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The Wii U Advertising Problem

By On December 17, 2012 · 4 Comments

This Christmas, Nintendo has the bittersweet dilemma of following up on one of the most successful consoles ever. The Wii’s torrid popularity made the company even more of a household name, and lots of the beautiful green stuff to boot. But six years later, the Wii U faces much of the same scrutiny as [...]

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A Retrospective: The Profound Impact of Nintendo’s Wii

By On November 16, 2012 · 1 Comment

Nintendo’s most controversial machine will be eulogized profusely over the next week for its profound impact and surprising success, astounding fans and critics. The Wii shattered the boundaries of what was traditional for console audiences, tapping into and slowly conquering a broader consumer base. It marked the first time that gaming had the world’s [...]

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15 Interesting Facts About the Wii U

By On November 16, 2012 · Leave a Comment

On November 18, Nintendo unleashes its strangely provocative, uncertainty-ridden Wii U to the world. Following the now trendy nature of the company’s consoles, the Wii U is completely unique; however, with that comes Nintendo’s less-than-stellar job of portraying that uniqueness. It will come to a head this Sunday — and here at Holygrenade, to [...]

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Everything to Know About the North American Wii U Launch

By On September 13, 2012 · 2 Comments

It’s been a big day! Not even noon has past and news is already flying around wildly, specifically about Nintendo’s next machine and the beginning of an eighth console generation. At 10AM EST Nintendo held a conference laying out the price, release date and hints of the launch lineup.

Three points instantly stand out: [...]

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