Nintendo have highlighted key titles to be revealed ahead of E3 in an upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation.

It's the moment many fans and Wii U owners have been gagging for, the first glimpse of essential franchises running on the new HD system. It's been known for some time now that Nintendo intend to play their best cards at E3 itself, but it's been a case of when.

With no major E3 press presentation from Nintendo this year, the company will instead hold a special Nintendo Direct before the start of E3 itself to highlight the new Super Smash Bros., 3D Mario platformer, Mario Kart plus a range of other Wii U titles.

#IwataSays We will discuss new Smash Bros., 3D Mario game, Mario Kart and other Wii U titles in our #NintendoDirectNA before the start of E3 — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 17, 2013

What are you hoping for from these high profile Nintendo Wii U titles?