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Development of the Wii Vitality Sensor continues and the peripheral could still see a release. At a developer panel at E3, Shigeru Miyamoto said, Development has continued,” Siliconera reports. He went on to say that the sensor, revealed by Nintendo in 2009, has a difficult time performing consistently across a …

E3 2011: AMD shy on details for new graphics chip, though promises high-end performance

E3 2011: Five titles already confirmed for new Nintendo console

Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has cast doubts over recent video demonstrations of rival project Battlefield 3. The publishing exec was cautious not to join in on the widespread acclaim for the Modern Warfare 3 rival – particularly due to its graphical sophistication – and believes questions still hang over how …

E3 2011: Nintendo extends its longstanding relationship with the processor firm

Shigeru Miyamoto has announced that Pikmin 3 is coming to Wii U, according to Eurogamer. The Nintendo guru said he decided to delay development on the planned Wii title and move it over to Nintendo’s newly announced successor. He added the franchise will be especially suited to HD visuals. A …

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E3 2011: Irrational Gamesâ?? creative director details Sony handheld project

Sony Computer Entertainment president Kazuo Hirai wants PlayStation Vita to turn a profit within the next three years, reports Reuters. He also said he expects sales of the company’s new handheld to outsell the PSP. Jack Tretton, president of SCEA, has said PlayStation Vita will arrive in Japan this year, …

E3 2011: 'We have only seen a PC version of DICE project', Activision boss says