Nintendo Direct

Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS eShop, General Nintendo, Videos, Wii U eShop | 1 Comment

Image & Form is back with another episode of “The Engine Room”. It’s another Nintendo Direct-focused video, as the studio answers fan questions about SteamWorld Heist’s appearance in the presentation. View the full video below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments

Image & Form has returned with another video for its “The Engine Room” series. In today’s edition, a big portion of the episode is dedicated to talking about working with Nintendo on SteamWorld Heist’s Nintendo Direct appearance. Check out the full video below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Let's Talk | 80 Comments

Let’s Talk #41: March 2016 Nintendo Direct thoughts

This week’s Nintendo Direct was the first time in awhile that we saw a new presentation that wasn’t about a specific game. A Pokemon broadcast was held just last week, and there was the Smash Bros. video back in December. However, the last actual Direct covering multiple games was held back in November.

Nintendo shared news about both of its current platforms, Wii U and 3DS. In terms of announcements, Paper Mario: Color Splash and Kirby: Planet Robobot were the big ones here. SNES support was also revealed for the New 3DS Virtual Console. That’s in addition to localization of Monster Hunter Generations and Rhythm Heaven Megamix, release dates for games such as Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE and Mario & Sonic Wii U, updates for Super Mario Maker and Splatoon, and more.

Nintendo Directs are always big events, so today’s Let’s Talk is dedicated to this week’s presentation. Were you happy with what was shown? Or maybe you were looking for something more/else? Regardless of how you felt, tell us in the comments below!

Highlights from last week’s topic: What do you want to see from Pokemon Sun/Moon?

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Videos, Wii U | 25 Comments

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

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS, Rumors, Wii U | 178 Comments

Dutch website N1ntendo, an outlet with a fairly decent reputation, claims to have information about tomorrow’s European Nintendo Direct. There is some reason to be skeptical, and there is no guarantee that all of the items posted will be presented during tomorrow’s broadcast. That being said, now that we’re aware of Capcom’s Monster Hunter Generations trademark which was included in N1ntendo’s leak, there is a reason to share the rumored lineup (which may or may not be incomplete).

Here’s a look at what N1ntendo posted:

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 3 Comments

We have a couple of updates from Nintendo NY straight from the store’s Twitter account.

First, Nintendo NY will be hosting an event for tomorrow’s Nintendo Direct. Fans can stop by and watch the presentation as it happens on a 15-foot screen.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 141 Comments

A new Nintendo Direct has just been announced for tomorrow. In the presentation, Wii U and 3DS games launching through summer will be covered.

Unsurprisingly, the North American website confirms that there will be no news about NX or mobile. The European presentation is confirmed to be hosted by Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata and Ed Valiente of Nintendo of Europe’s European Publisher Business department.

Tomorrow’s presentation will air at the following times:

– 2 PM PT
– 5 PM ET
– 10 PM in the UK
– 11 PM in Europe

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, Videos | 10 Comments

The full presentation for today’s Pokemon Direct has now gone live. If you missed it, you can watch it in full below.

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Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 24 Comments

Today’s Pokemon Direct will begin one hour from now. We’ve embedded the live stream below, similar to past presentations.

Since the broadcast will only last five (update: six) minutes, we’ve decided that a live blog wouldn’t make much sense. However, any major news will be added to the site immediately.

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Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments

We have a couple of new Nintendo Direct-related updates to share. First, following today’s presentation, a new Nintendo Minute will air. And for those close to New York City, a live stream of the broadcast can be watched at Nintendo World.

Here are the relevant messages from Twitter:

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