Miyamoto explains E3's new role to Nintendo, and how it differs from the past.

This year's E3 conference excited many, but aroused concerns amongst 'core' Nintendo fans that the company had not shown enough titles to suit their "geeks and otaku" needs. (That's a joke, by the way).

Who better than Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto to set the record straight, as he did in this interview with MSNBC.

"Our view of how we use E3 has changed. For a very long time, E3 was an event where � and certainly Nintendo included � catered specifically to the core gamer. Now we look at [it] more � an opportunity for us to introduce new concepts and new types of play that we intend to bring to the broader audience, particularly because of the media that gathers at E3 now.

So while attending an E3 event like this, they might be given the impression that Nintendo is no longer focusing on the games that appeal to the core gamer, in fact we're still working on many of those titles, but it's just not the type of event where we'll be showcasing that anymore.

Is a more 'casual' orientated E3 in response to the widening audience of gaming to be expected? Let us know your thoughts below.