Nintendo E3 New Games / Screenshots and Gameplay Trailers

Nintendo’s video games have always had an element that can put great big smiles on people’s faces: It’s that special Nintendo magic. It’s that certain undefinable something that makes people’s eyes light up, whether they’ve been playing for decades or they’re picking up a game for the first time. At this week’s E3 video game trade show in Los Angeles, Nintendo is showcasing the invention and reinvention of video game experiences – from unique new ways to play to new takes on fan-favourite games and franchises.

Interactive figures called “amiibo,” scheduled to arrive this year, can be used with multiple Nintendo games, bringing a touch of Nintendo’s magic to the toys-to-life category. With the addition of amiibo to a solid lineup of games on the way, there has never been a better time to own a Wii U or Nintendo 3DS system.

“Nintendo has always represented a unique source of video game entertainment for the widest range of gamers,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s president and chief operating officer. “We create timeless games with twists and turns that provide hours of enjoyment for fans of all ages, and this year with the introduction of amiibo, we’re pushing the creative envelope forward in compelling new ways.”

New Ways to Play: The toys-to-life category as a whole is extremely strong on Nintendo platforms, and Nintendo’s approach with amiibo adds another dimension to the category. Not only can amiibo interact with a particular game, but a single amiibo will continue to entertain in surprising ways, as they can be designed to be compatible across multiple games. Additionally, the Wii U GamePad controller shines in a slate of unique interactive games from Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto.

· amiibo: Figures of Nintendo characters can interact with multiple future Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games in unique new ways, providing fresh game-play experiences and a great value for consumers with compatibility across multiple games. Fans can buy and collect amiibo, to bring them closer to the games and characters they love. By the end of the year, Nintendo’s foray into the toys-to-life category will inject energy into the genre. Nintendo will launch amiibo with around 10 figures. More will be launched during the holiday season and throughout 2015. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U will be the first game to support amiibo. Other games that will support amiibo include Mario Kart 8, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Mario Party 10 and Yoshi’s Woolly World, with more to come. A new NFC reader/writer being designed for Nintendo 3DS is scheduled to launch in 2015.
· Games from Shigeru Miyamoto: Shigeru Miyamoto provides an early look at a slate of games he has in development that use the Wii U GamePad controller in different and interesting ways designed to unlock the full potential of the Wii U console.

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Nintendo Direct E3 2013 Video and Screenshots from New Wii U Exclusive Titles

Nintendo Direct LogoNintendo today unleashed a strong list of powerhouse games that will be available for Wii U this year, and provided first looks at key titles coming in 2014. These include some of the video game industry’s most beloved franchises and characters, from Mario and Donkey Kong, to Luigi, Pikmin and Pokémon to The Legend of Zelda, Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros.

Nintendo Global President Satoru Iwata introduced many of the games during a Nintendo Direct announcement:

“Nearly every major piece of Nintendo IP will be represented on our platforms in 2013, with even more coming in 2014,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, Nintendo of America’s president and chief operating officer. “There’s one fundamental truth in the video game industry: Software sells hardware. That was true with Wii and Nintendo DS, it’s starting to happen with Nintendo 3DS and will be on display this summer and holiday season with Wii U. When gamers are making their purchasing decisions this year they’re going to find that the games and experiences they want are either unique or entirely exclusive to a Nintendo platform.”

In addition to all of the game experiences available right now at E3, Nintendo has partnered with Best Buy to bring four upcoming Wii U games to the public for the first time. Visitors to participating Best Buy stores will be able to play demo versions of Super Mario 3D World, Mario Kart 8, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD and Donkey Kong Country Returns: Tropical Freeze. The games will be playable 4-8 p.m. local time on Wednesday, June 12, and 1-5 p.m. local time on Saturday, June 15. A complete list of participating stores for Canada can be found at http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/nintendo-e3-demo.aspx. U.S residents can find the list here: http://www.bestbuy.com/NintendoEvents

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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney E3 2013 Screenshots and Trailer

Courtroom hero Phoenix Wright returns in the release of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies this Fall.

Previously announced for the West as Ace Attorney 5, the title will be available to purchase as a digital download exclusively via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.

The much loved gameplay and features from previous titles in the series are for the first time in stunning 3D, bringing the trials to life and putting players directly in the heart of the action.

E3 2013 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trailer:

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Majesco Entertainment Company Announces E3 Line Up

Majesco_Logo_smallMajesco Entertainment Company, an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, announced today its line-up for this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) being held in Los Angeles, June 11-13. From Zumba Fitness World Party, the culturally-rich fitness experience that expands your horizons, to the adventure-filled fun with the boys of summer in Phineas and Ferb: Quest for Cool Stuff, Majesco Entertainment, located in South Hall meeting room #308a, will debut playable demos of both games for the first time.

Majesco also officially announced today its distribution partnership with publisher Little Orbit. Majesco will distribute three titles under terms of the Little Orbit agreement, all based on strong licensed brands including Monster High, Barbie and Young Justice. The following Majesco and Little Orbit titles will be shown together in E3 meeting room #308a:

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