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Nintendo has revealed the sequel to Ubisoft’s surprise smash hit, Just Dance. The game allows for up to eight players and will be out in time for Christmas on Nintendo Wii. Just Dance 2 was shown in trailer form at Nintendo’s pre-E3 press conference in Los Angeles. The original Just …

The ever-adaptable Mario is to front a brand new Wii sports title called Mario Sports Mix, which is due out in 2011. Host Reggie Fils-Aime, president of Nintendo America, said of the game: You don’t have to be a games expect to understand its potential popularity.” And he’s right – …

Speaking at the Nintendo E3 press conference, president and CCO of Nintendo America Reggie Fils-Aime has pointed to the forthcoming NBA Jam as a case in point to demonstrate the Wii as a choice destination for sports games. While little else is known about the title, it is set to …

Nintendo has announced The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword, the latest entry in the popular RPG series. Shown for the first time at Nintendo’s E3 press conference, the game returns to the cel-shaded look first seen in The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker. The game is due out for …

Disney’s upcoming Wii adventure game Epic Mickey will be released in Q4 this year. The announcement was made at Nintendo’s E3 conference by president Reggie Fils-Aime and head of Junction Point Studios Warren Spector. Epic Mickey was showcased live by Adam Creighton, producer of the game. Fils-Aime said: We grew …

3D a constant part of Nintendo's paln, says Iwata

Activision has made the claim that its balance sheet is stronger than the US Treasury’s” at its E3 conference last night. The publisher’s chief financial officer Thomas Tippl told investors: We’re the only publisher that developers can count on for being around in the long term. Around $1.5bn was handed …

Rare-created N64 classic now in hands of another UK studio

WoW and Starcraft II resources boosted in time for E3