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[Delstius]

The English translation is up.

Very interesting to read.

 

[Tom_Cody]

I just finished reading the Q & A this morning. One notable announcement that I haven't seen reported on anywhere (maybe I missed it earlier in the thread) is that Iwata announced a Mii Maker app for smart devices for 2015.

He said that it was originally supposed to come out before the end up the year but they decided to delay it in order improve its quality. Related to that, he said that they consider it to be a major release so they want the quality to be as high as possible.

He said that uses include integration back into Smash and Tomodachi life (and other Nintendo games), but also the generation of avatars for social media sites.

Very cool. I haven't really dived into the Mii features in Smash 3DS yet, so it's nice to know that there should be a flood of new user generated Miis incoming for 2015.

 

[atbigelow]

Biggest/awesomest piece I've seen in the Q&A:

Also, we will be implementing what we call a “pre-download” system with “Super Smash Bros. for Wii U” that will be released at the end of this year.
The “pre-download” system is a system in which consumers who have purchased the game before its release can download most of the game content in advance. Using this system, consumers will not have to wait for a long time to download the game after its release. They will then be able to start playing the game by only downloading a requisite minimum amount of update data.
In addition to the automatic distribution system at the time of purchase, which I have just explained, the “pre-download” system will be available with download cards sold at stores as well, by entering the download code at Nintendo e-Shop in advance. Consumers will not be required to save the download card until the release of the game if they enter the download code on the day of purchase.
This system will be implemented on Wii U first, and is planned for Nintendo 3DS next year.
As I have mentioned today, we are working on various approaches to make the digital business more user-friendly by providing a variety of payment methods, expanding distribution channels and enhancing consumer convenience.

Preloading is the last big feature I've been wanting out of the eShop. It's also far kinder to infrastructure. Very excited.