Straight from a conference in Japan, Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata has announced the Wii U will be released worldwide this holiday season. Nintendo still hasn't revealed an official specs list for the console, but it can be assumed that they will sometime soon, for the sake of investors. Check back for more information about the Wii U, once we learn more!

The release date of the long awaited Star Wars MMORPG has finally been announced! Bioware will be releasing Star Wars The Old Republic on December 20th for the PC. Closed beta testing is still underway, with details of the beta are being kept as a tightly-held secret. I've tried the game out, and all I can say is there's a lot to look forward to. The Old Republic will cost $59.99 to buy, and $15.99 a month to play. However, there are some alternative subscription plans that make the price slightly cheaper. There's also a collector's edition for $149.99. The game will be released in limited quantities, so pre-order now!