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More details on Sonic Lost World have emerged. The latest information batch covers both versions of the game – Wii U and 3DS.

You can find the latest below, and commentary from Takashi Iizuka after the break.

– Levels have diversity
– Can use the Pro Controller, but only in modes that involve two players
– Co-op and competitive options
– Support Mode: player with the Wiimote controls a “Radio Control Gadget” created by Tails
– This lets players destroy enemies and obstacles, helping less experienced players
– Local competitive mode split between the TV and GamePad
– Will have some sort of “fun feature that will allow players to enjoy the game longer”
– Was in development before Sonic Team knew about the Wii U
– Reconfirmed: share items through Miiverse
– Dimps developing the 3DS version
– “not a port from the Wii U version”
– Offers “totally new level design to match the screen size and hardware so players can enjoy both versions with a fresh feeling.”
– 4 players locally or online for a Versus Mode
– Once again, share items between both versions

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Nintendo has opened the official Japanese Pikmin 3 website. You can find it here.

View the video above for one more gameplay clip.

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On Tuesday, Nintendo will host its E3 2013 Nintendo Direct presentation. More news will follow once the broadcast ends.

After the Nintendo Direct finishes, Reggie Fils-Aime will reveal the four titles that will be playable at Best Buy locations next week. This information will be distributed through Nintendo’s social media channels.

According to official PR sent out by Nintendo:

Remember to visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct on June 11 at 7 a.m. PT to view Nintendo Direct@E3 2013, which will provide updates about upcoming Wii U games. After the video, Reggie will announce the four Wii U games that will be available during the Nintendo Experience at Best Buy on Nintendo’s social media channels. Fans can play these unreleased games at select locations around the country. For more details, visit www.bestbuy.com/NintendoEvents.

Source: Nintendo PR

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Activision’s next Skylanders game is due out in October. The company announced today that Skylanders Swap Force will be hitting store shelves on October 13 in North America, Europe on October 18, and Australia on October 16.

Pricing is as follows: starter pack, $74.99; individual action figures, $9.99 for core characters, $14.99 for new SWAP Force characters.

Vicarious Visions is developing Skylanders Swap Force for all console versions of the game except for Wii, which Beenox is handling. n-Space is creating the 3DS version once again this year.

Source: Activision PR

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Activision has announced its lineup for E3 2013.

The publisher intends to highlight three games at the expo this year: Call of Duty: Ghosts, Skylanders: Swap Force, an Destiny. The first two will be playable; the latter will not.

Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg said:

“This is obviously a big year – not just for Activision, but for the entire industry. There’s a console transition coming and naturally, everyone wants to see what new possibilities that will unleash in the games. We remain laser focused on delivering the things we know our gamers care about most: great gameplay, immersive worlds, and cool innovations. And that’s what our amazing lineup at E3 this year will deliver.”

Source: Activision PR