Disney Art Academy is now official. The title was announced for 3DS during today’s Nintendo Direct, with plans for release in May in North America and July in Europe.
Learn to draw popular Disney and Pixar character with Disney #ArtAcademy for #3DS, launching on 5/13. #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
Learn how to draw popular Disney & Pixar characters in Disney Art Academy, landing on #3DS on 15/07. #NintendoDirect pic.twitter.com/VKUVBRidJG
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) March 3, 2016
Just like the original Hyrule Warriors, on 3DS, Hyrule Warriors Legends will be receiving DLC. Four DLC packs are planned as well as a season pass. All of this information was announced during today’s Nintendo Direct.
On 3/25, #HyruleWarriorsLegends launches for #3DS. It will also feature four fun DLC packs! #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
By purchasing a #HyruleWarriorsLegends Season Pass, you get all DLC packs, as well as a bonus costume for Ganondorf. #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
Pre-order #HyruleWarriorsLegends at @GameStop and you’ll receive a special-edition 16-page character art book! pic.twitter.com/rcutxaG93N
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
A new character is heading to #HyruleWarriorsLegends as DLC: Medli from #Zelda The Wind Waker! #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/2eMVeNACaJ
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 launches in the #3DS #eShop this summer. Download the original game at a discount until 6/1! #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
Leave it to the awesome developers at Game Freak to combine solitaire and horse racing into a fun new #3DS game! #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
In #PocketCardJockey, use fast-paced games of solitaire to propel your horse through intense races! #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
The wild and unique Pocket Card Jockey launches exclusively in the #eShop on #3DS in May. #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/k8TWhx1CsA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
SNES support on New 3DS was rumored to be one of the announcements covered in the new Nintendo Direct. Nintendo made that bit of news official in its presentation today.
The #VirtualConsole on New Nintendo #3DS is getting an upgrade! Super NES games are coming today! #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
After #NintendoDirectNA, you can download Super Mario World, F-Zero and Pilotwings on New Nintendo #3DS.
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
Tap #amiibo figures to play with mini characters in Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge. #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/uDp03RNoal
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
Rumors about a new Paper Mario have been spot on. As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, it was announced that Paper Mario: Color Splash is coming to Wii U later this year.
Here are some of the details:
WA-HOO! A new Paper Mario game is coming to #WiiU! #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
Paper Mario must bring color back to Prism Island with his new paint hammer! #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/RVjrPSWazl
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
In battle, you can paint special cards and then flick them to start the battle! It’s all very colorful. #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
#PaperMario Color Splash is scheduled for release later in 2016. #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/xhH7aPALr9
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
The LOST REAVERS open beta is coming 4/14 and the game launches 4/28! #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/loY5P3OsLv
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
The LOST REAVERS open beta is coming 4/14 and the game launches 4/28! #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/loY5P3OsLv
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
Genei Ibun Roku #FE has a final English name and release date. The game, now known as “Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE”, will launch on June 24. Japanese voices are included with English subtitles.
ATLUS’ new RPG is called Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE, and is an energetic fusion of deep RPG & huge pop idol concert! #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
#TokyoMirageSessions #FE includes the original Japanese VO track with English subtitles. #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
#TokyoMirageSessions #FE launches exclusively for #WiiU on 6/24. #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/gurn7mLVgY
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
Splatoon isn’t the only Wii U game receiving new updates. On March 9, Super Mario Maker will have a new patch which adds new items and Super Expert mode in 100-Mario Challenge. Here’s the rundown from Nintendo:
More than 6.2 million #SuperMarioMaker courses have been uploaded. #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/yAnoHfyFKS
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
A new #SuperMarioMaker update brings new items like a key and locked door. #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
Shake a coin to turn it into a Pink Coin! Collect them all to make a key appear. #SuperMarioMaker #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
The #SuperMarioMaker update also adds the intense Super Expert mode to the 100-Mario Challenge. #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
12 new Mystery Mushroom costumes have been added to 100 Mario Challenge. #SuperMarioMaker #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016
This new #SuperMarioMaker update will be available for download 3/9. #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2016