Nintendo Direct live streams, blog (11/12/15)
It feels good to be putting up one of these posts again! Nintendo Direct is finally back, and we have three different streams to look forward to.
Today’s Nintendo Direct will begin at the following times:
– 2 PM PT
– 5 PM ET
– 10 PM in the UK
– 11 PM in Europe
– 9 AM in Australia (AEDT)
We’re embedding the North American, European, and Japanese broadcasts below. A live blog, mainly based on the U.S. version, will also be below. New posts will take precedence, but I’ll try keeping the blog as updated as possible.
The North American Nintendo Direct will be 45 minutes. Japanese Nintendo Direct will be 46 minutes long. Live blog below!
Live blog
– Reggie shows up for the Nintendo Direct presentation
– Brief mention of Iwata’s passing
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
– Improved visuals
– Tantalus helping out
– New amiibo figure: wolf Link
– Out March 4
– Soundtrack is a pre-order bonus
– Bundle with wolf Link amiibo will be available
– Some data saved to the wolf Link amiibo will carry over to Zelda Wii U
The #Zelda Twilight Princess HD bundle comes with a Wolf Link #amiibo. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/tMtlPpjOIj
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Mark your calendars! #Zelda Twilight Princess for #WiiU and the Wolf Link #amiibo launch on 3/4! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/658ibW3Zj0
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Some info saved to the Wolf Link #amiibo will carry it over to the #WiiU #Zelda game. More details next year. pic.twitter.com/TPLKJKklAm
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
– New DLC coming next month
New (free!) DLC coming to #Zelda #TriForceHeroes adds the Den of Trials and two new outfits! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/4ndySyyPxK
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Look for the new DLC for #Zelda #TriForceHeroes on 12/2. #NintendoDirect
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
– Rehash of information
Splatoon
Museum d’Alfonsino, a new stage coming to #Splatoon and features revolving obstacles. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/IlYDuo0TEL
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Water levels fall in the 2nd half of the match – freeing up more turf to ink – in the new #Splatoon stage Mahi-Mahi Resort! #NintendoDirect
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Surprise! A free update hits #Splatoon at 5 PM PT today and adds more than 40 new pieces of gear! #NintendoDirect
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
More #Splatoon updates are coming soon. Check https://t.co/p6k5WTEL6T to track friends’ game progress! pic.twitter.com/td3gNdpQsK
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
The Nintendo Treehouse staff are competing in a #Splatoon tournament on 11/19. Stay tuned for deets! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/Ecw0qgYXre
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Super Mario Maker
– In December, a new website will let you browse levels by new filters
– More than 3.3 million user-created levels are available globally
Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival and Mario Tennis
– Rehash of previously-known info
Xenoblade Chronicles X
– Download install packs from the eShop starting today
– These are built into the digital version
– Pre-load today
Pokemon Picross
– Free-to-start
– Out early December
Indies
– Download SteamWorld Heist when it launches this holiday season and receive an exclusive 3DS HOME Menu theme
– FAST Racing Neo out in early December
– Typoman out November 19
– Smash Bros/Splatoon Wii U bundle officially announced
amiibo
Check out the next batch of #amiibo coming on January 22! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/nakRTb16kA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Pokken Tournament
– Spring 2016 in North America
Star Fox Zero
– Out April 22
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
– Out January 22
Final Fantasy Explorers
– Collector’s edition officially revealed
Up to four players can team up in local & online multiplayer in @FinalFantasy Explorers, launching for #3DS on 1/26. pic.twitter.com/LOLil9XQCI
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Fire Emblem Fates
– Out February 19
The Fire Emblem series returns to #3DS in #FireEmblemFates. You can choose to play either “Birthright” or “Conquest" pic.twitter.com/jros1x7B9s
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Once you finish one story in #FireEmblemFates, you can play through the other one for a reduced cost. #NintendoDirect
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
And a THIRD story, #FireEmblemFates Revelation, will be coming in the future, giving you three unique games! #NintendoDirect
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Mega Man Legacy Collection
Pew! Pew! Pew! Mega Man Legacy Collection, featuring @MegaMan 1-6, is coming to #3DS! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/wpOF5EyMl8
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Use the @MegaMan #amiibo in Mega Man Legacy Collection to unlock bonus challenges! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/34p136BhW7
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
A special gold-colored @MegaMan #amiibo will come with the Collector’s Edition of Mega Man Legacy Collection. pic.twitter.com/M3djA6mVOz
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow
– Coming to the 3DS VC
– February 27
Hyrule Warriors Legends
#HyruleWarriors Legends for #3DS lets you play as Tetra, Toon Link and the King of Hyrule from The Wind Waker! pic.twitter.com/GIhHAOd96Q
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
A new playable female character named Linkle enters the Zelda universe in #HyruleWarriors Legends. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/UsQPJILMRu
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
#HyruleWarriors Legends launches for #3DS on 3/25. For a limited time, buy the game and get a free HOME Menu theme! #NintendoDirect
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Dragon Quest
Love Dragon Quest? We have a treat for you! DQVII is coming to #3DS in 2016. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/8awF6M4YaX
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
…Oh, and so is DQVIII! #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/DIFZ8hSXiJ
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS
– Adding Cloud from Final Fantasy VII
– Special broadcast next month