Everyone’s favorite mercenary Deadpool could very well be on his way to Nintendo’s Wii U if you believe everything you see on Amazon.

EA may have lost its faith in the Wii U, but that doesn’t mean that every other studio feels the same way.  In fact, Ubisoft just came to the rescue to offer its verbal support to Nintendo’s struggling console.

 What must Japanese developers do to return to prominence?  According to one studio president, they just need to get “back to the basics” of making good games

The poor Wii U keeps taking hits, and this time an EA employee offers his opinion as to why the console is so “crappy.”  As for a console that we hope is anything but crappy, the Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox will be revealed next week, and its special event could showcase a more streamlined console from the company.

Nintendo isn’t making a huge presentation at E3. But the company does have an innovative plan to show off its games.

 Do you own a Wii U?  If so, don’t expect to play any upcoming EA titles for it in the near future, as they simply don’t exist.  Also, Nintendo needs a boost to overcome its dry spell, and it’s looking at user-created YouTube videos as a way to do so.

It's common knowledge by now that Nintendo won't be holding a press conference at in this year's E3 which is quite the bizarre turn of events. While there have been a few rumors swirling around about several Nintendo Direct events being held during the conference dates, that has yet to be confirmed. So what could this change in plans mean? I'll attempt to shed some light on the matter with this editorial.

 As usual, there’s plenty to talk about regarding upcoming releases.  Payday 2 is coming later this year, and when it is released, you’ll have multiple ways to purchase it.  Also, there’s a new Pac-Man game on the horizon that should be plenty of fun for fans of the franchise.

What will it take for the Wii U to get out of its slump?  Can Nintendo’s HD console rebound?  Q-Games president Dylan Cuthbert offered his thoughts on the topic in a recent interview.

As the anticipation for next-gen consoles from Microsoft and Sony build, we are starting to get plenty of opinions from industry insiders on what to expect.  What about the Wii U though?  Does it belong in the next-gen discussion?  According to one CEO, it doesn’t.

If you’ve been watching and waiting to find out whether or not BlackSeas Games title Road Redemption is going to be funded we can put you at ease.  With just two days left on its Kickstarter campaign they have reached their goal of $160,000 and are on their way to their second goal of $178,000.

Activision just revealed its earnings for the first quarter of 2013, and while they exceeded expectations, the company has multiple concerns for the second half of the year.

DICE explains why the Wii U won’t be seeing any games that run on its high-end Frostbite engine.

The Wii U needs all the help it can get when it comes to boosting sales.  Could the addition of usable smartphone apps and games on the console be an answer to Nintendo’s problems?  That remains to be seen, but the gaming giant is willing to give it a shot.

Nintendo says that it’s well aware that one group of modders has claimed it can hack the Wii U, and Ubisoft has offered an explanation of the differences you can expect between the PS4 version of Watch Dogs and those that will be released for the PS3 and the Xbox 360.

Details on Shadow of the Eternals, the spiritual successor to Eternal Darkness, have been unveiled, and here they are.

There’s some bad news for Xbox 360 owners when it comes to Metal Gear Solid 4 and the Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection, and the Wii U is missing out on yet another title – Madden NFL 25.

The Wii U is struggling and Nintendo is trying to change that.  It won’t be easy, however, as its reputation for being underpowered is one of many things holding the console back.

Wii U owners finally got some good news with the device’s new system update and Virtual Console this week, and here’s a quick summary of the improvements that you can enjoy.

Nintendo has decided to change its E3 strategy and which former NFL star will grace the cover of Madden NFL 25 once it is released?

For those of you who like me are following the progress of BlackSeas Games Kickstarter campaign for their game Road Redemption we have some news.  There has been a subtle development I thought I should share with you just in case you missed it the first time around.

Nintendo’s newest console is having a bit of an issue with finding buyers. Like, a serious issue.

The Wii U Virtual Console was expected to go live on Tuesday, but for some reason, it’s not ready yet.  When it is finally up and running, you can see the following eight nostalgic titles that will accompany its launch.

The Wii U needs all the good news it can get, and it’s received some in the form of an announcement concerning its Virtual Console.  Also, while college football season is still months away, here’s a glimpse at NCAA Football 14 from EA Sports.

Would you work for free? Probably not.  One Earthbound fan, however, offered Nintendo his translation services to bring Mother 3 to the Western part of the world.

March was a solid month for BioShock Infinite, and will the PlayStation 3 be getting another Metal Gear Solid Collection?  Keep reading to find out.

Nintendo keeps coming back to existing franchises with several of its new and upcoming releases, but why?  The company’s director of product marketing Bill Trinen revealed the answer in a recent interview with GameSpot.

If you are disappointed with the lack of releases for your Wii U, Nintendo is promising to fix the problem.  Also, what has caused Valve to give an upset customer a refund for their copy of BioShock Infinite?

When we think of portable Nintendo gaming, chances are most of our focus is probably on the DS series of hardware these days. After all, with how well the 3DS has been selling, how could it not spring into our minds? However, thanks to this new adapter for the Wii U we may need to refine our thinking.

As usual, in the weeks leading up to E3 the news on this site has been absolutely crazy. Sure you get to read the basic stories all the time, but what about the big picture side of things? How is all the stuff you are reading going to impact the larger industry? That's the kind of stuff I consider on Confessions of a Gamer. Among my predictions, we'll be talking about the unfortunate fates of EA and the Wii U, the Xbox 720, and what I find most important in a good video game!

Will Sony’s PS Vita and Nintendo’s Wii U receive QUBE in the near future?  It’s looking that way.  Also, Dark Souls is pretty popular as evidenced by some recently released sales statistics.

Cliff Bleszinski loves to blog about things that get people's dander up. Here he's talking about the future of gaming consoles, the "always-on" model, and how we should all just get over it and get used to the idea - because they're coming.

Some independent game developers recently offered their thoughts on what it’s been like to work with Microsoft, Sony, and Nintendo.  Not surprisingly, they had some less than positive things to say about Microsoft.

Some devs are getting free stuff from Nintendo, and you can save some money on several games at Amazon this week.

What’s wrong with the Wii U?  Why is it being adopted at such a slow rate?  According to Shigeru Miyamoto, it’s because the console is simply different.

Is it better to cancel a game or release one that no one will ever want to play? That’s the question that Sega had to ask themselves when it came to the Wii U version of Aliens: Colonial Marines.

More zombies and more maps for Black Ops II?  You betcha.  Also, are you thinking of becoming a developer?  You’ll make plenty of money, as evidenced by some newly released statistics on dev salaries.

If you’re a fan of games that don’t suck and the Wii U then you’ve probably already heard about the upcoming Directors cut of Deus Ex: Human Revolution.  Now Square Enix and Eidos Montreal have unveiled a trailer to show off their shiny new baby.

 Deus Ex: Hitman Revolution is bringing some exclusivity to the Wii U, and Blizzard has revamped Starcraft II’s World Championship Series.

The Wii U will miss out on Battlefield 4, but why?  Also, some new data from the NPD Group shows that digital game sales seem to be doing well.

It seems as if the Wii U has been missing out on plenty of games recently, and now it looks as if Nintendo’s HD console will also be left out in the cold when it comes to support for Unreal Engine 4.

It looks as if Nintendo is doing its best to become more attractive to indie developers, as outlined by some recent policy changes from the gaming giant.

Square Enix and Eidos Montreal have announced a new Directors Cut of the famed Deus Ex: Human Revolution and a new remixed soundtrack.

Want to know why your beloved Wii U will be left out in the cold once Dead Island: Riptide is released?  Keep on reading.

Deep Silver broke some news much to the disappointment of the already downtrodden Wii U community.  They said that the next installment to the outrageously over the top Saint’s Row series will not be arriving on the Wii U.

Thinking about forking down your hard-earned cash on the digital version of Lego City Undercover when it releases next week?  You better have an external hard drive ready.

2013 has not been very kind to Nintendo’s Wii U console.  Will things pick up for the Wii’s HD successor?  Nintendo can only hope.

The next Assassin’s Creed should be epic.  Why?  So many people will be working on it, so how could it stink?

When PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale hit our shelves this November, so many gamers said the exact same thing: "it looks like Sony is trying to copy Super Smash Bros." However, as we have left a few months to let the dust settle, one might argue that  they offer quite different experiences for the player. That still won't stop us from making comparisons though, which is what I'm doing today in this long awaited new edition of shootout. Will the classic competitor reign supreme, or is the new kid on the block too hard to handle?

Shigeru Miyamoto, the mastermind behind Mario, Zelda, and other blockbuster franchises, isn’t worried that smartphones are hurting the traditional gaming market.  As long as great experiences are offered, everything will be fine.