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Nintendo reveals E3 game demo Best Buy plans and SEGA Sonic exclusive

, May 17th 2013 Discuss [0]

Nintendo is aiming to democratize E3 2013 next week, partnering with Best Buy in the US and Canada to give access to unreleased games to those who can't attend the annual gaming event. Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime revealed the plans at the tail-end of a Nintendo Direct presentation; "this year," Fils-Aime said of E3, "it's all about the games." That will include an exclusive title with SEGA from the Sonic series. Read The Full Story

Nintendo skipping E3 2013 press conference

, Apr 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

To no one's real surprise, Nintendo has confirmed that they won't be holding a press conference during E3 2013 coming up in June, and they won't be announcing any new hardware. Instead, the company plans to "announce and have people experience" their software, which could at least mean we'll see more Wii U features make their debut at the annual gaming expo. Read The Full Story

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, 3DS will make an appearance at E3 2013

, Jan 25th 2013 Discuss [0]

Get ready, Super Smash Bros. fans, because it appears that Nintendo will be showing off the upcoming Wii U and 3DS Smash Bros. titles at E3 later this year. Iwata said during this week's Nintendo Direct event that we would see screens from the games at the expo, but it seems that designer Masahiro Sakurai wants to show off more than just still images. Perhaps we'll get to see trailers of the titles in action? Read The Full Story

Xbox 720 strongly suggested in E3 countdown post

, Jan 2nd 2013 Discuss [0]

It's not even CES 2013 yet and Microsoft is already counting the days until E3 2013 in June. Granted, the company backed out of CES indefinitely, but we're still taking one thing at a time at this point. Xbox Live head Larry Hyrb (a.k.a. Major Nelson) posted up a countdown to E3 2013 on his blog along with the phrase, "And it’s on..." Read The Full Story

New Tomb Raider trailer shows grittier gameplay

, Jun 1st 2012 Discuss [0]

It’s been a year since it was first announced that Ms. Lara Croft would be rebooted in a new Tomb Raider, and not too long ago we heard news that the refreshed franchise had been delayed to 2013. If you’re still a little bummed out that you won’t be tomb raiding until next year, Square Enix has released a lengthy gameplay trailer to give you a feel for the upcoming game and what to expect from the new Lara Croft. Read The Full Story

Wii U parts rumored to cost $180: won’t retail under $300

, Apr 9th 2012 Discuss [8]

Rumors about each next-generation console seem to be coming thick and fast. First we heard details about the PlayStation Orbis, including specs, then the Xbox 720. The latest rumor is regards to Nintendo’s Wii U. While we have a relatively clear idea of what the Wii U will be offering, pricing so far has remained elusive. New information indicates how much it costs Nintendo to build the console. Read The Full Story

E3 to reveal PlayStation 4 ‘same day’ as Xbox 720

, Apr 2nd 2012 Discuss [15]

This week we've got several sources speaking on what will be happening later this year when the two titans of console: Sony and Microsoft, go head to head with reveals of their next-generation gaming systems. One source speaking with vg247 this morning about the situation is noting that fans "should be watching the timing of next year’s E3 keynotes, and who’s going to go first.” Meanwhile our own source corroborates this possibility saying that the keynotes revealing these next two systems "may be happening on the same day." Read The Full Story

Microsoft won’t talk next gen Xbox at E3 2012

, Mar 16th 2012 Discuss [1]

There are many gamers out there eagerly anticipating the launch of the next generation Xbox console. As it is now we have a few tidbits that have surfaced about the console, but for the most part, we are in the dark on what it may be like. There has been some expectation of Microsoft talking about the next Xbox at E3 2012. Read The Full Story

Epic Games expects awesome Wii U show at E3, else will “be shocked”

, Mar 13th 2012 Discuss [1]

Epic Games vice president Mark Rein says that gamers should expect an amazing showing from Nintendo's new console at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo. If that doesn't happen, he says, he's "be shocked." Rein's endorsement pulls a lot of weight as Nintendo continues to struggle with the lack of third-party support on its platforms. Read The Full Story

E3 2012 may be the biggest show ever, new Wii U, Xbox and PS4 tease

, Jan 6th 2012 Discuss [10]

If you can believe the rumors that are floating around right now, E3 2012 might be the biggest show ever. The rumors are pegging launch details of the Wii U to turn up at the show, and scuttlebutt says that the new Xbox and PS4 will be teased at the show as well. If the rumors come true it will be the first time all three new major consoles have been officially talked about during one event. Read The Full Story

Nintendo Wii U Hands-on at E3 2011 [Video]

, Jun 7th 2011 Discuss [9]

Nintendo has unveiled its next-gen console, the Wii U, and while the name may be vaguely familiar, the hardware has undergone a significant revolution. Gone is the Wiimote, to be replaced by tablet-style touchscreen controllers with their own front-facing cameras. We’ve been playing with the Wii U here at E3 2011; check out our first impressions after the cut.

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E3 Nintendo Keynote Opens with Zelda Orchestra, Four New Zelda Titles

, Jun 7th 2011 Discuss [1]

Nintendo’s opening keynote for E3 2011 on June 7th, 2011 began with a blast – a giant screen display showing off a massive collection of Zelda scenes from every single iteration of the game (or so it seemed) since the beginning of the series. One of the most legendary names in gaming Shigeru Miyamoto, aka the creator of The Legend of Zelda, is called on stage. His presentation includes a series of “live” songs from the game played by the in-house orchestra. Certainly a strange display for the 25th anniversary of the Zelda series.

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