Ah, now this is a Zelda trailer done right. Fantastic music is included (that piece sounds new to me!), and we finally get to see a number of areas that haven’t been shown much in the past. Dungeons, Hyrule locations, and more can be seen in the video. If you’re a Zelda fan, you’re definitely going to want to check out the trailer above.
Update: SEGA told Famitsu that they’ll be bringing Sonic-related content to the show. Sonic Generations is included, which we now know will be released for the 3DS.
There were a few announcements at Konami’s E3 conference last year, though none of them were truly noteworthy. Might this year be different? Apparently so. According to this week’s Famitsu, Konami will be sharing reveals for existing franchises and brand new projects. The magazine states that an E3 site will open on June 3 and more information will be available next week. Konami will be hosting a pre-E3 show on June 2.
Team Ninja/Tecmo Koei also discussed some of their plans for this year’s E3. They’ll be featuring a game which already has a teaser trailer (unfortunately for Nintendo fans, this is most likely Ninja Gaiden 3), and other secrets will be revealed as well. It’s possible that some new support for the 3DS could be shown, or perhaps Project Cafe.
Famitsu could have some E3 scoops over the next couple of weeks as the trade show approaches. As always, we’ll be sure to bring you the latest information from the magazine.
Finally, the rumors can be put to rest. Following a great deal of speculation, it has been confirmed that Sonic Generations will be released for the 3DS. A snapshot of Nintendo Power’s upcoming issue shows that the title is prominently featured in the latest edition of the magazine.
The news today regarding Shinobi 3DS has also been confirmed. A LinkedIn profile revealed that Griptonite Games is handling development.
We’ll have news on both games very soon.
BURLINGAME, Calif. – Tecmo Koei America today announced the renowned heavy hitting brawler DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions, developed by Team NINJA and published by TECMO KOEI America has begun to fight its way to retailers nationwide. Uniting long time series fans with new challengers, DEAD OR ALIVE Dimensions transports players to stunning new interactive locales and offers players intense fast-paced combat exclusively on the new Nintendo 3DS handheld system.
Compete as one of 25 playable DEAD OR ALIVE characters to inflict heavy damage on interactive stages. Classic characters like Kasumi and Ayane along with more recent personas such as Eliot and Hitomi come together to retell the saga of the franchise in a never-before seen way. Through the CHRONICLE mode, one of twelve game modes available, players journey to reveal certain characters’ pasts and learn how each of the characters relate to one another. Use social applications of the Nintendo 3DS via StreetPassTM in the THROWDOWN mode. Unlock special character figurines by competing with profiles of other fighters you encounter via StreetPass to add new depths to multiplayer combat.
Information about the game isn’t available just yet, but IGN is promising a look at the game on Thursday. We’ll bring you the details then.
I should note that this is the actual European boxart for Wii Play: Motion. The item we posted last month was the box, whereas the image above is the case.
Ah, yes. The first game of what will surely be an entire lineup of “Mama” games for the 3DS has finally been announced. Mama’s going back to the kitchen!
EDISON, N.J., – May 24, 2011 – Majesco Entertainment (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, is bringing back the fan favorite video game chef for two exciting new titles that offer something for everyone – Cooking Mama 4: Kitchen Magic and Camping Mama: Outdoor Adventures, coming exclusively to Nintendo 3DSTM and Nintendo DSTM, respectively. The best-selling Mama franchise has sold 8 and a half million units in North America alone, and these new titles feature enough activities and challenges to keep both seasoned Mama fans and new players busy for hours on end.
“We’re very proud of the work we’ve put in to make the Mama brand one of the most successful and recognizable franchises in the industry,” said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. “Gamers of all ages and backgrounds have been enjoying the Mama titles for years, and we think they’ll continue to do so with these next two additions as Mama explores new territories, be it the wild outdoors or the new technology the 3DS provides. With three additional cross-platform Mama skus planned for 2012, as well as the continued expansion of Cooking Mama Friend’s Café on Facebook, Majesco is committed long-term to this beloved franchise.”
THE GAME IS ABOUT TO CHANGE!
EA AND SPIKE TV COME TOGETHER FOR EXCLUSIVE LIVE BROADCAST OF EA’S 2011 E3 SHOWCASE EVENT WITH “GAMECHANGERS: EA 2011 PREVIEW”One-Hour Special Premieres Live, Coast-to-Coast and Commercial Free on Monday June 6 at 3:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM PT
New York, NY, May 24, 2011 – Spike TV, the #1 network for video game programming, today announced that it is working with leading game publisher Electronic Arts Inc., (NASDAQ: ERTS) for an exclusive live, commercial-free telecast of the company’s 2011 showcase event at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), the gaming industry’s leading trade show.
Broadcasting from the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, Gamechangers: EA 2011 Preview, premieres live nationwide Monday, June 6 at 3:30 PM ET/12:30 PM PT.
