I think Sakurai is doing and has done a great job so far. I feel that he's one of those guys who's doing it for the art.

A Xenoblade puzzle!? Awesome!

Nintendo does one early price cut and now people expect it every time.

Looks like E3 was a real blast. It seems like everybody was having fun. I know I will once these games hit the shelves.

Scatterbug will scatter your remains to the four winds! All shall perish by his six tiny legs! Not even Magikarp can save you now!

I love the playfulness of these guys. How many other executives do you see wearing cat ears or playing with stuffed animals?

My body is SO ready for this.

I know this may seem like a dumb question, but what exactly is a StreetPass relay station?

This is looking very nice! I'm always game for new Bug types. That new fairy sounds very interesting as well.

This is why I love Nintendo. They offer fun, innovative games that everyone can enjoy and that the others just don't. Sure, this particular batch of games isn't anything mind blowing, but they look pretty darn fun. Not only that, but success for these titles means that riskier, bolder titles can become reality later on. So essentially, I can support the likes of a future Metroid/Starfox/etc. and still have a blast in the process. It's a win-win situation if you asked me.

Looks cool. I wonder if Talonflame is related to Fletchling?

Thanks for the apology, Mr. Iwata.
I really did enjoy the direct after seeing the individual videos here on Nintendo Life. Good show.

I love the idea of changing art styles. That kind of thing has always appealed to me. I'll keep my eye on this one.

I already have Trine 2, so it's DL Animal Crossing for me.

Is it just me, or is the Wii U Gamepad in the video based off of the prototype design? Those looks like slider pads, not sticks. Awesome video, though.

Dr. Robotnik's reaction.

@ngamer155 - What can I say? It's a classic.

But seriously, it seems foolish to underestimate Nintendo. They've been around the proverbial block a couple of times and have consistently provided quality games. However, Nintendo shouldn't get cocky itself and underestimate its competition.

@WarrenSpector

This is why you should never play with your food.

From my experience, if you have to question whether something is legal or make a list of reasons to justify it, then it's best to forget it.

*you're

Yes! They've got one near me! I wonder just how far is near in this case?

@Yamagushi - Sure returning matters. If I borrow "Mass of Duty: Resident Assassin L33T Edition" from a friend and love it, I'll probably go out and buy my own copy because he'll want his back. Not the same as smashing a pirated game disc.

@theblackdragon - To add to your statement, pirates never have to return the games they steal while someone who borrows/rents a game will at some point. :3

Incredible! I've officially entered Hyper Hype mode.

Since I'll be out of town this weekend, I probably won't be continuing the New Game+ in Xenoblade Chronicles, treasure-hunting in Wario Land: Shake It!, or getting S Ranks in Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed like originally planned. I will, however, continue Fire Emblem: Awakening and Rayman DSi. Might throw in some Scarescraper.

Sweet! Who knows what sort of Pokesecrets might be revealed?
It's starting to look like a great E3.

I'm pretty intrigued by this. Can't wait to see what they really look like.

This shall be most awesome.

Yes. The best way to encourage people to buy your console is to insult them. Makes perfect sense.

I must have missed the announcement for National Developer Flip-Flop Month.
If EA wants to support Wii U, more power to them. I can't say any of their games are particularly appealing to me, but it's nice to have some third parties.

Excellent! It's coming at the perfect time, too. Should give allow me to recover from AC:NL and the Oracle games.

Funny, I was just wondering when they would finally release this. Good to know.

@Joshers744 - I know what you mean.

Anyways, I can honestly say I haven't played a Sonic game I didn't like. Sure, some were better than others, but each one brought something new to the table. Granted, SEGA's execution of some of these ideas needed a little work and for a while, it did seem like it was confused about just where the series was going. However, I do believe that Sonic's found his zone now, (pun intended) if games like Colors and Generations are any indication. Now that Sonic's back in his focus once again, I think now is the time for elements such as the rest of the cast to be reintroduced. These characters have great potential and could add new gameplay and world-building elements. New types of gameplay can also keep the games fresh and fun. I feel that, while some of these elements bothered some players before, SEGA will be able to use these features to craft an excellent title thanks to them finding Sonic's place in modern gaming.
Plus, Nintendo is involved, too.

I'm really getting interested in Game & Wario. I've watched some of the footage for the minigames and they look pretty fun. Plus, it's Wario style. Can't go wrong with that.

Anybody else notice that the first letter of each of the character's names makes "A B C"?

Hooray for the Nintendo/SEGA partnership! Can't wait to learn more about this.

Yes! Sonic, Wario, and discounted Zelda. I'm sold!

@Joshers744 - I see his whole face. Don't worry. I've had that glitch happen before. It'll wear off. If not, then try resubmitting your avatar.

Very nice. I always enjoy a surprise Nintendo Direct.

Yes! More potential news.
Cool title. It definitely could be the next installment of the storybook series, though it's obviously hard to tell at this point. I'm hoping that there are at least a few different playable characters. That would add to the replay value and possibly allow a multi-player mode.

@Lin1876 - I see your point, but on the flip side, how come the person who made the video in the first place gets to profit off of footage and elements that Nintendo created?
This whole thing is understandable, but hopefully isn't too much of a deterrent to those who make the videos. I can't imagine that there are too many people who do this for a living.

This looks beautiful! I love the idea of stealth involved. I also noticed that the Magician is back. I wonder what he's up to...

DO WANT! This is shaping up to be an absolutely stunning game. That top piece of art really sets the atmosphere for the Kalos region. Beautiful! Also, somebody get me a Fletchling, pronto.

@BestBuck123 - Maybe you can help me then: what is the touch pad on the PS4 controller for? I've been puzzling over that for a while now and I'm pretty lost as to what practical applications that might have in a game. I'm not being sarcastic, I'm genuinely puzzled. You seem to be pretty excited about it, so I thought you might have some good ideas of what it's for.

Honestly, I always expected the other two consoles to experience growing pains upon release. It's just how things are in the world today. That's also why I'm not too worried about Wii U right now. Sure, it's not a perfect console, but I believe some of its selling issues stem from the market as a whole. I'm sure all the consoles this gen will experience some difficulties in the beginning, but given time, will all rise to varying levels of success.

WOOT! These look awesome. I want me a Yayakoma.

@Midnight3DS - I heartily agree.

I hated the movie when I first saw it, but my perspective on crummy movies has changed, so I might actually enjoy it for the laughs and my own snarky commentary.

I'll be trying to finish up Xenoblade Chronicles and Fire Emblem: Awakening. Other items on my menu will be Portal, Portal 2, and perhaps getting some of the bonus medals/trophies in Rayman Origins.

Hey, this mystery Mew has toes like the Imprisoned from Skyward Sword! Funky.

Anyways, as I mentioned in my earlier post, I think it's exciting that Mewtwo's story will be further expanded. I found it really interesting how Mewtwo was foreshadowed at the Pokemon Mansion in the first game through the Apocalyptic Log. There were also subtle hints tying the likes of Dr. (we know him as Mr.) Fuji and Blaine into Mewtwo's creation. The whole concept behind Mewtwo is very cool. So instead of bitterly complaining how Game Freak ruined it all, I'm excited to take another look at Mewtwo's story and see how it progresses.