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This is the one time where Nintendo should really be pushing the WiiU and 3DS because they need to keep the systems on everyones thoughts especially during the talk about the two next consoles. Having a smaller attendance really doesn't help them in anyway.

Nothing is changing. The press is still going to be able to look at the games they're showcasing and report on them. It's just going to be way more hands-on so things don't get misinterpreted.

The problem with Nintendo direct is that only those with access to Nintendo Direct can see it. The more hardcore userbase who have a WiiU and 3DS. It's not catered to everyone. Again, another problem. Plus this is Nintendo were talking about, it's nothing for that company to rent the Nokia Theater for around an hour. (Also where did you get the statistics saying it costs millions to rent the theater?)

You realize that the press still reports on what happens in the direct's, right? The Directs aren't there just for the press only. They're there to focus on the gamers and the directs are open for anyone to watch. It's not like Nintendo says "If you're in the press and you watch this direct, you can't report on it." The Direct's are more straight to the point without any filler.
Millions was factoring in renting the building and having everything they use be set up. Paying the people to do that, etc. It's not cheap.

The WiiU being called an add-on why is that bad? It's a fine assumption to make. You don't have a series like N64 and then GameCube to Wii and WiiU. At first the WiiU does sound like an add-on due to the name distinction. Even so, we know it's not an add on but after all the marketing Nintendo has put behind the system, it still didn't reach their 5.5 million expectancy(and when did any company ever care about having something taken the wrong way? Even with the WiiU sales(and correct information) its financially failed). I highly doubt Nintendo were worried about people thinking the Super NES was an attachment for the NES

Why was it bad for the Wii U to be called an add-on... is that seriously what you're asking here? Seriously? Do you not see how stupid that sounds? "Yes, The Wii U is a $300 add-on to the Wii.... a console that launched at $250" Did the Kinect launch at a higher price point than the 360? No. Did Move launch at a higher price point than the PS3? No. Those are add-ons. Yes, Nintendo made a dumb decision with the name, but it was clear that it was a brand new console. Just idiots in the press were too dumb to not notice that. That... right there, is why they are not doing a conference this year. It's not the end of the world and Nintendo didn't say "We give up."

I dont get how my comments can piss you off when all I've done is point out the statistics and draw comparison to a past console. Its true games like BioShock still haven't come out for it. It's true exclusives like NG3: RE and Rayman: Legends were ported to Xbox and PS3. It's true the WiiU only got Virtual Console 6 months after launch. I don't like "ragging" on Nintendo but the WiiU is a meh console that has minimal appeal and minimal software.

I wasn't calling you a liar, which is what you're implying. The way you word things makes you come off as an entitled little brat who thinks everything has to cater to him and him only. That's what's pissing me off. You post what you think (and that's fine) but most of the time, you lack logic.



Edit: I just want to say that I hope I'm not coming off as a huge jerk or anything. I see this type of behavior all the time on GameFAQ's and it's constantly grinding my gears. I don't mean anything bad by it, Cody.