VGX is Over... and Cranky Kong is the Only Announcement Trending on Twitter

The VGX awards have just finished and, at least according to Nintendo's core fan response, Nintendo's reveal was underwhelming.

But there's a twist.

[pwnsause_returns]

this was honestly, the worst show i've seen so far. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. Not watching shit like this ever again.

[ABeastNamedTariq]

Exactly.

[ShinMaster]

With Reggie showing up, I thought they'd show something bigger, like SSB, X or Zelda, which were "previously announced" as well.

Didn't think it would be Scrooge McDuck.

[mikeslemonade]

.. Must not have been watching the same show as I was. No commercials, game developer interviews, video reveals with gameplay, new trailers etc. This was atleast better than previous VGAs.

Bad day for Nintendo fans. Reggie and the guy from Retro are just saying PR stuff. They know they're in trouble. Donkey Kong now, mario kart, and zelda aren't enough.

[UltimateMaster]

Any publicity is good publicity?
Not in this case.

[paulcek]

@ShinMaster

I'm glad SSB, X, or Zelda wasn't shown at VGX. Those series deserve SO MUCH BETTER.
Reggie didn't hype it up that much, it was the internet that did that.

Also, it's interesting that Nintendo is getting this much publicity over this. In the long run, i wonder if it's good or bad. I mean, this happened to the Xbox One with Microsoft's reveal, and it looks like X1 will do fine anyway.

If you listen closely to Reggie when the guy asks him if there's gonna be a Metroid in the future, Reggie says "Of C- who's to say whether we're gonna see more?" So Metroid Prime 4? Or maybe a completely new Metroid series. I'm probably hyping myself up too much though. That one comment > Cranky Kong.

[Enemy]

I'm actually glad Joel was there making things really awkward for Geoff. This was the worst overhyping he's ever done, and all (almost literally) for nothing.

[-Foxtrot]

Did they suffer a budget cut or something. I mean don't get me wrong it wasn't just the show setup it was also the reveals but Jesus Christ the whole thing in general was bad

Maybe they knew not many brand new games were going to be revealed so they didn't both spending the cash.

Hopefully they will go back to the VGA's next year if there's enough backlash.

Really think Fallout 4 or at least Uncharted 4 should of bee shown off. Show didn't even go off with a bang

Nintendo blew their chance aswell, it made me more p***** off that Reggie went on like 2013 was a good year for Nintendo fans and then went on about great new games like the Wii U had much this year.

No Mario Kart info, no Smash Bros info, no Zelda info.....oh and the way he went on about Metroid, it's not even in development yet. They wasted Retro Studios time doing this stuff which looks like the same as the Wii version except with a HD makeover...just like New Super Mario Bros Wii to New Super Mario Bros U

[DarkBlood]

its not exactly wasting retro studios time if making tropical freeze was exactly what they wanted since they felt they werent done with it yet beside taking on metriod should they want too but then again we are just the consumers and have no idea what is going on here

and this vgx was well, no comments on that lol

[-Foxtrot]

"making tropical freeze was exactly what they wanted since they felt they werent done with it yet"

But to the consumer we were finished with it, I mean there dosen't seem to be a lot added in Tropical Freeze which would seperate it completely from the first game.

Gamers are the ones buying their games at the end of the day and there has been a LOT of people saying how much they want Retro to create a Metroid game. I don't see why they didn't do that instead

It's not like Donkey Kong is a story driven game which they needed to "finish".

They should of came back to DK years later when they have some new, fresh ideas.

[DarkBlood]

well i cant exactly comment on the consumer being finish with with it in its entirely, since i dont exactly have a problem with another donkey kong game i mean hey i would love to see another metriod game but theres nothing i can do about thier decisions they do the hard work and i cant exactly hold a gun to thier heads so to speak

however the convo about the metriod seem to be drawn out longer for a side convo before getting back on topic so that should speak for itself if any

[AWBrawler]

wii u did have good games this year.
monster hunter
pikmin 3
wonderful 101
batman arkham origin
splinter cell
mario 3d world
skylanders
assassin's creed.

[herbs]

Donkey Kong is Retros HD practice and additional funding for the next 2.5D Metroid...

The only good things from that whole debacle were the Mecedes in the background and Tim Schaffer...

[Loadedklip]

@-foxtrot problem is the internet doesnt represent the paying consumers. No Metroid will ever come close to outselling a main Donkey Kong platformer. It's sad but Metroid just doesn't sell that well.

[Thepcz]

it seems obvious to me the reason retro are making another dk game that nobody wanted instead of another metroid game that everyone wanted, is time. it would take considerably more time and effort to make a new metroid game.

the wiiu is up shxt creek without a paddle and needs as many games as it can get, so dk is the quick fix.

anyone who disagrees is in denial.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

@Returns yep.

Guess what? We were lied to. Didn't Geoff hint or say something regarding Sony being at the VGX.

They weren't there because Geoff is the worst announcer and hype man known in the gaming verse. Please everyone don't ever listen to Geoff's empty hype and false news.

Geoff was right about MS's games. (Titanfall and Quantum Break) but completely mislead us on Sony's presence at the show.

We need a new host everyone.

[DOMination-]

I think he just said there were some cool stuff for playstation owners and there were a few announcements but I believe they were multiplats

[Rockefellow]

He said Sony were being quiet, and they were, really. I don't blame them for not participating in this embarrassing train wreck of an awards show.

[pwnsause_returns]

@mikeslemonade

it was a bit better than the regular VGA, but it was just as terrible.

I guess I was expecting something that was equivilent to the oscars. Something serious, yet with humility. not something where a host was bullying and making fun of someones clothes they were wearing. that dude obviously did not care about gaming as a medium at all. Its like what someone in some other thread said, its sad that the only highlight point of this show was something that came out of a gif image from neogaf, a game that should of won GOTY. but no matter, im sure a lot of gaming sites will pick it as GOTY, and not the ladder from an existing IP.

also, its not Retro studios fault at all that this was hyped. its nice to see that we can use another unique charater in this new Donkey Kong game. But rather ninty's fault that this happened. they have a bunch of dormant Ips that are not in use here. you would think they would go deeper in their portfolio and exploit other old ips. or create a new one from scratch. but nooooooooo.

thats one of the reasons why they are in trouble with the wii u. this is their flagship console we are talking about here. not to mention 3rd party companies are shooing it off..

[Muffins1223]

regg seemed pissed,honestly this game is great and all but zelda and brawl "kick its ass"

[Moonman]

This was not the show to show something bigger than this game. I am 1000% excited for this game and will buy it. Also Retro Studios DID INDEED hint they are making another Metroid! I don't know why that has gotten zero press.

[ABeastNamedTariq]

I was very disappointed in the show. Bored the hell out of me. No Man's Sky was awesome though. I cringed so many times.

[MightyNoX]

After the MGS reveal, I learned to stay away from Geoff. So sorry you had to learn the hard way.

[Yep]

Looks like Nintendo wins again by doing absolutely nothing.

[Snookies12]

That's uh... Not exactly a victory, lol.

[Yep]

It's something! (Lol don't worry about me, I knew this what Nintendo was going to show).

[herbs]

Acesonnall and unknownbystander have it right lol.

Once again Nintendo is able to achieve more with less.
Lateral thinking from the ghost of Metroid creator Gunpei Yokio...

[BluP]

Doesn't surprise me, that was a horrible show.

[unknownbystander]

Very smart trolling from Nintendo. Notice how much spotlight was given to them? News is news whether good or bad, and that gives them attention. Think about it.

[Reverie]

Yeah, gives them attention while the few people who still follow them get even more reasons to give up.
Meanwhile, trolls get more fuel.

seriously, just a small sneak peek on Bayonetta 2, X or Smash Bros wouldn't hurt whatever future announcements they are doing.

[Ol_G]

you know what i find most annoying about this
all the people that think they know better what they should and shouldn't do
they should show metroid they should make a new starfox
not that i don't want those games but their release schedule is based on what sells most and mario and donkey kong are million/systemsellers metroid didn't do that well on wii and that's my favorite nintendo ip but that doesn't mean everybody likes it
i also think the so called core or hardcore gamers are a minority they are the most vocal but a minority nonetheless
or else wii u ps4 and x1 preorders would be a few million more but that isn't the case cause there are not that many hardcore gamers compared to casual or regular gamers

[unknownbystander]

Well in most people's opinions, the show sucked. So I don't find it good to announce it there when Nintendo can announce it their way & without limits in a Nintendo Direct. I'm sure that you'll think that only Nintendo fans know about it. Then again, with word of mouth, this will spread rapidly amongst the gaming community. I've noticed that we gamers are curious creatures. So finding news is natural to us.

[TheEvilWithin]

If ANYTHING I got from the show tonight was Nintendo HINTING at a Metroid game in development. When Geoff asked Retro how many studios they had he told him none of his business. I can FIRMLY say I believe Retro is working on a brand new Metroid game.

Maybe a Nintendo Direct next month might show it off and get people pumped for 2014. I am telling you now Zelda Wii U will be shown at E3 2014. Nintendo might just have the best gaming selection next year for first party content.

[Moonman]

THANK YOU MAN! :)

I picked this up as well and the gaming press is too stupid to make articles about this FACT! Reggie almost said "of course" when asked about Metroid and stopped at "Of". The Retro guy didn't even want to reveal how many teams they have working on games at Retro Studios. IM EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reggie was wearing a freaking Metroid pin on his suit for crying out loud. I hate the gaming pundit press/fanboys...lol

[TheEvilWithin]

I was so excited. It seemed like they might show Metroid U. PLUS Miyamoto AND Nintendo have both stated that Retro sits as a HIGH priority for handling Metroid.

We MIGHT see a Metroid Prime 4 or Maybe a more Mass Effect like Metroid game where you can visit other planets and use your ship as means for getting around. Who knows what there planning. All I needed was a hint to what the next game might be from Retro and I got it last night.

I'm also VERY pumped for Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze. I think Reggie and the other guy from Retro hinted that there MIGHT also be a 5th playable character. Wondering who it might be. I think I might have an idea. Could be Kiddy Kong from Donkey Kong Country 3 from the SNES. They need to have another Kong much like DK himself.

[kagamer79]

I've never been more annoyed by a gaming awards show in my life! It was truly a pathetic and terrible attempt for a vga. It was so awkward at times even i was uncomfortable just watching it from my couch.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

I'm surprised that out of that whole entire show, this is what's getting the most attention.
Even if it is a ton of bashing on Twitter, it's attention nontheless, and I have an odd feeling that it's going to have a "Wind Waker" sort of effect; it took a while for people to warm to Wind Waker after not seeing the kind of Zelda they were previously expecting.

Right now they're making fun of the VGX announcement, because the disappointment is still fresh, over not seeing something more of games like X or Smash.

But after the disappointment has faded and people have gone back to waiting patiently?

Maybe they'll look back and think, hey, maybe playing as Cranky will be fun.
People loved Duck Tales Remastered, after all, so a pogo-hop for a DK character won't be too unfamiliar, and might even make a few people happier about their decision to at least give the game a rent later on...

Also, you gotta keep in mind that only around 40K people watched the VGX thing.
Why would anyone, least of all Nintendo, make a big announcement at such a small show?
They're probably saving info on stuff like X and Bay 2 for either their next big Direct, or for E3 of next year.
Smaller shows get smaller announcements, bigger ones get bigger announcements.
Makes sense to me, even if I WOULD have rather seen more info on X or Bay 2 or Smash.

[Ol_G]

i think everyone shares that sentiment with you but you're right why would they show stuff that's not announced yet they wouldn't have anything at e3 if they keep making announcements like that
also mario kart bayonetta 2 project x shin megami tensei x fire emblem and smash are all perfect examples why it's not good to show some things too early
if people have to wait too long you'll get the same response sqenix got with ff15 former ff13 versus people get angry or even lose interest in your project

[MrTrololo]

Extremely dissapointed. Even the VGA in 2011 is better than this crap show.

[DanielGearSolid]

Thats wat we doing now?

f*** Twitter! Play Games!

[Dunban67]

Reggie is a shill- Nintendo did Donkey Kong instead of Metroid because it cost less to develop than a 3d Metroid would have= Nintendo seems to be having trouble getting out the games even though they seem to be taking shortcuts whenever possible- not feeling too confident in the long term viability of my investment in the Wii U

hopefully they will make it worth it for the few of us who bought it- if not it will be the last Nintendo console ill buy

[BigDuo]

That's a false claim my friend. Retro Studios openly said it wanted to do a sequel to DKC sequel. It chose to do it and Nintendo accepted their decision. In fact, Nintendo reportedly said Retro had no current plans to do a sequel to DKC: Returns back in March 2011, which was less than 5 months after DKC: Returns came out. Doing a sequel often starts by having the development team look at the ideas it wasn't able to include in the first title, so Retro wants to make the sequel otherwise it would feel like it has unfinished business left if it decided to work on Metroid again before making a sequel to DKC: Returns.

[Chrono]

I'm glad Ni no Kuni won the RPG of the year title. It deserved it.

[DEATHxTHExKIDx]

I would've been happy with any of the choices for RPG of the year they were all well deserving.

[BOWZER35]

Cranky Kong lol I find that whole deal hilarious. Nintendo is just like we'll just send REGGIE and CRANKY KONG LOL, that should take care of it.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

Small news for a small show.

[modesign]

it was funny when they asked Reggi "any other announcements", and hes like "ummm no", everyone was expecting a massive price drop on the wiiu.

[Yep]

Troll harder

[MasterCornholio]

But they already dropped the price of the console...

[zavierkai]

I think nintendo hint a metroid game today with out saying nothing Reggi came with a metroid pin and Geoff ask about it and deggy almost say yes check de video

[JackieCruise69]

Now that I look over this whole thing, it's kinda funny. Whether the announement got good feedback or not.. the game is getting attention now apparently.
And since the whole of the VGX was crap... the Nintendo reveal wasn't all that horrible. I guess I should blame myself for getting my hopes up and taking this to seriously.

[Realplaya]

For me it was perfect. What people fail to realize this is another opportunity for Nintendo to showcase a game to the public that's coming out soon.

I mean lets not bash and think for a second. The game releases in 2 months. You just dropped a perfect game and now your getting free press on another big title. You don't have to spend money on commercials.

+1 for Nintendo for getting the game out there for the masses.

[modesign]

no ones going to remember this game when monday hits, so nintendo will have to resort to advertising and marketing unless they can find another cheap game awards show to remind everyone of "cranky" kong.

[MasterCornholio]

Down with diaper man!!!!!

[HardcoreDaBoss]

bad news.. I love my wii u and donkey kong but come on nintendo... should have shown zelda, metriod, star fow, smash bros, X, bayonetta,all of these would have been HUGE.. zelda, x or metriod would of been crazy

[from the beach]

It was a nice announcement, just a shame it leaked a few days early but at least Reggie addressed that.. he seemed pretty pissed off about it, lol.

[Dubaman]

I kind of see why Nintendo did this no matter how much i would have liked to have seen something new from a different game. Not like i'm hating on DK as i actually completed DKCR on the wii and enjoyed it a lot more than i thought i would. It's just that we know what to expect from DK and seeing something new from X or Bayonetta 2, games that really could show something unique where as DK is tied to its franchises roots. Even Mario Kart could offer up something completely different and exciting, which i guess is what we all really wanted.
As i said though, i kind of see why they showed off DK. Maybe trying to play to the nostalgia of the VGX's audience. Early 20 something year old would remember playing it on the SNES when they were younger, had good time with it, why not check it out again. That's my guess.
I would have loved to have seen something about Mario Kart or X (Zelda should be always saved for E3) and maybe this showing didn't really entice people to pick up the console right now, considering DK doesn't come out until next year, but it will eventually. Where else are you going to play it?

[CAB1802theWiiUdefend]

This doesn't effect sales