Nintendo focuses on games at E3 with new ‘Mario’

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It’s all about the games for Nintendo.

Instead of a typical flashy presentation at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the Japanese gaming giant opted to showcase several games for its Wii U system during a brief presentation Tuesday at the gaming industry’s annual trade show.

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‘‘Today is different,’’ Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime said. ‘‘It’s the reason you’re gathered here inside of our booth — standing instead of sitting — because it was our decision to minimize the time from when we said ‘good morning’ and you getting to play the game.’’

The company has struggled since November with the launch of the Wii U, which features an innovative tablet-like controller yet graphics on par with Microsoft’s Xbox 360 and Sony’s PlayStation 3. (BOSTONGLOBE)