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E3 2002 In Advance
- Posted By Eric
Tajchman, 04.10.2002
So why is 2002 the Year Of Nintendo? This year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles is the place where everyone will find out; where the largest collection of the biggest and bestest games for one system will be united for all gamers to see. Every Wednesday leading up to E3, this feature will list the different games expected to be at E3 so you know exactly what will be shown. This way, our reader count won’t suddenly drop as a lot of Nintendo fans are overwhelmed and eventually go mad over the greatness coming this year and next.
Starting this week, we decided to show you what the great Uber-developer of Nintendo has planned for all it’s loyal customers coming later this year.
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Super Mario Sunshine (developed by EAD)
--Shigeru Miyamoto’s highly touted franchise is set to show up at E3, and it should be playable. Large, ever-morphing environments, Super Mario 64 gameplay, and the graphical power of the GameCube should make this a worthy title to check out at E3.
Metroid Prime (developed by Retro Studios)
--Though many have doubted Retro Studio’s competency to handle such a major project as Metroid Prime, it seems that the troubled task has finally had most of its issues resolved. Controversy has stemmed from just about every decision made to the game from fanatical followers. This E3, we should see lots of movies, lots of screens, and, oh yeah, it should be playable as well.
The Legend of Zelda (developed by EAD)
--Another controversial title, Shigeru Miyamoto has said and reiterated in numerous interviews that one cannot truly grasp the ideas and concepts behind Zelda until they get a chance to play it, hands-on. Ergo, Zelda will also be playable at E3.
Star Fox Adventures (developed by Rare)
--Delay after delay has forced this title into a September 2002 release date, being originally set to release in December 2001. Originally a Nintendo 64 title called Dinosaur Planet, it was overhauled when it was moved onto the GameCube and given the Star Fox license shortly thereafter. Expect it to be playable at E3.
Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem (developed by Silicon Knights)
--Having even more delays than Star Fox Adventures, this title has been in development for over 4 years now, originally introduced as a Nintendo 64 game. But in all that time, Silicon Knights has kept quiet about this game’s plot, even creating demos of the game featuring characters not in the game. An enhanced demo should be playable at E3.
Animal Crossing (developed by EAD)
--The smash hit game from Japan (Animal Forest +) makes its way to the United States. An endless game full of character interaction, it’s hard to sum up what exactly Animal Crossing is other than a massive communications game . . . with classic NES gaming in between. Look for a demo or movies at E3 2002.
Mario Tennis GC (developed by Camelot)
--The GameCube version of the successful Mario Tennis for the N64 and GBC, this update will try to be just as fun as its previous versions. What new items and aspects of this version are not yet known, but look for some major announcements at E3.
Mario Golf GC (developed by Camelot)
--Another GameCube version of a Mario sports game, Mario Golf GC looks to capture the fun and multiplayer excitement that the N64 and GBC version had. Look for this at E3 as well.
F-Zero GC/AC (developed by Sega)
--The first major title to use the Triforce arcade board, Nintendo is letting Sega handle the development of the title for the GameCube as well as an arcade version. The two are said to interact using a Memory Card 59 (though Nintendo’s newly announced Memory Card 251 should be able to work too). How exactly has not been said, but Sega has said that some form of F-Zero will be at E3.
Kirby Tilt ‘n’ Tumble 2 (developed by Hal Laboratory)
--This will be the first Nintendo game to utilize GBA as a controller. Utilizing the link cable and a motion sensor GBA pak, players will actually controller the tilt and pitch of the level, rolling Kirby along the playing field. Kirby can also “roll off the TV screen” onto the GBA screen and can be played from there. Expect movies of this game and maybe even a playable version.
Mario Party 4 (developed by Hudson Soft)
--Nintendo announced the development of a Mario Party title and stated that the title should be released sometime before the end of the year. Much speculation has surrounded this title as some have said that Nintendo could be implementing online play into the game to complement Sega’s online title, Phantasy Star /Online Ep. I & II. Look for some type of showing at E3.
Mario Kart GC (developed by EAD)
--Announced at E3 2001, this is another game that may or may not have some type of online play. Shigeru Miyamoto stated in several interviews that this version of Mario Kart will be different from previous versions. Exactly what this entails, no one is sure, but expect some kind of appearance of the speedy kart-based racer at E3 2002.
Other Titles
--As usual, expect some secret unannounced titles from Shigeru Miyamoto, but also from other members of EAD. A lot of talented people besides Mr. Miyamoto work at Nintendo and it’s their time to show that talent in the form of really fun games.
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