Nintendo is aiming to host several smaller events in place of a large one.
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/34006
Nintendo revealed during their financial results briefing that at this year's E3, the company plans to host several smaller events in lieu of a large presentation.
During the event, Nintendo Satoru Iwata explained "Unlike previous years, we will not have a large-scale [E3] presentation directed to everyone in the world. Instead, we are planning several smaller events focusing on software for America. Among these hands-on events will be one for American distributors and another for western media."
During E3 2012 Nintendo held other meetings as well as their large presentation. This year, the company is striving to be different and announce all of their new software through the smaller events.
The general public doesnt watch E3 either. The press will still cover their E3 events, so the coverage will still be there.
The general public doesnt watch E3 either. The press will still cover their E3 events, so the coverage will still be there.
How many major media outlets covered Nintendo's main presser vs their smaller 3DS showcase last year?
But once the show begins, the press will be running around covering other games, and who wants to cover whatever Nintendo has to show when there's PS4 and Durango games on the show floor to get coverage on? Seriously, from a mass market news media perspective, why give a **** about Nintendo now if you have to go out of your way for them?
But once the show begins, the press will be running around covering other games, and who wants to cover whatever Nintendo has to show when there's PS4 and Durango games on the show floor to get coverage on? Seriously, from a mass market news media perspective, why give a **** about Nintendo now if you have to go out of your way for them?
It's their job. They'll cover it. No site is going to want another site getting de facto exclusivity to the 3D Mario demo because they were too lazy to cover it.
If that was the case, then they wouldn't bother covering the Nintendo stuff at all. The fact that you think the main gaming sites won't cover this is absolutely absurd. It's their JOB. Nintendo will get all the coverage they need.
If that was the case, then they wouldn't bother covering the Nintendo stuff at all. The fact that you think the main gaming sites won't cover this is absolutely absurd. It's their JOB. Nintendo will get all the coverage they need.
We're not talking gaming sites. We're talking mainstream outlets outside the gaming industry (CNN, USA Today,etc.)
If that was the case, then they wouldn't bother covering the Nintendo stuff at all. The fact that you think the main gaming sites won't cover this is absolutely absurd. It's their JOB. Nintendo will get all the coverage they need.
We're not talking gaming sites. We're talking mainstream outlets outside the gaming industry (CNN, USA Today,etc.)
EDIT: At least I think that's who we're talking about...
Look at today alone. When is the new Xbox being revealed? In May, BEFORE E3. Meaning their E3 Presentation is going to be crap in comparisson.
No more Ravvi Drums, no more cute puppies, no more wireless interference in Skyward Sword, no more NintendoLand fireworks.Also no sales data.
And there was much rejoicing.
I think this is actually a smart move on Nintendo's part. Every time they introduce stuff to the "internet at large" they get crucified, and so much of their product is most impressive when getting people hands-on play time anyways.
This is Nintendo specifically targeting Western media without a whole bunch of distractions or opinions shaped by the internet echo chamber. They would have been drowned out by Sony and Microsoft at E3 anyways, as that's what the press will chase, the big stories. This sits them down and forces them to focus on Nintendo products in a controlled environment.
Live stream and recorded stream of the press conference via Wii U and 3DS.
Time-limited downloadable demos for ALL games that were going to be shown off on the sales floor, with video introductions by Nintendo staff talking about the game, what to do, etc.
Miiverse interaction for the demos, so folks can ask staff questions about the games.
E3? Who needs it. Nintendo Direct, baby.
So Nintendo has absolutely nothing to show. Just some cheap and nasty shovelware.Nintendoomed. Skyfalled. Iwatas are taking over the planet. Hide your kids! Run for your lives!
I'll miss seeing a Nintendo presentation, but there are a lot of business justifications (most of which are covered above) why this move makes sense.I thought it already happened. Like a moment after the PResser.
Place your bets now: How long before we get the first mainstream report that this is Nintendo's first step towards becoming a third party developer for PlayStation, XBox, and iOS?
it comes across that Nintendo is more insular and are seperating themselves from the rest of the industry. Like Nintendo doesn't make "real" videogame systems, but instead make some bizarre specialized Nintendo machine for kids, casuals and Nintendo fans.You know what? Fine by me. If I have to hear any more sh*t hype from slobbering 24 year old "journalists" about the next "cool" shooter or zombie game, I may just have to slit my own throat.
it comes across that Nintendo is more insular and are seperating themselves from the rest of the industry. Like Nintendo doesn't make "real" videogame systems, but instead make some bizarre specialized Nintendo machine for kids, casuals and Nintendo fans.You know what? Fine by me. If I have to hear any more sh*t hype from slobbering 24 year old "journalists" about the next "cool" shooter or zombie game, I may just have to slit my own throat.
I am so bored by the vast majority of over-hyped, samey-seeming garbage coming for MS and Sony systems. I am not remotely bored by Nintendo. Quite the opposite, in fact.
Different tastes, man.Totally agree. Was just expressing mine.
Sounds to me like Nintendo's competing with Sony and Microsoft, whether they want to admit it or not.
Am I the only one who enjoys the bizarre spectacle of the E3 Press conference? I actually think they're a lot of fun.
Does GTA ever get revealed at E3? I'm honestly not sure.
Does GTA ever get revealed at E3? I'm honestly not sure.
They unveiled GTA: Chinatown Wars at E3.