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Nintendo ditches main E3 conference, still there with games, press events, N-Direct
- Thread starter Hobby
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Yep, this is not Panic Nintendo. This is Scrappy Nintendo. This is very ballsy when you think about it. But if done correctly, it will yield a very positive result for them. At worse, it can be no better than the last two E3s.
It's very progressive. We'll see how it pans out.
This will be interesting. Nintendo Directs and Miiverse could provide unique experience. Imagine having demos for just announced titles right on the eShop with Miiverse communities. Or a Smash Dojo Miiverse page with daily updates. There's a lot of ways they can handle this.
All and all, not a big lost. Nintendo Directs are essentially the same as their E3 conferences were, just without the padding. Not to mention if the media and retailers are getting their own events then this pretty much covers all the bases. The only negative I can see here is that the media won't pay as much attention to their software as if they did a large conference like they usual do. But this mainly depends on how large the media event is going to be.
All and all, not a big lost. Nintendo Directs are essentially the same as their E3 conferences were, just without the padding. Not to mention if the media and retailers are getting their own events then this pretty much covers all the bases. The only negative I can see here is that the media won't pay as much attention to their software as if they did a large conference like they usual do. But this mainly depends on how large the media event is going to be.
There won't be a massive catch-all press conference, but there will be an event for distributors, an event for media, and Nintendo Directs for gamers.
Don't worry, they will make a ND that looks like a E3 conference, with graphs and everything!
Seriously, what if they do something like the E3 conference but in a ND. It wouldn't make much different to be honest, just less graphs and more games. They could use the green screen to make it look like they are on the Nokia theatre.
Oh I know! Release a SmallND every few hours, with one game featured.
Most of what E3 does is waste money. E3 itself and the spectacle it creates is a very costly thing, and for Nintendo, why in the world should they burn money now that they have a mini-E3 system literally at their own use?
airmangataosenai
Member
I remember when I came to the realization that Nintendo wasn't really targeting me anymore. I wonder what today felt like for their remaining fanbase. I mean Jesus, they were counting on E3 changing everything.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
I don't think it is "dashed" completely, but definitely less likely. :/
I'm not sure how to feel about this announcement...
StreetsAhead
Member
It why Microsoft had to get paid ads from Prometheus and Usher to fund last year's conference.
Yeah, I'm actually pretty surprised they took notice of this finally. I never thought I'd see them recognize this flaw with every conference. Nintendo is taking the first step forward in trying to eliminate this for us, the gamers, who just want to SEE GAMES.
outunderthestars
Banned
You mean the same mass audience that has collectively ignored the system since its launch?
I am really not sure if even Nintendo thinks that audience can be brought back.
Zen_Arcade
Banned
I really hope that the Nintendo Directs air the same time they would have had a conference at E3.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
This is in regard to people saying no Nintendo at E3.
Fourth Storm
Member
They need more games, plain and simple. This is yet another result of having virtually no third party support.
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
Exactly. They want mainstream press writing about how much fun was this or that game instead of being compared with the big blowouts from MS and Sony.
They are still going to present new games at e3. So what are you saying?
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
That would have been great. Gaf would have came out and called it the greatest innovation in gaming history and a true system seller.
It's probably the other way around.
They've already said they are showing off Mario U, Smash U, and Zelda U, along with demoing other stuff they've shown off and announcing anything new. They've got a lot of shit to talk about, and a single 60 minute conference that tries to juggle off marketing shit for retailers, fancy stuff for the press, and then showing shit off for consumers isn't going to work for them if they want to try and keep up with the other guys showing off new hardware.
SlowRevolution
Member
Kind of disappointing, the live conferences are always fun just for the reactions. Interested in seeing how it works out for Nintendo.
CrazedProfessional
Member
.Nintendo said:
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
The last infomercials they put out suggest they do...
DragonSworne
Banned
Pretty much. Nintendo is giving Rayman the same level of attention to their internal titles during this shareholder meeting. That shows you the caliber and quantity of third party titles they have to announce.
I would imagine it would be for the games and not because of their conferences.
Yup, the press' attention is all on PS4/720.
Carpe Libertatem
Member
That hasn't exactly stopped them before (look at something like E3 2010, for instance)
outunderthestars
Banned
Wow. two months from E3 and we're already getting meltdowns. This is going to be an amazing conference.
ThatObviousUser
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Demos launching for all the new game announcements right after an E3 Direct.
Make it happen, Cammy.
Make it happen, Cammy.
Dr.Palutena
Member
But they are having stuff at #3, they've already even said stuff they will have at E3 (Smash, Mario, Mario kart). The only thing this is changing is the supposed delivery method. Which frankly, as much as I like the spectacle of E3 conferences, doesn't really matter in regards to announcing stuff I care about or "changing everything'.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
Cammy is not with Nintendo anymore.
they could gather all of the normal visitors in one room so that they can watch the nintendo direct in person, while the audience watches them watch the event live (lol). it'll air on TV, E3 website, etc. same spot as always. just a completely controlled experience and the bulk of their effort will be behind closed doors that journalists can visit immediately after the event.
That's true.
They're already starting too.
I don't remember anything that said that. Sounds like an assumption on your part.
DragonSworne
Banned
Anyone hoping for demos need to be realistic.
It's not happening and the wishful thinking only amplifies what a mistake this move is for Nintendo.
Closed events and prerecorded Nintendo directs cannot replace the hype and exposure a full live E3 presentation offers. Nintendo feels they are not able to perform equally with the competition on such a stagem
It's not happening and the wishful thinking only amplifies what a mistake this move is for Nintendo.
Closed events and prerecorded Nintendo directs cannot replace the hype and exposure a full live E3 presentation offers. Nintendo feels they are not able to perform equally with the competition on such a stagem
GiantEnemyGoomba
Member
Come E3:
