All Articles: E3 2013

Here’s a list of Best Buy stores that will host E3 demos from Nintendo

bestbuylogoNintendo and Best Buy are bringing E3 2013 to the people. Or rather, to the people that live within driving distance of select Best Buy stores across the US and Canada.

Nintendo will bring some of the same Wii U demos they’re showing at this year’s E3 Expo to 110 Best Buy stores this June. The Wii U demos will be playable at select Best Buy stores on Wednesday, June 12 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, June 15 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Nintendo has yet to announce which titles will be playable at their Best Buy showcase, but the publisher has confirmed that Mario Kart Wii U, the first 3D Super Mario game for the Wii U, and Sonic: Lost World will all appear at this year’s E3 Expo.

The complete list of US Best Buy locations that will host Nintendo’s E3 demos can be found after the break. Canadian demo locations will be announced at a later date. (more…)

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Ubisoft plans to announce multiple next-gen games at E3 2013

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Ubisoft’s Fall 2013 lineup will be well represented at this year’s E3 Expo as the publisher plans to display five titles at the gaming showcase, as well as multiple unannounced next-generation games:

  • Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
  • Rayman Legends
  • South Park: The Stick of Truth
  • Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist
  • Watch Dogs

Ubisoft’s E3 Press Conference will take place on Monday, June 10 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time). The company will post a livestream of the presentation on YouTube for everyone who can’t attend the E3 Expo. Updates from the show floor will also be posted on Ubisoft’s Facebook page, Twitter feed, and official blog during E3 week.

“This is a pivotal moment for the video game industry, and E3 is the opportunity for us to share our vision for the future,” said Yves Guillemot, Ubisoft’s CEO. “We have many incredible games in development, and we’re especially excited to share more on our next-gen titles, which will deliver more connected, immersive and interactive experiences to our fans.”

So, any guesses on what Ubisoft’s unannounced next-gen games will be?

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Tecmo Koei at E3 2013: Dynasty Warriors 8, Dead or Alive 5, Ninja Gaiden Z, more

tecmokoei-logoTecmo Koei is bringing a quintet of games to this year’s E3 Expo and their lineup should look quite familiar to anyone who knows the company well.

Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z, the next game in the Ninja Gaiden series (and the first not to star Ryu Hayabusa), leads off their lineup. A newly announced “early 2014” release date accompanies its E3 appearance.

New entries in two other long-running franchises, Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate and Dynasty Warriors 8, will also be included at Tecmo Koei’s E3 booth.

Finally, two Vita games: Atelier Meruru Plus: The Apprentice of Arland, an RPG re-release, and Toukiden, a new game from the Dynasty Warriors development team, will also be on hand.

More details about all of these titles, straight from Tecmo Koei, can be found after the break. (more…)

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Zumba Fitness World Party coming to Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii U, Wii

It’s the news you’ve been waiting for… a Zumba game has been announced for the Xbox One! Majesco has announced that Zumba Fitness World Party is in development for Microsoft’s next-generation console. it will be available “later this year.”

Zumba Fitness World Party is also in the works for release on the Wii, Wii U, and Xbox 360 and is scheduled for an October release.

Majesco has provided us with more information about Zumba Fitness World Party than you could ever ask for, which you can find after the break. They also promised that we’ll learn even more about the game at E3 2013. So mark your calendar. (more…)

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Aksys Games will have two unannounced games at E3 2013

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Aksys Games plans to bring at least five titles to this year’s E3 Expo, including Muramasa Rebirth (Vita), A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX (XBLA), several unnamed mobile games, and two brand new titles.

Here’s what Aksys had to say about their E3 presence (from the company blog):

Two New Titles – We’ll be announcing two new titles that we’re bringing to these here shores! Are you ready? Stop on by and find out! We’ll have awesome trailers and… oh my goodness!… playables!

A Mobile What? – We’ll also be showing off one of our first mobile titles, so if you’re mobile friendly, come on in!

Muramasa Rebirth – The critically-acclaimed hit, slated to ship on June 25th, will be available to play! We’ll also show off that beautiful lithograph for the special edition (it’s really pretty, we promise).

A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda EX – Announced back in March, this hit game is set to grace XBLA, and will be playable for the first time on the Xbox 360 at E3. What are you waiting for?!

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We’ll get a “first look” at EA’s Star Wars games at E3 2013

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Electronic Arts has a lot planned for this year’s E3 Expo. In addition to a more expansive look at Battlefield 4, the public debut of Need For Speed Rivals, and a rundown of their EA Sports slate, the megapublisher will give gamers a “first look” at their plans for the Star Wars series.

If you recall, Visceral Games is working on one title in the Star Wars universe while DICE’s new Los Angeles team is working on another.

All of this news will be delivered during “The Download,” EA’s 2013 E3 Press Conference. “The Download” is scheduled for Monday, June 10 at 4:00 PM (Eastern Time) and you’ll be able to watch on Spike TV or online at EA.com/e3.

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E3 2013: The Roadmap To Victory for Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony

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Even with the rise of PAX Prime, PAX East, the San Diego Comic-Con, and Gamescom, the annual E3 Expo is still the game industry’s premiere showcase for “what’s next.” And every year, half the fun of the festivities is picking apart the press conferences from Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony and declaring a winner.

I admit, picking press conference winners is more than a little silly. But the three companies are locked in a vicious three-way battle for your video game dollar. Even as the total market has expanded, the opportunities for any individual company have shrunk. So anytime one can wrest control of the headlines away from the other two is a victory. But what can each consolemaker do to ensure a win? Read on and follow our E3 Roadmaps for Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony to find out. (more…)

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Giancarlo Esposito narrates Bungie’s first Destiny trailer

Giancarlo Esposito (formerly of Breaking Bad, currently of Revolution, and the man who knows who Keyser Soze is) narrates “The Law of the Jungle,” the first trailer for Bungie’s sci-fi space epic, Destiny.

The trailer, which was actually directed by Jon Favreau, also promises that the first gameplay footage of the game will be revealed during Sony’s E3 Press Conference on Monday, June 10.

Destiny is currently without a release date, but is expected to be released sometime in 2014.

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