With E3 2011 kicking off later this morning, we're here to tuck you in tonight with some last-minute rumors from all around the Internet.
It's the week of long days and little sleep, as E3 2011 technically begins. We're up late digesting the latest news and rumors that have been circulating around the Internet, and here's a nighttime link party to get you caught up. Here's what's on the happy hour menu for tonight:
What will Nintendo's new console be called: Wii 2, Wii HD, or simply the 'Nintendo'?
Next Nintendo Console to Be Named the "Nintendo"?
It's obvious that Nintendo wasn't going to stick with "Project Cafe" as the name for their new console, unless the launch titles were going to involve Mario saving the Coffee Kingdom from Bowser. Currently, the name is still under wraps, but rumors continue to fly. Game Informer reports that the name for Nintendo's new console will be even simpler than "Wii 2" or "Wii HD" -- it may simply be called the "Nintendo."[Source: Game Informer via Destructoid]
Is Sony Teaming Up with AT&T to Support the NGP 3G Network?
IGN got their hands on a tasty bit of news that Sony Computer Entertainment America is handing out invites for a 3G "symposium" hosted by AT&T next Wednesday at E3 -- and it's for developers/publishers only. Of course, AT&T is the go-to company for 3G network support, as bolstered by their once-exclusive partnership with Apple and their iPhone line-up. If that's the case, Sony might have an incredibly powerful online structure to support the NGP with DLC and Internet exclusive content (providing that it isn't hacked).[Source: IGN]
Your Brand New NGP Won't Support Your Old & Busted UMDs
And we hit up Game Informer one more time for some bad news about your NGP -- it won't have any option to play or port your UMD games. So if you decide to upgrade, get ready to say goodbye to a good chunk of your PSP library. (Or, hold on to that PSP 2000/3000 for as long as you can.) Bottom line: If it's not on PSN and not a digital download, you won't be able to play it.[Source: Game Informer]
Hackers Attack Nintendo, Nothing Stolen
While not technically a rumor, The Wall Street Journal reports that a hacker group called "LulzSec" recently breached Nintendo's online servers, posting a config file taken from the Big N's archives. Instead of losing massive amounts of personal data, Nintendo calmly patched the security leak and quickly went back to work. So, move along, we guess -- nothing to see here.[Source: Wall Street Journal via CVG]
Source: Daily News from GamePro.com
Monday, June 6, 2011