finalflame
Banned
Watch them find a way to devote even more time to something Pikmin related.
Pikmin 4 announcement incoming.
HYPE
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Nintendo Direct 1/14/15 (6AM PST / 9AM EST)
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Pikmin 4 announcement incoming.
He didn't retweet for the Shulk reveal until about 2 hours before the Direct started. He also hasn't tweeted anything this month.
Here is how you will never be let down by a Nintendo Direct:
Expect the Expected (i.e all the stuff we already know about) and thats it.
That way any actual surprise is legit surprising and cool.
Far too many people go into a direct expecting the moon and stars and shit. And then get mad when its not met.
Expect the Expected (i.e all the stuff we already know about) and thats it.
That way any actual surprise is legit surprising and cool.
Far too many people go into a direct expecting the moon and stars and shit. And then get mad when its not met.
fredrancour
Member
Watch them find a way to devote even more time to something Pikmin related.
They explicitly said they intended to make more Pikmin games at some point while doing the cgi shorts, right? I didn't imagine that?
I don't really expect one any time soon. Rather, I expect a port or remaster of one as soon as they release a handheld with a screen whose resolution is high enough to not render the game unplayable.
ShikabaneHime13
Gold Member
Since I am wide awake and lying in bed playing my 3DS, I began wondering how likely it is we would see some third party announcements even though the main focus is on Spring releases. I, for one, would be thrilled to hear of an official Yōkai Watch and Bravely asecond localization
fredrancour
Member
Still no Soraya Saga tweet heh?
Guess we won't see Xenoblade
I could've sworn somebody posted in the thread to show that she did hours and hours ago.
Yep you're right, my bad.
DownGrader
Member
Still no Soraya Saga tweet heh?
Guess we won't see Xenoblade
The announcement was reposted by her from the beginning... if I, of course, didn't miss something in the past 10 hours of sleeping.
Still no Soraya Saga tweet heh?
Guess we won't see Xenoblade
She tweeted a long time ago.
MrSaturn99
Member
Maaaaaaaan I can't sleep.
Think I need new sleep meds.
Think I need new sleep meds.
Mango The Magician
Banned
Lol, I was expecting another push for the Pikmin 3 demo to be honest or talk about how well received the Pikmin shorts were.
Ehh...I'm just being cynical, I wouldn't be suprised though if they find a way to talk about Pikmin 3 or something related.
SpecialAgentZ
Member
I hope your body won't explode when they announce Metroid Prime 4 + Prime HD Collection U.
Agent Gibbs
Member
surely they will reveal n64 and gamecube VC content? i mean the WiiU is in its twillight and we haven't yet got the promised features like TVii
Masked Man
I said wow
But he's already in th--er, never mind. Realistically speaking, though, I think they would prioritize reviving Wolf and/or Lucas before FE-Roy. I could see the implementation of alternate costumes as DLC, a la Alph or the Koopalings. I'm sure they have more DLC in the works that they just haven't revealed yet, but I don't know if they're going to announce it any time soon.
finalflame
Banned
I am pretty sure Nintendo has abandoned TVii. It's all but deprecated.
I sure do hope we get some VC announcements. At least the promised DS VC on WiiU. Although GC VC content would be superb.
I donno. I'd like Lucas and Wolf more, but Roy requires so much less work that I could see him coming sooner. There isn't a single cut character I wouldn't mind coming back, though, so I'd be happy with just about any character or stage announcements.
They abandoned TVii long time ago.
Woooo today's the day. It's impossible to keep your expectations to a minimum with threads like this.
Out of curiosity, does anybody know if at any time in the past the contents of a Direct have in fact ever been leaked before the actual thing? I don't know what amazes me more, how good Ninty are at keeping secrets, or the effort people go to online to make stuff up with "official leaked documents".
By the way, my next door neighbour who is sleeping with someone at Nintendo told me we're DEFINITELY getting Okami 2, Billy Hatcher 2 and Space Station Silicon Valley 2, all on Wii U. 🎉
Out of curiosity, does anybody know if at any time in the past the contents of a Direct have in fact ever been leaked before the actual thing? I don't know what amazes me more, how good Ninty are at keeping secrets, or the effort people go to online to make stuff up with "official leaked documents".
By the way, my next door neighbour who is sleeping with someone at Nintendo told me we're DEFINITELY getting Okami 2, Billy Hatcher 2 and Space Station Silicon Valley 2, all on Wii U. 🎉
I already have a DS game on my Wii U? N64 would be nice though I guess. Gamecube would be even better!
Predictions
- New 3DS release dates and price
- Next wave of Amiibo, maybe something to placate those whose favourite figures sold out
- More Majora's Mask footage and details
- Codename STEAM trailer
- Mario Maker release date, new trailer (fingers crossed for Yoshi and Star Coins)
- Starfox U
- Splatoon trailer
- X trailer, maybe release date
- SMT x FE reveal
- Small Zelda update, maybe teaser trailer
(Not expecting any new game announcements)
- New 3DS release dates and price
- Next wave of Amiibo, maybe something to placate those whose favourite figures sold out
- More Majora's Mask footage and details
- Codename STEAM trailer
- Mario Maker release date, new trailer (fingers crossed for Yoshi and Star Coins)
- Starfox U
- Splatoon trailer
- X trailer, maybe release date
- SMT x FE reveal
- Small Zelda update, maybe teaser trailer
(Not expecting any new game announcements)
Probably $10 for N64 and $15-20 for DS
Edit: oh, you said upgrade..
Probably somewhere between $3-5
fredrancour
Member
It's a buck for NES (originally 5 to purchase) and 1.50 for SNES (originally 8 to purchase) right? If they ever actually release the n64 ones I'm expecting EDIT: well, hoping, for 2 or 2.50. Doesn't seem too out-of-line.
At this point, though, I'm wondering if they are postponing N64 games for other reasons. Perhaps they don't want any N64 VC games around to compete with their own remakes, like Majora's Mask 3d, or want to wait as long as possible to ensure any emulator is ready to become a persistent or cross-platform thing next generation.
It's not really greed considering manpower goes into it. It's not as simple as copy/paste.
DownGrader
Member
That was a free test release, what we are waiting is the full-fledged library. I really want to play Mario Kart DS on the home console... for some strange reason.
Well then they should have upped the price of the system and spent more money getting that manpower. Playing games is the one thing I expect a game system to do. I don't expect to be charged to play games I already bought on the system I already bought. I don't get charged to play PS1 games I bought for my PS3 on my Vita, I don't expect to get charged for NES games I bought for my Wii on my Wii U. In addition, its irritating knowing that if they designed the gamepad a little better and allowed it to be used as a classic controller while in Wii mode, I wouldn't have a reason to update. But because of a complete lack of foresight designing the Wii U, they expect me to pay an extra dollar just to play the same game I already bought from them.
Nintendojitsu
Banned
Only on NeoGAF, would the whims of a professional troll such as Chris Koehler be entertained.
I doubt they'll ever put out a full-fledged library. Expect drip feeding as per usual I'm afraid.
How long is this direct?
DownGrader
Member
I understand your frustration, but it's not "the same game", especially if you are European (but I suppose you're not) - proper 60 Hz and the lack of half-assed PAL "optimisation" from 80's-90's, as well as savestates, multitasking etc. are something worth paying a dime for.
DownGrader
Member
As long as it will be on par with current GBA library, I'll be OK. NES/SNES Wii U libraries are the joke, I agree.
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Long enough for the bombs to drop
Nimmermehr
Neo Member
A Lost Vikings style spinoff featuring Pikmin would be awesome!
In this case the Exptected is actually enough for me. I just want more information on MM 3D and its release date here in Europe. That's all, everything else is bonus.
keisuke999
Member
Since it was announced worldwide and taking place simultaneously worldwide, safe to say it'll be a longer one.
EDIT: Holding my breathing for Metroidvania Maker...lol
Yeah because the other directs weren't worldwide...
Hopefully! Maybe since it's newer they won't have as much trouble with copyrights and such.
Masked Man
I said wow
Would he, though? Part of the problem with Mewtwo is that his (Melee) data was too old to port directly, whereas Brawl data is more recent and presumably easier to work into the new engine, so I feel like Lucas and Wolf have a better chance than Roy at this point. I could be completely wrong, of course, and I'm with you: I'd be totally happy with any and all new characters or stages! Because of her popularity, I could see a Shizue/Isabelle alt. costume for Villager. Whatever info we get, I have a feeling it will come pretty early on in the Direct.
DownGrader
Member
Worldwide presentations are not something happening very often. Yes, the last Direct was worldwide, as well as Smash Bros 50 Fact one, but, aside from these, the last time we haad an international non-E3 presentation was October 2013.
Serious Predictions:
N3DS trailer with features
N3DS date/price/availability details
Smash 3DS amiibo patch detailed
N3DS ambassador available at Nintendo World Store right after the Direct (US only)
Xenoblade 3D trailer, dates (available WW from February)
Puzzle&Dragon x Mario trailer, date (JP only) / MH4U trailer, date (US/PAL only)
Majora's Mask 3D trailer, date
HW DLC packs details and dates
Kirby trailer, dates confirmed for US/JP, still second half for PAL
Yoshi trailer, date with Q2 release WW
Capitan Toad amiibo features details + Third wave of amiibo discussed
Code name Steam trailer, dates
Mario Maker trailer, date for April
Some JP only games trailer, footages, dates for 3DS, including Rodea [Wii U also] (JP Direct only) / Some 3DS Localization confirmed for the West, like Little Battlers/FF Explorer trailers, dates (US/PAL only)
Xenoblade X trailer with date set for JP, generic 2015 date for US/PAL
*No Splatoon because they will do a dedicated Direct in March to announce its May release
N3DS trailer with features
N3DS date/price/availability details
Smash 3DS amiibo patch detailed
N3DS ambassador available at Nintendo World Store right after the Direct (US only)
Xenoblade 3D trailer, dates (available WW from February)
Puzzle&Dragon x Mario trailer, date (JP only) / MH4U trailer, date (US/PAL only)
Majora's Mask 3D trailer, date
HW DLC packs details and dates
Kirby trailer, dates confirmed for US/JP, still second half for PAL
Yoshi trailer, date with Q2 release WW
Capitan Toad amiibo features details + Third wave of amiibo discussed
Code name Steam trailer, dates
Mario Maker trailer, date for April
Some JP only games trailer, footages, dates for 3DS, including Rodea [Wii U also] (JP Direct only) / Some 3DS Localization confirmed for the West, like Little Battlers/FF Explorer trailers, dates (US/PAL only)
Xenoblade X trailer with date set for JP, generic 2015 date for US/PAL
*No Splatoon because they will do a dedicated Direct in March to announce its May release
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Banned
I guess the Japanese Direct will be meatier with new trailers (Xenoblade X) and stuff, considering that it won't waste time on the N3DS. Or maybe it's just going to be shorter.
DownGrader
Member
On the other hand, they can have more trouble with emulation, especially if they want to implement DS Download Play or restore online capabilities.
Please...
Worldwide Directs have been absent in 2014 due to Iwata having to take a break due to his health, and they didn't really want to do too many without him.
You are mistaken though, worldwide is typically US/Europe/Japan, and November's was that, as was February 2014
I donno. I'd kinda expect them to just work off of Marth's Smash 4 animations instead of porting Roy's Melee ones, should they ever put Roy in the game.
I also kinda wonder if they've at all contemplated asking the Project M team to use Mewtwo's animation assets. I doubt they have or ever will, but I wonder if it's even crossed their mind as a way to save time and money.