On Nintendo’s E3 Presentation
By Shaun Hatton - July 19th, 2008
Considering the huge negative reaction Nintendo’s keynote presentation received from the enthusiast gaming press, we can only come to the conclusion that the company is holding back heavyweight titles for the Wii for future conferences. Wii Music looks like it could be very interesting but considering the limitations of the current Wii Remote, one has to wonder how precise instruments such as the drums will be. Did anyone else watch the demonstration and think of Hit Stix?
It’s clear to us that this year’s E3 was more for the general press than it was for gamers per se. Both Microsoft and Nintendo featured several titles and features that have mass appeal outside of the niche or traditional, stereotypical gamer. And that’s a good thing unless the companies completely forget about their hardcore fans that helped them through tougher times.
And considering that all three companies have games in development featuring IPs that were popular with gamers in the past, I think it’s safe to say we are not forgotten. A little patience can go a long way - and while you’re waiting, have fun with some classic games.
You know, I hate being called a “gamer” because apparently we are all fuggin’ whiners.
Nintendo has delivered a great system, and all we do is criticize how shitty everything is.
Well get over it, media and everyone.
The Wii is awesome.
The end.
I think the Wii is great but Nintendo’s presentation was a little on the boring side. That’s okay, though. The games can talk for themselves.
Nintendo has changed from a company that I loved growing up to a money grabbing company that just releases accessories that make the controller what it should have been in the first place. I was extremely disappointed by the Nintendo conference and I’ve been extremely disappointed with my Wii, which sits in the corner collecting dust.
Richard, I’ll take your dust collector off your hands if you don’t want it.
:)