E3 2009: Analysts: Zelda or Mario game in E3 |
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Turning their attention to the coming games expo, market researchers and analysts in Macquarie Research expect that Nintendo may be announcing a new Zelda or a Mario Wii game for E3. Citing the need for the publisher to come up with more "gamer-centric" announcements at the event, the market analysts eye two of Nintendo's finest franchises as keys to a successful E3.
We understand WiiFit Plus will be launched at E3, which will be sold separately from the board and in a bundle and will capitalise on the 17m existing WiiFit users. We expect Nintendo to learn its lessons from last year and provide more gamer-centric announcements at E3 such as a new Zelda or Mario title for the Wii (in addition to the new Zelda for DS). We do not expect a price cut and see an outside chance that new accessories for Wii could be announced.
Based from their statement, the mention of Mario and Zelda aren't exactly predictions. The two simply symbolize two Nintendo franchises that could bring hardcore gamers to the Wii, and Macquarie believes that having an announcement at the very least for either of these titles may spell good news for the publisher.
I have my doubts about the two though. A triple-A title such as Zelda or Mario would be preceded by an announcement before going to E3. That seems to be some unspoken rule for AAA titles, and maybe that's why they're called AAA - because they always come with Announcements Announcing Announcements. If a game of such caliber is to be announced at E3, Nintendo should be announcing it by now.
If Nintendo's gonna make a high-profile announcement or unveiling on E3, my money's on Heart Gold and Soul Silver.
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baaahahahahaha! !! I just noticed luigi in the picture, lol, fav. ninty mascot ever. anywho, theres only one thing to say about e3'09....... zelda zelda zelda zelda zelda zelda zelda zelda. the first sight of a new zelda game has always been and always will be the pinnacle of videogame news. every e3 nity has shown a new zelda, it pwned, the halo's, the gta's, they all fall somewhere below it.
Nintendo will always fall short of expectations this generation with their audience focus. I wouldn't be surprised if they gave us Wii Yoga before Zelda. Wii Yoga...sit on the balance board and listen to music for 3 hours. Zelda would be hoping for far too much at this point. Nintendo used to be my favorite company now they just depress me. If they do announce a new Zelda title though, then my hope will be fully restored. I breathe Zelda
Then there's still the Classic controller Pro. They could announce the release of it finally. It has been listed on nintendo.co.jp for like forever.
1rst sign of Zelda and Nintendo is gonna have another Wii buyer. Also +1 to Madworld sales.
The Nyko classic controller is just as good and costs $15.
Nintendo's excuse for a $5 price increase is a joke. Wow, new grips!
There will not be any Zelda games until the end of the Wii's lifespan when they can sell the same game on their new gimmick system. Yes, just like last time.
If you're hoping for one, don't buy a Wii any time soon!
Someday, there could be a decent selection of quality games on the Wii, but I wouldn't get my hopes up.
Crap bath scale software is on the top of the Wii lineup (even after admitting last year's E3 was poor.) So things aren't going to change at Nintendo any time soon.