Pandora's Tower will be released in North America on April 16th

Publisher XSEED Games has announced that the Wii-exclusive Pandora's Tower will be released in North America on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013.

The action RPG tells the story of a singer named Elena who is slowly transforming into a monster as the result of a curse. Players take on the role of an ex-mercenary named Aeron who battles his way through thirteen towers filled with enemies and beasts as he tries to reverse Elena's transformation. Pandora's Tower was co-developed by Ganbarion and Nintendo exclusively for the Wii, and has a Metacritic average of 74 as of this writing. Since the Wii U is backwards compatible with Wii games, RPG fans might want to take a look at what it has to offer.

If you would like to pre-order from Amazon or read an overview, you can do so via the following link:

Pandora's Tower on Amazon

The English version of the trailer doesn't show much gameplay at all, but the Japanese trailer does. You can watch it after the break.

Darksiders II - Video Review by IGN

One of the "hardcore" Wii U launch titles is Darksiders II, which puts players in the role of Death as he battles the forces of evil and tries to clear the name of his brother, War. The Wii U version of Darksiders II includes the first expansion pack, Argul's Tomb, along with all of the pre-order bonus content on disc. The extra material is said to be worth a good five hours.

Obviously, what really sets the Wii U version apart from the other platforms is the GamePad. Players can use it to view the map, access the huge inventory screens without pausing, play on the GamePad alone without the need for a TV, and dodge and jump with simple gestures. If you don't like motion controls, you should know that they are optional.

Darksiders II was released in August for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC, receiving very good reviews. The Xbox 360 version has a Metacritic average of 84 based on 62 reviews, while the PS3 version has an 84 as well based on 38 reviews. The Wii U average is currently at 85 based on 4 reviews, and it will most likely stay in that range as it's said to be "the exact same game."

IGN has posted their video review of the Darksiders II, and they gave it a 7.5 out of 10, the same score they gave the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. Apparently the new GamePad features weren't enough for them to raise the score at all. Video review after the break.

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 - 10 minutes of Snowstorm level gameplay

One of the lower-profile games for the Wii U is Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013. We haven't really heard much about it since it was announced but the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC versions are already available. Seeing as how the Wii U version is a port, it will be pretty much the same game. To give you an idea of what it's like, here's a 10-minute gameplay video of the PC version which shows some action from the Snowstorm level. Video after the break.

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 - Prowler AI trailer

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 was released on October 23rd for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii, but there is a Wii U version in the works which is listed as a launch window title. This latest entry in the series features a new type of artificial intelligence for the animals in the game called the "Prowler AI." According to the developer, it ensures that "no two scenarios are alike." Trailer after the break.

Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013 - Trailer

One of the Wii U launch window games we haven't heard much about is Cabela's Dangerous Hunts 2013. The Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii versions were just released on October 23rd, and there is a special edition that comes with a light gun called the Fearmaster. The Xbox 360 and PS3 light guns actually have built-in heart rate sensors while the Wii light gun does not. There hasn't been any solid info on the Wii U version, but it should be pretty similar to the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. No word on whether or not the light gun will be available for Nintendo's new console. Trailer after the break.

Video interview about Darksiders II

Abilities will be a simple tap away.

In this video interview, Jeremy Greiner, the creative director of Darksiders II, discusses how the Wii U version of the game will utilize the unique features of the GamePad. Video after the break.

New screenshots of Wii U version of Darksiders II

Inventory management has never been easier.

Developer THQ has released new pictures of the Wii U version of Darksiders II which show some of the uses of the GamePad. You can read a detailed breakdown of the Wii U version, see the new images, AND watch six videos after the break.

Darksiders II can be played entirely on Wii U GamePad, includes first expansion pack

Crazy fighting in this game.

According to The Verge, a spokesperson for THQ revealed that the Wii U version of Darksiders II will include the first expansion pack, Argul's Tomb, along with all of the pre-order bonus content on disc. The extra material is said to be worth a good five hours. Their are also 2 DLC packs which will be available on the eShop after the Wii U launches.


Obviously, what sets the Wii U version apart from the other platforms is the GamePad. Players will be able to view the map as they play, dodge and jump with simple gestures, and access the huge inventory screens without pausing. They will also be able to play Darksiders 2 on the GamePad alone without the need for a TV. If you don't like motion controls, you should know that they are optional.


 The game was released last month for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC last month, receiving very good reviews. The title is expected to launch alongside the console on November 18th. Six videos after the break.

Source: The Verge

Box art for Wii U version of Darksiders II revealed

Vigil Game's Darksiders II has already been released on the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC, but Wii U owners will be able to get in on the action too when the system launches. Vigil has released an image of the box art for the Wii U version, and it's pretty much like the art for the other platforms. Have a look.

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