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[Aquamarine]

I like Nintendo Directs for small things but I want big shit at E3. It's a spectacle and I think new, big games deserve a spectacle. ND's make even the best of games seem pretty soft.

Iwata's English is not good enough to wow, and the ND's are pretty low budget so don't generate the sort of buzz I want. If they did a Nintendo Direct on a stage or somewhere like a bit of a show that'd be fine.

Will never happen either way. E3 is mainstream, ND's are for marketting to enthusiasts at low cost.

That's precisely why I believe Nintendo is going for an "Announce at ND, market at E3" approach with pre-E3 Nintendo Directs.

The enthusiasts get hyped about the ND, while the mass public get hyped about E3. It's the best of both worlds.

Nintendo will have ND games at the showroom in E3, and show live gameplay at the press conference, while the ND's will show a brief trailer and tease the game.

Something tells me that had I posted this after tomorrow's ND (likely) disappoints, a lot of these answers would be drastically different :3

Pokemon Direct didn't disappoint. I would have said the same things regardless.

 

[Valnen]

E3 blowout. They're loud and exciting. Sony and Microsoft should go all out this year. I want to see loud music, screaming, and pyrotechnics. Make that shit crazy. Throw a helicopter in there somehow too. Why not. Nintendo should do the same for it's reveals.

 

[Boney]

Nintendo pre tgs conferences

2010 and 2011 were nuts

 

[mantidor]

I'm perfectly fine with either as long as it talks about stuff that its going to be released at a maximum of a 6 month window, maybe a year for some rare cases, but I don't want to hear about a game that's barely a reality, I can only sympathize with the poor Last Guardian fans. I really don't get people who want Nintendo to change back to that model, because of it I got over hyped and burned by Twilight Princess, it's useless for us and useless for them.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

When was the last time we had a good E3, let a alone a blowout?

There you have it.

I'm done waiting 12 months just to be disappointed.

 

[ArtHands]

Nintendo direct gives them ample time to distribute information every once a while. I rather that than say a 2 or 3 hrs showing at E3 where they have to jam everything inside.

This also makes waiting for information less agonizing.

 

[Road of Ease]

I think the Directs suit Nintendo better because they can keep their secrecy while showing the fans just enough to make sure they don't despair.

Huge blowouts are great in their own way, but if the news are sparse throughout the year, they won't do much to improve your image.

 

[Glass Rebel]

Nintendo Direct because they seem to be more about the games rather than putting on a good show.

 

[Winterfang]

I love E3

 

[El-Suave]

E3, prerecorded stuff is boring and can't compare. See the lame Konami conferences recently compared to the epic stuff they presented live.

 

[megalowho]

Nintendo Direct videos feel overly packaged and scrubbed clean by the hand of marketing, I prefer the unpredictability of an E3 stage and live demos for big announcements.

 

[vgJames]

Got to admit, I always fall victim to the E3 hype train. I see the Direct videos as Nintendo's way of not having to go toe to toe with the competitors, I get the impression they don't feel the need to have one big head-to-head show competing with each other when they can distribute the news how and when they want anyway. Not saying they can't, just that they aren't a fan of that approach.

The direct videos end up harming their E3 presentations anyway since everyone still expects the big announcements so it's a double edged sword.

 

[Coconut]

I like Nintendo directs they have style and feel like something they'd show investors. E3 is a time suck.

 

[Coolwhip]

I would like both. Both should be possible for Nintendo.

 

[sorijealut]

I would like both. Both should be possible for Nintendo.

DIRECT E3 BLOWOUT!! GARBAJAJWOGW

 

[superchunk]

I love ND as it has more info constantly releasing, but I would never want to see E3 style events removed.

 

[Holy Order Sol]

ND happen more often and are straight to the point. I'd rather have that.

 

[Dystify]

I noticed since there's Nintendo Directs there are a lot more discussions for even the smaller titles they show. At E3 the few big titles usually take all the attention, which is bad imo.

 

[Interceptor]

Considering the overall qualitiy of the gaming press and the amount of bias Nintendo is often confronted with.. i am happy they cut out the middleman. E3 is for the mainstream media, Directs und Iwata asks are for the fans. I like it this way.

 

[Splint]

I like megatons at E3. Details or more hands-on demonstrations at nintendo directs with some game announcements here and there. I dont really like the whole random nintendo direct dates. If they had them once per month at the same day like Jan.23, Feb.23 then it would be nicer.

 

[dragonflys545]

E3 Blowout. Nintendo Direct style are usually a disappointment outside of the Pokemon X/Y announcement.

 

[Baconsammy]

I prefer E3, but quite frankly Nintendo at E3 has been pretty disappointing since the Wii was released, and NDs I find to be incredibly lackluster. My hope is that in addition to NDs that they also start focusing on actual marketing to help the Wii U situation.

 

[Nugg]

I'd rather have one massive disapointment, E3 style, than a few smaller ones. Like ripping off a band aid and then be done with.

What i'd really prefer is random announcements all year long with zero notice. Can't be disapointed if there's no hype. I'm getting sick of people announcing announcements.

 

[abasm]

Can't we have both? The hype around E3 is good, clean fun, but it's nice to have news throughout the year. I think that Nintendo Directs can siphon away the not-so-megaton news away from fancy press events and give it space. I know I definitely wouldn't have cared about Brain Age 3 if it were a marquee title at E3, but now that I've had time to think about it, I find it sort of endearing.

 

[Alexios]

I'd rather have one massive disapointment, E3 style, than a few smaller ones. Like ripping off a band aid and then be done with.

What i'd really prefer is random announcements all year long with zero notice. Can't be disappointed if there's no hype. I'm getting sick of people announcing announcements.

What stops you from not watching the ND at all and just reading what was said in bullet point form on GAF afterwards (if at all, you could browse as usual and if there's anything big like a new game or a trailer it will get its own thread with a title indicating such)? That way you get what you want, except you knew it was coming a day early. It doesn't seem like you're hyped in any way in order to get disappointed anyway. A day's notice is hardly any longer than zero notice. But yeah, you don't have to follow Directs and even E3 live if it annoys you, just check the news like you normally do and if there's anything good, cool.

 

[IsntChrisL]

I like getting both. And I think that Nintendo has enough going on that they are able to show off games throughout the year while saving some of their heavy hitters for E3. The only problem I have with Nintendo Directs is the inconsistent times. I'm on the west coast so I often get the short end of the stick. Like tomorrow 6 am time, I won't be watching it live.

I'm still looking forward to it though.

 

[XaosWolf]

E3 news turns into a whole messy jumble when it hits. Lots of stuff lost under all the AAA titles, sometimes undeservedly.

Nintendo Direct style presentations give each game a good look without having to compete with themselves or their competitors.

That said, E3 is fine for legitimately BIG announcements, but I don't see why you should hold back such a thing specifically for E3 when you can have your own spotlight at any other time.

 

[DaBoss]

Nintendo Directs are so much better. Doesn't require a gaming site to do anything, and Nintendo can do their own thing and present their stuff to the audience. All the games get attention, and we can get information throughout the year instead of one event. Nintendo is one tight-lipped company, so Nintendo Directs help alleviate that.

That being said, NCL/NOE Iwata/Shibata Nintendo Directs are far superior compared to the NOA Reggie Nintendo Directs. NOA just acts way too professional, and should just act natural.

 

[UberTag]

More often than not I'd prefer an E3 blowout... but Nintendo won't be able to compete with the next-gen unveils from Microsoft, Sony and third-parties this year, so for 2013 they need to keep that Nintendo Direct gravy train right on rolling.

 

[thehypocrite]

I prefer a constant stream of information to an annual showing. Nintendo Directs are one of the best things Nintendo has done in a long time, as far as I'm concerned.

This. E3 needs to go the way of the doodo.

 

[Jintor]

For serious though Nintendo Directs are excellent.

 

[Road of Ease]

I'd rather have one massive disapointment, E3 style, than a few smaller ones. Like ripping off a band aid and then be done with.

I couldn't disagree more with that. A massive disapointment is bad for everyone, fans and company - and it can have lasting effects. Look at Sony's E3 2006!

Also, the Directs happen so frequently that they can easily be ignored if you have realistic expectations. And it makes one bad Direct more forgivable if the ones before it were more successful.

 

[Pociask]

Regular stream of info is better for the consumer, and better for the developer who doesn't have to make a rushed E3 demo. Nintendo should save hardware reveals for E3, for maximum media exposure. They can spend the rest of the time talking about the next big thing, brought to you by Nintendo. Have a trailer of big games coming to Nintendo platforms in the next 3-6 months. Everything else should be done via ND - announcements, etc. Ideally, every release date announcement would be accoompanied by "try the demo now on the eShop." On that subject, Nintendo should aim for three announcements - studio x is working on y, first look at y, and release date of y.

 

[PixyJunket]

I prefer a constant stream of information to an annual showing. Nintendo Directs are one of the best things Nintendo has done in a long time, as far as I'm concerned.

Ding!

Also, E3 is (supposed to be) for mainstream press; Nintendo Direct is pretty much a direct to consumer thing. By that nature it appeal more to people that spend time on a forum such as this one.

 

[Platy]

Since the internet age, e3 has been constantly in a wave of sucking for announcements since everything leaks or it is announced elsewhere (like those famitsus reveals) ... so Nintendo Direct wins by getting all big news focused on one place.

It might not work for other companies because Nintendo Ninjas are a trademark ... so it would not be "Capcom Direct" each month ... would be "Capcom Leak 1 week before Capcom Direct" each month =P

 

[speedpop]

Nintendo Direct means that I don't have to stay up until 4am for an E3 press conference.

Take a wild guess as to which one I prefer.


There is also Nintendo's tendency to sweep several game titles under the rug which is why their PR media source site is made a big deal about. Or they leave a game to be announced to the press a day later ala Smash Bros.

 

[SolidSnakex]

Direct. They're more frequent and are usually announced hours before they take place. E3 is nice and all, but I think the E3 that people once knew and loved is done. There are too many other opportunities for publishers to show their games now. So there's no reason for them to bottle everything up for one game show.

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

Whats the most substantial thing that has been announced at a Nintendo Direct so far?

 

[WillyFive]

Whats the most substantial thing that has been announced at a Nintendo Direct so far?

The 3DS XL and Nintendo Network/Miiverse

 

[Acosta]

Both.

I want a constant flow of info, giving new games their own space, and I want one or two super special mega announcements reserved for moments of high octane like E3.

 

[mugurumakensei]

Whats the most substantial thing that has been announced at a Nintendo Direct so far?

3DS XL, Miiverse, Bayonetta 2, Pokemon X & Y, The Wii U OS Reveal, Zombi U (though not named until E3 conference)

 

[DaBoss]

Whats the most substantial thing that has been announced at a Nintendo Direct so far?

The 3DS XL and Nintendo Network/Miiverse

And as a side note, it was announced a week or 2 after E3.

 

[kinggroin]

Directs for announcements and corporate strategies. E3 for elaboration.

 

[Shaanyboi]

Nintendo Directs are more reassuring, appearing throughout the year to remind you "Hey, we at Nintendo are actually doing shit."

E3 is just exciting.

If Nintendo intends on revealing anything in tomorrow's Nintendo Direct, that's one less exciting E3 announcement. The more that happens, Nintendo's showing is considered dull and boring by the gaming community for not announcing anything new, and everyone yells "DOOMED".

 

[jj984jj]

I like Nintendo Direct, I'm just not a fan of boarding hype trains for them when we all know they aren't big blowouts. Sometimes we get a big announcement and sometimes we don't.

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

3DS XL, Miiverse, Bayonetta 2, Pokemon X & Y, The Wii U OS Reveal, Zombi U (though not named until E3 conference)

Those are pretty big. I would have to say Direct's then. Pretty excited about tomorrow but I still feel they are saving reveals of their big guns(Zelda,Mario,Retro) for E3.

 

[LOCK]

We should have both. E3 can have one or two amazing announcements, with gameplay of already announced games. E3 should be used to make statements about the upcoming year, while ND should be used for whatever.

 

[SkyOdin]

I like having stuff to be hyped about year-round. So the Nintendo Directs work for me. I wouldn't mind seeing huge stuff like Super Smash Bros. or a new Zelda game premiering at E3, but I don't want the timing of E3 to control game announcements.

 

[lordfroakie]

Nintendo Directs-No need to wait until summer for new and upcoming first/third party games.

 

[Meesh]

I prefer a constant stream of information to an annual showing. Nintendo Directs are one of the best things Nintendo has done in a long time, as far as I'm concerned.

I agree, but the kid in me enjoys the Christmas crashes of E3. The hype leading up to, the unboxing of upcoming games and announcements, and the inevitable let down at the end where I smoke a huuuuge fattie and relax, completely spent.