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NX will launch in March 2017 globally, won't be at E3 (focusing on Zelda instead)
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Maybe this means the versions will be pretty much the same.
ArchedThunder
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Maybe Kimishima is actually a secret agent working for Sony or MS.
Because we didn't expect that brain-fart from Nintendo.
At this point I just have such low expectations for what Nintendo is doing right now. Like everyone else here I'll still be very curious to know what they're doing and the direction they'll be heading in but as of now and after hearing this news, I couldn't be any less excited for what they're doing.
It's just extremely disappointing as a Wii U owner. There are a grand total of 2 games this year that may interest me, and unfortunately at this stage I don't think I'll buy any of them. I've never been big into Star Fox and Star Fox Zero doesn't interest me at all. Then Paper Mario just looks like it's continuing the mess that Sticker Star started, just not interested at all.
And now we've gotta wait until 2017 for Zelda... brilliant.
It's just extremely disappointing as a Wii U owner. There are a grand total of 2 games this year that may interest me, and unfortunately at this stage I don't think I'll buy any of them. I've never been big into Star Fox and Star Fox Zero doesn't interest me at all. Then Paper Mario just looks like it's continuing the mess that Sticker Star started, just not interested at all.
And now we've gotta wait until 2017 for Zelda... brilliant.
Pancake Mix
Copied someone else's pancake recipe
It's an absolutely Sega move.
Actually screw that, Sega at least had Panzer Dragoon Saga, Burning Rangers, and Deep Fear in that time period.
casinoman921
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Frozenprince
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This dismissive shit really pisses me off on this site.
We post on a video game enthusiasts web forum. I'm giving my opinion.
Zelda and Nintendo are trending on Twitter and it's not even E3!
If you think that anyone needs E3 to get the message across you are delusional. People are talking about a lowkey shareholders conference meeting report statement. E3 or not is irrelevant.
I wish they would reveal it already, though. All these speculation got boring a while ago.
If you think that anyone needs E3 to get the message across you are delusional. People are talking about a lowkey shareholders conference meeting report statement. E3 or not is irrelevant.
I wish they would reveal it already, though. All these speculation got boring a while ago.
I belive (hope) they already released their dreamcast 4 years ago.
Old Gimlet Eyes
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Releasing in March? When was the last time a console released in the beginning of the year?
If they're gonna do a press conference on NX, I wish they'd do it at some point before E3, just so I can actually see what they're planning after this disaster. But if there's no NX at all at E3, I guess it's gonna be some point later.
Well, can't wait to enjoy Nintendo's next big game a year from now.
Well, can't wait to enjoy Nintendo's next big game a year from now.
As I said earlier
"Neither. Once polaris is out, the other chips will be cheaper and that's what Nintendo will go for." That wouldn't surprise me at all.
-Mutsukki-
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This quote is the best example of an armchair CEO, like, it's perfect.
Also, I like Gematsu, but is it really a super reliable source when no other outlets are picking that up? Seems like a mistranslation to me
MatrixMan.EXE
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No NX at E3? LOL Nintendo are having a laugh. This is terrible.
Godzilla's Left Toe
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And the 3ds released in March and fucking boomed
Confused Cheeseburger
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Surely this can't be true. I expect damage control through out the day if this is actually happening.
I really think that today's meeting is the worst ever and the worst possible for Nintendo.
I get this feeling from today's news:
- Wii U is going to seel even worst than ever before this year. Not only it has already been replaced in people's mind by NX, but it will have no support at all after Zelda delay (like, 1 game - Paper Mario - for all the holiday period), not counting the production issues that hit the Wii U hard in Japan since February.
- 3DS will probably still draought itself through the holiday with a solid line up, but it will surely suffer fatigue
- NX home console will be DoA, with a March launch. Even if it will be somehow interesting, it's not a period for HUGE purchase volumes and a slow adoption from the market is "exactly" what a Nintendo home console needs, right? especially after the Wii U
- This year E3 will be the worst ever for them, while competitors will hit hard, maybe even with hardware revision. I mean, obviously they will go for a digital event. During which they will probably just spoil a game that will still be at best 9 months ahead. WOW what a show. No new hardwre, no new games (are they gonna show games for an unannounced platform? I don't think so...). horrible.
- They are putting two major IPs on mobile exactly during that void. They are filling the gap with mobile products.
I mean. what does this mean? That home console from Nintendo are fading into irrelevancy, that's all.
I get this feeling from today's news:
- Wii U is going to seel even worst than ever before this year. Not only it has already been replaced in people's mind by NX, but it will have no support at all after Zelda delay (like, 1 game - Paper Mario - for all the holiday period), not counting the production issues that hit the Wii U hard in Japan since February.
- 3DS will probably still draought itself through the holiday with a solid line up, but it will surely suffer fatigue
- NX home console will be DoA, with a March launch. Even if it will be somehow interesting, it's not a period for HUGE purchase volumes and a slow adoption from the market is "exactly" what a Nintendo home console needs, right? especially after the Wii U
- This year E3 will be the worst ever for them, while competitors will hit hard, maybe even with hardware revision. I mean, obviously they will go for a digital event. During which they will probably just spoil a game that will still be at best 9 months ahead. WOW what a show. No new hardwre, no new games (are they gonna show games for an unannounced platform? I don't think so...). horrible.
- They are putting two major IPs on mobile exactly during that void. They are filling the gap with mobile products.
I mean. what does this mean? That home console from Nintendo are fading into irrelevancy, that's all.
Bioshocker
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I've never been fully convinced that NX would launch this year. It would make perfect sense to launch in November, but Nintendo being Nintendo you never know.
So. What does Nintendo have to offer for Wii U this year then?
So. What does Nintendo have to offer for Wii U this year then?
Why even bother going to E3? Do we know if they have a conference planned this year or is that one of the things they'll be announcing soon? Seems like it'd be a huge waste of time and money to have one this year.
NESpowerhouse
Perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man before throwing him out of a plane.
Wrong. They announced 2 smartphone games
So... turn that picture upside down?
PS4 releasing in February in Japan?
I'm a big Nintendo fan, but this is pretty much insulting.
They told us they wouldn't have the droughts on Wii U or 3DS that they had before... yet here we are....
Wii's last year was godawful, and Wii U launch was still underwhelming. I suspect NX will be the same thing with one or two games expected to carry the weight for the first six months.
They are really treating Wii U owners poorly ... and yet I'd rather they just transition the new Zelda to NX and be done with Wii U... at least then the game wouldn't be hobbled by current-gen constraints.
They told us they wouldn't have the droughts on Wii U or 3DS that they had before... yet here we are....
Wii's last year was godawful, and Wii U launch was still underwhelming. I suspect NX will be the same thing with one or two games expected to carry the weight for the first six months.
They are really treating Wii U owners poorly ... and yet I'd rather they just transition the new Zelda to NX and be done with Wii U... at least then the game wouldn't be hobbled by current-gen constraints.
Godzilla's Left Toe
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3ds and Vita ( yes not home console)
MineralCraver420
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They released their Saturn a few years ago. The Saturn did more to damage Sega than the Dreamcast. The Dreamcast just delivered the killing blow.
How can you ask people to buy a WiiU at Christmas when a new system is around the corner?
Not sure if it's been posted yet, but here is the full message regarding Zelda @ E3.
E3: Nintendo changes its approach to the show every year. This June, Nintendo will focus its attentions on the upcoming game in The Legend of Zelda series. The Wii U version of the game will be playable for the first time on the E3 show floor, and it will be the only playable game Nintendo presents at the show, in order to provide attendees a complete immersion. Additional information about Nintendos E3 plans will be announced in the future.
Source: Nintendo PR
E3: Nintendo changes its approach to the show every year. This June, Nintendo will focus its attentions on the upcoming game in The Legend of Zelda series. The Wii U version of the game will be playable for the first time on the E3 show floor, and it will be the only playable game Nintendo presents at the show, in order to provide attendees a complete immersion. Additional information about Nintendos E3 plans will be announced in the future.
Source: Nintendo PR
perfectchaos007
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Because eating a steak is good, but it needs compliments to be a complete meal. Zelda is like the steak, but it doesn't come with a potato, salad, beverage, bread, etc. so there's a major void in flavor
SmackAttack
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t released for a ridiculous price. I doubt the month was the issue.
Kissenkopf
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But you had first off say what you are and why your view of things is more worth than mine. Because you are an developer.
I don't run around and tell truckers i'm a bachelor of logistics when they talk to me.
Your opionion is your opninion but it doesnt mean it is true and i need to agree because you are someone from the industry.
It's Nintendo. Everyone will come.
Big Green Anus
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I confused, why is this quote seen as a negative?
But what if the NX is better?
Have a hard time believing this. Haven't they had playable Tokyo Mirage Session at PAX?
Confused Cheeseburger
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Wow, this is actually a thing. Wow.
AcademicSaucer
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ZhugeEX
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Update:
Nikkei reporting that NX "Features, price, software at launch and other details to be announced by the end of the year"
‏@ZhugeEX
Update:
Nikkei reporting that NX "Features, price, software at launch and other details to be announced by the end of the year"
1. NX launching in March 2017
2. Zelda delayed to 2017((
Which means:
A) The NX hardware + software isn't ready, so they had to delay it.
B) Nintendo thought it's more important to launch worldwide at the same time with their new
platform. So to have enough units for a worldwide launch, they had to delay it to Sping 2017.
2. Zelda delayed to 2017
((Which means:
A) The NX hardware + software isn't ready, so they had to delay it.
B) Nintendo thought it's more important to launch worldwide at the same time with their new
platform. So to have enough units for a worldwide launch, they had to delay it to Sping 2017.
-Mutsukki-
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wow. holy shit. what does complete immersion even mean??? I mean, Nintendo sure wanted to drop E3 a long time ago, that much was clear, but holy crap
They really fucked up with Wii U. It's just that simple. However you want to extrapolate how it affected Nintendo, fine. But it starts right there.
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