N64 and DS games are finally coming to the Wii U Virtual Console. This was just announced during today’s Nintendo Direct.
Starting today, Nintendo 64 and Nintendo DS games hit the #WiiU #VirtualConsole! #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 1, 2015
You can download Yoshi’s Island DS and Super Mario 64 today after #NintendoDirectNA! pic.twitter.com/hYa8TCfSIZ
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 1, 2015
During today’s Nintendo Direct, it was finally confirmed that amiibo are planned for Splatoon. They’ll be available in a single pack on May 29. Inkling girl and boy will be available individually.
Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy and Inkling Squid #amiibo figures launch alongside #Splatoon on 5/29! #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/QIxgkUtgjc
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 1, 2015
A new set of #amiibo figures made of yarn will launch later this year with Yoshi’s Woolly World. #NintendoDirectNA pic.twitter.com/CgP1cx5gYD
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 1, 2015
Here’s the latest on Mario Maker from today’s Nintendo Direct
– Out in September
– Upload creations to others around the world
– More Mario 30th anniversary plans in the works
Nintendo has shared first details about amiibo Tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Hits, which are essentially demos that are tied into the figures. It will be out this spring as a free download.
Download amiibo tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits for #WiiU app to unlock game-play highlights from NES & Super NES games. #NintendoDirectNA
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 1, 2015
Nintendo just announced a new DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS during today’s Nintendo Direct. Lucas will be joining the game in the future. He’ll be out in June.
Fans will be able to vote on characters they want to see after today’s presentation by visiting SmashBros.com.
