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Where Can You Watch E3 Press Conferences? Find Out Here

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Every year thousands of gamers log onto video streams of their favorite publishers hoping to catch a glimpse of this year’s biggest games. Where can you find a stream of Microsoft or Sony’s press conference? We’ve got all of the press conference streams handy in one single post. If you’re looking to experience E3 from the comfort of your own home, here’s how you can do it effortlessly.Read More

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Check Out Our First Glimpse At The Wii U’s Menu

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Our first look at the Wiiu’s menu showcases several different aspects of the system. When the system is first turned on players are transported to a menu known as the Miiveruse. On this screen players are able to see a variety of Miis from their friends list, region and those who speak their language from around the world. You are able to get a quick look at what your friends are playing, offering a lot of information at a glance.

Other aspects showcased during the presentation include in game pop-ups where friends are able to leave each other messages within a specific game’s universe. The example shown during the video conference included pop-ups in a Mario world style game. These messages will also be available through the Nintendo 3DS, PC and WiiU Console.

Update:

During a segment of Nintendo direct a small promotional video clip was shown outlining the potential for video conferences between WiiU owners. It is unknown if this feature will be available at launch.

Interestingly the game pad also has a built-in web browser which can be used to broadcast webpages onto a big screen television. Check out several images of the systems menus after the jump.Read More

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Nintendo Confirms Near Field Communication For WiiU Gamepad

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

During today’s Nintendo direct video conference president Satura Iwata confirmed that the Nintendo Wii U Gamepad will support near field communication. We previously speculated that the Wii U tablet would be able to communicate with game cards or figures through NFC technology after an internal ubisoft video leaked out. Mr. Iawata mentioned during the early portion of the conference that the tablet contains both an NFC reader and NFC writer in the lower left-hand section of the game pad.

NFC communication was previously brought the mainstream through Activision’s Skylander series where the technology was used to allow small figures to communicate with the base station.

We’ll have more from the Nintendo direct conference as it continues.

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Nintendo Direct Pre-E3 Presentation Tonight

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Eric Regier

Tonight at 6pm EDT over at the Nintendo Direct website Satoru Iwata will be hosting a broadcast revealing new information about the Wii U.

While no other information has been revealed about what they will be showcasing during the broadcast, it could anything from new games, a price point or just some announcements as to what they will announce at E3. So we’re just 3 hours away from hearing the first information from one of the 3 big names in gaming.

Don’t forget on June 5th 12pm EDT Nintendo will be airing their live E3 presentation over here.

 

 

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AC III Spinoff Featuring a Female Protagonist Heading To Vita?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

The next mobile entry in the Assassins Creed franchise may have been revealed in the latest Game Informer if information posted to popular gaming forum NEOGAF is correct. A member of the NEOGAF community claims to have got their hands on issue of the latest GI which features a preview for Assassin’s Creed III: Liberation for PlayStation Vita.

Supposedly the game will take place alongside Assassins Creed III and will star a young female protagonist named Aveline as she explores New Orleans. Connor from the console version of assassin’s Creed three is also said to make an appearance in Liberation. The title of the game suggests that the slave trade will play a role in the game’s plot and according to the post on NEOGAF Aveline’s mentor maybe an escaped slave.

Hopefully the rumors surrounding Liberation end up being true. We will find out more during either Ubisoft’s or Sony’s press comments on Monday.

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Broken Joysticks: E3 Predictions

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

E3 is almost upon us and like all seasoned gamers we’re excited to see what the big three have in store. We’ve assembled a panel of editors and got their thoughts on what would make this E3 special.  Of course opinions vary as to what each of these companies need to do in order to steal the show.

Below for your consideration, dear readers, are our thoughts and feelings heading into E3 2012. We haven’t seen any behind closed doors presentations, we haven’t played several of the games were about to talk about but that doesn’t mean we aren’t excited. Read along as we share our expectations for one of gaming’s biggest events of the year.Read More

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GTA V To Be Featured At E3? Released In 2012?

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Rockstar Game’s Grand Theft Auto V could have a huge showing at this year’s E3. While the game is currently not known to appear at any particular press conference, rumblings around the Internet suggest that the game could have a huge reveal next week alongside a 2012 release date.

One analysis says that the game will be released on October 23rd 2012. More speculation surrounding GTA V comes from official Xbox Magazine, according to that interview, GTA V is likely to be released this year  due to the fact that Max Payne 3 was released in the second quarter of this year, Giving Rockstar the opportunity to make a huge splash this Fall.

The final piece of speculation making the rounds comes from “Game Master magazine”, who promise that in their next issue (on sale on June 19) a whole slew of new information straight from E3. Prominently featured on their E3 splashpage is the Grand Theft Auto V logo.

Do you think Grand Theft Auto V will make a surprise appearance at this year’s E3? Let us know in the comments below!

 

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Leaked Halo 4 Footage Showcases New Grenade Launcher

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

We know for sure that Halo 4 will be going shown on Monday morning at Microsoft’s E3 press conference. We also know that there is a private internal  private multiplayer beta going on within the depths of MS. It looks like more footage from the internal beta has leaked onto YouTube.

The map featured in the new video looks to be the open air Wraparound, one of the first two maps unveiled back in January. On the weapons front the player mostly uses the assault rifle, again something we’ve seen a lot of, until the last twenty seconds when they pick up a front loaded grenade launcher, similar to the variant we saw in Halo: Reach.

Thankfully this video wasn’t recorded off of a CRT television using a handy cam from the late 90s. Although the quality of this video is still rather poor. Check it out after the jump.Read More

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Skyrim’s Dawnguard Gets Beta Test On Xbox 360

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

The Beta program for the upcoming Dawnguard expansion for The Elderscrolls V Skyrim will be coming to the Xbox 360, Bethesda announced.

In order to apply for the Dawnguard beta you’ll have to have an account on their official forums. Your information on the official application and your account must also match for you to be considered.

The beta program will begin rather quickly with Bethesda selecting testers next week sometime. Those chosen will receive a token to download Dawnguard and will receive the full version of the expansion upon release.

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SEGA Reveals JSR HD’s Soundtrack

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

SEGA has revealed the final soundtrack for this summer’s re-release of the vibrant graffiti game, Jet Set Radio. The original was known not only for its colorful pallet and use of cell shading but also its use of upbeat J-POP and electronica.

Are you ready to grind rails and tag walls all while avoiding the cops? Not all of the music from the original has made it into the re-release but this new version of JSF does contain music from SEGA’s own Hideki Naganuma and Guitar Vader.

Check out the set list after the jump.Read More

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Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2 Reveal Trailer

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Eric Bastelak

So as we begin hyping ourselves up for E3 we here at Broken Joysticks were watching the pre E3 Konami press conference as I mentioned before. Probably one of the biggiest announcements out of that conference besides Metal Gear Solid Rising, was the Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2. It looks as though Gabriel Belmont is now one of the fiends he fought so hard against. Read More

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Metal Gear Solid Rising Cuts Down the Competition

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Eric Bastelak

So early this morning at Konami’s pre E3 show, we received a seak peak of something very beautiful. A new trailer and update of Metal Gear Rising: Revengence. This trailer has shown off the cut physics which show something very similar to what we saw when the game was first announced. MGS Rising, looks amazing I can’t wait to get my hands on the game unfortunatley it won’t be until “Early 2013” now, whenever that is.Read More

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Valve Offering DOTA 2 Beta Access for $39.99

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

Valve has launched an early access program for their upcoming free to play MOBA game DOTA 2. For the small sum *clears throat* .. of $39.99 USD you too can gain early access to the game as well as a collection of in game items.

“The opening of the Dota Store is a big part of our final push to launch,” Valve said in their press release sent out to promote the launch of the online store.

I am not exactly sure how well this will be received by the community. At the time of writing no details where available surrounding what items were included with the early access pass and whether or not they will carry over to the final game, although this is presumably the case. When we tried to access the DOTA 2 store we were presented with an error. Why not try for yourself?

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Z.O.E HD Collection Will Make Mech Fans Very Happy

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Rae Michelle Richards

During their E3 press conference Konami showcased a small segments sorrounding the upcoming Zone of the Enders HD Collection. Combining ports of the first two Zone of the Enders games, originally realsed on the PlayStation 2, Z.O.E HD hopes to introduce a new set of Mech Fans to Kojima’s action packed mech universe.

The segment was rather short but did touch up on a few key points sorrounding this HD upgrade. Similar to what Konami did with the Metal Gear Solid HD Collection textures have been remastered and updated for 1080P displays.  In the video we are shown a side-by-shot showcasing the difference between these two versions. As well as the techniques used by artists to clean up some of the traditional 2D anime artwork.

As a mech fan, I can honestly say I am excited for the Z.O.E HD Collection. Check out the latest developer diary after the jump, Z.O.E HD will be out in Japan in late October and at an unspecified date in Fall 2012 for North America.Read More

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