I can understand why people dislike the approach of using a nintendo direct, but in reality; it may be a better solution for Nintendo.
For starters, being on the main show floor allows more people to see what's being shown off. This can also mean that most internet-based blunders can be avoided (to a degree) such as the buffering issues that both Battlefield 4 and Assassin's Creed 4's trailers had at the Microsoft and Ubisoft Conferences last year.
However, as many have said, the announcements are the most important factor. At this point in time, Nintendo NEEDS something exciting to get people to become more likely to purchase a Wii U. Announcing more DLC for a current game just won't cut it this time.
It's strange to think that the team behind the GTA series were going to make a kid friendly game for the Kirby series. I guess it shows the evolution developers go through.
This reminds me of those Xbox Indie titles with rushed development. It certainly looks that way. However, since I haven't seen any gameplay yet, I won't judge it too much. For all we know it could be quite good.
Personally, I don't think the Amazon Fire TV, the Ouya or the other microconsoles will be much of a problem to Sony, Nintendo or Microsoft. I think the experiences from each type of console are too different to really think one is going to make the other's future problematic.
I'm surprised that they think it would be any different after the 3ds dispute fell through. I'm hoping these disputes will stop being so petty. Besides, it not like that company was the first to use two screens in technology. Nintendo themselves had two screens in the old Punch-Out!! arcade machine.
I'm hoping this means Nintendo will be more willing to put their games on discount more often. I think with the rising popularity of Playstation Plus; more sales and special offers may really benefit the 3DS and Wii U.
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Re: Nintendo Lifts The Lid On Its Plans For E3 2014
I can understand why people dislike the approach of using a nintendo direct, but in reality; it may be a better solution for Nintendo.
For starters, being on the main show floor allows more people to see what's being shown off. This can also mean that most internet-based blunders can be avoided (to a degree) such as the buffering issues that both Battlefield 4 and Assassin's Creed 4's trailers had at the Microsoft and Ubisoft Conferences last year.
However, as many have said, the announcements are the most important factor. At this point in time, Nintendo NEEDS something exciting to get people to become more likely to purchase a Wii U. Announcing more DLC for a current game just won't cut it this time.
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Thirty Five
It's a toss up between the Megamen and Charizard attempting to make a Waddle Dee into a light snack. I don't even know.
Re: Nintendo Download: 1st May (Europe)
Stick It To The Man for me this week. The fact that it's much cheaper than the PC version cemented the fact that I'm buying it.
Re: Month Of Kirby: Kirby's Lost Levels
It's strange to think that the team behind the GTA series were going to make a kid friendly game for the Kirby series. I guess it shows the evolution developers go through.
Re: Australian Classification Board Rates Xtreme Sports for 3DS Virtual Console
If the game itself features water skateboarding just like the cover, I'll certainly buy it for myself.
Re: Turtle Tale Slowly Moves Closer to the eShop on 3DS and Wii U
This reminds me of those Xbox Indie titles with rushed development. It certainly looks that way. However, since I haven't seen any gameplay yet, I won't judge it too much. For all we know it could be quite good.
Re: Nintendo Involved In Patent Dispute Over Wii U's Dual Screen Capabilities
@memoryman3 Why do you think they should lose? I'm curious as to why you think so.
Re: Talking Point: Amazon Fire TV is an Early Warning for Console Heavyweights
Personally, I don't think the Amazon Fire TV, the Ouya or the other microconsoles will be much of a problem to Sony, Nintendo or Microsoft. I think the experiences from each type of console are too different to really think one is going to make the other's future problematic.
Re: Nintendo Involved In Patent Dispute Over Wii U's Dual Screen Capabilities
I'm surprised that they think it would be any different after the 3ds dispute fell through. I'm hoping these disputes will stop being so petty. Besides, it not like that company was the first to use two screens in technology. Nintendo themselves had two screens in the old Punch-Out!! arcade machine.
Re: Review: Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga (Wii U eShop)
Out of all the Gba games, this was the one I was looking forward to most. I may consider grabbing it at some point.
Re: Nintendo of America is Cutting the Price of Five Top 3DS Games
I'm hoping this means Nintendo will be more willing to put their games on discount more often. I think with the rising popularity of Playstation Plus; more sales and special offers may really benefit the 3DS and Wii U.