Nintendo To Skip Leipzig GC 2008, Looks for Smaller Local Events
By Shawn on Monday, May 26th, 2008 at 5:05 PM PST In Game Companies, Game Consoles, Game Platforms, Gamer Life, Games, Games Industry, Nintendo, Nintendo, Nintendo, Portable
Nintendo has announced it will forgo Games Convention 2008 in Leipzig, Germany. The company is instead concentrating on appearing at smaller venues throughout Germany and other countries.
“During the past months, the company has gained many positive experiences with smaller, local events and national promotional tours, where new gaming concepts for the Nintendo DS and Wii have been presented,” the company said in a statement Friday.
Nintendo attempted to soften the blow, stating that its absence was not intended as a slight to trade fairs.
“Over the years we have enjoyed working with the Messe Leipzig, and would like to thank them for the great job they have done,” said Dr. Fakesch, who also pointed out that the decision does not mean Nintendo will not exhibit at GAMESCom 2009 in Cologne. Nintendo said it will analyze the trade fair concept and then make a decision.
Although Nintendo has declined to make an appearance at GC 2008, it seems the company will be attending E3 this year.
“In order to inform our media and trade partners about upcoming titles as soon as possible, Nintendo Germany will start a nationwide road show right after E3 2008,” said Dr. Bernd Fakesch, general manager of Nintendo Germany.
via Next Generation
