In fact, Nintendo likes to do the opposite, as Baker puts it, “We very much encourage all of our development partners to release simultaneously across all platforms”.

Unravel the mysteries which lie between fact, fiction, past and present in Year Walk for Wii U, when it launches via the Nintendo eShop September 17 2015. What was projected instead onto the giant screen was a single still image of the Shovel Knight amiibo, to loud applause. “Creating an amiibo that’s compatible with all current and future Shovel Knight games shows that our strong relationship with independent developers is constantly evolving”.

It’s a race to the finish for Nintendo, as the first game of their busy 2015 lineup makes its debut today. The game utilizes every Wii U controller, making it a breeze to host parties with friends and family.

“Kerbal Space Program” is a space flight simulator where players control a space program, fly and build a spacecraft and also explore the universe. The critically acclaimed Kerbal Space Program will launch in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U. Additionally, Wii U gamers who downloaded the special Runbow demo during the E3 Nindies@Home Program will receive a 15 percent discount.