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Nintendo E3 Press Conference?
- Thread starter fugimax
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.Yep they should go last, if revolution is something both unique and sensible, they could make sony's and microsoft's technology look obsolete ;P
Its not likely, im expecting to be dissapointed by Revolution, but hope im wrong.
I remember them going second last year, after sony with microsoft in the afternoon.
Its not likely, im expecting to be dissapointed by Revolution, but hope im wrong.
I remember them going second last year, after sony with microsoft in the afternoon.
Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
The conferences normally happen the day before the expo right? (Or is MS the day before that? Can't remember). That would put Nintendo's on May 17th anyway.
Unless it's the daybefore the conference, in which case May 16th.
Unless it's the daybefore the conference, in which case May 16th.
Kobun Heat
Member
The only difference between Sony's conference last year and Tylenol PM is that Sony's made your headache WORSE as it put you to sleep. I'm not saying their stuff wasn't solid, but the conference just draaaaaaged soooooo muuuuuuuuuuch. Then when we thought we were going to hear something about PS3, it was just a bunch of random, meaningless slides about the Cell processor, with Masa Chatani saying things like
ZA CERU. RET YOU JAKKU IN TO ZA SAIBA WARUDO.
ZA CERU. RET YOU JAKKU IN TO ZA SAIBA WARUDO.
suikodan
Member
But nothing will beat Nokia's Press conference.
2003:
"Yeah, Ngage is about games! Let's see them right now!"
*video doesn't start, swedish guy looks VERY angry
"Errr, now remember that Ngage is blablabla"
2004:
"Nokia made a mistake with the original unit and..."
*mic went dead
Poor them, we saw a guy in the front row sleeping, ahahaha! At least the chicks were cute.
2003:
"Yeah, Ngage is about games! Let's see them right now!"
*video doesn't start, swedish guy looks VERY angry
"Errr, now remember that Ngage is blablabla"
2004:
"Nokia made a mistake with the original unit and..."
*mic went dead
Poor them, we saw a guy in the front row sleeping, ahahaha! At least the chicks were cute.
I liked the Sony press conference, although I agree it was a long-powerpoint presentation. Mostly because of hearing how Sony and Kaz think building an online platform should be. I'll be pretty excited if it does come into fruition.
But, when the PSP was finally presented during the conference, it wasn't an "oh wow" thing. Which is kind of disapointing. Kaz's buisness like approach to unveiling the PSP just wasn't appealing me.
Nintendo and Microsoft have a bit more... enthusiasm during their press conferences. I usually watch them first.
But, when the PSP was finally presented during the conference, it wasn't an "oh wow" thing. Which is kind of disapointing. Kaz's buisness like approach to unveiling the PSP just wasn't appealing me.
Nintendo and Microsoft have a bit more... enthusiasm during their press conferences. I usually watch them first.
goomba said:
Most people are *already* expecting Revolution to suck:
-revolutionary feature = gimmick
-controller = alienating to gamers & game makers
-propriety format that alienate's game makers & makes ports more difficult
-no online
-kiddy games
-oddly shaped/colored console casing
-no support
-not hi-powered (not as good graphics compared to the competition)
I think Nintendo will surprize these people and hopefully address all of the above concerns. Alot of people expected DS to totally suck...alot of people expected Nintendo to have a suck-ass E3 like they did in 2003...alot of people expected a Wind Waker sequel and NOT a realistic mature LOZ.
KyotoMecca
Member
FFS. IT IS JANUARY.
It really bugs me when people start harping on about E3 "plans" this far in advance (with exception to hotels, which you should get booking now if you wanna stay downtown).
The publishers themselves do not even have dates for the conferences yet.
But you can safely assume it will be like normal (MS Day-2, SCE & N Day-1).
It really bugs me when people start harping on about E3 "plans" this far in advance (with exception to hotels, which you should get booking now if you wanna stay downtown).
The publishers themselves do not even have dates for the conferences yet.
But you can safely assume it will be like normal (MS Day-2, SCE & N Day-1).
KyotoMecca
Member
Nokia's 2003 conference (and its aftermath on a bus down the freeway with just one journalist pal - folder - as we escaped early and commandeered a Nokia bus for ourselves) was by far one of the funniest experiences Ive ever had in the biz, I cried so much from laughter.
I gave 2004's Nokia miss though, nothing could match 2003.
Nintendo's conference will likely be the last of the big three like it usually is, sometime around early afternoon on Tuesday, May 17th (and just barely enough time after the Sony conference to haul ass across town to it). I'm guessing it'll take place in the convention hall on the 3rd/4th floor of the Kodak Theater complex at Hollywood & Highland once again.
You were there too? Wasn't it hilarious how the one Nokia exec had some verbal tic whenever he was lost his train of thought (or grip on English language), sounded like "Eeeh-aah."BuddyChrist83 said:
"Theee-ahh games we have coming eee-ahh out this year eee-ah will showcase the power eee-ahhh of the N-gage system and eee-ahh there are many eee-ahh titles..."
I should post the video clips I shot... And what was up with that wretched clip of the game "Rifts"? It was so bizarre that it silenced the chuckling crowd momentarily.
Good drinks and entertainment value made attending worth it though, even though it took place in a part of town where I was reluctant to park on the street. And Pepcom's eFocus was right around the corner afterwards, so that was convenient.
AndoCalrissian
Member
goomba said:
But if it was something truly revolutionary, wouldn't it be funny to watch Sony and Microsoft scramble and then fumble through their press conferences?
Not saying its likely, but I'd for sure bring snacks.
The worst part was that, even then, I still tried to take the press conference as a serious matter that I would be reporting back on. So I took notes, asking questions that I thought would be neat tidbits for an article, that sort of thing. It was about the time they showed Glitterami that I just gave up and started sketching. And the technical difficulties, my oh my. I cringed when they announced SSX, was half-tempted to go up to the EA folk and express my sympathy.Teddman said:
Am I the only one who noticed that Wolfgang Puck catered the Nintendo Press Conference? (the bags with dried fruit & Pretzels had a ribbon that mentioned WP Catering.)
That's just wacky. The really nice Timbuk2 bags as well... I missed out on Microsoft's press conference to hang out with Ted Levine/Tony Shaloub/rest of the cast of "Monk", but I'd have to say this was the most enjoyable of the 3 conferences (from what I heard of MS's).
That's just wacky. The really nice Timbuk2 bags as well... I missed out on Microsoft's press conference to hang out with Ted Levine/Tony Shaloub/rest of the cast of "Monk", but I'd have to say this was the most enjoyable of the 3 conferences (from what I heard of MS's).
Kobun Heat
Member
You and everybody else. It's fucked up when you go to an industry party now because everybody has their Nintendo bags and you have to make sure you don't walk out with somebody else's.
Azure Dream
Member
This might be (depending on how the application goes) my first year to E3, about the conferences... are they invite-only (to the established, big press) or something open to any E3 attendee with a press pass?
).MrPing1000
Member
r we going to use DC++ again like last year? damn that was fun
KyotoMecca
Member
Teddman said:
Erm, did he have one last year?!
Kulock said:
You need to pre-apply to the companies (or their pr agencies) directly. Anybody can get into Nintendo's conference these days. MS is a little more strict while Sony is most strict on numbers. Consistently, it is easier to gain access using US PR contacts rather than international as they have largest seating allocation.