Nintendo has said that they are no longer using E3 to announce their hardcore games, since it is pretty mainstream now. They are announcing more casual games to bring in new costomers, sice E3 is covered by the media to an extent. It actually makes sense, when you think about their strategy.

So don't fret, Nintendo has its "hardcore" games in the making, and more will be announced later.

EDIT: Link: http://play.tm/story/19725

From **** "At this E3 we had to focus on software for the mass audience and software that will be sold in this year or next, This one of the rare opportunities to reach out to mass audiences around the world."

Dammit Wintry, you're getting me way too excited for E3 D:

Great post, looking forward to seeing some of these come true ;D