Is the Wii U going out of production?

• Japanese newspaper Nikkei published a rumor this morning saying the console is going the way of the world, but Nintendo (OTCPK:NTDOY) has denied that report.
• "This isn't an announcement from our company," a spokesperson told IT Media. "From the next quarter and thereafter as well, production is scheduled to continue."
• The Wii U launched in November 2012 and has currently sold over 12M consoles across the globe.
• Previously: Nintendo +5.8% as 'Mii too' smartphone entry takes off (Mar. 22 2016)