Tag: E3 2017 - Page 2
Poll What Did You Think of Nintendo's Big Switch and 3DS Reveals at E3 on Day One?
Mario! Metroid! Yoshi! Kirby! More!
The first day of E3 is done, and Nintendo went all in with a full schedule that consisted of the Spotlight broadcast, Treehouse demonstrations and the Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational. We've already put together an article with all of the relevant videos, and you can also check out our E3 2017 hub page...
Guide Nintendo E3 2017 Spotlight, Treehouse and Splatoon 2 Invitational Footage from E3 - Day One
That's a lot of video
It's been a thrilling first day for Nintendo fans at E3. Not only did Nintendo pack a solid number of reveals and details into its Spotlight broadcast, but it delivered some seriously powerful 3DS reveals in its Treehouse sessions - with Metroid: Samus Returns being a standout. There were lots of amiibo and demonstrations, with...
Gallery Take a Look at the Huge World and Weird Fashion of Xenoblade Chronicles 2
It's not Reyn time
When it comes to Xenoblade Chronicles 2, plenty of us were doubters that it would hit its 2017 release, but it's still set for the upcoming Holiday season. Nintendo has celebrated with a batch of official screenshots to show it off; take a look at them below. <screenshots...
News Koopa Troopa and Goomba amiibo Figures Are on the Way
Will work in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
Nintendo has been going amiibo crazy today, and during the reveal of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions on 3DS the Treehouse team revealed two more figures. They're Koopa Troopa and Goomba, and the photo below is from one of our team on the show floor, Alan Lopez...
Gallery These Yoshi on Nintendo Switch Screenshots Have a Good Feel
He's not a dinosaur, remember...
During today's Nintendo Spotlight we were introduced to a handful of games that are coming in 2018, one of which is a Yoshi title for Nintendo Switch. Instead of the soft surfaces of Yoshi's Woolly World, this time around card and paper seem to be front and centre. Nintendo has released some screens for this...
Gallery Screenshots of Kirby on Nintendo Switch Roll Into View
Get powered up
During the Nintendo Spotlight broadcast today it was confirmed that a new Kirby game is coming to Switch in 2018. It'll feature co-op, some new transformations and the usual colourful charm. Nintendo has released a whole lot of screens for this new title, so take a look at them below. <screenshots...
News Nintendo of America Launches E3 2017 eShop Discounts
Up to 50% off Wii U and 3DS games
With E3 now well and truly underway, Nintendo of America has launched a special E3 2017 eShop sale, with various discounts across Wii U and 3DS. Unfortunately there's no equivalent European sale at present. Let's get to the details, shall we? Wii U eShop discounts Super Smash Bros. for Wii U - $41.99 / (normally...
News Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions Revealed for 3DS at E3
The leaked listing was real
Quite a while ago a leaked 3DS eShop listing outed a re-release of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, and it's now been revealed during the Nintendo Treehouse stream at E3 2017. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions will arrive on 6th October. You can see a trailer below, which shows the + Bowser's...
News Chrom and Tiki amiibo on the Way With Support for Fire Emblem Warriors
amiibo isn't going anywhere
It's been tempting in recent months to wonder how committed Nintendo is to the amiibo range, but during E3 it's been unveiling a broad range of new figures for upcoming games. Now Fire Emblem Warriors, coming to Switch in Autumn / Fall and New 3DS later, is confirmed to be supporting some new figures. Those confirmed...
Video Listen to Super Mario Odyssey's Vocal Theme Song in Full
"Spin the wheel, take a chance"
In the latest trailer for Super Mario Odyssey, shown off at Nintendo's Spotlight event, we were treated to a cheery vocal soundtrack played over the top whilst Mario traversed the colourful worlds. Now YouTube user "Dystifyzer" has uploaded the full track in clear audio for all to hear. Give it a listen below:...
News You'll Want To Marry These Super Mario Odyssey amiibo
Here comes the Koopa, dressed like a Trooper
Super Mario Odyssey hits the Switch this October, and as you might expect from a major Nintendo release, it has its own range of amiibo figures for you to collect / pay over the odds for on eBay. The five figures are Koopa Troopa, Goomba, Mario, Peach and Bowser, with the latter three figures all wearing...
Video Sonic Forces Trailer Showcases Gameplay, Along With Familiar and New Foes
Do you believe, Sonic fans?
Sonic Forces is playable at E3, so naturally it's on our list of things to do in LA. More footage has been emerging of the demo, though, which features plenty of chatty Sonic buddies and a blend of 'modern' and 'classic' Sonic gameplay. There's a new trailer to showcase the game, too, replicating some of the demo stages...
News Remake of Metroid II, Metroid: Samus Returns, Announced for 3DS at E3
Reggie: "I have a nice little surprise"
Hold onto your arm cannons. Today Nintendo announced that a remake / reimagining of Metroid II: Return of Samus is coming to the 3DS later this year. During the Nintendo Treehouse live stream, President of Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aimé took the mic to say, "I have a nice little suprise". ...
News DLC Details and New amiibo Confirmed for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
DLC Pack 1 arrives on 30th June
It was one of the safer bets ahead of the Nintendo Spotlight at E3 2017, as Nintendo revealed more details on the Expansion Pass content for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The first pack, in good news, will arrive on 30th June, while we also learnt more about the Holiday content which will be called The...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Confirmed for Holiday 2017
"An endless ocean of clouds"
There has been much speculation on whether Xenoblade Chronicles 2 would be released this calendar year. Due to the scope of the original and vision for the sequel some hesitance was granted, but today at Nintendo's E3 Spotlight the game was reconfirmed for a 2017 release, with a more solid window of Holiday 2017. ...
News A New Pokémon RPG Has Been Confirmed For Development For Nintendo Switch
The waiting game starts now
Last week's Pokémon Direct seemed to be a bit of a hit and miss for Poké-fanatics (including this one), for although two new games were announced, they weren't exactly the choices many were hoping for. We got Pokkén Tournament DX and Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon - titles that are enhanced...
News Nintendo Confirms a New Kirby Game for Switch in 2018
Has the Kirby curse broken?
At Nintendo's E3 Spotlight event everyone's' favorite pink puffball made his Switch debut. In his latest adventure Kirby will be "recruiting enemies as helpers" and will also use his trademark copy abilities such as "Sword, Fire and Water" before joining "forces with up to three friends for a different kind of team-up...
Video Marth Takes Centre Stage In Fire Emblem Warriors E3 Footage
Marth and merriment
Nintendo has shown a little more of the upcoming Fire Emblem Warriors title on Nintendo Switch, with franchise favourite Marth taking centre stage and a little more of the storyline being explained. The new trailer also shows off some other famous faces from the history of the series, all rendered using the in-game engine. As...
News A New Yoshi Game Is In Development For The Nintendo Switch
Flurry jump and all
A new Yoshi game has been announced for the Nintendo Switch, taking the familiar style of Yoshi's Woolly World. The new action-platformer sees Yoshi explore a "great big world decorated like a miniature diorama, look for items throughout the stages and team up with a friend in a new art style for the franchise". The game is...
News Super Mario Odyssey to Launch on 27th October
It's all about the hat
Nintendo left its biggest game of 2017 to last in its E3 2017 broadcast, showcasing an extraordinary trailer for Super Mario Odyssey. Before we get to that, the release date was confirmed as 27th October. The key innovation in the trailer and subsequent Treehouse footage was the hat, 'Cappy', which is used to capture items...
News Metroid Prime 4 Confirmed For Nintendo Switch, But Retro Studios Isn't Involved
"Now in development"
Metroid Prime 4 is coming. No, really - it was just confirmed during Nintendo's E3 presentation. Nothing was shown beyond a logo, with statement saying it was currently in development for Nintendo Switch. It has been confirmed that Retro Studios isn't developing this new game. Producer Kensuke Tanabe has stated that h
News Rocket League Is Coming To Switch With Cross-Network Play And Exclusive Content
Cars + soccer + Switch = portable awesome
It has been confirmed during Nintendo's E3 presentation that Rocket League is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The popular online title - which is like soccer, but with cars - has already proven to be a massive success on PlayStation 4 and other systems, and developer Psyonix has previously stated that it...
Watch Nintendo Spotlight, Treehouse and Splatoon Invitational Live Stream from E3 2017!
Let the hype train begin…
Well, it's finally here. Nintendo is getting ready to kick off E3 with the Nintendo Spotlight, Treehouse reveals and demonstrations, and also the Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational. We'll be with you every exciting step as we see what Nintendo has planned for the rest of this year and, perhaps, some of 2018...
Random Xbox Wishes Nintendo Well for E3 2017, "Hope you all SMASH it"
Now THAT is how you get fans overexcited
While a minority of gamers treat rival consoles as territories to fight over in the so-called 'Console Wars', typically most players and the big three companies wish each other well in public. Xbox UK has done so ahead of the Nintendo spotlight, and in the process managed to get some fans a little...
News Sledgehammer Boss Pours Cold Water Over Call Of Duty: WWII For Switch Rumours
"That’s a conversation for the ATVI business guys"
A while back we reported on a rumour regarding the new Call of Duty entry coming to the Nintendo Switch, based on the fact that Beenox studio members were seen wearing CoD shirts. For those of you that don't know, Beenox has worked on the Wii U in the past and has had a hand in porting CoD...
Guide What Time is the Nintendo Spotlight and the Nintendo Treehouse Live Stream at E3 2017?
Can't remember? We've got you covered
It's the final few hours before E3 2017 and we know with all the different press conferences and live streams happening it's hard to keep track of things, so we've put together the key info you need to stay up to date with Nintendo's live offerings this year. Nintendo Spotlight @ E3 2017: What is Nintendo...
News No Really, Ubisoft Is Going To Release A New Wii Game In 2017
No prizes for guessing what it is, either
One of the least surprising elements of Ubisoft's E3 show this year was the confirmation that the Just Dance series is continuing with Just Dance 2018. Proudly billed as the best-selling music game franchise of all time, Just Dance 2018 offers more than 40 new songs as well as access to another...
Feature What We Expect from the Nintendo Spotlight and Treehouse at E3 2017
Time to Switch it up
E3 2017 is well and truly underway, with Microsoft, Sony and a range of third-parties having made their pitches to the gaming public. As is now standard Nintendo is saving its show for the opening of the expo, this year in the form of a 25 minute 'Spotlight' followed by more reveals, demonstrations and Invitational events from...
Poll What Did You Think of Ubisoft's Nintendo Switch Reveals at E3 2017?
Mario + Rabbids! Starlink: Battle for Atlas! Maybe Beyond Good & Evil 2?
After a couple of brief snippets of Nintendo Switch games from third-parties in early events, the Ubisoft press conference got the system well and truly up and running at E3 2017. The French company unveiled a much-expected exclusive, a surprise new IP and also made a huge...
Gallery Have a Close Look at the Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Figurines
Will set you back £17 or £40 in UK money
Along with today's reveal of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Ubisoft unveiled a range of Collectibles through its UK site. They're not amiibo, but are simply extras that you can pick up - the collector's edition of the game includes one of the figures. We found some official pics of these for...
Gallery Feast Your Eyes on this Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Artwork
Weapons, poses and bright colours
Ubisoft's reveal of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle has certainly made believers of some, as we got a good look at the reimagining of Mushroom Kingdom full of the mischievous mascots. We already shared some tasty screenshots, and now we've dug out Ubisoft's promotional artwork for the game. You can see various...
Gallery Take a Look at These Tasty Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Screenshots
Items! Battles! Worlds! Weird DK boss!
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is coming in August, and Ubisoft went all out in its reveal. You can learn about the fundamentals and see the trailer here, but we've been scouring the Ubisoft press site and have picked up all of the screenshots released so far. Check them out below. <screenshots...
News Ubisoft Confirms New IP, Starlink: Battle for Atlas, on Nintendo Switch
Starships were meant to fly...
At Ubisoft's E3 conference Starlink: Battle for Atlas was announced for the Nintendo Switch, with the big N's system seemingly being the lead platform. The game promises that you can "team up with star pilots", "build custom starships", "search for ancient secrets" and "outrun asteroid fields". Most interestingly it...
News Beyond Good & Evil 2 is Revealed, But Unconfirmed for Nintendo Switch
We just had a cinematic trailer
Ubisoft caused a huge stir at the end of its E3 2017 press conference by unveiling Beyond Good & Evil 2, with a visibly emotional Michel Ancel coming on stage to talk about the game. What we got, primarily, was a glitzy cinematic trailer. We were told it's set before the original game in 'System 3', before the...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Pre-Order Bonuses, Collector's Edition and More Confirmed
Includes soundtrack, collector's cards and figurine
The unveiling of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle showed how serious Ubisoft is about the game, and now it's also unveiled pre-order incentives, a collector's edition and standalone figurines. The Ubisoft UK store has all sorts of listings. First of all, pre-orders will get some additional weapon...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Unveiled by Ubisoft at E3 2017
Exploration, turn-based strategy at the core of the experience
It's been the worst-kept secret in quite some time, but Ubisoft finally formally lifted the lid on Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle during its E3 press conference. The previous extensive leaks were, as expected, on the money - Ubisoft has no doubt been hunting moles for a number of weeks...
Watch Ubisoft's E3 2017 Press Conference Live Stream!
Maybe Mario will make an appearance...
In past years we've shown Ubisoft press conferences to joke about Just Dance and bask in the madness of it all, but with the Switch we're now on the lookout for a certain Rabbids / Mario crossover, Steep, Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition and (sigh) Monopoly. It should be entertaining, in one way or another...
News Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle Listing Pops Up on Walmart Ahead of E3 Press Conference
Well of course...
If Ubisoft has any self awareness. a prospective reveal of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle will be accompanied by self-deprecating remarks around the company's inability to keep secrets. With the Ubisoft Press Conference around the corner a listing has popped up on Walmart for a 'Day 1 Edition'. You can see a screengrab below, with...
Video The Top 5 Most Embarrassing E3 Moments by Nintendo
All that glisters is not gold
E3 is a time for most video game fans to get excited and hyped about upcoming releases, and to see all the newest tech that various games companies have to show off. It is sometimes, however, an event of disappointment. Hopefully this year's E3 will be able to surpass the moments in the video above, which highlights...
Talking Point Five Key Areas Nintendo Must Get Right at E3 2017
A chance to set the tone
E3 is starting to pick up momentum with Microsoft, EA and Bethesda among the big names to have made their pitch so far. Like every other year the reactions have been mixed - there have been some positive reveals and there have also been cringe-worthy moments. So far we've only seen a couple of glimpses of Nintendo content,...
Talking Point EA and Bethesda Highlight Nintendo Switch as a Portable Powerhouse at E3
A tough tablet to swallow?
EA did something interesting with its official pitch for FIFA 18 on the Nintendo Switch. It said it is the "most technologically-advanced portable FIFA experience ever", and only showed one glamour shot of a docked Switch running the game (which didn't focus on the visuals and blurred out the TV). Its entire focus was on...
News New Trailer for Skyrim on Switch Showcases Motion Controls and Link amiibo Support
More than a quick and dirty port
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on Nintendo Switch still only has a 'Fall' release window, but it did feature in Bethesda's E3 press conference. Two key features were showcased - a recent Link amiibo was scanned to create a themed skin in the game, and the Joy-Con were shown to support motion controls for...
News Blade Strangers is a New Fighting Game Heading to Switch
Made by Nicalis and Studio Saizensen
Nicalis appeared today in the Twitch@E3 stream, and confirmed a new fighting title that's coming to Nintendo Switch along with other platforms such as PS4, PC and arcades. Co-developed with Studio Saizensen - Code of Princess and Sayonara UmiharaKawase / Yumi's Odd Odyssey - and features...
Live Blog Watch Bethesda and Devolver Digital at E3 - Live!
Skyrim on Switch? Indie goodness? We'll see...
We recently covered the EA stream in the hope of some Switch news, and now we turn to Bethesda and Devolver Digital. The former is the bigger show and, if we're lucky, there'll be an update on Skyrim for Switch; as for Devolver Digital, they've stated an interest in Switch so might highlight some of...
News Minecraft's Cross-Platform Update Is Coming To Nintendo Switch This August
Ahead of the PlayStation 4, surprisingly
Microsoft has announced that it intends to unify all versions of Minecraft under its "Better Together" update, and that the Nintendo Switch will be one of the first platforms to benefit. Due for release in August, the update will unite the game across (nearly) every platform, thanks to the Bedrock...
News FIFA 18 Producer Explains Why You Should Care About The Game On Switch
"It's the best portable FIFA we ever did"
FIFA 18 is EA's first title for the Nintendo Switch, and as you might imagine, it's getting a lot of attention as a result. FIFA is one of gaming's biggest global brands and by bringing the series to Switch, the publisher is certainly making a statement. However, there are already doubts regarding how the...
News FIFA 18 on Switch to Include Ultimate Team, EA Boasts of Most 'Advanced' Portable Version
Will include something called "Switch Kick Off", too
We've known for a few days that FIFA 18 on Nintendo Switch won't use the Frostbite engine or include the Alex Hunter story mode, but now a new official page shows us what the game will include. The big pitch is that it'll be the leading 'portable' version of the game, and it will include FIFA...
Live Blog Watch the EA Play 2017 Press Conference - Live!
Sports! Shooting stuff! More sports!
For a number of years EA press conferences have carried little interest for Nintendo fans, but this year there might be something to see. FIFA 18 is the only current EA game confirmed for Switch, and it'll be interesting to see whether it's shown in any form, and whether any other games (perhaps...
Feature Our Nintendo Hopes and Dreams for E3 2017
Hey, wishlists don't have to be realistic
E3 is upon us, in fact the EA Play event is kicking off the festivities shortly after this article is published. Ahead is a week of madness - reveals, excitement, hype, and potentially confusing and disillusionment. If it's a typical E3 all of those emotions will feature. Ahead of the event some of our news...
Editorial The Nintendo Switch, E3 and Its Opportunities for Quick Wins
Keeping the games flowing
E3 is coming, looming over the horizon and promising to bring with it mayhem, cringe-worthy moments and online hysteria. Every year plenty talk about how the event is becoming less powerful (which is true) yet a lot of gamers then get very excited regardless. There's good reason for the buzz, too - few expos produce as much...