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Nintendo Prepping for Revolution

The company asks press to carve out time for an E3 2006 Revolution
fest. Details here.
by Matt Casamassina
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.