Nintendo may be trying out something different at this year’s E3 after the company announced that their new Legend of Zelda game for the Wii U will be the focus of the show.
Information about Nintendo’s presence was posted on their E3 site and through a press release, detailing how their booth will be transformed to immerse visitors into the world of Zelda and how it will be the only game playable at their booth.
Nintendo’s kickoff show will begin at 9 am PST on June 14, opening with Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime introducing the new Legend of Zelda being played on Nintendo Treehouse: Live, which is is taking up the usual time slot for Nintendo Direct.
Here is the information from the E3 site:
Nintendo will transform its booth at this year’s E3 to immerse fans in the world of the groundbreaking new Legend of Zelda game for the Wii U™ console.
Not headed to E3?
You’re invited to share in the excitement by following along online here as new gameplay is unveiled for the first time anywhere.
Nintendo @ E3 starts at 9 a.m. PT on Tuesday, June 14.
Tune in starting at 9 a.m. PT for the world’s first in-depth look at the new Legend of Zelda game.
The day’s events will kick off with livestreamed gameplay and behind-the-scenes info from the game experts of Nintendo Treehouse—live and unscripted from the show floor.
Win a trip to E3 2016
Enter by May 10 for a chance to be one of the first to play The Legend of Zelda for the Wii U console.
How to enter:
Tweet @NintendoAmerica a note about what The Legend of Zelda series means to you while using the hashtags #MyZeldaLegend and#NintendoSweepstakes.
What you can win:
The prize package includes airfare for two, four-night hotel stay, two tickets to E3, and a $500 prepaid VISA debit card.
