That artwork from Zelda Wii that was shown at the Miyamoto roundtable? Unfortunately, it’s been leaked. However, the photo was obtained unethically during the session, and thus like our colleagues in the professional blogosphere, we won’t be sharing it with you. Let me assure you, though, that’s it’s such a low resolution, it’s not worth seeking out. Just look at the Twilight Princess artwork above, imagine Link having put on a few more pounds for his upcoming role, and a shorter, Zora-like creature next to him. Let your mind wander for the next 12 months until it will undoubtedly be unveiling in full glory, worthy of the Zelda series.
Some of my favorite news bits from today were the discovery that the Koopalings (from games like Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World) are back in New Super Mario Bros. Wii the indication that Kingdom Hearts III could very well be Wii-bound. For those who follow the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, or those who follow the Castlevania series, or those that follow Hideo Kojima’s work… you might enjoy the fact that Konami’s press conference today confirmed that Kojima and his company, Kojima Productions, will be behind the now-confirmed Castlevania: Lord of Shadows for the PS3 and 360 in 2010.
Aside from that, we’re all just getting those show floor impressions now as this year’s E3 comes to a close tomorrow. Expect more details to come from those floor demos and various talks with developers and PR teams around the show, so be sure to check back throughout the day!
General News
Miyamoto cites fear of Swine Flu for a downsized staff
The Beatles: Rock Band DLC incompatible with other Rock Band titles
Reggie says Retro Studios hard at work
Iwata: New handheld hardware was completed… then scrapped
Wii/DS News & Media
Reel of upcoming DSiWare titles
Women’s Murder Club box art suggests DSi features
Facebook functionality coming to the DSi
Miyamoto’s take on achievements
Miyamoto apologizes for the lack of Pikmin at E3
Super Mario Galaxy 2 to reuse and recycle (but not reduce!)
Reggie explains games missing from E3 without a trace
Tatsunoko vs. Capcom screens and press release
Monado: Beginning of the World screens
New Classic Controller spotted at show
Sin and Punishment 2 logo, art, and screenshots
Red Steel 2 screens and artwork
Rumor: Is Kingdom Hearts 3 headed to the Wii?
Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles logo and screens
Nyko’s line-up includes a zoom lens for DSi
The Koopalings return for New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Metroid Dread existence confirmed; completely separate from Metroid: Other M
Rabbids Go Home – “Inside the Wii Remote” trailer
Monster Hunter Tri and Miles Edgeworth given launch windows
Trailer for Rabbids Go Home… again…
Samus heading to Europe on September 4th in Trilogy
Konami unveils Balance Board-based DDR
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis March Again! logo and screens
Arts & Culture
Penny Arcade chimes in on Nintendo’s Media Briefing
