This is an easy answer: not much. At least from Nintendo proper.
Nintendo does not historically attend Tokyo Game Show, instead opting to hold its own press conferences and private events. Usually, Nintendo holds an event that reveals a slate of upcoming games prior to Tokyo Game Show starting, but for whatever reason, that didn't happen this year. That doesn't mean we won't be playing DS and Wii games during Tokyo Game Show, however.
The interesting thing about Tokyo Game Show, however, is the surprises.
Looking over the list of games G4 expects to cover, there doesn't seem like much for Nintendo's two popular pieces of hardware, but unlike other trade shows, Tokyo Game Show has plenty of hidden gems. Many of these games we are completely unaware of until we are on the floor itself and discover them by accident or word-of-mouth from friends.
I'm actually most looking forward to checking out Capcom's Okami revival on the DS. Even though I haven't played Okami yet (a tragedy that I'm well aware of), there seems like a great opportunity for a franchise reboot on Nintendo's handheld.
Are there any games you'd like us to check out? Let us know!
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Koudai2008
First of all, we may never see Goldeneye 007 or Diddy Kong Racing on either Wii Virtual Console or eve XBLA. I think it's like Nintendo holds the publishing rights and Rare holds the development rights, but Microsoft owns Rare now. I would love to see all of Rare's N64 games return on Wii or even on XBLA (even though I don't have an x-box 360).
Personally, I don't expect anything big from Nintendo at TGS, but since they didn't hold any of their own events prior to the opening of TGS, they could have a suprise or 2 in store. Anything could happen.
Yeow95
A WiiHD, YouTube/music&video/update d Web browser with Java $ Flash DSi apps, a new SSB game, New Super Mario Bros. Wii or Super Mario Galaxy updates, a Wii camera, GoldenEye 007 and/or Diddy Kong Racing coming to WiiWare and/or a Mario/Sonic PLATFORMER. Nothing of the sort and I'm pressing the mute button. If Nintendo really wants their sales to boost, they should listen to the people and do what they want. Simple.
zeroslashj
A real game. That does not include "Wii Game", Nintendo.
Joe22
maybe some game play of golden sun, they should have some by now
Autobot_Who
Okami on the DS? If that isn't a perfect merger, I don't know what is.
I_PWN_U_ALL
if anything, they Nintendo will never re-brand and re-release one of their console. There will only be a new console. and deont say"what about the dsi and the gba and the gba sp" those were hardware updates. a new console is called and improvement
Valentinog
If they make Wii HD, hopefully they can give original Wii owners some time of rebate or credit to purchase the new one. If, its true
SteveKB
more info on metroid: other M plz
SiK
a 10 second vid for the new zelda game and a wii price drop!
Wii HD Maybe?
Scottydsntknow
I play my wii often but I never play wii games, old school nintendo ftw
Cyphin
Although its not a game, I would like to know wtf the Wii Vitality Sensor can do for gaming. It seems like pretty soon that the Wii is gonna turn into a virtual nursing home of some sort. All they need is Wii Medicine Time and Wii My Lil Robo Buddy.
elgranconde
anything regarding zelda for the wii, i would like at least a 5 segs trailer
SlickyFats
I expect them to announce a price drop to $199.99 for the Wii.
Nightshade386
I thought the Wii was just an exercise machine at this point. They actually make games?
FLP_B01
The NEW Zelda game for the Wii?
FLP_B01
The NEW Zelda game for the Wii?
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