Nintendo's US server hacked

Looks like it isn't only Sony that's getting the bad rounds. The week of E3 is here, but while Sony and Microsoft held their press events today, Nintendo was busy with something else altogether. Nintendo this past weekend confirmed that it had been the victim of an attack targeting its U.S.-based servers. According to a company statement sent to Reuters, the attack did not affect any user information.

“The server contained no consumer information. The protection of our customer information is our utmost priority,” Nintendo of America said. “We constantly monitor our security.”

Lulzsec, the team of hackers behind the deluge of Sony hacks as of late, is supposedly the culprit, though the group said via its Twitter feed that it loves Nintendo and didn't mean any harm.

The group continued to show its support for the company with several more pro-Nintendo tweets:

Nintendo has yet to comment further on the matter. The company plans to show off the new iteration of its motion-sensing Wii console tomorrow. Dubbed the Wii 2, the device is said to be referred to as Project Café internally and will supposedly feature a controller with a touchscreen display.
source: 2DayBlog.com

Nintendo's next console is called the Wii U

Rumored for years, hyped for months, the “Wii U” is exactly what everybody expected: a high-definition Wii. It's name, however was not (so much for that Beam/Stream/Nintendo name). Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime says the Wii U is unique, utopian and it's “tailor made for “you.”

While Nintendo didn't unveil the actual hardware unit (you could see a glimpse of it in demo video showing off the controller), the console does appear to have support from a wide array of developers, including big names like EA, Namco, Sega and Ubisoft, Nintendo's planning to “revolutionize” our notion of gaming once again.

Here's a list of games announced at E3 for Nintendo's new console (keep in mind that title names are not final and that changes can always be made):

Alien's Colonial Marines
Assassin's Creed
Batman Arkham City
Dark Siders II (launch title)
Dirt
Lego City Games
Metro Last Light
Ninja Gaiden 3
Tekken
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Online


From the feedback we're getting from the audience, it looks like Nintendo is poised to disrupt the PS3 and Xbox 360′s 10-year life cycle with the Wii U. At long last, Nintendo joins the HD console race, but is it too late or just in time?
source: Ubergizmo

We'll be live from Nintendo's E3 2011 keynote at 9AM PT / 12PM ET!

Let's just be honest… Microsoft and Sony's keynotes this year weren't earth-shakers, but that's expected as both companies are sticking to their current console paths. Nintendo, however, is going to introduce the company's next-generation console, Project Cafe, the Wii 2, Wii HD, Nintendo Feel - whatever it's called, it's rumored to be pretty serious complete with touchscreen controllers and more powerful than Microsoft and Sony's gaming consoles. Tune in around 8:30 a.m. PT / 11:30 a.m. ET for our live coverage of the event!
source: Boy Genius Report

Nintendo Wii successor might just be known as Nintendo

While Apple's WWDC 2011 keynote will most probably take up most of the attention of journalists everywhere, that does not mean the whole world would stop for Cupertino – no sir, other companies, too, have their own agenda that they would like to push their products out to the market. Nintendo is not going to let something called WWDC be a wet blanket, as they promised that their next generation console will debut at E3. While many people might think that it will be nothing other than the Wii 2, Nintendo has an even better idea – it will just be called, “Nintendo”.

Yup, you read that right – there is no need for a Wii HD or Wii 2, but plain old Nintendo will do just fine. After all, the world has always loved going back to basics, ranging from music to fashion, so why not naming conventions as well?

You can then use “Nintendo” as a verb or as a noun – are you going to Nintendo tonight, or do you want to Nintendo?
source: Ubergizmo

Japanese News Confirms Nintendo's New Controller to Have Touchscreen, Camera

A Japan-based newspaper has reported that Nintendo's upcoming gaming system, which is codenamed “Project Cafe,” will have touchscreen controllers with built-in cameras. This report has confirmed, or at least given more credibility, long-running rumors about the next-gen Nintendo Wii.

Nikkei added that the controller will have a six-inch touchscreen display and camera, as well as tablet-like functionality. Thinking about it, the console might look like a Wii being controlled by a slimmer Nintendo DSi. How that would work? We will have to find out.

Nintendo is set to unveil this new gaming gadget at this year's E3 next week.
source: Gadget.com

Nikkei ‘confirms' Wii 2 controller has 6-inch touchscreen

The rumors are starting to fall in place. The latest source to “confirm” that Nintendo's Project Cafe/Wii 2 controller will sport a six-inch touchscreen is Japan's Nikkei newspaper. The controller will provide tablet-like experiences and it's said it can be a standalone portable console and will have a rechargeable battery.

Is it just us, or is it starting to sound almost like a bigger Nintendo 3DS? The chances of the Wii 2 controller also sporting a few gyroscopes and accelerometers is highly likely, provided that Nintendo doesn't drift too far from its motion control mantra.

Nintendo's expected to kick off its Wii 2 unveil press conference next week at E3 on June 7. Stay tuned. Things are about to get a whole lot more interesting.
source: Ubergizmo

Nintendo Wii 2 Controller Has 6-inch Touchscreen Display

Nikkei newspaper in Japan has confirmed that the new Nintendo Wii 2 controller will feature a 6-inch touchscreen display with a tablet-like functionality and a built-in camera. The console was developed as a response to the growth of the tablet and smartphone market. Apparently, Nintendo's hope is that a controller that works as a self-sufficient handheld system will appeal to casual gamers. The console is slated for release in 2012.
source: TechFresh