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New Wii U Zelda and Internet Browser Confirmed

22.06.2011
Nintendo representatives were quick to point out that all of the at this year's E3 were purely to show off the console's capabilities, not to serve as confirmation of any in-development titles. But in a , Miyamoto pretty much confirmed that they're committed to bringing a new Zelda to . "This is an HD system, our first HD system, and we want to create a real HD Zelda game for it."

It's a forgone conclusion that they'll bring one of their largest franchises to the system. In case you couldn't guess, here are some other games either in development or planned for eventual release on Wii U:

The bigger question is whether Zelda will be a wholly original title or a port of the upcoming Skyward Sword; based on the release dates (and the need for Nintendo to provide original content for their unique system), I strongly suspect Wii U will see its own new Zelda adventure.

But in the interview Miyamoto also highlighted the consoles applications outside of gaming, namely that the large, touchscreen controller can serve as an internet browser and a way to start queuing up content as your TV turns on. "When you look at most TVs in home nowadays it takes awhile for them to turn on," he said. "That becomes a barrier for people."

While that sounds like an absolutely ridiculous piece, maybe I just don't have a fancy enough TV yet. But the bigger problem will be addressing whether people need (or want) a browser-enabled device that only works from their couch. The Wii U controller will be tethered to the console, and it's not made for taking your internet browsing or gaming on the go. Miyamoto explains: "Without going into the whether or not it is physically possible to use the device throughout your house, the device is designed for you to have your Wii U controller and television in the same room. They are designed to interact with one another." The interview goes on to explain that, "The controller's screen is not actually able to process information, it just relays it."

"While I have an open mind toward the Wii U and it's potential, it's sounding more and more like what the current Wii should already be doing, rather than what I'll want to be doing a year or two from now. When my phone lets me do all my internet browsing and chatting wherever I want, and people who'll pay for a luxury item like the Wii U will probably own a dedicated tablet PC, do we really need another similar item that's tethered to one room in the house?"