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From Bungie.net:
"CJ Cowan, Bungie's director of cinematics discussed one of the most startling moments in the piece, the return of Cortana, "Given the variety of character and story arcs at the end of Halo 2, we wanted to boil down our announcement to a few key threads. Cortana and the Chief being a galaxy apart is a situation we haven't seen before, and is something that is a powerful component to Halo 3. We are using her transmissions in the demo to give the viewer a few subtle clues to her situation and state of mind, without revealing any specifics we want to save for the game itself."

Here are the links to the trailer:

View the trailer here (Windows Media Player) or here in Quicktime Movie format.

Read more on Bungie's Official web site here. Halo 3 will be released for Microsoft's Xbox 360 in 2007.

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"The ultimate Nintendo hero is taking the ultimate step… out into space. Join Mario as he ushers in a new era of video games, defying gravity across all the planets in the galaxy. Mario takes advantage of all the unique aspects of the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controller, unleashing new moves as players shake the controller and even point at and drag items with the pointer. Players perform mind-bending, low-gravity jumps across wild alien terrain as they experience platforming for a new generation."

Read more on Super Mario Galaxy at Nintendo's Official Wii web site here.

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Controls:
Intuitive control for anyone using the physical motion of the main Wii Remote, which resembles a television remote control. Up to four Wii Remotes can be connected at once using wireless Bluetooth technology. The wireless signal can be detected within 10 meters of the console. Both the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controllers include a three-axis motion sensor. The Wii Remote also includes a speaker, rumble feature and expansion port, and can be used as a pointer within 5 meters of the screen. The Wii Remote has a power switch, plus pad, A, B, Minus, Home, 1 and 2 buttons. The Nunchuk controller includes an analog control stick and C and Z buttons.

The Look:
Wii features a compact design that will make it a natural addition to any television setup. It can be displayed either vertically or horizontally.

Media:
A single self-loading media bay will play single- or double-layered 12-centimeter optical discs for Wii, as well as 8-centimeter Nintendo GameCube discs.

Communication:
Wii can communicate with the Internet even when the power is turned off. This WiiConnect24 service delivers a new surprise or game update, even if users do not play with Wii. Users can connect wirelessly using IEEE 802.11b/g, or with a USB 2.0 LAN adaptor. Wii also can communicate wirelessly with Nintendo DS.

Virtual Console:
Wii will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo 64, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) and even the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The Virtual Console also will feature a “best of” selection from Sega Genesis titles and games from the TurboGrafx console (a system jointly developed by NEC and Hudson). It also will be home to new games conceived by indie developers whose creativity is larger than their budgets.

The Specs:
Wii boasts 512 megabytes of internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports and built-in Wi-Fi capability. A bay for an SD memory card will let players expand the internal flash memory. Design was optimized with state-of-the-art processing technologies that minimize power consumption, keep the console compact and enable the “sleepless” WiiConnect24 mode.

CPU:
PowerPC CPU (code-named “Broadway”). Made with a 90 nm SOI CMOS process, jointly developed with and manufactured by IBM.

Graphics Processing Unit:
Being developed with ATI.

Other Features:
Four ports for classic Nintendo GameCube controllers. Two slots for Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards. An AV Multi-output port for component, composite or S-video.

The Official Wii Web Site has been updated with info on its next-gen console and upcoming games. The Wii console will launch at the end of 2006. Pricing and more launch details have yet to be announced. Read Nintendo's Official Press Release here.

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The high quality video of the Nintendo Conference is available here.

The high quality video of the Sony Conference is available here.

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From LucasArts: "Indiana Jones 2007 also features completely interactive Hot Set™ environments, where every setting is open-ended and completely destructible in a way that only next-generation consoles can deliver. Use your wits and daring to make each spring-loaded environment a weapon as you dispense of foes in clever and unexpected ways.

More games from LucasArts were also revealed. Jump right in to the details in the official press release here.

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Sony PS3 News:
- Worldwide November Launch
- Launches November 17 in US
- 20 Gig hard drive model: $499 USD
- 60 Gig hard drive model: $599 USD
- 20 Gig version will NOT include WiFi, a memory card reader and HDMI output
- New controller keeps to PS2 design
- New controller adds tilt function sensitivity, but loses vibration functionality due to interference (or the lawsuits its been facing on the vibration technology?)
- New controller uses Bluetooth and is wireless
- PS3 will be on E3 floor, playable at Sony Booth
- Gran Turismo HD shown: GT4 upped to HD
- New Eye Toy card-based game, "Eye of Judgement"
- PS3 Browser shown (Community features, shop)
- Genji 2 for PS3 shown
- Heavenly Sword for PS3 shown

Sony PSP News:
PSP Greatest Hits Series (First PSP games at $19.99 MSRP): - ATV Offroad
- Hot Shots Golf
- Ape Escape
- Wipeout Pure
- Twisted Metal

Functionality coming to the PSP soon: Camera, GPS, video RSS feeds and VOIP functionality.

Sony PSP shown playing PSone's original Ridge Racer, demonstrating the emulation of PSone games on the portable PSP.

Playstation Card can be purchased for micro-transactions online. (similar to MS Points)

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From Square Enix:"FABULA NOVA CRYSTALLIS, defined in Latin as "the new tale of the crystal," is made up of several different titles based on variations of the FINAL FANTASY XIII universe. "

Square-Enix will be bringing a new "Crystal Chronicle" game on the Wii, "Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: The Crystal Bearers". A new Nintendo DS Game "Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates", allowing four players to play together, was also revealed. Visit Square Enix's Official site to learn more about Final Fantasy XIII.

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