It's worth noting that Aonuma didn't confirm a 2016 release date for the new Zelda.


Well, what you said isn't actually fact. Seeing as you -

1). don't work for Nintendo
2). don't have access to Aonuma
3). don't know what's involved in putting together an E3 demo 

- you're really just speculating like the rest of us.

It's true that 2016 was never confirmed, but seeing how the game would arrive later this year and the delay still happened. I think it's safe to say it's really delayed to 2016.

My guess is that if they were confident on them being able to get the game out in time of BF or Christmas, then no video would have been shown.

If past Zeldas are any indication, then the game really is being delayed... and by a long time!

Personally, i think that if the game isn't out, at least, until 2016's 2Q, then you can bet they will save it for Christmas 2016- thus increasing the chances of being ported to whatever NX is.

Not having a demo is not really the problem. It's the fact that the game won't even make an appearance at E3. Not even a video like the one showed at TGS in December.
That can't take that much time to put together... which makes me believe that the change will be relevant and not superficial - leading to a big delay instead of a small delay of a few months.

I don't think people should completely dismiss the idea that Zelda U is only coming to Wii U, period.

After Reading the OP, i was remembered that in 2010, Nintendo showed SS at E3 and said that they wanted the game to be out later that year. The result: it came out a year later than planned.

Doesn't seem much, but then i went and looked for something about Nintendo announcing TP for Wii... just to check the dates.

Funny thing came out that i didn't even remember:

""After much discussion, the Zelda development team has requested extra time to add new levels, more depth and even higher quality to Zelda: Twilight Princess," said Nintendo of America's vice president of corporate affairs, Perrin Kaplan. "Consequently, we're announcing a new global launch in 2006, after the conclusion of this fiscal year (March 31). We'll provide a specific date at a later point in time. While this may come as a disappointment to many eager fans, it will absolutely enrich the game and make it a multi-million seller."" - IGN, 16/08/2015

Doesn't that sound familiar?
And remember the game was meant to be released in a few months time (November, to be precise).

Other comment from Perrin Kaplan:

""But we feel a commitment to the GameCube owners who've been patiently awaiting this new Zelda title, and don't want to force them to wait and buy a brand new system in order to play the game.""

Did that stop the game being on two consoles? No. Heck, it didn't even stop from releasing last on GC - even if a few weeks later than the Wii version.

Maybe this time it's different... maybe it's not.

It's not a crazy thought.

It actually has a lot in common with TP's situation.

Porting TP to Wii was a great decision, Why not do it again with Zelda U if NX is coming next year. IF, being the keyword!

Speaking specifically about TP, the reason for the delay was pratically the same as the reason for Zelda U's delay.
Have no idea what was the reason given for other Zelda delays.

NX could be a handheld, a home console or even both.
Do i believe that something is launching next year? Yes, i do.
Do i see a big chance of the game being ported to NX? Given TP's case, yes i do.

Do i believe the game was delayed to fit this possible 2016 launch? Given the explanation, it could go either way. We don't really know what Aonuma was talking about.

Let's imagine NX really is a handheld and it's coming next year.
A port of Zelda U to launch the console would be a system seller, for sure. And seeing how Zelda delays seem to be for one year or worse, it's like everything falls in to place for a port of the game for NX.

Overall, what i wanted to say is that it already happened a Zelda game being delayed to make it even better and then seeing it also release on another system.

Finally...

I love Zelda 1 so i obviously love that comparison.

Actually the game is starting to give a Zelda 1 vibe with all the exploration already shown.

Really can't wait to see more of it.

Could this be the cutest game made by Nintendo?

Those Yoshis laughing was really funny to watch.

This could very well be my most anticipated game for this year, now that Zelda is gone.

Two Wii U games on a single month? Wow!

Wolly World is one of the games i really want to play. So sooner, the better!

If it is as good, i'm in!

The characters look good and funny. I'm confident that it will be an entertaining game!

Not too long now!

Wow...

The game is humongous!

If i buy this it will take me years to finish!

I don't think we will see it anytime soon on Wii U (downloadable Wii game). That could eat into the 3DS version's sales.

Really like it!
Reminds me of a neogaf user who created a cover for Wii U games before the official ones got revealed. Really like that style.

They do say unique.

Xbox 360 slim did very well for MS, so why not do it again?
Smaller price and diferente look might renew the interest in the machine, which is what MS needs.

Great to see them return to profits, this fiscal year.

Too bad that the best years of Wii U and 3DS are now gone.

It`s a really good bundle. But between this and the MK8 one, i think most parents will buy their kids the MK8 bundle.

That or the eagerly waited Smash bundle!

The best thing about this is that you can get for 20€ the Metroid trilogy and other games that cost a fortune.

I hope they get 3rd parties onboard for this option. There are a few games that i never got to play like Fragile Dreams and Lost in Shadow.

Also, i can also replay Metroid Prime 1 that i have been wanting to play for quite some time.

Btw, no one else finds odd that they put SMG 2 for sale and not the first game? Remake incoming? I say YES!

Zelda is without a doubt my most anticipated title.

How can any game beat that?

My 5 runner-ups (in order of anticipation):

Yoshi

Starfox

Mario Maker

Splatoon

Fast Racing Neo

Cool topic!

Let's see... i'm not really sure what my first FPS was, to be honest. It was either Doom 1 or Doom 2. But seeing as Doom 2 was all the rage back then, i'll say it was Doom 2!

Loved the game: it was really well made, hard, atmospheric and sometimes scary. Also, the icon with the soldiers was a really cool touch!

Having to decide which one i loved the most is really hard.

I'm torn between Perfect Dark and Halo 3.

Perfect Dark was just an amazing game, both in single-player and multi-player. Everything about it was great, but Halo 3 was amazing. It was like seeing a story come alive. It made me love the series - and will make me buy a XB1 just to play the series.

Still, i have to decide on one and it's going to be Perfect Dark. Just had the most fun with it.

The Rihanna video was a better fit, i think.

Van Damme is in gaming now?

^ The faces could be more detailed but they aren't that bad.

I'm expecting an announcement this E3 aswell.

Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon is already more than 2 years old. And that's enough time to have something to show.

I would love a Sunshine remake for Wii U! It would look awesome!

Cool story, bro!

Nice show!

DK 64 was a big surprise!

Too bad i can't buy games now or Dk 64 would be mine.

Really looking forward to playing Yoshi Island DS and other DS games that i never managed to play.