The lights are going off at E3, and Nintendo is packing up all of those lovely debug systems that are home to titles that, we hope, will be future classics. It certainly seemed like Nintendo kept us busy over the three days, especially with its rolling Treehouse coverage.
Now that the doors are closing the company has released its traditional highlights video, blasting through major reveals and moments from the three day event. Special attention is given to the developer roundtables for Super Smash Bros. and Code Name S.T.E.A.M., as well as the Smash Invitational. The Wii U online shooter Splatoon, which certainly seemed to excite the Nintendo Life community, also gets prime billing.
Check it out below, and wipe away that tear now that E3 is finished for another year.
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What a great E3 this has been! From the Digital Event to the Treehouse Live presentation, everything was fantastic! I can't wait to see how Nintendo will step up their game next year!
Treehouse Live was awesome, because it really gave me a good sense of whether or not I would actually enjoy playing the games.
Nintendo was very smart this E3. Instead of letting everything go in one hour like Microsoft and Sony, they chose to have a presence all through out E3. Which really payed off. Also, can we please have Treehouse Live and a Smash Invitational every year? I give anything to relive Tuesday night again.
What a pack of days! This was one of the best E3's ever! And boy, did Nintendo spin the table!
Also, the Highlight video should've been 90 sec. Splatoon, 60 sec. Xenoblade X, and 30 sec. for the rest. SPLATOOOOOON!
Instead of a long, dragging conference, they opted for a short conference and then tons of footage of every game announced and upcoming.
By Tuesday night I had forgotten about Sony and Microsoft while I just finished watching Nintendo's games today. A great show overall for the big N.
Rock on Nintendo! Thanks for keepin' it real!
This has without a doubt been my best E3 experience ever thanks to Nintendo.
Sniff
It takes so long for E3 to get here, and then it's awesome!
...but it's over just like that.
@Xtremetdifan Don't worry boys and girls... there is always a Nintendo Direct not too far along the horizon.
Best E3 ever, amazing!
@smileyface97
This is true, and even with Nintendo's domanint E3 showing, monthly-ish nintendo directs are a great addition
Best. E3. EVER.
I will never forget E3 2014. The bar has been set.
Right after the Digital Event I was a little disappointed. I thought it was just an okay/good showing. However, the Treehouse live streaming and the Smash Invitational really helped to hit it out of the park this year. I love Nintendo but I usually think Sony or Microsoft "wins" the conference, but this year I honestly think that Nintendo is the champion. It's so great to see them trying this hard to please the consumers!
Long live Nintendo.
This was overall a great E3 for Nintendo! I can't wait to see what they have in store for us in the future!
I've been obsessed with all the Nintendo E3 stuff. I have to admit. It's a bit of a relief that it's over.
I'm just about totally sold on Hyrule Warriors, now. Code Name STEAM looked weird at first, but once I saw the gameplay I found it just a fantastic and innovative take on turn based strategy. I'm always disappointed in the resolution of the 3DS, but the game play looks deep and fun.
Splatoon... can't wait. Once again, I really hope that Nintendo releases a Splatoon beta for a limited time around the Holidays... and that they go for voice chat. Both are unlikely to happen, but I'm hoping the enthusiasm shown on the floor convinces them to shift some resources towards that brilliantly designed game.
Nintendo won this E3 by far!
@aaronsullivan In a gameplay discussion (on a site I can't remember) they said they had asked the devs and, indeed full voice chat (not only in lobbies) will be available.
Oh man I can't wait till next year. The MOST memorable e3 of the decade so far!
@JaxonH you got that right. and as said above we only have more nintendo directs to look forward to.
The paintball game looks pretty awesome. My brother really wants the Wii U now. I hope that Mario Maker releases for Nintendo 3DS!
This was the best E3 for Nintendo I have ever seen. Watching this highlights video made me get a bit emotional and I wish I was there!!!
@JaxonH Agreed. It was an amazing year ;D
@JaxonH Agreed. It was an amazing year ;D
@JaxonH Agreed. It was an amazing year ;D
@JaxonH Agreed. It was an amazing year ;D
@JaxonH Agreed. It was an amazing year ;D
@JaxonH Agreed. It was an amazing year ;D
@JaxonH Agreed. It was an amazing year ;D
Well, here's my reward for winning E3, Nintendo. Not just this year, but simply WINNING it.
@smileyface97 are you sure? The interchange I saw on the floor with the devs had them talking about how the game gives the player enough feedback without voice chat. I hope you're right though.
I... I.... I... NINTENDO WON E3 HANDS DOWN.
By the way, I'm a huge Mario fan but Splatoon excited me more than Mario Maker.... So....
This years E3 was awesome! And now when it's over, I'm really waiting for next Nintendo Direct
Not sure if Nintendo "won" this E3 since I didn't follow the other presentations, but I know for sure that I'm an happier than ever Nintendo's costumer after all that greatness
It just shows that Nintendo isn't kidding around anymore. Now that we got new ips, games and release dates, I can't find any excuse as to why Nintendo is still suffering.
This E3 is the best and its the greatest Nintendo's ever done and no one can deny that! After seeing Star Fox on Wii U, I was convinced that Nintendo already won E3! I love you Nintendo!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I must admit I was hoping for more Zelda Wii u details
MEGAMAN! FIGHTING TO SAVE THE WORLD! Absolutely the best thing I've seen at any E3. Smash fans brought the hype to a whole new level.
Treehouse <3
I've thoroughly enjoyed E3 this year. What a great showing from Nintendo. The highlight for me was Splatoon. It just came out of nowhere and although I wasn't completely sure at first the more they explained it the more excited I got, watching the Treehouse guys play it the next day really cemented it as my most anticipated game on any format. Zelda also looked amazing and I can't wait to see more of it. Besides those, Woolly World, Captain Toad and of course Smash Brothers have me very excited too. I love how Nintendo focused on gameplay rather than endless CGI cut-scene type stuff and I thought the Treehouse was a great idea and I really hope it returns next year. For me Nintendo's showing was far better than Sony's or Microsoft's. Well done Nintendo, you reminded me why I've been such a fan for all these years!
Oh and I'm pretty excited about these amiibos too!
@Specters The Internet mash up is even funnier.
@aaronsullivan Yes they confirmed it while playing the game
People mark your calenders next year's E3 starts June16th and lasts until June 18th! THIS YEAR WAS SO HYPED. Game I'm most liking forward to is Yoshi's Woolly World.
Best E3 since Twilight Princess reveal!
Oh my god the last 3 days were so awesome! I'll miss you E3!
Awesome E3, maybe the best for Nintendo in a long time..
They should do Smash Invitational every year, and maybe extend it to Mario Kart 8 tournaments, Splatoon tournaments, Pikmin 3 Bingo Battle tourneys
@ModestFan93 @smileyface97
Link me to the source or it didn't happen.
Here's my source: http://youtu.be/_cHwzSm6q3A?t=4m10s
Basically, developer says, "some sort of communication features" as a fallback. Doesn't exactly make me think voice chat at all. Please show me where they said there would be!
It's safe to say Nintendo had the best showing this year. Even the Two Best Friends on YouTube were 1,000% more excited for the Nintendo Digital Conference over the other conferences, which is crazy because they are XB1/PS4 fans (although they do have a Wii U..). At the end of the conference they said "Nintendo won the evil E3!"
I'm super pumped for the games coming out in the next year, for sure!
big step up from past two years @ E3. splatoon looks great. shame they didn't show more zelda U, unveil was brief considering it was almost shown last year...
And that, is why we call them The Big N. What an awesome E3!!!! NAILED IT!!!
@aaronsullivan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knMwVnlvBxM at 1:30... That's just from an on the floor question though.
That blonde chick <3!!
Krysta, @LDXD? Nah, I like my women with a little more meat :3
@MixMasterMudkip
Must admit Tuesday night was awesome. Even waiting in line to get the wristbands in the morning wasn't so bad. Specially as the E3 Digital Event was going on. Everyone was just geeking out, and it was awesome.
@whanvee Wow! Super cool you got to be there live in person! Quick question. Did they let you keep the the character cards you had hold up during the event?
to bad splatoon is only going to be for the WiiU. it would have worked just as well on the 3ds.
No, but I as well as many others did so anyways. They had boxes to put them back into and had the attendants asking for them back. I just kept walking and made no eye contact. Yes I know I'm a scum bag, but come on..... Nintendo swag, one of a kind at that.
I loved the nintendo treehouse because they really got into the grit of the games, especially for smash. i feel like i actually know what the games are like versus seeing the trailers and previews.
GREAT E3 Cant wait to play those games!
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