Nintendo Direct live steams, blog (4/12/17)

It’s been a long while since the last general Nintendo Direct. Today, Nintendo is finally hosting a new presentation that will reveal news for both Switch and 3DS. Arms and Splatoon 2 are the focus, though we should be seeing other games as well.

You can watch today’s Nintendo Direct as it happens below. We have streams for all three versions: North America, Europe, and Japan. On top of that, we’ll have a live blog going below – big thanks to Zack for handling that for me. Important news will receive separate posts on the site.

Enjoy the Nintendo Direct! According to the Japanese stream, it will run for about 35 minutes.

North America

Europe

Japan

Live blog

It’s happening! Let’s see what Nintendo has in store for us!

Starting with the 3DS!

Hey! Pikmin is the title of the Pikmin 3DS title

• July 28th release date
• New Pikmin amiibo

Ever Oasis 

• June 23rd release date

Monster Hunter Stories

• Fall release date

Yokai Watch 2: Psychic Spectres

• Fall release date

Culdcept: Revolt

• August 28th release date

RPG Maker Fes

• June 27th release date

Miitopia

• Launching later in 2017

Fire Emblem: Shadows of Valentia

• DLC confirmed, some will be free and some will have to be bought
• releasing after the release of the title

Team Kirby Clash Deluxe

• Team fighting game starring Kirby
• Launches later today

Kirby’s Blowout Blast

• Another multiplayer Kirby title
• Launches this summer

New Kirby Multiplayer Action Game 

• Launches later this year for 3DS

Bye-Bye BoxBoy

• Launches today for 3DS!

New Amiibo!

• Three new Legend of Zelda amiibo launching June 23rd
• Include Majora’s Mask Link, Twilight Princess Link and Skyward Sword Link
• Remaining Smash Amiibo (Corrin, Cloud, Bayonetta) launch July 21st

Arms

• Each customizable arm has a charge attack
• In-game currency allows players to purchase different types of arms
• New character revealed: Minmin, the Ramen Bomber!
• Can deflect attacks with a kick
• Has a transforming arm that changes into a dragon
• Spring Man next – has a built in comeback mechanic which looks to allow him to deal more damage the lower his health is
• Arms launches June 16th

Joy-Con

• Yellow Joy-Cons being released
• Battery pack attachment for the Joy-Cons being released as well (seperately)

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

• Nintendo hosting two tournaments for the title, one for racing and one for battle mode.

Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition

• Minecraft is officially coming to Nintendo Switch
• Super Mario Mash-Up Pack launching with the title
• Launches May 11th on the eShop, later date for physical release

Sonic Forces

• Mysterious image of a “new ally” shown for the 3rd playable character in the game, no name given.

Sonic Mania

• Coming to Switch in Summer

Project Mekuru

• Launches this summer exclusive for Switch

Fate Extella: The Umbral Star

• Confirmed for Switch, launching July 25th!

Disgaea 5

• Demo coming soon, title launches May 23rd

PuyoPuyo Tetris

• Demo comes out on the North American eShop shortly after the direct

Monopoly

• A version of Monopoly is coming to Switch
• HD Rumble is supported

Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition

• Kung Foot solo mode, exclusive to Switch
• Can connect two consoles for local co-op

Sine Mora EX

• Officially confirmed for Switch
• Launches this summer

Battlechasers: Nightware 

• Releases first on Nintendo Switch
• Comes in late Summer

Payday 2 

• Confirmed for a Switch launch
• “huge amount” of content coming soon

Namco Museam

• Coming to Switch this summer

Nintendo Switch Dock

• Stand alone dock will be available for purchase again soon

Splatoon 2

• U.S. Inkling Open happening, winners could win a trip to E3
• Splatoon corporate training video!
• New mode – Salmon Run
• New mode being shown off in a new map
• Inklings wearing “special gear” provided for the task
• Looks to be a cooperative wave attack style of mode, with four players fighting against waves of Salmonid
• Boss Salmonids look to be tough to take down, but Inklings can revive each other.
• Defeating bosses will reward you with Salmon eggs
• Completing Salmon Run will give you access to “fresh rewards”
• New Splatoon 2 amiibo confirmed
• Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, Inkling Squid
• Amiibo will remember your outfit so you can bring it with your amiibo, similar to Smash Bros. amiibo functionality
• Sharing your amiibo with a friend might reward them with special gear
• Previous amiibo compatible
• Splatoon 2 and the new amiibo launch July 21st!

That’s all, folks! Looks like we got a lot of new titles for both the Switch and 3DS!