Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Platform: Wii
Publisher: Nintendo
Review Type: Looky
Version: E3 Trailer
Nintendo's presser was solid, but not mindblowing. My theory is that they originally intended to debut the trailer for Super Smash Bros. Brawl, an announcement that would have brought the geek press to their feet, inspired tears of joy and a fair share of soiled undies. And I think that's precisely the reason they didn't show it.
Here's the thing. This trailer is absolutely bananas. It introduces new playable characters like Metaknight (Kirby), Pit (Kid Icarus), Wario and Fan Service Samus. And then, just as you think its over it throws Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid into the mix. All awesome, funny stuff for dorks like us but the mainstream press wouldn't have been left in the dark. We'd have been howling in the aisles and they would have been left scratching their heads.
Nintendo's philosophy behind the Wii is one of inclusion. And there's not much room for in jokes and geekery at a party where every one is invited. Sorta sad for us, but that's the price of making video games a true mainstream medium, no?
So that's my theory: Nintendo deliberately risked second place in the press conference battle so that they'd have a better shot at winning the war.
Watch the trailer here.
Publisher: Nintendo
Review Type: Looky
Version: E3 Trailer
Nintendo's presser was solid, but not mindblowing. My theory is that they originally intended to debut the trailer for Super Smash Bros. Brawl, an announcement that would have brought the geek press to their feet, inspired tears of joy and a fair share of soiled undies. And I think that's precisely the reason they didn't show it.
Here's the thing. This trailer is absolutely bananas. It introduces new playable characters like Metaknight (Kirby), Pit (Kid Icarus), Wario and Fan Service Samus. And then, just as you think its over it throws Solid Snake from Metal Gear Solid into the mix. All awesome, funny stuff for dorks like us but the mainstream press wouldn't have been left in the dark. We'd have been howling in the aisles and they would have been left scratching their heads.
Nintendo's philosophy behind the Wii is one of inclusion. And there's not much room for in jokes and geekery at a party where every one is invited. Sorta sad for us, but that's the price of making video games a true mainstream medium, no?
So that's my theory: Nintendo deliberately risked second place in the press conference battle so that they'd have a better shot at winning the war.
Watch the trailer here.
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