I think that was a separate in-depth press demo, that wasn't the same as the one on the show floor as I understand it. We had a hint of the limits on the show floor demo in the Treehouse when they forgot to turn off the time limit and had the demo end after... was it fifteen minutes or so?
Crowd running to play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild at E3
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I think that was a separate in-depth press demo, that wasn't the same as the one on the show floor as I understand it. We had a hint of the limits on the show floor demo in the Treehouse when they forgot to turn off the time limit and had the demo end after... was it fifteen minutes or so?
I've seen the sprint for Space Mountain when Disneyland opens. I've read the bit of the Unofficial Guide - a book pitched at adults - that details the best place to stand before the barriers drop to shave a good few metres off the distance to travel. I can absolutely imagine it.
Dead_Pixel
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That 'praise the sun' guy in the bottom-right is hilarious!
I was wondering about that myself, if it happens then I guess I might not buy the game or just buy it used. I was waiting for TP for GC and the people who bought a Wii played it and finished it while we were waiting for the game for a while.
Bots are better than you
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Hasn't Aonuma confirmed that both versions release simultaneosly? I think i read something in one of the Zelda threads .... just don't remember which one.
DrROBschiz
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Thats embarrassing lol
These guys are adults literally racing each other to play a game
Way to defeat gamer stereotypes guys. And this isnt even a public event
We are talking media "professionals"
These guys are adults literally racing each other to play a game
Way to defeat gamer stereotypes guys. And this isnt even a public event
We are talking media "professionals"
This just in: people are not allowed to be excited and must act like business man at all times.
The Mario 64 comparison is apt. This really does feel like such a leap forward for Nintendo.
DrROBschiz
Member
I dont see any reason for a crowd of people to race to anything
Are doorbuster events looked at so lovingly as well?
thestopsign
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Think of it this way. They are media professionals who probably want/need content for their business. The faster they get in the Zelda line the less time they have to waste to play one of the top games at the convention and they get more time to play other games to produce more content and presumably make more money. This is from a passionless stand point.
So they are running to buy WiiU's?after playing the game
But honestly, what kind of message do you want to deliver with this gif?
DrROBschiz
Member
Ugh
Makes sense but disgusts me
Thanks for the different perspective i didnt consider
Remember borrowing this game from a classmate back in the late eighties. Must have been 7 or 8 years old. Thought the game was boring. Its come along way.
That brings so much memories
It's Nintendo, man! We love to hate them, but they're genius. Beyond all other developers.
It's a good game hype. But is it a good NX hype?
Lets just say that it would not hurt GameFreak to give their young devs a shot at the main franchise like Nintendo did for this Zelda (and Splatoon). If Pokemon can use something, it is a fresh new persepctive.
I hope so, don't want another TP situation.
AcademicSaucer
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The remakes are always more experimental
PorygonVandal
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Good memories, it was good sprint xD
superNESjoe
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Two things. The majority of gaming media people (especially since e3 has opened to bloggers and influencers) are not professional. They're hobbyists.
Also this Zelda line was filling fast, and word of mouth over the first two days showed that this was the game the public was most interested in, that you needed to get coverage of, and within minutes of the gate opening would have a 4-5 hour line.
Decent side note about E3 and being a press show that's only supposed to be for media professionals. This year's show had a Persona 5 booth that had a massive line people waited in to get a hat. You didn't get to play or see the game at all. People waited hours In this line for a hat. That tells you everything you need to know about how much this show has changed and what kind of attendees they let in now.
CosmicQueso
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Edit: Beaten.
It's rare the main buzz from an E3 comes from a single game. Memories of Super Mario 64 and the Wii unveiling. With Zelda, Splatoon and Super Mario Maker, the new Nintendo is headed in a very good direction. The word of mouth for those 3 games is really good.
New IPs, re-thinking of their traditional franchises, the "a new kind of Mario" comment from Miyamoto, really curious about the future. Iwata was the kind of man to learn from previous mistakes.
New IPs, re-thinking of their traditional franchises, the "a new kind of Mario" comment from Miyamoto, really curious about the future. Iwata was the kind of man to learn from previous mistakes.
Simbabbad
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I guess IGN declared Zelda Breath of the Wild game of the show also because it was the only available Nintendo game to play at E3?
Results from Google Image for "crowd sales":
Ulysses 31
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Pokemon Go? That's where the experimentation is for the series.
The mainline can stay traditional.
I was there the last day and got in line for zelda, near the back and they closed the line in the 2 minutes it took to get there. I stood there for maybe 15 minutes then just thought this is fucking dumb, and left. I did get to meet the voice of Mario real quick as he came to the back of the line and signed some autographs.
Anywho, i was walking next the nintendo booth like 3 hours later and the group that i was standing next to was still maybe 1 section away from getting just the fucking ticket to see the game. I made the right choice.
Anywho, i was walking next the nintendo booth like 3 hours later and the group that i was standing next to was still maybe 1 section away from getting just the fucking ticket to see the game. I made the right choice.
Freaking Nintendo. When they are at their lowest they always make a comeback in the most amazing way blowing everyones mind. That's precisely what they did with Zelda: BoTW. The game's hype started with the right foot and it literally reminds me of the epic Twilight Princess reveal back in 2004 and we all know how that ended. With excellent news and it helped to push Wii's launch to the moon and beyond. If Nintendo manages to deliver with the NX, I can totally see the NX being a massive success. So exciting!
after playing the game
So salty.
Sorry if all of Sony's games just look straight up inferior.
AcademicSaucer
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Who's really salty here.
ShockingAlberto
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Is it me or is GAF just less subtle about system wars lately
It used to still be a thing but people were more artful about it.
It used to still be a thing but people were more artful about it.
Most of those people are probably not holding media badges.
Sammy Samusu
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Never doubt Zeldallah.
skdjfhksdfj THIS CAUGHT ME OFF GUADR :lol
after playing the game
skdjfhksdfj THIS CAUGHT ME OFF GUADR :lol
Steve McQueen
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Gamers are passionate, nothing wrong with that.
Getting there 40 seconds earlier can shave off like 2 hours of waiting in line
Joseph Merrick
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yes
Lunafreya Nox Fleuret
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Yeah, the game is very hype. Can't wait to see it on NX.
Riposte
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It's been pretty bad since the new gen started, especially since Microsoft decided to fuck up the Xbone launch. We took the peace of the last war settling for granted.
Yeah.
They do.
For example, the director of Sun & Moon is Shigeru Ohmori, and it's second time directing the game, having worked on game design and map design previously.
Check facts before making such statements.
Also, Pokémon is very experimental in its spin-offs. Look at Pokémon GO, Detective Pikachu, Pokémon Art Academy etc.
Spyder_Monkey
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I don't know what's more immature, those guys or this post.
Snap
after playing the game
Living up to that username I see....
Well if you ask anyone who follows giant bomb hardcore.....all journalists are to be professional and not act like little kids excited for anything.
