Harvest Moon Developer Teases New Game

Natsume, the developers behind the family friendly Harvest Moon and Rune Factory franchises, have announced that they are preparing to show off a new game next week. Here’s a few teasers related to the new title which they’ve left up to the fans to deduce.

A weekend treat for you guys: We’re gonna sneak out an announcement next week, and YOU, our loyal followers, are all going to get it early!

Hint #1: The announcement contains a “celebration”
Hint #2: The announcement will relate to a series…
Hint #3: The announcement will relate to a series…in which there are at least 3 previous entries…
- Natsume via Twitter

More Evidence That Wii U Supports 2 Controllers?

It still remains unknown whether or not Wii U supports two tablet controllers. The leaked Rayman Legends trailer suggested that it only supports one device, but new information from a forum member at Neogaf claims that documents Nintendo Europe‘s representatives and distributors got last August confirm that Wii U will indeed support two tablet controllers.

Pokemon Conquest GameStop Pre-Order Gifts Announced

Those of you that decide to purchase Pokemon Conquest in North America through GameStop will be entitled to passwords for various Pokemon, which include Emolga, Riolu, Scyther, Lapras, and Pikachu. Gamers who spend 1000 GameStop Power-Up Rewards points will be eligible to receive another five passwords for Larvitar, Axew, Beldum, Sneasel, and Darmanitan. Pokemon Conquest is exclusive to Nintendo DS and is due to be released in North America on June 18th.

Pokemon Black & White 2 Four-Disc Soundtrack Announced

The Pokemon Company has announced that it plans to release a Pokemon Black & White 2 four-disc soundtrack in Japan on July 25th. The soundtrack will feature a staggering 173 tracks and will encompass all the music found throughout the game. Gamers who pick up the soundtrack will also be treated to new, unreleased tracks from Pokemon Black & White, Emerald, and Platinum, along with a 24 page color booklet which details the development of Pokemon Black & White 2.

E3 Hype “The Next-Generation Of Gaming Is Coming Exclusively To Spike”

Always one to hype up E3, Spike TV and GameTrailers Geoff Keighley has hinted on Twitter that we should be seeing the next generation of gaming revealed on Spike’s E3 coverage. Of course, he could be alluding to Wii U, or we could be given a tantalising glimpse at Sony or Microsoft’s next video game consoles.

“The next-generation of gaming is coming exclusively to Spike at E3. More details soon.”

Need For Speed Most Wanted 2 Revealed By E3 Schedule

We heard rumours a while back that EA were preparing a sequel to the immensely popular Need for Speed: Most Wanted and now the title has been confirmed. The news broke via an E3 booth schedule by Twitch TV which shows that both Need For Speed: Most Wanted 2, and the soon to be released Battlefield 3 DLC, will be playable at EA’s E3 booth.

Spike TV Partnering With LucasArts For The “Epic” Star Wars Announcement

Geoff Keighley, host of Spike TV’s GTTV, has Tweeted that Spike TV will be partnering with LucasArts to bring you the world premiere of the next big Star Wars game franchise. Keighley says that he was blown away by the caliber of the team on this project and their bold vision for this new Star Wars title. The new game will be revealed to the world on June 4th during Spike’s “E3 All Access Live” primetime special beginning at 10:00 pm ET.

“I am blown away by both the caliber of the team on this project and their bold vision for this new ‘Star Wars’ title. I can’t wait to introduce our viewers to this game and show off the footage that left my jaw on the floor when I first saw it.”

LucasArts Tease Unannounced Game For E3

LucasArts are preparing to show off an unannounced title at this years E3 event. The studio have issued press invitations to see an “unannounced game in development”. Rumours circulating the internet suggest that LucasArts could be getting ready to show off another game in the highly regarded BattleFront series. The development team were also rumoured to be working on a Star Wars MMO for Wii U last month.

Wii U Final Development Kits Sent Out

Developers have reportedly received the final development kits from Nintendo. The latest development kits are now marked “mass production,” which means that they will be the final version of the hardware that will ship to the public later this year. Last week a QA tester from Traveller’s Tales posted an image of the latest version of the Wii U controller which was clearly branded Wii U – which means the name is likely to stay.