Nintendo's Wii U Social Features Promise "More Laughs and More Empathy"

The Nintendo Wii U has been a bit of a dark horse since it's announcement earlier this year. Gaming pundits and gamers alike wonder whether the upgraded horse power and iPad-like controller would be enough to give bored Wii owners a reason to upgrade. One of the biggest weaknesses on the Wii was the web connectivity, and the next generation of consoles need to be more than just game systems, they are living room entertainment units. In Nintendo's newest pre-E3 announcement, the company highlights their new online game network and social features.

The Nintendo Wii U has been a bit of a dark horse since it’s announcement earlier this year.  Gaming pundits and gamers alike wonder whether the upgraded horse power and iPad-like controller would be enough to give bored Wii owners a reason to upgrade.  One of the biggest weaknesses on the Wii was the web connectivity, and the next generation of consoles need to be more than just game systems to succeed — they must be living room entertainment units.

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