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[Aquamarine]

What Nintendo said:

First, we decided not to host a large-scale presentation targeted at everyone in the international audience where we announce new information as we did in the past.
INSTEAD, AT THE E3 SHOW THIS YEAR, we are planning to host a few smaller events that are specifically focused on our software lineup for the U.S. market. There will be one closed event for American distributors, and we will hold another closed hands-on experience event, for mainly the Western gaming media. Also, I did not speak at last year’s presentation, and I am not planning to speak at these events at the E3 show this year either.

How THE FUCK did anyone think that Nintendo was not going to be at E3? They literally said "Yes, we will be at E3." The only thing they're not doing is one of those awkward, large-scale international presentations. Instead, they're doing a couple of smaller presentations.

 

[Portugeezer]

Who the hell was dumb enough to think Nintendo wasn't coming to E3?

You just called many Gaf members dumb.

 

[Nibel]

Not their fault (debatable), but it is their problem.

What? They clearly stated their plans for E3, there is even a summary of it

Should we blame Nintendo because people are not willing enough to read OPs anymore and jump to the post button once they see a title?

Who the hell was dumb enough to think Nintendo wasn't coming to E3?

Read the other thread

 

[diaspora]

You just called many Gaf members dumb.

Alternatively, of questionable literacy.

 

[Gonzo The Great]

Not sure I understand all this...

Needs another thread.

This guy has made six threads in the past 24 hours.

 

[Dr.Palutena]

Who the hell was dumb enough to think Nintendo wasn't coming to E3?

I still think there is a subset in the internet gaming community who is under the impression Nintendo is solely having Nintendo Directs during e3 with no press events or a booth. Basically those who think E3 starts and ends with conferences.

 

[SRTtoZ]

So what you're saying is Nintendo WON'T be at E3? Good to know.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

The main thread literally has "still there with games" in the thread title and I'm pretty sure that title was written that way last night.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

Please shut the fuck up.

 

[Crash Station]

So what you're saying is... Nintendo won't be at E3!?

edit: dammit srttoz!

 

[RPGCrazied]

End of an Era. Sure most of the past couple of E3's have been atrocious. But back in the gamecube and early wii days it was the best. Before Cammy that is.

 

[Portugeezer]

So what you're saying is... Nintendo won't be at E3!?

edit: dammit srttoz!

 

[diaspora]

Read the other thread

Oh god, I can't tell who's legitimately dumb there, and who's just taking the piss.

 

[LiK]

We know they will be at E3...just no presser

 

[diaspora]

We know they will be at E3...just no presser

Closed door, so not a staged presentation, but still there to show stuff off to the press.

 

[EatChildren]

Embarrassing it got to this point. For both Nintendo needing to better (or quicker) prepare clarification before the internet so rapidly explodes. And doubly so for the unbelievable lack of reading comprehension, blatant idiocy, and laziness by some parties.

 

[Steroyd]

Holy shit Nintendo going 3rd party HOLEEEEE SHIIIIIIT! *presses panic button*

 

[Jorok Goldblade]

Not surprised- Nintendo Direct is clearly a superior format to the press conference, purely based on the benefit of editing. Also, no chance of Skyward Sword type technical errors botching the conference.

If they can deliver the same message to an audience that is watching it online anyway, without having to rent a space, build an expensive set, and herd hundreds of press into the same room, why wouldn't they?

 

[phosphor112]

I thought we knew this?

 

[Pie and Beans]

Holy shit Nintendo going 3rd party HOLEEEEE SHIIIIIIT! *presses panic button*

Incorrect, Nintendo said there will be no party. They are going ZERO PARTY.

 

[Wynnebeck]

Please understand?

 

[Meelow]

Embarrassing it got to this point. For both Nintendo needing to better (or quicker) prepare clarification before the internet so rapidly explodes. And doubly so for the unbelievable lack of reading comprehension, blatant idiocy, and laziness by some parties.

Nintendo should be like "WE WON'T HAVE A E3 PRESS CONFERENCE BUT WE WILL HAVE A NINTENDO DIRECT FOR THE GAMERS AT THE SAME TIME SHOWING OFF OUR NEW GAMES, AND A CONFERENCE FOR INVESTORS AND THE PRESS, AND ALL THE GAMES WE ANNOUNCED ON JUNE'S NINTENDO DIRECT WILL HAVE A DEMO AT E3 2013...AGAIN WE WILL BE AT E3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I think that would of got the message lol.

 

[Lord_Byron28]

A mod needs to just close all the Nintendo E3 threads and just have one that states the facts.

#1 Nintendo will be at E3 on the showfloor
#2 Nintendo will not have a E3 press conference
#3 Nintendo will have a Nintendo Direct around the same time as E3
#4 Nintendo will have a closed door meeting with the press and let them play their games before the showfloor is open to the public
#5 Nintendo will also have a closed door meeting with Business Partners
#6 Nintendo plans to have more Nintendo Directs before E3
#7 Nintendo will host more events similar to the one on April 15th, where they anounced AlttP 2 and YI3DS and let the press play some upcoming titles, before the end of the year

 

[diaspora]

I thought we knew this?

Evidently not everyone has the capacity for basic reading comprehension.

 

[Zoramon089]

Nintendo should be like "WE WON'T HAVE A E3 PRESS CONFERENCE BUT WE WILL HAVE A NINTENDO DIRECT FOR THE GAMERS AT THE SAME TIME SHOWING OFF OUR NEW GAMES, AND A CONFERENCE FOR INVESTORS AND THE PRESS, AND ALL THE GAMES WE ANNOUNCED ON JUNE'S NINTENDO DIRECT WILL HAVE A DEMO AT E3 2013...AGAIN WE WILL BE AT E3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I think that would of got the message lol.

Okay okay Nintendo. I get it. You'll be at E3. But...will you have any games there?

 

[Shaanyboi]

Please "...." ? Is a new trend? I doubt that Nintendo reveal a game like X at the E3. They showed Xenoblade at the E3?

They revealed Xenoblade at E3 under the name of Monado. BEFORE it was rebranded as Xenoblade.

 

[Meelow]

Okay okay Nintendo. I get it. You'll be at E3. But...will you have any games there?

 

[dragonflys545]

Okay okay Nintendo. I get it. You'll be at E3. But...will you have any games there?

What games? you mean the ones they've already announced? Then yeah.

 

[Tobor]

Everyone remember:

Wii U: New console, not a peripheral!

E3: No new conference, peripheral events!

 

[Snaku]

They can't seem to communicate anything to the press or public without causing confusion. Stop being so Japanese, Nintendo.

 

[Vanille]

Blame definitely lies with Nintendo here. This was just not an effective way to announce this news. Should have waited until they could detail their exact plans.

 

[metalslimer]

What a mess. I would normally blame journalists but nintendo rolled out this info in a very confusing way.

 

[LiK]

Everyone remember:

Wii U: New console, not a peripheral!

E3: No new conference, peripheral events!

Fuck haha

 

[diaspora]

Blame definitely lies with Nintendo here. This was just not an effective way to announce this news. Should have waited until they could detail their exact plans.

Blame partially lies with Nintendo for not being clearer. Blame also lies with the illiterate who saw "no conference" and shit their pants without reading further.

 

[DAREALGUMMY]

IGN's Facebook status "Nintendo will not hold a large-scale press conference at this year's E3" Has about 95% of people commenting thinking they're not showing up at all.

 

[Currygan]

Nintendo

expect the unexpected, even when it comes to simple shite

 

[Meelow]

IGN's Facebook status "Nintendo will not hold a large-scale press conference at this year's E3" Has about 95% of people commenting thinking they're not showing up at all.

IGN needs to clear that up.

 

[electroplankton]

Please "...." ? Is a new trend? I doubt that Nintendo reveal a game like X at the E3. They showed Xenoblade at the E3?

Actually... Yes. Xenoblade, formerly known as Monado: Beginning of the World, was releaved during E3 2009.

 

[PhantomR]

Nintendo's inability to explain anything clearly to anyone is getting absolutely comical.

This a joke post.


This HAS to be a joke post. Right?

 

[campfireweekend]

Actually... Yes. Xenoblade, formerly known as Monado: Beginning of the World, was releaved during E3 2009.

Only it wasn't revealed during the conference, but in a press release with images afterwards.

 

[Game-Biz]

Please fucking understand.

 

[diaspora]

What games? you mean the ones they've already announced? Then yeah.

Okay okay Nintendo. I get it. You'll be at E3. But...will you have any games there?

It just gives me the impression that they have nothing large to reveal.

BINGO!!!

Relevant:

Nintendo: "So we're not doing a pressconference this year at E3. We'll be there with demos and our future line-up. We'll have meetings with partners and the media. There will be Nintendo Directs communicating our announcements towards everybody at home.

Part of GAF: "Oh man, no conference? What about the games!?"

Nintendo: "Oh sorry, you didn't get that. We'll be at E3 with our products."

Part of GAF: "But if you don't have a conference, where are you going to show your games!!??"

Nintendo: "Uh, our new products will be attending E3. We've just explained the two meeting set-up. Everyone at home can expect something (likely a Nintendo Direct) like a broadcast detailing our new announcements."

Part of GAF: "But there won't be a conference?"

Nintendo: "Yes"

Part of GAF: "But what about your games?"

Nintendo: "... ... ..."

 

[VariantX]

Nintendo's inability to explain anything clearly to anyone is getting absolutely comical.

I think the problem with people's inability to read should be addressed first.

 

[electroplankton]

Only it wasn't revealed during the conference, but in a press release with images afterwards.

And a video. It was announced during E3, just like SSBB and OOT3D outside the conference.

 

[B.O.O.M]

Please be excited

 

[Tobor]

Simple fix. They just need to hold a large press conference to explain the lack of a large press conference.

 

[Wynnebeck]

This a joke post.


This HAS to be a joke post. Right?

As funny as Iwata saying the Wii U isn't selling due to miscommunication.

 

[campfireweekend]

And a video. It was announced during E3, just like SSBB and OOT3D outside the conference.

That's what I'm trying to get at. It wasn't at the conference. So announcements like that can still occur.

 

[iamvin22]

It just gives me the impression that they have nothing large to reveal.

BINGO!!!

 

[Dr.Palutena]

I think the problem is with people's inability to be dressed .

I can totally dress , thank you very much!