The digital and online spaces are two areas where Nintendo hasn't been the most forward-thinking. But after a year where the company struggled to meet expectations, despite an uptick in 3DS sales in 2011's final months, it now seems more serious than ever about providing a more robust online experience. President Satoru Iwata conducted a briefing for investors regarding its Q3 performance in ...

After three straight months of gains according to the sales-tracking NPD Group, the U.S. retail video game industry pulled back in December for an end of the year that caught many by surprise. The basic story appears to be that no one truly appreciated just how front-loaded the holiday season would be, both in terms of software and hardware. Prior to the release of the official estimates, the ...

Nintendo’s Wii U is expected to release this year, so here’s everything you might want to know about the Wii U’s hardware and tech specifications.

2011 has been an astonishing year, bursting with amazing games, strange tales and unbelievable foul-ups. IGN has chronicled the whole shebang the best and the worst. Use this guide to navigate the strange byways of 2011...