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SEGA is bringing a total of five games to E3 2013. Sonic Lost World, Castle of Illusion, Company of Heroes 2, Total War: Rome II, and The Cave will all at the show. Additionally, each will be playable.

An overview of the five titles can be found after the break.


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



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

View the video above for one more gameplay clip.


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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