11:16 AM PDT- Talks a bit about the Nintendo Wi-Fi connection, shows off Animal Crossing and Mario Kart boxes. Seeks to make this Wi-Fi connection seamless, with anyone around the world. Explains that Wi-Fi should be a social network.
11:20 AM PDT- Says that no one wants to play Animal Crossing online, someone has to come in and cut down all the trees. Audience laughs. One million players have been reached online thus far across the board, Wi-Fi team is very pleased. (And a picture of them is shown with a sign saying "Hi GDC from Nintendo Wi-FI!" Iwata explains they wanted to come, but they were busy, what with Metroid Prime Hunters being out and all.
11:22 AM MDT- Trennon is coming back to demo Metroid. Speaks briefly about the game. Three development team members are coming on-stage to test multiplayer. Iwata expects to get "destroyed" in the game. They play the game, with the four DS screens blown up on the big screen to show the action.
11"25 AM PDT- Explanation of the graphics and weapons, while Trennon is "destroyed". Shows the difference between characters. One of the development team is wearing a shirt that says "The Hurt Is On". Audience laughs.
11:27 AM PDT- Trennon is now doing better in the game, and not merely getting "destroyed".
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