The latest Disney animated movie is about a video game baddie who becomes good (with cameos by Zangief, Dr. Eggman, and even Bowser!) .
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“Wreck-It Ralph” Trailer
Posted: June 6, 2012 by Andrew Keleher in Gamenomics - Video Games, Movies & TelevisionTags: animation, Disney, movies, pixar, Wreck-It Ralph
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New Poll: Who Had The Best E3 Conference?
Posted: June 5, 2012 by Ian Gaudreau in Gamenomics - Video GamesTags: 3DS, E3, Microsoft, Nintendo, Playstation, Poll, PS Vita, PS3, Sony, Wii U, XBox 360
Known Wii U upcoming titles
Posted: June 5, 2012 by Joel Kost in Gamenomics - Video Games, NintendoTags: Batman, E3, Just Dance, Lego, Mario, Nintendo, Pikmin, Pikmin 3, Scribblenauts, Video Games, ZombiU
Nintendo revealed a plethora of both first and third party games for the Wii U today at its E3 press conference. They threw a lot at its audience at once, so in case you missed anything, here are the new games Nintendo announced and what we know about them. (more…)
Nintendo Conference Highlights
Posted: June 5, 2012 by Ian Gaudreau in Gamenomics - Video Games, NintendoTags: 3DS, E3, IwataSays, Nintendo, NintendoLand, Wii U
I have mixed feelings about the E3 Nintendo conference. Here is my recap of what I am looking forward to (game trailers included):
The Software of the Nintendo Conference
Posted: June 5, 2012 by Jon Erik Christianson in Gamenomics - Video Games, NintendoIf you like Mario’s side-scrolling adventures or games that have been out for a year, then you would have loved Nintendo’s E3 press conference.
If you like Zelda, Kirby, Metroid, Starfox, or actual announcements, then maybe not.
It’s software that sells hardware (like the Wii U or 3DS) and there was a surprisingly tepid software list. In fact, here’s what the showed us:
- Pikmin 3 (technically new announcement, but has been long expected for a loooong time)
- New Super Mario Brothers Wii U (new announcement)
- New Super Mario Brothers 2 for 3DS (already announced, and same exact game franchise spin-off as above)
- Paper Mario: Sticker Star (announced last year and trailer didn’t show anything new)
- Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon (announced last year and trailer showed some new)
- Batman: Arkham City – Armored Edition (no actual new content revealed, year old game)
- Several other games that have been out for a year
- NintendoWorld (aka, Wii U Sports)
- Wii Fit U and Sing (fitness and karaoke)
In short, 4 Mario games, 3 of which had already been announced, 1 Pikmin game, and several games that have already existed on the market. Oh, and karaoke.
I’m excited for Pikmin 3. I don’t really care for Mario sidescroller platformers, so that rules out 2 more games. And I already knew about Luigi and Paper Mario for 3DS, so that isn’t new excitement.
I think being a knowledge-seeking Nintendo fan worked against me. I knew a lot of this stuff long before it was announced. That’s what I get for spoiling myself.
Nertz.
Handheld Gaming vs. Mobile Games
Posted: June 4, 2012 by Ian Gaudreau in Gamenomics - Video GamesTags: 3DS, DS, DSi, Handheld Gaming, Mobile Gaming, Nintendo, Playstation, PS Vita, PSP
While watching E3, they brought up a very important point regarding how mobile device games are on such a high rise with ‘casual gamers’.
I don’t know about you, but this entire situation drives me nuts. I love Angry Birds as much as the next guy, but in my head, it somewhat infuriates me that handheld gaming seems to be a dying art. Now, let me rage at the fact as to why handheld gaming has me so frustrated:
First Impression on “Last of Us”
Posted: June 4, 2012 by Matt Keleher in Gamenomics - Video Games, Sony/PlayStationTags: PS3, The Last Of Us
In world where cover based shooting is quickly becoming the norm, it’s nice to see a game that seems to require more than just running and gunning. The Last of Us is a game that takes its visual cues from the Uncharted series, mixed against the dystopian backdrop of a Stephen King novel.
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PS3 Conference: What I am looking forward to
Posted: June 4, 2012 by Ian Gaudreau in Gamenomics - Video Games, Sony/PlayStationTags: Playstation, PS Vita, PS3, Sony, Wonderbook
Official Tweet from @IGN
The Sony Conference has come to an end, and I think IGN has put it best. Whoa. I am very impressed with what PS3 brought to the table. After watching, here is what I am looking forward to the most (game trailers included)!
Watch Dogs
Posted: June 4, 2012 by Ian Gaudreau in Gamenomics - Video Games, Microsoft/Xbox, Nintendo, Sony/PlayStationTags: E3, G&C, Ubisoft, Video Games, Watch Dogs
Dead Space 3: it’s definitely happening, but will it be scary?
Posted: June 4, 2012 by Joel Kost in Gamenomics - Video Games, Microsoft/Xbox, Sony/PlayStationHappy E3 everyone! While Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo focus on their technology as well as actual games, it’s the EA and Ubisoft press conferences that tend to reveal the bulk of the titles. This year EA revealed the highly anticipated third numbered entry in the popular Dead Space franchise, and I am BEYOND excited. The Dead Space games are some of my favorite titles, and so far the games have never disappointed. But, as fans know, Dead Space belongs to the horror genre, and as past horror games have shown (like F.E.A.R 3 and Resident Evil 5) horror sequels have a tendency to to deliver a lackluster experience. Dead Space 2 was a great game and still managed to scare the pants off of me, but there are plenty of reasons to believe that Dead Space 3 won’t be scary.
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