More games set for 3DS

A new game in the critically acclaimed Legend of Zelda series headlined Nintendo's latest raft of announcements for the 3DS system. Scheduled for launch closer to the holiday season, the new Legend of Zelda title takes place in the same world as the Link to the Past game for the Super Nintendo. The new title will take advantage of the Nintendo 3DS's 3D capabilities, while also allowing series hero Link to become a drawing and "move within walls". The third game in the Yoshi's Island series of platformers has also been announced for the handheld, starring Mario and titular hero Yoshi the dinosaur. Other upcoming 3DS titles starring Mario and/or Luigi include: role-playing game Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Brothers, puzzle/platformer Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move, Mario Golf: World Tour and a new Mario Party title. Additionally, Nintendo also shed light on other upcoming 3DS titles, such as platformer Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, role-playing game Bravely Default, puzzler Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy and RPG title Shin Megami Tensei IV. Wii U The company's focus was clearly on the 3DS, but that didn't stop them from shedding more light on selected Wii U developments. For one, Nintendo has confirmed that a software update for the home console is due next week. The new update will address oft-derided loading times and add a few new functions. On the gaming side of things, the company has confirmed that eagerly anticipated puzzler Pikmin 3 will launch in August, while Super Nintendo cult classic Earthbound will be available to download soon in Europe.