'Zelda: Link's Awakening' available from 3DS store - E3 2011

The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening will be available to download today from the 3DS eShop, Nintendo has revealed.

Speaking at Nintendo's E3 press conference in Los Angeles, series creator Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that the game would be available to purchase worldwide by the end of the day.

The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening becomes the first Game Boy Colour title to be released for the 3DS eShop and follows original Game Boy titles Super Mario Land, Alleyway, Radar Mission and Tennis, which are also available to download.

The 3DS eShop launched earlier today and features a free 3D version of NES title Excitebike, as well as a complimentary 3DSWare Pokédex application.

The release of The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening is part of Zelda's 25th anniversary celebrations.

The game was originally released on the Game Boy in 1993, before being ported to the Game Boy Colour in 1998.

Wii U coverage from Nintendo's E3 2011 conference:
> Wii U announced as new Nintendo console
> Wii U pictures: Nintendo's new controller
> Wii U technical specifications released
> Super Smash Bros. coming to Wii U, 3DS
> Assassin's Creed, Ghost Recon for Wii U
> E3 2011: Nintendo Conference live blog

3DS, Wii coverage from Nintendo's E3 2011 conference:
> Super Mario 3DS trailer released, out 2011
> Zelda: Skyward Sword trailer released, out 2011
> Luigi's Mansion 2, Mario Kart revealed for 3DS
> Kid Icarus, Star Fox 3D out this year
> Zelda: Four Swords free for DSi users