Nintendo is coming to E3 2016 with Zelda Wii U as its main attraction. If you can’t make it out to Los Angeles, Nintendo NY is having a special six-day event to let fans have some hands-on time with the highly anticipated next installment of the Zelda franchise.
On Saturday, June 11, fans can line up at the Nintendo NY store when it opens at 9 a.m. The first 500 eligible people in line will receive a wristband that they can exchange for a ticket, which guarantees them a spot to play the game during selected times June 14-19.
Fans can start lining up at 7 a.m. and photo ID is required, and minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Starting June 14 at noon, the Zelda Wii U demo event will begin with a special livestream of Zelda Wii U from E3 2016. Then at 3 p.m., the lucky fans will be able to sample the game for the first time.
There will also be guided gameplay demonstrations from June 15-19 for everyone to watch. Fans in attendance may be able to participate in the demo.
Here is the official Zelda Wii U at Nintendo NY schedule:
June 14, noon-3 p.m. ET (Nintendo Treehouse: Live screening from E3)
June 14, 3-8 p.m. ET (hands-on experience for fans with appointments)
June 15-19, Nintendo NY store hours (hands-on experience for fans with appointments)
June 15-19, Nintendo NY store hours (guided game-play presentations with Nintendo experts and trivia)
So will you be camping out in front of Nintendo NY to get a chance to play Zelda Wii U before anyone else? Are you excited for the new game? Let us know in the comments section below.