Reggie Fils-Aime Confirmed for The Game Awards as Gerudo Valley Music Remix Arrives

There is nothing Nintendo can announce that would garner good favor here.
If anything they will be laughed and booed out of the building again for bring kiddy and "casual" games to TGA.

Cranky Kong hype.

Anyway, 3AM is way past a healthy time for me to stay watching this considering I've got to wake up at around 7AM, so I'll be checking out the news on NL in the morning. Hopefully there'll be something mindblowing waiting for me like it did last year, to my surprise... but I'm not very hopeful.

They did just fine last year. Heck, I dare say Sony and Nintendo humiliated Microsoft, who barely showed up at all

@Xenocity 'booed out of the building again' when did that happen the first time? From what I can remember last year Nintendo showed 2 minutes of off screen Zelda footage, millions viewed it and they were widely praised for bringing their most anticipated game to this show. Everyone worth talking to in gaming has at the very least an appreciation of Zelda, which is not a 'kiddie' game but rather in the top 5 at least most influential game series of all time. Where did that comment come from dude?

@TheLastLugia
Actually some praised them for it.
But they received huge push back from gamers who took to social media and forums because they were upset over what was shown because it didn't fit with "hardcore" gaming.

Unless Nintendo has an AAA M-rated game to show to win "hardcore" gamer over, they will receive another huge social media campaign backlash.
It's bad enough NeoGaf erupted over it too.

Zelda has never been considered "hardcore" by "hardcore" gamers.
It's always been seen as a kiddy and "casual" game going back to ALTTP.

Eh the game awards are way to dude bro for me.

Yeah, such a huge backlash that some Wii U games were voted as favorites: http://www.dualshockers.com/2015/01/17/wii-u-and-nintendo-utterly-dominate-neogafs-game-of-the-year-2014-awards-conquer-first-three-places/

Don't care for the man; wouldn't cross the street to see/meet him.

@LztheQuack
Those who hold voting power, are not representative of "hardcore" gaming.
This counts for the same for the other gaming award shows.

TGA audience and Spike TV audience is dominated by "hardcore" gamers who are heavily focused on shooters and the like.

@Xenocity yeah...............no I think you're just talking nonsense. The bros who play FIFA, COD and Assassin's Creed (some of them because for some their gaming barley goes into even that) obviously don't give two hoots about Zelda or Nintendo in general, but then they don't care about these awards either (neither do I tbf but that's because they're a joke imo). If Nintendo show Zelda U, a new Mario game or heck even Pokemon (extremely unlikely) there will be a positive reception.

@Xenocity lol?

@TheLastLugia
Those who play big Blockbuster AAA titles and M-rated games such as the game you listed are defined by NPD and EEDAR as "hardcore/real" gamers.
Nearly all Nintendo games including Zelda are labeled by NPD and EEDAR as "casual" and kiddy.

It awful that is this way? Damn straight it is!
But NPD and EEDAR's statistics and data are gospel in the industry when it comes to what consumers are and play.

TGA and Spike TV is literally the worst audience Nintendo could have for an announcement.

Sure some people will respond positively to what Nintendo shows, but many more will be upset and take to forums and social media to vent their feelings.
NeoGaf will explode again in anger like they did last year.

Hell even Gamescon awards stirred up gamers in August.

@Xenocity And the vocal ones are supposed to represent them as a whole?

Gamers who only play shooters are certainly not the definition of "hardcore" by any means. I'm not saying I have the right to dictate what a word means, but I guess my thoughts on the word involve someone who's played video games for the better half of their life. I mean, I've been playing video games since I was in diapers. I only play Nintendo games nowadays, but that does not make me any less of a gamer than someone who owns all 3 consoles.

Can't say I've ever been a fan of these, but it has Reggie in it, so I'm going to sit through it.

@SMW I'm with ya there. I feel like I watched a bit of it last year, but the whole idea of console wars, my system has better games than yours kind-of-thing just doesn't interest me like it did when I was a teenager. I play what I like, and I don't understand why anyone else should have a problem with it D:

Will be watching it all live on my PS3 Live Event app - if it works ok - but probably chatting on the Live feed on Pushsquare. Sammy is hilarious when he's sleep deprived, and I know at least a few of you will be happy to not have me around. I'll check in when Reggie shows up though. He could have a god moment. Have we ever actually seen any of Pokken tournament running on the Wii U? All I recall is arcade footage. And maybe something new from Starfox or Zelda U.

But probably all Reggie will do is say - "Hi everyone, we're not talking about NX tonight, you'll have to wait until 2016 to hear about it."

I like how they just announced him as "Reggie" with no last name. I guess everyone knows him.

I just want a name for Zelda U. That's literally it.

@rjejr DON'T GO!!! You're the only one who talks sense half the time😃

Reggie just doesn't carry the same swagger as he did years ago but here's hoping for a cool reveal.
In response to some comments above me, there are gamers like myself who enjoy COD as well as Zelda.

I didn't even realize it was starting tomorrow. I suppose I'll tune in! The music wasn't my taste, though.

Churches? As in the Irish band ? Love them! Everyone check them out, like, now!

Reggie should be fired!! NOA is run like a bunch of incompetent morons! And the fish always stinks from the head down!!

@readyletsgo Chvrches are in fact Scottish

@The__Goomba doh, lol. Why did I think they were from Mayo or something? Apologies!
Still amazing though.

@Xenocity That's really interesting because Activision has gone on record to out right stating that those who play Call of Duty are "casual gamers" so I think I will rather believe the developers/publishers over anyone else

@readyletsgo
In all fairness when I first heard them I thought they were irish. I guess its because a lot of the more well known Scottish bands/singers have more strong accents than her lol.

Time for another slow, monotone speech from the Pizza Hutt guy. Maybe he'll promote future dlc for that Smash stars battle royale game or whatever it's called.

See imo a hardcore gamer is just generally someone who puts a lot of hours into gaming. In the nineties zelda definitely would have been considered hardcore when fewer people played games but its got more of a mixed audience now. Most of the 'hardcore industry' is probably japanese people who will put hundreds of hours into rpgs. Pc gamers tend to be much more hardcore in general, but I think nintendo has had a casual rep more since the wii became a magnet for party games. There are a lot of people who play 'hardcore cames' who are not hardcore gamers mind. None of it makes sense really lets just call them gamers with little social lives instead XD?

I thought Reggie was already confirmed for the Game Awards.

Nintendo's berry own donkey Kong will make an appearance omg!!

Pretty cool remix. Yahhh!

I really couldn't care less what some idiots on Neogaf think - I'd love more new Zelda footage. This 30+ year-old loves his "kiddie games."

@Xenocity The Game Awards and Spike TV's VGAs are VERY different. Two different audiences. The former is a classy awards show for people who are passionate about gaming and respect the industry as a whole, while the latter is a trashy joke for dudebros.

The audience for TGAs respects Nintendo for the most part.

The people who you are talking about are a minority, and not even a vocal one at that.

The whole hardcore vs casual thing is dumb. Let's all just play some games and have a good time.

I hope they at least mention Xenoblade Chronicles X at this thing. So far I've seen not one mention of it in any awards lists for this year.

@LinkSword Probably. I personally can't wait.

@Crimzonlogic Because XCX missed the cutoff. Matter of fact, it's releasing after the awards

@LztheQuack Which makes it eligible for next year's awards. Unfortunately there's so many games coming out next year it will have a hard time being nominated for anything. Maybe Best RPG? Especially if FFXV gets delayed to December 2016 or later.

Cranky Kong will be confirmed playable in Zelda U, just watch

This track is not bad at all, but I still prefer the remix versions of Ephixa or Dj-Jo.

@LztheQuack I put the Gerudo Valley remix on before reading the comments and it looks like Wario is dancing to the music. Hilarious!

@LztheQuack That doesn't seem fair to me. The awards should come later so the December titles don't miss out on consideration.

I have a lot of friends that only play games like fifa, or realistic FPS, and they are more casual that people that only play mobile games that only have around 5 or 10 hours of gameplay should not be considered hardcore games.

@Xenocity Are you being ignorant or just plain stupid on purpose

so 9 pm for ontario looks like i may be able to do both things tommorow then

I would have preferred listening to the original Gerudo Valley on loop than this remix. It makes my ears sad.

@Xenocity
Zelda is pretty hardcore enough for me. I don't know where you're getting that it's a "casual" or "kiddy" game. (o_O )

Wait....so, accordingly to xenocity, me, a 34 y/o that's been playing video games all my life and own practically every system from NES, Sega Saturn, 360, Wii U and PS4 (and those in-between) that, because I don't choose to play a FPS game or similar, i'm not a "hardcore gamer"? Ooooohhh watch out, somebody's playing an M-rated game....because they're sooooooo "hardcore". Uh, yea.....amazing logic

All award shows are lame. Fact!

@bezerker99 unless they show some info about Zelda U

So far I've seen 7 different discussions on 'the game of the year award' by various vloggers, and every single one can be summed up as 'Mario Maker is my favorite game, but it can't compete against a bunch of pretty sandboxes'.

The truth is the media likes Nintendo, loves Nintendo, respects Nintendo, but in general we all see them as a different medium from the flashy graphics less fun stuff. the mass audience needs their alliegances validated, and massaging the image of PS4, XB1, and The Witcher 3 is the priority.

But that doesn't mean Nintendo isn't needed to add a change up with a surprize or two. Just like in the games world in general.

CRANKY KONG FOR SMASH!!!

JUST DO IT ALREADY

Casuals - people that play games casually. This could be Call of Duty or Zelda.
Hardcore - people that play games passionately. This could be Call of Duty or Zelda.
Right?

@AlexOlney Who is Oscar and what ever did he do to become an Academy Awards trophy??

@Moon I agree with your definition of hardcore / casual gamers. Others tend to imply games are casual for the wrong reasons.

Game awards are a joke. They seem to praise the games that look like films and have stories that you might find in a film. They don't focus on the gameplay experience. There are many of high quality on Nintendo consoles.

@starman292 haha yeah, I think it's all the Irish indie radio stations here in Ireland the way they adore them, like Le Galaxy last year, made me think the were Irish.

Awesome music, missed them at one of the festivals here during the summer but they are playing in Dublin in March again so I might get me some tickets.

@Xenocity
"Unless Nintendo has an AAA M-rated game to show to win "hardcore" gamer over, they will receive another huge social media campaign backlash."

Are you high?

Wow, I had no clue it was possible to could ruin best Zelda. Literally worst remix of the best tune ever, sad

Anyway, I'm hoping for some exciting annoucement by Reggie!

Everything's better with Reggie.

You know what else has arrived? THE HYPE TRAIN!!!

He is going to reveal NX and zelda trailers

Gerudo Valley theme is the best music Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The Remix is pretty decent (minus the first 40 seconds). Sounds more like a Zelda Remix though.

Remix.... blah.

The thing that actually makes me wonder is what are they going to announce? They basically blew off E3

@nessisonett Thanks. I'd say something clever, but I'll let you just stare at my avatar for awhile instead, it's so peaceful, they're all drinking the Kool-Aid in there.

@JedRock I know! It's crazy. And even worse is the 12 yr olds are incompetant brats with no knowledge of anything with a unsatisfiable lust for power and destruction that don't deserve to be on the face of this planet.

He shall announce an army of robot Reggie's who shall govern the various branches of Nintendo the world over...or it might be a game announcement.

@Xenocity not if they bring zelda u. Tons of people are waiting on this game.

@ValiantPixel I agree

If the game announcement isn't zelda u (which it freaking better), I'd love to see a soul blazer remake from square enix and Nintendo.