Nintendo Confirmed Metroid: Other M is coming out in the USA on August 31, 2010, during their E3 Press Conference. Nintendo also showed a new E3 trailer for the game, which they have released below.The screenshots that Nintendo have released are also new, and like the trailer they show in-game action from different points in the game.
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Metroid Franchise’s Heroine Gets Personal
For decades, Samus Aran has been known as one of the first female
protagonists in video games, and one of the most enigmatic. Having traded
her haunted past for the solitary life of a bounty hunter, Samus™ finally tells
her own tale in this revealing, personal story of her failings, her flaws and
ultimately her motivation. Metroid: Other M is an unprecedented collaboration
that blends the slick, action-packed production of the world-renowned Team
Ninja development team with the game design talents of the creators of the
original Metroid. Metroid: Other M is a dramatic new direction for a legendary
franchise and a bold new blend between cinematics, storytelling and the best
in interactive entertainment.
FEATURES:
• Metroid: Other M takes the best elements of first-person and third-person gaming to
create a seamless blend between game play, storytelling and dynamic
cinematography. Players hold the Wii Remote™ controller sideways while navigating
and battling in third-person. However, at any moment, players can switch
immediately to Wii Remote pointer controls to examine and explore the environments
in first-person perspective.
• Metroid fans know more about Samus’ suits and weapons than they do about what
drives her. That’s about to change. The story begins in the middle of the events of
Super Metroid™, when a baby Metroid gave its life to protect Samus. With voice
acting and a rich story, players learn more about Samus’ past as she weaves
through an action-packed adventure aboard the Bottle Ship, a decommissioned
space facility. As she hurtles into this new adventure, Samus will encounter her first
mentor and Commanding Officer of the Galactic Federation, Adam Malkovich.
• The development of Metroid: Other M is an exciting collaboration between Nintendo’s
Yoshio Sakamoto and Team Ninja. Sakamoto was the director of Super Metroid in
1994. Team Ninja is the renowned action developer of Ninja Gaiden. Metroid: Other
M pairs Sakamoto’s expert game design and exploratory focus of the classic Metroid
series with Team Ninja’s signature stylish, no-holds-barred action.
Nintendo officially revealed PokéPark Wii: Pickachu's Adventure is coming out in the USA and EU, currently set for a Holiday release this year. Nintendo also released a new trailer for game, which is the same as the one they showed at E3, as well as new screenshots that, like the trailer, are in-game and show a variety of activities.
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Only Pikachu Can Save the PokéPark!
The first Pokémon adventure game on the Wii console puts
Pikachu™ at the center of a fun, expansive playground filled with
adventure, Attractions and Pokémon. The Rare Pokémon Mew™
summons Pikachu to the PokéPark to find the missing Sky Prism
Pieces, leaving it up to Pikachu to save the day!
FEATURES:
• Playing as Pikachu, players start their adventure at the PokéPark and play a
variety of Attractions that are in each Zone with the help of many different
Pokémon. As Pikachu, players compete in Skill Games and Attractions in this
action-packed adventure.
• Players interact with and befriend some Pokémon by defeating them in Skill
Games. Once players befriend a Pokémon, they can play as them to
compete in certain Attractions. Players can compete in the challenges
multiple times to try and beat their high score.
• Players use the Wii Remote™ controller turned sideways to navigate through
the PokéPark, while different motion controls are used in the various
Attractions and Skill Games.
• Players can take photos of their favorite Pokémon in the game and save
them to an SD Card (sold separately).
The Legend Of Zelda And The Skyward Sword was a big focus at Nintendo's E3 Press Conference this year. Even though the game is not out until 2011, Nintendo did show alot of gameplay. The trailer Nintendo have released is the same that was shown during their E3 press conference, it shows alot of gameplay especially the new mechanics with the sword and shield and Links new items, like the controllable beetle. The screenshots are also in-game and also show off the changes to this Zelda from other Zelda games.
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A Link to the Future
The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword marks a turning point for
The Legend of Zelda franchise. The introduction of full motion
control enabled by the Wii MotionPlus™ accessory synchronizes
player movements with Link’s actions while offering the most
intuitive play control of any game in The Legend of Zelda
franchise to date.
FEATURES:
• Thanks to the required Wii MotionPlus accessory, every movement of Link’s
sword matches the player’s motion with exact precision. If players motion left
to right, Link™ swings from left to right. The precision play control is applied
to enemies as well, as players must contemplate strategy when battling
opponents that actively try to defend against attacks.
• Wii MotionPlus puts an arsenal of items at the player’s disposal. It offers a
multitude of actions with just simple, intuitive motions. Players will try their
hand at firing a bow, tossing bombs and using a whip to battle enemies and
solve puzzles.
• The game will also introduce a distinct new graphical style perfectly suited to
the franchise’s fantastical universe, like a painting come to life.
• The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will offer a multitude of new game-play
mechanics, giving it a refreshingly different feel from all of the past titles in
the series.
During Nintendo's E3 Press Conference, Nintendo showed a new trailer for Wii Party. Wii Party had only been previously announced as coming out in Japan, but Nintendo has announced its coming to the EU and USA this fall. the trailer Nintendo has released is the same one that was shown at E3, whilst the screenshots also show in-game action from a variety of the games activities.
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The Whole Family Stars
in its Own Electronic Board Game
Most video games require players to focus their attention on a screen. Now
Nintendo brings the action into the living room with Wii Party, a game that
changes the way people interact with other players. Featuring 13 different
party game modes and 70+ minigames, Wii Party can be enjoyed by
everyone in the family, regardless of age.
FEATURES:
• Some of the 13 different party game modes take the fun out of the TV and into the
living room. Players have to interact with one another in the real world to get the
results they want in the game. Some House Party games include:
▪ Players place four Wii Remote™ controllers on a table. Each one emits a
different animal noise. Players win the round by being the first to grab the
controller that is making the sound of the animal shown on the TV.
▪ Players use Wii Remote controllers to play hide and go seek. One player
asks the other players to leave the room and then hides all of the controllers
around the living room. When the other players return, they have to find them.
• Wii Party features Mii™ characters in minigames in which up to four people can play
together. Each player uses only the Wii Remote controller. Some of the party game
modes are cooperative, such as “Balance Boat.” Others are competitive, such as
“Board Game Island.”
• In Board Game Island mode, players help their Mii characters compete in more than
70 different minigames:
▪ Mii characters ride a rollercoaster while players try to shoot down floating
balloons containing gifts.
During Nintendo's E3 Press Conference Nintendo announced Mario Sports Mix for the Nintendo Wii. This is a sports game that features 4 different sports, volleyball, basketball, ice hockey and dodgeball, that you play with and against Mario and his friends. The Trailer Nintendo have released is the same that they showed during their E3 press conference, whilst the screenshots they have released are new. the screenshots and trailer both show in-game action.
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Come Out and Play – On Mario’s Turf
Four great sports make their move to the Mushroom Kingdom:
volleyball, basketball, ice hockey and dodgeball. All four are
included on one game disc – a great value for Mario™ fans,
sports fans and everyone in between.
FEATURES:
• The cast of Mushroom Kingdom characters get together to play sports –
Mario style. While the basic rules of the games apply, each one includes
some magical Mario twists like coins and special items that ramp up the
craziness and fun.
• While playing, gathering coins will build up bonus points. So when players
score a point or basket, they also get the added bonus.
• Players collect items like a Koopa Shell to use against their opponents. They
can even use special items to beat up on the other team while shooting or
spiking. One example of a special ball move is using a Mini Mushroom to
shrink the ball before it’s returned to the other side of the volleyball net.
• Each character has a signature move that’s almost impossible for opponents
to stop. These include Mario’s fireball moves or Princess Peach’s heart-filled
attacks.
• In the field of play, a variety of tricks will keep players on their toes. On DK
Dock, the volleyball court will continually slide from left to right. On Bowser
Jr. Blvd, the basketball court has bonus circles that frequently appear,
offering both positive and negative bonuses that result in extreme point
swings.
• In each sport, play with up to three players cooperatively or with up to four
players competitively in a two-on-two match.
At Nintendo's E3 Press Conference they announced a new game called Kirbys Epic Yarn. the trailer Nintendo have released was shown during this conference, but the screenshots show additional parts of the game. both the screenshots and trailer are in-game and show plenty of in game action.
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Kirby Offers a New Take on String Theory
Kirby’s first console platform game since the Nintendo 64™ days
introduces an amazing new look based on animated yarn and a
world of cloth and textiles. The creative approach is woven
directly into the game play and allows the ever-morphing Kirby™
to take on a variety of new forms. It’s a one-of-a-kind platformer
that lets players explore high and low for hidden objects and fun
adventure
FEATURES:
• The look of the world is stunning, but it’s also interactive. Pulling on stray
threads might reveal hidden areas. When Kirby literally goes behind the
scenes, the virtual fabric warps and bends to show his location.
• Thanks to his versatile yarn composition, Kirby can take on a variety of forms
both in his common actions and when he transforms into powerful vehicles.
When Kirby dashes, he zips around as a car. In water, he turns into a
submarine. At times he can even transform into a massive robotic tank, a
UFO and other vehicles.
• Two players can play through the entire game together*.
• Gems and collectible items are scattered throughout the environments for
players to find.
Nintendo have released new screenshots, a trailer, and a fact sheet for the newly announced Donkey Kong Country: Returns. The Trailer is the same that was shown at Nintendo's E3 Press Conference, and the screenshots appear to be screen grabs from the trailer. both the trailer and screenshots show in-game action
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A New Country for Old Friends
Controlled by a group of evil Tikis, the animals in Donkey Kong Island
have raided Donkey Kong’s Banana Hoard and stolen his stash of
bananas – and he understandably wants them back. Retro Studios
brings Donkey Kong™ back in a new side-scrolling adventure with
familiar characters and new levels that reignite the passion players had
for the Super NES™ original.
FEATURES:
• Retro Studios faithfully restores everything that made the original series great, from
barrel cannons to mine carts, and then builds on those elements with stunning
graphics and new layers of depth to the world and game play. The game offers the
traditional side-scrolling experience everyone loved, but with levels created in fully
rendered 3-D environments.
• Diddy Kong™ joins the quest. With his trusty backpack, he can produce a jet pack or
Peanut Pop Guns to give Donkey Kong more abilities.
• For the first time ever, the franchise features the ability for two people to play together
at the same time – one as Donkey Kong, one as Diddy Kong. Players can navigate
the levels separately or as one unit. Diddy Kong can ride on Donkey Kong’s back and
hop off whenever he pleases, allowing novice players to ride on Donkey Kong’s back
through more challenging areas of the game.*
• Hidden items, puzzle pieces and other surprises are found all through the jungle.
Spell out K-O-N-G by the end of each level to earn an extra bonus.
• Motion controls give players a real feeling of control. Players move Donkey Kong
using the Control Stick on the Nunchuk™ controller and can shake the Wii Remote™
controller to make Donkey Kong slap the ground.
• Vibrant colors, beautiful graphics and fun characters draw players in. Even people
who have never played a Donkey Kong game before can pick up a controller and
start collecting loads of bananas.
• Every level offers new fun and new challenges. Sometimes Donkey Kong is running
through the jungle, sometimes his action takes place on a tropical beach and other
times he must become a master of timing as he jumps chasms in a mine cart.
