Nintendo Announce Luigi's Mansion 2 For The Nintendo 3DS

During Nintendo's E3 Press Conference they announced Luigi's Mansion 2 for the Nintendo 3DS. the trailer below is the same as the one shown in the conference. it shows in-game action from a couple of different mansions included in the game. at the moment, no release date has been provided for Luigi's Mansion 2.

Nintendo Announce The Wii U, Current Hardware Specifications And Pictures

Launches: 2012

Size: Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long.

New Controller: The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus.


Other Controls: Up to four Wii Remote™ (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once. The new console supports all Wii™ controllers and input devices, including the Nunchuk™ controller, Classic ControllerTM, Classic Controller ProTM and Wii Balance Board™.

Media: A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs.

Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI, component, S-video and composite.

Audio Output: Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI.

Storage: The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.

CPU: IBM Power®-based multi-core microprocessor.

Other: Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible with Wii games and Wii accessories.

Hardware Pictures


Some interesting things Nintendo has revealed is that The Wii U is not compatible with the Gamecube. the Wii U doesn't use BluRay discs, instead it uses Nintendo's own proprietary discs. Nintendo don't mention how much storage media is in the Wii U, but it's expandable by SD Memory cards.

Pictures and Information from Nintendo E3 Site

Lionhead Announce Fable: The Journey For Xbox 360 kinect

Lionhead and Microsoft Studios have announced Fable: The Journey For the Xbox 360 Kinect. this game runs on the Unreal Engine 3. unfortunately the press release doesn't provide any game details and the trailer only hints that something bad i coming to Albion. This game was demoed at Microsoft's Press Conference. the horse and reigns screenshots are you, via Kinect, holding the reigns and steering the cart. The stage show also showed that by doing gestures to Kinect, you can pull off lots of different magic attacks.


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Press Release

LOS ANGELES (June 6, 2011) - Microsoft Studios, Lionhead Studios and Epic Games, Inc. announce that Lionhead is developing "Fable: The Journey" using Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine 3. Revealed today during the Xbox 360 E3 2011 Media Briefing, "Fable: The Journey" is poised to take the cherished action-adventure series to Kinect for Xbox 360. Under Microsoft's licensing agreement with Epic, Lionhead is equipped with the latest Unreal Engine technology to bring powerful new experiences to the critically acclaimed Xbox 360 exclusive franchise that has sold more than 9 million copies.

"In using the Unreal Engine with its excellent tools for crafting cinematic in-game experiences, it allows our developers to focus on the quality and uniqueness of 'Fable: The Journey,'" said Peter Molyneux, creative director of Lionhead Studios and Microsoft Game Studios Europe. "Already we are seeing a more beautiful, vivid and unique world full of dramatic moments and have crafted new, never seen before gameplay experiences."

"The world of Albion has always been a beautiful place, and Lionhead embellishing it using the bells and whistles of Unreal Engine 3 makes it even more magical," said Mark Rein, vice president of Epic Games. "Furthermore, Lionhead truly impresses with their proficiency for Kinect, with intuitive and natural feeling player interactions using voice and gesture controls in demonstrations we have seen firsthand. That gripping experience combined with stunning UE3 visuals truly make this is a world-class union of imagination and technology."

About Unreal Engine 3
The award-winning Unreal Engine is known for its cutting-edge graphics, best-of-breed suite of integrated tools and scalability across platforms. Epic Games' research and development continually evolve Unreal Engine 3's highly mature toolset and content pipeline. Unreal Engine 3 is available across multiple platforms including iOS, Xbox 360® and PlayStation®3, PC, Mac and Android. Unreal Engine 3 is designed to accelerate developers' productivity for computer and video games, mobile games and applications, training simulations, 3D visualizations, digital films and animated television shows. Unreal Engine 3 is the current holder and five-time winner of Game Developer magazine's Best Engine award in the US as well as the current holder and three-time winner of Develop magazine's Best Engine award in the UK. Developers can start using Unreal Engine 3 with the Unreal Development Kit (UDK), the free edition of the engine's award-winning toolset available at www.udk.com. Additional information on Unreal Engine 3 can be obtained at www.unrealengine.com.

About Epic Games
Epic Games, Inc., based in Cary, NC and established in 1991, develops cutting-edge games and cross-platform game engine technology. The company has created multiple million-selling, award-winning titles in its "Unreal" series, including "Unreal Tournament 3" for PC, PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360®. Epic's "Gears of War" franchise has sold more than 13 million copies worldwide and won more than 50 Game of the Year awards. Epic's Unreal Engine 3 is the five-time winner of and Hall of Fame inductee for Game Developer magazine's Best Engine Front Line Award. Unreal Engine 3 has also held the Develop Industry Excellence Award in its category for the past three years. Additional information about Epic can be obtained at www.epicgames.com.

Epic, Epic Games, Gears of War, Unreal, Unreal Development Kit, UDK, Unreal Engine, UE3, and Unreal Tournament are trademarks or registered trademarks of Epic Games, Inc. in the United States of America and elsewhere. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Sucker Punch Have Released A Launch Trailer For inFamous 2 And Sony Have Release A Kevin Butler Advert

Sucker Punch have released a new launch trailer for inFamous 2 and Sony have released a new Kevin Butler Advert. the launch trailer is the same shown at Sony's E3 Press Conference. it show's off many of Coles powers and examples of when he's good or bad.





Source: USA Playstation Blog

Microsoft Announce The Xbox 360 Wirelss Speed Wheel

Microsoft have announced a new peripheral is coming to the Xbox 360. the Xbox 360 Wireless Speed Wheel is coming out this October for $59.99. the wheel features rumble and haptic feeback and is completely wireless. Microsoft have said all racing games are compatible, but some games will have limited functionality.

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Source: Major Nelson

Sony Announce The ICO & Shadow Of The Colossus Collection Comes Out From 27th September

Sony have announced The Ico & Shadow Of The Colossus Collection is coming out in the USA on 27th September $39.99 and the 28th September across the EU. The USA boxart is first shown below with the EU boxart under. the picture above is the reverse boxart EU gamers will get with their copy of the game.

Source: EU And USA Playstation Blog

Nintendo E3 2011 Live Blog

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