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QuixoticNeutral
Member
I wasn't wholly confident in NX coming by the end of the year (and personally, I'm a little relieved it isn't), but that was on the assumption Zelda would hold the fort for at least the Wii U this holiday. It's no big hit to the NX if it releases on Wii U first, as people who already plan to skip over the Wii U entirely aren't exactly waffling.
Holding back the NX from an E3 where it was sure to dominate the press cycle, however, seems at odds with a planned release in March 2017. That only makes sense in a world where development kits were sent out to partners so late that at this year's E3 they have nothing to show. Don't tell me they plan to use all their floor space and the conference presentation just for Sun/Moon and Zelda Wii U? With the NX looming, I can't see a late-year injection into the current platforms' libraries like we saw in 2014. Surely they don't mean we won't hear about the concept of the system at all, and it's merely not ready to play or demonstrate on the floor?
Holding back the NX from an E3 where it was sure to dominate the press cycle, however, seems at odds with a planned release in March 2017. That only makes sense in a world where development kits were sent out to partners so late that at this year's E3 they have nothing to show. Don't tell me they plan to use all their floor space and the conference presentation just for Sun/Moon and Zelda Wii U? With the NX looming, I can't see a late-year injection into the current platforms' libraries like we saw in 2014. Surely they don't mean we won't hear about the concept of the system at all, and it's merely not ready to play or demonstrate on the floor?
Yeah it really looks like they're trying to avoid another wii u screw up by any means necessary. Hope it pays off in the end.
Orniletter
Banned
This is honestly exciting.
All bets are off, we truly are in uncharted waters.
All bets are off, we truly are in uncharted waters.
https://twitter.com/mochi_wsj/status/725223918873632768
https://twitter.com/mochi_wsj/status/725223728187998208
What the fuck are you doing Nintendo.
https://twitter.com/mochi_wsj/status/725223728187998208
What the fuck are you doing Nintendo.
SmackAttack
Member
I'm down for this. Given Nintendo does a Direct for E3 anyway and not a stage conference anymore (though do I ever wish they would again), it makes sense to unveil their new console during their own event. BUST IT OUT, NINTENDO!
themagicalkitsune
Member
On the bright side, DQ VIII is still listed for 2016. 
Storm Kyleis
Member
Hype deflated for E3
I actually kind of agree. I won't say this is disappointing because this is more info than I expected (didn't expect a launch month).
Oh, I just watched that news. thanks.
HUELEN10
Member
Anything an everything, we're diving deep to the ocean floor of the blue ocean, and it's exciting!
Looks like the shared platform theory is coming true.
Hmmm...third pillar again. I think that was expected.
Dagobert Duck
Member
Globally
Dragokiller
Member
This is interesting..
How do you make this connection lmfao? What does one have to do with the other? Simmer down.
Oh and Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem are coming to mobile.
clay_ghost
Member
3rd pillar like ds not replying GBA of course.
Theanine3D
Member
All those "leakers" insisting on a 2016 release were... wrong. What a SHOCK!
Third Pillar confirmed.
Animal Crossing & Fire Emblem, entirely inspected
But not replacing the existing systems? WHAT IS IT NINTENDO? WHAT'S IN THE BOX?!
https://twitter.com/mochi_wsj/status/725223918873632768
Get ready for your Fire Emblem dating sim on iOS and Android!
Get ready for your Fire Emblem dating sim on iOS and Android!
AcademicSaucer
Member
Takashi Mochizuki ‏@mochi_wsj 2 min
And 2 more smartphone IPs: Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing:
And 2 more smartphone IPs: Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing:
R
Rösti
Unconfirmed Member
Briefing tomorrow now confirmed:
I think we are only beginning to see the tip of the iceberg.
https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/schedule/index.html
I think we are only beginning to see the tip of the iceberg.
Good choices.
Possumowner
Member
Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem mobile.
I'm ok with AC but Fire Emblem?
Out off all your IPs you chose.. Fire emblem.
And the NX- Wii U comment.
I can't..
they're talking shit. they said the same thing with ds.
3ds and certainly wii u will be dead as dog shit when NX comes out and REPLACES them.
Pokemaniac
Member
So, sounds like they are basically confirming that it will replace both. At least there's something here that validates all that speculation.
Yep. As I've been saying all along, Spring or Summer 2017 is basically the end of the period when it would be smart for Nintendo to launch a new console. Any later than that, and they would start bumping into the first hints of news about the PS5 and Xbox 4, and the "wait and see" impulse would kick in for people. Their only other alternative would be to hold off until nearer the launch of those consoles, which they really can't afford to do. So, this is right in line with what they should do.
SmackAttack
Member
So many threads popping up. Glad I stayed up for this.
This has been bizarre so far, but could it possibly be a sign of a different Nintendo?
We're all reacting in shock and awe, but could they just be being... honest?
Normally we're all hyped and then a direct or E3 comes along and we're crushed, this could be the start of a new way of operating for Nintendo, honesty and clarity.
We're all reacting in shock and awe, but could they just be being... honest?
Normally we're all hyped and then a direct or E3 comes along and we're crushed, this could be the start of a new way of operating for Nintendo, honesty and clarity.
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
HUELEN10
Member
Or maybe they're just doing what they want to do. They know that someone that buys their system isn't wanting to buy a mere PS4er from them, they want something unique. Adenines and markets overlap, but this is something different they are going for it would seem.
Iriscomeback
Member
Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing for mobile?
That sounds interesting.
That sounds interesting.