Here's what the Digital Event could've been in this scenario:

STAR FOX ZERO:

SUPER SMASH BROS:

EARTHBOUND BEGINNINGS:

THE LEGEND OF ZELDA:

LOCALIZATIONS:

SMT x FE:

DEVIL’S THIRD:

SPIN-OFFS:

MONSTER HUNTER X:

POKEMON SUPER MYSTERY DUNGEON:

MARIO SPIN-OFFS:

YOSHI’S WOOLY WORLD:

SUPER MARIO MAKER:

“ONE MORE THING”:

In conclusion:

Reposting this thread, with a mod's permission. The original thread is here (110 posts over 2.5 hours) . I asked about reopening the original, but it was decided a new thread would allow people to share their updated thoughts.##########So... Sony had anshow. Given the history of TLG, FFVII-R and Shenmue 3 missing E3, year after year, and finally showing up, there was no hope anyone could top it (even if only one of those games will be released before 2017). Even without those three games, Sony still had impressive titles like Horizon: Zero Dawn, which I like to describe as "Pixar's 'Brave' with robot dinosaurs."Still, I think Nintendo would've had enough material for a solid showing, at least, if they had done three things:1)Instead they announced some key items in earlier Directs.2)Prevent leaks like Smash DLC, the Hyrule Warriors upload, etc.3)No reveals during E3 Week before the Digital Event.After that, it's all a matter of framing the message correctly, and knowing what to show and how to show it. A lot of variety, in quick succession, with the intermittent bomb. Sure, hindsight is 20/20 and all, but it's sobering to consider the options they had that they simplyThe following is a possible idea —. I've described this before, but have since updated it with new information we've found out (like Amiibo Festival being F2P).Immediately establish three things: 1) It's a collaboration with Platinum Games, with Hashimoto involved; 2) Say the graphics will improve, and they're targeting 60 fps on both the TV and GamePad; 3) Note the gyro is optional, and players can switch the GamePad view to TV at any time. Now proceed to explain the expanded mobility and combat options, like flying one way while shooting another.The Smash logo appears, and thetrailer plays. Sakuraidetails Roy, Lucas, Dreamland 64, and the Miiverse stage, teases Tournament mode, Hyrule Castle and Peach’s Castle, and shows the Mii Fighter outfits (the outfits are shown all at once, on a single frame).Save the Skylanders segment for another time. A lucrative deal, yes, but not with the E3 audience. In its place, show footage of Mother 1. No text at first. Then show the characters talking... in English. Next, have Itoi announce the English-language debut of Mother 1,. A fabled title, finally coming to the West — available after the Digital Event.First, reaffirmwill come out on WiiU in 2016, and show new footage. Second, announce, and confirm single-player, local multiplayer with download play (the entire game!), and online multiplayer— they took awhile to say it in the Digital Event. Finally, show, unspoiled in this scenario, with all DLC included and new content, including Tetra and the King of Red Lions, which can transfer to the WiiU version.In this scenario, the localization ofwould be confirmed here, alongsideand. We would also see first English-language footage ofand. Two versions confirmed for FEF. Keep it quick — bam, bam, bam!In this scenario, the first footage ofwould've premiered here, with a clear explanation of the game scenario. If it hadn't been shown a few Directs ago, it would've retained its mythical status of "is it still in development." Not on the same level as TLG, but still buzz-worthy had it been shown here first.It seems like Nintendo's not publishing this. They did show it during Treehouse Live last year, though. A new look at Itagaki’s game, both single-player and multiplayer, would have added variety. In this scenario, it wouldn't have been shown a week early.Present the following as "spin-offs" that aren't replacing anything, and keep their trailers short and sweet: 1), by Next Level Games; 2), with its own amiibo; and 3) the two Animal Crossing titles —and, the latter F2P. Note the connection between them (you can upload HHD homes to AF), and show the amiibo figures and cards. Keep it short.If they have any intention of releasing this worldwide (and I admit, they may not), they should've premiered this here.World premiere in this scenario, but keep it quick. Again, the idea is to keep the ball rolling with news.In this scenario, world premieres of 1), available after the show; 2); and 3). Keep it quick, especially Dr. Mario.Save the dev story for a separate upload. Instead, show a sizzle reel of later levels and amiibo support. Emphasize the inventiveness and challenge — something that will resonate with fans watching E3. Keep it quick.Minimize the dev story. Focus more on the incredible variety of levels and wild enemy combinations. Detail the online features — the searching and sharing options. Note the amiibo support where you can play as Wii Fit Trainer, etc. Show the 8-bit amiibo and booklet. Keep it quick.1) Smash logo appears —trailer plays; 2) quick overview: light/medium/heavy attacks, command inputs, FADC, two Final Smashes; 3) Suzaku Castle shown off; 4) tease about ongoing Fighter Ballot; 5) Ryu, Roy, Lucas, Suzaku Castle, Dreamland 64, Miiverse, and Mii Fighter outfits. Unspoiled in this scenario.The above obviously wasn't possible in our timeline (lol) because stuff leaked early (the data-mining of Smash DLC, Hyrule Warriors, etc), and Nintendo chose to show so much in other Directs and right before E3, when they could've saved certain items and consolidated the leftovers.But seeing this alternate scenario, I think it puts into perspective they have a lot of good stuff coming out in 2015 and early 2016, even with this being a transitional period as they move toward NX and QOL. The message was just lost because the delivery was so off the mark.