Topic: Japanese Nintendo Direct Announced for Tomorrow

[Bman87301]

They also specifically said this conference is about 3DS and Wii, not Wii U.

You're right, safe was probably a poor choice of words... Reasonable is what I really meant-- and I still stand by that. I'm thinking all the software announcements will be focused on DS, 3DS, and Wii, but Wii U's will get a brief announcement of its price and launch date.

You'd have a valid point if  they straight out specified no Wii U news, but they didn't do that-- they just conveniently left it unmentioned.
 
Like I said, I'm expecting new software reveals to only be for DS, 3DS, and Wii-- it definitely won't be Wii U-focused, but it doesn't mean it won't be mentioned.

If all they were planning to do was just slyly mention the Wii U price and date (which is especially likely if the final price $300+) while keeping the rest of the show exclusive to the current systems, leaving Wii U unmentioned is precisely how I'd expect them to announce it-- otherwise this would specifically be seen as a show about Wii U's announcement, which they'd want to avoid if they're aiming to downplay it (let's not forget that at 12:00am EST this ND is notably later most anyway).

I don't blame you for being skeptical to avoid getting your hopes up if ends up not being revealed, but the facts remain that a Wii U price announcement is more than reasonable to expect.

[MegaByte]

Unless they drastically change their schedule, there are still two more Nintendo Directs before the Wii U launch.

[Bman87301]

Unless they drastically change their schedule, there are still two more Nintendo Directs before the Wii U launch.

I wasn't aware that they had a preset schedule-- I was under the impression that these were all random. If that is the case then maybe I am wrong... but I really can't imagine what new news they could possibly have between now then that would warrant two NDs between now and then...

[NWR_insanolord]

Well I'd imagine one of them will be focused on the early 2013 (pre-E3) lineup for the Wii U and 3DS. The other I think would be the one with the Wii U details about price, release date, more online stuff and the like.

[Crimm]

With any luck, they'll end it with Reggie saying "Oh, and one more thing"... then fake fireworks and a single piece of confetti.

Then, cue back to Reggie holding Bananas for no reason.

I'm okay with this if he follows it by saying, "No Donkey Kong game announcement. I was just hungry."

[NWR_Neal]

Nintendo Announced Wii Launch Details in September 14, roughly two months before the system came out. http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/12047

Nintendo Announced 3DS Launch Details in January 19, roughly two months before the system came out. http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/24774


Conclusion: It would be a very cold day in hell if Wii U price/date are announced tonight.


I'd say, at the earliest, it'll be in the August Nintendo Direct, or a separate event in September.

[broodwars]

Nintendo Announced Wii Launch Details in September 14, roughly two months before the system came out. http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/12047

Nintendo Announced 3DS Launch Details in January 19, roughly two months before the system came out. http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/24774


Conclusion: It would be a very cold day in hell if Wii U price/date are announced tonight.


I'd say, at the earliest, it'll be in the August Nintendo Direct, or a separate event in September.

True, but Nintendo may feel the need to exercise some serious damage control after their E3 performance was pretty widely criticized for lacking in information and not conveying it well.  I could see Wii U launch details getting potentially revealed here, but more than likely they'll just stick to Wii and 3DS as they've said.