Yes they did.
Missing OS software update.
There was a lot of cool stuff, but it was all very "that's a ways off", "I can't talk about that in detail right now", and "please understand" which doesn't really help in the immediate future.
20 minutes of pure snore followed by 10 minutes of tears in my eyes
Plus it is becoming increasingly obvious that Nintendo are struggling with HD development. Especially when it comes to juggling Wii U with support for the 3DS.
There was a lot of cool stuff, but it was all very "that's a ways off", "I can't talk about that in detail right now", and "please understand" which doesn't really help in the immediate future.
I think the major concern about Wii U is its position wrt third party support which the broadcast purposefully avoided - unless we're now passed all hope for that wrt Wii U.
As far as Nintendo published projects go it was a timely, if occasionally vague reminder that there's stuff worth paying attention to coming down the pipe. The new Zelda looks great IMO. And though I'd loved to have seen it today, it's good to know there's new 3D Mario to be shown soon enough.
But wrt third party support I was actually slightly discouraged by one of his comments - that with way development is today, they would have to team up with other developers to bring a steady supply of games. That reminded me of how they went into massive collaboration mode during the GameCube era, to try to counter the relative lack of other third party support.
Nope.
- Still no eShop on the Web which they announced in October 2011.
- Miiverse access on smartphones but no sign on 3DS.
Plus it is becoming increasingly obvious that Nintendo are struggling with HD development. Especially when it comes to juggling Wii U with support for the 3DS.
Also: Everything is still so far away. Two system updates to fix the slow OS over the course of SIX MONTHS?! Get outta here.
bu-bu-but what about those people saying no gamez?
I think the first party software lineup is strong and fairly well focused to recapture or build a strong audience.
But I don't think the first party software lineup was ever a serious worry with Wii U to begin with.
This Nintendo Direct had no respect nor mercy for my budget or savings. Must buy all of the games....