Nintendo announces the Nintendo Wii U. The successor to the insanely popular Nintendo Wii has been announced at E3. The "Nintendo Wii U" is a fundamental shake-up of the way in which we see consoles today. Part-portable system, part home console, the Nintendo Wii U is a high definition system which utilises not only television sets, but a 6.2 inch touch screen controller

The Nintendo Wii U was teased to have a new Legend of Zelda title, however no details were elaborated on. Games confirmed for the Wii U, which starts shipping in 2012 are; Darksiders II (launch title) Batman Arkham City, Ghost Recon Online, Tekken, Metro: Last Light, Aliens Vs. Predator, Tekken and Dirt. No pricing was issued for the Wii U system or controllers just yet, only a vague "2012" release date was attached to the device, however there are prototype units and tech-demo games available for the press to consume on the E3 show floor this year.