Dear Reader:
Nintendo job listing gives hopes for future Nintendo Direct presentations
A lot of people have been wondering if Nintendo Directs will continue after Iwata's passing. Nintendo hasn't commented on the matter, but a recent job listing seems to indicate that the presentations will continue. Check out this blurb from a Nintendo job posting for a 'motion graphics artist' position.
Description of Duties
Work with members of the team to create motion graphics for various projects
Help team members by creating animations for use or by helping editors design graphics that they can implement themselves
Help determine typography choices for use in trailers, sizzle reels etc.
Plays games to obtain game footage and/or screen captures
Edits video/audio for TV commercials, game trailers, Nintendo Direct, web content, demo kiosks, internal and external presentations, and general marketing purposes as needed
Facilitates file transfers with other groups, agencies, and subsidiaries
Maintains audio/video equipment and editing Macs
Recommends and installs new editing/computer equipment and software
Ability to work overtime required
Be able to receive feedback from various groups, analyze it, and implement it in a timely manner
Certainly seems to indicate that we'll have more Nintendo Directs in the future. Thanks to LED-MirrorKnight for the heads up!