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Is Nintendo’s Online Infrastructure Its Weak Point?

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The Wii U is the single new confirmed video game console that will be showcased during next week’s E3, which will make Nintendo the center of attention as they fully-unveil their latest hardware. While the Wii’s online capabilities are not as robust as the PlayStation 3’s and Xbox 360’s online network, the Wii U will be an improvement.

The Nintendo Network was revealed earlier this year for 3DS titles, but Nintendo has not talked about it in detail. At this point, it seems like the Nintendo Network is just another name for the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection but expect Nintendo to discuss the name change and its online plans next week.

Nintendo Announces Special 3DS Photography Event

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Nintendo UK has announced Another Dimension, a series of special events and an interactive gallery exhibition, to celebrate the Europe-wide 3D photography competition that is currently underway.

Taking place in June will be a series of intimate photography field trips hosted by a range of high profile names, including one of Britain’s best-loved nature enthusiasts, Bill Oddie, and members of The Saturdays. Work created during these unique trips will then be exhibited alongside the best 3D photography work from the competition, within a special pop-up installation created by acclaimed artist Graham Hudson.

Taking in themes of People, Places, Animals, Augmented Reality and Objects, members of the public will be invited to take part in memorable and inspiring experiences, led by some of the UK’s best known and engaging personalities. Together with the opportunity to visit interesting places on a unique day out, they will also learn how to take 3D photographs using Nintendo 3DS consoles, to create a series of fun and eye-catching images, which will be entered into the 3D competition.

Each field trip will also be attended by a member of the Royal Photographic Society who will be on hand to teach people about how to take high quality 3D photographs on their Nintendo 3DS. A unique opportunity to be taken on an intimate, visual adventure by a host of high profile names, the Another Dimension field trips are free and open to the public, and will be filled on first-come, first served basis, by signing up to photocomp@nintendo.co.uk . Confirmed field trips include:

  • 1 JUNE : DRESS UP WITH THE SATURDAYS (secret location)
  • 13 JUNE: WALK WITH DINOSAURS WITH RICK EDWARDS (Bristol Zoo)
  • 14 JUNE: STREET ART WALK WITH PURE EVIL (East London)
  • 15 JUNE: A TRIP TO THE ZOO WITH BILL ODDIE (Battersea Park Zoo, London)

Spy Hunter Reboot Coming To Nintendo 3DS (Trailer)

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Warner Bros has announced that it plans to bring a Spy Hunter reboot to the Nintendo 3DS along with the PlayStation Vita. The new game is described as being a more thrilling and dangerous version. Players will play as Agent, who drives the G-6155 Interceptor supercar which is equipped with advanced weaponry, will go up against a global terrorist organization set on world domination. Spy Hunter will be out this Fall.

“Spy Hunter’s classic gameplay has been upgraded to give PlayStation Vita and 3DS players a new, adrenaline-charged experience.”

“Gamers now have more choice in the transformation and customization with greater hand controls, brilliant graphics and enhanced action cameras.”

- Samantha Ryan, SVP of production and development at Warner Bros

Nintendo Keeps Its Promises

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Kotaku has made a list of all announcements and pledges that Nintendo made during E3 2011, and whether they fulfilled their promises. During last year’s E3, Nintendo talked about the eShop for the 3DS and how it will contain a search function and game demos – the promise was kept.

Many plans for The Legend of Zelda’s 25th anniversary were scheduled for all of 2011, which included the symphony orchestras and the release of many Zelda games including the free download of Four Swords – this promise was also kept. There are many more examples on Kotaku’s list and for the most part, Nintendo fulfilled its promises.

Sega Announces E3 Lineup

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Sega has revealed a select bunch of games that it plans to show off at next weeks E3 event in Los Angeles. The games include Aliens Colonial Marines for Wii U along with Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed - which is widely tipped for a Wii U release. Here’s the titles that Sega has confirmed that they will be showing:

  • Aliens: Colonial Marines
  • The Cave
  • Hell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit
  • Jet Set Radio
  • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
  • Super Monkey Ball: Banana Splitz
  • Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown

Get White Yoshi For Mario Tennis Open

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Following the launch of Mario Tennis Open last Friday, Nintendo has today announced a brand new Yoshi Hunt taking place exclusively in Tesco stores this week. The hunt, entitled The Yoshi Chase, will involve tracking down the second in a series of different-coloured Yoshis, playable in Mario Tennis Open, through corresponding QR codes.

The White Yoshi will be distributed exclusively through 30 Tesco stores this Friday 1st June and Saturday 2nd June between the hours of 9.30am and 5.30pm. Black Yoshi was released last week to coincide with the launch of the game with Blue Yoshi and Red Yoshi set to follow at a later date. These characters can only be activated with the QR code held by in-store sampling teams, so be sure to come down with your Nintendo 3DS so you don’t miss out.

White Yoshi will be available at the following Tesco stores: Solihull Extra, Redditch Extra, Bristol Homeplus, Cardiff Extra, Broughton Chester Extra, Bidston Moss Extra, Coventry Arena Extra, Long Eaton Extra, Hull St Stephens Extra, New Oscott Extra, Silverburn Extra, Fort Kinnaird Homeplus, Prescot Extra, Leeds Seacroft Extra, Stockport Extra, Irlam Extra, Lakeside Extra, Milton Keynes Kingston Extra, Newcastle Upon Tyne Extra, Bulwell Extra, Portsmouth Extra, Gallions Reach Extra, Chesterfield Extra, Swindon Extra, Southampton Homeplus, Southend Extra, Sandhurst Extra, Borehamwood Extra, Warrington Extra, Leicester Hamilton Extra

Monster Hunter 4 News Coming Next Month

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Capcom has announced that it plans to share some Monster Hunter 4 news at its Summer Jam event which takes place in Japan next month. Capcom will have a Monster Hunter stage where fans will be able to learn more about the elusive Monster Hunter 4. Hopefully Capcom will grant us a new trailer for the highly anticipated game. Summer Jam takes place in Tokyo between June 30th and July 1st.

Explosion: “The Only System That Sells Will Be The Affordable One”

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It is crucial for a new console to be priced right – a console will not sell well if it is too expensive for the average consumer. Explosion believes that it is natural for new consoles to become more expensive as technology advances, but pricing can also put the console-developer in financial trouble. Explosion thinks that the 3DS was too expensive at its initial price-point and that it would not have been selling as well today if it wasn’t for the price cut, regardless of the games offered. How much are you willing to pay for the Wii U?

Nintendo’s E3 Presentation Is One Week Away

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Nintendo sent out an email to all subscribers of their news reminding them to watch the Nintendo broadcasts on the Nintendo All-Access website. The company will be streaming live broadcasts of E3 coverage from June 5-7. There will be a developer discussion on June 5th after Nintendo’s E3 presentation. The developer discussion will be with Katsuya Eguchi, who is the Wii U hardware producer. What are you most excited about?