Nintendo E3 Conference Wrap Up

• For Wii and U: Wii U

Nobody saw that coming, typical Nintendo. Just when you think it's all been leaked and figured out, Nintendo spin it on it's head. Ok, taking the ridiculous name aside, the idea behing the new console, which is a new console and not just a controller as the briefing confused some to think, is that it's a HD Wii for the family.
Essentially, what that means, is that you have your powerful high definition console but if the parents want to watch The X Factor or whatever non-gamers watch these days, little Billy (or big Billy if your a 37 year old still living with your parents) can press a button on the new controller and switch the action on the lovely 6 inch display and keep on trucking.
Technologically, it's astounding although it's sort of been tried by the Dreamcast and indeed the PS3 but if anyone can pull it off with today's tech, Nintendo can.

• Link to the Past: 25th Anniversary of Zelda

A few very early points scored by Nintendo early with a celebration of everything Zelda. In addition to the two big titles, Skyward Sword on the Wii and Ocarina of Time 3D for the 3DS, Nintendo have also put up Four Swords on the DSi for free and Link's Awakening onto the eShop.
They also have a huge bunch of stuff planned such as concerts, soundtracks and special preorder bonuses for the two incoming games for anyone who wants them. In short, this year is going to be a great celebration of a great franchise.

• 1st Party: 3DS

A plethora of first party titles for the 3DS were discussed in brief this year. Although all but one were annouced last year, it was great to see them out on the stage strutting their stuff. Mario 3DS and Mario Kart 3D obviously solid choices when launching any Nintendo system but having Star Fox there, flying and all, was a real treat.
Same with Kid Icarus: Uprising, seeing Pit flying around was great and he came with Nintendo patent-pending trademark annoying voice. Luigi's Mansion has gotten a second wind on 3DS, which is great for fans of the first but that might be all to be fair to the first brother of gaming.
The best part about all these titles though? They will all be out by the end of the year. Big props Nintendo, big props.