

As E3 drew nearer and nearer, we began hearing rumors of something called "Project Café," which later was publicly unveiled as the Wii U, scheduled for a 2012 launch. ( Read the full article here.) I predicted that we would see a new Nintendo console in 2012/2013. Way back in February, I wrote a piece called "The Wii's Swansong," in which I explained that the coming of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was an indication that the Wii was at the end of its lifespan. Nintendo Will Release a New Console in 2012/2013 Here are just a few of the most noteworthy: As 2011 comes to a close, I'd like to look back on some of the predictions I made throughout the year to see if there's any truth to any of them. For almost a year now, I've been writing this column, where I look at current trends in gaming and make wild speculations about how they'll play out in the future.
