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[squall23]

At the first Nintendo direct they stole the Thunder by announcing Monster Hunter 3G for 3DS, let alone MH4. After that everyone expects something close for every single direct

That technically wasn't a Nintendo Direct, it was a 3DS conference. I would be amazed if Iwata would do a live conference in a theatre hall for every Direct.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

It's over, now we can start making tons of thread about how Nintendo is doomed.

It's funny, usually those threads happen after GOOD NDs. What happens after boring ones?

 

[JDSN]

Give me Bayonetta 2 demo when I buy TW101.

 

[Valjean Lafitte]

Someone sum up the Direct for me in 5 words.

Luigi, Animal Crossing..who cares?

Am I imagining things or did Iwata's English skills decrease?

He really needs to stop hosting 90% of the US stream and let Reggi talk for a bit.

 

[Frodo]

Hype for a game direct that isnt gonna sell and move any units?

I'm pretty sure he said friday is a W101 direct

Oh, the game is not going to sell? So I shouldn't be excited even though the game is going to be great?

Shame on you and on your short sighted view.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Heres the Europe indie reel.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50GcvuABEHY

I think this deserves its own thread since not everybody got to see it

 

[Fey]

We already knew it was coming.

... no we didn't.

Not as much as I should, both series are several games in. Its kind of daunting for me to pick a spot to start.

Here and here

I'm quite aroused by it! I was disappointed that the trailer was music only, though. I really want to hear Nick and Maya's english voices.

Yessss, so do I. ;____;

 

[Axass]

Was this the most thrilling part of the Direct for you? Did everyone not already know that Luigi would return?

Nope, it was Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney, that you conveniently left out. Luigi was just something that wasn't even supposed to be there, but it was, so it's nice you know, even if it's just confirmation and a few screenshots. Better than not having that, I swear you guys have unreasonably high expectations.

 

[drspeedy]

Direct covers exactly what it said it will, people still complain. Why do people expect brand new game announcements for every single Nintendo Direct?

Because they REALLY need to do something more than re-presenting the same, tired info that got no one excited the first time around. Fans want to be shocked and amazed by new announcements, it's what we like. ND is the perfect place to do that.


Nintendo alone have this amazing (and, at this point, completely undeserved) ND hype train fan base waiting for any crumbs that might surprise us... and they squander that hype every time. It's obvious we're all waiting on something to bring us back into the fold, to make us rush out to throw money at Nintendo, yet they continue to disappoint rather than just hold off on these until they can throw something previously unannounced out there. It's just not worth it at this point...

I'm out, no more of these. I'll just wait until I see GAF servers down, then I'll know it was real news.

Oh, the game is not going to sell? So I shouldn't be excited even though the game is going to be great?

Shame on you and on your short sighted view.

I'm glad you're excited. But W101 isn't everyone's cup of tea. In fact, I don't think it's even on most gamers' radar. I hear next to nothing outside GAF... the genre as a whole isn't really that popular, I can't imagine W101 is going to be the new Wii Sports or NSMBW

 

[Tathanen]

Nintendo announces a Nintendo Direct to talk explicitly about games they've already announced, is clear about it in their announcement.

GAF goes into a foaming rage while watching the Direct, SHOCKED that Nintendo didn't somehow "save the Wii U" by announcing 400 new things to release in the next hour, despite the aforementioned clearly defined scope.

I really have to wonder about some of you people.

Because they REALLY need to do something more than re-presenting the same, tired info that got no one excited the first time around. Fans want to be shocked and amazed by new announcements, it's what we like. ND is the perfect place to do that.

This is not what NDs are for. You are 100% to blame for your mismanaged expectations. Nintendo does not talk about games beyond the quarter they are releasing in, unless it's a tentpole announcement Direct around E3 or something like that. This is a maintenance Direct, there is no obligation to meet the ridiculous hype applied by crazy people with no sense of reality.

 

[FZZ]

Someone sum up the Direct for me in 5 words.

Iwata has swag, neogaf lost.

 

[The Main Event]

Am I imagining things or did Iwata's English skills decrease?

"Ubee-I-Soft" :lol

 

[michaeltraps]

I've accepted we simply aren't getting Dragon Quest X. Dragon Quest XI for the 3DS is more likely. That is unless Square Enix goes completely stupid and decides to make it into a smartphone game. With them you never know but last I checked Dragon Quest isn't handled by those making decisions about everything else at Square Enix. So it should be safe.

Mirroring what Kyon said previously, I think we have a much better chance now that it has been announced for PC. Still, you never know.

I'd like to agree with you on XI for the 3DS, but SE still hasn't announced a localization for DQVII remake, and I feel like that's one they'll skip.

I think a F2P format might be good for the current WiiU install base. Maybe do a bundle too idk

I'd take it sub or no. I just want it.

 

[ElectricKaibutsu]

23:00 The presentation has started. Iwata is decked out in traditional warrior clothes. Borrowed from Koei. Starting with Nobunaga's Ambition 3DS.
23:02 Improve your skills in battle. Play multiple scenarios. StreetPass, SpotPass. Nobunaga 3DS 9/19, 5040 yen.
23:04 Metal Max 4: Moonlight Diva. Young boy Hinata stars. Joins a singer.
23:05 Tank battles. Anime voice actors. Metal Max 4 3DS 11/7, 6980 yen.
23:06 Puzzle & Dragons Z now, ported from smart devices. Match puzzle blocks to attack. New puzzle piece feature. Trade monsters, StreetPass. Puz-Dra Z 3DS Winter 2013.
23:07 Hatsune Miku Project Mirai 2 has new hair and costume customizations. New voices. 11/28, 6279 yen.
23:09 Sonic Lost World now. Control Sonic more freely. 3 adjustable speeds.
23:10 Sonic Lost World Wii U 10/24, 7329 yen. 3DS 10/24, 5229 yen. Remote control data exchange.
23:12 One Piece 3DS now. Go fishing, fight enemies together w/ friends. 11/21, 5980 yen. One Piece special edition 3DS LL sets. Luffy Red & Chopper Pink 11/21, 25,980 yen. Special edition pre-orders start soon.
23:13 Epic Mickey 2 features Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and other forgotten characters.
23:15 Epic Mickey 2 Wii U 9/26, 6090 yen. 3DS sidescroller 9/26, 5040 yen.
23:16 Monster Hunter Online Frontier Wii U now. Over 100 monster types. 1000s of weapons.
23:17 MH Frontier G free to play to hunter rank 2. 60-day beginner's pack avail. 12/11.
23:18 Demae-can food delivery service starts on Wii U tomorrow, 8/8.
23:19 Rayman Legends Wii U now. Choose any world to play. Rayman action variety.
23:20 Mario & Luigi costumes for Rayman and friends. Legends 10/17. Wii Fit U 10/31.
23:21 Art Academy Wii U available following this presentation for 400 yen.
23:23 Wii Karaoke U free day on August 10th.
23:24 Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. Shadow Triforce in the logo. Other world's Triforce.
23:25 Link turns into a drawing, travels between light/dark worlds. Ganon long-sealed.
23:26 Zelda: A Link Between Worlds coming early 2014. Wind Waker HD now.
23:27 Collect items, solve puzzles. Upgraded graphics. Events, WW controls tuned.
23:28 Zelda WW HD 9/26, 5985 yen.
23:29 Year of Luigi TV commercial w/ Luigi's Mansion 2, M&LRPG4, NSLU starts tomorrow.
23:30 Smash Bros. Wii U & 3DS screenshots w/ Luigi. SMB2 (Lost Levels) Wii U VC today.
23:31 Mario Golf: World Tour 3DS delayed to 2014. Iwata apologizes.
23:32 Darumeshi Sports Shop, 3DS DL title. Multiple sports mini-games on sale.
23:33 Batting, catching, bat lathing, etc. Unlock buyable games/discounts through play.
23:34 Negotiate prices w/ Darumeshi. Available following presentation.
23:35 Daigasso Band Bros. now. Multiplayer on per-instrument basis, 72 types.
23:37 Take your picture and apply it to an in-game singer. Auto-tune voice with chart. Become a Producer and a Professional in Daigasso Band Bros. P for 3DS.
23:38 Become a Producer and a Professional in Daigasso Band Bros. P for 3DS.
23:39 Trailers available on eShop. Next: Animal Crossing news.
23:39 Animal Crossing Community on Miiverse.
23:41 Animal Crossing Wara-Wara Plaza on Wii U. Screenshot, QR code management.
23:42 Post your animals to Miiverse. Animal Crossing Plaza free following presentation, for a limited time only.
23:43 Wonderful 101 Direct on 8/9 at 11 pm, Japan Time. The presentation is now over.

Thank you for this.

7329yen for Sonic, lol

 

[Boy Wander]

I really don't get why people are up in arms.
They explicitly stated what this direct was going to be and also, most importantly, they likely have at least another 3 or 4 up their sleeves before some of the bigger games hit. Hell, they've already announced a W101 direct and there'll probably be one for Pokemon and others too.

 

[Animekatt]

I was expecting much out of the NA Direct, so I was ok with it.

 

[Kyon]

I'm assuming the people not aroused by the PL vs AA confirmation have never played either game tbh

nnnn Guilty sis... I dont use those franchises..

I dont think I heard anything good about that game tho..

 

[Not]

Am I imagining things or did Iwata's English skills decrease?

Nah, your skills just increased, brah

 

[Gentlegoo]

So no SMT4 EU info at all.

I am honestly bummed.

Guess it is not happening.

 

[StreetsAhead]

"Ubee-I-Soft" :lol

That's just how it's said in Japanese...so maybe your point still stands.

 

[GasProblem]

I'm dissapointed in not having a SMT IV or Bravely Default release date, but still really happy about PL vs AA.

 

[tsab]

NOE Direct is up on youtube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ctvuh2laNcM

 

[Gonzo The Great]

Didn't we know about most of these already?

We knew about everything except the Animal Crossing app and Phoenix Wright vs. Ace Attorney localization announcement. Where were the updates on already announced games I was promised?

Could they not have at least slapped together some 3D World screenshots?

 

[kuppy]

Was okay I guess.
Europe finally geting ET IV and Soul Hackers makes it woth it.

 

[Reversed]

Am I imagining things or did Iwata's English skills decrease?

That shouldn't happen since your homologue and nearest competence (Kaz) speaks English way better than you.

 

[squall23]

"Ubee-I-Soft" :lol

That's honestly how Japanese people pronounce it for some reason. It's the same as them saying U-fo instead of U.F.O.

 

[StayDead]

sis... have you read any impressions? It's apparently a flop game.

I played it through from start to finish 100% and I adored every single second of it.

 

[QuiteWhittle]

Anyone capture the One Piece footage?

 

[Not]

Zelda: A Link Between Worlds coming early 2014.

This is the JP release date right? Its still coming to US in NOVEMBER right

 

[JonathanEx]

Don't know how people are disappointed. You got to hear Iwata say Australia in seemingly an Australian accent. http://youtu.be/Ctvuh2laNcM?t=12m35s

 

[Fey]

sis... have you read any impressions? It's apparently a flop game.

stop its going to be amazing

Spoiler

mediocre at worst

 

[Sadist]

So no SMT4 EU info at all.

I am honestly bummed.

Guess it is not happening.

They allready announced it.

I guess they're giving the other Atlus releases some room before SMT IV is released.

 

[Valjean Lafitte]

Nope, it was Professor Layton vs. Ace Attorney, that you conveniently left out. Luigi was just something that wasn't even supposed to be there, but it was, so it's nice you know, even if it's just confirmation and a few screenshots. Better than not having that, I swear you guys have unreasonably high expectations.

I didn't conveniently leave it out, I was only highlighting the fact that you pointed it out as one of the announcements, as if it were one of the reasons people should have appreciated the Direct more. It was a waste of time...everyone knows Luigi was going to be in Smash Bros. In the end, the Year of Luigi amounts to two games, one of which he's not even really the main star of.

 

[zroid]

It's funny, usually those threads happen after GOOD NDs. What happens after boring ones?

apathy

That's honestly how Japanese people pronounce it for some reason. It's the same as them saying U-fo instead of U.F.O.

It's actually more like U.F.O., ironically enough

He's saying U.B.I.-soft!

 

[takriel]

This is the JP release date right? Its still coming to US in NOVEMBER right

Yup. And seems that it's coming out in November in Europe, too.

 

[Baleoce]

 

[jmls1121]

Because they REALLY need to do something more than re-presenting the same, tired info that got no one excited the first time around. Fans want to be shocked and amazed by new announcements, it's what we like. ND is the perfect place to do that.


Nintendo alone have this amazing (and, at this point, completely undeserved) ND hype train fan base waiting for any crumbs that might surprise us... and they squander that hype every time. It's obvious we're all waiting on something to bring us back into the fold, to make us rush out to throw money at Nintendo, yet they continue to disappoint rather than just hold off on these until they can throw something previously unannounced out there. It's just not worth it at this point...

I'm out, no more of these. I'll just wait until I see GAF servers down, then I'll know it was real news.

I love post-direct GAF.

 

[Hiltz]

Isn't the Fall Nintendo Conference next month? Last year, it took place on September 13th.

 

[Not]

Yup. And seems that it's coming out in November in Europe, too.

Sweetz

 

[drspeedy]

This is not what NDs are for. You are 100% to blame for your mismanaged expectations. Nintendo does not talk about games beyond the quarter they are releasing in, unless it's a tentpole announcement Direct around E3 or something like that. This is a maintenance Direct, there is no obligation to meet the ridiculous hype applied by crazy people with no sense of reality.

I can think of 160,000 reasons in the last 3 months that say they should do something MASSIVELY different, and given the audience these Directs attract there's no better place to start.

 

[JoeM86]

This was a good solid Direct. Nothing mind blowing, sure, but we got dates of upcoming games, we got new details about the games. We got an indie sizzle reel. We got some coll Animal Crossing tie ins. We got a new Nintendo IP. We got Luigi in Smash Bros

What's not to like?

 

[SparksterMeta0]

I never played WL3 during the GBC era, so I'll easily download this on the 29th.

Nice to hear Layton vs Wright being localized. Not a fan of either, but I'm still glad/surprised that it's coming to the US.

AC Plaza sounds like a good app, even if it's a community one.

Other than that, nothing new as I predicted.

I am looking forward to the W101 direct.

 

[Zero-Crescent]

The NA stream was a snoozer (Here's how to take a screenshot in Pikmin 3, in excruciating detail!) until they revealed PLvsPW. The European stream sounded much better overall with the Indie Sizzle Reel, Shibata antics, and less filler. The Japanese stream was very good, with footage of One Piece, Project Mirai 2, Metal Max 4, Nobunaga's Ambition, and most importantly, Daigasso! Band Brothers P.

 

[Roo]

The disparity between the Japanese stream and NA stream is amazing.

The Japanese one had too much shovelware tbqh.

 

[Alrus]

The amount of whining and outright delusions coming with each direct is hilarious.

 

[Not]

I love post-direct GAF.

He'll be back on Friday

 

[Cody_D165]

This GIF applies every time. Personally I'm ecstatic about Layton vs Wright.

 

[TheOGB]

I missed it thinking it was in 10 minutes and the only big thing is Luigi in Smash

Is there a Nintendo Direct cycle/flowchart/something? Because this feels like something that would be on there

oh wait, spoke too soon *investigates*

 

[Kyon]

The amount of whining and outright delusions coming with each direct is hilarious.

It really is. People thinking Nintendo will do anything for the tragic WiiU line up this year are hilarious.

 

[Velcro Fly]

Glad I kept the hype meter in check. As someone who doesn't care about Layton or Phoenix Wright, it was quite boring.

We did see the dark world and more Zelda stuff but no firm release date.