They were at E3 last year and we got something better than a live stage performance (filled with errors, glitches, horrible audio systems, and bribed fans who cheer for companies depending on who gives them enough money *cough Microsoft cough*), we got a Nintendo Direct. Granted, it didn't have as many exciting announcements as xbone and Rehashstation 4, but that's mostly because unlike Failsoft and Phony, Nintendo actually announces consistently every 1-2 months new things instead of saving almost all of it for E3.

At E3, once again Sony and Microsoft will have more announcements and create more buzz than Nintendo, but once again for the REST of the year Nintendo will OWN them both in announcements because of how they spread them out. You have to ask yourself, is E3 more important than the rest of the year? For years everyone has done things to indicate they believe this, until Nintendo changed ways and I'm inclined to agree with their new method. I love Directs, and everyday I wonder if a new one will drop. It's got me hooked like I've never been hooked before on hearing anything they say.

In the past, I was like a turtle going into hibernation; I would tuck my head away knowing nothing would surprise me for 12 months. Now, with the age of Nintendo Directs upon us, I can only half tuck my head into my shell and half close my eyes, for if I do either of these things fully I will be stunned by the surprise attack of Reggie.

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