StreetsAhead
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Wonderbook and Usher came pretty close.
Nintendo ditches main E3 conference, still there with games, press events, N-Direct
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Wonderbook and Usher came pretty close.
Wonderbook
Glass Rebel
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When everybody moves at hilariously abysmal levels I find it hard to care who's slightly shittier.
I quite enjoyed the 10 minute explanation of what exactly mario chase was all about.
Nothing beats Kinect at E3. Still wondering why Microsoft couldn´t afford atleast one okayish actor.
I wonder if they indeed actually release e3 demos to be downloaded (which seems to be somewhat of a possibility regarding their probable plans), if that would in any way drive wii u adoption for some hardcore gamers. Anyone here that doesn't own a wii u and may be planning to would jump in sooner for the possibility of playing e3 demos of 3d mario, mario kart, etc. as soon as June?
That alone may prove a point of interest to be announced on a e3 special Nintendo direct and would potentially generate a lot of excitement for their showing.
That's an interesting question.
That alone may prove a point of interest to be announced on a e3 special Nintendo direct and would potentially generate a lot of excitement for their showing.
That's an interesting question.
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Deleted member 125677
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3DS redesign did not get announced at E3 last year, but in a Nintendo direct some weeks afterwards. Keep you hope up. July 28. Its happening.
Imagine all the feedback they would get on miiverse, which then could be used to make the games better.
Silver_DNA
Member
I can cope with this trade off. Honestly, I always really liked Nintendo's E3 pressers. Even in their weaker years I liked them more than Sony or Microsoft's. Sony's especially. They always drag on for too long, they use the same black and blue color scheme for everything, and there is always at least one game they spend a long time trying and failing to hype us up on.
So hopefully we get a Wii U Nintendo Direct by at least the end of May. I mean, I like the company and their products but this drought is ridiculous. I'd love it if they have some "buy it now" downloadable stuff announced and E3 demos for us commoners to try.
So hopefully we get a Wii U Nintendo Direct by at least the end of May. I mean, I like the company and their products but this drought is ridiculous. I'd love it if they have some "buy it now" downloadable stuff announced and E3 demos for us commoners to try.
StreetsAhead
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Actually can you imagine:
Reggie: So, this week on the floor we're going to have press playing Super Mario Universe, Mario Kart: Shells Inside U, Wind Waker HD, Pikmin 3, and Mother 4. But what about for you at home? Well, once this presentation is over, you'll be able to download those demos for yourself from the Wii U eshop to try out at home. Enjoy muthafukas.
Seems like it could be a mistake to me.
Directs are mainly watched by core Nintendo fans...E3 tends to get everyone watching everything.
They should still ensure they have something dated/timed and promoted under the E3 umbrella as those E3 conferences are big focal points for gamers and the press.
Directs are mainly watched by core Nintendo fans...E3 tends to get everyone watching everything.
They should still ensure they have something dated/timed and promoted under the E3 umbrella as those E3 conferences are big focal points for gamers and the press.
Heavy's Sandvich
Member
Sounds good to me.
The peacocking at E3 is quite embarrassing; Nintendo direct proves itself time and time again.
The peacocking at E3 is quite embarrassing; Nintendo direct proves itself time and time again.
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
I wouldn't expect this when they barely ever give demos even outside the deadlines of a show like E3. Don't think they want consumers getting their hands on potentially not so fun to play or broken early versions.
Read thread title.
Like many I was WTF ? at first but ..
Basically :
- No time limit
- No awkward people not being uncomfortable speaking on stage / no awkward live demos.
- No long-ass sales oriented moment in the presentation wrapped in pr bullshit.
- Nintendo Direct Quality
As a viewer, it could be way better to watch than the last E3 presentations.
In the end the only difference is that it won't be a Live and in public presentation (the public being journalists), it will still be Nintendo's E3 show (or no-show depending on what they'll give us).
Basically :
- No time limit
- No awkward people not being uncomfortable speaking on stage / no awkward live demos.
- No long-ass sales oriented moment in the presentation wrapped in pr bullshit.
- Nintendo Direct Quality
As a viewer, it could be way better to watch than the last E3 presentations.
In the end the only difference is that it won't be a Live and in public presentation (the public being journalists), it will still be Nintendo's E3 show (or no-show depending on what they'll give us).
TraumaHunter
Neo Member
So wait... Nintendo whose greatest market is the CASUAL audience... is passing up the ONLY event that the CASUAL audience even realizes exists...?
Yeah, that points to that, so that is good. I think the closed hands-on will probably be a separate or pre-show soiree for press, which companies often have asides from their booth.
Sounds also like it's not necessarily going to be the new norm for them. That if they had new hardware, for example, they'd have the big conference.
maverick40
Junior Member
This is terrible news. Nintendo needed this E3 to show off all the "amazing" titles they have coming out for the Wii U. They literally just handed all the press and E3 coverage to Microsoft and Sony. Their presence in the industry is changing.
maverick40
Junior Member
Yeah who actually looks at Nintendo directs outside of the hardcore gamers on the internet?
StreetsAhead
Member
I mean, it's unlikely, but the possibilities, man. At least we might get eshop videos...
I need to get out of this thread before my brain explodes(this isn't related to the quote below).
The people that bought the Wii don't watch E3 and I'm sure most of them don't even know what E3 is.
The people that bought the Wii don't watch E3 and I'm sure most of them don't even know what E3 is.
I think it makes sense. Nintendo typicly doesnt have games with spectacular cutscenes, big explotions, impressive looking setpieces which looks good at an E3 conferences. Nintendoland is a good example of a game thats fun to play but boring as hell to look at.
By letting people actually play the games instead of just showing them, I think they will communicate their appeal to both journalists and gamers more effectively.
Ok, thanks. It does say through media such as Nintendo Direct. I understand what they are trying to do here, but not sure I like it. Even though they will be there and we will get announcements, I liked the way we got surprises through a live pressconference. Doesn´t feel as exciting to get this stuff from a ND.
Having said that, some people in this thread are exaggerating on what this means. It doesn´t mean shit in my opinion.
Media will still have their own event and gamers will still get trailers and announcements.
And if some of you want to talk about Microsoft and Sony at E3. Yeah, what about them?
Last couple of years, we have pretty much known what Microsoft will show at E3. COD onstage demo, kinect for half an hour, maybe GOW and Halo, some celebrity that talks, plays or sings something.
As for Sony, they announce all their big stuff starting one month before E3, and at E3 they just show more of the stuff they have already unveiled.
This E3 will be different as they have a new console coming up, but after that things will go back to normal.
Black-Wind
Member
Pretty much.
Plus, the last few Nintendo E3s haven't been anything to write home about :/
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
At the end of the day all of the news will be in the same place
DXB-KNIGHT
Member
I hated all the E3 conferences last year except for Ubi, so I for once welcome our new Direct overlords.
Alexios
Cores, shaders and BIOS oh my!
So you're saying that when a site with their usual E3 coverage writes "CLICK HERE TO WATCH NINTENDO's E3 DIRECT" people won't click because it doesn't say "CLICK HERE TO WATCH NINTENDO's E3 CONFERENCE"? They'll also ignore information journalists bring from the Nintendo Press Event and the games they play on the showfloor for the same reason even though all of that will also be part of any outlet's E3 coverage? Cool.
Let me dream of surprise megatons.
MoGamesXNA
Unconfirmed Member
I have to admit that even though I'm gutted we won't have a Nintendo conference to watch this year, I prefer watching Nintendo Directs anyway.
I'd rather have multiple Nintendo Directs over the course of a year than a single E3 press conference.
I'm ok with E3 2013 being all about Sony and MS. That said, I'm still secretly hoping for a surprise Mario 128 announcement to convince me to buy a WiiU.
Sounds like Nintendo really wants to clamp down on controlling the message. E3 press conferences are unpredictable, taped presentations on their own schedule are not. Nintendo Directs have been great for us, but they are tailored for those invested and interested in Nintendo products to begin with. I wonder what the story will be come E3 time from the mainstream media, though - will they be able to share the spotlight alongside Microsoft and Sony without a stage show, or will the narrative be "where's Nintendo?"
TraumaHunter
Neo Member
My 60 year old mother knows what e3 is.
When the wii u was announced e3 she actually asked me if i had heard of the "new gamecube pad". (she also gave me an "aren't you impressed at how hip I am" look lol)
I think you would be surprised at how much what happens at e3 gets put out to the general audience.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
lol I dont care if its true or not this is pretty funny
They will have a press event and the ND livestream. She will get her chance to mix things up again.
Twilight Gap
Member
Fuck, there go all my hopes of 3DS 3.0.
Guess I'll have to cave and buy an XL.
Guess I'll have to cave and buy an XL.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
The best thing about this is that they cant say.."Theres so much news we cannot share it all with you today."
Acquiescence
Member
Well, if the confidence isn't there at camp Nintendo because Iwata and Co. know they have to contend with two new console reveals, and all the software announcements that come with that, then it's for the best that they don't embarrass themselves like they did last year. I mean, Sony and Microsoft embarrassed themselves as well, but you know that this year they'll be dropping bombs, and whatever Nintendo is unveiling, it'll pale in comparison.
Does suck that we won't have overblown E3 events from every one of the Big Three though. Even when they flop on stage, it's still entertaining to watch.
Does suck that we won't have overblown E3 events from every one of the Big Three though. Even when they flop on stage, it's still entertaining to watch.
Miles Quaritch
Member
This feels like a mistake, especially this year where they have to prove the Wii U is a viable platform.
timetokill
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Directs aren't for the mass audience. They're for Nintendo fans and other gamers. And they easily get them because a direct is posted on or talked about on every meaningful game site or forum on the internet.
News articles, media interviews, showcases on Oprah/Ellen/Fallon/etc., demo stations in stores, at malls and public places... those are for the mass audience.
They're going to get those whether or not they do a centralized E3 conference or not.
Beyond that, they can more effectively control the message because they'll invite those press people into a hands-on environment where it's easier to understand the appeal of Nintendo's products.
Here's what the press will say in their articles if Nintendo does a e3 press conference:
"At E3 this year, Nintendo showed _________ and _________ in efforts to get people to buy the ________ and _______."
Here's what the press will say in their articles if Nintendo is at E3 but doesn't do a huge press conference, and instead does smaller, press-oriented and distributor events:
"At E3 this year, Nintendo showed _________ and _________ in efforts to get people to buy the ________ and _______."
The Dutch Slayer
Member
My main problem with this is
1 lack of gifs
2 reading between the lines this is going to be a very USA focused event sadly for international users.
1 lack of gifs
2 reading between the lines this is going to be a very USA focused event sadly for international users.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
They are still planning on how to reach out to everyone at home and internationally.My main problem with this is
1 lack of gifs
2 reading between the lines this is going to be a very USA focused event sadly for international users.
TraumaHunter
Neo Member
My main problem with this is
1 lack of gifs
My heart was just shattered...
It's no surprise. Sony announced its new console outside of e3, MS will be announcing their new console a couple weeks before e3. It's obvious that none of them are viewing e3 with the same importance it once had. Nintendo is just the first to come out and say it.
The press conferences (clue in the name) were always supposed to be for press. Private events, direct/social communication allows a company to tailor its marketing/image more closely, presenting information on its own terms and in its own time, and directly to the people it wants to market to. It's 'the future', to use a cliché.
Journalists won't like it because it's cutting them out of the process somewhat, not to mention they won't be getting as many goodie bags But they'll have to roll with the times.
The press conferences (clue in the name) were always supposed to be for press. Private events, direct/social communication allows a company to tailor its marketing/image more closely, presenting information on its own terms and in its own time, and directly to the people it wants to market to. It's 'the future', to use a cliché.
Journalists won't like it because it's cutting them out of the process somewhat, not to mention they won't be getting as many goodie bags
But they'll have to roll with the times.Similar threads
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