I’m not going to lie: this may go down as the dumbest and possibly worst-produced thing I’ve ever posted on Nintendo Everything.
But now that we’re a little over a week removed from the latest Nintendo Direct and the E3 presentation hype is in full swing, I thought it’d be fun to take a look back at the May 17th broadcast.
This originally started out as a plain summary, but that changed a bit (okay, a lot) as I continued working on the video. So it’s “kind of” a summary. Or something.
Watch it and let me know what you think. This was my first attempt at anything video-related ever. Hopefully it wasn’t too terrible!
Another Nintendo Direct has popped up out of the blue. On Friday, a new presentation will be streamed in Japan to cover two third-party 3DS games from Capcom: Monster Hunter 4 and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies.
The event is officially set for May 31 at 8 PM JST. That should be 7 AM ET / 4 AM PT.
You can find the Nintendo Direct page here.
Software
1. Super Metroid
2. Super Mario Bros. 2
3. Super Mario World
4. Kirby Super Star
5. Kirby’s Dream Land 3
6. Kirby’s Dream Course
7. Super Ghouls’n Ghosts
8. Kirby’s Adventure
9. Mega Man
10. Runner2
11. Pac-Man
12. Punch-Out!! Featuring Mr. Dream
13. Kung Fu Rabbit
14. Resident Evil: Revelations
15. Donkey Kong Jr.
16. Excitebike
17. The Cave
18. Nintendo Land
19. Solomon’s Key
20. Wii U Panorama View: Kyoto Sightseeing
Videos
1. Nintendo Direct: May 17, 2013
2. Resident Evil: Revelations Trialer
3. Super Metroid Trailer
4. Game & Wario Teaser Trailer
5. Super Mario Bros. 2 Trailer
6. Super Mario World Trailer
7. LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes Trailer
8. Super Ghouls’n Ghosts Trailer
9. Kung Fu Rabbit Trailer
10. Kirby Super Star Trailer
11. Kirby’s Dream Land 3 Trailer
12. Tank! Tank! Tank! (DL) Trailer
13. New Super Mario Bros. U Video
14. Runner2 Trailer
15. Need for Speed: Most Wanted U Trailer
16. Injustice: Gods Among Us Trailer
17. Kirby’s Dream Course Trailer
18. Mega Man Trailer
19. Iwata Plays: Game & Wario Video
20. Solomon’s Key Trailer
Source: Wii U eShop
This week’s video additions to the 3DS eShop are as follows:
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Calender
Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D New Features
Groove Heaven Trailer
Pokemon X and Pokemon Y Gameplay Trailer
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Characters of Animal Crossing
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Being the Mayor
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Customizing Your House
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Connectivity
Source: 3DS eShop
Software
1. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move
2. Pokemon Dream Radar
3. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
4. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
5. Mega Man 5
6. The Starship Damrey
7. Liberation Maiden
8. Super Mario Bros.
9. 3D Classics: Excitebike
10. Crimson Shroud
11. Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon
12. Harvest Moon
13. BearShark
14. The Legend of Zelda
15. Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
16. Pokedex 3D Pro
17. LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins
18. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
19. Cut The Rope
20. Fire Emblem: Awakening
Videos
1. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Launch Trailer
2. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons Launch Trailer
3. Nintendo Direct: May 17, 2013
4. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D New Features
5. Flipnote Studio 3D Sample
6. Pokemon X and Pokemon Y Gameplay Trailer
7. BearShark: Ghost Bonus Sketch Animation
8. The Starship Damrey Trailer
9. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D Gameplay Trailer
10. Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D TV Spot
11. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team Teaser Trailer
12. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis/Move-Puzzle Palace Trailer
13. Swords & Soldiers 3D Trailer
14. Mega Man 5 Trailer
15. Project X Zone Trailer
16. Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis/Move-Mini Games Trailer
17. Animal Crossing: New Leaf Connectivity
18. Animal Crossing: New Leaf Localizing Animal Crossing
19. BearShark: Old Bonus Sketch Animation
20. Pokemon X and Pokemon Y Video
Source: 3DS eShop
Makai Ouji: Devils and Realist, the Japanese manga and anime franchise, is getting a game on the 3DS. Namco Bandai opened a teaser site for the title today here.
Details are unknown at present. Keep that site bookmarked for future updates.
Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titans is currently available for $29.99 on the 3DS eShop. Atlus lowered the game’s price by $10, resulting in 25% savings. Etrian Odyssey IV will remain on sale until June 10.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
In a new Facebook post, eBay Germany points out a few reasons as to why consumers should consider purchasing a Wii U. It mentions: no used games blocking, no mandatory online, and no extra fuss.
The first two elements have been major points of contention when it comes to the Xbox One. Microsoft’s next-gen system will be implementing both items in one form or another, and haven’t sat well with the gaming community.
While not an explicit shot at Microsoft, the post does seem to be down on the Xbox One. Something tells me that Nintendo won’t mind…
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate producer David Cox reflected on MercurySteam’s 3DS game in this month’s issue of GamesTM.
While speaking with the magazine, Cox said that the team is “very proud” of what was accomplished.
He said:
“We’re very proud of it. It is our contribution to the series’ handheld dynasty and has been incredibly well received. It was always intended as a tangential addition to the Lords of Shadow range, however. It is a game that will reward those that plays all three, but will not affect anyone who will just join the fun in Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2.”
Mirror of Fate didn’t stack up quite as well as the original Lords of Shadow or the Castlevania DS entries, but it’s not a bad game by any means. It’s already been on sale a few times, so if you happen to see it at a discount and have any interest, you may want to consider picking it up.
Thanks to joclo for the tip.
