Eclectic Jabber Monkey
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I think Hudson put it best: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsx2vdn7gpY
Nintendo ditches main E3 conference, still there with games, press events, N-Direct
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EatChildren
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A reference point for non-opening press conference E3 Nintendo news making (gaming) headlines in the past: the first trailer of Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It was a smaller press event held privately, I believe, on the last day of the E3 event. And it didn't fucking matter that it wasn't shown during their pre-event presser.
Note: I'm not insinuating this won't all blow up. Nintendo can't even get traditional press events consistently right. Moreso to the point that E3 news can be significant, with widespread reporting, and not take place at the actual presser.
Note: I'm not insinuating this won't all blow up. Nintendo can't even get traditional press events consistently right. Moreso to the point that E3 news can be significant, with widespread reporting, and not take place at the actual presser.
tauroxd
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Man, that's true
Just watch Clony and M$ copy Godtendo, their rebellious stance against the E3 tradition.
Trendsetters.
This is perfection.
MDSVeritas
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Very true, and I think the thing to do on the whole is to just wait for E3 itself before jumping to any conclusions.
My comment was more towards a thought that Nintendo could simply put out a quick statement for the benefit of the gaming press that partially seems to be misinterpreting the info. Not like it would much affect the potency of their E3 events either way, but it might definitely offer a more clear understanding for people of what to expect of the events with minimal effort from Nintendo itself.
Well the thing is, that would not make me buy a Wii U. I want to read see and get hyped about games before buying a system. For me, Nintendo gave up this year.
Mushroomer25
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I see both sides of this coin. On one hand, Nintendo does not need a huge E3 conference. They've proved several times that you can just release news on your own schedule, and the press will follow suit. I expect we'll get a big-ass Nintendo Direct around the same time with all the expected E3 bombshells. So the ONLY thing changing here is a move away from the conference format.
But that making that change now feels so much like a white flag. It's as if they're saying "We know we aren't going to get your attention this year, so let's not waste the money." Which isn't necessarily true - I'm confident whatever Nintendo shows off will stand toe-to-toe with any other major software announcements.
This needed to be an E3 where Nintendo stood up, dusted off its' back, and said "Hey. Here are the games you want, coming this Fall. This hasn't been our best year, but what's on deck will more than make up for it." Consumer faith is everything right now, and a move like this does little to strengthen that.
But that making that change now feels so much like a white flag. It's as if they're saying "We know we aren't going to get your attention this year, so let's not waste the money." Which isn't necessarily true - I'm confident whatever Nintendo shows off will stand toe-to-toe with any other major software announcements.
This needed to be an E3 where Nintendo stood up, dusted off its' back, and said "Hey. Here are the games you want, coming this Fall. This hasn't been our best year, but what's on deck will more than make up for it." Consumer faith is everything right now, and a move like this does little to strengthen that.
I don't blame them because of what a good idea Nintendo Direct is and how well it works for them, but this is the one E3 they HAD to be at to show some signs of defense to the rest of the industry. Now they're going to look even more isolated and behind when next gen consoles are unveiled and the press beyond gaming journalism aren't covering or paying attention to Nintendo Directs.
KojiKnight
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You looked at the same information I did, and you got completely different ideas from it. Why would going to E3 or not preclude or include any of those things?
Think about this, in the last 3 months Nintendo has announced not one, but 2 different zelda games. These are the type of "e3" worthy news that could have been huge... but Nintendo could still announce them and get press from them just fine without having to reveal or compete at e3.
If they don't care about Gameplay, and presenting demo's and their quality they would have ignored Nintendo anyway.
Bayonetta 2, SMT X FE, Pokemon X/Y and X all show that if the announcement is big, the press will indeed cover it in great detail be it from a Giant Stage or a Direct.
you're insane if you believe this. Nintendo has a shit ton of games to be presented on the floor
Fantastical
Death Prophet
You guys I don't think you understand how much I wanted to see Scott Moffitt bomb.
Not this shit again.
They can have all the Nintendo Directs they like anytime they want. The fact that they are not having a conference indicates that they have nothing rising to the level of an E3 conference announcement.
Anticitizen One
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honestly this makes nintendo look weak and journalists are gonna pick up on it
I think they do, I don't believe for a seocnd that EGM/IGN will go in and not write great Previews if the Product deserve it.
That specifically blew up because it confirmed third party characters in Smash, not so much because of the trailer itself.
Obviously if Nintendo has some enormous twist with one of their games then it will make headlines. Like if Cloud is in the new Smash or something.
They announced the 3DS XL at a Nintendo Direct.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Gary Busey would be more competent and less awkward introducing games...
Please stop.
sevenchaos
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It's like they didn't learn from Sega's mistakes.
You should totally make a blog and break this awesome story to the press.
If you own a platform, you have a big E3 press conference just before E3 starts. That's the way it works.
For Nintendo to move away from that is one very significant step towards them no longer making home consoles. Not saying they'll go third party next year... but I doubt they'll make another non handheld console after the WiiU.
For Nintendo to move away from that is one very significant step towards them no longer making home consoles. Not saying they'll go third party next year... but I doubt they'll make another non handheld console after the WiiU.
They will still be at E3. They just aren't having a stage presentation. Nintendo Directs (how many is the question) will replace that. Their booths will be there with demos like usual. There will be closed presentations for the media and retailers. Nintendo announces major games and hardware changes in Nintendo Directs now so one can and should expect major reveals from an E3 Nintendo Direct.
KojiKnight
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Let me ask you something... If you run a business, would you want to advertise only during Black Friday? Sure it's the biggest shopping holiday in the year, but do you think that single weekend would make up for not advertising throughout the year?
Gaming websites would absolutely LOVE if developers spread out their releases. That drives MORE traffic to them, not less...
Its pretty elitist to think that if you like gameplay then you must like Nintendo.
Someone said Console Redesign, they have done this. Nothing is beyond a webcast at this point when it comes to what they are willing to announce.
mysteriousmage09
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Tretton needs to go on stage and say "Even though the PS4 is releasing this year, the PS3 is just hitting it's stride". Make it 5 or whatever years in a row.
I still have no doubt Nintendo will show off some good games but this attitude really just screams they are afraid of what Sony and MS will bring. Sony has been firing guns in every direction and hitting target after target and MS is still one big mystery with rumors saying 30 different things. Nintendo knows at this point that they are severely outdone in the tech department so no matter what they show isn't going to leave much of a "wow" reaction and the only thing they can do if the "wow" factor isn't there is to just put games on the show floor for people to play, which of course everyone else will do as well on top of the conferences.
Sure Nintendo Direct is a great thing but seriously, the only real reason to show up to E3 but not do a big conference after years of doing them, is because they don't feel what they have to show will compare to what Sony and MS will show and that Nintendo Direct is the only real way for them to get wide spread word of their new games, since it's Nintendo only. On another note, if they are indeed quite shaky on what the announcements from Sony and MS are going to be, then that arrogant ass attitude is most likely disappearing.
MisterHero
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Nintendo clearly wasn't pleased with the failed Skyward Sword demonstration at E3 2010(11?). Broadcasting from a controlled environment is definitely ideal.
EmCeeGramr
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I remember people freaking out over the fact that the new Smash game was being revealed, with a lot of new characters and gameplay aspects confirmed like Pit and Final Smashes. It wasn't just Snake.
Fantastical
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TheGreatMightyPoo
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You should watch a Direct.
One not too long ago had SEVERAL E3 hype-worthy announcements.
I'm not saying that. I think it's idiotic to think the Press will refuse to give coverage to good software because it wasn't shown on a huge screen in front of them as if they are fucking mindless sheep.
KojiKnight
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Again, 2 zelda games announced via ND in the last 3 months... You think those wouldn't have been killer E3 material by themselves? Let alone paired with Nintendo's other franchises we know are coming?
Alexios
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There's nothing like that in the post you quoted, people seriously need to stop "interpreting" things and just reading what they say...
All that was in that post was about Nintendo having press events and games on the showfloor which means that of course they will be covered by and played by the press, that they're there for, since E3 is just for the press.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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Im pretty sure new games from Nintendo will blow up regardless. You really think 3D mario will be submerged in ps4/720 news? Online interactivity, media hubs, and some games? Games will take the cake like they always do. Will not be surprised if gaf deems Nintendo winner of E3 with no traditional conference.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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You never know in this age of Doritos...
Mushroomer25
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What Nintendo is at least TRYING to say with this, is that there's no difference between a "conference announcement" and a "Nintendo Direct Announcement". Obviously we won't know until E3, but I see zero reason to lower expectations of what they have planned. We still know for sure that a new 3D Mario, and a new Mario Kart will be there - and playable. Retro's new game is nothing short of assured, as are updates on Bayonetta 2, X, and the next Smash Bros. Those same announcements in an E3 presser would be hailed as "megatons" and celebrated for weeks.
Pretty much. The only people they are going to appeal to are Wii U owners. They need to get this system out front and give it as much exposure as possible with a re-launch of sorts that features better marketing and the software to back it up. Looks to me like they are not even concerned with trying to move more units.
And Bayo 2 in an Nintendo Direct and it broke the web
Doc Holliday
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Wait till spaceworld? You know who else doesn't do conferences? Sega...
Silent_Ocarina
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Actually, I'm pretty sure they announced Bayonetta 2 at the pre-launch conference.
The hype that surrounds Nintendo directs are god tier... just wait, cheese will post the date and time of the pre e3 Nintendo directs and the thread will be 30 pages before the event.
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