It’s been recently revealed that the Nintendo Wii U console’s controllers will come loaded with NFC technology, and it seems the company wants to use it to revolutionise the way gamers purchase DLC. The idea is to take the fuss out of buying downloads by making the purchasing process as simple as possible.
Remember the Nintendo Wii U unveiling at E3 last year? Remember how confusing it was, and how loads of people thought that the tablet gaming controller was just an add-on for the existing Wii? Nintendo’s got itself into a worried state and may be on the verge of a complete rebranding. Read more
Nintendo has announced a rough release date for the Nintendo Wii U, reigning in the launch to this side of 2013. But can a holiday launch tip the balance in Ninty’s accountants’ favour? Read more
Some bold new claims are floating around concerning the Xbox 720’s power capabilities. The word is that the next-generation will be six times as powerful as the Xbox 360 thanks to a monster Radeon HD 6670-style processor, leaving the Wii U in the dust. Read more
Tech’s endless march looks set to continue in 2012, with stacks of new and improved technologies set to make life easier and more fun. From proper contactless payments coming to mobile phones and improved gaming systems to 3D printing getting the mainstream breakthrough it deserves, here’s our pick of 10 of the best new technologies to get excited about in 2012.
When gossip emerged at E3 that the spanking new Nintendo Wii U might only support a single tablet controller at a time, there was uproar amongst Ninty fans and the wider gaming fraternity. But now it seems the Japanese gaming giant is backtracking on its original plans, with an inside source claiming gamers will be able to use two tablet controllers at the same time. Read on for all the details.
