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Mmm... I hadn't thought about the no show at E3, that IS new. I'm not even one bit upset about the delay, though. I prefer more delays or a release date that doesn't feel rushed, so they can really make it a better game. I remember TP had 3 delays, and it's the game that's been the closest IMHO to being as good as OoT and MM. It's in my top 5. I know the delay might've been related mainly to the dual console release (GCN and Wii) but it's still one of my favorite Zelda games.

Maybe, just maybe, they're being more careful after that awkward Skyward Sword showcase. But after thinking about it, the Nintendo Direct format pretty much solves that problem... So that might not be it. I don't think the only 2 videos we've seen have much content for backlash to change the style, and it seems unlikely they're taking a U-turn like when they announced Wind Waker. (Though the HD Twilight Princess demo movie on the Wii U looked pretty sweet). So, yeah, it definitely sounds like Miyamoto upended the teatable and decided not to show Zelda at this E3. This doesn't mean we won't get something later this year, I think. In fact, after the game releases, Aonuma will probably say why they took this decision, or it will be clear by then. Anyway, only time will tell, and we're getting there one second at a time.