Author Topic: 'Nintendo Direct Pre E3 2012' Announced for Tomorrow (Read 9190 times)

Webmalfunction · « **on:** June 02, 2012, 05:03:49 PM »

Expect plenty of Wii U talk.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/30386

Nintendo Direct will be aired on Nintendo's official website worldwide tomorrow, June 3, to discuss the concept behind Wii U.

The presentation itself takes place in North America at 3 p.m. PDT / 6 p.m. EDT, in Europe at 11 p.m. BST / 12 a.m. CET, June 4 in Japan at 7 a.m. JST and in Australia at 8 a.m. AEST. The focus will be on the concept of Wii U's hardware, with more concrete details on the software side to be revealed at their E3 press conference on Tuesday.

The Japanese-language version will also be streamed on Ustream and Nico Nico Live, while the English-language version will be subtitled in French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian, and will also air on Facebook. The presentation was pre-recorded.

Trogdor915 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2012, 05:12:27 PM »

I'm genuinely surprised.

DarthBrady · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2012, 05:14:05 PM »

Cool, can't wait to see it. If they are going to be talking about hardware, I hope they confirm the version of the WiiU controller with analog sticks instead of slide pads. Please Nintendo, make that happen.

Slide pads are fine for my 3DS, it's a portable i can understand the need for them with the system's design in mind. But for my home Nintendo console, I want actual analog sticks. Like my N64, Gamecube, and Wii had. Why ruin a good thing; that's what I say.

Oblivion · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2012, 05:23:41 PM »

Why would they have this three days before E3?

Mop it up · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2012, 05:27:53 PM »

I wonder if they will talk about things like storage space and their online plans. Probably not.

Sarail · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2012, 05:29:06 PM »

Two days, actually. And less than that, really.

As already mentioned, I bet it's to clear the air about certain aspects of the console. Should be interesting!

NeoStar9X · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2012, 05:42:14 PM »

Sunday - Nintendo Direct. Wii U hardware
Monday - 3rd party press conferences with Wii U games
Tuesday - Press conference. Website updated with game information like last year. Developer discussion that night.
Wednesday - Software showcase event

In between that are Sony and Microsoft. E3 this year is Nintendo's show. They'll be the first thing people talk about and the last thing. They'll be the center piece as well. No matter what Sony and Microsoft announce they'll be going up against Nintendo coverage and hype on all sides, even at the 3rd party conferences.

Look at Monday alone. Nintendo Direct Sunday night. Will still be the talk Monday morning before Microsoft. Then comes Ubisoft where there will be Wii U games. They'll want to hype their new games and IPs a lot as it benefits them. Then Sony. However what will be the talk Tuesday morning? What Sony announced the night before or what Nintendo will be revealing that morning since there have been no leaks? Nintendo of course. Then it's Nintendo for the rest of the day and the next.

house3136 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 02, 2012, 05:44:13 PM »

I wonder if they plan on revealing the final hardware design on Sunday, ahead of Ubisoft and EA’s press conferences, on Monday? That way Nintendo can try to mitigate confusion regarding the finalized controller before they show it on Tuesday.

supergtt · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2012, 05:44:40 PM »

they originally tweeted about a 'new look at the hardware' then deleted it. my body is reggie.

Sarail · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2012, 05:45:59 PM »

Quote from: supergtt on June 02, 2012, 05:44:40 PM

they originally tweeted about a 'new look at the hardware' then deleted it. my body is reggie.

Oh, how exciting! Good god, where is that BttF hype train at?!

Enner · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2012, 05:53:15 PM »

Oh my god. What!?

I know it will probably a behind-the-scenes/philosophy talk on the system, but I'm still very excited.

Shaymin · « **Reply #11 on:** June 02, 2012, 05:57:44 PM »

Quote from: Rachtman on June 02, 2012, 05:45:59 PM

Oh, how exciting! Good god, where is that BttF hype train at?!

tendoboy1984 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 02, 2012, 05:59:10 PM »

Quote from: Oblivion on June 02, 2012, 05:23:41 PM

Why would they have this three days before E3?

It's called hype.

tendoboy1984 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 02, 2012, 06:00:23 PM »

shinyray01 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 02, 2012, 06:48:33 PM »

wounder if this has anything to do with the news of investors expecting to be disappointed with Wii U.

Soren · « **Reply #15 on:** June 02, 2012, 07:03:53 PM »

I was readying my body for Tuesday but now...now I don't know what to say about my body.

vinniebrock · « **Reply #16 on:** June 02, 2012, 07:28:35 PM »

intriguing. Grab some attention on the day before everyone else has their conference(s) (not to mention: Ubisoft will have something Wii U related at their conference, wouldn't be surprised if EA did as well), steal the show on the day following. Ninty is taking things serious this year. Also this (via GAF):

Kairon · « **Reply #17 on:** June 02, 2012, 07:33:29 PM »

Dear god. Four straight days of Nintendo stuff to look forward to? Talk about a full court press!

I'm also pretty jazzed about tht fact that Nintendo directly promised that they'll be talking about the Wii U at this Nintendo Direct! No ambiguities about that at all!

Evan_B · « **Reply #18 on:** June 02, 2012, 07:42:10 PM »

Oh, my... could it be... my body ISN'T ready yet?

ShyGuy · « **Reply #19 on:** June 02, 2012, 07:45:17 PM »

!!!! TRIFORCE OF POWAH !!!!

Drop the bomb, my body prints money.

Ceric · « **Reply #20 on:** June 02, 2012, 07:51:41 PM »

I already joked that it would be all DS family stuff when I just heard they be having a Nintendo Direct. Glad to hear its about WiiU hardware but I still don't want analog sticks. =P

Kairon · « **Reply #21 on:** June 02, 2012, 07:59:11 PM »

My theory is that this is to reintroduce the Wii U to everybody since it's been a year since 2011, but updated with some new features/hardware.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #22 on:** June 02, 2012, 08:12:45 PM »

Miyamoto and Iwata look like kids next to Reggie.

tendoboy1984 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 02, 2012, 08:14:45 PM »

Quote from: vinniebrock on June 02, 2012, 07:28:35 PM

intriguing. Grab some attention on the day before everyone else has their conference(s) (not to mention: Ubisoft will have something Wii U related at their conference, wouldn't be surprised if EA did as well), steal the show on the day following. Ninty is taking things serious this year. Also this (via GAF):

Hey I remember you from GoNintendo!

C-Olimar · « **Reply #24 on:** June 02, 2012, 08:17:28 PM »

My body isn't ready!

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