Spike TV has announced that it is partnering with EA to broadcast the company’s E3 2012 presentation called “The Download: EA 2012 Preview”. The event will be shown on Spike TV as well as MTV2.

Already-announced titles as well as brand new games will be featured.

EA will host its E3 2012 presentation on June 2 at 4:00 PM ET/1:00 PM PT. You can find the official press release about the news below.

SEGA registers “Veil of Dark” and “The Shooting Coaster” trademarks

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SEGA could have two new game announcements on the way if trademarks are anything to go by. The company registered “Veil of Dark” and “The Shooting Coaster” in Japan.

Both names are completely shrouded in mystery. We’ll keep you posted on any future developments.

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Disaster director departs from Monolith Soft, CV lists unannounced games

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Keiichi Ono, the director of Disaster: Day of Crisis, is no longer with Monolith Soft. He actually left the company in January.

Ono remained with Monolith for twelve years. In addition to Disaster, Ono worked on the Baten Kaitos games, Xenosaga Episode 1, and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword.

Ono’s LinkedIn profile lists two unannounced games. One was in development for Wii while the other is listed as an RPG. At this point, we can only assume that the Wii title was cancelled.

Read on below for a translated version of Ono’s LinkedIn profile, which includes an overview of the unannounced Wii game and RPG.

New Club Nintendo reward: 3DS Pouch: Mario Edition

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A new reward has been added to the North American Club Nintendo site.

The 3DS Luigi pouch was made available in March. Starting today, members can order a Mario pouch as well. It can be purchased for 450 coins.

Nintendo provided the following description of the reward:

Show your love for Mario with this protective case for Nintendo portable systems. Made of durable nylon with a zip enclosure, the pouch has a built-in pocket for an extra Nintendo 3DS or Nintendo DS game card.
Durable nylon construction
Fits Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DSi, and Nintendo DS Lite
Dimensions: Approx. 5 inches x 7 inches

Commercial hypes up next Tales game

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This commercial for the next Tales game debuted during Japan’s “Hey! Hey! Hey!” show today. There isn’t any footage, but it manages to prepare fans for an impending announcement. The new Tales title will be revealed on June 2 – we’re hoping it’ll come to a Nintendo system…

Nintendo Offers Video Game Fans Everywhere a Front-Row Seat at 2012 E3 Expo

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Nintendo’s All-Access Programming to Be Shared on the Web, TV, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter
REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– The 2012 E3 Expo is right around the corner, and fans from all over the world can look forward to accessing the latest Nintendo news right from the comfort of their homes. Nintendo will be using a mix of online, broadcast and social platforms to provide a steady stream of breaking news and announcements during the video game industry’s biggest annual trade show, taking place June 5-7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Featured content will include the Nintendo All-Access Presentation @ E3 2012, which viewers can access online at http://e3.nintendo.com, watch commercial-free on Viacom’s Spike TV and MTV2 television networks or stream via Facebook on June 5 at 9 a.m. Pacific time. Fans also will enjoy easy access to news and updates from Nintendo on YouTube, Twitter and Facebook throughout the E3 Expo, including information about the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system and the upcoming Wii U console.
“We don’t want anyone to miss the energy and excitement of this year’s E3 Expo,” said Cindy Gordon, Nintendo of America’s vice president of Corporate Affairs. “By offering different ways to tune in and follow all the Nintendo news, we aim to make fans all over the world feel like they’re right there with us at the show.”
Consumers can choose from the following convenient ways to experience Nintendo content during the E3 Expo:

Concept art of the next Tales game

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GameTrailers’ latest Bonus Round show focuses on Nintendo at E3

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There wasn’t a ton of shocking news on GameTrailers’ latest Bonus Round episode, but Shane Satterfield once again said people will be surprised with the Wii U’s launch lineup and the amount of games in development for the system – that applies to both first and third-party software.

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Patent shows new system for Club Nintendo inserts

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When you purchase a Nintendo-published game (or a few select third-party releases), each product comes with a registration code for Club Nintendo. But a new patent may indicate that those cards could be phased out for a new system.

In place of the inserts, a code would instead be included on the box itself. This may make registration easier and consumers would be less likely to lose codes.

Naturally questions would arise about the possibility of fraud. However, a fairly in-depth system described in the patent includes preventative measures.

As described by NintendoWorldReport, the finder of the patent:

“While printing the code on the exterior could lead to fraud, Nintendo envisions a system where all registrations are tracked with purchase information. If an account has several duplicate registrations, the customer’s account is flagged and potentially revoked. An example is if a rogue store employee copied and registered serial numbers after selling an item to a customer, but before the customer had a chance to register it.

“The system would also tie in with retailers in an attempt to reduce fraud. Upon purchase, the code is scanned into a computer at the retailer. This tells Nintendo that the product was purchased legitimately, which is of special concern in regard to Nintendo point cards. If customers register a product on Club Nintendo but later return it, the Club Nintendo coins for that product are removed from the account. If a customer has already spent those points, he/she will be disallowed from returning the product. The system would require a computer at each retailer to handle scanning and reporting of the serial numbers.”

We should point out that the patent was published yesterday, but was filed in 2010. Make of that what you will.

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