Donniewahlberg
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Mmm, I don't mind the wait, but I do feel a little awkward over some purchases. A few things coming up, like dragon quest builders, feel like they could do a turn on nx and I'd probably rather buy it there if so. Who knows.
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DigiTimes: Foxconn trialing production of NX, ~10m units expected annually
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Mmm, I don't mind the wait, but I do feel a little awkward over some purchases. A few things coming up, like dragon quest builders, feel like they could do a turn on nx and I'd probably rather buy it there if so. Who knows.
I know what you mean. I still think PS4 will be the de facto location for third party games regardless of the level of support on NX, but the supposed handheld/play-on-TV convenience is one hell of an enticement to buy them on that. I have the special edition of Persona 5 PS4 preordered and paid for but on the extremely low chance it's announced as an NX port I'll cancel it immediately.
Donniewahlberg
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For sure. Ps4 can be folks third party system if they want, I'm pretty confident that'll be the case going forward too, but I value being able to play off the tv and out and about a whole lot. We bought all the lego games on the wii u for that very reason and I'd have did it with more games had I had the option. Especially stuff like dragon quest builders or world of FF where the aesthetics and tone suit a nintendo audience, have the kind of gameplay you might settle into for hours. I'd really like to not buy those and then they're in the launch line up or something haha. Square unlike a good few other publishers seem to have a real good idea about NX too.
SE already mentioned they're considering porting DQ Builders to NX and acknowledged it's a good fit for Nintendo's fanbase.
Donniewahlberg
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Yea, I saw that man, that's actually what I'm referring to here, I just didn't bother to quote the interview since I had broadened the scope to include other games. That's exactly what has made.me just a little reticent about my game planning for the next few months though.
Sammy Samusu
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Nintendo Canada on NX:
"Nintendo will most likely hold a Nintendo Direct in the future - before launch - to discuss it."
http://www.gameskinny.com/umg7f/on-the-scene-of-yo-kai-watch-2s-sneak-peak-event-in-downtown-toronto
Shocking news.
"Nintendo will most likely hold a Nintendo Direct in the future - before launch - to discuss it."
http://www.gameskinny.com/umg7f/on-the-scene-of-yo-kai-watch-2s-sneak-peak-event-in-downtown-toronto
Shocking news.
Unless you're expecting an event at the end of December, does it really make a difference at this point? Calm down. Either way, I'm 100% confident in what I said earlier. If we don't hear anything before the 23rd, it will not be announced this year and will most likely be officially delayed during the Q2 earnings release.
So, this confirms that it'll be announced in a Direct? That'll piss a lot of people here off.
Lmao.
Sammy Samusu
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Skittzo0413
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Sounds like that rep isn't privy to that information at this point and is jut making a guess.
Anyway, at this point what's the difference between a "direct" and a "digital event" with a simultaneous press hands-on event? All that would mean is no live press conference which is at this point seeming kinda obvious.
Eh, as stated before, it doesn't really matter how the NX is revealed as long as Nintendo nails the presentation.
That said, I do expect a press hands-on event to occur concurrently with the Direct/Digital Event, perhaps with a Treehouse Live stream.
Little Monser
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Dark Cloud
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I don't see it as a big deal if it's a direct or live presentation. Only good thing with a direct they can cut out the awkwardness and make sure there's no hiccups.
It would be a big sign of weakness and lack of confidence in your product and/or sales pitch.
Octavianus
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Well the format is different. A direct is heavily focused on mostly presenting one host presenting the software. A digital event on the other hand is structured into trailer plus developer stories, where we here the developers talking about their games and products, which makes it feel closer to the structure of a press conference I think.
Also a "Digital event" is know as something more important than a direct. I think it is quite important.
Anyway his statement make it sound like he doesn't even know yet when the reveal will take place. But I wouldn't even surprised if they got it only told around the same time as the public.^^
Dark Cloud
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I guess. I think they'll do a live event, but for me I don't care either way.
While true, my point was that it would piss people here off and there would be a "Nintendo has no confidence in NX" thread minutes after the Direct is confirmed. Not that it actually matters; I'm just saying how it'll affect GAF lol.
More worrying is the lack of commitment to it being this year.
But you have to admit, even if you lose that grandiose feeling that you get from a press conference, you can at least get a clear concise message from a Direct/Digital Event.
There's pros & cons to using either format, & I'm sure Nintendo's weighing all of their options in terms of the NX reveal.
Skittzo0413
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People always say this but that argument never makes any sense. Nintendo would likely have a press hands-on event around the same time in order for journalists to actually play the machine. How could that possibly be a lack of confidence if it's being played by press?
If it ends up just being a direct video with no accompanying press events then yeah, I might understand how it could be seen as Nintendo not believing the hardware is ready to be shown live to people. But they've typically done these hands-on events around the same time as reveals in the past, so I'd be surprised if they don't do another one this time.
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What I meant was when one rep says "Nintendo Direct" and we don't actually know any details about this hypothetical direct, who's to say it won't be something more similar to a "Digital Event"? They're really just branding terms Nintendo came up with, they don't have any real meaning.
OrbitalBeard
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I hope it's revealed in a pre-recorded video with a separate hands-on event for the press. Whether that means a traditional Nintendo Direct or a more robust Digital Event, I'm fine either way. Live presentations have never been Nintendo's strong suit.
In my opinion, this is exactly what they'll do
No Space World bigger than E3? Aww. /s
Poor little dreamers who were arguing about how E3 is irrelevant when Nintendo will do the biggest event ever.
Oh hey, I was right.
I guess his logic is that he's assuming it would mean that Nintendo doesn't want to risk getting bad audience reactions or something silly like that.
Could be that he is just very unspecific just to be sure to not say something wrong at the moment. NX is a very sensitive topic.
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Yeah, that's true. I'm not even sure if we should take him exactly for his word. He even says they only find out about a new direct a short time before it happens. So it's possible, he might not even know any details yet.
Sammy Samusu
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Here is my opinion: Nintendo will do things differently this time.
Reveal in Jan/Feb and launch in Mar.
Got hit them fast and strong.
A Beyoncé/Apple tea.
Bookmark me.
Reveal in Jan/Feb and launch in Mar.
Got hit them fast and strong.
A Beyoncé/Apple tea.
Bookmark me.
Dark Cloud
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Has Nate Drake posted his video yet?
wild wild rice
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Basically where I'm at.
sixteen-bit
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Sega Saturn tea
Skittzo0413
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What is a bad audience reaction? Lack of applause? Either way, I don't really agree with his logic (and it seems like you don't either). Live press conferences don't show "confidence" they just try to appeal to people through spectacle, typically with little actual substance.
Hey, that's a lot like modern AAA gaming!
They'd be crazy not to do some kind of ridiculous teasing for us insane people thirsty as hell for NX news. Like include framed pictures of the new Galaxy 3DS all over the walls wherever they're filming.
They've confirmed several times they're talking about it this year, and rumor (more believable rumor than Digitimes) has it that it's ahead of schedule. Of course things could change but I'd expect it this year.
That's what I'm betting on.
Schnozberry
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Honestly, whether or it's this week or January doesn't matter to me as long as they feel like they've made their absolute best effort. They are really under an unfair amount of pressure, not just from gamers who want another great Nintendo system, but from themselves. It's seems pretty obvious to me that the life and legacy of Satoru Iwata hangs heavily over the NX project, and it would be a shame if they were to feel compelled to rush it out before they feel it's ready. I'm glad they are protecting it as best they can, not just because of corporate secrets but because of how much is on the line both personally and professionally for everyone involved in it.
Being Iwata'a final concept, the NX being a successful rebirth of sorts for Nintendo would be one of the more poetic tributes to one of the great visionaries of the industry.
Being Iwata'a final concept, the NX being a successful rebirth of sorts for Nintendo would be one of the more poetic tributes to one of the great visionaries of the industry.
ahkdigital
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In case it hasn't been posted, someone on the Nintendo NX reddit shared the following about Tesco (UK retailer) putting up a pre-order page for NX:
https://mynintendonews.com/2016/09/...sco-put-up-nintendo-nx-page-and-price-at-350/
https://mynintendonews.com/2016/09/...sco-put-up-nintendo-nx-page-and-price-at-350/
If it's not announced this week, that's probably a placeholder. Either way I'm buying it, but $400 U.S would be one hard sale on a handheld, power-up dock or not.
And just like that, the page is gone. Hmmmm....
ahkdigital
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Also from that article:
"What I can tell you is that we have a to-be-announced Nintendo Direct that will be discussing the new Animal Crossing: New Leaf update coming out soon."
So, we're juggling two Nintendo Directs - we'll see which comes out first since the Animal Crossing update is apparently supposed to be "likely" in November. Also, Nintendo of America did put out that picture referencing fall/new leaf on Facebook on the 22nd.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2...mal-crossing-new-leaf-is-getting-a-big-update
Tesco clearly went to Germany last week.....
There was a thread made and locked:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1284599
At this point, no reason to assume it was more than a placeholder.
I'm expecting them to say nothing yet again. I can see them keeping their mouths shut until December.
linkandzelda
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That better not end up being the price. £349.99 is far too much. £250 is as high as I'm willing to go.
Chill, its a placeholder.
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