7DollarHagane
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No, its hosted at the Verizon theater, where press conferences are held, not in the conference center.
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Play Nintendo - Announcing Nintendo @ E3 2014
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No, its hosted at the Verizon theater, where press conferences are held, not in the conference center.
ArchedThunder
Banned
They don't really have a regular release schedule. The Gameboy was 9 when the Gameboy Color came out, the Gameboy Color was 2 and a half when the GBA came out, the GBA was 3 and a half when the DS game out and the DS was a little over 6 when the 3DS came out.
GOD DAMN!!!!
Hitokiri03
Member
The source code still has the "new system" part in it. Maybe QOL, 3DS/Wii U revisions...or the return of the vitality sensor.
I don't know why people wouldn't expect the QOL thing to be at a game show. It's Nintendo...they had a Vitality Sensor at their presser once, remember?
I don't know why people wouldn't expect the QOL thing to be at a game show. It's Nintendo...they had a Vitality Sensor at their presser once, remember?
Interceptor
Banned
Qol devices are connected to gaming. That's what people refuse to understand.
Twist ending: The entire Digital Event is *so* digital, it takes place in Tomodachi Life.
Hopefully with a better screen. I hate the warm tint that my XL screen has.
You know I meant press conference.
7DollarHagane
Banned
I don't understand the negativity to this? Who decided that the only way to do e3 was to have a large expensive stage show and only invite industry people?
Different does not mean worse.
Unless you go there it feels like they are!
weeeell, it's Nintendo.
they presented Wii Fit and Vitality Sensor at E3
and we know that they are working on it, officially, unlike a new handheld or home console
It does make me boggle somewhat that I hear so many people having difficulty with UStream, when I - on the other side of the world - have had no issue whatsoever with it.
It was said by a lot of people last year that we could see a decline in live stage shows. There are already many companies that skip E3 in favor of other events or to hold their own shows. It's a opportunity cost issue in the end. Why sink how many thousands or hundreds of thousands or more into a show that will last an hour to two hours where you won't see any huge benefit from it. Especially when there is a need to put on a huge spectacle and you are just showing videos in the end. Having some people come up on stage and just talking. Padding out time.
I watched Sony and Microsoft's shows last year and a lot of it was wasted money. I pay attention to E3 to learn about upcoming games. Not to see a wannabe MTV award show.
Focusing more on live streaming of demos, people actually playing them vs pretending to play them while on the stage just holding a controller, interviews where you can ask direct questions and not be hurried off stage is better I think. I much rather money be spent on demos at Best Buy. I plan to make it this time. Missed out last year. I just hope they expand the locations so I don't have to go an extra half hour out of my way.
I watched Sony and Microsoft's shows last year and a lot of it was wasted money. I pay attention to E3 to learn about upcoming games. Not to see a wannabe MTV award show.
Focusing more on live streaming of demos, people actually playing them vs pretending to play them while on the stage just holding a controller, interviews where you can ask direct questions and not be hurried off stage is better I think. I much rather money be spent on demos at Best Buy. I plan to make it this time. Missed out last year. I just hope they expand the locations so I don't have to go an extra half hour out of my way.
Nintendo's lineup and what publishers generally bring to E3 is a complete mismatch. It's like a nerd walking into a jock's party. Think of when Nintendo went to the VGA's with Retro Studios' new game and how it was received by the press "Nintendo doesn't get it" why would Nintendo waste their time creating a live event that would inevitably get shat on by the same people attending it? The show floor is open for those interested, that's it.
Did we? I assumed it was because they wanted to be more inclusive to a worldwide audience...you know..release a video in every language worldwide so everyone can enjoy it at the same time......as opposed to limit it to those who can only speak English.
7DollarHagane
Banned
If you avoid their twitter, Facebook, live streams, YouTube, and coverage by other sites (and GAF) maybe.
No new system, but a revision is possible. They announced the 3ds xl one week after e3 was over through a Nintendo do direct.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
They definitely have a lot to prove but the ultimate disappointment is the lack of conference and the good will they lack right now.
Far too soon for new hardware when they haven't even given the wiiU a strong push, that may well be seen during e3. I think this format is far preferable to the grandiose theatrics of the usual conferences. Nintendo is directly focusing on the customers and interacting with them, rather than the usual pandering and business talk more directed at press and investors or in some cases even elaborate events and performers with no connection to the games, services or features being promoted. Those things take up a sizeable portion of these conferences that is completely unnecessary.
Obviously last years 40 minute video was lacking in material, but if they have a lot more to discuss, this is a far better format. Already, their announced events are far more interesting and interactive than what we usually see
Why do people say they wish the other two did something like the directs? Don't they both run blogs (which post new videos and new previews) that allow 2-way conversation with fans in comments sections, along with twitter and reddit? Isn't that pretty much the same thing? Or is it more about the scheduled stream aspect, like you're watching a live event with other people on the internet commenting in the comment box with you? I guess that is appealing.
StreetsAhead
Member
If you didn't want to be corrected, you should be more careful with your wording. This is the internet, not a psychic reading.
So this is really unpredictable huh? It could't be a 3DS revision either since there are already 3 different models of the thing. Maybe it could be a tease for the next handheld that uses that New Nintendo OS.
LordOcidax
Member
TREEHOUSE live at E3. ---LIVE, TREEHOUSE. And people asking for a press conference. I prefer this, a million times. I cant wait. But please Nintendo use a good streaming service.
silver.tongue
Member
No press conference again... wtf Nintendo!
Last_colossi
Member
If they did announce a new console they would most likely keep supporting the Wii U for at least another 2 or 3 years and the new console could also be backwards compatible with Wii U games, they could even have another ambassador program like they did with the 3DS, but hey it could also just be a new handheld.
vagabondarts
Member
IGN, GS, and GT all have their own live streams with game demos constantly playing when big conferences aren't going on. None of these big sites are going to be embedding some other player into their sites when they have their own players/site layouts for E3 for a single half hour. That sounds like a ton of hassle and a way to fuck things up really fast, especially during such a high traffic period.
While that was probably a factor, a lot of the people that say they skipped it didn't just hear that. They probably didn't even see it on the usual E3 streaming sites. GT, IGN, and GS probably didn't even have it on their schedules, and they didn't stream it on their sites. They may have mentioned it on their site, but probably in a separate blog post. If you didn't actively follow Nintendo it might have been hard to even know about it.
I hope Nintendo gets their shit together and either help get their streams running on other gaming site's video players or even doing a live conference. The latter is definitely a next year sort of thing but the former is definitely a must, unless they want a repeat of last year.
Nintendo is like fairies - you only can see their booths if you believe in them.
Natureboy99
Banned
Better than last year, but this guarantees no platform annuncements, and guarantees no media will be hyped. Honestly what were they going to do against VR hype? Even playable new Zelda couldnt overcome that.
Oni Link 666
Member
Reggie was like, "Cool! Somebody else is doing my job today. I'm going home to play Mario Kart 8.".
For guys questioning this move because "a Direct like approach is like preaching to the choir", what exactly are the press conferences from Sony en MS? Call me oblivious, but those conferences have the exact same goal as Nintendo's now "Digital Event". Getting broadcasted and attract new customers, not existing ones.
The only difference between the two is one of them doesn't have a live audience.
Honestly? I can do without audience reactions.
The only difference between the two is one of them doesn't have a live audience.
Honestly? I can do without audience reactions.
Maintenance
Member
Haha, I liked it. Sometimes a bit cringe worthy, but funny nonetheless. I like when companies do crazy stuff like this and the Tomodachi Direct. Will miss them at the E3 pre conference, though.
DragonSworne
Banned
Nintendo doesn't get it. E3 is the pre conference shows. Having booths at E3 is pointless without a pre conference show. Might as well not attend E3 at all since they will generate absolutely little awareness from the event now.
You need journalists on your side and the way to do that is having a kick as press conference.
You need journalists on your side and the way to do that is having a kick as press conference.
There's no better time than this to truly state that haters are gonna hate.
It's about image and recognition in the media...
By being invited? It's an invitational touranment after all...
Graphics Horse
Member
Did you see the WIS-009 video display that was rated by a Korean electromagnetic interference test?
I'm half expecting a remodelled/rebranded/redesigned version of the Wii U.
Right, like all the journalists just ignore any Nintendo Direct...
They didn't ignored it last year, did they ?
Porcile
Member
Even when they've had a good press conference, the press has rarely been enthusiastic about their showing.
ArchedThunder
Banned
Didn't IGN stream the Nintendo Direct on their stream last year?
This is probably what I was most excited about for this E3.