The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD - E3 Trailer

Nintendo revealed plenty of new details about The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD today. Here's a brief summary:

• Runs in full 1080p.
• GamePad is used to manage inventory and maps.
• A new sail has been added which allows players to travel 50 percent faster than the standard sail
• After obtaining the new "Tingle Bottle," players can communicate with other players by posting comments and screenshots on Miiverse which will then wash up on the shores of islands in other players' games.
• Pictograph has been improved - can take and store more pictures than before, which can then be posted on Miiverse.
• Supports Off-TV Play

The Big N has released a new trailer which shows the first footage of the game in action. You can watch it after the break.

Bayonetta 2 - E3 Trailer and Video Walkthrough

During this morning's Nintendo Direct, a new trailer for Bayonetta 2 was shown which features plenty of gameplay footage of the highly-anticipated sequel. In addition, a video in which the game's director speaks about the development of the game has also been released. You can find both videos after the break.

Nintendo reveals Wii U demos coming to Best Buy

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has revealed the four new Wii U game demos that will be playable at Best Buy stores across the country. Titles include  Mario Kart 8, Super Mario 3D World, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, and The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD. To find a demo kiosk near you, head over to bestbuy.com/nintendoevents. Announcement video after the break.

Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Trailers

Nintendo has released two trailers for the upcoming Wii U and 3DS versions of Super Smash Bros. The first video features all of the Big N's most popular characters while the second reveals that Capcom's Mega Man will be playable. Trailers after the break.

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze coming to Wii U in November

Nintendo has announced Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for the Wii U. The gorilla's first HD adventure features two-player mode with Diddy and Dixie. The game is scheduled for release in November of this year. Nintendo of America has confirmed via Twitter that Retro Studios are developing the 2.5D platformer. Trailer after the break.

Mario Kart 8 coming to Wii U in Spring 2014

Nintendo president Satoru Iwata has confirmed that Mario Kart 8 is scheduled for release on the Wii U in Spring 2014. The latest entry uses ideas from Mario Kart Wii and Mario Kart 7 such as bikes and gliders, respectively. The innovative idea this time is anti-gravity - vehicles can cling to surfaces allowing players to drive on walls and even upside-down. Miiverse integration and online play will feature prominently as well, and the game will run at a solid 60 frames per second. Trailer after the break.

Super Mario 3D World coming to Wii U in December

Nintendo has announced Super Mario 3D World for the Wii U, with a release scheduled for December. The game features the same gameplay found in the 3DS hit Super Mario 3D Land and features four-player co-op.

Mario, Luigi, Peach and Toad are all playable, each of whom has the same abilities they had in Super Mario Bros. 2 - Mario is a well-rounded character, Luigi can jump really high, Peach can hover when jumping, and Toad can run faster than everyone else.

There will be at least one new suit for Mario in the form of the cat suit. When dressed as a feline, players can scratch enemies with their claws and climb walls. Trailer after the break.

Nintendo Launches Official E3 Site

Nintendo of America has launched its official E3 website which will be used to stream a special Nintendo Direct broadcast on Tuesday, June 11th at 7 a.m. Pacific/10 a.m. Eastern. The teaser image promises continuing coverage throughout the week, including "game trailers, interviews, and more." As of this writing, there isn't much to look at, but in less than 24 hours there will be plenty to see. You can visit the Big N's E3 site via the link below.

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