Wii U Launches Today

Reports are everywhere that the Wii U has launched Sunday at Midnight, people actually went to buy it, and is becoming a hot commodity.

The new Nintendo system will supposedly usher in a "new era of councils," but I disagree. Since it is focused on in party play or multi-player cooperate play, I think this is entirely something else.

Do you expect to see Microsoft and Sony new councils in the next year? And if so, is it because of Nintendo or something else?

Comment below.

Hands on Wii U w/ the Totally Rad Show

A lot has been coming out about the Wii U as it's release date nears, but this is the best demo I've seen of it thus far and I think it really brings up a good point. 

The Wii U is about party games and interacting with one another (which is why most games only use 1 of the expensive tablet controllers), but also gives gamers interested in this a platform to play more "serious games" like Call of Duty on their own.

If you're interested, check it out. Totally Rad Show on Revision 3 always does a great job with reviewing media. 

Wii U Controllers-Here's an Alternative

I forgot who was talking about dropping $150 on a Wii U controller (ouch), but I just saw this article today about Nintendo making a "Pro Controller" for the system that is priced at $50.

My thoughts, it's a smart alternative, but I don't understand why they decided to make it in a glossy plastic that your hands will slip on or why they reversed the buttons to be under the joysticks. If you look at most other controllers, the buttons are above the joystick, not under.

So whoever's getting the Wii U, and you want to play multiplayer for $100 cheaper, here's your answer.