The Japanese presentation should begin in a half hour. It looks like it’s a bit longer than normal, clocking in at 53 minutes. Another 11 minutes will showcase bonus content.

We’ll have coverage throughout and after the event, as well as updates from the North America/European presentations.

Nintendo: Wii U takes social gaming further than Wii

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Nintendo believes the Wii got the ball rolling in a big way when it comes to social gaming. With Wii U, however, the company wants to take this a step further.

Before leaving Nintendo UK, David Yarton spoke about Wii U’s social aspects, noting how “the extra screen can bring someone in, and get them involved, but give them either a very different or subtly different experience.”

Yarton explained:

“Nintendo is always looking at how it can make the game experience much better for people. With Wii U we are still looking at the social aspect of gaming. Wii games got the family playing, and got people that didn’t usually play up and having a go. Wii U takes that further. The extra screen can bring someone in, and get them involved, but give them either a very different or subtly different experience. It changes how, in a multiplayer scenario, they interact. You can see it when people play. That’s the real pleasure of it.”

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Trailers for this week’s North American Nintendo Downloads (6/21/12)

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Footage of this week’s European Nintendo Downloads (6/21/12)

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EnjoyUp could be publishing La-Mulana WiiWare in Europe

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Even though Nicalis cancelled its publishing arrangements for the WiiWare version of La-Mulana, the game could still be heading to Europe.

An updated entry was discovered on the European ratings board PEGI, though it has since been removed. Prior to its removal, EnjoyUp was listed as the new publisher for La-Mulana WiiWare.

EnjoyUp responded with a standard “no comment” statement when asked about the situation. Sounds like something could be brewing here…

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Screenshots of this week’s Nintendo Downloads (6/21/12)

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Nintendo Download (6/21, North America)

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This week’s Nintendo Download includes the following featured content:
Nintendo eShop
Order Up!! – Experience the dizzying life of a top-notch chef and restaurateur. Prepare all manner of exotic food on your way to building your own restaurant empire from the ground up. (For Nintendo 3DS)
Virtual Console
Double Dragon II – Billy and Jimmy Lee are back to avenge the loss of Marion. In their quest to defeat the evil Shadow Warriors, they must face down deadly street gangs, ninjas and huge mutant fighters. (For Wii)

North America gets new Nintendo Direct as well

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Today’s Nintendo Direct has become a worldwide affair. It’s now confirmed that a unique presentation will be held in Japan, North America, and Europe.

The Japanese presentation begins at 11:00 PM EDT – more information about that here. An hour later, the North American and European events will be shown.

That’s kind of a problem as it’s not easy to watch two events at once! But don’t worry: we’ll be here to cover everything as it happens.

You’ll be able to watch the North American Nintendo Direct here.