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Nintendo's Only E3 Game is Zelda and That's Not OK

IGN:

"We weigh in on the absence of Nintendo's Digital event at E3."

LOL_WUT3338d ago

We all know the next Zelda game will be amazing, but just because the next Zelda title is underway, doesn't mean Nintendo should get a free pass by not showing anything else at E3. Imagine if this were Sony or Microsoft? Everyone would let them have it. ;)

Fin_The_Human3338d ago

Agreed man.

This is a big middle finger to all the WiiU fans.

What ever the NX is gimmick or not, I hope Nintendo supports it more than the WiiU and hope 3rd party developers support it.

ChickeyCantor3337d ago

> This is a big middle finger to all the WiiU fans.

It's on its way out. lol you guys are so dramatic.

gamerb63337d ago (Edited 3337d ago )

Bullshit as usual from one of N4g's biggest trolls. Nintendo said that Zelda will be the only playable game at e3 not the ONLY game at e3.

U trolls get worse by the day. Lol_wot your new name is lol_wot life? Cause you really need to get one. Lol d;o)

BiggerBoss3337d ago

You sound really upset. Probably because even you know Nintendo is f'ing up.

pcz3337d ago

to add insult to injury, their only playable game on show wont be out until this time next year.

the damage control fans keep making out that its a tactical choice to have an absence of games and new hardware at e3, while i think its a deeply worrying indication of the state of affairs at nintendo

gamerb63337d ago

And how does this affect your sad pathetic life?
What successes have you had in your life that match that of Nintendos to back up why we should all listen to a Nintendo hater?

Have you ever ran a company as long as Nintendo?

Have you made billions like Nintendo?

Have you made millions of people happy like Nintendo?

Nope your just an insignificant troll. Go back under your bridge, u have no credentials. d;o)

WickedLester3337d ago

It's their only PLAYABLE game at E3. Doesn't mean they wont show more.

quantae063337d ago

Unfortunately, Nintendo has thrown in the towel on the Wii U. This is why nothing will be shown at E3 but Zelda. Nintendo has promised Wii U fans Zelda so that game will be present at E3. I wouldn't be shocked to see less than a hand full of new AAA Wii U games from now on. Nintendo NX will be here shortly!

higgins783336d ago

Sony and/or Microsoft have yet earned - and perhaps never will - this 'privilege'. Nintendo kick-started the industry as we know it, has created the majority of the best games of all time AND had to navigate some key franchises in the transition from 2D to 3D - a feat neither Sony or Microsoft have needed to do. Most of the blueprints for the videogames we know today come from the desks of Nintendo.

superchiller3336d ago

No, it really isn't as dramatic or amazing as you claim. In fact, Nintendo has shown Sony and MS how NOT to design gaming hardware, and how NOT to make games. They've become mostly irrelevant in the gaming industry, and with most of the gaming community.

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RosweeSon3338d ago

Because the new Pokemon games won't get a look in? Sure Zelda maybe the only Playable game on the show floor but there will be other announcements.

3-4-53338d ago

* Not a big deal, we are getting a separate Nintendo Direct for the NX and I think it will be better than way when it is the only focus.

quent3338d ago

There are always surprise announcements with the anticipated ones at E3, not long now.

nevin13338d ago

Can anybody explain Nintendo's mindset?

CyrusLemont3338d ago

"We're on the cusp of revealing a new console but are yet to show it, and thus can only present what we currently have that is new and upcoming on currently released systems." Zelda is the exception because despite it being an NX game, it's also a Wii U title. Though it is odd that there's nothing for the 3DS. A sign that maybe the NX will be a line of new systems with games that scale across its platforms. Similar to the original goal of the PS Vita and PS3/4?

ape0073338d ago

i can explain, remember when Miyamoto said that HD development needed more manpower? http://www.engadget.com/201...

yep that's it, they need time adapting with the technology giving how games are demanding nowadays, im not making excuses for them btw, their wii and wiiu simple game design philosophy (for maximum revenue) bite their rear ends but hopefully they can adapt well and stun us with the NX

AKR3337d ago

"Our next system is going to cost a bit of money. So, let's make sure they a reason to save their money; not give them anything to buy this year!"

That was a joke, but that's really how it's starting to seem.

pcz3337d ago

they only have one good game in playable form. its as simple as that.

sony and microsoft are going to capitalise on nintendos absence on the show floor. the journalists will have tonnes to write about micro/sony, but little to write about nintendo. little positive anyway.

it also means gamers will turn their attention more towards sony and microsoft, since they actually have more games on show. whichever way you look at it, nintendo will lose a lot of custom to sony/micro.

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Dark SNES Games Not Made For Kids

As consoles go, the SNES has quite the family friendly image. But, just like a Pizza Hut when you look at its hygiene rating or taste its pizza or breathe inside a restaurant, it’s not always good for everyone.

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Yesyes4h ago

The Lion King. Made for masochists.

Babadook73h ago

Just played Clock Tower. Yep. That’s pretty dark.

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Looming Xbox layoffs threaten Microsoft's reputation

Even as the company sets out to overhaul the very definition of Xbox, cuts at its studios risk creating a negative image reminiscent of EA's worst era

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Jingsing1d 12h ago (Edited 1d 12h ago )

I appreciate the article but this guy must be living in a delayed universe, The reputation was ruined 10+ years ago and hasn't recovered since. As such people have voted with their wallets and stopped buying Xbox products in large amounts.

YourMommySpoils3h ago

Their reputation was lost way before that. From the moment Microsoft said they entering the console business, we all knew it would be a downgrade.

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isarai1d 7h ago

What reputation is this threatening exactly? 😂

Lightning771d 5h ago

Rumors of Turn 10 being either shut down or hit with massive lay offs is on the horizon.

The issue is MS will do something right only to do something very, very wrong. And they do this what seems calculative at this point. Doesn't matter what they do the Investors and leadership want more and more money an endless bottomless pit of purr insatiable greed. A company that acts like it's broke or hurting is what really, really infuriates me. They've surpassed apple again well over 3 trillion who acts like they're a million dollar company is fk stupid. Pivots and changes for no reason and can't do things for more than a year with out a pivot or changing their metrics.

Christopher7h ago

That would be really bad since Phil just hyped up next year as a big Forza year at Summer Game Fest.

1Victor7h ago

@christopher: “ That would be really bad since Phil just hyped up next year as a big Forza year at Summer Game Fest”
The key word big can be ether good or bad 🤷🏿only time can tell

DarXyde5h ago

First Forza being generated entirely via AI?

If any company would do it, it'd be them.

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Famitsu sales (6/16/25 - 6/22/25) - Nintendo Switch 2 still dominating in Japan

The latest Japanese hardware sales from Famitsu are as follows:

Switch 2 – 140,026
Switch Lite – 5,212
Switch OLED – 5,110
PS5 – 3,581
Switch – 2,442
PS5 Pro – 1,676
PS5 Digital Edition – 749
Xbox Series S – 107
Xbox Series X Digital Edition – 47
Xbox Series X – 37
PS4 – 28

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rlow12d ago

Ouch for everyone except Nintendo

Neonridr1d 12h ago

Nintendo - 152,790 units
PlayStation - 6,034 units
Microsoft - 191 units

Nintendo selling 25x as many units as the next closest competitor.

raWfodog1d 9h ago

“ Nintendo Switch 2 still dominating in Japan”

Such a strange headline. I mean it’s a brand new console released on June 5th. It would be weird if it wasn’t still dominating in sales.

repsahj1d 3h ago

It would be even stranger if the headline was that the Switch 2 wasn't selling. XD

raWfodog8h ago

Yeah, that’s basically what I’m saying but obviously others don’t agree.

wesnytsfs1d 8h ago

I figure its dominating everywhere. I stopped with consoles this gen sticking with PC and the switch will get 99% of the games this way.

repsahj1d 3h ago

Going strong sales! The Switch 2 was launched here in Southeast Asia on June 26. I was among those who pre-ordered. I got my unit the same day with Cyberpunk 2077, and there was a long line of people getting their pre-orders, not as long as the line when a NBA 2K series launched, but it was different because it will be released on all platforms.

I want to see how well the June and July world wide sales.

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