LEGO Batman 2 looks very similar to the 3DS/Vita versions. I guess all three are the same game.
Some of the content from the latest Nintendo Direct could have improved the Big N’s E3 2012 conference greatly. We received an official confirmation about Fire Emblem: Awakening in the states, a new 3DS model was announced, a small Smash Bros. update was delivered, and there was even a considerable amount of eShop news.
One question Nintendo followers have been mulling over is the following: why weren’t these announcements showcased at E3?
An explanation sent out by Nintendo’s PR reads:
“At E3 we had very specific announcements that we wanted to focus on. We had a lot of things to talk about, and we had to decide which things were most appropriate for each method of announcement. E3 is just one of the many opportunities for companies to make announcements, and we’re always looking for the most appropriate ways to both inform and surprise consumers.”
I personally don’t mind Nintendo making announcements outside of E3, but I, too, can’t help but feel disappointed with the company’s presence at the expo. Last night’s Nintendo Direct felt like a mini-E3 in some ways – it definitely featured a lot of exciting content.
So yeah, no open world in the Wii version (or 3DS/DS editions). Kind of a shame, but what can you do?
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime believes the company’s fans have an insatiable apatite.
He feels that Nintendo delivered on a number of fan requests at this year’s E3, such as a new Pikmin, a Mario game launching with a new console, and a brand new project that brings big franchises together in Nintendo Land. Despite this, most fans have been vocal in saying that the Big N’s conference was a disappointment.
Reggie commented on this and more in an interview with Kotaku. Find out what else he had to say by heading past the break.
Super Mario Land is officially on sale on the eShop. The discount lasts through Sunday.
3DS owners can download the game to their 3DS for $2.99. You’re only saving a dollar, but it’s better than nothing I suppose.
Europe and Japan are seeing more extensive sales starting today – more information on that here.
