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It’s not the twinning but the taking part that counts, right? Nope. How you win or lose something like E3 is hard to fathom, but the reaction to Microsoft’s conference was certainly positive – so much so that the Xbox 360 platform holder seems happy to declare victory. I think …
Read More »Microsoft wont ditch the joypad
The industry’s move to embrace motion control does not mean the end of the traditional joypad, Microsoft has asserted. E3 was defined by both Sony and Microsoft’s demonstrations of their new motion-based control options, but neither firm looks set to follow the Wii and ditch the joypad as their primary …
Read More »Mario Galaxy 2 was originally a remix
Speaking at an E3 Nintendo roundtable, Nintendo’s development legend Shigeru Miyamoto has admitted that the new Super Mario Galaxy title was originally designed as a remix of the first game before being expanded to a fully-fledged sequel. VG247 reports that the game now contains 95 per cent original title, with …
Read More »Crytek: No clear difference between Crysis 2 on 360 and PS3
Crytek CEO Cevat Yerli has told MCV’s sister mag Develop that there will be little discernable difference between the Xbox 360 and PS3 editions of Crysis 2, though the PC version will push ahead of the pack. Many believe that the engine can push the PS3 and Xbox 360 to …
Read More »Team 17: UMD never really got going
Team 17 Studio Head Martyn Brown has praised Sony’s newest PSP console, adding that the platform holder has made a wise move in embracing digital distribution. Brown, however, did not offer the same level of praise for Sony’s UMD format. I think it’s fair to say that the UMD as …
Read More »The secrets and the leaks of this year’s E3
This year’s E3 was a spectacular return to for the show, with all three of the major platform holders making huge announcements that bode well for their respective platforms. But in today’s day and age of 24/7 reporting, keeping those secrets under wraps has becoming increasingly tough. Here’s a quick …
Read More »ROUNDUP: Platform holders at E3
This year’s E3 was an important one for all players. With the global economy still in dire straights and the games industry starting to appear a little vulnerable, it was important that all three platform holders came up with some big ideas to keep the interest in gaming on its …
Read More »Miyamoto confirms new Wii Zelda
Development legend Shigeru Miyamoto has revealed tantalising first details for its new Zelda game on Wii. Discussed during a roundtable and reported by Gamespot, Miyamoto said he hopes to see the game hit shelves next year, and incorporates Wii MotionPlus – so much so that it may require the device …
Read More »ROUNDUP: Sony E3 press conference
With Microsoft having thrown such a great show yesterday, the pressure was on Sony to do the same tonight – a challenge it certainly rose to. It’s motion tech may be a little me-too, but seems technically sound. Where it really impressed though was with its blossoming support for PSP …
Read More »SONY: Project Trico becomes The Last Guardian
Sony has showcased The Last Guardian in trailer form at its pre-E3 press conference in LA. Previously known as Project Trico, The Last Guardian was confirmed with the very video that was previously leaked to the press last month. Few further details were announced, with Sony Computer Entertainment of America …
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