Spike TV has finally sent out the full list of nominees for the 2011 VGAs. Categories include “Best Wii Game” and “Best Action Adventure Game”. Zelda: Skyward Sword is nominated in both categories, as well as “Best Motion Game” and “Game of the Year”.

Additionally, the company has announced that the Zelda series will be the first franchise to be inducted into the Video Game Hall of Fame. It will receive “a special tribute” during the awards show next month.

The full list of nominees can be found after the break, along with the official press release.

Miyamoto talks Skyward Sword – development, MotionPlus and controls, game world and more

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The latest issue of Famitsu contains an interview with Shigeru Miyamoto, who talked all things Skyward Sword with the magazine. Miyamoto discussed the game’s lengthy development process among other topics.

Interestingly, Miyamoto said that he had hoped to limit the development time for about three years. Although it took five years, he feels that the team was, in some ways, able to meet his goal. That’s because roughly two years were spent experimenting, while the other three were used for concrete development.

Miyamoto’s full responses can be found after the break.

Media Create hardware sales (11/7 – 11/13)

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3DS – 103,962
PSP – 23,472
PS3 – 22,919
Wii – 11,782
DSi LL – 1,751
Xbox 360 – 1,531
PS2 – 1,294
DSi – 909
DS Lite – 20

For comparison’s sake, here are the hardware numbers from last week:

3DS – 145,271
PSP – 27,952
PS3 – 26,966
Wii – 11,725
DSi LL – 2,041
Xbox 360 – 1,699
PS2 – 1,457
DSi – 1,057
DS Lite – 33

New Dragon Quest X screenshots

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The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is an Epic Adventure Not to Be Missed

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Nintendo’s Wii Console Delivers a Masterpiece
REDMOND, Wash., Nov. 16, 2011 – The most epic game Nintendo has ever produced is set to soar into stores. On Nov. 20, Nintendo introduces The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword exclusively for the Wii™ home console. It’s a sweeping adventure that all players, regardless of the type of video games they play, will want to pick up. Critics are already lining up with their accolades: The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword has earned perfect-10 reviews from leading outlets Game Informer and IGN.
“The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword is a once-in-a-console-generation game,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “This new adventure offers intense sword combat, engaging puzzles and a beautiful, stylized look. Once again, The Legend of Zelda franchise finds ways to surprise and challenge players.”

Nintendo Download (11/17, Europe)

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3DS Download

3D Classics: Kirby’s Adventure – £5.40

DSiWare

Bugs ‘N’ Balls £1.80/200 DSi Points

WiiWare

Jam City Rollergirls – 500 Wii Points

Famitsu software sales (11/7 – 11/13)

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1. [PSP] Hatsune Miku – Project Diva – Extend
2. [PS3] Sengoku Basara 3 Utage
3. [PSP] Ore no Shikabane o Koete Yuke
4. [3DS] Super Mario 3D Land
5. [PS3] Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD
6. [PSP] Final Fantasy Type-0
7. [Wii] Sengoku Basara 3 Utage
8. [Wii] PokePark 2: Beyond the World
9. [Wii] Kirby’s Return to Dream Land
10. [PS3] Battlefield 3

Another Japanese Zelda: Skyward Sword commercial

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Nintendo sure loves making a bunch of commercials for game releases in Japan!

The Recording of The Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Special Orchestra CD #2

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This video went live on the Nintendo Video service a few days ago, but now it’s been published online for everyone to see. The second recording features the ”Ballad of the Goddess” song from Zelda: Skyward Sword. It almost brings a tear to my eye!

Ubisoft goes back to its roots with Rayman Origins

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So, who’s getting this? For Wii owners, this could be the perfect game. The console’s release schedule was light overall this year, but now there’s a one-two punch with Rayman and Skyward Sword.

The Critically Acclaimed Adventure is Now Available in Retail Stores
San Francisco — November 15, 2011 — Today, Ubisoft® announced that Rayman® Origins has shipped and is now available in retail stores across North America for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and the Wii™ system from Nintendo. Developed by UBIart Montpellier, Rayman Origins is rated E10 and is available now at the MSRP of $59.99 on Xbox 360 and PS3™ and $49.99 on Wii.
Michel Ancel, celebrated creator of Rayman, Beyond Good & Evil® and the Raving Rabbids®, returns to his roots to bring us Rayman Origins: a high-definition 2D side-scrolling platform adventure with fun four-player co-op. Play Rayman Origins and discover – or rediscover – the magical universe and legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans.