Nintendo Announces E3 2017 Plans: Spotlight on Super Mario Odyssey, Nintendo Switch Games, and Live Tournaments

Nintendo of America has unveiled its official plans for E3 2017, promising an exciting week for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS fans with a lineup packed full of game reveals, live demonstrations, and competitive tournaments.

Taking place from June 13 to June 15, 2017, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Nintendo’s showcase aims to highlight major upcoming titles for its popular hybrid console, the Nintendo Switch, alongside fan-favorite 3DS releases.

The festivities begin on Tuesday, June 13, at 9 a.m.

Pacific Time with the highly anticipated 'Nintendo Spotlight: E3 2017' video presentation.

This broadcast, which can be viewed live at e3.nintendo.com, will offer fresh details on key Nintendo Switch releases slated for 2017, with a particular focus on Super Mario Odyssey.

The game marks Mario’s return to a sandbox-style adventure, the first of its kind since the critically acclaimed Super Mario 64 and Super Mario Sunshine. Immediately following the Spotlight presentation, Nintendo will host 'Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3,' a multi-day livestream event featuring live gameplay and developer commentary for a variety of titles.

The Treehouse sessions are accessible on Nintendo’s official E3 website, as well as their YouTube and Twitch channels.

Viewers worldwide will be given an inside look at both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS titles queued for release throughout the year, supplemented by behind-the-scenes insights from developers and Nintendo Treehouse staff. This year’s E3 marks a milestone for Nintendo fans, as show floor attendees will be among the first in the world to play Super Mario Odyssey.

The upcoming title stands out as a flagship release for the Nintendo Switch, symbolizing Nintendo’s vision for innovative, accessible gameplay across its hardware platforms. In a statement summarizing the company’s E3 direction, Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime emphasized the momentum behind Nintendo Switch.

“Our E3 activities will showcase the next steps for Nintendo Switch, highlighting a summer of competitive gaming and a holiday season headlined by a new Mario adventure,” Fils-Aime stated, underlining the company’s commitment to providing engaging content for both Switch and 3DS users. Nintendo’s E3 schedule also features competitive gaming in the form of two major tournaments, both livestreamed from the show floor.

On June 13, the '2017 Splatoon 2 World Inkling Invitational' will see teams from the US, Japan, Europe, and Australia/New Zealand battling in the first-ever international Splatoon 2 tournament.

The next day, June 14, brings the '2017 ARMS Open Invitational,' spotlighting the upcoming ARMS fighting game for Nintendo Switch.

Both competitions will be streamed live, allowing fans globally to experience the action as it happens. For additional information and the latest updates on Nintendo’s E3 activities, fans can visit the official E3 portal at e3.nintendo.com.

With a schedule loaded with announcements, gameplay demos, and international tournaments, Nintendo aims to set the stage for a memorable 2017 on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS.

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