Nintendo talks about plans for Nintendo Power, E3, etc

 

The rumors were hot during the Nintendo Media Summit, and at last Nintendo has finally confirmed the fate of the Nintendo Power Magazine. Talking to Game Informer, Perrin Kaplan notes that the “ItÂ’s [magazine] going to be licensed, but itÂ’s going to remain a magazine.”

As to who’s going to get the details and what changes will be done to the publications, Kaplan says that Nintendo Power is moving to New York, although that doesn’t necessarily mean that the owner will be from the same city. As for other details, we get the classic “We will be announcing that soon” response.

When it comes to for E3, Kaplan is a bit mum on details. They don’t confirm if Mario, Metroid Prime 3, or the next Smash Brothers will make a “playable” appearance at the event, however they do promise some surprises. Most notable hint is that when asked about the possibility of a Zapper 2, Kaplan responds by asking people to come to E3.

Oh, and speaking of events, when it comes to this year’s TGS, Kaplan says that the event is a last minute event for them. She says: “We donÂ’t know yet. We have not decided. We will literally decide TGS at the last minute”

As for criticism that the “core gamer” is being left out in Nintendo’s attempt to expand the market and target a new audience, Kaplan says that even within Nintendo they are having these arguments, and they constantly try to look for the right balance. She does drop a helpful hint: “By December IÂ’d love to know if you still feel this way.”

Kaplan even has a nice thing to say to the Game Informer interviewer who noted that he felt that there aren’t enough Nintendo games out with “meat” in them. She responded:

“So youÂ’re already done with Paper and youÂ’re ready for something next. The average consumer spends a little bit of time with it. You have to remember as a core gamer you have an insatiable appetite. You, at all costs, probably donÂ’t shower or eat until a game is done. YouÂ’re a freak. And then you want the next one. I think weÂ’ve launched a lot.”

It’s probably safe to say that this means that they’ll probably come up with a surprise “hardcore” game by December (she did say “by December”), or one of the more anticipated titles like, Metroid Prime 3 Corruption or Smash Bros Brawl will be out by then. We can only hope.

More from the interview with Game Informer via the Read link below.

 

The rumors were hot during the Nintendo Media Summit, and at last Nintendo has finally confirmed the fate of the Nintendo Power Magazine. Talking to Game Informer, Perrin Kaplan notes that the “ItÂ’s [magazine] going to be licensed, but itÂ’s going to remain a magazine.”

As to who’s going to get the details and what changes will be done to the publications, Kaplan says that Nintendo Power is moving to New York, although that doesn’t necessarily mean that the owner will be from the same city. As for other details, we get the classic “We will be announcing that soon” response.

When it comes to for E3, Kaplan is a bit mum on details. They don’t confirm if Mario, Metroid Prime 3, or the next Smash Brothers will make a “playable” appearance at the event, however they do promise some surprises. Most notable hint is that when asked about the possibility of a Zapper 2, Kaplan responds by asking people to come to E3.

Oh, and speaking of events, when it comes to this year’s TGS, Kaplan says that the event is a last minute event for them. She says: “We donÂ’t know yet. We have not decided. We will literally decide TGS at the last minute”

As for criticism that the “core gamer” is being left out in Nintendo’s attempt to expand the market and target a new audience, Kaplan says that even within Nintendo they are having these arguments, and they constantly try to look for the right balance. She does drop a helpful hint: “By December IÂ’d love to know if you still feel this way.”

Kaplan even has a nice thing to say to the Game Informer interviewer who noted that he felt that there aren’t enough Nintendo games out with “meat” in them. She responded:

“So youÂ’re already done with Paper and youÂ’re ready for something next. The average consumer spends a little bit of time with it. You have to remember as a core gamer you have an insatiable appetite. You, at all costs, probably donÂ’t shower or eat until a game is done. YouÂ’re a freak. And then you want the next one. I think weÂ’ve launched a lot.”

It’s probably safe to say that this means that they’ll probably come up with a surprise “hardcore” game by December (she did say “by December”), or one of the more anticipated titles like, Metroid Prime 3 Corruption or Smash Bros Brawl will be out by then. We can only hope.

More from the interview with Game Informer via the Read link below.