While the Wii version of Electronic Arts' upcoming Madden 08 will feature online multiplayer, it will not support Nintendo's friend code system, according to EA Tiburon associate producer Damian Zerr.

Develop claims a "trusted game development executive" for the news, who said changes to Nintendo's Wii U code base suggest support for multiple tablet controllers is inbound.

The Wii Homebrew Channel isn't receiving further updates, as a crucial component was allegedly made with code stolen from Nintendo.

Trade site MCV has now been in contact with various other retailers about the Wii U and plans for later in the year; on the supermarket front Tesco has tentatively stated that it'll offer support ...