After reading that what's been posted during what was for me 'last night'; I'm also not seeing how Nintendo should do things differently "because they can't compete on the same level". Why would they automatically compete just by showing what they have the same way? Comparisons between the companies are going to be made regardless, so it's probably better to keep it in a format that's least likely to be looked down upon.
But I digress. There's still a sliver of hope it'll be bigger than last year since they called it an 'Event' instead of just announcing a Direct. And whatever happens, I'll still get my info, but I just want them to do good.
Pavolink said:
S.Peelman said:
It's all about impressions, even if the content is the same.
Physically being there (and I mean, physically present something) reinforces the notion that you are involved. That the viewer is part of it. Even for the average internet-viewer like us. They will recognize effort had gone into it, they will recognize they are part of a bigger thing and there will be less of a notion that there's a barrier between them as a viewer and the company and people that is Nintendo. It feels personal. Even if only subconsciously. Reaching out a hand generates sympathy. It generates good press, it creates a bond. These things then indirectly translate into consumer confedence, followed by sales, followed by loyalty.
A pre-recorded video could never do all that, because it doesn't feel 'real', and the barrier remains. Bad press is created in response. So it's not about the potential content, it's about the impression that's given. This is not rocket science.
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It's like people don't want to understand.
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Thank you. It seems like indeed they don't because I don't know you could defend such a move twice, if it indeed turns out the way we think it is.
