It’s been a few weeks since the official cancellation of E3 this summer. With many publishers opting out for their own conferences and press releases, the time of E3 appears to be at its end. Despite it only being online, E3 did previously have in-person events and demo sections for gamers to engage in. Nintendo opted out of E3 in favor for holding Nintendo Directs throughout the year. And although news, teases and other company information is shared, there still isn’t an in-person experience offered by Nintendo like there was when they participated in E3, until now.
Today, Nintendo announced that they will be hosting a Nintendo Live in the U.S. for the first time. It will be held in Seattle, Washington in September. Nintendo Live will host a variety of activities and informative panels for fans to engage in. Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser had this to say about Nintendo Live coming to the U.S. “Fans of all ages can currently experience the unique games, characters and worlds of Nintendo of Nintendo Switch, but we want to expand that scope with a new experience,” said Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser. “With Nintendo Live 2023, we’re giving attendees a chance to celebrate together with family, friends and the broader Nintendo community in the spirit of fun and creating long-lasting memories.”
In terms for the activity set up for the event, Nintendo will have themed sections with different themes set up throughout the venue. There will be live entertainment available to watch. A photo op will be available for fans to take pictures with meet-and-greet characters as well as sculptures that “bring in-game worlds to life.” Switches will be available to play so fans can sample games they might not have played but also engage in some friendly competition with others. A tournament will be held for viewing so fans can watch some elite players go head-to-head.
Nintendo will be sharing more information as the event draws closer. Nintendo Live 2023 will be held in Seattle, Washington on September. No date or specific location has been announced. For more information and updates, you can read it on the Nintendo Live site here.