A good portion of Nintendo’s E3 2012 media briefing will focus on the Wii U. Yes, we know that. We also know that there is a software showcase event on Wednesday which will feature 3DS software.

However, although some folks were ruling out the 3DS completely for the conference, it does seem as though the handheld will be there, even if it’s just for a bit.

Nintendo has apparently hired a company to take b-roll footage of tomorrow’s games, including first and third-party titles for the Wii U and 3DS. It’d probably make sense to highlight New Super Mario Bros. 2, even if it is just for a minute.

In any case, look forward to some 3DS news. It might not be much, but there will be something! More 3DS goodness will come our way during the software showcase.

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Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate E3 2012 debut trailer

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Another photo of the Wii U Pro controller

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… Isn’t she a beauty?!

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Rabbids Travel in Time 3D has sold 250,000 copies

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Here’s a little sales trivia for you. Rabbids Travel in Time 3D, one of the latest games in the franchise, has sold 250,000 units life-to-date.

Ubisoft didn’t say if these sales are specific to the U.S. or worldwide, but we do know that the game was a relative success for the company. I’m sure that’s one of the big reasons why we’re seeing Rabbids Rumble on the 3DS this year.

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New Assassin’s Creed III footage shows sea footage

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Ubisoft showed even more footage of Assassin’s Creed III during Sony’s E3 2012 conference. The footage provides a first look at some of the game’s sea action.

You can find the video above.

May’s best-selling games in Japan

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The information below comes from Enterbrain/Famitsu data taken between April 30 and May 27…

01. [PS3] Dragon’s Dogma – 302/590 / NEW
02. [WII] Mario Party 9 – 223,874 / 387,505
03. [3DS] Mario Tennis Open – 124,377 / NEW
04. [PS3] Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City – 76,123 / 321,726
05. [3DS] Fire Emblem: Awakening – 75,065 / 401,992
06. [PSP] My Little Sister is Totally Cute 2 – 61,681
07. [3DS] Monster Hunter Tri G – 55,133 / 1,443,897
08. [PSP] Uta no Prince Sama Debut – 51,415 / NEW
09. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land – 50,958 / 1,606,245
10. [3DS] Mario Kart 7 – 49,726 / 1,721,935

THQ shuts down San Diego studio

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E3 is supposed to be about celebrating the gaming industry with new titles, exciting news, and announcements. Unbelievably, though, THQ took the time today to disband its entire San Diego team.

There’s no details yet as to why the move was made, but further information will likely leak out over the next few days/weeks.

THQ San Diego’s one and only game was WWE All-Stars. It was released last year on all major platforms.

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Ubisoft’s E3 2012 conference in full

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If you missed any part of Ubisoft’s E3 2012 conference, you can watch the entire presentation above.

Ubisoft on Wii U: Support, one GamePad only, Miiverse plans, much more

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VentureBeat has posted a massive interview with Xavier Poix, the main man behind Ubisoft France. The entire discussion was dedicated to Wii U.

Poix shared some very significant information about Ubisoft’s plans for the console. In the Q&A roundup below, you’ll learn about the company’s overall plans for the console, ideas for Miiverse, and more. Poix also revealed that, contrary to what most fans had hoped for, just one GamePad can be used with the system. Finally, there’s a tease that Ubisoft will be something tomorrow at Nintendo’s media briefing.

Read on below for more details.

Ubisoft planning Rabbids Land, ZombiU, and Your Shape for Wii U launch

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So I just logged into Ubisoft’s press site, and it seems to show which Wii U games we can expect at launch.

Rabbids Land, ZombiU, and Your Shape: Fitness Evolved 2013 will apparently be available on day one. Assassin’s Creed III is listed for October 2012, but I believe that’s temporary… unless the Wii U is actually coming out that month. Rayman Legends appears to be a 2013 title.