For its part, Nintendo is promising their "full support."
Last year's Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) looks like it will be the last year to experiment with a small format. Right after the 2008 show ended officials decided to go back to the previous and more grand E3 style, last experienced in 2006. With this change E3 2009 has gained a lot of support from gaming companies. The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the organization that runs E3, has confirmed that over 150 companies have purchased space in the convention this year. According to officials the support has been overwhelming and they expect a "packed house" as well as long lines once E3 starts on June 2.
Nintendo has pledged full support for this year's E3, with Nintendo of America Reggie Fils-Aime stating that "E3 brings a wide variety of key audiences into contact with products from many companies, including Nintendo. It's the place where creativity is on display, and as a 'sneak peak' for our entire industry it helps generate excitement for gamers around the world."
Reggie has mentioned on multiple occasionsthat Nintendo will deliver a much stronger presence at this year's E3. The company's 2008 presentation was met with a lot of criticism and disappointment, and even forced Nintendo to apologize.