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Wreck-it Ralph could be the best videogame movie ever
With all the great game news pouring in from E3 this week, one game-related item has gotten a bit overshadowed in the shuffle: Disney has finally released some real film images and an official trailer for the upcoming CGI videogame fantasy extravaganza, Wreck-it Ralph. All I can say is, if you haven’t seen the trailer yet, follow this link. I agree with what others have voiced: if this turns...
3DS Majoras Mask?
Leading up to the Nintendo 3DS presentation, rumors are still buzzing about a possible release of Majora’s Mask for the 3DS. The rumors were buzzing that the Wii U would host the game, however it was AWOL from the presentation. Now the internets are abuzz that Majora’s Mask might actually be a Nintendo 3DS title.
New Super Mario Bros. U trailer
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4pJnV5OxPI[/youtube] In addition to the several first-party titles (which was slightly lacking in my opinion) at Nintendo’s E3 press conference, the company unveiled a trailer for New Super Mario Bros. U. Nintendo has the game slated as a Wii U launch title. More to come as E3 show floor opens today.
Video: Pikmin 3 revealed
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCFl2OT2UcY[/youtube] Nintendo kicked off their 2012 E3 press conference with the reveal of Pikmin 3 for the Wii U. The new footage (video above) showcases the Pikmin universe in glorious high-definition along with a new Pikmin type – Rock Pikmin. Shigeru Miyamoto also went on to discuss the co-operative aspects of the title, which will include various...
[Update] Rumor: Nintendo to unveil larger 3DS model. Wii U price revealed as well?
Japanese business publication Nikkei is reporting that Nintendo will unveil a redesigned 3DS during their E3 press conference on Tuesday. The translated report states that the new 3DS model will have a larger screen measured at 4.3 inches. The new screen size of the rumored redesign would make it 1.5 times than the current 3DS. In addition, the Nikkei also reports that the new model could launch a...
Nintendo Gives Pre E3 Preview of Wii U Game Pad
Nintendo has blessed us with a few Pre E3 glimpses of the Wii U gamepad. I have posted some pics below! As you can see, the production version has a slightly different layout:
Missed todays Nintendo Direct? Check out the video right here!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AkPdAWfFjI&hd=1[/youtube] While a bit underwhelming, as one member of today’s liveblog pointed out, at least now Nintendo can focus on the games. What do you all think? What was most exciting to you about the event today?
Nintendo to unveil new games through the Wii U Facebook page
With less than a week until Nintendo’s E3 2012 press conference, the company has decided to tease us a bit with a planned unveil of new games through the Wii U Facebook page. As the above screen grab shows, Nintendo will reveal an initial Wii U launch title as E3 2012 nears. There is currently no set date as to when the names will be “scratched off,” but all signs point to maybe ...
Free DLC from WayForward is the Way it Should Be
Yesterday’s long-awaited, story-extending DLC for Batman Arkham City, which came with a $10 price tag, reminded me of a similar game-extending gem that hit Nintendo’s e-Shop last week for WayForward’s excellent platformer, Mighty Switch Force. Five new levels, a new “Retry” button, and an enhanced 3D effect on existing levels were brought to the table, and you know wh...
Watch Out Nintendo, WeMade Entertainment is Coming For You!
Over the years, Nintendo has battled many competitors across the gaming universe and each foe has fallen to the wayside. Sure, you can argue that Sony and Microsoft are hanging on, and I wouldn’t disagree, but in gaming years they are still infants. Nintendo has been around much longer and has learned from trial and error many times over. I would say that Nintendo has been around the bloc...
Stay Informed about E3, Even if You Cannot Attend!
Attending E3 is a dream of every video game fan. The excitement of new games and consoles, the rush of meeting your favorite developer, the pure joy of just nerding out with others that are doing the same, what could better! Sadly, we cannot all attend E3…and I am one of them. I would love to shed my responsibility and nerd out, but family and work requires me to continue my daily life. N...
Miyamoto wins top Spanish prize
Looks like Shigeru Miyamoto has another award to add his ever-growing trophy case. And no, Miyamoto did not just survive the annual Running of the Bulls by himself, but rather Spain’s prestigious Prince of Asturias prize for communications and humanities. In addition, Miyamoto was awarded 50,000 euro ($64,000) for the prize. The jury of Spaniards praised the 59-year-old game designer for ...