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Nintendo Direct WiiU/3DS @ 8/7 - NA: 7am PT, EU: 4pm CEST
- Thread starter Stormwatch
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Announcing them is not that different from showing them. It's in the OP. The Direct is going to be about updates for games already announced.
Oh, Band Bros./Jam with the Band... The first real game to make me sad about region locking.
Well they brought the 2nd one to Europe, so maybe they'll bring this one here?
I would be really surprised if it was coming over. It was a HUGE flop. You were able to get copies for less than 10 a week or two after launch and it's a game you can still find for 3 or less nowadays.
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They obviously want to ride the current popularity of AC:NL and get some more people to buy a few Wii Us. Makes a lot of sense. They also build a install base for the next Animal Crossing on the Wii U in the process.
_illmatic_
Member
Animal crossing miiverese for Wii U on JPN Stream.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
We're getting Mario and Luigi costumes in Rayman Legends. Stop trolling and having unrealistic expectations.
Save 'N Quit
Banned
Am I the only one who was satisfied with the direct? Or is Shibata just that more awesome?
- Wind Waker release date is early October, fuck yeah
- Layton vs AA
- Shibata cosplaying Phoenix Wright
- Animal Crossing Plaza looks sweet
- Animal Crossing promotion. This is great!
I guess it helps not to hype too much.
The Direct felt a lot more 3DS oriented compared to the previous ones we got, and in those terms I felt it really provided. I think expecting any massive news for the Wii U this short after E3 was a bit of a lost cause any case. Acting as if this is the nail in the coffin is pretty laughable.
The US Direct sounded incredibly bad but the EU one was great. Shibata is an awesome spokesperson.
Only Tengami, Giana Sisters and Scram Kitty. Most games were new announcements as far as I could tell.
EDIT: After reading the list, seems about half the games were new: Cubemen 2, Forced, Knytt Underground, March of War, Monkey Pirates, Nihilumbra, Pure Chess, So Hungry, TNT Racers and Wooden Sen'Sey.
Looks like they might have axed the Triforce Charts for WW judging by the REALLY short clip they showed of him pulling out a shard out of a treasure chest.
Remember, in the original, all the shards had to be picked up in the ocean. I bet now they've simplified it to the point where the shards are in the chests that originally contained the Triforce shards.
Way less tedious all around. Less time spent out in the ocean, more spent on islands.
Also surprised they didn't get an exact release date for WW still... while Japan got one for September 26th...
Remember, in the original, all the shards had to be picked up in the ocean. I bet now they've simplified it to the point where the shards are in the chests that originally contained the Triforce shards.
Way less tedious all around. Less time spent out in the ocean, more spent on islands.
Also surprised they didn't get an exact release date for WW still... while Japan got one for September 26th...
Vermillion
Banned
Direct was so bad that GAF didn't crash.
FiveMinuteHero
Member
With Animal crossing plaza on wii u... Did they just announce animal crossing u? (Indirectly)
I still expect another Direct or presentation next month before TGS, but just the whole presentation for NOA just seemed to not make sense. No indie sizzle reel, no showcase of Splinter Cell or other 3rd party games coming out soon, and not even a Wind Waker date.
nrvalleytime
Member
What are you talking about? Nintendo has a cash reserve of 400 Billion dollars right now.
400 Billion. They have a very long way to go before coming a third-party publisher or studio.
Outtrigger888
Member
I thought it was for 3DS?
I think the Animal Crossing thing on Wii U looks good, but I can't but help feel they're missing the point since the game isn't on Wii U, and this kind of thing would be better if they just added Miiverse to 3DS. I actually own both a 3DS and a Wii U but I'd rather have a game for my 3DS get more features on the system it's on.
Korg is comming to Europe i could not be more happy with that. + i can finally play AC with my brother i was happy with this direct.
blitzwolf215
Member
All I wanted was new Tropical Freeze footage!
that and SM3DW are most likely going to be shown in the Sep/Oct Direct. Those games aren't out until Nov & Dec so they aren't going to be talked about now.
Valjean Lafitte
Banned
Was this the most thrilling part of the Direct for you? Did everyone not already know that Luigi would return?
This friday? Cool.
ElectricKaibutsu
Member
Why did I stay up for that
ABOUT ALL THE GAMES EXCEPT W101 WHY WOULD THEY FOCUS "ONLY" ON THAT GAME
HYPE MUTHAFUCKAS
CHOOOO CHOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
i remember hearing for 3ds and wii u.
HawthorneKitty
Sgt. 2nd Class in the Creep Battalion, Waifu Wars
Iwata under dat light.
Hype for a game direct that isnt gonna sell and move any units?
I'm pretty sure he said friday is a W101 direct
It's coming out for both 3DS and Wii U, possibly on the same day.
Azure Dream
Member
My prediction was wrong. Reggie didn't even appear.
Didn't we know about most of these already? Or is the news the fact they're coming to Europe?
michaeltraps
Member
I'm trying to fight that realization. I wanted my off-screen play...
Though I'm hoping they even just do a digital download version, if they don't think it's worth bringing over in a physical format. With the PC version announced, it's pretty evident that SE is doing the localization. Just need Nintendo to play ball.
"On the topic of Platinum Games, I would like to announce the pre-order bonus for Bayonetta 2"
*GAF intensifies*
"The pre-order bonus is a wig of her new hairdo"
*GAF cries*