First, there was the exciting news that Nintendo would be attending the Consumer Electronics Show for the first time in 16 years. Then, there was the disappointing mix-up that mistakenly listed Nintendo as an exhibitor with a public display. Now, hopes of announcements ― even behind closed doors ― have also been dashed as Nintendo officially confirms its participation at the Las Vegas event.
Speaking to News10.net, Charlie Scibetta, Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Nintendo of America has confirmed that the company will be attending as an exhibitor. However, the situation is that:
Nintendo of America has booked meeting room space at the 2011 CES but... will not be making any announcements about current or upcoming products during the show...
Having only booked meeting room space with no reservation on the show floor, and with the launch of the 3DS only months away, Nintendo doesn't have much time left to spread the word and let gamers try out the system for themselves. Not only is the general public waiting for release details for the handheld, but news of hands-on opportunities like the recently announced Nintendo World 2011 event would be nice too, don't you think?
[source news10.net]
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Well it's clearly to allow Nintendo to spy on their enemies Just going there to use meeting rooms for meetings? Yeah right! Haha
Wii HD announcement confirmed then.
Well they're just showing off the 3DS tech to devs, and possibly film companies then.
It's not all bad news
Miyamoto is using it to list all the people he wants killed.
Why is Nintendo all secretive in Japan? The rest of the world dosent bite...Much
As others has said, the point is to show off Nintendos technology to other businesses. It's a good development, that Nintendo is looking to engage in the broader business community. It needs to.
Damn. No news on the 3DS.
Most likely to flaunt the 3DS...
And seeing if Sony is copying them.
Pikmin 3 or a new Luigi's mansion.
This is a bag of shhhh.
Let the Thunder-Stealing Hype Machine for Nintendo begin! Sony, Microsoft, you're officially our ******* come CES. =P
I think Chunky's gotten it right. I'd bet Vegas' proximity to LA (in comparison to Japan or even Seattle) is attractive for them to show to movie companies, especially, to try and work out their film distribution service and get people on board. I would be willing to bet you'd hear movie studios leaking info if a deal was at least mostly finalized.
Well this stinks...
It's all part of a business that will undoubtedly net them one billion....bajillion...quarillion....fradillion.......yen.
Series-spanning jokes aside, Chunky probably has it right, there will definitely be industry leaders there, and a chance to show them their new tech, as well as attract business partners, is a fine move on Nintendo's part.
Well if they're meeting with other businesses...then they'll have more to announce later. What is the difference between making the announcement in Vegas and making it elsewhere?
Who knows what's gonna happen behind those doors?
all i want is a wii with a LOT better graphics and no friend codes
oh and lol at #1
I believe this to be an exclusive Nintendo party for Nintendo employees only. All others will be turned away at the door. They will be playing classic party games such as Pin the Tale on the Sony exec. and they will have a piñata shaped like an Xbox. Drinks and laughs will be shared by all as Miyamoto arrives inside of a giant 25th anniversary cake. He will burst out, then the real party will begin!
@Besen: Miyamoto in a stripper outfit... not exactly the mental image i needed tonight D:
lol
@TBD You and only you!
Reggie's Body is just getting ready
@Besen Heck yeah!
I'm beginning to see Nintendo becoming as arrogant as Apple.
@TBD... goodness girl, I almost choked on my Turkey I'm eating when I read that one. Oh, the horrible mental picture that flashed in my mind.
@slappy: lol, don't eat and browse NL
also, 'grats on the shield, i wondered if they were gonna give you one finally :3
I feel that N obviously doesn't want to remind the world of the 3DS @ this moment in time. It's their(N's) last Christmas sailing on the good ship DS/DSi families. It wouldn't be wise to make news of the 3DS, especially since everyone knows it's coming in the next few months. Christmas season @ the current time, obviously, & they know they can still make sales on hardware soon to be ousted by it's coming-soon baby brother(the 3DS in the DS family).
Ppl are still purchasing the Ds/DsI, as cheap Christmas gifts.
@Capt N: You do realize this takes place after Christmas?
@29
its better for them to keep the 3ds on a low profile as much as possible with media at this date. once christmas is gone you will see tons of information probably
christmas = there big business for nintendo
That guy on the picture is Docter Evil!Run for ya lives!
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