Metapunch Beta Podcast Ep. 3

This week we have a load of Nintendo news, new Portal 2 map editor, and Steam coming to Linux! All that an more on this weeks show.

NEWS
Nintendo reveals plans for the future – focus on Nintendo Network
Nintendo releasing retail games on 3DS eShop, starting with New Super Mario Bros. 2
Nintendo Preparing for Third Party Digital Downloads
Nintendo wants digital and retail to be priced the same
Wii U release date and price to be revealed after E3
Rayman Legends coming to Wii U
Midnight Purple 3DS On Its Way
He’s Convinced Final Fantasy XV is Coming This Gen, and It Will Be Awesome
Square Enix launches India game dev contest
Portal 2 puzzle editor DLC warps to PC and Mac May 8
Sakurai: 3DS/Wii U 'dual support' is 'key' for next Super Smash Bros.
Resident Evil Creator Making Survival Horror Game for Bethesda
'No regrets': Sega defends Phantasy Star Online 2's F2P model
Steam and Source Engine Linux support 'underway'
Valve Adds Remote Game Management to Steam
Torchlight 2 available for pre-purchase on Steam
Metal Gear Rising for Vita spotted in developer presentation
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Hands-on preview: PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
The Rise And Fall Of Cortana In Halo 4
Piss Off Your Friends Once Again In Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed
Watch the first God of War: Ascension gameplay right here
Shadowrun Returns Kickstarter ends at $1.9 million
CEO Mike Hayes leaving Sega this summer
Bethesda Announces The Elder Scrolls Online (http://www.elderscrollsonline.com/)
Next Xbox 'in the manufacturing stages'
the MAY HURRAY BUNDLE
Guild Wars 2 gem store goes (partially) online
First Elder Scrolls Online details unfurled

RUMORS
Exclusive: $99 Xbox 360 + Kinect bundle launching next week with two-year subscription
Three crazy but interesting Wii U rumors
Rumor: Wii U to have clickable Circle Pad
Retro to show off new Star Fox at E3

Phantasy Star Online 2

“Complete Gacha”: Japanese Government To Regulate Social Game Mechanism Soon [Social Games]


Major Releases

Datura - May 8
Phantom Breaker - May 8
Warlock: Master of the Arcane - May 8
Starhawk - May 8
Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition - May 9
Street Fighter x Tekken - May 11