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It is no secret that at the moment, Nintendo’s Wii U console is not doing as well as it should. In fact even against the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360, the Wii U appeared to be struggling, with many claiming the lack of blockbuster titles as one of the main reasons. However there are developers who are also staying away from the console because of that, which does seem like a pretty vicious cycle. In any case while it remains to be seen how many units the Wii U will sell in its lifetime, a market search conducted by DFC Intelligence has suggested that the Wii U will sell about 25 million units in its lifetime.

This pales in comparison to the likes of the Wii which managed 100 million units, and will put it slightly ahead of the Nintendo GameCube and the original Xbox One, which sold 22 million units and 24 million units respectively. Of course there are plenty of titles for the Wii U that has yet to be launched, with DFC Intelligence calling the platform a device mainly for the launch of first-party software, such as Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. just to name a few. Perhaps with the launch of said titles, and subsequent releases of more popular first-party software, that number will increase, but in the meantime what do you guys make of the 25 million lifetime prediction? Will the Wii U turn out to be a huge flop?

Wii U Expected To Sell 25 Million Units In Its Lifetime, According To Market Research Firm original content from Ubergizmo.

It is expected that come 2014, Nintendo Wii U titles such as Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. will be released, although we still have yet to receive a specific release date. According to the previous rumor, it was hinted that the game could see a release in April 2014, although this was a date GameStop provided which for all we know, could be pure speculation on their part. Well according to Nintendo Germany general manager, Bernd Fakesch, both games could be seeing a release in the spring of 2014.

This is according to German source, Neckar Chronik, who reportedly quoted Fakesch on the alleged spring 2014 launch date. While it has been expected that Mario Kart 8 would see a spring 2014 release, Super Smash Bros. pretty much remained up in the air. Either way try not to get your hopes up just yet, but we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for a more solid release date. Titles such as Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. are highly anticipated amongst Wii U gamers, and hopefully we will see the console revitalized through the release of big name titles.

The Wii U has been struggling lately, with some attributing the fact that there is a lack of big name titles available for the console. Developers are definitely not helping as they have chosen not to release games for the platform, or taking away some features.

Mario Kart 8 And Super Smash Bros. Pegged For Spring 2014 original content from Ubergizmo.

The Nintendo 3DS has sold a fair number of consoles, but when you compare it against its predecessor, the Nintendo DS alongside its other variants such as the Nintendo DS Lite, it does not live up to such wild expectations and figures. Still, it is a lovable platform for one to enjoy portable games with, and we were given hints that Nintendo’s Miiverse could eventually wind up on the Nintendo 3DS some time back. Good to know that this is now a reality, as the latest update for the Nintendo 3DS will not only see the Miiverse introduced, it also gets Nintendo Network ID support and a unified eShop wallet for that added level of convenience.

Some would see this to be a huge step when it comes to making sure the fragmented eShop system is unified. After all, console-specific eShops do feature separated digital wallets which can be frustrating at times, especially to those who do not want to manage stuff down to such a macro level. The Miiverse app on the Nintendo 3DS will function in the same manner as that on the Wii U, so hopefully this sense of familiarity will not breed contempt, but rather, make folks happy.

Nintendo Updates 3DS With Miiverse Among Others original content from Ubergizmo.

You use your GameCube for playing games right? Turns out, you’re doing it wrong. You’re supposed to smoke it. Well, that’s the case with this one anyway. This modified version was seen at the Nebula Vaping Lounge in Mesa, Arizona and goes by the name the “VapeCube”.

Before you ask, no, it is not for sale. Who knows, that may change in the future if they think this is popular. If that doesn’t fill your smoking/gaming void, you can always pick up some electronic cigarettes made out of NES controllers.

I wonder how much a pack of Nintendo Entertainment Smokes (NES) costs.

[via Kotaku via Nerd Approved]

I am quite sure that hardcore gamers on the Nintendo DS, the Nintendo DSi and the Nintendo 3DS would have heard of the R4 card as well as its range of variants before. This is one unique card that some say encourages piracy, while others claim that when used for good, would be able to deliver an enhanced gaming experience thanks to homebrew titles and apps. Well, it seems that the R4iSDHC, which is the successor to the hugely popular R4 flashcard, is able to support upgrades every single time, while offering the ability to burn games onto CDs, apart from creating programs that rely on home software and being able to burn audio and video onto CDs.

Anyone owning any of the Nintendo DS family devices who want to take their portable console to the next level might eventually see this to be an indispensable piece of equipment. We have also received word that the R4iSDHC will be getting a new official website, so that end users will be able to receive product upgrades and technical support in a more efficient manner. In fact, those who want the latest kernels can already head on there if they are interested to check out what’s new. [Press Release]

R4iSDHC Gets Updated Website original content from Ubergizmo.