I really feel like Skyward Sword is getting snubbed. Sure, perhaps it wasn’t the best game of E3, but no one is really acknowledging it or anything. I wasn’t at the trade show, though Austin seemed to greatly enjoy the game and the footage I saw had me impressed!
Best of Show
– Batman: Arkham City (Rocksteady/WB Games for PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
– BioShock Infinite (Irrational Games/2K Games for PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
– The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Bethesda Game Studios/Bethesda for PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
– Tomb Raider (Crystal Dynamics/Square Enix for PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
– Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (Naughty Dog/SCEA for PlayStation 3)
Best Original Game
– Bastion (Supergiant Games/WB Games for PC, Xbox 360)
– BioShock Infinite (Irrational Games/2K Games for PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
– From Dust (Ubisoft Montpellier/Ubisoft for PC, PS3, Xbox 360)
– Journey (Thatgamecompany/SCEA for PlayStation 3)
– Sound Shapes (Queasy Games/SCEA for PSVita)
Best Console Game
– Batman: Arkham City (Rocksteady/WB Games for PS3, Xbox 360)
– Mass Effect 3 (Bioware/EA Games for PS3, Xbox 360)
– The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Bethesda Game Studios/Bethesda for PS3, Xbox 360)
– Tomb Raider (Crystal Dynamics/Square Enix for PS3, Xbox 360)
– Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception (Naughty Dog/SCEA for PlayStation 3)
Best Handheld/Mobile Game
– Contre Jour (Mokus/Chillingo/EA for iPad, iPhone)
– Mario Kart (Nintendo/Nintendo for 3DS)
– Sound Shapes (Queasy Games/SCEA for PSVita)
– Super Mario (Nintendo EAD Tokyo/Nintendo for 3DS)
– Uncharted: Golden Abyss (SCE Bend Studio/Naughty Dog/SCEA for PSVita)
I suppose even Nintendo is interested in comparisons! The company posted the following image on their Twitter account, showing off the graphical upgrade in Ocarina of Time 3D:
Perhaps this would be a good time to ask who purchased the game so far. It’s nice that a lengthy, epic 3DS game is finally available to play.
Miyamoto on the Wii U controller and how he doesn’t believe it’s changing what worked in the past…
“Well, we still have the Wii Remotes compatible with our new system, so I think in terms of play styles I think you still have the options you had in the past. I think one of the benefits of having the new controller with the screen is that you could play an entire game on it while someone else is doing something on the television. Of course, you could use the touch screen for simple things like drawing pictures or using it for something like an FPS, leveraging the screen as well as the buttons in a new way. You could also use it in a Zelda game, with a map and items on the bottom screen.”
From the makers of Valet Parking 1989TM comes 1950s Lawn Mower Kid sTM for the Nintendo DSiWare serviceTM. This is a frantic game all about mo(w)vment. Keep the TNT-kids mowing at all times and keep away from dogs, ducks, cats and angry Old Joe in suburban America of the 1950s. Control time and speed through Mr Mowman’s mysterious contraptions. Avoid mowing down intricate flowerbeds, crashing into neatly laid tables or rabid angry animals.
Matti Larsson, CEO of Zordix:
“This little gem have been brewing with us for quite a while now and we have been able to tweak, test and perfect the gameplay so that we know that it’s both fun and challenging. We are exceptionally satisfied with the music for the game which is a perfect fit for the Nintendo DSi™”
Dual Stylus Gameplay Brings Immersive Sports Challenges to Nintendo 3DS
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 21, 2011) – Leading video game publisher and developer NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc., today releases DualPenSports™ exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS™ system. DualPenSports is the only Nintendo 3DS title with dual-action stylus control, enabling handheld gamers a new and immersive way to compete in classic sports games. Each copy of DualPenSports will come packaged with two special sports styluses, making sure all players will be able to experience the exciting challenges and training modes with dual stylus gameplay.
Taking advantage of the Nintendo 3DS, DualPenSports brings a unique twist to traditional handheld sports games with its dual stylus gameplay and 3D visuals. Offering seven exciting sports challenges, including Soccer, Boxing, Archery and more, players can take on a number of dual-handed exercises for a stimulating mental workout and improved hand eye coordination.
Thanks to JT for the tip!
Latest Adaptations in Famed Bejeweled Franchise Coming in Q4 2011 to Nintendo DS®, PlayStation®3, PSN, Xbox 360®and Xbox LIVE®Arcade
SEATTLE, Washington – June 2 1 , 2011 — PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced plans to bring five new adaptations of its famed Bejeweled® 3 franchise to the Nintendo DS ®, PlayStation ® 3, PSN, Xbox 360 ®, and Xbox LIVE ® Arcade. This move marks the first time a Bejeweled title will appear on all the top video game platforms simultaneously. The games are scheduled to ship in Q4 2011 in both North America and Europe.
“Critics agree that Bejeweled 3 raised the standard for match-3 games to new heights,” said Ed Allard, studio head at PopCap Games. “This holiday, we’re bringing that experience to PlayStation 3, PSN, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and Nintendo DS gamers with adaptations that look great and play even better on each platform.”
