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E3 2008 Nintendo Conference
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Wow, so it looks like the true hardcore Nintendo fans have finally had enough. The realization of Nintendo evolving and not needing you anymore must be a big punch to the gut. Can't say I blame you for being mad, as I sold my Wii system earlier in the year for a profit. I guess the blue ocean is a bit barren after all.
Starchasing
Member
thats it im giving in my nintendo jacket 
My personal true response :
Oh, what? A lame conference. Good thing my backlog is big enough so that I won't run out of games, but still meh. Maybe they'll announce something later this year.
My optimist fanboy response :
God, people are overreacting. It's clear they have some megaton surprises for later event, not on this downsized E3.
My pessimist fanboy response :
WTF Nintendo? No Zelda, Metroid, Icarus, anything? Just Animal Crossing and Wii Music? WTF.
Oh, what? A lame conference. Good thing my backlog is big enough so that I won't run out of games, but still meh. Maybe they'll announce something later this year.
My optimist fanboy response :
God, people are overreacting. It's clear they have some megaton surprises for later event, not on this downsized E3.
My pessimist fanboy response :
WTF Nintendo? No Zelda, Metroid, Icarus, anything? Just Animal Crossing and Wii Music? WTF.
Meesh
Member
doomed1 said:
Well, I think most of the whining comes from the trolls, when I entered the thread I didn't see much in the way of N-tard blubbering... I mean really, there is some good stuff there, just not a lot, which admittedly took me by surprise.
That said, there's a shit load of stuff coming that'll be awesome, so no worries.
Sir Alemeth
Member
I don't get it guys, what did you guys expect?
really? so Nintendo is only working on 4 games? wow, that's a tiny amount for a huge fucking console manufacturer. your logic is AMAZINGRiddick said:
so you're saying that Pikman 3 CAN'T POSSIBLY be in development then. good luck on getting a second Wii.kylej said:
NaughtyCalibur
Member
Nintendo already blew their load before E3. Zelda, Mario, Smash Bros., Metroid; it's all out. What did you expect here?
Meesh
Member
Sir Alemeth said:
More.
Wiimotion is mind blowing in it's own rite, and if utilized effectively, we could see some amazing stuff. But for me personally, it's the games, I just wish they had more to show...because we've heard about Castlevania fighter, Fatal Frame, Tales, ect. It just would have been nice to see what was in store.
The Blue Jihad
Member
doomed1 said:
You're also missing the point, or at least greatly overexaggerating. Because the point with most of the criticism that I can see here is *not* that anyone expected Nintendo to go all-out and focus exclusively on the "hardcore" games/genres. It's that most people wanted a *balance* between the two game philosophies.
For example, the Motion+ accessory. Seeing the sword-fight game was excellent, even to the core audiences, because it demonstrated how well Motion+ worked. However, there was much, much more potential there to advertise it, whether that would have been Pilotwings, Starfox, Zelda, Kid Icarus, Castlevania, and so on. Considering that Motion+ is arguably an accessory for the core/hardcore gamers, it makes a lot of sense to use one of those franchises/games in the demo of Motion+.
That's really the core of the argument I'm seeing. That there should have been a balance.
Sir Alemeth said:
We were promised alot of things by a lot of people, though its not their fault. Its just that all the speculation coupled with the promises made by nintendo and the lack of information had people wondering
Kid Icarus by IGN
Games that would maximize all Nintendo's key franchises by Reggie
A big Holiday game by Reggie
Pikmin 3 by Kigari
Retro's new game by Hal Lab
A Prince of Persia game by Ubi
Punch out by Ngamer
2 new action games by ONM
A new capcom game by Ngamer
Something from Nintendo Power
A buttload of stuff from people like surfer girl (Punch Out, Warioware, Monster games' next, NST's new stuff, Wiixclusive from Ancel, Red Steel 2, etc.)
The fact that the ONLY rumored announcement that actually happened was Animal Crossing, after all the buildup and rumors, unsurprisingly resulted in a huge backlash
Sir Alemeth
Member
WiiMotion Plus IS mind blowing...I mean they just made that thing and already had a demo with it on Wii Sports 2, which is great! Now we just all need to be patient until they and 3rd parties come up with awesome games with the tech!Evilink said:
Well, the conference is mainly used to showcase new hardware and groundbreaking stuff...new games can be shown at a later time, much like how they did with Brawl. Not saying we'll see most of the stuff on the list, but.....we'll ...just see.carlnunz said:
evilromero
Member
So the whole Punch-Out-being-a-sure-thing kind of fell through. Where did that rumor start?
:lol at the people who are selling their console over a press conference.
The upcoming Wii games I'm looking forward to off the top of my head are Animal Crossing, Mad World, Little King Story, Rune Factory and Fatal Frame 4.
If you feel personally offended that a multi-billion dollar corporation isn't paying enough attention to you despite having games on the system that you want to play, either go outside or get laid.
The upcoming Wii games I'm looking forward to off the top of my head are Animal Crossing, Mad World, Little King Story, Rune Factory and Fatal Frame 4.
If you feel personally offended that a multi-billion dollar corporation isn't paying enough attention to you despite having games on the system that you want to play, either go outside or get laid.
Anasui Kishibe
Banned
E3 has become a show for the casual gamers, which isn't surprising since it's the biggest worldwide showcase they have to reach the largest possible casual audience
for the hardcore there are a lot of other shows. Just pay attention and great games will come out from there
NOW people know it; had it happened two days ago, this idiotic backlash wouldn't even exist
for the hardcore there are a lot of other shows. Just pay attention and great games will come out from there
NOW people know it; had it happened two days ago, this idiotic backlash wouldn't even exist
A Link to the Past
Banned
Do people already forget that Nintendo showed many games AFTER their conference in 2007?
This has been great. The Nintendo conference alone has showed me that despite my assumptions, there are actually tons and tons of high school girls that frequent this forum. I never would have thought.
GTA: DS looks sweet. Completely hyped by the old school style which I've always preferred to the 3D iterations. Wii Music looks like something my friends who are afraid of Rock Band might actually try. Which is really funny considering my 3 year old son can play any track on the guitar or drums on expert without problems, yet they are still terrified by it. I'm not actually interested in it at the moment, gonna need more info first.
Of course MotionPlus and Wii Sports Resort look cool as hell (march huh? what happened to the not showing games unless they are close to release?). Can't wait to see the rest the shit they've got cooking for Holiday 08.
I do miss the old E3 though. Used to be so cool when they were catering to us...
GTA: DS looks sweet. Completely hyped by the old school style which I've always preferred to the 3D iterations. Wii Music looks like something my friends who are afraid of Rock Band might actually try. Which is really funny considering my 3 year old son can play any track on the guitar or drums on expert without problems, yet they are still terrified by it. I'm not actually interested in it at the moment, gonna need more info first.
Of course MotionPlus and Wii Sports Resort look cool as hell (march huh? what happened to the not showing games unless they are close to release?). Can't wait to see the rest the shit they've got cooking for Holiday 08.
I do miss the old E3 though. Used to be so cool when they were catering to us...
http://press.nintendo.comA Link to the Snitch said:
Everything at E3 is there. And its nothing you don't know about. Its time to let go of your hope.
titiklabingapat
Member
Uh...kylej said:
yoopoo said:
Really? I don't remember SSBB being in the press kit for E3 07 yet it managed to show up. Maybe you're right. Perhaps Nintendo, knowing that they'll continue to sell out everything they make have decided to simply milk Wii Music and Animal Crossing all they can this holiday by not releasing anything else. No surprises or anything else for the rest of E3. Is it possible? Sure, Nintendo loves money as much as the next giant company and they like to give their games room most of the time. Do I think it's likely? Nope. I like to think that if they aren't going to show more at E3, they'll show more very soon at some different venue.
Fallout-NL
Member
Link Man said:
I don't know man, did you see those idiots on stage? The target audience seems clear.
Fallout-NL
Member
Alright then.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Just wanna say a couple of things.
I think at Nintendo, from '06 they've just decided to have this take on the conferences where they use it to boost data, appeal to the mainstream press with this "masses are loving our products" thing and show just three or four games per platform where at least 3 out of 4 of are coming out in next 6 months.
I mean, looking at the conference you'd think DS is going to suck balls even more then Wii, and yet we all know there's a motherfuckin truckload of great games in the pipeline.
Because like Microsoft shown Fable 2 again, they could've shown Fatal Frame 4 or Disaster, Mad World or whatever core game we KNOW it's coming and even relatively soon.
It's just that they don't aim this things at us anymore.
Well if there ever was a sure bet... :lol
I think at Nintendo, from '06 they've just decided to have this take on the conferences where they use it to boost data, appeal to the mainstream press with this "masses are loving our products" thing and show just three or four games per platform where at least 3 out of 4 of are coming out in next 6 months.
I mean, looking at the conference you'd think DS is going to suck balls even more then Wii, and yet we all know there's a motherfuckin truckload of great games in the pipeline.
Because like Microsoft shown Fable 2 again, they could've shown Fatal Frame 4 or Disaster, Mad World or whatever core game we KNOW it's coming and even relatively soon.
It's just that they don't aim this things at us anymore.
Haunted One said:
Well if there ever was a sure bet... :lol
Rated-Rsuperstar
Member
Link Man said:
Yeah cause letting a game play itself for you is so fun. I'm not a Guitar Hero person but I'd rather play that.
LazerShark
Banned
Just like how some dude probably bought a Gamecube for Too Human, right?doomed1 said:
I actually enjoyed the conference. I'm especially happy they didn't show off more than they needed to, it was smart of them not to present their games before they're ready. I prefer them unveiling games closer to their release date than a year or two ahead and then delaying or going silent.
Dash Kappei
Not actually that important
Link Man said:
NOOOOOOOOOOOoooooo
WHY WHY WHY THE FUCK NINTENDO YOU DIDN'T FUCKING HIRE SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY HAD A DAMN GLIMPSE AT KEEPING RITHM!
That was only second to Activion07 as the most embarassing thing EVER, I literally couldn't look at it, you know when you're watchin' David Brent making so much a fool out of himself and you cover you eyes, you hide because the shame is unbearable?!
So YEAH, can't believe it actually happened.
ROTFL, WE HAVE A PRO DRUMMER PERFORMING WITH US
AHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
:-/
(also watching Miya failing to hit a single note on stage was a bit sad too)
A Link to the Past
Banned
1. I think Pikmin 3 will be announced. If Kigari was right about AC AND its title, I don't see why she would be wrong about Pikmin 3. Maybe wrong about it being at or around E3, but I think she's right about it existing.
2. Punch-Out!! was never said to be at E3, only in a magazine, IIRC.
2. Punch-Out!! was never said to be at E3, only in a magazine, IIRC.
Well, he looked like he was actually playing the drums as a rocker would.Dash Kappei said:
And it looked like he was having fun doing it. It's probably what most people did when they pretended to be a drummer as a kid. Honestly, what's more fun, practicing the drums, or just beating on them with reckless abandon?
Nintendo was my conference of the show (although FFXIII was a huge shocker).