Iwata was advised against traveling to E3 last year due to health issues, but thankfully, his absence this summer is purely down to business commitments.
Nintendo released a statement to IGN explaining that their “focus for E3 this year will be showcasing the many games we have coming for both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. Mr. Miyamoto and other members of our development team will be in Los Angeles to explain these games and the unique experiences that each offers.”
On the subject of Iwata, they stated that “Mr. Iwata’s focus in this period will be on other areas of our business that require his presence in Japan.” all the while staying in contact with the E3 team and keeping tabs on reactions to the company’s announcements.
