Out in October, apparently

Ubisoft's done what EA hasn't and shown off a game for Wii U.

Just Dance 4 kicked off Ubisoft's press conference with a performance from Flo-Rida and some dancers. The video in the background showed a player placing the Wii U GamePad into the cradle and dancing. As you would.

Ubisoft has confirmed Wii U will support up to five players, with the player using the GamePad able to capture video and screenshots to share online as well as acting as a Puppet Master, controlling dance routines for the other four players.

Wii U-exclusive Features: The Wii U version introduces, for the first time ever, up to 5-player gameplay with the innovative and exclusive Puppet Master Mode. In this mode, the player operating the Wii U controller becomes a true Master of Ceremony as thegets the power to switch dance routines that are being performed by the four other players in real-time. The Wii U operator he also has the ability to create choreographies and choose playlists for the other players to follow. In addition, the Wii U controller allows for writing on-screen live dedications and taking pictures and videos of the best dance moments to share online. It’s a complete new way to take part in the Just Dance experience!

Ubisoft has said the game will be available on Wii U from the system's launch.

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Update: Vita version confirmed too

Update: EA has also confirmed the game is coming to Vita.

Burnout creators Criterion just wrapped up showing off Need for Speed: Most Wanted on PS3, due for release in late October 2012.

The game is an open world racer not unlike Criterion's Burnout Paradise, with enhanced Autolog support and more.

It's out in October and looks quite tasty.

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Catch it all live

Ubisoft's E3 press conference is always a big one and this year's no different. With new in-game footage and details of Assassin's Creed III to rumours of new Splinter Cell and Prince of Persia games there should be plenty to watch out for, and we'll have it all for you here live.

The Ubisoft conference kicks off at 3pm Pacific — that's 6pm Eastern, 11pm UK and midnight Central European Time. Don't forget the Sony conference kicks off three hours later — 6pm Pacific, 9pm Eastern, 2am UK and 3am CET — if you feel like sticking around.

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Want to watch Ubisoft's Wii U games? Then keep it here as we bring you the live video of its E3 press conference.

Can't get YouTube working for whatever reason? We'll have updates for you on new games, technology and anything else interesting Ubisoft has to show. Hopefully there's no Mr Caffeine.

Ubisoft's conference is just part of the E3 extravaganza. Check out the full E3 2012 schedule to find out more about what's on, when and where to watch.

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Does every game HAVE to have a slow motion breach mode? FFS developers.

PS3 gets it first

PlayStation 3 owners can pick up Battlefield 3 Premium a week before PC and 360 owners.

For $49.99/£39.99 — the content has a supposed retail value of $75 — you get two weeks' early access to five DLC packs over the coming months. Close Quarters, the first pack, is available today to download for PSN members.

If you're a Battlefield 3 fan, will you be grabbing Premium today?

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Sizing it up

If Nikkei is right, tomorrow we'll see a 3DS console redesign as Nintendo unveils a 3DS console with a 4.5" screen, 1.5 times bigger than the current model.

Our editor James Newton and features editor Tom Whitehead — yes, they of the Nintendo Life podcast! — sat down in video form to chat about what the rumour could mean for Nintendo. Would it help 3DS towards profitability? Will it be more comfortable? What about those of us with the original machine? All this and more insightful and delightful discussion right below these words.

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Wow, when did Dead Space and Lost Planet change places?

Bring a buddy

EA's Dead Space 3 will hit PS3 in February 2013.

EA's live press conference opened with a co-operative demonstration of the game, which looks much closer to a third-person shooter-oriented than its horror origins. You and a friend can take down giant enemies in new locales including frozen planets and the depths of space.

What did you make of the Dead Space 3 demo?

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Join the party

Missed last night's Nintendo Direct excitement? Want a recap and to find out what we think is coming up tomorrow? We've got you covered in audio format.

Nintendo Life editor James Newton and features editor Thomas Whitehead got together to chew the fat about last night's show and what we expect tomorrow. Listen in and join the discussion in the comments below.

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