7 Wii U games too insane to exist (we hope)

We're sure to see a lot of ambitious projects on Nintendo's Wii U in the next few years, but here's hoping that nobody takes the console's dual-screen concept in any disturbing directions.

Why you should wait on a Wii U (review)

Nintendo's new Wii U video-game console builds on the strengths of its smash-hit predecessor and introduces a few innovations of its own, and that's precisely why you should hold off from buying one just yet.

Nintendo Land: Where the amusement sometimes ends (review)

Nintendo Land epitomizes the minigame-compilation genre -- occasional flashes of brilliance surrounded by things you just don't want to exist.

10 things you don’t know about the Nintendo Wii U

After a week playing with Nintendo's upcoming new console (plus a sample platter of first- and third-party titles), we've noticed a few interesting things the Wii U does — and doesn’t do.

GamesBeat’s Wii U roundup: Everything you ever wanted to know

Prepare yourself for the launch of Nintendo's new console by catching up on our Wii U coverage.

What’s in the box? Nintendo Wii U Deluxe Edition and Pro Controller

We just got our hands on Nintendo's upcoming Wii U 32GB Deluxe Set, and it presents an interesting mix of the new and the comfortably familiar ... and one glaring omission.

Try before you buy: Nintendo issues 5,000 Wii U kiosks

Nintendo rolls out 5,000 demo units and provides a handy tool to find a retailer near you that has one for you to try.

GamesBeat weekly roundup: Disney buys LucasArts/Lucasfilm, Halo 4 reviewed, and Valve dislikes Windows 8

If you follow VentureBeat but don’t regularly check our GamesBeat site, here’s a list of the best video game stories we ran over the last seven days that you may have missed.

Nintendo Land will make you hate your friends and family (hands-on preview)

Nintendo Land is more than just a collection of minigames: It's a competitive arena that tests your relationship with those you love most.

What is the Wii U? Everything you need to know about Nintendo’s new console

Nintendo will release its newest home console on Nov. 18, and we have the answers to all of your questions about the device.

GamePad designer on Wii U motion games: ‘No, please don’t!’

The thought of more motion-control games frightened one of Nintendo's Wii U GamePad designers due to an engineering obstacle.

Nintendo VP Scott Moffitt dishes on the Wii U’s $299 price, living room strategy, and more (interview)

At Nintendo's Wii U launch event in NYC this week, we spoke with Nintendo's executive vice president of sales Scott Moffitt, the man responsible for getting us pumped about the Wii U.

Here are the Wii U games you’ll be playing at launch (or close to it)

Nintendo is playing a little loose with its definition of a launch window, but you can still play all of these Wii U games within a few months.

GamesBeat’s gigantic E3 2012 roundup

We've corralled the entirety of our E3 2012 coverage from the showfloors, meeting rooms, conference halls, and beyond. If you missed out -- or need a refresher -- on GamesBeat's E3 coverage, take a look here!

Bored, impressed, and giddy: Our final thoughts on E3 2012 (with photos)

We left the industry trade show with very different opinions on what we saw. Here are our final thoughts.