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June 17, 2010
by Karl Castaneda - 7:02 am EDT
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Source: Edge
Nintendo's handheld may be a bit pricier than you would assume, and may hit Japan this year.
Echoing what Nintendo themselves seem to be saying, Lazard Capital Markets' analyst Colin Sebastian had an interesting take on the price and launch of Nintendo's new handheld. He feels that its launch price could be $249 or more, and that it will be released in Japan first.
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by Neal Ronaghan - 6:49 am EDT
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Source: Eurogamer
Reports indicate that at least one territory may get the handheld this year.
Eurogamer is reporting that a source at Nintendo has indicated that the Nintendo 3DS may launch in one territory (Japan, Europe, or North America) in 2010, and that it will be available worldwide by early 2011.
Apparently the internal goal is a worldwide holiday launch this year, but if... Read more...
June 16, 2010
by Jon Lindemann - 9:11 pm EDT
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Source: Disney Interactive
Some of you might not give a hoot, but here's a trailer featuring the owls of Ga'Hoole. Get it? Hoot? Oh forget it.
The Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is being adapted into a Wii game by Warner Bros. Interactive. Here's a trailer for the Wii version, which features plenty of high-flying owl action.
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by Jon Lindemann - 9:03 pm EDT
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Source: Ubisoft
I just know James Jones is in here somewhere.
Anybody that watched Nintendo's E3 Press Conference had a chance to see the Just Dance 2 trailer that was shown. Well, here it is for posterity.
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by Jon Lindemann - 8:52 pm EDT
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Source: Disney Interactive
The game's creator talks about his design and its world.
Warren Spector is a highly respected game designer, so it's no surprise that Disney Interactive sat him down to record his thoughts on the upcoming Disney Epic Mickey. In this video he discusses his design, and the world of Mickey Mouse.
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by Jon Lindemann - 8:42 pm EDT
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Source: Disney Interactive
This Disney Epic Mickey teaser trailer should get you in the mood for the mouse.
Disney Epic Mickey is one of the most anticipated upcoming titles for Wii. This trailer doesn't show off any gameplay footage, but it should get you in the mood for the game.
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by Jon Lindemann - 8:15 pm EDT
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Source: Sega
Gameplay footage? Who needs gameplay footage?
The trailer that Sega released at E3 for Sonic Colors doesn't do much more than give you a feel for the world in which the game takes place. However, Sonic fans will certainly appreciate it.
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by Jon Lindemann - 7:47 pm EDT
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Source: Square Enix
Get ready for friendship, adventure, and the Action Point Battle System.
Square Enix is bringing Final Fantasy back to the DS in the form of Final Fantasy: 4 Heroes of Light. This trailer shows off some of the game's features, such as the Action Point Battle System and Crown Job System.
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by Jon Lindemann - 7:35 pm EDT
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Source: Capcom
Check out a trailer from Capcom's handheld follow-up to Okami.
Capcom's sequel to Okami, Okamiden, is on its way and looking great. This E3 trailer shows that the game has retained both its trademark art style and sense of humor.
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by Jon Lindemann - 7:06 pm EDT
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Source: Capcom
It's time to possess some inanimate objects.
Capcom's Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective is an interesting take on the puzzle genre. Here are two trailers that show what the gameplay is like.
This first trailer explains the concept of the game.
This second trailer is unadulterated gameplay.
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by Jon Lindemann - 6:56 pm EDT
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Throw punches and objects, all in one game.
The Last Airbender is the upcoming movie from M. Night Shyamalan, and it's also a Wii game thanks to THQ. Check out this trailer showing off its fighting and object manipulation elements.
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by Jon Lindemann - 6:43 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo
Your guilty pleasure game is back.
New Carnival Games brings all of your favorite carnival events back for another round on Wii. Put on your barker hat and get to it!
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by Neal Ronaghan - 6:12 pm EDT
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A Headstrong Games employee revealed that the company is pitching Overkill 2 and working on a 3DS title.
Steve Pritchard from Headstrong Games, developers of Battalion Wars and this fall’s Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest, revealed that the developer is in talks with Sega about making House of the Dead: Overkill 2, which they promise would be even more over-the-top than the original.
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by Pedro Hernandez - 1:58 pm EDT
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Source: PDP
The first game to support the headset will be Conduit 2.
Those that have used Wii Speak know that it is a less-than-optimal solution for voice chat during online gaming sessions. PDP realized this and have created the Headbanger Headset, the first headset specifically for the Wii console.
According to PDP, Sega's Conduit 2 will be "one of the... Read more...
by Jonathan Metts - 10:30 am EDT
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Every year at E3, Nintendo invites members of the press to a special presentation by Shigeru Miyamoto and other developers. Q&A is included.
NOTE: The following notes are just that and include copious paraphrasing. No direct quotations are implied.
Miyamoto, Konno, Trinen, and O'Leary enter the stage. Aonuma sits in the front row until the Zelda demo begins.
Miyamoto discusses Ocarina of Time, says it was one of the first things he wanted to see when he first experienced the 3DS screen.
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by Karlie Yeung - 1:23 am EDT
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All the articles in one place.
In case you missed any of yesterday's news, as some stories are no longer on the front page, you can find the links below for your convenience. Our impressions and previews page both show articles by date, so you will find the newest posts from E3 at the top of the listing.
Wii Party E3 Trailer
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June 15, 2010
by Pedro Hernandez - 10:18 pm EDT
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Wii like to party, Wii like, Wii like to party!
Wii Party is the latest in Nintendo's series of Wii games, keeping the franchise's of easy to learn and fun experiences for the whole family. The E3 trailer showcases some of the mini-games in the collection. One of these is a game in which players must pass around the Wii Remote while not shaking... Read more...
by Pedro Hernandez - 9:14 pm EDT
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See Pikachu and friends partake in fun theme park activities in this latest Pokemon game.
Ever wonder what Pikachu does when he is not battling other Pokemon? He goes on a theme park adventure of course! PokePark Wii: Pikachi's Adventure is a mini-game collection featuring the electric mouse and his friends. The theme park attractions are mini-games. Pikachu can explore the overworld and meet other Pokemon.
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by Jon Lindemann - 8:05 pm EDT
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Source: Nintendo
Boom-shaka-laka.
Nintendo has unleashed a new trailer for EA's upcoming Wii title NBA Jam. There isn't much else to say except...HE'S ON FIRE!
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by Jon Lindemann - 6:06 pm EDT
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CONFIRMED has it that we're going to see a classic return in 3D on Nintendo's new handheld.
UPDATE: 6/15/10 6:35 PM Nintendo of America confirmed this on their twitter account #nintendoamerica
At this very moment, Nintendo is holding an invite-only roundtable session that includes, among others, Shigeru Miyamoto. For those following at home, this same session at last year's E3 was where Miyamoto unveiled the first piece of artwork from The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.
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