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While Nintendo press conference was a bit more sedate than Microsoft there still was a few announcements that had caught my eye.

So without further ado here is my top 3 announcements from the Nintendo press conference.

3. GTA on DS
Now this was the only game that came as a shock to me because nobody would of thought that GTA would be making an appearance on the DS well Nintendo decided to surprise us by announcing that a DS exclusive version of GTA4 (of sorts) will be hit the handheld sometime in the early future.
While the obvious choice would of been the PSP this is another string in the Nintendo bow and it shows that the DS isn’t just for kids or people over the age of 60 it still is a place for the hardcore gamer as well.

2. Wii Motion Plus
Everybody knew about this so it wasn’t that much of a secret but it was still nice for it to be seen and to also show off what it can do.
This little white block that fit’s to the bottom of the Wiimote makes the motion sensing a lot more better thus giving you the freedom to move around in 3d space instead of limiting you to slight movements with your hand that will on make a basic reaction on screen.
Coming packaged with the motion plus will be Wii sports 2 that will take the foundation of the original game and build upon it by adding more fun sports games to it and also by making the motion sensing that much more realistic.

1. Animal Crossing
Now another thing that people guessed was a new Animal Crossing game for the Wii and the rumors were correct.
The game is set to take the animal crossing formula of building your own town out into the city as well give you a much more free chance to visit your friends town while also adding extra new features to your experience.
Not only was there the chance to bid in auctions for new items, buy brand new clothes and furniture, get a new hairstyle or just walk around town with your friends but now you will be able to speak to them with a new little handy speaker that clips on the Wii motion sensor bar and it gives you a chance to fully speak with your friends instead of having to send them messages.

While Nintendo’s press conference didn’t show off that many games we do know that Nintendo are still trying to push the envelope when it comes to new ways to play.

Check back later for the top 3 announcements at the Sony press conference.