Wii U Firmware 3.0 Released April 25, 2013
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Wii U owners frustrated with the operating system’s long load times can breathe a sigh of relief tonight as Nintendo has just released firmware version 3.0 for the Wii U.
The update will start automatically the next time you fire up your Wii U. Once it’s finished downloading in the background, you can start it from the download menu. Just press the Home button on the Wii U controller to check the download’s progress. Or you could just start a manual update from the Settings menu. The download should take around 30 minutes, and about five more for the installation.
The update does more than just improve load times for the Wii U’s operating system, it adds the ability for the Wii U to download and install system updates while turned off. If you want to enable this feature, the system will prompt you about it after the update is finished and the system restarts.
Batman Games Podcast April 25, 2013
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The GameXcess.net podcast is back, and this time we’re going to be talking about a very long standing licensed franchise, Batman. The Caped Crusader has inspired many games over the years, and finally hit its stride with the Arkham games by Rocksteady and WB Games.
Maniac discusses the history of The Dark Knight’s video games. In it we discuss his comic book origins, some of the early games he appeared in, and finally the story of the Arkham series we all know and love.
Stay tuned next time for our Bioshock podcast, coming soon, same bat website!
Miiverse is now on the Web April 25, 2013
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Fans of the Miiverse can rejoice today! Nintendo has officially announced that Miiverse can now be accessed on the World Wide Web through your web browser or smartphone of choice, with no need for a Wii U.
Miiverse is the Wii U’s official social platform. It allows Wii U owners with Nintendo Network accounts to post their thoughts through either text or art in various different Nintendo communities. They can talk about current and future Wii U games, or join special communities with a more general focus where you can discuss things ranging from The Legend of Zelda to The Year of Luigi.
Currently, the online Miiverse is in beta. Only people with a Nintendo Network account can access it, and you can only sign up for a Nintendo Network account through a Wii U. So from the looks of it, this is going to be Wii U owners only for right now. Existing Wii U owners with a Nintendo Network account can check it out right now from their web browser or smartphone at miiverse.nintendo.net!
Nintendo has previously announced a native smartphone app for Miiverse is coming in the future.
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