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Eight years after the launch of the Xbox 360 Microsoft is set to do it all again tomorrow, with the much-anticipated unveiling of its new console.

The latest Wii U firmware update improves stability and performance resulting in faster load times as well as laying the platform base for new features to come.

A Deus Ex on the Nintendo Wii U, only good can come of it.

Director's Cut, the term can be both good and bad, however, it’s just nice to see that a game such as Deus Ex:  Human Revolution – Director's Cut is making its way to the Nintendo Wii U.

It’s hitting 38 degrees Celsius here in Melbourne today, perfect weather for staying indoors and breaking out a new game console, or going to the beach.  With the Wii U hitting Australia tonight at midnight that choice got a little harder to make.

I guess if there was an outbreak of cannibalistic zombie virus I too would use some colourful language.  So it is in these videos  from Ubisoft promoting the release of Zombie U on iPad and iPhone ahead of the full-blown game release on the Wii U

Nintendo is looking for Australia’s fastest Mario Kart 7 family.

Nintendo will unveil the Wii U gaming console in Australia next week, fans will have a chance to get their hands on the new device.

Again we find ourselves thinking, has Nintendo shot itself in the foot, or has it yet again made a brilliantly tactical move bringing the Wii U to the market?  What demographic can the Wii U carve from a public that is already familiar with HD gaming and tablet based technology?

Overnight Nintendo confirmed the European, and therefore Australian and New Zealand Wii U launch details.  Nintendo’s high definition gaming console will hit Antipodean shores in two forms this November.

All the important stuff those of us in Australia and New Zealand need to know about the new Nintendo 3DS XL.  Price, dates, colours and bundles.

Nintendo has revealed the 3DS XL, an upsized version of the glasses free 3D gaming device.

In the interactive entertainment industry it is quite often the developers of the fun software that get the kudos.  Behind the scenes however are a bunch of hardworking folks that build the hype, organise the information dissemination and generally get your juices running leading up to a games launch.  What is the typical day in video game PR?

Despite going through a mixed period of highs and lows on the development front, the Australian video-game industry is doing quite well, in fact so well that both Sony and Microsoft reckon they are on top of the game.

Sure it was due some time ago, and sure, it can only be viewed on the 3DS itself, but nonetheless Nintendo is introducing 3D video recording capability to the hand-held 3DS gaming system.

Tired of your phone or other device running out of juice when you're on the move? The Droidax PortaCharge may be the answer.

Nintendo is dubbing 2011 the year of Zelda, celebrating 25 years of the franchises existences.  Link has been battling foes in the land of Hyrule, directed by the princess Zelda for a quarter of a century.    As part of the celebrations Nintendo has announced a limited edition for the latest game in the franchise The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, including a rare golden Wii Remote Plus controller.  Settle down however, the Wiimote contains no real gold.

S.O.S Dancing Queens it's time to Ring Ring all the Mama Mia's you know and Bang a Boomerang on the dance floor with ABBA You Can Dance.

Nintendo has announced a $100 price drop for the 3DS.  But don't be too angry if you paid full price for the device that has only been on the market only four months, Nintendo is offering some compensation.

Here is an idea, what do we expect from the next generation of gaming consoles?   They are, apart from the Nintendo Wii U, still a few years away from hitting the market, but already rumours are circulating around what form the next-gen will take.  If Microsoft and Sony were to combine forces, the next game console could make them a bunch of Mony.