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Top Ten Most Anticipated Nintendo System Games of E3 2013
Nintendo’s E3 is quite a bit different this year. They have forgone a traditional E3 press conference for a series of smaller events, including the most anticipated one, tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct. Already there are a lot of already announced games that Nintendo fans are looking forward to getting more information on. Those games are included in this list, but so are some titles that we know are going to be at E3 but Nintendo has yet to do a proper reveal. Get ready, Nintendo fans, here are my most anticipated titles for Nintendo systems set to show up this week at E3.
10) The Wonderful 101 (Wii U)
Coming from Platinum Games, The Wonderful 101 (formerly known by the code name of Project P-100) is a game that comes off with the ravishing style of Viewtiful Joe and the gameplay akin to something like Pikmin, though much flashier and with more pizzazz than Shigeru Miyamoto’s brain child. Already we’ve seen some clever use of the Wii U GamePad, an epic boss battle taking place on a gigantic robotic creature, and an absolutely stunning presentation.
9) Pikmin 3 (Wii U)
Speaking of Pikmin, why not talk about the much awaited and anticipated third installment of the series, which debuted near the launch of the Nintendo GameCube. We’ve already seen a lot of this game, so that’s why it’s not much higher on this list. In fact, it led Nintendo’s 2012 press conference. Regardless, I’m really liking what I’m seeing with having three captains you can switch between, each commanding their own Pikmin armies. I am interested in seeing exactly what kind of multiplayer Pikmin 3 will possess. I guess I won’t have to wait too long to find out!
Stortzum’s Squawking Points: The Nintendo Third-Party Problem: Is It Us or Them?
Nintendo fans have had a lot of bad run-ins with third-parties. A good portion of the time, the fault lies on both sides. The mantra that Nintendo consoles only benefit Nintendo and that Nintendo fans only buy Nintendo games is a common one. Well, actually first it was Nintendo is too kiddy and family-oriented, and now it is this new one since arguments, like cavemen, needed to eventually evolve.
Fans have seen third-parties cancel games, release games with no marketing and missing features and then turn around and blame Nintendo fans for low sales, and we’ve seen promised exclusives get moved to other platforms. The latter really isn’t that bad, but when it comes just weeks before the intended release, Nintendo fans feel burned.
The most recent egregious thing to happen from a third-party is the Wii U port of Sniper Elite V2, created by Rebellion. According to various angry purchasers on Miiverse as well as this article on Nintendo Life, the game is completely missing the cooperative modes, the online multiplayer, and the online leaderboards that the other versions (which are cheaper and have been out for awhile) have had.
Stortzum’s Squawking Points: Nintendo’s E3 & That Old Familiar Feeling
Hey, guys. Phil here, a relatively new addition to the Nintendo Okie staff. Perhaps you have seen some of my reviews? That’s not important. I’d like to introduce a new recurring segment that will run weekly or even biweekly. It’s Stortzum’s Squawking Points (get it? Instead of “talking” points?), where I broach about three specific subjects related to the video game industry. They will not always be Nintendo-centric, but the majority of subjects will relate to the house that Mario helped build.
I’d first like to mention Nintendo not having a traditional press conference this year at E3. Instead they deemed it necessary to shift their resources to Nintendo Direct. Now, don’t mistake not having a traditional press conference for not showing up at E3. Nintendo will be at E3 and will have demo stations just like normal. Heck, they’re even having a presentation for the press that will feature Reggie Fils-Amie and Shigeru Miyamoto.
Diving For Bells – Mayor’s Journal – Animal Crossing: New Leaf
The Mayor’s Journal is my attempt at creative writing. I’ll be talking freely about a number of the things I experience while playing the game so be warned for spoilers.
May 10th, 2013
I don’t think this rain is ever going to stop. It rained yesterday and it’s rained again today. Not constantly, though. We did have a break early in the afternoon before it picked back up again. On the plus side I did have a chance to run through the rain barefooted today. The soft, wet ground felt nice beneath my toes. You can’t be all business, all the time can you?
Yesterday we had a visitor in town. A walrus, named Phineas, came and he gave me a fishing badge. He said it was because I had completed more than 50% of my fishing encyclopedia. It was nice to be recognized for something and he said there would be more to come. I guess a love of fishing pays off sometimes? Oh, I caught a whale shark today. I didn’t even think that was possible with a fishing pole. The museum is going to have a nice addition to its collection. I spent a lot of time on the island fishing. One trip earned me over 65,000 bells that all went directly into my savings account.
Minivan Confessionals: Could A Link to the Past 2 Be Wrong?
If you’ve heard me speak then you’ve heard me talk about how much I love the Zelda franchise. A Link to the Past is one of my favorite games of all time and easily my favorite game in the Zelda franchise. Nintendo has announced they are making a direct sequel and it will be hitting the 3DS. This week on MVC I ponder whether or not that might actually hurt the game in the long run.
Fossils and Fish – Mayor’s Journal – Animal Crossing: New Leaf
The Mayor’s Journal is my attempt at creative writing. I’ll be talking freely about a number of the things I experience while playing the game so be warned for spoilers.
May 2nd, 2013
Today was much more eventful. I started the day by visiting Tom Nook to find out about getting my new house built. I want to spend as little time as possible in this tent. He told me he could begin work as soon as I made up the money for the down payment. It was 10,000 bells. I came to Rydland with nothing. I found some pears hanging from a tree and picked them. I found out they’re our town’s special fruit and they’re not worth a lot of money. I gathered a bunch of them together and took them to the local store run by two small raccoons. I can only imagine they’re related to Tom Nook in some way. They gave me enough money to buy a couple of tools. I was able to get a bug net and a shovel. Both of them came in handy today.
I noticed some small holes in the ground and wondered what might be in them so I dug one of them up. It had a fossil in it. I had no idea what it was, but I did find someone in town that did. The local museum is run by an own named Blathers. He’s pretty smart. He was able to identify the fossil I had found in just a few seconds it seemed. I found a few more fossils throughout the day and brought each of them to be donated to the museum. Blathers really seemed grateful for all the donations I was making. Read more…
Arrival in Rydland – Mayor’s Journal – Animal Crossing: New Leaf
The Mayor’s Journal is my attempt at creative writing. I’ll be talking freely about a number of the things I experience while playing the game so be warned for spoilers.
May 1st, 2013
I’ve arrived in Rydland. It was late when my train pulled into town, near 10:30 to be exact. I was greeted by a group of towns folk who were very eager to meet me, they even held a ceremony in my honor. I got to plant a new tree in the city. Soon after I arrived I met Isabelle, who is my secretary. She told me about many of the things that I’ll be able to do in town and sent me over to Nook’s Homes to get a place of my own. I can tell she’s going to be a very valuable assistant as I begin my new life in charge of a whole town.
Since Tom Nook wasn’t ready to build my new home he set me up with a tent so that I would at least have a “roof” over my head for the night. In the morning he’ll give me all the details about my house and what it will cost me. He did let me choose the land that it would be built on, though. I picked a nice spot on the beach, very close to the Town Hall. Read more…
Hero’s Journal: Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
The Hero’s Journal is my attempt at creative writing. It gives me a chance to talk about the stuff I’m doing in a game while playing through it. Many games I use the Hero’s Journal for are longer RPGs that will take a lot of time to play. It’s a good way to chronicle my thoughts and let you guys behind the scenes a little bit. You’ll find out some of the stuff that I’m doing in the game and you’ll see what my characters experience.
I will warn you that these articles could contain spoilers so if you don’t want anything potentially spoiled don’t read past the break. This time I’m playing through Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate. Make sure to check back often as this post will be updated with new journal entries chronicling my adventures. Read more…
Stumbling and Fumbling: Those Tricky Spots in Games We Struggled With
We all have them– those spots in games that get us completely stuck. Either they’re completely obtuse in design or simply difficult in general. The following is a list of such sequences, areas, and spots in both classic and modern games. The purpose of this article is to elaborate on specific spots in classic games that got me scratching my head in bewilderment and most of the time, calling a video game tips hotline counselor when applicable. Hopefully this article won’t give you too many bad memories and horror stories of these spots! What I do hope this article will give you are plenty of moments where you go “yes, I experienced trouble here too” and other memories of possibly even overcoming such spots all on your own. After you’ve read the examples, name your own trouble spots that got you stuck way back when in the past or now in the present.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (GEN) – The Barrel of Doom
This particular problem spot occurs in the fourth zone of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Carnival Night Zone, Act 2, to be exact. While there are multiple red and white barrels sprinkled throughout the zone, they are totally optional. However, there is one near the tale end of Act 2 that Sonic is forced to pass.
Mini-Van Confessionals: DuckTales Reactions
Capcom has announced they’re working with WayForward on a remake of the original NES DuckTales games. If you don’t know me then you don’t know just how excited I am about that announcement. Maybe this video will shine a little bit of light on the subject.
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D (3DS)
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate (Wii U, 3DS)
Super Little Acorns 3D Turbo (3DS)
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity (3DS)
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed (PS3)
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