Nintendo announces 23 games launching with Wii U console in ...

By: Gillian Shaw

VANCOUVER ? It?s going to be games galore November 18 when Nintendo unveils 23 games, marking the launch of its new Wii U game console with its biggest launch-day game release ever.

The high definition Wii U, which is available for pre-order now, starting at $300 for the basic 8GB system in white, is the successor to Nintendo?s popular Wii console. A Deluxe Set, which comes in black, has 32GB storage, more accessories and is bundled with Nintendo Land, has a $350 price tag. Both come with a touch-screen Wii U GamePad controller.

?We?re making sure that Wii U owners will have great games to play from the moment they open the box, and that a steady stream of fun new games is always on the way,? Ron Bertram, Nintendo of Canada?s vice-president and general manager, said in a release. ?We have something for everyone, from new franchises to creative new approaches to familiar favourites.?

Wii U players can connect to the Internet to access Nintendo?s eShop to buy games and download them directly onto their game consoles and they can join Miiverse, an online gaming community.

In Canada and the United States, Nintendo TVii lets users control their television and other entertainment devices using the consoles GamePad controller.

Nintendo is promising another 29 game titles will be released for the new Nintendo Wii U before March.

Here?s is Nintendo?s list for the 23 games to be released on the November 18 launch date:

1. Call of Duty: Black Ops II

2. Skylanders Giants

3. TRANSFORMERS PRIME

4. Wipeout 3

5. Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

6. EA SPORTS FIFA Soccer 13

7. TEKKEN TAG TOURNAMENT Wii U Edition

8. New Super Mario Bros. U

9. NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor?s Edge

10. Nintendo Land

11. SiNG PARTY

12. Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

13. WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Hyper

14. Darksiders II

15. Assassin?s Creed III

16. ESPN Sports Connection

17. Just Dance 4

18. Rabbids Land

19. Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013

20. ZombiU

21. Scribblenauts Unlimited

22. Game Party Champions

23. Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition

Source: http://o.canada.com/2012/09/26/nintendo-announces-23-games-launching-with-wii-u-console-in-november/

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