Nintendo have shown off their brand spanking new console at E3, and it has left people rather confused – which might be a good thing as the original Wii did that too. It was a rather strange unveiling as Nintendo did not show off the system, leading many to believe that the new controller was an accessory for the Wii. We also had no first party games – instead some tech demos and a list of third party titles including Batman Arkham City and Darksiders 2. We had a vague 2012 release date, no mention of disc format and no idea of pricing whatsoever. Sounds like a piece of nonsense, right? Well check out the awesome introductory video and you may find yourself wanting one, despite having little to no information about it – and deep down you know there is going to be some great games featuring Mario, Link and company.
Nintendo have shown off their brand spanking new console at E3, and it has left people rather confused – which might be a good thing as the original Wii did that too. It was a rather strange unveiling as Nintendo did not show off the system, leading many to believe that the new controller was an accessory for the Wii. We also had no first party games – instead some tech demos and a list of third party titles including Batman Arkham City and Darksiders 2. We had a vague 2012 release date, no mention of disc format and no idea of pricing whatsoever. Sounds like a piece of nonsense, right? Well check out the awesome introductory video and you may find yourself wanting one, despite having little to no information about it – and deep down you know there is going to be some great games featuring Mario, Link and company.
It is a bit of a shock seeing a successor from the Wii before a new Xbox or PlayStation as it is still the best selling console out there. The third party support is very reassuring, seeing as it dried up on the Wii, and the dual stick controller and HD capabilities should mean more games that play like their Xbox 360 and PS3 counterparts – but with cool features on the touch screen instead of half arsed motion controls. Imagine playing Aliens: Colonial Marines with the screen as a motion scanner.
Hopefully we will get more details very soon and maybe an early 2012 launch date? Any later will make the Wii U a bit late to the Darksiders and Batman party on the PS3, Xbox and PC.
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Microsoft have accidentally updated their E3 website announcing Halo 4 a few hours before their major press conference. Oops. Also revealed is the long rumored Halo Remake, Dance Central 2 and Ryse, the new name for Codename: Kingdom from Crytek which is a ‘cinematic’ game for Kinect. While the cat is out the bag it will be worth tuning in to see trailers of the games.
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Face it, games are a bit easy these days with their checkpoints and regenerating health. It’s all about guiding a user through an experience instead of pushing players to the limit. Well nobody told FROM Software this when the developed cult hit Demons’s Souls for the PS3. This game was rock hard and very punishing – though it did not rely on cheap deaths that frustrate players, it was a real test of your gaming skills with an innovative online system that let you leave hints for others and you could even become an end of level boss. The spiritual sequel Dark Souls is coming to both PS3 and Xbox 360 and it looks like it’s not getting any easier. ‘Prepare to die’ then check out this trailer.
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Hideo Kojima may not be at E3 but he still had some big announcements to share with fans, namely that HD collections featuring Metal Gear Solid and Zone of the Enders are coming to the PS3 and Xbox 360.
The Metal Gear collection includes MGS2, 3 and the PSP game Peace Walker. Using a new system Kojima calls ‘Transfar’, you can play the same saved game for Peace Walker on both the PS3 and PSP/NGP. Intrestingly, in Japan the collection is being split. MGS2 and 3 on one disc, and a whole disc just for Peace Walker. However, the MGS2 and 3 cover-art features the Transfar logo. The Kojima Productions website states that PS2 save data can be used on the HD version, then that can be stored online for access via a portable console. Could these remasters also be compatible with the new Sony handheld? The logo also appears on the Zone of the Enders collection which contains both games in the cult series. Cue speculation that a third title is on the horizon!
The MGS ports are due in November and are developed by Bluepoint Games who were behind the successful God of War HD Collection. Zone of the Enders is due 2012, no word as yet about the developers.
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Oh Konami. You have had a rather disappointing few years in terms of releases and lost the footballing crown but you know how to get people back on your side – by releasing an HD port of two of the greatest horror games ever made.
Silent Hill 2 & 3 make up the Silent Hill HD Collection, which at the moment is only announced for the PS3 but would not be surprised if it also turns up on the Xbox 360. Silent Hill 2 is one of my favourite ever games, and I felt extremely low when I finished the game. Normally when you finish a title you feel a sense of accomplishment and get a happy ending, but a couple of endings in Silent Hill 2 made you feel like a horrible human being. Luckily there is also a comedy ending to be unlocked which made everything better. Silent Hill 3 does not punish you in the same way as 2 but it’s bloody scary. I was playing the game one Christmas Eve when my folks when out to do some food shopping. After a while I encountered the infamous ‘mirror room’ and immediately turned off the console and TV to realise I was in my attic bedroom all alone in a dark house. I wanted to cry.
It’s a busy time for the Silent Hill series with a new film, an all new title for the PS3 and Xbox 360 called Downpour and another game for Sony’s NGP. I love the series but it has not sold well for a while now so it’s a pleasant surprise to see Konami are still dedicated to it.
Silent Hill Downpour and the HD collection are due to be released late this year.
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