Procrasticritter
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LOL, you're actually not that far off... I am working at E3 helping with the PR effort, so in a way, actually it is telling people how awesome the company and its games are.
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Right, sorry for getting anyone's hopes up. Apparently, there has been a misunderstanding between Nintendo of Europe and the press, because SSBB won't be playable until Tokyo Game Show =(
EDIT: I'm going to Tokyo Game Show, lol
EDIT: I'm going to Tokyo Game Show, lol
E3E_IceClimbers
Smash Apprentice
when is the tokyo game show?
I believe the date is sept 20-23rd.
*looks at ticket prizes*
*looks at ticket prizes*
E3E_IceClimbers
Smash Apprentice
man that's so far away for a brawl trailer or playable demo
Brockman5
Smash Ace
so there wont be any major event with brawl in it untill sept. 20'ish
E3E_IceClimbers
Smash Apprentice
i'm guessing unless they surprise us by the end of e3
That's not too bad. About two months away. We do still have the Smash site. It's not a big problem. Maybe if it was like back in April where everyone was dieing for something.
@Procrasticritter:I'm not sure you'd know this, but I wanted an opinion. It seems that everything is more spaced out and even harder to get anything apposed to the old E3. Is this true. Also, do you fweel that your games aren't getting the appropriate accomidations?
@Procrasticritter:I'm not sure you'd know this, but I wanted an opinion. It seems that everything is more spaced out and even harder to get anything apposed to the old E3. Is this true. Also, do you fweel that your games aren't getting the appropriate accomidations?
Brockman5
Smash Ace
Well there is supposed to be another nintendo confrence right now...if anybody knows anything about that....and btw
MYAMOTO (sorry if mispelled) PRACTICALLY CONFIRMS PIKMIN 3......YAYAYAYAYAY!!!!
MYAMOTO (sorry if mispelled) PRACTICALLY CONFIRMS PIKMIN 3......YAYAYAYAYAY!!!!
Sariku
Smash Master
I wanna watch it.
Meta_Owns_Ur_Dad
Smash Ace
Brockman5
Smash Ace
Well forget the first statement...the confrence has gone to crap..!!!
On ign...miyamoto nearly confirms pikmin 3 for the wii...go look at it....
Procrasticritter
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Hello, everybody, I'm back from work again. Day 2 really had nothing interesting, I was again working in the hotel meeting rooms, and as everybody knows, there was no news about brawl. Apparently, no new news for anybody who was actually there, either. I have been checking IGN, G4TV.com and Gamespot, and it seems like all the news just kinda dried up. Everything on their sites is from yesterday.
Hideo Kojima doesn't like the new E3, and I think I agree with him.
on a better note...
I did hear from one of my coworkers, that apparently the reason why Nintendo of America's meeting room was clossed door, and guarded by rent-a-cops at all times, is that the high profile people, i.e. Shiggy, Iwata, Reggie, etc. were indeed in there for most of the day. Same coworker also said they actually saw Miyamoto walking around the lobby early this morning, surprisingly casually. I didn't see him myself though.
my experience was pretty much the same as yesterday, various press came by for private meetings, ranging from high profile media like gamespot, yahoo, and CNN, various international press, as well as smaller gaming journalism outlets.
The guys from Penny Arcade came by for a meeting- I thought that was pretty cool
The main blogger from Kotaku had a meeting yesterday, and was scheduled for one this morning, but didn't show up for his today.
Probably the thing that was most awesome was that I've been getting to talk to people from Blizzard. For those who don't know, aside from Smash Bros., World of Warcraft is my favorite game. I got to a tiny bit of their new patch, as well as some footage of Starcraft 2, even though it was the same footage that they showed in Korea, so nothing new there. It was still awesome however.
I didn't bother to go back to the hanger today, as I didn't want to wast 20 minutes bus ride there, and 20 minutes back. I had essentially seen/played everything thing there was to see/play yesterday. It was literally that much smaller.
anyway, that was day two. I really hope they go back to the old E3, or at the very least, make E for All pretty spectacular-
As somebody who had the opportunity to go to the E3 2006, "the last hurrah," and then comparing it to this year, I think most gamers, even if they had the chance to go, would be sorely disappointed.
The legendary E3 of every gamer's dreams, the one filled with lights, loud music, swag, and booth babes- is sadly but a memory. Now its just business. Hope the ESA realizes their mistake.
anyway, that was day 2, tomorrow is the last day, lets see if anything happens.
also, @Smashchu: I definately don't like how spaced out everything is, it does make it harder to get around, and it makes people, such as the journalists, not want to go out and cover everything, since they have to go so far between the hotels and the hanger. But overall, the games still got all the coverage that the companies wanted them to, as we still got coverage from all the major media outlets all the same. One thing this smaller format does have as an advantage is that it does allow companies to conduct business a bit better. Definitely less hectic than having meetings on the busy show floor like in past years. its easier to entertain people who have appointments when not being randomly mobbed by people asking for swag and random info.
With regards to the games, I don't think it was a matter of games getting adequate coverage or not: pretty much everything gets as much coverage as the company wanted it to: For example, Brawl got no coverage because Nintendo apparently wanted it that way.
I think it was just boring, because the announcements and titles announced this year were just plain not as exciting as last year, with only a few exceptions, (ie. Mario kart Wii, and Wii Fit.) Things like Halo 3, MGS 4, Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3, and even the zapper peripheral, etc. for the most part, people already knew were coming in some way, shape or form. IMO, there was nothing so far that had that special "WTF" factor- the kind of thing that gets people on their feet, and cheering. Like last year when they revealed Brawl for the first time- especially upon seeing Snake make an appearance- it was something that took everybody by surprise. That sort of thing seemed like it was missing this year.
Hideo Kojima doesn't like the new E3, and I think I agree with him.
on a better note...
I did hear from one of my coworkers, that apparently the reason why Nintendo of America's meeting room was clossed door, and guarded by rent-a-cops at all times, is that the high profile people, i.e. Shiggy, Iwata, Reggie, etc. were indeed in there for most of the day. Same coworker also said they actually saw Miyamoto walking around the lobby early this morning, surprisingly casually. I didn't see him myself though.
my experience was pretty much the same as yesterday, various press came by for private meetings, ranging from high profile media like gamespot, yahoo, and CNN, various international press, as well as smaller gaming journalism outlets.
The guys from Penny Arcade came by for a meeting- I thought that was pretty cool
The main blogger from Kotaku had a meeting yesterday, and was scheduled for one this morning, but didn't show up for his today.
Probably the thing that was most awesome was that I've been getting to talk to people from Blizzard. For those who don't know, aside from Smash Bros., World of Warcraft is my favorite game. I got to a tiny bit of their new patch, as well as some footage of Starcraft 2, even though it was the same footage that they showed in Korea, so nothing new there. It was still awesome however.
I didn't bother to go back to the hanger today, as I didn't want to wast 20 minutes bus ride there, and 20 minutes back. I had essentially seen/played everything thing there was to see/play yesterday. It was literally that much smaller.
anyway, that was day two. I really hope they go back to the old E3, or at the very least, make E for All pretty spectacular-
As somebody who had the opportunity to go to the E3 2006, "the last hurrah," and then comparing it to this year, I think most gamers, even if they had the chance to go, would be sorely disappointed.
The legendary E3 of every gamer's dreams, the one filled with lights, loud music, swag, and booth babes- is sadly but a memory. Now its just business. Hope the ESA realizes their mistake.
anyway, that was day 2, tomorrow is the last day, lets see if anything happens.
also, @Smashchu: I definately don't like how spaced out everything is, it does make it harder to get around, and it makes people, such as the journalists, not want to go out and cover everything, since they have to go so far between the hotels and the hanger. But overall, the games still got all the coverage that the companies wanted them to, as we still got coverage from all the major media outlets all the same. One thing this smaller format does have as an advantage is that it does allow companies to conduct business a bit better. Definitely less hectic than having meetings on the busy show floor like in past years. its easier to entertain people who have appointments when not being randomly mobbed by people asking for swag and random info.
With regards to the games, I don't think it was a matter of games getting adequate coverage or not: pretty much everything gets as much coverage as the company wanted it to: For example, Brawl got no coverage because Nintendo apparently wanted it that way.
I think it was just boring, because the announcements and titles announced this year were just plain not as exciting as last year, with only a few exceptions, (ie. Mario kart Wii, and Wii Fit.) Things like Halo 3, MGS 4, Mario Galaxy, Metroid Prime 3, and even the zapper peripheral, etc. for the most part, people already knew were coming in some way, shape or form. IMO, there was nothing so far that had that special "WTF" factor- the kind of thing that gets people on their feet, and cheering. Like last year when they revealed Brawl for the first time- especially upon seeing Snake make an appearance- it was something that took everybody by surprise. That sort of thing seemed like it was missing this year.
DonkeyPirate
Smash Journeyman
Cool news. I hope to hear something Brawl tomorrow!
SamuraiPanda
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I completely agree with you about the lack of the "WTF" factor this year. I was personally predicting that Brawl would help them out in that department.
With Mario and Sonic at the Olympics being made, everyone knows that Sonic is in Brawl. Its pretty much a fact now. But despite that, people really want to see him next to Mario, Link, Pikachu, and Kirby. I figured that their "WTF" would've been a nice trailer with Sonic, and perhaps someone else unexpected, to be revealed. Nintendo would've won this E3 hands down.
Notice that nobody cheered at their conference. It wasn't a bad presentation or anything, it was just predictable. I think gamers around the world, journalists, and people working in the PR department of Vivendi can all agree that E3 sucks now.
I actually kinda feel bad for you Procrasticritter. It probably sucks seeing E3 reduced to such petty things. But hey, at least you get to be in the same hotel as some living legends, eh?
With Mario and Sonic at the Olympics being made, everyone knows that Sonic is in Brawl. Its pretty much a fact now. But despite that, people really want to see him next to Mario, Link, Pikachu, and Kirby. I figured that their "WTF" would've been a nice trailer with Sonic, and perhaps someone else unexpected, to be revealed. Nintendo would've won this E3 hands down.
Notice that nobody cheered at their conference. It wasn't a bad presentation or anything, it was just predictable. I think gamers around the world, journalists, and people working in the PR department of Vivendi can all agree that E3 sucks now.
I actually kinda feel bad for you Procrasticritter. It probably sucks seeing E3 reduced to such petty things. But hey, at least you get to be in the same hotel as some living legends, eh?
Procrasticritter
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yes, I do not know if I am going to be at next year's E3, or if, in fact, there will even be another E3. From what I heard, if this one does not go well, in the ESA's opinion, they might just not have it any more. I also heard that many game companies just want to make their big announcements on their own time, at their own events. I don't know what is going to happen any better than anyone else, so we'll just have to see.
what does everyone thing about E for All? I haven't decided if I want to go to that or not, depends on whether or not if looks crappy. For that one, I wouldn't be going as an industry person. (not like I'm big and important anyway), but just as a gamer and as a fan, like everybody else here!
what does everyone thing about E for All? I haven't decided if I want to go to that or not, depends on whether or not if looks crappy. For that one, I wouldn't be going as an industry person. (not like I'm big and important anyway), but just as a gamer and as a fan, like everybody else here!
SamuraiPanda
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I think the real question you're asking here is: "Are there booth babes?"
DonkeyPirate
Smash Journeyman
unfortunately, with the way the internet has revolutionized comunication, these presentations are brought to the consumer without said consumer having to put on pants. It is easier for the companies to give smaller presentations and put them online or on tv. as much fun as these events are, being able to see everything and everyone, the companies only worry is presenting the product. long story short, they will give us the information in the easiest and less expensive way possible
Procrasticritter
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I really hope so, but I bet there probably won't be.
/cry, I miss my elf/cat/Amazon/bunny/Valkyrie/ anything-else-they-can-think of- girls.
At the old E3, it was a tradeshow, industry only, and only open to people over 18 anyway, so booth girls were fine.
E for All, being open to the public, will undoubtedly have a number of children in attendance, so that essentially means no booth babes =(
thus, the only solution is to bring the Old E3 back!
Brockman5
Smash Ace
Well I hope for new brawl info and pikmin 3 details....today...
Cenedar
Smash Ace
It's a darn shame that Nintendo seems so stupidly adamant about telling us as little as possible about Brawl, considering the attention they've given to Mario Galaxy, and even more so to Metroid Prime 3.
Don't get me wrong, I've been following those games as well, and I KNOW that I'll be one of the first people playing MP3 when it comes out. Metroid Prime is an amazing series, if only because it's one of the precious games in the "FPS games NOT based on World War II" category.
But anyway, back to topic. Chances are Nintendo will be planning a separate event for Brawl, seeing as they didn't want anything out at E3 apart from DK coming back and the release date. Here's just hoping the event actually has the "WTF" factor that E3 was sorely missing this year.
Don't get me wrong, I've been following those games as well, and I KNOW that I'll be one of the first people playing MP3 when it comes out. Metroid Prime is an amazing series, if only because it's one of the precious games in the "FPS games NOT based on World War II" category.
But anyway, back to topic. Chances are Nintendo will be planning a separate event for Brawl, seeing as they didn't want anything out at E3 apart from DK coming back and the release date. Here's just hoping the event actually has the "WTF" factor that E3 was sorely missing this year.
Gamingboy
Smash Lord
I wonder if Nintendo is doing so little simply to show a disdain towards the new format. I mean, I know that it was the Big 3 that were partially responsible, but you have to wonder if they think that the changes have gone too far and are now only going half-way.
Meta_Owns_Ur_Dad
Smash Ace
Wait, the big 3 is Galaxy, Corruption, and Brawl....right?
Did you guys notice on G4 no one is really hyped about Smash bros? It kind of ticks me off in a way.
Brawlmatt202
Smash Champion
Are you serious?! You're SO lucky!
...That is, unless you're lying; I can't be too sure about these things.
...That is, unless you're lying; I can't be too sure about these things.
Gamingboy
Smash Lord
Big 3= Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft
It was supposedly them that were the main pressures in getting E3 smaller and closed to the public.
Meta_Owns_Ur_Dad
Smash Ace
Oh thanks. Sorry, i thought they were games! O.o
AtticusFinch
Smash Journeyman
I agree, I mean they seemed to just shrug off brawl like it's some game no one cares about. I think it will be the best Nintendo game eva!!!
Procrasticritter
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hi guys, I'm back from the last day of E3. Suffice to say it was again, very boring mostly checking in press to see the same things that we had shown to other press the day before. No new news from Nintendo as I'm sure everybody knows.
As for third party titles, the only one I can really say that I'm excited about that news came out about today, is Star Wars: Force Unleashed. That looks absolutely awesome.
other than that, the last day ways pretty meh.
some of the journalists that had appointments yesterday, that either missed them, or couldn't fit them in yesterday showed up today. Got to talk to Mike, from Penny Arcade, and Crescente, from Kotaku, both seemed like pretty cool guys.
there was one bright spot in my though, that really made my day:
at 2:05 PM PST today, from the reception desk at the Vivendi Games booth, I saw Shigeru Miyamoto out walking around the second floor ballroom lobby area. a few minutes later, I left to take a bathroom break, and walked right by him, as he was getting into an elevator. Even being at E3, I never though that I would actually get to see him in the flesh, much less pass within 10 feet of where he was standing.
This was awesome. When he was walking around, it was very casual, there weren't any security guards or anything, and he seemed cheerful, albeit possibly a bit tired, as it was nearing the end of the show.. He greeted some journalists who waved to him, and a few more made a double take as he passed by. One of them, told the others, "wow, there goes a living legend right there."
Just wanted to share, since it really was the highlight of my day. Props to my co-worker who pointed it out, I was actually looking down at a meeting schedule, when she said, "look! its Miyamoto." So I'm thankful she tapped me, or I might have missed it.
so that was my time at E3. Overall, news-wise, it was not pretty meh. As I mentioned before, I don't like this new format, I miss how exciting the old E3 was. Also, I dunno how much coverage there, was, but apparantly, at 4:20 PM PST today, someone held an "E3 Funeral" on the Beach outside the hotels. I hear the burned an effigy, since they predict that E3 will be indeed, dead. We'll just have to see what happens next year.
As for third party titles, the only one I can really say that I'm excited about that news came out about today, is Star Wars: Force Unleashed. That looks absolutely awesome.
other than that, the last day ways pretty meh.
some of the journalists that had appointments yesterday, that either missed them, or couldn't fit them in yesterday showed up today. Got to talk to Mike, from Penny Arcade, and Crescente, from Kotaku, both seemed like pretty cool guys.
there was one bright spot in my though, that really made my day:
at 2:05 PM PST today, from the reception desk at the Vivendi Games booth, I saw Shigeru Miyamoto out walking around the second floor ballroom lobby area. a few minutes later, I left to take a bathroom break, and walked right by him, as he was getting into an elevator. Even being at E3, I never though that I would actually get to see him in the flesh, much less pass within 10 feet of where he was standing.
This was awesome. When he was walking around, it was very casual, there weren't any security guards or anything, and he seemed cheerful, albeit possibly a bit tired, as it was nearing the end of the show.. He greeted some journalists who waved to him, and a few more made a double take as he passed by. One of them, told the others, "wow, there goes a living legend right there."
Just wanted to share, since it really was the highlight of my day. Props to my co-worker who pointed it out, I was actually looking down at a meeting schedule, when she said, "look! its Miyamoto." So I'm thankful she tapped me, or I might have missed it.
so that was my time at E3. Overall, news-wise, it was not pretty meh. As I mentioned before, I don't like this new format, I miss how exciting the old E3 was. Also, I dunno how much coverage there, was, but apparantly, at 4:20 PM PST today, someone held an "E3 Funeral" on the Beach outside the hotels. I hear the burned an effigy, since they predict that E3 will be indeed, dead. We'll just have to see what happens next year.
Meta_Owns_Ur_Dad
Smash Ace
Wow, Miyamoto walked by you. Seriously, I am jealous. I would've screamed "MIYAMOTO!" and wave, I wouldn't be able to control myself lol.
Procrasticritter
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That's probably what I wanted to do, too, as well as ask to take a picture with him, however this year's E3, wasn't any place to act like a fanboy, even if I wanted to, as it would have been innapropriate and very unprofessional, as a representative of a game company.
nevertheless, I greatly enjoyed the moment!
nevertheless, I greatly enjoyed the moment!
Meta_Owns_Ur_Dad
Smash Ace
Well, I'm 14, so if somehow i was there, I wouldn't have to worry about it. Unfortuantly, even if i was permitted, my weak ability to have control over myself, I'd have trouble looking 'professionally.'
KidSmash
Smash Journeyman
lol i wouldve done the same exact thing
OnyxVulpine
Smash Champion
Man... I would love to go to E3 one day, maybe one day I will be able to since I want to work in the gaming industry one day. Too bad nothing much about Brawl, but I guess since Reggie mentioned DOJO they were thinking daily updates were enough for us.
Procrasticritter
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The only thing is, that PAX has been open to the public from the beginning. In large part, the exclusivity of E3 is what made it appealing. The fact that it was closed to the public, made the average gamer want to go even more. It essentially was a huge, out-of-control party for gamers that regular gamers knew was going on, but were never invited too. It was always fun to talk with my friends about the different ways we were going to get ourselves that "in" into E3.
The forbidden fruit effect of E3 is probably what made it the legendary place that it was. So, that made getting into E3 if you were just a regular gamer, all that much more of an honor.
Again, I'm really glad that I got a chance to experience the last great E3, E3 2006. Since E3 2007 was well... disappointing to say the least.
If I'm guessing where some huge announcements might be made, I'd guess that it might be at the huge gaming convention in Leipzeg, Germany (August 2007), which, I believe is the largest video game convention in Europe. That thing is bigger than E3 ever was, and its still getting bigger. Also, TGS, is bound to have some big announcements as well.
The forbidden fruit effect of E3 is probably what made it the legendary place that it was. So, that made getting into E3 if you were just a regular gamer, all that much more of an honor.
Again, I'm really glad that I got a chance to experience the last great E3, E3 2006. Since E3 2007 was well... disappointing to say the least.
If I'm guessing where some huge announcements might be made, I'd guess that it might be at the huge gaming convention in Leipzeg, Germany (August 2007), which, I believe is the largest video game convention in Europe. That thing is bigger than E3 ever was, and its still getting bigger. Also, TGS, is bound to have some big announcements as well.
You're kidding me, right? Is it really THAT big and important?
If you really think there could possibly be news... I'm SO going there.
I live in Leipzig. O_O
Blackadder
Smash Master
...You're German?
Thats just cool, no question. Just cool.
Oh, right on topic:
So, what, is there talk of anither event that could yeild Brawl news?