What is Nintendo’s reasoning behind not attending E3 2023?
Nintendo recently confirmed that it will not be participating in E3 2023, disappointing many fans. This marks the second year in a row that the popular video game company has decided not to be a part of the video game industry’s biggest event.
Why Have They Skipped Out?
Nintendo did not give an official comment as to why they have decided to not attend E3 2023, but there is a general consensus as to why. The last two years, Nintendo has opted to take a more creative route to bringing in updates and news about new products and games. They have done this by hosting digital events, such as “Nintendo Directs,” which were successful in informing their fan base about updates.
What Will Happen Instead?
It seems that Nintendo intends to continue with its online strategy, hosting digital events and doing smaller shows throughout the year to keep their fan base in the loop about new developments.
Has Nintendo Abandoned E3?
It is not necessarily the case that Nintendo has abandoned E3 completely. It seems that they are just taking a break and rethinking their approach to delivering news to their fan base. It also could be the case that they are waiting to see what the future holds for E3 before they decide to take part in the event in future years.
Will Nintendo’s Absence Be Felt At E3?
It is definitely safe to say that Nintendo’s absence will be noticed and felt at E3 2023. However, the event has numerous other notable players and exhibitors, including Microsoft and Sony, which could make up for Nintendo not being there.
Final Thoughts
Nintendo’s decision to not be part of E3 2023 is definitely disappointing for many of their fans, but it might be for the best in the long run. There is sure to be more news in the coming months as to what Nintendo plans to do throughout the year to keep their fan base informed about updates and new products.
Key Takeaways:
- Nintendo has skipped out of E3 2023
- They are opting to use digital events, such as “Nintendo Directs”, instead
- It is unlikely that they have abandoned E3 completely
- Nintendo’s absence will be felt at E3 2023
- More news may come in the months following as to what Nintendo plans to do
Nintendo has announced that it will not be attending or participating in the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2023. This annual trade fair for the interactive game industry, which takes place in Los Angeles, California, has been a staple for the gaming industry for over two decades and a stage for the global gaming giant to showcase some of its ground-breaking products and technologies.
Despite Nintendo’s long-time presence at the show, it announced in a statement that they have “chosen not to participate in E3 2023”. The company did not elaborate in their short statement as to their reasons for not attending, but some industry experts suggest that various factors could have contributed to the decision. Primarily these factors are likely to include heightened preparation demands for the rival game console releases by Microsoft’s Project Scarlett and Sony’s PlayStation 5 as well as the potential for a crowded show floor.
The lack of a Nintendo presence at E3 will undoubtedly affect the show, as the company has used the event to further promote their products since the first expo in 1995. Nintendo has also surprised attendees and reporters alike with some of the most innovative gaming hardware, such as Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Switch, and their successful supporting game titles such as “Mario Kart 8”, “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate”, and “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild”.
Despite the absence of Nintendo, E3 2023 will still see a full schedule of global gaming publishers including Microsoft, Sony, 2K, Ubisoft, Square Enix, Capcom, Konami and Activision. While Nintendo fans may be disappointed in the lack of a Nintendo presence on the show floor, the gaming giant has promised their partners, fans and media that they will be “sharing information about their plans and activities” throughout the year.