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So first this site reported on this.

http://www.finder.com.au/legend-of-zelda-wii-u-nx-playable-at-e3

Nintendo is informing media that there will be two extended demos of the Wii U version to play at the booth and are being asked to set aside 90 minutes to make the most of the gameplay.

And once Nintendo Everything reported on it themselves, we got this Twitter reply:

https://twitter.com/immewnity/status/735845774286671872

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‏@immewnity
@NinEverything I've got the email from Nintendo Australia that says this. Who should I forward it to to give you guys confirmation?

90 minutes would be pretty lengthy for a E3 demo.

 

[Iriscomeback]

They're going all out.

Gonna be great.

Spoiler

Please be good

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Cant Wait!

 

[mrmickfran]

I can not watch

I will not watch

 

[Skiesofwonder]

I'm hoping we get a story trailer alongside the demoes, but I imagine that won't hit until the NX blowout.

Edit: still excited, nonetheless.

 

[BGBW]

They know some people will take 90 minutes to decide whether to play as a boy or a girl.

 

[Azuran]

Zelda Birthright and Zelda Conquest.

 

[etta]

That's insane. Having lengthy demos was very nice at last year's Bethesda show.

 

[DNAbro]

Over world and dungeon probably

 

[javac]

Sounds about right. Very excited to see this game in action, nothing quite like a new Zelda game.

 

[GinoFelino]

Spoiler

No NX Zelda tho Nintendo pls

 

[AniHawk]

one 15-minute demo where you play as male link

one 15-minute demo where you play as perrin kaplan

 

[Deku Tree]

I feel like this game is gonna be very very different than other Zeldas somehow.

 

[Griss]

Exactly what I imagined - field and dungeon gameplay. Kinda have to show both.

 

[brickarts295]

It's because of all that grass.

 

[Panthalassic]

That's quite a bit of time for a demo.

Spoiler

90 minutes makes me significantly more excited

 

[Plinko]

This has multiplayer "Zelda: Skyrim version" written all over it.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Zelda Birthright and Zelda Conquest.

Unique exclusive amiibo for each

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Some were worried they'd show off the whole game.

90 minute game confirmed???

 

[Wandering Robot]

All this means is that I, too, will be setting aside 90 minutes to watch it all

Spoiler

at least

.

 

[Jawmuncher]

If they're asking for that much time, I wonder if for this Zelda they've really pushed the idea of a big open world with more to do than any other zelda game prior.

 

[BGBW]

It's because of all that grass.

See that grass? You can cut it.

 

[L~A]

90mn sounds like what you'd get during a private showing, not a tradeshow booth.

Then again, it will be the only game playable, so if the demo only lasted 10mn, that'd be quite problematic.

I remember Skyward Sword at E3 2011 had... 3 demos, iirc:

- flying tutorial
- dungeon part
- boss battle (Ghirahim)

 

[AdanVC]

Judging by this, it seems the game at least is gonna be massive. A 90+ minute demo is pretty great and lenghty! Even if Nintendo is only bringing this game at E3, I'm pretty sure it'll be one of the most talked games at the show and on social media.

 

[wrowa]

I expected there to be three stages, similar to Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword. Still, if they want people to put aside 90 minutes, the demos are apparently going to be quite extensive.

I wonder if the dungeon demo will be separate of if the overworld demo will eventually lead into one.

 

[KingSnake]

Some were worried they'd show off the whole game.

90 minute game confirmed???

The rest will unlock using wolf amiibo.

 

[Hoo-doo]

I can already hear Brad Shoemaker falling asleep. 90 minutes sounds excessive.

 

[maquiladora]

They're going all out.

They are going all out by showing a couple of demos of one game at E3? The inferior (Wii U) version of a game that was announced back in January 2013?

 

[Tatsumi Oga]

When the developer has mentioned that he drew inspiration from Skyrim and just western rpgs, I'm not surprised about this.

 

[BGBW]

Some were worried they'd show off the whole game.

90 minute game confirmed???

Please, this is Zelda. It'll take 90 minutes to reach about one third of the intro.

 

[Mexen]

So, Kojima really was behind the opening cinematic.

 

[OricWindstar]

I guess they're just going to have an entire dungeon for one the demos. That would be an extremely good indicator of if this game really shakes up the formula as much as they're claiming.

 

[Instro]

They really should demo the NX version. I'm sure this game will be dealing with a lot of the same issues that Xenoblade X has on the WiiU.

 

[-shadow-]

Hour and a half?

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

I can already hear Brad Shoemaker falling asleep. 90 minutes sounds excessive.

How do you even play a game over an hour?

 

[Nights Owl]

Whoa 90 minutes? That's pretty crazy.

At first I wasn't into the open world Zelda idea, but then I thought about it and I figured they'd do it similar to the first Zelda, and I instantly became okay with it. I hope it's full with interesting things to find.

I'll have to watch all the footage this E3. Can't wait to seeeeee.

 

[I-hate-u]

1 NX and 1 Wii U version.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

They are going all out by showing a couple of demos of one game at E3? The inferior (Wii U) version of a game that was announced back in January 2013?

How do you know it's inferior???
It could use the Gamepad in really slick ways.
Many to this day think the GameCube version of Twilight Princess is better than the Wii one.
This Zelda was obviously designed for the Wii U and later moved to also the NX.

 

[RootCause]

Linkle, and Link versions :3

 

[Xun]

I really want to be excited, but the thought of it coming out next year is upsetting.

 

[Hanmik]

Every half hour...

 

[immewnity]

Oh wow, I'm cited on GAF. Cool!

"Nintendo will offer show attendees two extended demos of the Wii U version of the game that will finally let them step into the wilds of Hyrule and explore some of the grasslands, forests and mountains that they’ve been given mere glimpses of to date."

"we recommend setting aside 1 - 1.5 hours"

Without giving some more press-centric details, there you go.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Oh wow, I'm cited on GAF. Cool!

"Nintendo will offer show attendees two extended demos of the Wii U version of the game that will finally let them step into the wilds of Hyrule and explore some of the grasslands, forests and mountains that they’ve been given mere glimpses of to date."

"we recommend setting aside 1 - 1.5 hours"

Without giving some more press-centric details, there you go.

Hyperule.

 

[NinjamicWZ]

I try not to have any expectations about anything, but I'm hopeful that Nintendo is just that confident in Zelda to rest entirely on it, and that what they show reflects said confidence.

 

[georly]

They know some people will take 90 minutes to decide whether to play as a boy or a girl.

They spent a lot of time and money on the voice acting, they sure as hell don't want people skipping the 50 minute opening cutscene, either.

 

[Draeter]

They are either really confident with their game, or really stupid to even think thats a good idea. 90 minutes at E3, jeez.

I wonder if people will get angry if this whole female link ends up being a lie

 

[ViewtifulJC]

90 minutes? They might get through the inevitably boring intro at this rate

 

[Enduin]

Most I've been excited for E3 in a long long time.

 

[SOR5]

Nintendo are VERY confident in this, good sign

 

[Sadist]

Yes please