Justin Alderman, Author at We Got This Covered

Wii U Sells 400K In US During First Week, “Essentially Sold Out”

Speaking to CNET, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime revealed that the company's internal data shows that the Wii U sold an estimated 400,000 units in the US last week and is virtually sold out at retailers.

Justin Alderman Nov 26, 2012

Gaming

Tomb Raider To Feature A Non-Swimming, Regenerating Lara Croft

During a Twitter Q&A session with fans this weekend Tomb Raider's global brand director Karl Stewart revealed some interesting new details about the upcoming title, including some potentially controversial changes to the series' core gameplay mechanics.

Justin Alderman Nov 26, 2012

Gaming

Butch Revealed As Mew-Genics’ Final Shady Character

Team Meat wrapped up their "Caturday" announcements over the weekend, revealing Butch as the fifth and final character in their upcoming game Mew-Genics.

Justin Alderman Nov 26, 2012

Gaming

Rumor: Wii Mini Redesign Coming December 2012

NintendoWorldReport is claiming to have received an internal release schedule from an unnamed "major retailer" stating that Nintendo will release a new smaller version of the Wii, called the Wii Mini, next month.

Justin Alderman Nov 25, 2012

Gaming

Korea Rates Resident Evil: Revelations For Xbox 360 And PS3

If listings on video game ratings boards are anything to go by (and they typically are), Capcom's Resident Evil: Revelations may soon be released for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Justin Alderman Nov 24, 2012

Gaming

Nintendo Wii U Turns A Profit With One Game Purchase

Last month Nintendo revealed that the Wii U's initial price point would cause the console to sell for a loss, marking the first non-profitable video game system launch in the company's long history. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime shed some light on the situation this week, revealing that the entire business model turns around after consumers purchase their first game.

Justin Alderman Nov 24, 2012

Gaming

Nintendo Is Not Currently Developing Any Wii Games

With the rolling launch of the Wii U now underway, Nintendo has confirmed that they have nothing else in the pipeline for the Wii and are ready for the console to enter into the final stages of its lifecycle.

Justin Alderman Nov 21, 2012

Gaming

Mirror’s Edge 2 Is In Development According To Former EA Exec

According to Ben Cousisns, ngmoco's general manager and former executive producer of the Battlefield franchise, Mirror's Edge 2 is currently in development at Electronic Arts' DICE studio.

Justin Alderman Nov 21, 2012

Gaming

Rumor: Microsoft To Release “Xbox TV” Set-Top Box In 2013

Citing anonymous sources, The Verge is reporting that Microsoft is developing a set-top box called Xbox TV, that will give users a "low-cost alternative" device that grants access the company's "core entertainment services".

Justin Alderman Nov 21, 2012