Nintendo 3DS & E3 Round Up
Nintendo brought their A-game to this year’s E3. They had something for everyone this year, including footage of the new Zelda game that’s in the works, Kirby’s Epic Yarn, and the long-rumored Nintendo 3DS.
Nintendo’s press conference started with a demo of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for the Wii. The next installment in the Legend of Zelda series features Motion Plus support, which allows for more precise controls. The game is still relatively early on in development, and the demo shown at E3 did have a few hiccups, nevertheless, it looked like a solid addition to the Legend of Zelda series. All the weapons and items you know and love will be present in Skyward Sword, along with a few new additions. There doesn’t seem to be any special “hook” to this game. The demo Nintendo showed didn’t show Link getting into a train, turning into a wolf, or traveling through time. We wouldn’t be surprised if Nintendo announced some special element to the game later on, but for now, the game looks like a solid, no frills Zelda experience.
Kirby’s Epic Yarn for the Wii was also on display, and this game looks like a lot of fun. This time around, everyone’s favorite pink puffball will be interacting with, and manipulating the world around him with yarn. The game has a unique style, and all of the backgrounds look like cloth, and Kirby and his enemies are all made of yarn.The game seems to do a good job of blending classic platforming elements with interesting new yarn-based mechanics.
The star of the show was the Nintendo 3DS, which will feature a top screen capable of displaying full 3D images without the need for 3D glasses. The Nintendo 3DS will have a strong line up of games when it launches next year, with a wide variety of new titles, and some classic N64 remakes. Star Fox 64, and The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time will both be getting 3D makeovers. There will also be a new Professor Layton game, as well as a new Kid Icarus game.
Nintendo brought a strong lineup to E3 this year.  The Nintendo 3DS and the games it’s bringing with it are sure to mark a strong 2011 for Nintendo. We’ll be sure to bring you new details on everything Nintendo showed at E3 as they become available.
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