Same here. Lots of RPGs coming out and fairly soon. My wallet is going to be crying. Definitely the opposite reaction in here than I thought. I'm pretty stoked, honestly.
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Nintendo Direct on April 12 (3PM PT, Switch/3DS, mainly Splarms)
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Same here. Lots of RPGs coming out and fairly soon. My wallet is going to be crying. Definitely the opposite reaction in here than I thought. I'm pretty stoked, honestly.
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Deleted member 471617
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Any news on the rumored MK8 Switch bundle for $300???
The only way I can see people being disappointed in this direct is if they deliberately ignored the big ass "this is about arms and Splatoon" disclaimer and totally forgot about e3. This direct was great.
The Giant
Banned
Switch eshop game Kamiko is out now in japan. apparently it has english support.
http://gonintendo.com/stories/277939-kamiko-hits-japanese-eshop-includes-english-language-option
http://gonintendo.com/stories/277939-kamiko-hits-japanese-eshop-includes-english-language-option
Mr.Deadshot
Member
That Cloud Amiibo looks really nice. Still no reason for a Switch for me until Xenoblade 3 is out. Good 3DS lineup.
Vanillalite
Ask me about the GAF Notebook
Also feels like there are too many Amiibo.
Idk how stores are gonna stock them all.
Idk how stores are gonna stock them all.
It was the format, not the games, that I found dissapointing. I mean, the pacing was great, but they voiced everything. It's okay to explain things, but sometimes the trailer alone could've done a better job at hyping certain games.
Another thing I noticed is that we didn't see the traditional presenters from NOA (as far as I recall). I'm wondering if they are trying to have a "global" approach to Directs from now on or it's just that they weren't needed this time.
Another thing I noticed is that we didn't see the traditional presenters from NOA (as far as I recall). I'm wondering if they are trying to have a "global" approach to Directs from now on or it's just that they weren't needed this time.
It's still nothing compared to Funko Pops.
(these are from my notes, but you might be able to find a better summary elsewhere)
Hey! Pikmin (3ds) july 28
new pikmin amiibo
Ever Oasis (3ds) june 23
Monster Hunter Stories (3ds) fall 2017
YO-KAI WATCH 2: Psychic Specters (3ds) fall 2017
Culdcept Revolt (3ds) aug 29 limited edition, too
RPG Maker Fes (3ds) june 27
Miitopia (3ds) 2017
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (3ds) may 19 + DLC some free, some paid (season pass)
Team Kirby Clash Deluxe (3ds eshop) today
Kirbys Blowout Blast (3ds eshop) summer
new multiplayer action game for 3ds (kirby) // 3ds & eshop 2017
BYE-BYE BOXBOY! (3ds eshop) today
link majora's mask/twilight princess/skyward sword amiibos june 23
cloud/corrin/bayonetta july 21 two versions each
ARMS (switch) june 16
neon yellow joy-cons
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (switch) apr 28
Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (switch) may 26
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (switch) may 11 eshop // physical later date
MORE NEOGEO GAMES (mark of the wolves, etc.)
Sonic Forces (switch) holiday 2017
Sonic Mania (switch) summer
Project Mekuru (switch eshop) summer
Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star (switch) july 25
Disgaea 5 Complete (switch) may 23 demo soon
Puyo Puyo Tetris (switch) apr 24 demo today
Monopoly for Nintendo Switch (switch) fall 2017
Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition (switch) 2017
Sine Mora EX (switch) summer
Battle Chasers: Nightwar (switch) late summer, timed exclusive
PAYDAY 2 (switch) 2017
NAMCO MUSEUM (switch) summer
standalone switch dock release date may 19
Splatoon 2 (switch) july 21st now with Salmon Run (horde mode)
new splatoon amiibo (inkling girl, boy, and squid) save favorite loadouts or something
Oh don't worry, some of them will be exclusive to different stores which will totally help
TheFuzz
Member
How can they announce a Direct and say "we are talking about Splatoon 2 and ARMS," then talk about said games, and then anyone seriously say "well, disappointed."
I'm starting to think those of you saying it are in the same "pre-order cancelled" crowd that was running around this place back in February.
I'm starting to think those of you saying it are in the same "pre-order cancelled" crowd that was running around this place back in February.
KZXcellent
Member
Probably the worst Direct I've seen in a long time. Wasn't interested in any of the offerings aside from Mario Kart, Splatoon 2, Arms and Sonic Forces. I just found a lot of the games uninteresting and the Splatoon video to be a horrible advert for the game's new mode.
That said, I LOVE the visual redesign for Directs. Koizumi headlining is also good since I liked him in the Switch reveal event.
Also, people are allowed to be disappointed regardless of what Nintendo said was gonna be featured. The games they showed alongside it were middling for the most part. No need to mobilize the defense force.
That said, I LOVE the visual redesign for Directs. Koizumi headlining is also good since I liked him in the Switch reveal event.
Also, people are allowed to be disappointed regardless of what Nintendo said was gonna be featured. The games they showed alongside it were middling for the most part. No need to mobilize the defense force.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Did they announce anything that would appeal to kids and teens
Magicpaint
Member
Pretty good Direct. They delivered on what was promised and I think ARMS looks a lot of fun. It's releasing closer to Splatoon 2 than I would have thought though.
Very excited for Monster Hunter Stories omg! But where's Etrian Odyssey V, FFS Atlus :/
Didn't expect anything less. 3DS shitposting has become the norm in these sort of threads.
Very excited for Monster Hunter Stories omg! But where's Etrian Odyssey V, FFS Atlus :/
Didn't expect anything less. 3DS shitposting has become the norm in these sort of threads.
Minecraft?
DeuceGamer
Member
Thought the direct was good. They said it was mostly Arms and Splatoon 2 and we got info on a lot more.
Tye The Czar
Member
the 'ever oasis' facebook page has been updated to reflect the release date as it was shown in the direct. mark your calendars, it no longer releases may 26th, but june 23rd.
Honestly, it doesn't sound that impressive, even if it's from one of the minds behind the first FF games and the Mana series. I'll wait for impressions and reviews before I get on the train.
I love that people are disappointed in a lack of big game announcements for something we knew ahead of time would focus on 3DS, Splatoon 2 and ARMS.
Amazing.
Anyway, that was a nice little Direct. ARMS looks fantastic, Splatoon 2 continues to look great and a number of cool-looking 3DS games are coming.
Amazing.
Anyway, that was a nice little Direct. ARMS looks fantastic, Splatoon 2 continues to look great and a number of cool-looking 3DS games are coming.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Said ina thread about a nintendo direct where a grand majority of the games announced are 3rd party
You knew this when you bought your Switch.
Did you think they were going to magically announce a new AAA game to release in May-July that wasn't Splatoon 2, ARMS or Mario Kart 8 (in a Direct that was specifically stated to be about those games)?
You made the decision to buy a Switch knowing you would not be getting a big game release every single month. That was a choice you made.
ty ty at work. i now know to wait before buying a switch so i can get neon yellows
We've moved on to "this doesn't count because it's an indie game/Vita game/Wii audience game/old port", so that's progress.
wild wild rice
Member
The outrage of people who own 100 other systems when a month goes by without an exclusive is hilarious.
WhiteWaterM00se
Member
Let me explain from my standpoint why I think at this point many people could be disappointed by Nintendo's E3 if they are expecting an large amount of announcements.
(non indie).
The average Nintendo E3 conference from 2004 to present is around 50 to 55 minutes on average. Let's say Nintendo gives 5 minutes for an opening monologue and presentation conclusion . Let's say we give each game 4 minutes as well. Obviously some games like Mario will have far more than four minutes and some could have less. We will average four minutes for each game in this discussion.
Let's look at the known.
Opening Monologue ( 5 minutes)
Mario (4 minutes)
Splatoon 2 (4 minutes)
Fire Emblem Warriors (4 minutes)
Zelda DLC (4 minutes)
Fifa (4 minutes) -- yes they have a lot to discuss. Is this an Xbone port or 360 port, how do the joy cons work with the game, online, etc.
NBA 2k (4 minutes) -- same as above. I don't expect both games to actually be 4 minutes each. But, I expect Mario and Retro's game to be around 15 minutes. So it averages out.
Skyrim ( 4 minutes) Is it a port of the PC version, 360 or Xbone version?
Retro game reveal (4 minutes)
Recap and Closing (5 minutes)
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Without any surprises other than Retro we are already at 42 minutes. Out of a possible 60. Not to mention Sonic, Xeno 2, Indie sizzle real, and Nintendo will have to discuss the online app at some point. Voice chat possible with Splatoon, MK8, Arms, etc?
Will 3ds be mentioned? What about Media Apps, OS improvements, and third party announcements, or first party announcements? This means more time used up.
My point is games like SFIIU, Disgea, and others are better off being announced in a Direct separate from E3. Where are these game announcements?
Save E3 for Mario, Metroid, Madden, COD, Red Dead, Destiny, etc. Putting COD, Madden, and the like in a third party sizzle reel isn't doing your third party relations with big publishers any favors.
Nintendo should be putting out Directs every 6 weeks or so, and showcasing 1 or two new games and give updates on already announced titles. Keep Nintendo in the forefront of the publics mind. Keep Switch in the news constantly.
Nintendo burned people with Wii U. You can be upset at that comment, but they did. No question. Nintendo should be money hatting some third party titles big and small to make sure the Switch is a well rounded experience for all users, even with "teen and mature" audiences that they do not cater to with their own games.
Using these Directs to highlight these type of games and moments is a smart play. I'm taking the long view on the Switch and think it will be a success. But i can already tell, Nintendo hasn't completely changed and they are still appearing to repeat some mistakes they have been doing for over the last decade. That is scary. Hopefully E3 will surprise, but their free time there is in short supply, and utilizing these Directs to announce some larger non AAA titles would be wise.
(non indie).
The average Nintendo E3 conference from 2004 to present is around 50 to 55 minutes on average. Let's say Nintendo gives 5 minutes for an opening monologue and presentation conclusion . Let's say we give each game 4 minutes as well. Obviously some games like Mario will have far more than four minutes and some could have less. We will average four minutes for each game in this discussion.
Let's look at the known.
Opening Monologue ( 5 minutes)
Mario (4 minutes)
Splatoon 2 (4 minutes)
Fire Emblem Warriors (4 minutes)
Zelda DLC (4 minutes)
Fifa (4 minutes) -- yes they have a lot to discuss. Is this an Xbone port or 360 port, how do the joy cons work with the game, online, etc.
NBA 2k (4 minutes) -- same as above. I don't expect both games to actually be 4 minutes each. But, I expect Mario and Retro's game to be around 15 minutes. So it averages out.
Skyrim ( 4 minutes) Is it a port of the PC version, 360 or Xbone version?
Retro game reveal (4 minutes)
Recap and Closing (5 minutes)
================================
Without any surprises other than Retro we are already at 42 minutes. Out of a possible 60. Not to mention Sonic, Xeno 2, Indie sizzle real, and Nintendo will have to discuss the online app at some point. Voice chat possible with Splatoon, MK8, Arms, etc?
Will 3ds be mentioned? What about Media Apps, OS improvements, and third party announcements, or first party announcements? This means more time used up.
My point is games like SFIIU, Disgea, and others are better off being announced in a Direct separate from E3. Where are these game announcements?
Save E3 for Mario, Metroid, Madden, COD, Red Dead, Destiny, etc. Putting COD, Madden, and the like in a third party sizzle reel isn't doing your third party relations with big publishers any favors.
Nintendo should be putting out Directs every 6 weeks or so, and showcasing 1 or two new games and give updates on already announced titles. Keep Nintendo in the forefront of the publics mind. Keep Switch in the news constantly.
Nintendo burned people with Wii U. You can be upset at that comment, but they did. No question. Nintendo should be money hatting some third party titles big and small to make sure the Switch is a well rounded experience for all users, even with "teen and mature" audiences that they do not cater to with their own games.
Using these Directs to highlight these type of games and moments is a smart play. I'm taking the long view on the Switch and think it will be a success. But i can already tell, Nintendo hasn't completely changed and they are still appearing to repeat some mistakes they have been doing for over the last decade. That is scary. Hopefully E3 will surprise, but their free time there is in short supply, and utilizing these Directs to announce some larger non AAA titles would be wise.
As someone who hasn't really been a Nintendo "fan" since the NES/SNES era, but has owned every single Nintendo system they have ever produced.
I think this Direct was pretty good. It seems like the Switch is getting more support from 3rd parties than the Wii U... The Wii U launched with 3rd parties then everyone left the system as the months went on.
It feels like the opposite is happening. Hardly any 3rd parties at launch, but they are slowly jumping on board.
Stuff like Battle Chasers, Fate/EXTELLA and Payday 2 would of never been on the Wii U.
It's promising to see, and heck, with the Switch being mobile I might be more inclined to buy a game like Battle Chasers for the Switch instead of my XB1 or PS4.
I think this Direct was pretty good. It seems like the Switch is getting more support from 3rd parties than the Wii U... The Wii U launched with 3rd parties then everyone left the system as the months went on.
It feels like the opposite is happening. Hardly any 3rd parties at launch, but they are slowly jumping on board.
Stuff like Battle Chasers, Fate/EXTELLA and Payday 2 would of never been on the Wii U.
It's promising to see, and heck, with the Switch being mobile I might be more inclined to buy a game like Battle Chasers for the Switch instead of my XB1 or PS4.
Bitanator
Member
So it was a Nintendo Direct? The Hype Machine deflates again, stop getting your hopes up people. Unless this fails like the Wii U, I doubt we will have anything like that desperate mode direct they had where they laid out pretty much every game that would come out on Wii U. Wait for E3.
It's not a defense force, it's just being logical. I mean yeah, if I'm looking for sushi and walk into McDonald's I'm gonna leave hungry.
They told you what they were delivering, lol.
jts
...hate me...
Now I really hope this system fails like the Wii U for us to get that sweet, sweet 20 excellent games library.
I mean..they literally talked about over 30 games in 35 minutes 2 hours ago?
2Smashed4U
Banned
Did anyone else catch that Nintendo demoed a boob touching game in the Japanese direct?
https://youtu.be/zs_qbf4Nnzw
Is that a little unusually risque for a first party presentation lmao
https://youtu.be/zs_qbf4Nnzw
Is that a little unusually risque for a first party presentation lmao
Massive Duck. C.M.
Banned
Battle Chasers and Sine Mora EX tho
frankie_baby
Member
Nintendo made a first party game with touching cow boobs
CharminUltra
Member
Between Switch and 3DS I will be busy for a long while.
ArchedThunder
Banned
That 3D Kirby game would have been a perfect cross gen title, shame.
Splatoon 2 and ARMS are still looking great!
Splatoon 2 and ARMS are still looking great!
WhiteWaterM00se
Member
Indies don't count, at least to me. They are important, but I'm not counting them. I wasn't counting the 3ds announcements either.
Neff
Member
Pretty much. They promised little and actually delivered much more than I was expecting. Good Direct.
Anyone expecting big announcements from this was expecting too much. E3 is just around the corner.
C.Olimar788
Member
Oh my god that was underwhelming. Watching a full battle of Arms makes it look hideously boring, yeesh, and between it and Splat2n they sure made an art over taking as long as possible to tell us as little as they could.
Literally the most exciting part of the Direct to me was the Pikmin amiibo, which is. Not a good look.
Literally the most exciting part of the Direct to me was the Pikmin amiibo, which is. Not a good look.
Indies ? Which ones ?
You mean $359.99...they won't have to discount the Switch or game come Christmas...
The image was fake...Gray Joycons on the front and Neon Joycons on the side? Umm...