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Nintendo ditches main E3 conference, still there with games, press events, N-Direct
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Zombie James
Banned
If I'm reading that right, their one open event is being replaced by two closed ones? If you're announcing a bunch of new games, wouldn't you want the publicity E3 gives you? I don't understand this move at all.
nckillthegrimace
Member
In this analogy, the whole E3 period is Christmas, during which you can reliably count on seeing the Christmas presents.
Now we don't know when Nintendo Christmas is anymore.
We've been Grinched. Scrooged. Bill Murray'd.
If a traditional E3 conference is Christmas, then this strategy is Hanukkah.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
To be specific, they basically say that we will get Nintendo Direct during E3 week right? I don't really want to get spoiled by media because I preferred to see it straight from Nintendo Direct or whatever they do.
Wow! It's like absolutely nothing changed at all!
Good thing no one jumped to horrible conclusions!
Freezie KO
Banned
Selfishly, I'm disappointed.
But I'm also having a hard time understanding how conceding press and fan enthusiasm is a good thing. Sometimes perception is reality, and this just looks like giving up.
But I'm also having a hard time understanding how conceding press and fan enthusiasm is a good thing. Sometimes perception is reality, and this just looks like giving up.
nintendoman58
Member
T_T. This means no Nintendo conference thread of excitement. Yeah I know there's directs, but, does this mean we won't get anything like this again?
Impressive deduction skills...
mugurumakensei
Member
Yes, they said Nintendo directs for gamers. Closed events for press where they can experience software announced. Closed events for distributors.
Zen_Arcade
Banned
Never use Bill Murray's name as a negative term.In this analogy, the whole E3 period is Christmas, during which you can reliably count on seeing the Christmas presents.
Now we don't know when Nintendo Christmas is anymore.
We've been Grinched. Scrooged. Bill Murray'd.
MDSVeritas
Member
I feel the same normally, but frankly we know too little at this point, and I doubt it will be as extreme as people are suggesting.
Also, the past few Christmases have been bow-wrapped coal, so if we get real presents throughout Christmas... I think that would be more magical than what we've gotten recently. Nintendo Direct has acted as mini-E3s in the amount of awesome things that happen during them. Frankly, I don't think the fact that they will be customized or pre-recorded will be an ultimate issue with what we end up seeing and getting excited for. All I can tell now is that we won't have stage for them to stand on.
I think the chances are pretty high for them to show something before E3 (conferences and actual E3).
At first I was like wtf? Now that I think about it most conferences are just awkward interactions, sales, and awkward demo play. Most of the time GAF is screaming show us the gamez within the first five minutes. This way we just get straight to the point with no middle man. I also agree with what was said before about catering to the individual segments instead of everyone as a whole.
Fourth Storm
Member
There was no interference. Miyamoto just sucks at navigating the beetle.
Unless they announce times, I hope one announcement is random. That surprise you get when logging into GAF and a megaton has dropped is pretty cool sometimes lol
UberTag
Member
To communicate to the media and retailers. NOT to gamers.
And gamers that aren't already Nintendo customers won't be watching Nintendo Directs.
Which means the only way Nintendo grows its customer base is through winning commercials like The Vanorsbys visit Nintendo HQ and "disinterested" media coverage.
It's effectively a case of diminishing returns without the possibility for any growth.
maquiladora
Member
It makes sense. Most of the focus this E3 will be on the new hardware and launch lineup for the Nextbox and PS4.
DragonSworne
Banned
This seems the most apt
LOL, I was referencing his character in the movie Scrooged. Love the Bill!
Jawmuncher
Member
Yeah it will be the same week, it could be before Sony and Microsoft's conference or they might do it the same time they would of if they had a E3 conference.
They might have to now, depending on how Nintendo's strategy will pan out. Still kinda lessens the effect of E3 though.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Ah yes, I can see it now...Nintendo Direct during the Sony conference...
Yeah, I'm confused why so many people are implying Nintendo won't be at E3 at all. Thought I might have missed something.
E3 2010 = best.
And I don't think many people are reading the OP. Nintendo will be at E3, just won't have a big conference like previous years. They'll communicate with their consumers through services like Nintendo Direct.
Was that the one with the woman?
GiantEnemyGoomba
Member
I don't understand your point. They had a Direct during E3 last year.
Gamer @ Heart
Member
How the fuck do some of you jump to they have nothing to show? Did you even read the quote the thread is based on?
Im happy they went this way. Multiple Directs with the fluff cur out that fills every conference is a gain for everyone who just watches it streamed anyway.
Im happy they went this way. Multiple Directs with the fluff cur out that fills every conference is a gain for everyone who just watches it streamed anyway.
odhiex
Member
Seems like they want to avoid head-to-heads debates/discussions on the "who win E3 Press Conferences this year" thing against Sony and Microsoft... and focused more on demos at the booth.
Well this is interesting and also disappointing for me... I think, Nintendo certainly need a big stage to reveal the Next 3D Mario WiiU, Zelda WiiU, Metroid U, etc... small stages and Nintendo Directs only, would not give them boost of Hype they needed at E3.
But this could also be a smart move from Nintendo, I don't know ... maybe they are targeting more positive buzzes from the E3 floor, since people tend to be curious about the Nintendo Games... again most likely this is for Nintendo "Hardcore" audiences only.
Can't wait for E3.
Well this is interesting and also disappointing for me... I think, Nintendo certainly need a big stage to reveal the Next 3D Mario WiiU, Zelda WiiU, Metroid U, etc... small stages and Nintendo Directs only, would not give them boost of Hype they needed at E3.
But this could also be a smart move from Nintendo, I don't know ... maybe they are targeting more positive buzzes from the E3 floor, since people tend to be curious about the Nintendo Games... again most likely this is for Nintendo "Hardcore" audiences only.
Can't wait for E3.
MadOdorMachine
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My first thoughts. We'll see though. I get the feeling 99% of what they show will be what we already know about. We may or may not see some titles that we are expecting though - that includes a game we know Retro is working on and maybe even the 3D Mario game - since the announcement says they only plan on showing games that will be out this year. I also suspect the majority of third party games announced at E3 this year will not include Wii U as a platform, so any third party games going forward will likely be a collaboration with Nintendo like Bayonetta 2.
On a positive note, Nintendo seems to want to turn the situation for Wii U around like they did the 3DS, so perhaps this is part of their plan. I do think releasing a demo at the same time as the media plays it is a good idea. Maybe they'll use social media as well. I also think having your games ready as close as possible to E3 would be more cost effective in advertising. The media is not only giving the game attention, but then you have a demo for people to try out while the game could be released in a very short amount of time.
airmangataosenai
Member
The issue is the lack of press coverage. Who watches Nintendo Direct besides people who don't own or have access to a Wii U or 3DS already? It's for existing customers and that's a problem when your customer base isn't where you want it to be.
Howard Ballou
Member
Doesn't really affect me, as I'll find out about the games. But for a company with a new product in dire need of buzz/hype, I'm skeptical this approach will work. I guess we'll see what they roll out.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
Alright, I don't really want situation with Brawl happened again for SSB4. I would like to see SSB4 Media right before media report the news.
Vermillion
Banned
NoooooooooOoooooooOOOOOooooooooOOOOOOOooooOOOooOOOoOOOoOOOOOOOooooooooo!!!!!
Some people saw "No E3 conference" and assumed they wouldn't be at E3.
Rogue_Ledr
Banned
Might not be such a bad idea (although it probably is) given the fact that Sony and Microsoft will both be displaying new hardware at the event and Nintendo would likely get overshadowed.
last year's was horrible and they had a new console at that.
the Nintendo Direct they had after e3 was far better with 3DSXL. It's been looking that way since they introduced the Directs, I think they will eventually leave e3 except for major product announcements, ND probably makes more sense for some game announcements.
the Nintendo Direct they had after e3 was far better with 3DSXL. It's been looking that way since they introduced the Directs, I think they will eventually leave e3 except for major product announcements, ND probably makes more sense for some game announcements.
Macho Madness
Member
Yes. Lots and lots of people have no idea that E3 is not just conferences. Lots of companies are there that don't have any conferences. WHOA!!!
outunderthestars
Banned
Nintendo doesn't have a problem marketing to their existing fanbase. Communicating directly with your consumers is a great strategy, when you actually have a large consumer base. Nintendo, unfortunately, does not have that at the moment.
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
I got confused by people's reactions so I thought I misread the OP but it ended up that people was overreacted.
And that's what the press at E3 is going to cover.
They're going to get overshadowed regardless, better to stay out of Sony/Microsoft's onslaught and announce their stuff at a later date when people will actually see it.