Nintendo Reveals More E3 Details On When You Can See The New Zelda

Written by Brandon Hofer on May 07, 2016

News: Nintendo is only showing off the new Legend of Zelda game this year at E3 but it seems like they are going all out for it.

Nintendo has revealed that they will only be showing off the new Legend of Zelda game next month at E3 but it appears like they are trying to create a memorable experience for fans. Nintendo's kickoff to the E3 show happens at 9 a.m. PT Tuesday, June 14, when Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime introduces Nintendo Treehouse: Live, which will be dedicated to a day of live-streamed gameplay of The Legend of Zelda. This will be the world's first in-depth look at the game, which will also include commentaries by Nintendo developers. The Legend of Zelda gameplay will be streamed from the E3 show floor via Nintendo's channels on YouTube and Twitch, as well as on http://e3.nintendo.com. The stream will include game coverage, behind-the-scenes info and plenty of fun.

Those who will be attending E3 will be able to experience the freedom the game has to offer and will be the only playable game in Nintendo’s booth. It must be pointed out though that while the new Zelda title will be on both the Wii U and the NX, the Wii U version is the one that will be at E3.

"At E3 this year, we're treating people to an immersive Zelda experience," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "By giving attendees extended hands-on time with this remarkable game, they'll be able to get a much deeper understanding of something new for the franchise."

Series Producer Eiji Aonuma has said that this new installment in The Legend of Zelda franchise will be a clean break from the conventions of previous games, removing boundaries that forced players to follow a set path and introducing new gameplay that has not been experienced in previous games in the series.

While people everywhere will be able to watch The Legend of Zelda gameplay online, one lucky fan and a companion will be flown to Los Angeles to enjoy the action in person and be among the first to play the game on the show floor. Between now and May 10, Nintendo is offering a sweepstakes on Twitter for a chance to win a trip for two to E3 to play the game. Anyone who tweets @NintendoAmerica a note about what The Legend of Zelda series means to them while using the hashtags #MyZeldaLegend and #NintendoSweepstakes will be entered for a chance to win. Fans can share messages about their favorite games, characters or memories of the franchise. Nintendo will select a winner at random. The prize package includes airfare for two, a hotel stay, tickets to E3, a $500 prepaid VISA debit card. For all the details about the sweepstakes, visit http://e3.nintendo.com/#section-sweepstakes.

Will you be tuning in during E3 to see what the new Zelda is like? Will you enter that contest to try and win tickets to E3? Tell us what you think below.