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NX will launch in March 2017 globally, won't be at E3 (focusing on Zelda instead)
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only zelda at e3 and a march 2017 release now makes me really super think either nx development was harder than they expected, or they did a last minute update to the platform that pushed the release date to the end of the fiscal year. they couldn't delay the nx beyond this fiscal year because of the last two building up to this one. so they're basically stuck. it's kind of what happened to the 3ds, but nintendo thought the 3ds would coast on by on it being the successor to the ds.
trev's leak made it sound like a 2016 launch was definitely happening due to marketing expenditures, and nintendo's forecasts for the wii u this year are under a million (i mean christ). so i wonder what's going on in the background. this looks like panic while their backs are against the wall.
trev's leak made it sound like a 2016 launch was definitely happening due to marketing expenditures, and nintendo's forecasts for the wii u this year are under a million (i mean christ). so i wonder what's going on in the background. this looks like panic while their backs are against the wall.
I think plural is being generous.
texhnolyze
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NX is a smartphone or tablet.
True, but they would have bern in that situation anyway even if they launched late this year. What's more mind boggling is that they're skipping E3.
Just yesterday people were posting gifs of Kimishima and now he's the worst CEO. The salt is real
.Enter the Dragon Punch has shot themselves in the foot.
I don't know how much the rest of you know about Meme culture (I'm an expert), but cat pictures and trolls are huge parts of it. It's not like it is in America where you can become successful by being an asshole. If you screw someone over on the Internet, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance.
What this means is the interbet public, after hearing about this, is not going to read ETDP posts, nor will they retweet his Memes. This is HUGE. You can laugh all you want, but ETDP has alienated an entire market with this move.
ETDP, publicly apologize and bring new memes to the Internet, or you can kiss your goodbye.
I'm betting on this being the primary factor. They want to redo the Wii launch and have a brand new Zelda with it, and a bunch of other shit. GC was delayed a year for lack of software.
Same here! But as the only game on the horizon, that's a major bummer.
Granted, the DS was never meant to replace the Gameboy, but it did and it was good.
WiiU is, but I'm not sure about 3DS.
We've still got loads of localisations coming in Monster Hunter Generations, DQVII, DQVIII. There's Federation Force, Pokemon, the sequel to 999/VLR. Fire Emblem isnt even out in Europe yet. As far as unannounced stuff goes, id be very surprised if we didn't see Phoenix Wright VI or Monster Hunter Stories in one form or another either. Or Etrian Odyssey V and SMT Final:Apocalypse.
Makes me wonder what they'll focus on for WiiU at E3 though. Outside of Zelda they have, what, Paper Mario and an indie sizzle reel?
Dead_Pixel
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I think most of us pinned or hopes on E3 2016 as the latest date for the NX reveal. Oops.
Reverend Funk
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lmao I just saw this what the heck
Obliterator
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If I'm being honest you do have to question what exactly Nintendo's strategy is here.
Launching in March 2017, ok I can see that. Your hardware and software pipeline wont' be ready to go until then. Alright just focus on building up hype that way you can explode out the gate with a nice launch.......
....No E3. Instead focusing on Zelda......which is a 2017 game.
Goodness their 2016 is going to be absolutely brutal. I'm not sure how you can see it any other way. Other than Mobile. They may make up some significant ground in the mobile space. But if you are a console Nintendo fan....hoo boy
Launching in March 2017, ok I can see that. Your hardware and software pipeline wont' be ready to go until then. Alright just focus on building up hype that way you can explode out the gate with a nice launch.......
....No E3. Instead focusing on Zelda......which is a 2017 game.
Goodness their 2016 is going to be absolutely brutal. I'm not sure how you can see it any other way. Other than Mobile. They may make up some significant ground in the mobile space. But if you are a console Nintendo fan....hoo boy
OG_Original Gamer
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Does NX have to be at E3 in the physical form, in order for Nintendo to provide additional information during E3? And with a March 2017 launch, a full reveal have to be this year.
Tatsumi Oga
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Holy shit i really did not see that coming. When i read things like brand new concept..... i don't know man, but we'll see.
Any chances of the reason of all this could be Sony's new plans? Not that i necessarily believe Nintendo is aiming for the most powerful hardware, but still. I guess this is what Reggie meant when he said "we'll talk about NX next year." sigh.
Any chances of the reason of all this could be Sony's new plans? Not that i necessarily believe Nintendo is aiming for the most powerful hardware, but still. I guess this is what Reggie meant when he said "we'll talk about NX next year." sigh.
This is exactly what was said about the DS and how it wouldn't replace the GBA.
And drop NX faster because Xbox Two will be 2018 and PS5 2019 at the latest.
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
Coupled with "Nintendo CEO pretty much admits that Miitomo isn't doing well in terms of generating revenue."
Nintendo will be riding Pokemon throughout FY16-17. Their guidance is poor too. I'll analyse the presentations & press releases more thoroughly in the morning, but not impressed for the moment.
ultrazilla
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3DS line-up for 2016 is strong, but WiiU is dead unless they drop the price to 199.
Linkstrikesback
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Technically true, wii u will have been dead so long by that point it won't be replacing it.
SolidSnakex
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If it's not releasing until March, then it's safe to say that it's not really ready for primetime at this point and two months won't change that.
Azure Dream
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Nintendo on March 2017:
This is so accurate it hurts.
This is probably what they're even doing to third parties, yet they still expect games out of them somehow.
McMoneyman
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Wonder what the hell they will show at E3 then. Doubt they have many Wii U games far enough in development?
Well, they just announced Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing mobile titles just now on their social media feeds.
FantasticMrFoxdie
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well that's disappointing :/
Why are people neglecting the possibility of new announcements for current gen systems at E3?
pinsomniac
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Last minute platform update = caught wind of Sony possibly working on PS4K and blinked?
Spyder_Monkey
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"But all signs pointed to NX releasing this holiday"
Oh sweet, summer Nintendo-Gaf.
Oh sweet, summer Nintendo-Gaf.
NESpowerhouse
Perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man before throwing him out of a plane.
If they say that NX will not replace the Wii U, then are they in fact not ceasing production of the Wii U and seriously expect for it to carry them to the end of this generation?
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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When they say focusing on Zelda, does that literally mean 'only zelda U' or zelda in general? I wouldn't be surprised if we saw another link between worlds style sequel/remake, weren't they keen on doing it for links awakening at one point?
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