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There is no other industry in the WORLD where a press conference goes quite like the ones at E3. I swear, last year, I saw grown men jump out of their seats and hug other men as tears ran down their face when the Zelda trailer was shown. And grown gamers don't hug.

"Tip 1. Boo at the Nintendo Conference

Without question, each year's single most embarrassing moment for the enthusiast press occurs at the Nintendo press conference. Because many videogame journalists began their obsession with videogames on a Nintendo console, the Japanese company enjoys unequalled adoration at E3. Often this goes to extremes.

This phenomenon is painfully evident when you hear the reaction to any big Nintendo announcement.

Zelda for the DS? -- Screams of joy.
Mario for the Revolution? -- Apoplectic delight
Chartreuse Game Boy? -- Hoots aplenty
Metroid Prime 3? -- High level Oprah audience hysteria and loss of consciousness

Don't believe it? Just check out video feeds of past Nintendo press conferences. It's cringe inducing but extremely hilarious.

So, how does one make this moment more awkward? Try booing and booing loudly. No one ever does that."

[via: GameDAILY Biz]