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[Starwolf_UK]

I hope for regional divergence, always makes these threads really fun (anticipating a trailer you're not currently watching etc).

Wii U UK Facebook page put this up shortly aafter their post detailing the Direct. Most likely mean nothing.

I find the inclusion of Captain Toad and NFS odd, as it just makes it look desperate (we've got to put a 2015 title and a real stretch into the list).

Edit:

Great news, nothing stops you buying the games as well. Suprisingly neither MS nor Sony stopped selling games digitally when the respective services launched. Hell, microsofts free downloads last forever last I heard regardlessof your subscription status

I thought PSN would be like "you already own this" if you had purchased games via subscription thus leaving you with no way to buy them unless you set up a different account to buy the games on (or have a different account for subscription freebies)

 

[careksims]

I hope they don't spend a lot of time on Splatoon. We got enough of it at E3 lol

 

[Principate]

Why is it obvious? Why would Nintendo necessarily have to conform to the Sony/MS model? Why not boldly challenge the model by doing something different? i.e., make it a game subscription service instead of an online subscription service?

Why would companies want money? The only reason Nintendo would start such a model would be if they had that specifically in mind. PS+ really wasn't all the popular on the PS3 and I can't imagine it was the most profitable venture either. Much like DLC consumers have welcomed paying for online with open arms. To want to start paying subscriptions to a company and not expect them to put online behind it is the height of naivety. Even with Nintendo.

There's no reason for them not to do it, the console audience has already been conditioned to it. The mere fact you want to risk the same thing again is testament to that.

 

[malikhaing_bayag]

So hyped for new Xenoblade X footage and (hopefully) other surprises!!

 

[topplehat]

Hoping for a New 3DS release date, but I think Nintendo will hold off so that holiday sales of existing 3DS aren't affected

 

[Zero²]

I find the inclusion of Captain Toad and NFS odd, as it just makes it look desperate (we've got to put a 2015 title and a real stretch into the list).

Toad is out in December at least in US, and isnt NFS an updated port?

 

[Arkam]

I hope for regional divergence, always makes these threads really fun (anticipating a trailer you're not currently watching etc).


I find the inclusion of Captain Toad and NFS odd, as it just makes it look desperate (we've got to put a 2015 title and a real stretch into the list).

Toad launches in 2 regions in 2014 and the rest the first week in January. Seems fair enough to have it in the Holiday ad to me.

 

[wiibomb]

Wii U UK Facebook page put this up shortly aafter their post detailing the Direct. Most likely mean nothing.

what is Need for Speed doing in that "exclusive list"?

 

[Mithos]

what is Need for Speed doing in that "exclusive list"?

The only version without DLC support, that exclusive is it not?

You can still buy every game on a service like PS+. Nothing prevents you from doing so.

I can? I have tried to break some of the "free" games given out on PS+ and there is no buy option available to use for me, or at least there didn't used to be one.

 

[Zero²]

I hope they don't spend a lot of time on Splatoon. We got enough of it at E3 lol

I'd like to see the single player mode or at least some new levels xP

 

[Arkam]

what is Need for Speed doing in that "exclusive list"?

What other console can you get "Need for Speed Most Wanted U" ?

 

[StreetsAhead]

I hope they don't spend a lot of time on Splatoon. We got enough of it at E3 lol

Speak for yourself - I wanna know how/what any 1 player mode is going to be like. And hear more music.

 

[Marcus]

what is Need for Speed doing in that "exclusive list"?

its not the same game. its not the same content

 

[Heroman]

Band Bros P localization would be an awesome surprise. I've played quite a bit of the "Debut" demo on my Japanese 3DS and it's a lot of fun, although my lack of Japanese reading ability kinda hinders my enjoyment a little bit, in some regards. I'd be all over an English version.

The with it is the music, they would have to get a whole new soundtrack for a usa version.

 

[wiibomb]

What other console can you get "Need for Speed Most Wanted U" ?

they seriously don't mean a slighty enhanced version to be an exclusive... right?

 

[SatoAilDarko]

Wii U UK Facebook page put this up shortly aafter their post detailing the Direct. Most likely mean nothing.

Tekken Tag Tournament 2: Wii U Edition would have made much more sense since it had extra modes and costumes in addition to unique Gamepad features.

 

[orthodoxy1095]

Why would companies want money? The only reason Nintendo would start such a model would be if they had that specifically in mind. PS+ really wasn't all the popular on the PS3 and I can't imagine it was the most profitable venture either. Much like DLC consumers have welcomed paying for online with open arms. To want to start paying subscriptions to a company and not expect them to put online behind it is the height of naivety. Even with Nintendo.

There's no reason for them not to do it, the console audience has already been conditioned to it. The mere fact you want to risk the same thing again is testament to that.

Except...I'm arguing for a completely different product because it would be an attractive model that could challenge what PS+ and GWG offer. Nintendo does not necessarily have to conform to what others are doing just because that's what's worked for other companies. I'm asking, why do you think Nintendo necessarily has to follow the market trend? Why not try something new and bold?

I can? I have tried to break some of the "free" games given out on PS+ and there is no buy option available to use for me, or at least there didn't used to be one.

I meant you can choose to not subscribe and buy your games a la carte as you want. If you subscribe to PS+ and "buy" the games when they're listed as "free," yes you can't "buy" them for full-price afterwards. Because...you own them.

 

[froliq]

Wii U UK Facebook page put this up shortly aafter their post detailing the Direct. Most likely mean nothing.

No Monster Hunter, the dream is dead.

oh, ..well 3U was on 3DS!

 

[oti]

Don't you toy with me like that

Bejieve

 

[Shaanyboi]

I expect no new game announcements beyond maybe one or two eshop games. Maybe some fleshing out of featuresets of Captain Toad, and release dates for Yoshi's Wooly World, Splatoon perhaps, etc.

The biggest thing I'd wonder is if they acknowledge the New 3DS' existence or if they'll wait until the holiday is officially over.

 

[Mpl90]

they seriously don't mean a slighty enhanced version to be an exclusive... right?

Not the same game, not the same content

 

[Akhe]

Hype fuel:

(She's the wife of Xenoblade Chronicles X Director)

 

[Persona7]

give me the bundle nintendo

 

[Roo]

I'm looking forward all the new renders and official artwork they might release after the Direct
They usually release new artwork, right?

Wii U UK Facebook page put this up shortly aafter their post detailing the Direct. Most likely mean nothing.

Proud owner of 10 of them and waiting for 3 more

 

[Dimmona]

"Zelda U... available right now on the eShop"
*drops the mic*
*bows*

Seriously though, I'm going to put my money on a March release for the New 3DS.

 

[The_Lump]

Nah, that will be a launching title in the Wii Wee, the follow up of the Wii U.

Nope, the Wii Mee will launch with *New*NSMBWiiMee (duh).

 

[wrowa]

I find the inclusion of Captain Toad and NFS odd, as it just makes it look desperate (we've got to put a 2015 title and a real stretch into the list).

That's because they forgot that Captain Toad is a 2015 release in Europe.

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European review codes are already out, I'm not kidding

 

[ChaosXVI]

I really hope we get to see a new trailer for Yoshi's Woolly World...As gorgeous as the game is, games in the Yoshi series post Yoshi's Island have had a terrible track record. This, combined with Kirby's Epic Yarn's snore inducing gameplay make me nervous of getting too exciting for it.

 

[Cosmic Dreams]

SMT x FE release date / footage.

Cmon IS. Cmon Atlus. Cmon Nintendo. #TheTimeisNow

 

[sonto340]

they seriously don't mean a slighty enhanced version to be an exclusive... right?

Its not like its much better than "Minecraft Xbox One Edition" being 'exclusive to Xbox one' or any other silly thing publishers say.

 

[uncredited male]

My worthless prediction:

This direct is largely to fuel holiday purchases so heavy on winter releases with some existing 2015 Wii U games hyped. Maybe a few unannounced 3DS games.

And a conspicuous lack of n3DS talk.

 

[dampflokfreund]

Wii U UK Facebook page put this up shortly aafter their post detailing the Direct. Most likely mean nothing.

Average lineup. Gamecube had games like F-Zero, Metroid, Paper Mario, Luigis Mansion, Wave Race, Eternal Darkness, Sunshine, Wind Waker in its first two years.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Culdcept for the west pls

 

[freakzilla3000]

I fully expect Amiibo news, lots of Captain Toad footage, Smash Bros, Sonic Boom, Yoshi's Wally World, HOPEFULLY Splatoon, Xenoblade 3DS.

I hope- X,

Not a chance but would be awesome- Zelda Wii U, New Mario (yes a new Mario)

 

[The_Lump]

Completely forgot about Amiibo. They will spend a tonne of time on those and how they interact with Smash specifically.

 

[Mine01]

I'll be at work when this thing goes up, and then I have to take a 1.5 hours bus ride to home without 3g .

Oh well i guess ill look for a summary before leaving work.

 

[sonto340]

The only version without DLC support, that exclusive is it not?



I can? I have tried to break some of the "free" games given out on PS+ and there is no buy option available to use for me, or at least there didn't used to be one.

If your PS+ Subscription lapses, then you can buy then. If your PS+ subscription hasn't lapsed you still have access to them

 

[RPGCrazied]

Have they ever announced big AAA titles on Directs before?

 

[The_Lump]

I can? I have tried to break some of the "free" games given out on PS+ and there is no buy option available to use for me, or at least there didn't used to be one.

Why would you need to? If you have PS+, they are free so you don't need to buy them. If you don't (or your subscription lapses), then you will be able to buy them as normal.

 

[Heroman]

Have they ever announced big AAA titles on Directs before?

Zelda,Yarn Yohsi,Pokemon x /y,Xenblade X and others

 

[Rich!]

Have they ever announced big AAA titles on Directs before?

Bayonetta 2

 

[freakzilla3000]

*I completely forgot that they will probably announce that the Mario Kart 8 DLC will be released following the presentation.

Any outlandish guesses anyone?

I will throw this out there- I am thinking another HD remake of at least 1 Gamecube game.... Maybe Sunshine or Metriod Prime.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Zelda,Yarn Yohsi,Pokemon x /y,Xenblade X and others

So then a new Metroid isn't out of the question?

 

[SalvaPot]

Have they ever announced big AAA titles on Directs before?

At least One Big in all of them.

Hyrule Warriors and Bayonetta 2 come to mind.

 

[The_Lump]

Have they ever announced big AAA titles on Directs before?

Pretty sure Directs are all they've announced anything on recently.

 

[JB-the-Hunter]

I hope they don't spend a lot of time on Splatoon. We got enough of it at E3 lol

We got enough of people playing the same thing over and over. I'd looooooooovve to see some brand new Splatoon stuff though. New weapons, new maps, new modes, etc.

 

[Not75Drops]

I'm pretty sure that NoE tweeted that image yesterday or the day before so it likely means nothing.

 

[Heroman]

So then a new Metroid isn't out of the question?

Condsiding they are making new Metroid games, i guess they could show them off here.

 

[StreetsAhead]

Soraya Saga also works at Monolith Soft, doesn't she? Like she's not "just" the wife of the director.

Also interesting about the amiibo stuff being accidentally uploaded for MK8. Did it really say Fox, Captain Falcon, and co would be Mii costumes? That'd justify purchasing one for me, haha.

 

[Volotaire]

I hope they don't spend a lot of time on Splatoon. We got enough of it at E3 lol

Splatoon is amazing. I played it at Eurogamer. It's just plain fun and easy to pick up and play. Looks great and feels great (except for the slightly annoying motion camera controls that you can turn off). Easily the game I enjoyed most at the event. I hope we see much more!

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I also had fun wiping the floor with the other team