Since the story first broke (props to Game Informer on that!), there’s been no shortage of rumors that have popped up about the Wii’s successor. Nintendo thankfully confirmed the news today and put an end to the speculation about whether a new console announcement was really coming at E3. Now that we know it definitely is coming and that everyone will be able to go hands-on with it, it’s time to start speculating about just which rumors are accurate. There’s been a lot of talk about a touchscreen-equipped controller, which seems like a lock because it just makes sense, but the particulars about what it will look like and the sort of hardware it will be equipped with are harder to parse through. Personally, I think it’d just be nice if we finally got a Nintendo system capable of playing DVDs.
Today’s highlights:
- Wii’s inability to surprise gamers spurred Nintendo along to create its new system.
- The PlayStation Network is still down with no sign of a return.
- A credit card scam could be the reason for Sony taking PSN offline.
- “Portal 2 will probably be Valve’s last game with an isolated single-player experience.”
- A look at the first gameplay video and screens of Phantasy Star Online 2.
- The Infamous 2 beta has been extended.
- Retronauts Live Episode 9 talks Final Fantasy, and details on the next episode.
- The “Farewell, Alice” episode of The Oddcast is live.
- 3DS Games We’ll (Probably) Never See
- What Would You Do if You Had Six Days to Live?
And here’s what else happened today:
James Cameron Thinks Games Will Help Bring 3D Into the Home
