Nintendo showed their E3 conference only two days ago and they were outstanding, making all of the other conferences seemed bleak in comparison. They made some really great announcements some of which came as such of a surprise that people were left with their jaws on the floor.

Nintendo 3DS

The biggest announcement from Nintendo this year was their new hand-held console, the successor to the DS, the 3DS. Little details of the console had been released back in March, which left everyone in wonder and intrigue with speculations accommodating by the hundreds. The 3DS offers complete 3D gaming without the need to wear glasses at all, with the option to change the 3D depth or turn it off completely. It has a massive improvement in graphics over the original DS, with motion sensing controls, dual cameras for 3D photos, slide control pad and improved Wi-Fi connectivity to name a few.

Over 70 games have been announced due released on the Nintendo 3DS, including some epic remakes of old games and some awesome new games too. Some of the best can be found below:

• Star Fox 64
• Mario Kart
• Zelda: Ocarina of Time
• Kid Icarus: Uprising
• Paper Mario

• Resident Evil
• Metal Gear Solid
• Assassins Creed
• Saints Row
• Guitar Hero

• Pilotwings: Resort
• Kingdom Hearts
• Animal Crossing
• Nintendogs and Cats
• Steel Diver

Upcoming Wii Games

As well as the new 3DS, there is also quite a few new Wii games due to be released soon including: Epic Mickey, GoldenEye 007, Just Dance 2, Sonic Colours, Samurai Warriors 3, Mario Sports Mix and Metroid Other M. As well as these however, there were a number of surprises, and below are some of these that I am really quite interested in.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: 2011
Genre: Action-Adventure
Players: 1

The latest Zelda game is what everyone has been waiting for this year after being teased with a single image of it last year. The game has graphics that could only be seen as a cross between Twilight Princess and Wind Waker, in a mature cell shaded design. The game offers new gameplay mechanics and uses the Wii Motion Plus for 1:1 sword fighting. The story begins out on a floating island where Link is born, and as the game progressed Link travels to the world below the island, below the clouds (possibly Hyrule) with the Skyward Sword (see Master Sword) in hand. I am really looking forward to this, it is going to be bloody brilliant.

Donkey Kong Country Returns

Publisher: Retro Studios
Release Date: Holiday 2010
Genre: 2D Platformer
Players: 1 – 2

Donkey Kong Country is back, after 14 years, and looks to be better than ever. Back to it’s routes, the graphic style looks similar to the original SNES classics. I grew up playing the original Donkey Kong Country and this is just jam-packed with so much nostalgia, I’m really looking forward to it.

Kirby Epic Yarn

Publisher: Nintendo
Release Date: Fall 2010
Genre: 2D Platformer
Players: 1 – 2

Kirby is back once again, but this time has a unique twist. Everything in the game is made from yarn and textiles, which just looks unbelievably cute, to allow Kirby to transform into many different forms; including a robotic tank, UFO and a parachute. This looks just too awesome to miss.

Nintendo really have pushed the boat out this year and their E3 conference was just awesome. This year is going to be a fantastic year in gaming, probably one of the best years ever. I’m really quite excited.

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For those that haven’t played NSMBW, you definitely should, It’s pretty awesome. It brings together elements from all of the original games, including the original Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World, among others. Plus, Yoshi is back

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Please note: You need to tell me your Wii number before I can add you. I’ve had many people add me yet have neglected to tell me their number, so haven’t been able to complete the registration. Thanks.

Nintendo have just released a new scheme to get everyone’s Wii connected to the Internet. If you help someone get their Wii online, both you and the person you connected get 500 Wii points to spend in the Wii Store (to buy things such as games and channels). Getting your Wii online means that you get access to new channels and content, and be able to download new games too. You can now watch the BBC iPlayer on the Wii, meaning that you can catch up with all BBC programs at any time. It also allows you to play certain titles over the Internet with friends and people all around the world (Mario Kart Wii to name a good one). I was wondering if using this scheme I could help people get their Wii online and in doing so would allow us to both benefit. Take a look here for benefits of getting your Wii online: http://www.nintendo.com/wii/internet

Here is a great tutorial on how to connect your Wii to the Internet: http://us.wii.com/connect/

Once your Wii is up and running and connected to the Internet, follow the steps below to activate the bonus Wii points for both of us:

• Enter the Wii Shop Channel
• On the Wii Shop Channel welcome page there is an icon called ‘Connection Ambassador Promotion’
• Select this icon and you will be prompted by two icons: one showing that you are the Connection Ambassador (or the Helper) and the other icon showing that you are the ‘Person Who Was Helped’
• Select the ‘Person Who Was Helped’ icon
• You will be prompted to enter the Wii Number: 5248-8782-3737-3511
  (You must do this within 30 days of accessing the Wii Shop Channel)

Once both parties have registered, you will have received 500 Wii Points on your Wii Shop Channel Accounts to spend in the Wii Shop Channel

Once you have, comment to this post or send me a message with your Wii number (which can be found by following the steps below). I will then enter it in the ‘Connection Ambassador’ section and we can then both earn 500 points to spend on games. You need to enter my Wii number first.

To find out your Wii Number:

• Turn your Wii console on
• Go to the “Wii message board” option located on the lower right hand corner of the Wii menu screen
• Go to the “Create message” option on the lower left hand corner of the screen
• There will be a icon that says “Address book”, go to that option
• Once in the “Address book” option you should see a page with two arrow cursors on each side. Click on the left arrow cursor
• You should see page that says “This console’s Wii number” and at the bottom your Wii number.

Full details can be found Here.

My Wii number is: 5248-8782-3737-3511

Cheers.

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If you want to add me on your friends list:

• Wii Number: 5248-8782-3737-3511
• Mario Kart Number: 2320-8332-9381
• Super Smash Bros. Brawl: 0216-3061-1173

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