The Nintendo exec has some interesting things to say about the Revolution, and the GameCube too.
Perrin Kaplan is Nintendo of America's VP of marketing and corporate affairs. One of the job requirements for her position is to deflect questions sent her way by the media, but the Next Generation crew tried their best to penetrate those Jedi defenses.
The hot topic during the interview was E3 and the Revolution, of course. Here's a quick snip of the interview:
What are you able to say about Revolution's E3 showing, right now?
We will have enough games on show, that will keep people interested until launch. As far as the launch goes, we have so far said 'this year'. At some point soon we’ll be more specific about the date.
At this show and beyond, it’s about people getting a hands-on experience. If you play Revolution for yourself and experience the software, it's much better than me telling you about what our message is all about. It’s kinda like your own rollercoaster ride. It's always going to be different for everyone.
The idea is to get as many people as possible to try it and take that experience for themselves. See how it makes them feel.
In addition to the next-generation quizzing, Next-Gen also brought up the GameCube, and the concern that the Revolution may be Nintendo's last foray into console gaming, given the Gamecube's position in the market. To that theory, Kaplan said, "GameCube’s reputation suffers much more than its game sales do."
For the entire interview, check it out at Next-Gen.biz.