“Of course, it allows us to do things that couldn’t be done until now, so the development staff is showing great interest, but what’s important is how much the users themselves want 3D content. What we’re more looking forward to is the offering of a new business model. Nintendo has been in the hardware business for a long time, and I believe they must be looking closely at Apple’s recent success. We third parties are paying attention to Nintendo’s E3 3DS announcement because of this point as well.” – Capcom CEO Haruhiro Tsujimoto
Well, I guess Capcom doesn’t know that much about the 3DS! Eventually I’d like to see the company support it with a lot of original content. They have talented developers, but a lot of content on the DS has consisted of ports.
Videos
Nintendo Week – 6/7
Puzzle Quest 2
Despicable Me: The Game
Reel Fishing Challenge II
Zoo Disc Golf
Lead the Meerkats
Fire Panic
Demos
Dragon Ball: Origins 2
Rooms DS
Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects
Deca Sports DS – Cheerleading Demo
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing DS
Deca Sports DS – Ping Pong Demo
Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth
Disney the Princess and the Frog
James Cameron’s Avatar: The Game
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
James Patterson Women’s Murder Club: Games of Passion
This information comes from Nintendo Power…
– Wii version developed by Red Fly Studios
– DS version also in development
– Starkiller in the game is a clone made by Darth Vader
– The clone has parts of the original’s memory
– Starkiller knows Vader will betray him, so he breaks out of his holding cell on Kamino
– Searches for Jedi general Rahm Kota
– New dual-lightsaber fighting style
– New force powers
– Jedi Mind Trick: Make enemies attack their allies
– Force Fury: Turn into a super Jedi, Force abilities go to 11
– Releasing this October
Finally on European WiiWare!
Date & price release
June 7th, 2010 – BARCELONA
“NEVES Plus: Pantheon of Tangrams”, the internationally acclaimed puzzle game is ready to land the European WiiWareTM service on Friday, June 11th.
It is priced at only 500 Nintendo PointsTM.
“Addictive and fun, with a great amount of options to keep things interesting” by Craig Harris on IGN UK edition (8 over 10). IGN nominated “NEVES Plus” on the category “Best Puzzle Game” for 2009
“[Nintendo may] steal the show with its upcoming new handheld (scheduled for release by March 2011), the 3DS.” – Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter
“The only price cut that we expect is for Nintendo’s DS in the U.S. (following recent price cuts in the UK and Japan). Nintendo is unlikely to drop the price of the Wii below $199 as it recently introduced a new bundle that includes Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort, and the Wii Motion Plus. Similarly, Sony is unlikely to announce a PS3 price cut, as we believe a price reduction below $299 may lead to a loss on each unit sold. Microsoft is not expected to drop the price of the Xbox 360 below $299 either; instead, we expect the company to bundle the Natal motion controller with a redesigned (slim and black) console.” – Wedbush Morgan Securities analyst Michael Pachter
The 3DS is definitely one of the biggest mysteries of E3. Even though we know it exists and that it can play games in 3D without glasses, a flood of details are expected to be unveiled next week. If the system turns out to be innovative like past Nintendo handhelds and a few noteworthy titles are shown, gaming fans will probably look back fondly at this year’s conference.
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
Okamiden
Bionic Commando Rearmed 2
Sengoku BASARA: Samurai Heroes
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
Dead Rising 2
Dead Rising 2: Case Zero
MotoGP 09/10
In addition to the titles listed above, Capcom said that they have a few surprises up their sleeves as well.
“Given the track record of ‘hardcore’ Wii exclusives, I would bet that sales are underwhelming. It’s a funny thought to resurrect a 10 year-old brand – maybe longer – and keep it a Nintendo exclusive. It is unlike Activision to do an exclusive, and I am particularly surprised that they would do it with Goldeneye. I completely agree that most of the original audience is pretty hardcore, and think a Rare game on the 360 would have a better chance. Perhaps this is all due to the James Bond license, but… a Wii exclusive is odd.” – Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter
Even though the sales of the game will be questionable, the remake would probably have a better chance of obtaining success over titles like as Little King’s Story and Dead Space Extraction. The IP is slightly more recognizable, and the peripheral – if what we saw is the real deal – could push sales at least a bit. Although, the odd thing about all of this is that the game hasn’t even been confirmed yet!
