What. The. Fuck. Just when you thought a trailer for an upcoming game couldn't get any more intriguing, along comes PlatinumGames' Mad World, and holy shit, it's an exclusive Wii title! Now who's the boss?
Although I never got the chance to sit down and play through the critically acclaimed God of War and God of War II, I've always had some sort of respect for the series. But then again, I've never owned a Playstation console. The third iteration (technically it's the fifth one) will feature true next-gen graphics on the PS3, as well as Sixaxis tilt functions. The game's director also promises that the game "explains, or ultimately will explain, why there are no more Greek myths."
Good thing that its a first-party title, or else they would've surely lost their exclusivity to Microsoft again.
During its media briefing, Nintendo announced that an exclusive Grand Theft Auto: China Town Wars, built from the grounds up for the company's dual-screen handheld, would be hitting the Nintendo DS this winter. The game features a custom engine, and is set in a modern-day Liberty City. It is being developed by Rockstar Leeds, the same team responsible for the two PSP Grand Theft Auto Games. The game's official website also features a Nintendo Wi-Fi connection logo, hinting at some kind of online feature.
Here's the full press release from Rockstar:
Rockstar Games Announces Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the Nintendo DS™The newest entry in the Grand Theft Auto series for Nintendo's handheld system this winter
NEW YORK—(BUSINESS WIRE)—Rockstar Games, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars. Developed by Rockstar Leeds in conjunction with series creators Rockstar North, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars will be available on the Nintendo DS™ in North America and Europe this winter.
"This is a game that will deliver a rich, fast-paced and intense 'Grand Theft Auto' experience that will be truly unique to Nintendo's handheld platform," said Sam Houser, Founder of Rockstar Games. "Rockstar Leeds, along with the team at Rockstar North, has built upon a decade of progressive design on Grand Theft Auto, and has created something fundamentally fresh and immersive."
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars is an entirely original entry into the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series, and brings a new level of interactivity to its sprawling open environments. With the use of the DS touch screen, players will navigate their way through the streets as they uncover the truth behind an epic tale of crime and corruption within the Triad crime syndicate, delivering the unprecedented amount of depth that has become a true trademark of the franchise.
For more information about Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars, visit: http://www.rockstargames.com/chinatownwars
During their media briefing, Nintendo announced WiiSpeak, a first-party accessory which will effectively bring voice chat to the Wii via a microphone attachment that can be placed near the TV and allow one or more players to speak into it. Consider it a "community microphone" that will allow all players in the same room to communicate with other Wii owners. Users will also be able to post messages to friends' cell phones and message boards. The peripheral was demonstrated alongside the new Animal Crossing: City Folk, which has been announced as the first game to be compatible with the WiiSpeak.
Above is the E3 trailer for the next installment in the Prince of Persia franchise, being developed by Ubisoft Montreal (represent!). It's scheduled to be released in late 2008 (read: holiday season) not only for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, but also for Windows! This game is not a follow-up or a prequel, but rather a new chapter in the PoP universe, introducing a new Prince, as well as a new cel-shaded/hand-drawn art style. As for the video, it oozes serenity and gravitas, and is really just my kind of trailer.
This is the trailer that Capcom unveiled at E3 for their next masterpiece. This game looks like it's going to be so polished, it's unbelievable. I'm really glad that the RE series took a sharp turn with the fourth installment, which is in my opinion one of the best games to have come out in the last 5 years. For those of you who weren't aware, RE 5 will be set in Africa, which is a first for the series. The game is set to come out on Xbox 360 and PS3.
How do you feel about the trailer?
How is that for bitchslap to the face (for Sony/PS3 fanboys)? During the Microsoft E3 2008 press conference, Square Enix president Yoichi Wada took the stage to announce that Final Fantasy XIII would be coming to... the Xbox 360! The game will release simultaneously in Europe and North America with the PS3 version, which takes away any sort of exclusivity to the title for the Sony camp.
Now although I'm glad, because I will be able to play it on my 360, I find it mindbottling (yes, mindbottling) that Sony would allow such an key title to slip away like that into the hands of the competition. I'm actually amazed that Metal Gear Solid 4 ended up being exclusive, and then again, who knows if there isn't a port being worked on for the Xbox 360 awaiting to be announced. All I know is that it's not looking too good for Sony...
A little late there on my part, but just before E3, Nintendo announced Wii MotionPlus, a new peripheral for the Wii Remote. This add-on will apparently bring us the 1:1 motion tracking we have all been waiting for, by attaching to the bottom of the Wiimote and more accurately tracing motions in 3D space by better orienting the controller. Now, from the videos I have seen, this thing could be nothing short of a breakthrough in motion control. I will post some up soon enough.
Here is the full press release:
NINTENDO INTRODUCES THE WII™ MOTIONPLUS
July 14, 2008
Nintendo's upcoming Wii™ MotionPlus accessory for the revolutionary Wii Remote™ controller again redefines game control, by more quickly and accurately reflecting motions in a 3-D space. The Wii MotionPlus accessory attaches to the end of the Wii Remote and, combined with the accelerometer and the sensor bar, allows for more comprehensive tracking of a player's arm position and orientation, providing players with an unmatched level of precision and immersion. Every slight movement players make with their wrist or arm is rendered identically in real time on the screen, providing a true 1:1 response in their game play. The Wii MotionPlus accessory reconfirms Nintendo's commitment to making games intuitive and accessible for everyone. Nintendo will reveal more details about the Wii MotionPlus accessory and other topics Tuesday morning at its E3 media briefing.
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