Nintendo of Europe just released a press release, saying that Nintendo will not be attending Leipzig this year. The press release states that after E3 Nintendo is going to stick with the small “roadshow” events, which they say have been working well for them so far. All I have to say is that Nintendo better have a good showing at E3 this year if they are not going to be at Leipzig.
Updated with the official press release after the jump.
GC – Games Convention 2008
(August 21 – 24, 2008)
Press & Trade Visitor Day: August 20, 2008
GC – Games Convention 2008 Starts with a Bang
Video Games Live – The Spectacular Concert Event from the USA for the First Time in Germany
Spectacular light effects, interludes of interactive gaming and a top-class symphony orchestra – this is what makes up Video Games Live (VGL), the world’s most successful concert series featuring game music. This year for the first time, the classic event is stopping off in Germany: at 8.00 pm on 20 August 2008, the VGL presents the official game music concert for the GC – Games Convention, Europe’s biggest computer and video games fair. An audience of around 6,000 can look forward to a major musical event in the Arena Leipzig.
Reminder: Nintendo, 3rd Party Pre-TGS ShowsWell, Metroid Prime 3 came out last week, which was pretty big; and now we get a Nintendo press conference this week! :) Hopefully we’ll get some more information about BWii and Brawl, especially BWii since we didn’t get any videos from Leipzig.
Game Trailers VideosWith our site reaching its max in space on the server we still can’t post pics and videos. So I am just going to post links to todays Game Trailers Videos. Sorry for the inconvenience.
FIFA Soccer 2008:
The Leipziger Messe has named this year’s winners of Best of GC, the fifth time the distinction has been awarded. The awards were made to nine products at a press conference. A total of 85 hardware and software titles in ten categories were submitted by exhibitors at the GC – Games Convention.
The awards were made for the following:
In the PC category: Crysis (Electronic Arts GmbH)
Jury: “Developed in Germany, CRYSIS is an exciting, futuristic battle against alien invaders. The CryENGINE 2 sets a new technological standard, with breathtaking special effects. Intelligent opponents represent a challenge to even the most experienced gamers.”
In the Xbox category: BioShock (Take 2 Interactive GmbH)
Jury: “Underwater survival in a sunken Art Deco city, countering crazy inhabitants, and constantly faced with the dilemma of what is right and what is wrong: “BioShock” is the most intelligent, most bizarre shooter for years.”
In the PSP category: God of War: Chains of Olympus (Sony Computer Entertainment GmbH)
Jury: “‘God of War’ elevates the action genre to an art form, including on the PlayStation Portable: where other titles descend into brutish slaughter, God of War lends the battlefield a sombre beauty.”
In the PS2 category: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH)
Jury: “Once again, PES 2008 sets new standards as far as game play is concerned: the long-distance shots crackle, the one-on-ones are even more intensive and the opponents adapt to the style of play.”
In the PS3 category: Pro Evolution Soccer 2008 (Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH)
Jury: “Football is coming home: the best current football game celebrates its PS3 premiere with diving, wall building and complete online support – including leagues and rankings.”
In the Wii category: Mario & Sonic bei den Olympischen Spielen (SEGA Germany GmbH)
Jury: “We finally discover who can run faster and jump higher. The game unites the former archrivals from Sega and Nintendo, renewing the old feud in the form of a sporting contest. Mario and Sonic manage to translate Olympic disciplines into easily mastered, entertaining games fun.”
In the NDS category: Eye Training (Nintendo of Europe GmbH)
Jury: “Open your eyes and train like a top sportsman! Eye Training trains hand-eye co-ordination, reflexes, visual acuity – and is great fun as well. A non-prescription DS game to be taken daily.”
In the Online category: Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures (Eidos GmbH)
Jury: “Finally, an online role-play game for adults. Set in the world of the Barbarians, the adventure combines offline and online game experiences for the first time. Age of Conan could present a challenge to World of Warcraft.”
In the Best Hardware Accessory Product category: Wii Balance Board (Nintendo of Europe GmbH)
Jury: “Press-ups, headers and aerobics: Nintendo manages to combine video games with physical fitness and bring them closer to a new audience. Having already converted the remote control into a controller, the manufacturer now turns scales into a games accessory.”
In the category Mobile:
No prize was awarded in this category due to a lack of participants.
GamePress
Wii-k in Review podcast summarySummary:
- Teases us a bit about MP3…. just cut to the chase.
- SWEET! Metroid Prime music and discussion.
- 12:01AM Sunday Night/Monday Morning Review. Review is done and waiting for embargo to lift.
- 2:08… Control “rocks.” Prime example of Wii first person controls to date.
- Advance Mode control option is the only mode you’ll want to use…
- Matt still claims MP3 is a first-person shooter, but admits that the shooter aspect has “been upped a bit.”
- 5:21 MySims Wii and DS talk
- Wii game is very straight forward sims game. Not much detailed customization of character features… you pick a face, and it’s that face; you can’t change the eyes, mouth, etc.
- As you explore the MySims world, you can use qualities from certain objects (say, an apple) and apply them as textures to other objects (say, bed sheets)
Bozon was psyched about the game, but was a little disappointed after playing it. Still is fun.
- Load times suckkkk.
- 8:20 Tiger Woods discussion
- Better game, but not much different.
- Some controls don’t work the way they should and the graphics are “assy.”
- 10:15 Manhunt 2 Discussion
- Comes out October 31st with M rating.
- Don’t know how much different it will be from the original version. Rockstar hasn’t commented on it yet.
- 10:35 NPD discussion
- Pokes fun at PS3 a bit. Nothing too interesting.
- 13:30 Zack and Wiki & RE:UC discussion
- Resident Evil is looking better. Seems to be surprised at how devs are making changes.
- Hands-on update next week of RE:UC and Medal of Honor: Heroes 2.
- Comment on how we may see ports from PS2 and PSP for quite a while.
- 16:15 Table Tennis Discussion
- Unfortunately, the game doesn’t have 1:1 control. Waggle-fest.
- 17:55 Mario and Sonic Discussion
- Disappointed about how simple the game looks. Bozon’s hype was completely shot. Presentation was also lacking, not much “cinematic flair”
- 19:20 Naruto: Clash of Ninja Discussion
- Seem surprised at how well the game is shaping up. Didn’t expect much, but Matt says it’s a pretty intense game. Way better than the GC games. Bigger cast, more levels, controls are pretty spot on. Not widescreen. Can be played with GC control, Classic controller, and Sideways Wiimote.
- Next week they’ll be getting Forever Blue (Endless Ocean), Gundam 0079, Dewy’s Adventure, and Guilty Gear.
- Matt thinks Free Radical will support Wii. Thinks many devs will switch from PS3 to Wii.
- They don’t know whats going on with Bwii or Disaster Day of Crisis. Matt was almost positive Bwii would be at Leipzig.
- MP3 has some pretty tricky puzzles. Bozon and Matt hit a quite a few frustration roadblocks.
- Cassy doesn’t like the Metroid commercial. Geared too much towards the casuals.
- 27:50 More Bwii talk… Why no headset? Thinks that there probably is one in the works.
- Again comments on a God-game coming to Wii. Details on this game and several other unmentioned games might be coming soon.
- Matt is pissed off at the Cruisin’ screens.
- Mentions Halo/ Metroid comparisons are mainly in the cinematics. Still very “metroid.” No need to worry. They love the graphics. They can’t stop coming back to how much they love Metroid. Can be controlled with simple hand movements; no need to dive behind couches.
- F-Zero in 2008? No way. Wave Race? Maybe.
- 37:00 Will devs be able to outdue MP3 controls? Eventually yes. Alludes to Free Radical being a “good candidate” to do this.
- 37:45 “If Retro were working on an HD system, they could make a game that surpasses anything on the market.”
- Brunswick Bowling sucks
- Developer for God-game will hopefully be announced soon.
- 47:00 Metroid Dread? Nothing they “can talk about YET.” Something cool will be shown on Monday Night. Bozon says it’s “kind of a wink to the fans.” Says this is definitely not a confirmation that the game is coming. Just something cool.
- Factor 5 middleware Gamecube tools being ported over to Wii. Crytech has something in development for Wii.
- IGN is getting a lot of calls from Publishers to play games. A lot of Wii activity.
- Matt thinks that one of their competitor websites will score Metroid in the 8-8.5 range. There will probably be some 10s.
Leipzig 2007: Mario and Sonic at the Olympics: Demonstration
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