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I also doubt we're getting any directs until summer, when the situation hopefully calms down.
I really hope that I am wrong tho, directs would be a wonderful distraction. They don't have to announce any release dates if they are not certain they can make it, but just a couple of new announcement would do wonders for me...
I really hope that I am wrong tho, directs would be a wonderful distraction. They don't have to announce any release dates if they are not certain they can make it, but just a couple of new announcement would do wonders for me...
If you're in Europe and looking for a game to play during the lockdown, I really recommend Cities Skylines at 10 euros. I never played a game like that before and I'm having tons of fun with it.
It's also quite a technical achievement to have it on Switch as it is my understanding that the game puts to its knees the other consoles.
It's also quite a technical achievement to have it on Switch as it is my understanding that the game puts to its knees the other consoles.
Think it's more of a matter of tact and being aware of what society is prioritizing atm. If the Direct happens I'm more than happy to finally see it, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's a no-go.
Nintendo is already communicating on its social medias though. This is the same thing.
Companies aren't stopping to work because of this. They're adapting.
People need entertainment in this instance of being locked in their homes. We can't go to the movies, we have to be cautious going out to eat, going to the park / physical entertainment attractions is a no go. Video games should continue full steam ahead because it's one of the only industries immune to this situation.
If games are ready to be sold, advertise and sell them. People still need entertainment.
If games are ready to be sold, advertise and sell them. People still need entertainment.
I wouldn't call it "immune", but it's certainly one of the ones most flexible and able to adapt to the current situation.
Society and economy won't just stop for a few months, people need to understand that. Nintendo won't stop releasing games and infos (Directs) due to this.
Whoever expects that is on the Corona hyperbole train right now. It's about finding a balance between being cautious and operating as normal as possible (= slowing down the rate its spreading at), not about shutting down everything until the virus is gone.
I wake up from my slumber on the most apocalyptic Monday morning of my life. I check Twitter to see more pictures of empty grocery stores. The world is over.
I get out of bed and head to my kitchen to make some coffee. Staring at my phone, I head to the one online destination that can ensure me any comfort in this trying time: the ResetEra Nintendo Direct Speculation thread. I read the last page or two of posts.
I look to my kitchen's cheap stucco ceiling and let out a sigh. My mind, body, and soul are in all exhausted in their own ways due to the current events of the world. But in the face of everything, I smile. I am overwhelmed by a state of optimism that results in a single tear rolling down my stretch cheek, and onto my lips. The saline flavour of my tear is lost against the aroma of fresh coffee that had enraptured my kitchen. I take a sip of said coffee, its warmth energizing me once again. I put my cup down and start to type up a new post for the thread.
"Guys I think that indies thing is totally happening this week."
I get out of bed and head to my kitchen to make some coffee. Staring at my phone, I head to the one online destination that can ensure me any comfort in this trying time: the ResetEra Nintendo Direct Speculation thread. I read the last page or two of posts.
I look to my kitchen's cheap stucco ceiling and let out a sigh. My mind, body, and soul are in all exhausted in their own ways due to the current events of the world. But in the face of everything, I smile. I am overwhelmed by a state of optimism that results in a single tear rolling down my stretch cheek, and onto my lips. The saline flavour of my tear is lost against the aroma of fresh coffee that had enraptured my kitchen. I take a sip of said coffee, its warmth energizing me once again. I put my cup down and start to type up a new post for the thread.
"Guys I think that indies thing is totally happening this week."
Thanks.
I've been playing with AA off plus max sharpness, but I'll think try some other options at some point.
I'm playing on a monitor ( I do not own nor want a TV), so what works for me may not work on a TV. Remember the incredible results that some people get with good TVs...
As the world ends around us, we come together under one uniting desire:
To learn more about upcoming Nintendo products by way of a 30-50 minute video presentation.
The coffee was, as always, excellent. Cheers, friend!
If a Direct is already done, and Nintendo are confident they can manufacture and distribute the products they're advertising, it'll go ahead. The hit to business is going to be severe, but corporations aren't going to shut down completely.
Odds are we're looking at the worst phase here in Europe and over in North America over the next few weeks. Recoveries should then gradually start to outpace new cases. The big danger is a second, worse outbreak towards winter, when many health services in the northern hemisphere - and in the UK in particular - often have no spare capacity due to winter illnesses.
Anyway, grim pandemic stuff aside, I'm one of those looking forward to Animal Crossing on Friday.
Odds are we're looking at the worst phase here in Europe and over in North America over the next few weeks. Recoveries should then gradually start to outpace new cases. The big danger is a second, worse outbreak towards winter, when many health services in the northern hemisphere - and in the UK in particular - often have no spare capacity due to winter illnesses.
Anyway, grim pandemic stuff aside, I'm one of those looking forward to Animal Crossing on Friday.
Thank you. It's curious but in my case, the business closure has no relationship with the virus, but with debts.
But yeah, the post-pandemia crisis is going to be huge.
Nintendo announcing a Direct at this point would not be a big 'marketing strike'. This would be if they really had a ton of games to show (we dont know if they have) and if we had a clue about what the year would look like, like last year. At the moment, Nintendo has no line-up at all. A Direct is imminent.
This is a perfect time for Nintendo to release a direct and maybe slot in some of those "already complete" ports we hear about for April/May/June. I'd imagine current in development games MAY or MAY NOT be compromised as far as release dates go so that would be a nice play for everyone involved.
I really don't understand the take of "oh it's bad optics, gotta wait til the pandemic is over".
A business - especially one that provides a service that would be especially useful when large populations are confined at home - is not going to just...stop because it might look bad.
They are going to have business as usual as much as possible, perhaps with a PR spin of "let us help you ride this out the best we can!"
If they can continue marketing operations and production, they will.
A business - especially one that provides a service that would be especially useful when large populations are confined at home - is not going to just...stop because it might look bad.
They are going to have business as usual as much as possible, perhaps with a PR spin of "let us help you ride this out the best we can!"
If they can continue marketing operations and production, they will.
Agreed, it's a brilliant game and a no brainer at 10 euros. Runs decently well on the Switch and is much better to play just laying about on the couch or in bed rather than sitting behind a computer desk. It goes at the perfect pace to just chill with.
And they should, it's vital for world economy that companies continue working when possible despite the situation.
oh my god another one! I'm a huge Toto fan. Never saw them live. Was gonna see their last show in Philly last year but I couldn't make it.
Nintendo of America on Twitter
“Tune in tomorrow, March 17 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for a new #IndieWorld Showcase livestream feat. roughly 20 minutes of info on indie games coming to #NintendoSwitch! https://t.co/N3Dhh3i7vy”
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Indie world announcement
And there it is! Nice :)Nintendo of America on Twitter
“Tune in tomorrow, March 17 at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET for a new #IndieWorld Showcase livestream feat. roughly 20 minutes of info on indie games coming to #NintendoSwitch! https://t.co/N3Dhh3i7vy”
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