– MCM Expo London Comic Con – Excel London – 25-27 May –
Nintendo fans will have an exclusive opportunity to get hands-on with some top Nintendo titles as the Unleashed tour returns to MCM Expo London Comic Con this May. Britain’s biggest pop culture festival will see the much anticipated UK debut of RPG Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance on Nintendo 3DS and quirky rhythm-based game Wii game Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise.
Other games on show at the Nintendo Unleashed stand include Mario Tennis Open and action-packed multiplayer adventure Heroes of Ruin™ for Nintendo 3DS, as well as survival horror sequel Project Zero 2: Wii Edition. In addition, Nintendo will be hosting a swap shop and battle table for the exclusive Kid Icarus: Uprising collectible AR cards, which visitors will also be able to win at MCM Expo London Comic Con.

Miyamoto to receive Prince of Asturias Award

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Shigeru Miyamoto continues to receives praise for his work in the video game world. After two days of deliberation, a decision was reached to honor Miyamoto with Spain’s Prince of Asturias Award of Communication and Humanities.

Magnum photo agency and philosopher Edgar Morin were the other two finalists.

Speaking about the award, Miyamoto said:

“I feel very proud to know that I’ve been chosen to receive the Prince of Asturias Award of Communication and Humanities.

“This distinguished award represents not only my work, but the entire work of my friends and partners which whom I’ ve worked in my career.

“In the future, I’ll keep continue working hard to make possible that the videogames keep offering happiness and joy to all the people from all generations and to the whole word.”

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Ubisoft reveals E3 2012 lineup full of blockbuster games and surprises

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SAN FRANCISCO — May 23, 2012 — Today, Ubisoft announced that it will kick off the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2012 with an invitation-only press conference at the Los Angeles Theater at 3 p.m. PDT, June 4. The press conference will feature demonstrations and trailers of Ubisoft’s upcoming lineup of franchise hits, including games for the new Nintendo Wii U™, as well as digital titles, special guests and surprise announcements.
Following the press conference, E3 attendees can visit Ubisoft’s booth — #1023, located in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center — to see and play the company’s latest titles. Games available at the booth will include Assassin’s Creed® III, Far Cry® 3, Rayman® Legends, Rocksmith™ and many more. The finale of the ShootMania Marathon, an e-sport competition based on Ubisoft’s ShootMania®: Storm also will be broadcast from the booth on at 11 a.m. PDT, June 6.

Deals roundup (5/22/12)

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The following deals were posted on VGSavings today:

NewEgg: Pre-order Kingdom Hearts 3D for $30
Spore Hero – $8.34 (save $21.65, 72%)
Create – $9.95 (save $10.04, 50%)
Premium Dual Charging Station with LED Light Plus 2 High Capacity Rechargable Replacement Battery & USB Cable For Nintendo Wii Remote Control – $6.50 (save $18.49, 74%)
GameStop deals (5/23 – 5/29) – Devil Survivor 2 and more

You can find more deals daily on VGSavings, including offers for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Spike TV to show broadcast of EA’s E3 2012 presentation

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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: