Alright Nintendo, Microsoft didn't have a lot, and Sony laid down the gauntlet. Suck me in like you always do with a new console!
12:06pm - Starting off with a Zelda montage with music played by a live orchestra...
12:10pm - The trailer was for Zelda 25th Anniversary. Shigeru Miyamoto comes to the stage.
12:12pm - Having the orchestra play some of the classic music cues from Zelda games... received item, found secret, and fairy's fountain.
12:15pm - Launching a game for each of their hardware platforms for the 25th anniversary. First to be released is Link's Awakening from the Gameboy Color Virtual Console on the 3DS. This will be followed by the Ocarina of Time remake next week.
12:16pm - On DSi, the Legend of Zelda - The Four Swords, will be a free download for DSi owners. Lastly, Skyward Sword will be launched for Wii this holiday season.
12:18pm - There will be a Legend of Zelda 25th Anniversary Symphony concert held in each region around the world. Specific dates will follow at a later time. In addition, two music CDs will be released. The Ocarina of Time 3D soundtrack will be released to those that are the first to register their copy of the game with Club Nintendo. Also, the other CD will be recordings from the symphony events to be released alongside Skyward Sword.
12:20pm - Miyamoto introduces some key team members that have worked on Zelda over the years.
12:22pm - Satoru Iwata now takes the stage.
12:24pm - Paraphrasing: We intend to create a platform for casual and hardcore gamers.
12:25pm - And he's a big tease and says the details will be coming later in the presentation.
12:26pm - Confirms that new console will be for next year, but introduces games coming this year in a following trailer.
12:27pm - The Regginator is on stage!
12:28pm - "We hear you. You want what you've always wanted, but you also want something new."
12:29pm - Announcing new titles coming for 3DS. First up, Mariokart for 3DS. Looks a lot like Mariokart.
12:30pm - Kart customization looks to make a real appearance for the first time. It will be ready this holiday season.
12:31pm - Number two is Starfox for 3DS, but, pretty sure that was already announced. New feature is with group play, the pictures instead of the pics of Slippy and company, it will be video of your opponent. Releases in September.
12:32pm - Super Mario 3D up next. Think Super Mario 64 meets Super Mario Bros. 3 and you've got a pretty good description of what this game is. Released before the year is out.
12:34pm - Kid Icarus Uprising shows now.
12:35pm - Unlike the previous 2D side-scroller, this appears to be a 3rd person shooter/brawler with a multiplayer mode. There also looks to be an AR game teased at the very end as well. No details on this, and it will be released "later this year".
12:37pm - Lastly, Luigi's Mansion 2 is being shown. Much like the first despite Reggie's claims, just on the 3DS.
12:39pm - Sizzle reel of third party games shown. Both previously announced Resident Evil games, Mario and Sonic at the London Olympic Games, Ace Combat 3D, Tetris Online, Cave Story 3D, Driver Renegade, Pac-Man and Galaga Dimensions, Tekken 3D, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D.
12:42pm - Recapping eShop now. Going through the Pokemon Pokedex 3D. To fill it out, you'll need to trade with friends, find special AR markers and cards, and other ways. A free download for all 3DS users after picking up the eShop firmware update.
12:45pm - Project Cafe is dubbed "Wii U"
12:48pm - Trailer shows. Showing features allowing you to stream your game to the controller while someone else watches TV.
12:49pm - Controller contains a front and rear camera, and does contain the touch screen as rumored. The thing looks HUGE in the demo hands. Iwata back on stage.
12:58pm - Smash Brothers announced for 3DS and Wii U and they can interact. No timeline given.
12:59pm - Reggie back on stage to show a trailer for Wii U games/concepts.
1:00pm - New play mechanic using the rear camera. The Wii U can display a piece of the big screen on it's own screen.
1:02pm - First announced title for Wii U is "Lego City Stories". Will be released for 3DS as well.
1:04pm - Developer video on screen showing many developers commenting on the new system.
1:05pm - Darksiders II (launch title), Tekken, Batman Arkham City, Assassin's Creed, and Ghost Recon Online announced for the Wii U.
1:06pm - Darksiders II trailer running on Wii U now showing.
1:07pm - Dirt, Aliens Colonial Marines, Metro Last Light, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge now show on the sizzle real along with some of the previously announced titles.
1:10pm - EA CEO John Riccitello joins Reggie and Iwata on stage. Announces EA games will be coming to Wii U.
1:11pm - Specifically mentions or screen behind him shows Madden, Battlefield 3, FIFA, Need for Speed, Harry Potter, and the Sims.
1:15pm - Reggie back to the stage to close the show. Another look at the new Wii U controller in a woman's hand... SHEESH that thing is HUGE!
1:15pm - Conference ends.
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