Today's Nintendo presentation at E3 2008 in Los Angeles brought forward some interesting information regarding Nintendo's plans going forward. First of all, Nintendo announced a new Wii Accessory known as Wii MotionPlus. The press release also talks about a new Wii Sports title which would take advantage of this add-on:

"Wii Sports Resort is not just a simple sequel to one of the world’s most popular console games, Wii Sports. It is the first title to make use of another Nintendo advance, the Wii MotionPlus accessory, which plugs into the base of the Wii Remote controller to provide an incredibly realistic motion experience. Scheduled for release in spring 2009, Wii Sports Resort includes new game experiences such as Sword Play, Power Cruising on a water scooter and Disc Dog, along with the new Wii MotionPlus accessory and Wii Remote Jacket at no additional cost. The Wii MotionPlus enhances precision and player immersion for the Nintendo-pioneered motion-controlled gaming trend that has drawn millions of new people to the world of video games."

The next big announcement from Nintendo also is of a peripheral intertwined with a game:

"This holiday season, Animal Crossing®: City Folk lets players move into a fun community populated by quirky animals. Players can improve their community, chat with the locals or just spend the day fishing and collecting fossils. There is also the opportunity to catch a bus into the new urban city area. Though you’ll never see other players in the city, you can connect with them in new ways using WiiConnect24, such as bidding on your friends’ items at the auction house or visiting the Happy Room Academy headquarters to see the top-rated player house. Another new feature in Animal Crossing®: City Folk is the ability to visit friends’ towns and chat with one another using the new WiiSpeakTM microphone. The WiiSpeak microphone is sold separately at an MSRP of $29.99 and allows Internet voice chat among Wii Friends – not just from person to person but from room to room."

Next is probably the biggest announcement, at least for Nintendo DS owners. That news is about Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars which will be developed by Rockstar Leeds and Rockstar North. More information on GTA: Chinatown Wars should appear soon at the official website.

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