The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3)
The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) is the world’s premiere trade event exclusively dedicated to showcasing interactive entertainment and educational software and related product. The worldwide annual focal point for the computer and video game industry, E3 draws tens of thousands of professionals to experience the future of interactive entertainment. The most influential people leading the most innovative companies in the business attend E3 to showcase and see groundbreaking new technologies and never-before-seen products for computers, video game consoles, handheld systems and the Internet.
The elite Pac-Man Champions of the 21th century
During the E3 Convention, Pac-Man fans will play for prizes and bragging rights. Anyone can participate by phoning in their Pac-Man High Scores. There will be daily tournaments during E3 and to qualify for the final challenge of playing on an authentic, classic Pac-Man arcade machine. Using just one life, score as many points as possible in a sudden death type playoff.
Final Fantasy XIII for PS2 or PS3?
Even before Final Fantasy XII hits the states, rumors have been circling around Final Fantasy XIII and it’s appearance at the E3 convention. There will be no surprise that the PS3 will be featured at E3 but will this new addition to the Final Fantasy series be exclusive to the PS2 or PS3? PR Manager at Square Enix released a statement stating “the title will be exclusive for PlayStation 3 and shown at E3 is not based on any official information obtained by us.”
Nintendo’s Revolution continues at E3
Nintendo Revolution wasn’t the official name for Nintendo’s next-generation console. Now the official name as been release, Wii. I look forward to this console as the dev kit (define) has been rumored to be sold under $200. It has it’s competition, XBox 360 and PS3, beat in terms of a lower price range. Now we’ll have to wait and see if the games are comparable between the consoles. Wii will have much to prove. Wii will be at E3 where people will try out this console and maybe even discover how long the name will get old. Who knows, Wii might be around as long as TGIF.
Nintendo’s explanation for the name change:
Introducing… Wii. As in “we.”
While the code-name “Revolution” expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer.
Wii will break down that wall that separates video game players fromeverybody else.
Wii will put people more in touch with their games… and each other. But you’re probably asking: What does the name mean?
Wii sounds like “we,” which emphasizes this console is for everyone.
Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. No confusion. No need to abbreviate. Just Wii.
Wii has a distinctive “ii” spelling that symbolizes both the unique controllers and the image of people gathering to play.
And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of video games that sets it apart from the crowd.
So that’s Wii. But now Nintendo needs you. Because, it’s really not about you or me.
It’s about Wii. And together, Wii will change everything.
References:
Gizmodo
Kotaku.com > Gaming
![[Post to Twitter]](http://blog.jr.com/wp-content/plugins/tweet-this/icons/tt-twitter.png){kind=icon}
Follow comments via the RSS Feed | Trackback URL
Add New Comment
Viewing 6 Comments
Thanks. Your comment is awaiting approval by a moderator.
Do you already have an account? Log in and claim this comment.
Do you already have an account? Log in and claim this comment.
Do you already have an account? Log in and claim this comment.
Do you already have an account? Log in and claim this comment.
Do you already have an account? Log in and claim this comment.
Do you already have an account? Log in and claim this comment.
Do you already have an account? Log in and claim this comment.
Add New Comment
Trackbacks
(Trackback URL)