I think he's saying it'll be "focused on titles from our development & publishing partners" and have updates on previously-announced titles.
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I think he's saying it'll be "focused on titles from our development & publishing partners" and have updates on previously-announced titles.
Guys, it's pretty obvious that insiders are putting pieces together like a puzzle from multiple sources.
So it's understandable for someone to assume that:
1. Insider A saying a direct is happening on July 20th
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2. Insider B saying Mario Collection this year
= a large Direct coming July 20th with Mario Collection reveal.
Obviously that wasn't correct, though you can see how someone could come to that conclusion. But what this does mean is that a first party Direct is still coming with a Mario Collection announcement. And probably soon.
So what we get tomorrow is just in addition to a General Direct coming soon!
So it's understandable for someone to assume that:
1. Insider A saying a direct is happening on July 20th
+
2. Insider B saying Mario Collection this year
= a large Direct coming July 20th with Mario Collection reveal.
Obviously that wasn't correct, though you can see how someone could come to that conclusion. But what this does mean is that a first party Direct is still coming with a Mario Collection announcement. And probably soon.
So what we get tomorrow is just in addition to a General Direct coming soon!
Well I hope maybe we see NMH3, Bayo 3 and SMTV and maybe a surprise. I am intrigued by the idea of a "development" partner. What does that mean? Are those second party teams? Are those just third party teams where Nintendo publishes? Also why did they feel the need to announce a mini? Many questions are had by me.
yup, I le
he's confused?
that's weird.
Did insiders think something else was happening...
he's confused?
that's weird.
Did insiders think something else was happening...
I mean, it's not personal. They're all no doubt good people who deserve to be left alone.
But anybody who believes hearsay Nintendo rumors again is a fool
Tbh it's just the fact we thought something else was coming that we are now disappointed.
Well, i would like to know when the next one will be, hopefully not too far off.
The mass dislike this new direct will get tho outch.
Don't see the point tbh, 1 big direct would be way better.
Well, i would like to know when the next one will be, hopefully not too far off.
The mass dislike this new direct will get tho outch.
Don't see the point tbh, 1 big direct would be way better.
This is a really interesting turn because it shows both the precision and blindspots of peoples' knowledge. Kelios was able to get the exact time this announcement came out, despite it being basically unprecedented. But no one mentioned anything like this for the content.
This is such a specific thing. It's going to be the first in a series. This was planned for a while! And no one seemed to know of the specific details.
This is such a specific thing. It's going to be the first in a series. This was planned for a while! And no one seemed to know of the specific details.
what will we see first: Star Fox GP, Mario Super 3D Collection, or Metroid Prime Trilogy port
Third: Another Tencent collaboration, and why they wanted a separated, dedicated Direct.
I like this idea, and it's a decent strategy; it gives time for smaller games to breathe, allows Nintendo and their partners to space out releases, and doesn't paint themselves into a corner with delays.
This would also line up with zell/Nate/Kels hints. Allow 3rd party to do its thing and shine. I'd bet the next Direct in this "series" is Mario focused for the 35th anniversary. Then the next is "general" q3+.
There was never going to be a positive reaction to this. The word Direct popping up in a tweet, and immediately shutting down hope of new games, was never going to go over well. The reaction is obviously exacerbated by leaker teases and a build up of expectations from all kinds of sources, but there's no world where people thirsty for Nintendo news were going to be satisfied with this.
"Our development & publishing partners" is referring strictly to 3rd party devs. Not first and 3rd party partners. I made the same mistake reading it.
yep. At some point tonight I'm going to go to sleep, wake up, and not come back on the site for four and a half months. And I'll be better for it
Honestly, third party content that's not ports could be pretty exciting, but 10 minutes feels like we won't get much here at all.
1-2 minutes of talking and transitional content, and a few 2-3 minute trailers?
The wording is also super weird. I hope there's something new in here.
1-2 minutes of talking and transitional content, and a few 2-3 minute trailers?
The wording is also super weird. I hope there's something new in here.
Insiders were told a time and date and not told the content most likely.
This is an extremely confusing time period as Nintendo has no games dated which is basically unprecedented in their history. The longer this goes on, the more questions will arise about the Switch's upcoming lineup and what happened to Nintendo EPD.
I guess I trust Kelios because he got the date right but that's absolutely not how that tweet reads.
Nintendo just shot themselves in the foot.
I don't know how much the rest of you know about Japanese culture (I'm an expert), but honor and shame are huge parts of it. It's not like it is in America where you can become successful by being an asshole. If you screw someone over in Japan, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance.
What this means is the japanese public, after hearing about this, is not going to want to watch any single Mini Direct Partner Showcase, nor will they purchase any of Nintendo's games. This is HUGE. You can laugh all you want, but Nintendo has alienated an entire market with this move.
Nintendo, publicly apologize and cancel Mini Direct Partner Showcase or you can kiss your business goodbye.
I don't know how much the rest of you know about Japanese culture (I'm an expert), but honor and shame are huge parts of it. It's not like it is in America where you can become successful by being an asshole. If you screw someone over in Japan, you bring shame to yourself, and the only way to get rid of that shame is repentance.
What this means is the japanese public, after hearing about this, is not going to want to watch any single Mini Direct Partner Showcase, nor will they purchase any of Nintendo's games. This is HUGE. You can laugh all you want, but Nintendo has alienated an entire market with this move.
Nintendo, publicly apologize and cancel Mini Direct Partner Showcase or you can kiss your business goodbye.
The true cycle of these threads isn't hype followed by disappointment, it's hype followed by the unhealthiest shit on display this side of the board.
Chill the fuck out peeps, my God. The games will come.
Chill the fuck out peeps, my God. The games will come.
Yeah, I really feel like people should watch the direct before people throw "Nintendoomed!" and "LOL Insiders suck".
Insiders know most things because of third party sources.
Nintendo probably doesn't tell companies the exact format of the Direct, just that it will be released on X day and announced (or not) at X time.
Insiders knew a Direct was coming and knew it would feature multiple titles, thus a general Direct, but didn't know it was this small.
Nintendo probably doesn't tell companies the exact format of the Direct, just that it will be released on X day and announced (or not) at X time.
Insiders knew a Direct was coming and knew it would feature multiple titles, thus a general Direct, but didn't know it was this small.
Let's face it, the leakers aren't reponsible for us being disappointed. Had there been no rumors at all and Nintendo announced this despite the fact that there are currently no dated first party titles for the rest of the year and combined with their recent silence, we'd still be disappointed.
But again, we're in unprecedented times right now. Until this pandemic comes to an end, we're gonna have to be more patient with this kind of stuff. Lives are on the line.
I initially read it the way you're saying here and my gut says that's correct, but Kelios said people are reading parts of it wrong and there's not a whole lot to that tweet lmao. Just throwing some ideas out there.
Exactly. It doesn't say "This is the first in a series of Nintendo Directs," it says it's the first Nintendo Direct Mini focused on partner showcases.
He always said he wasn't 100% sure and to take it with a grain of salt. Come on guys. Everyone got duped here. Kelios and the other insiders have nothing to do with our frustration at Nintendo's ineptitude
Pretty much.
Nintendo will announce their remaining first party titles for the year soon. It's just not tomorrow.
You can't do this. All of these things are pre-planned with a bunch of other businesses, probably weeks before.
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