check back often to keep tabs on what's going on sale on Prime Day.

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata passes away at age 55

Nintendo has announced its CEO, Satoru Iwata, has passed away at the age of 55.