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Nintendo Direct 1/14/15 (6AM PST / 9AM EST)
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YAAAASSSS SORAYAAAAAAAA!!!!!! <3
Could be for Xeno3ds but remember Xenoblade X is a spring Japan release so it could show up in the Japanese Direct. Also the first time Xeno3ds was shown Soraya didn't retweet anything. Oh and didn't the Xenoblade X twitter account state that they wanted to give us some new info this month? (Although that could be related to just tweets)
Could be for Xeno3ds but remember Xenoblade X is a spring Japan release so it could show up in the Japanese Direct. Also the first time Xeno3ds was shown Soraya didn't retweet anything. Oh and didn't the Xenoblade X twitter account state that they wanted to give us some new info this month? (Although that could be related to just tweets)
Kissenkopf
Banned
o_o who would have thought that they show Zelda at the VGA? WHO REALLY THOUGHT THAT???
Yes! I so fucking called it last week that there'd be a new Direct this month, it made way too much sense!
However, I'm not expecting any major announcements other than the n3DS, and getting solid release dates for games coming between now and May, with new footage of most or even all of them. That alone should fill a big chunk of time, with Mewtwo DLC and maybe a tease at May's Mario Kart 8 DLC taking up the rest of the time.
But because the hype is fun:
Wildcard - new Wii U remaster announced...Metroid Prime 1 or Trilogy...
I'll eat my own shoe if it happens.
However, I'm not expecting any major announcements other than the n3DS, and getting solid release dates for games coming between now and May, with new footage of most or even all of them. That alone should fill a big chunk of time, with Mewtwo DLC and maybe a tease at May's Mario Kart 8 DLC taking up the rest of the time.
But because the hype is fun:
Wildcard - new Wii U remaster announced...Metroid Prime 1 or Trilogy...
I'll eat my own shoe if it happens.
I don't think so, samurai's are dead.
I know you meant Sakurai and I don't think he will talk about the online tournament mode.
I hope everyone bought some themes and gave Nintendo some gullible money for nothing, so that we now get the Sticker crane machine thing on 3DS as well. If anything will be a surprise download, it's bound to be this.
As usual, keeping my expectations in check, but I have not bought Captain Toad yet, waiting for the amiibo support patch to maybe push me over the edge. I hope this happens.
TheSlySoul
Member
Was expecting a Winter Direct, but man did they randomly announce it.
Looking forward to it.
Looking forward to it.
openrob
Member
Werll no, but I mean is that it will discuss things that we already know about, that are close to release, rather than make new announcements. I don't think we will see much new footage or details revealed over what we know. More likely to see dates and limited editions shown. (plus n3DS which is already out in other countries - minimising the hype)
Spinosaurus
Member
I'm expecting Mewtwo footage
Bjoern the Smexy
Member
Why couldn't it be 2 hours later? I'm still at work at 3pm CET 
thefreecheese
Member
It starts right when I start work tomorrow. Hopefully I can avoid spoilers until my lunch break.Why couldn't it be 2 hours later? I'm still at work at 3pm CET
openrob
Member
Bookmark the stream page and dont use GAF until lunch.
thefreecheese
Member
But the temptation...
The tough part will be my fifteen minute break where I usually check Twitter and GAF.
Interceptor
Banned
And then the Direct was over.
Nah, the last two january directs were awesome.
balladofwindfishes
Member
Oh right, forgot about that. That update comes with a new stage, new music (for that stage) and some other features, should be good and was expected to release around now. Wouldn't be surprised if they announce it's releasing the next day, or after the Direct.
Or they'll hold it and release it with Mewtwo in April, which would be crazy.
Panthalassic
Member
I thought it was today but I guess that's because the announcement came out after midnight here :V
I'll be able to see the first part of it at least, but I have a thing at 10:30. If only I didn't
I'll be able to see the first part of it at least, but I have a thing at 10:30. If only I didn't
And then the Direct was over.
I bet that's how everything will end tomorrow
I laughed hard when I saw that thread, and you were all right, haha
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
I'll be in class from 8AM to 11AM. It's going to be very hard to resist spoiling myself, especially in a boring three hour lecture. :/
TheSlySoul
Member
And then the Direct was over.
I am mostly expecting new Yoshi's Wooly Word footage and maybe some actual Star Fox gameplay. If I get those two, then I am satisfied.
Ah, damn that is one thing I forgot in my post, I definitely expect Star Fox to get a proper reveal, that will likely be the "big thing" in the Direct. If it really is coming out before summer ends (which for Nintendo is apparently October...) I feel like this is the place for it to be seen.
Doczu
Gold Member
I hope they will add some form of disabling stage hazards. Not omega stages, just normal stages without ridley, that yellow shit and stuff like that.
Peterthumpa
Member
Animal Crossing Wii U announcement. Believe.
TheMoon
Member
You have learned nothing if you think they'd a) announce all of this in one single Direct that isn't at E3 and b) that they'd announce any release date (Zelda in this case) this early.
Doesn't matter. She also RT'd all of the Shulk-in-Smash related tweets last year.
balladofwindfishes
Member
I doubt they add anything that hasn't already been mentioned by them
……forgetit
Member
And then the Direct was over.
But it'll be a pretty sweet ride until that point
Bare expectations:
-n3DS blowout: Release date for system and launch (and launch window) games. Majora's Mask and Monster Hunter 4 at launch, Code Name S.T.E.A.M. arrive one month later.
-Amiibo news: I have no idea how they are going to handle this. Maybe they'll just show off the February releases. I'm expecting more info at the next investor's briefing.
-Kirby and the Rainbow Curse: a fair amount of time/coverage, including developer interview presented over gameplay.
-Yoshi's Woolly World: Release date (likely for March). I think they will favor coverage of KRC over this in this direct.
-Splatoon: Release date to be announced for May, essentially where MK8 was last year. They will continue to present this as a major release.
-Xenoblade Chronicles X (Wii U): Will get more coverage in Japanese direct. I expect that it will get a Spring release date there and a fall release here.
-Xenoblade Chronicles (n3DS): I expect that this will come out roughly 1-2 months prior to X in each territory, similar to the staggered launch of Smash. They will want to pool the marketing of both titles.
-Star Fox: Basic tease similar to the first look we got of Woolly World in early 2013. Maybe screens, maybe just a few more details.
-Zelda: Some more nuggets to fuel the speculation engines.
My modest hopes:
-Xenoblade Chronicles 3DS announced for the first half of the 2015 in the US (the sooner the better).
-One totally new 3DS game that will release in 2015
-n3DS bundle(s) announced
-Smash Bros DLC plans are revealed to be more ambitious than just Mewtwo
-Further indication that Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem is still coming
-n3DS blowout: Release date for system and launch (and launch window) games. Majora's Mask and Monster Hunter 4 at launch, Code Name S.T.E.A.M. arrive one month later.
-Amiibo news: I have no idea how they are going to handle this. Maybe they'll just show off the February releases. I'm expecting more info at the next investor's briefing.
-Kirby and the Rainbow Curse: a fair amount of time/coverage, including developer interview presented over gameplay.
-Yoshi's Woolly World: Release date (likely for March). I think they will favor coverage of KRC over this in this direct.
-Splatoon: Release date to be announced for May, essentially where MK8 was last year. They will continue to present this as a major release.
-Xenoblade Chronicles X (Wii U): Will get more coverage in Japanese direct. I expect that it will get a Spring release date there and a fall release here.
-Xenoblade Chronicles (n3DS): I expect that this will come out roughly 1-2 months prior to X in each territory, similar to the staggered launch of Smash. They will want to pool the marketing of both titles.
-Star Fox: Basic tease similar to the first look we got of Woolly World in early 2013. Maybe screens, maybe just a few more details.
-Zelda: Some more nuggets to fuel the speculation engines.
My modest hopes:
-Xenoblade Chronicles 3DS announced for the first half of the 2015 in the US (the sooner the better).
-One totally new 3DS game that will release in 2015
-n3DS bundle(s) announced
-Smash Bros DLC plans are revealed to be more ambitious than just Mewtwo
-Further indication that Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem is still coming
DrROBschiz
Member
And then the Direct was over.
Not possible
New 3DS and MH4U wins everything
I mean the stuff we already know about is more than good enough
freeofgreed
Member
Honestly all I need is the n3DS launch date/price and Xenoblade 3DS release date and I'm good, maybe some Xenoblade X stuff. It'll be almost impossible to dissappoint me.
Man it's crazy how hyped I am for a console I already own (Hated the idea of a n3DS too when I first heard of it) and a heavily downgraded port. Probably the first gaming related event I've been hyped for in over a year.
Yeah out of all the ones I've seen thus seems to be the most accurate. Maybe toss in some Xenoblade X and a secret announcement.
Man it's crazy how hyped I am for a console I already own (Hated the idea of a n3DS too when I first heard of it) and a heavily downgraded port. Probably the first gaming related event I've been hyped for in over a year.
Yeah out of all the ones I've seen thus seems to be the most accurate. Maybe toss in some Xenoblade X and a secret announcement.
CrunchyFrog
Member
daw man now I'm getting my hopes up for a new EBA sequel. At lest we'll for sure get an n3DS release + Splatoon and Smash/Kart DLC, which is all I really need.
This.
Nintendo has done a great job positioning themselves for 2015 (at least with people like me). I will be more than happy if they only deliver what they have already announced. New announcements will only be icing on the cake.
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