Latest Nintendo Direct For Wii U Reveals 2 Exclusive Sonic Games, Release Dates And Trailers

Nintendo held a Nintendo Direct for the Wii U last friday and this is a highlight of the announcements. there will be a further Nintendo Direct before E3 where more details will be revealed on games like Sonic Lost World.

Nintendo and Sega have announced 2 exclusive Sonic games are coming to the Wii U. first up is Sonic Lost World. so far only this picture of the world has been released for this action adventure platforming game, with more information being announced before E3. Also revealed was Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games. this game will make use of the GamePad, Wii Remote Plus Controller and sometimes both. events will include Figure Skating Pairs, Snowboard Slopestyle and they take place in both Sonic and Mario worlds.

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Platinum Games have announced The Wonderful 101 will come out on 23rd August.

Nintendo have revealed the New Super Luigi U DLC release date will be 20th June. But, Nintendo will also release a version of New Super Luigi U on the Wii U eShop that won't need New Super Mario Bros. U and this is set to come out on 26th July. this DLC brings 82 updated courses to the game and a new playable character in Multiplayer called Nabbit who can steal items from Toad Houses.

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In Pikmin 3, it's been revealed that there are 3 new playable characters instead of Olimar. they are Alph, Brittany and Charlie. The GamePad will be used by the game to provide a map of the world and show what each Pikmin is up to. Pikmin 3 should come out across the EU on 26th July.

Game & Wario comes out across the EU on 28th June and will include 16 games.



And Capcom have released a new trailer for Resident Evil Revelations on 3DS, the game hits retail and the eShop on 24th May.



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Zen Studios Announce Castlestorm Comes out On XBLA On 29th May For 800 MS Points

Zen Studios have revealed the release date for the Xbox 360 game Castlestorm. it's set to hit XBLA on 29th May for 800 MS points.



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Flying Wild Hog And Devolver Digital Announce Shadow Warrior, A Reimagining Of The 1997 Classic Coming To PS4 And PC

Flying Wild Hog And Devolver Digital have announced they are collaborating together to create a reimagining of 3D Realms 1997 classic Shadow Warrior. coming out this year on Steam and 2014 on PS4, Shadow Warrior has a blend of modern design, inventive combat mechanics and a contemporary retelling of Lo Wang's rise to legend. Shadow Warrior tells the story of Lo Wang who has been ordered by his employer to track down a legendary blade known as the Nobitsura Kage. he's aided by Hoji, spirit, and is own gun, blade and magic.



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Deep Silver And Rubicon Organization Reveal The Downloadable Game Narco Terror

Deep Silver and Rubicon Organization have revealed the downloadable game Narco Terror. the game is coming to PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 this Summer. you play as Rick Quinn, a one man army trying get his daughter back from a drug cartel leader Delgado. the game features a mix of 2d side scrolling, top down vertical sequences and drop in drop out co-op.



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Warner Bros. Reveal Deathstroke Is A Playable Character In Batman: Arkham Origins, Release New Boxart And Trailer

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have confirmed Deathstroke is a fully playable character in Batman: Arkham Origins challenge mode. those who pre-order the game on either PS3, Xbox 360 or PC will get early access to the Deathstroke pack. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment have also released a new trailer for Batman: Arkham Origins, this is a full length version of the recently released teaser trailer. Also released are the boxart for Batman Origins on PC, Wii U, PS3 and Xbox 360.



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Sega And Creative Assembly Announce Total War Inspired Novels, First Is Total War: ROME - Destroy Carthage

 

SEGA And Creative Assembly have revealed a series of novels inspired by Total War. the first of these novels is Total War: ROME - Destroy Carthage and it will come out September 2013 alongside Total War: Rome 2. David Gibbins has worked alongside Creative Assembly to create this piece of work that follows Fabius Petronius Secundus. a Roman Legionary and Centurion, you read about his rise to power to the Siege of Carthage.

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Sony Have Released A Teaser Video For The PlayStation 4 Console

Sony have released a teaser video for the PlayStation 4. this brief video appears to show glimpses of the DualShock 4, PlayStation Eye and PlayStation 4 Console Itself. design wise, the console appears to be standing upright and is square shaped, we only get to see the console side on. the brief images show some air vents, possible LED lights and a matte finish. The teaser ends with the announcement the console will be revealed in full on 10th June at 6.00PM PDT.

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Source: EU PlayStation Blog