Revolution Blowout at E3'06

[Jonbo298]

According to IGN:

November 28, 2005 - The Electronics Entertainment Expo is still more than 165 days off, but that hasn't stopped Nintendo from preparing for the big show. In an unprecedented move, the company today sent out a "save the date" press reminder for its pre-E3 2006 show -- the same event where full disclosure on its next-generation console, codenamed Revolution, will take place.

"You're probably just starting to plan your time for 2006. With a mere 165 days to go (give or take), it's time to start thinking about next year's E3. Nintendo is most certainly thinking about it. So pencil us in," the company wrote in an official mass-mailing to media. "You'll hear all the incredible details about Nintendo's upcoming games and hardware, including our next home console, codenamed Revolution. You won't want to miss it. See you there."

The event will take place on May 9, 2006 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California, according to the publisher.

Historically, mailings like this arrive only a month or so prior to the actual E3 events, and thus we're positively puzzled and simultaneously excited to learn that the Big N is already gearing up for its Revolution blowout.

Nintendo of America has indicated on several occasions that more information on Revolution will be forthcoming on a regular basis beginning early next year.

I wish I could get ot E3 this year, unlike last year which I was left feeling down not knowing everything....

[BlueFire]

lol.

"Next E3 will be the biggest thing ever. You'll see"

How many years have Nintendo fans been saying that? :P


And when is this system supposed to be released? O.o

[GameMaster]

I hope GameTavern gets to go this year!

[Swan]

I hope they keep the revolution name.

[Ginkasa]

Originally Posted by BLueFire

And when is this system supposed to be released? O.o

Next year, right? Holidays? That's what I thought, anyway...


/me shrugs and walks away

[Neo]

Originally Posted by Swan

I hope they keep the revolution name.

I think they just pretty much confirmed that they won't. They specifically said it was a codename which implies the real name is forthcoming.

[MuGen]

I predict the next-gen console for Nintendo to be called 'WonderWand'

[Teuthida]

If it wasn't already the name of Hitachi's massager vibrator I would agree.

[Dyne]

Wait 'til Spaceworld!

[Jonbo298]

*Waits for spaceworld...then realizes August already passed

[Neo]

I think you have to be affiliated with the press in order to get tickets.