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Nintendo shows off upcoming lineup at GDC - Vooks

Nintendo shows off upcoming lineup at GDC

Nintendo might not have had the biggest presence at this years GDC, but it didnt stop them from giving out some information on games that we already know about. We have got for you some screen shots for Big Brain Academy, Mario Strikers Charged, Super...
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Nintendo might not have had the biggest presence at this years GDC, but it didnt stop them from giving out some information on games that we already know about. We have got for you some screen shots for Big Brain Academy, Mario Strikers Charged, Super Paper Mario, Pokemon Battle Revolution and Pokemon Diamond and Pearl as well as The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass on the Nintendo DS.

Head inside to see all the screenshots and info

Big Brain Academy

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15 new activities challenge brains in five categories: memory, analysis, number crunching, visual recognition and quick thinking.

Activities are designed around the Wii Remote, so players can have fun learning with one Wii Remote, or two for group competitions.

Players can exchange training data wirelessly with other players and compete against their save data.

Game Type: Mental Training – Players: 1-8

Mario Strikers Charged

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Battle on the most unpredictable and hazard-filled pitches in the universe. New captain super abilities, sidekick skill-shots and charging the ball add a new level of depth to an already crazy soccer battle.

Compete against friends and other strikers in online matches over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Flick the Wii Remote to slam foes into the walls. Playing as the goalie, point the Wii Remote at the screen to manually defend against Mega Strike kicks.

Game Type: Sports – Players: 1-4

Super Paper Mario

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What at first glance appears to be a 2-D side-scroller ripped straight from the stylized pages of the Paper Mariouniverse soon turns into a hilarious dimension-shifting platformer possible only on Wii.

Players run through vibrant 2-D worlds, stomping on enemies and breaking blocks then, with the press of a button, they flip into 3-D.

Players can shake the Wii Remote to pull off stylish moves.

Game Type: 2-D/3-D Side- Scrolling Action Platformer with RPG Elements – Players: 1

Pokmon Battle Revolution

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This is the first Pokmon title in the hugely popular series made for Wii, and the first Wii game to feature Wi-Fi competition.

This is also the first game to link Nintendo DSand Wii. When linked, players can use their DS units as controllers or import characters from Pokmon Diamond and Pokmon Pearl.

Players can battle in full 3-D using the Pokmon they raised in Pokmon Diamond and Pokmon Pearl.

Game Type: Battle – Players: 1-4

Pokmon Diamond and Pokmon Pearl

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Collect, train and battle with more than 100 new Pokmon in the new Sinnoh region.

Players can battle and trade using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Players can import Pokmon from their Game Boy Advance versions after completing certain objectives.

Game Type: Role-Playing Game – Players: 1-8 (1-4 in Pokmon battles)

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

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New information pertaining to the multiplayer component:

Two players battle one another in a race to see who can collect the most
Force Gems within a limited amount of time.

Players alternate between controlling Link and controlling three phantom
guards.

When a player controls Link, he can race to key locations to grab Force
Gems. When a player controls the three phantom guards, the mission is to keep Link
from the Force Gems at all costs.

Game Type: Action Adventure – Players: 1 or 2

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