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anonymunchy on 22 November 2013
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Soundwave said:
Einsam_Delphin said:
Soundwave said:
I think they should go for it. Zelda trailer. Do it. Get the applause, get people excited about the system and get them in stores buying the console with Mario 3D World. Show Bayonetta 2 and Smash Bros too.

Waiting until E3 ... honestly I'm not sure if the system has that much time to waste. The next 6 months are absolutely make or break, Nintendo must generate enthusiasm now, they have already wasted almost an entire year. It's time to draw the line in the sand and fight for this platform.


Sure it does mr. doom n gloom! The holiday momentum should be maintained thanks to DKCTF up until MK8 comes out, and in between that there's bound to be other game release's and game announcements to keep interest.


Personally I think Nintendo needs to erase this lazy attitude they have with regards to marketing their products. The attitude is basically "we do the absolute minimum amount of work we can and just hope things go well for us". Name me one singular benefit that's ever come from it. 

This is a tough business. Oddly enough I can't think of anything that sums it up better than that Britney Spears song (lol) "you better work, b*tch".

Fortunately I think Nintendo's getting an eye opener from the incredible enthusiasm around the PS4 and X1 launches and realizing they have to engage in these types of events or they are going to have virtually no mindshare with consumers other than Nintendo fanatics. Which just isn't good enough. 

I'm pleased that they are engaging with Spike/Gametrailers. Nintendo maybe one year ago doesn't even bother to do this and figures a Nintendo Direct is good enough (Nintendo Direct honestly IMO is the worst type of marketing ... it's just preaching to the same little choir of fans). 


I think that attitude derives from their earlier success, when Nintendo was a family household name, when they had those Nintendo TV shows running. Something I think they should reboot. Get some proper Zelda anime going, Mario in Simpsons or Family Guy style, maybe some sort of game show where you can win Nintendo products.

I agree with Nintendo Directs, I really like them myself (gives Nintendo personality), but as you said, preaching to the choir. Bring back Nintendo Space World !