Special Exhibit by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club to Display Treasured Artifacts From the Walt Disney Archives, Some on Public Display for the First Time Ever
BURBANK, Calif. – (June 5, 2012) – Paint and thinner will once again alter the universe on November 18, 2012 as Disney Interactive announces the launch date for its highly-anticipated action adventure game “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo). In celebration of the newly revealed launch date, industry luminary Warren Spector and Disney Interactive’s Junction Point are showcasing never-before-seen areas of “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” and an exclusive exhibit presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club at the Disney Interactive booth (South Hall #1001) at the E3 Expo will feature artifacts from the Walt Disney Archives that pay tribute to characters featured in the video game.
“Our fans have told us how eager they are for a sequel to ‘Disney Epic Mickey’ and I’m happy to be able to reveal the launch date for “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two,” said Warren Spector, creative director and vice president, Junction Point. “I think players are going to be excited by the new areas of the game being revealed at E3 where they will need to determine who their friends really are as they team up Mickey Mouse and Oswald to restore balance in Wasteland.”
Nyko has a new accessory in the works for the 3DS called the “Power Grip Pro”. The company describes it as a “an analog slider controller case with extended battery”.
An official blurb about the product can be found below. Images are attached above.
“The Power Grip Pro for the Nintendo 3DS is an analog slider controller case with extended battery. The hard protective case helps to prevent scratches and dings, and the ergonomic design provides optimal comfort and control. Gamers will enjoy the added control and functionality of the analog slider as well as triple the playtime. The Power Grip Pro for Nintendo 3DS will be available at select retail stores nationwide in October 2012.”
Source: Nyko PR
Who’s up for a casual game announcement just an hour and a half before Nintendo’s E3 2012 conference?
Majesco Entertainment Unveils Zumba® Fitness Core at Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3); Coming this Fall to Kinect for Xbox 360 and Wii
Sculpt Your Abs with the Newest Release in the Best-Selling Game Franchise that Has Now Surpassed 7 Million Sold
Los Angeles, California – June 5, 2012 – Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), West Hall, Booth #5200 – Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), publisher of the wildly successful Zumba® Fitness video game franchise that’s sold more than 7 million copies worldwide, today from the E3 show floor debuted Zumba® Fitness Core, an energized dance-fitness party featuring choreography specifically designed to deliver tight and toned abs as well as an effective total-body workout. Zumba® Fitness Core is expected to launch this fall on the WiiTM and KinectTM for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft.
“We have realized tremendous success with our Zumba® Fitness franchise that now ranks as the #2 best-selling fitness game franchise of all time, second only to the Wii FitTM series that pioneered the category,” said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco Entertainment. “We know from research that the #1 area women want to transform is their abs and Zumba® Fitness Core is the first and only video game to implement this consumer-driven feature. The ‘core’ focus is in addition to content fans have asked for: more licensed tracks, new dance styles and additional fitness features designed to maximize your total body, at home workout.”
Nintendo’s simulator game for the 3DS, Tomodachi Collection, could be heading overseas.
A new rumor has popped up suggesting that the game’s localization will be announced. It will apparently sport a new name, “Communicator Gamers Collection”.
We’ll know if there’s any truth to this rumor by the end of the week, perhaps as soon as today.
Well, folks. We’re just three hours away from Nintendo’s E3 2012 media briefing. It’s been a loooooooong road to get here. There have been rumors, tons of developer quotes, and more surrounding Wii U.
We received a small tease as to what the the Wii U could do during Nintendo Direct on Sunday, but this is really the big day for Nintendo. After all, as Satoru Iwata once said, “gamers care most about games”.
Pikmin 3 and Mario are locks for the show, but what else? Will Retro Studios show off a new project? What about Nintendo’s other subsidiaries? And how much third-party support will there be? Nintendo is dedicating almost all of its conference time to games, so most – if not all – of these questions should be answered by the end of the day.
Let’s also remember the 3DS, which still needs support from Nintendo. Wii U will be taking up most of the E3 media briefing, but maybe Nintendo will quickly highlight New Super Mario Bros. 2 and a few other games. I wouldn’t mind a Zelda 3DS announcement either…
Anyway, I’ll be here as usual to cover news during and after the show starting at 12:00 PM EDT / 9:00 AM PDT. Be on the lookout for announcements, trailers, and more.
P.S. – NE shouldn’t die like it did last year, and couldn’t be accessed basically five minutes before the show. You may remember that we got things up and running just one minute before the conference started, but nothing like that should happen again. We’ve taken some precautionary measures…
We’re just a few hours away from Nintendo’s E3 2012 media briefing, where Wii U will take center stage.
Interestingly, if a new Facebook page is any indication, the console may see a game from one of EA’s most popular franchises: Mass Effect.
The German Mass Effect page posted the following notice less than an hour ago:
“Don’t forget: Tune into the Nintendo press conference today at 6 pm…
http://e3.nintendo.com”
It’s worth mentioning that the same page made no mention of Sony or Microsoft’s conferences, so this wasn’t just a random post to promote E3 in general. Could this be a sign that Mass Effect is finally coming to a Nintendo console?
We’ll be posting tons of Wii U (and 3DS) video content throughout the rest of the week, but if you’re looking for the first live demos of titles, you may want to consider watching GameTrailers’ “All Access” stream.
Immediately following Nintendo’s E3 2012 media briefing today, Reggie Fils-Aime will be on hand for an interview with Geoff Keighley. The site will additionally be showing demos of Wii U games.
All of this will take place between 1:00 and 2:00 PM. GameTrailers is teasing this hour as something “you do not want to miss”.
“After the Wii U is fully revealed, ALL ACCESS is back live for instant reaction from our experts. Plus, we’re joined by Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, and Nintendo’s Reggie Fils-Aime is live with us for another classic interview with Geoff. Plus, stay tuned for the real live demos of new Wii U games on our stage! We cant’ tell you more, but believe us you do not want to miss this hour.”
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
