Nintendo Direct live streams, blog (3/3/16)

Today’s Nintendo Direct will begin at 5 PM ET / 2 PM PT / 10 PM in the UK / 11 PM in Europe (2 hours from now). Streams for all three broadcasts (North America, Europe, Japan) are embedded below. The North American presentation is 41 minutes long, and the Japanese presentation is 39 minutes long.

I’m also going to be handing this post off to someone else – probably Dennis – to handle a live blog for us. That will begin below once the presentation begins, and will mainly be based on the North American stream.

With that, keep those expectations in check and enjoy the show!

North America

Europe

Live blog

Hey, guys! Who’s excited for this Direct? We’ll keep you updated as it goes! – Dennis

Bill Trinen hype

Star Fox Zero:

• Shigeru Miyamoto introduces Star Fox Zero, mentions it’s finally finished
• Teleporters introduced
• Multiple paths can happen depending on bosses defeated and difficulty to reach final destination
• Multiplayer mode detailed: A player can use Wii U Pro Controller to control, while Gamepad can be used for aiming and shooting
• Releasing April 22nd, 2016

Star Fox: Guard

• Project Guard is now Star Fox: Guard and will come packaged together with the retail release, or individually released in the Nintendo eShop. A bundle will also be made available in the eShop.
• Star Fox Zero and Guard releases April 22nd, 2016

Splatoon:

• New update coming next week
• Two-part update

Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympics games:

• Rugby and Rhythmic Gymnastics introduced as new games
• June 24th release date for Wii U
• Launches March 18th, 2016 for 3DS

Super Mario Maker:

• New Super Mario Expert Mode
• More items can be created by shaking them
• Key doors can now be used
• March 9th release for the new update

Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE:

• June 24th, 2016 release date
• Original Japanese VO will be in the game to honor the Japanese feel and look of the game

Lost Reavers:

• April 14th – Open Beta
• April 28th – Full Version

Paper Mario: Color Splash

• 2016 release

Pokken Tournament:

• Winning fights gains in-game currency
• Can use to change avatar cosmetics
• Multiple support Pokemon can lead to many strategies used with main Pokemon
• Exclusive Mewtwo amiibo card will come with first production of the game
• March 18th release date for Pokken Tournament
• March 17th early access competition on Nintendo’s Twitch channel

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD:

• Behind the scenes footage on YouTube

My Nintendo:

• Pre-register for Miitomo
• Earn platinum points
• More details to come in the coming weeks

Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge:

• For 3DS and Wii U
• Available March 25th with amiibo purchase
• April 28th release date in the eShop for free

Animal Crossing amiibo Festival:

• New stuff coming in June

eShop:

• SNES titles coming to 3DS Virtual Console!
• Best thing ever
• For New Nintendo 3DS only
• A few titles releasing after the Nintendo Direct
• More titles coming next week and the weeks following

Pocket Card Jockey:

• They have horses

Azure Striker Gunvolt 2:

• Original will be discounted to $9.99 for the next week

Fire Emblem Fates:

• Revelations will be made available for $19.99
• Dragon’s Gate DLC available
• Royal Royale DLC releasing on March 17th
• $2.49 USD each
• Map Pack 1 includes all DLC included here

Hyrule Warriors Legends:

• DLC coming for Hyrule Warriors Legends
• Season Pass available
• Special Ganondorf skin for those who buy Season Pass on Launch Day
• Wii U version can gain a transfer code from the 3DS version to put new characters into the Wii U version
• Artbook included with preorder from Gamestop
• Linkle ?
• Medley from The Legend of Zelda: Windwaker introduced
• Medley will be a free download
• March 25th release date

Bravely Second: End Layer:

• Cat Mancer class introduced
• Confirmed to be best class
• Demo launching March 10th in eShop
• Best Buy Gamer’s Club Unlocked Members can access the demo on March 7th
• Collector’s Edition includes game, soundtrack, and artbook
• April 15th release date

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past:

• Remade from the ground up
• Story has been retranslated
• 2016 release date

Monster Hunter Generations:

• Monster Hunter X has been changed to Generations for the western release
• Debut trailer looks amazing
• Summer 2016 release date
• Those with Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate save data will have bonus content in Monster Hunter Generations
• Bill Trinen said hype
• Marth outfit included in Monster Hunter Generations

Metroid Prime: Federation Force:

• Late Spring 2016 release date

Rhythm Heaven Megamix:

• Launching later this year

Kirby Planet Robobot:

• Mecha Kirby!!
• Kirby Clash gives a co-op quest side-game in the title
• Gain experience points and level up as you play through Kirby Clash
• amiibo compatibility
• Kirby gains abilities depending on which amiibo is scanned
• New Kirby series amiibo!
• Will gain a copy ability and costume unique to each figure
• UFO ability
• June 10th release date

And that’s it for the Nintendo Direct this month! Thanks to everyone for watching and reading along! Tons of awesome new games and information announced. Until next time! 🙂 – Dennis