Re: Killswitchmad's E3 2012 Live Thread

by **Killswitchmad** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 2:58

It's probably the best use of Augmented Reality that I've seen to date and offers a really clever way of getting kids to read

by **Killswitchmad** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 3:00

oops bit of a cock up on stage but it's a work in progress

by **Killswitchmad** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 3:07

HTC Android phones to become "Playstation Certified" will come with the Playstation Mobile games app allowing you to play Playstation games on your phone

by **Killswitchmad** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 3:09

God of War Acension on screen

by **Killswitchmad** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 3:11

I want it now! I love God of War and ths looks amazing!

by **Killswitchmad** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 3:18

The Last of Us is now up!

by **Killswitchmad** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 3:24

Yet another game that looks nothing short of amazing!

by **Killswitchmad** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 3:26

Well that's a wrap, A far, far better conference than Microsoft's it seems this might well be the year that the PS3 becomes the better console

by **Killswitchmad** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 3:37

I'll be back at 5pm tomorrow with all the latest from Nintendo Smile

by **Andy** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 7:04

welcome back to the foreman tom Twisted Evil

by **Andy** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 7:18

current plans for game purchases this year have gone from borderlands 2 and maybe farcry 3 to many many more, cheers thomas Razz

by **Waylander FWG** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 7:44

Definitely sounds like Sony have got the upper hand so far, seems more concentrated on just games rather than Kinect/Move. Let's see what Nintendo have to offer Smile

by **FWG Catatonic** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 8:41

very good job there thomas Cheers

by **MAVERiCK FWG** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 10:17

im actually looking forward to the Nintendo keynote,the Wii U has really interested me since E3 last year.

by **Killswitchmad** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 21:45

Apologiees to everyone that tuned in for the Nintendo conference, I had to go out just as it started annoying so here's a quick recap for you Smile

10:10 AM And with the new credo of "Together. Better" and a one last look at NIntendoLand, the show is a wrap!

10:08 AM Reggie sez, Wii U is the tool of together.

10:08 AM NintendoLand confirmed as launch title for Wii U this holiday.

10:05 AM Multiplayer is emphasized; can players cooperate against the all-seeing GamePad ghost player?

10:02 AM Luigi's Ghost Mansion demonstration, capturing the feel of classic horror movies.

10:00 AM Three objectives to designing NintendoLand: new level of gameplay using the GamePad, enjoyable either multiplayer or singleplayer, and Miiverse support.

9:59 AM 12 "attractions" in all, including ones based on the Zelda and Animal Crossing franchises.

9:56 AM Now Reggie introduces NintendoLand as a Wii U title, Katsuya Eguchi and Jonathan Yeckley take the stage to better explain how this theme park.

9:56 AM Pretty much the same Ubisoft showcase trailer as one in the publisher's show yesterday.

9:55 AM Reggie looks goods as a zombie, and sounds good as one too.

9:54 AM ZombiU is next. The GamePad is your survival kit: inventory, scanner, sniping and hacking tool, and as your means to break free from the clutches of zombies.

9:53 AM Reggie is one mean dancer taskmaster, or "puppet master." Just like his day job at Nintendo.

9:51 AM Xavier Poix, director of Ubisoft France, takes the stage to introduce Just Dance 4. Yes, more dancers. Unfortunately, Reggie is not one of them. He is controlling with the GamePad.

9:50 AM Guillemot agrees the Wii U is indeed innovative and thanks NIntendo, awwww.

9:49 AM You can never escape Ubisoft. Co-founder Yves Guillemot takes the stage to introduce his company's Wii U titles.

9:46 AM LEGO City Undercover revealed for Wii U as an open-world exploration title featuring LEGO cops. Starring Chase McCain, a legend who knows some of Mario's tricks. Handheld version also coming.

9:45 AM 3rd party 3DS game showcase trailer includes Castlevania: Mirror of Fate, Disney's Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion, Scribblenauts: Unlimited, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance.

9:42 AM Luigi returns in new Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon for 3DS. Not for the arachnophobic. Eerier in 3D, this holiday season.

9:41 AM Paper Mario Sticker Star is next, with STICKERS as a strategic element. They're your commands to kick ass and get around, man! Also available as digital download this holiday season.

9:40 AM New Super Mario Bros. 2 up first, launching Aug. 19th.

9:39 AM 1hr 3DS special tomorrow starting at 6:00 PM PST.

9:38 AM Scott Moffit of NOA now takes the stage to remind us all of the 3DS.

9:37 AM FreeStyleGames' SiNG (working title) confirmed as rhythm title for Wii U. Now you can embrass yourself further while singing and dancing with Wii U GamePad.

9:34 AM Wii Fit U trailer introduces new minigames for calorie burning, assuming your quads can take it. Off-TV play also confirmed.

9:33 AM Reggie's body was ready for Wii Fit then, especially now that 43 million units of titles have sold. Wii Fit U confirmed.

9:31 AM 3rd party title trailer showcase includes Darksiders II, Mass Effect 3, Tank! Tank! Tank!, Tekken Tag Tournament 2, Trine 2: Director's Cut, Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge, and Aliens: Colonial Marines.

9:29 AM Gameplay trailer confirms greater exploration elements. Auto Mutt is a dastardly creation, but these can be shared. New multiplayer mode.

9:28 AM Scribblenauts Unlimited coming to Wii U! Jeremiah Slaczka of 5th Cell is on stage to introduce the franchise and new title.

9:27 AM GamePad serves as a quick inventory.

9:26 AM Remote controlled batarangs controlled by GamePad.

9:26 AM B.A.T. mode new to Wii U version.

9:24 AM Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition confirmed for Wii U.

9:23 AM Martin Tremblay, president of WB Interactive takes the stage to introduce Batman: Arkham City

9:23 AM Third-party game title support showcase.

9:22 AM GamePad support for Boost Mode.

9:21 AM New Super Mario Bros. U gameplay trailer.

9:20 AM New Super Mario Bros. U confirmed, with Miiverse support as a "social window."

9:19 AM Miiverse also displays recent screenshots and scores. 3DS, smartphone and PC support coming soon.

9:18 AM Miis gather around "billboards" on your main street to reflect your tastes and trends. Speech bubbles serve as messages.

9:17 AM Miiverse is your main street, where Miis congregate and cause commotion.

9:16 AM GamePad showcase. Button layout and touchscreen explained, as well as built-in features like gyroscope and voice/video chat. Headphone jack and volume control.

9:15 PM Reggie confirms dual GamePad support. Experiences coming soon.

9:14 AM Reggie once again brings up asymmetric gameplay.

9:11 AM Wii U changes three different things: changes gaming, how you interact with friends, and how you enjoy TV.

9:11 AM 20 Wii U titles to be showcased today.

9:10 AM Reggie Fils-Aime takes the stage with an introduction track. He feels like a Purple Pikmin, how nice.

9:10 AM Miyamoto has a Pikmin in his pocket.

9:09 AM Pikmin 3 is all about producing a deeper type of game in today's market, plus with more detailed graphics.

9:08 AM Challenge Mode in Pikmin 3 is all about strategically gathering fruit in the limit.

9:08 AM You can control up to four leaders in Pikmin 3.

9:07 AM Pikmin 3 can be played using GamePad only.

9:07 AM Wii U GamePad displays the map.

9:07 AM More strategic aiming using controllers.

9:07 AM New Rock Pikmin will help break harder objects on the field.

9:05 AM Wii U hardware was well suited to bringing Pikmin to life graphically.

9:05 AM Pikmin 3 first look at last!

9:05 AM The benefits of the subscreen continue to be expounded.

9:04 AM GamePad screen was intended to be the first thing you want to pick up when you fire up Wii U.

9:02 AM It's a Pikmin invasion on the show floor. The show begins with the Wii U, a GamePad is on stage in black. Bill Trinen serves as translator.

9:01 AM Senior director Shigeru Miyamoto is taking the stage in front of an enthusiast audience.

9:00 AM Let's-a go! Bang of gong, Nintendo's press conference is on!

Not much different to last year there, still no specs, price or release date for the Wii-U either Neutral

Zombiiu looked good though!

I must say that it looks like this year has swung very strongly towards Sony for those of us that just want to play games!

by **bal** Tue 5 Jun 2012 - 22:21

Missed all of this over the last couple of days, so will spend the week catching up on this

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