| Soundwave said: Yeah but what's the point of having these games on the big stage? Is anyone going to really be wowwed by Watch Dogs on Wii U on an on-stage presentation when you know Sony/MS have the same game (and probably better looking versions on the PS4/720)? Everyone fell asleep during the Batman demo on Wii U last year, granted that's an older game, but the point is I think Nintendo probably recoginized in part that no one really cares about multiplats. Probably least of all on the Wii U. I mean if you have something like Final Fantasy VII Remake or Grand Theft Auto V exclusivity or even that type of game is coming with some type of really unbelievable exclusive content, then sure a big stage is warranted. But they probably don't, so why bother with a big show. Nintendo Direct gets the job done as far as sending out the message of showing Nintendo fans their favorite forthcoming Nintendo franchises and getting them excited for much less money. |
It will depend on what unique features, if any, Wii U has. But that's not the point. Nintendo is merely doing a cost analysis and the Nintendo Directs in their opinion are providing better returns than the mega-shows. The big stage is now ... the internet. The same people watching the big stage are also watching ND. The same media will report on it. The same articles come out. But, without the massive costs associated with a show where issues and accidents happen.
Plus, you actually have more time and money to show more content. Previously, Nintendo didn't show much 3rd party even when they had it. Now they can have a ND solely focused to it if they desire. All for FAR less costs with arguably the same results.
