Reggie says it's our fault if we're disappointed with Nintendo's E3 conference

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime has made a rare and unexpected critical analysis of Nintendo's consumer base, following widespread complaints about the company's E3 press conference. he said "One of the things that, on one hand, I love and, on the other hand, that troubles tremendously about not only our fanbase but the gaming community at large is that, whenever you show information, the perspective is: Thank you, but I want more. Thank you, but give me more."

So what do you think? Is it really our own fault or is he trying to pass blame?

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/355184/fils-aime-hits-back-at-insatiable-nintendo-gamers-after-poor-e3/?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=CVG-General-RSS

The Wii-U isn't impressive Reggie. That tablet controller would be way more impressive if I haven't been using my iPod touch since 2008 and my smartphone since 2010.

If you strip away the tablet controller and look at the WiiU as a gameing machine there isn't much to get excited about. The visuals of the few games we seen are nothing to brag about and the games we've seen have been a bit lackluster (especially for a console coming out in 6 months). The tablet is nothing more than a different way to control a game but it's not a big game changer like full motion controls.

The Vita has a touchscreen with full controls and none of the games I own have mixed them well. It's to cumbersome going from holding the device with two hands to playing with one. The best use is a few new thumb-accessible buttons on the screen itself. That's about it.

Oh and what did they actually show us that left us crying out for more? Oh thats right. NOTHING. Nothing worth while that is. They didn't really sell Wii U to me at all.

Sounds like something Sony would say

YES ITS TRUE NINTI ITS ALL OUR FAULT WE ARE SORRY KEEP HITITNG US! :'(

Remember folks, when showing off new hardware and software at a televised/Webcasted/blogged event, it's not YOUR fault your showing sucked, it's the people who are the ones buying your crap that the problem. It's not your fault they are dissapointed.

Can't wait to see the first person who defends this in a serious manner.

Can't wait to see the first person who defends this in a serious manner.

TecmoGirl

Can't wait to see the first person who defends this in a serious manner.

TecmoGirl

I think it's funny how he's lashing out at the very people he needs to buy their new hardware. Kind of shooting himself in the foot a little.

Can't wait to see the first person who defends this in a serious manner.

TecmoGirl

lol where's Chaz :P

He's become attached to this "they want more" statement.

Breaking news, when you release a new console and a lame sizzle reel of stuff already played almost a year ago. It's not really impressive nintendo.

Ya the game wants more because you showed jack sh!t ninty.

I agree with Reggie. People need to stop being ungrateful little punks and at least give a new console a try instead of refusing to buy it unless they are satified with an E3 conference.

Can't wait to see the first person who defends this in a serious manner.

TecmoGirl

I agree with Reggie. People need to stop being ungrateful little punks and at least give a new console a try instead of refusing to buy it unless they are satified with an E3 conference.

TyberZannxxxx

I kinda have to agree with him.... i actually thought they were going to show a good game like Metroid because certain people started spreading a rummor about nintendo making a AAA production title that was meant to be announced on E3...
and while every other rummor about E3 was true that one was the only false one i read.

Can't wait to see the first person who defends this in a serious manner.

TecmoGirl

I agree with Reggie. People need to stop being ungrateful little punks and at least give a new console a try instead of refusing to buy it unless they are satified with an E3 conference.

TyberZannxxxx

I kinda have to agree with him.... i actually thought they were going to show a good game like Metroid because certain people started spreading a rummor about nintendo making a AAA production title that was meant to be announced on E3...
and while every other rummor about E3 was true that one was the only false one i read.

Joedgabe

You can't please everybody. That's life. todd2r

Reggie never said that.

He said that you can't please Nintendo fans because they constantly ask for more, which is entirely true. It doesn't matter if you do what Nintendo did in 2010 with Kirby, Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda, Metroid - They want more, they'll ask 'where is Star Fox, Fire Emblem, Pikmin, etc?'. This is not exclusive to Nintendo, the gaming community in it's entirety is filled whiny people who complain about absolutely everything. Not only this, but the entire Mass Effect 3 ending fiasco was ridiculous.

Furthermore, this E3 proved that it's not as important any more for core players. Companies are better off announcing these things on their own and getting their own spotlight. Just look at what Nintendo did before and after E3, just look at what Call of Duty did a while ago. E3's importance lies with mainstream media and getting that spot rather than for core, because we'll be the ones who actively watch Nintendo Direct whenever they announce it - not the mainstream.

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Can't wait to see the first person who defends this in a serious manner.

Grey_Eyed_Elf

Yes! That's the first user who came to mind when I said that.

lol where's Chaz

At least admitted he wasn't that impressed with the Wii-U either(if i recall correctly) -- I thought he would've been much more dedicated then that though. :P

Lmao@simomate "smh' Wow! It was bound to happen I guess.

I agree with Reggie. People need to stop being ungrateful little punks and at least give a new console a try instead of refusing to buy it unless they are satified with an E3 conference.

TyberZannxxxx

They should know better, they know what the game market is like and they know what gamers are like. Most games are aimed at teenagers and what do teens do? b!tch and moan all the time. The wii felt revolutionary, the WiiU feels gimmicky.

Not saying I agree or disagree as I kind of do both but they should stop acting so Naive and playing the victim. Also backlashing against the very people you need is now the answer to counteract this

lol where's ChazTecmoGirl

At least admitted he wasn't that impressed with the Wii-U either(if i recall correctly) -- I thought he would've been much more dedicated then that though. :P

True. If Ninty want to show off a new console they had better be prepared to show something good rather than expecting the announcement to carry the whole conference because we already seen it last year. They needed big games to impress

[QUOTE="Joedgabe"]

I kinda have to agree with him.... i actually thought they were going to show a good game like Metroid because certain people started spreading a rummor about nintendo making a AAA production title that was meant to be announced on E3...
and while every other rummor about E3 was true that one was the only false one i read.

simomate

oh no kind sir.. don't misinterpret.. i'm not defending Reggie.. i'm blaming the sheep for making up lies about their new fail home console system.

It was a pretty fvcking boring conference.

Only that fvcking pikmin game stood out.
New Super Mario Bros WiiU Party Edition With Tablet This Time failed to fvcking impress.

i guess its our fault as well that we wanted more good wii games than we got :D also more online features , more classic controller and motion plus support

It was a pretty fvcking boring conference.

Only that fvcking pikmin game stood out.
New Super Mario Bros WiiU Party Edition With Tablet This Time failed to fvcking impress.

freedomfreak

lol! What's with the constant fvcking in that post? Even though it's the fvcking truth -- I hope freedoms not fvcking mad.

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Can't wait to see the first person who defends this in a serious manner.

Grey_Eyed_Elf

A few things I want to address, I DON'T defend EVERYTHING Nintendo has done:

-I wasn't too fond of their E3 press conference this year

-I wasn't fond of Nintendo taking out the ability to play imports in their handhelds

-I HATED the fact that Nintendo BARELY used their budget line-up in comparison to how frequent it was in the GameCube eras

But with all that being said, after reading the MAIN article this originated from (Kotaku), he does have a point on audiences being beyond unpleaseable. I have noticed this SEVERAL times not only with Nintendo, but it's one of the reasons the Sonic fanbase has high amounts of infamy. Far as I'm concerned, he only used E3 as an example of this on Nintendo's side.

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It was a pretty fvcking boring conference.

Only that fvcking pikmin game stood out.
New Super Mario Bros WiiU Party Edition With Tablet This Time failed to fvcking impress.

TecmoGirl

lol! What's with the constant fvcking in that post? Even though it's the fvcking truth -- I hope freedoms not fvcking mad.

The Wii-U isn't impressive Reggie. That tablet controller would be way more impressive if I haven't been using my iPod touch since 2008 and my smartphone since 2010.

If you strip away the tablet controller and look at the WiiU as a gameing machine there isn't much to get excited about. The visuals of the few games we seen are nothing to brag about and the games we've seen have been a bit lackluster (especially for a console coming out in 6 months). The tablet is nothing more than a different way to control a game but it's not a big game changer like full motion controls.

The Vita has a touchscreen with full controls and none of the games I own have mixed them well. It's to cumbersome going from holding the device with two hands to playing with one. The best use is a few new thumb-accessible buttons on the screen itself. That's about it.

Wasdie

[QUOTE="TecmoGirl"]

[QUOTE="freedomfreak"]

It was a pretty fvcking boring conference.

Only that fvcking pikmin game stood out.
New Super Mario Bros WiiU Party Edition With Tablet This Time failed to fvcking impress.

freedomfreak

lol! What's with the constant fvcking in that post? Even though it's the fvcking truth -- I hope freedoms not fvcking mad.

I'm a long-time Nintendo fan, and they failed to impress me with the Wii U. NINTENDO failed to make me want their product on day 1. The fault is on them. It's their job, their purpose, to make people want to buy their system.

I agree with Reggie. People need to stop being ungrateful little punks and at least give a new console a try instead of refusing to buy it unless they are satified with an E3 conference.

TyberZannxxxx

I'm a long-time Nintendo fan, and they failed to impress me with the Wii U. NINTENDO failed to make me want their product on day 1. The fault is on them. It's their job, their purpose, to make people want to buy their system.

YearoftheSnake5

System is going to flop so hard.

System is going to flop so hard.

Zlychop

Fvck him. They are trying to sell us expensive goods. It's their job to impress us. We don't owe them anything.locopatho

The Wii-U isn't impressive Reggie. That tablet controller would be way more impressive if I haven't been using my iPod touch since 2008 and my smartphone since 2010.

Wasdie

Wii U is a large scale DS (2004) with its touch screen + two screen features integrated in traditional gaming. Plus the added feature of asymmetric gameplay in local multiplayer modes.

It does way more than your smartphone in regards to gaming.

Well I don't know about other people here, but I for one actually liked Nintendo's E3 conference (I thought it was a good E3 for everyone). I was hoping to see a new Zelda or Smash Bros. But New Super Mario Bros Wii U looked great, so did the 3DS games they showed (Paper Mario and Lugi Mansion 2 = HELL YA).

Screw the haters, Nintendo and Reggie are awesome. Only dumb part was that festival/carnival thing, but the rest was good. It was better than MS thats for sure, who cares about Nike crap? And Usher dancing? What the hell does that have to do with gaming?

They had 3DS games so I'm not disappointed.