Wii U multi-controller support may be possible, says Miyamoto
Nintendo producer Shigeru Miyamoto has confirmed that the Wii U console is meant to pair with one tablet controller, but says Nintendo is "doing research" about allowing multi-tablet play.
READ MORE >E3 2011: XCOM
It's not the turn-based tactical combat game of the old games, but this year's new E3 demo gets a lot closer to getting the classic XCOM "vibe."
READ MORE >"Yeah, it was a really interesting mechanic. Just this thing entirely separate from anything else ..."
see all 92 commentsArma 2 free multiplayer standalone incoming
A free version of Bohemia's battlefield sim is launching this month. Arma 2: Free will offer the full multiplayer experience minus the regular campaign and mod support, and with lower-quality graphics.
READ MORE >"Catch is if you want the better shit you have to buy the full game and expansions It's more ..."
see all 19 commentsE3 2011: Spider-Man: Edge of Time
We get a first look at Spider-Man: Edge of Time, the time-straddling action-adventure developed by Beenox.
READ MORE >E3 2011: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time
Sly Cooper is making his return with Thieves in Time. But instead of offering a PS3-level Sly experience, Sly 4 feels like a decade-late PS2 game.
READ MORE >"Going by what was written here I am torn. On one hand... I think fans WANT another Sly game. If ..."
see all 9 commentsFrom Dust E3 media is world-changing
The "spirutal heir to Populous" from Eric Chahi and Ubisoft Montpellier is in fine form in new E3 screenshots and a trailer, looking jolly lovely.
READ MORE >"Did you create that user name in hopes that some day you would be able to make this statement?"
see all 9 commentsE3 2011: PlayStation video booth tour
The Shacknews team takes you on a video tour of the Sony booth at E3 2011.
READ MORE >"Very much like these videos, looking forward to the gameplay writeups"
see all 5 commentsAssassin's Creed coming to Wii U
Unsurprisingly, Assassin's Creed is coming to Wii U, promising graphics on par with games on the 360 and PS3.
READ MORE >"U must plug it into ur balls. Runs on Nano Molecular Conductivitiy. NMC I think they’re ..."
see all 6 commentsKiller Freaks from Outer Space coming to Wii U exclusively
Ubisoft announced a new exclusive FPS for Wii U at a joint press conference with Nintendo.
READ MORE >"Why did I have to confirm my birthday again? Im logged into the shack."
see all 19 commentsE3 2011: Super Mario 3DS
The new Super Mario for 3DS is a defining game for the platform and helps sell how 3D can not only enhance, but be a vital part of, gameplay.
READ MORE >"I'm guessing a price reduction by Christmas and a DS Light equivalent successor end of summer 2012."
see all 31 commentsJagged Alliance 2 remake due in October
Jagged Alliance: Back in Action, the 3D remake of vintage mercenary tactical RPG Jagged Alliance 2, has received a release date and a new round of screenshots at E3.
READ MORE >"Wrong. I'm a huge JA2 fan and I like isometric turn based games in general. However, not only ..."
see all 28 commentsStar Trek co-op shooter trailer beams down
The first trailer for the co-op Star Trek shooter has materialised in our transporter room, along with word of PlayStation 3-exclusive perks. Engage! Make it so! It's a trap!
READ MORE >"I'd be all over this. What was the last decent Star Trek game? The voyager fps?"
see all 33 commentsBlades of Time announced, stars X-Blade's Ayumi
X-Blades is getting a follow-up titled Blades of Time, which comes with all the trappings you might expect from a new X-Blades game. Plus time-rewinding.
READ MORE >"Ayumi's face from the first game frightened me, but perhaps I saw a bad representation of ..."
see all 5 commentsE3 2011: Mario Kart 3DS
Mario Kart 3DS continues a tradition of tight controls, iconic weapons, and "blue sparks" drifting. New to this version is paragliding and pretty 3D graphics.
READ MORE >"I'm going to quote you on this. You just succinctly described my issue with several games."
see all 12 commentsE3 2011: Hitman Absolution
Agent 47 returns and is on the run in Hitman: Absolution from developer IO Interactive and publisher Square Enix.
READ MORE >"Shouldn't that guard have died instantly when his face hit the water as in Blood Money?"
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"the console already costs more than it should so i bet thats why they dont"
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