E3: Nintendo Conference

Holy shit, they're showing a 3D Metriod on the DS... map is on the top screen, action on the bottom. You can tap the screen to shoot enemies. Btw, the DS looks just like the USA Today picture.
 
More about DS:
Both Screens Are Programable for either 2D or 3D
Showed DS running Mario 64
Showed DS running a new Metroid, indicating it would be playable at E3. Also appears that this new Metroid DS game is going to be 4 player wireless at E3, and they hinted that it could be more by shipping date.
Backwards Compatible with GBA
Touch Screen Confirmed (didn't specify if both screens were touch. I think only the bottom one is, though).
Built In Microphone with Voice Recognition
Dual Wireless Capability
Proprietary Format Allows Up to 16 players up to 100 feet
Instant Chat and Draw
Also has WiFi Compatibility
Release in Japan and U.S. this year
Release in Europe and Australia 1st Quarter 2005
DS will have a new name, and apparently a low price.

Other stuff.
Spaceworld Link Is Back.

Looks like Casper and myself are having a bit of a race. ;)
 
DS supports local wireless play, 100ft, 16 players. :D

DS supports WiFi online! :oops: The annoucer studdered when he mentioned "online" since the crowd went crazy before he finished the sentence.

Backwards compatible with GBA.

Touch screen and voice recognition included.

Targeted release for Japan and USA this year.

DS is not official name and price will be competitive.
 
Oh shit, they're showing Zelda... non-cel-shaded! :oops: :oops:

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the MP2 video looks good. i want to see the zelda video :( all i get is an internal server error :(
 
E3 2004: Legend of Zelda Reborn

Nintendo maniacs, the wait is over. Link has grown up and he's back to kick some ass.

May 11, 2004 - It's been four long years since Nintendo unveiled its Space World 2000 demo of Legend of Zelda. The realistic take on the action-adventure franchise, which showcased a brief fight sequence between an older, meaner Link and a downright evil looking Gannondorf, was shelved less than a year after its unveiling so that Nintendo could instead pursue the cel-shaded Wind Waker style. But Nintendo fans never forgot about that brief trailer that showed so much promise.

And, as it turns out, neither did Nintendo.
Today at its pre-E3 event in Los Angeles, Nintendo dropped a earth-shaking bomb. Not only has it secretly been working on a brand new Legend of Zelda title inspired by its famous Space World 2000 demo, but the game is very far along and looks absolutely drop-dead gorgeous.

As the lights dimmed and the brief trailer for the game rolled, press on hand seemed unsure about what to expect. But when the music kicked in -- an homage to the 1998 Ocarina of Time movie spot -- the crowd went wild. (The new Legend of Zelda trailer actually features the same song from composer Basil Poledouris, who orchestrated Conan The Barbarian.) What followed was an awe-inspiring display of cutting-edge graphics and an overall crowd reaction that approached a pure state of euphoria.

The footage showcased a detailed adult Link as he rode his horse across an expansive Hyrule, did battle with a number of different enemy types including a Moblin, Bokoblins and multiple Lizalfos. In one stunning scene, the sun set as dark riders advanced over the horizon. In another, Link battled against a gigantic fire boss. He also explored the forest, seemed to solve puzzles in a dungeon and more. The visuals, featuring what is hands-down the best Link model ever designed and a host of impressive technical feats such as advanced lighting and shadow effects, crisp textures, and impressive draw distance, to name a few, made Nintendo fans' eyes roll in their heads.

After the display ended and the crowd settled, Nintendo designer and director Shigeru Miyamoto took the stage and addressed lucky attendees. "I am not Link, but I do know him!" he joked. "Even after 18 years the Legend of Zelda never stops changing and this game is no different. We are now taking you to a world where Link has grown up -- a world where he will act different and look different. In order to grow, Link must not stand still and neither will I. Thank you and goodbye."

The game, simply titled Legend of Zelda (and not Wind Waker 2), is set for release on GameCube sometime next year.

IGNcube will have footage and screens of the game available for download very soon. Because we love you.
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