Events for Gamers
The Nintendo Direct series of videos has proven to be an amazing way for a huge corporation to reach out to the millions of fans. Being given information and early sneak peeks at the games you’ve been looking forward to just makes everyone a bit happier. Sony caught on and created their own event called the PlayStation Experience and, surprising to no one at all, it was a huge success leaving hope of yet another one.
After the PlayStation Experience fans reached out to find out if the Xbox would get one of their own and even Phil Spencer said it may be a good idea. These events are fully focused on the gamers that helped the companies rise and allow access to unreleased games, chances to meet their favorite devs and actors and other cool things. It’s really great to see companies finally realize that gamers are their bread and butter, and make efforts to court them for their support.
This is all on top of the events you’ve already come to know and love. Events such as E3, Gamescom, and TGS are still there for everyone to get some awesome news from. Blizzcon and others of that nature will continue to exist only for fans. Think of the new platform-centric events as a cherry on top that puts you at the very center of everything.
Having all three of the big console makers vying for your attention with amazing inside access can only lead to good things. With the evolution of how the industry treats its customers, 2015 is shaping up to be truly memorable.
