Vermillion
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Nintendo Direct was only good because we expected it to be a harbinger of glad tidings. Instead, it set us up for disappointment.
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Nintendo Direct 2012.6.22 - Jun. 21, 11PM EDT
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The fond memories of the first wave of Wii U information and non specific action figure?
Yeah, that's not happening again.
But there should be Animal Crossing. The game if devoted a good amount of time to would make this Nintendo Direct better then all of E3.
mugurumakensei
Member
As a standalone event, it was good.
Still better than the rest of E3. So I don't see the benefit of skipping this.
Also E3 is American centric so I want to hear info for where I live.
Nintendo Direct or no, Im just waiting to see when they announce the new batch of games for 3ds. It seems we have been talking about the same games forever. Im in the mood to move on to the likes of F Zero, Waverace, Metroid etc instead of jap rpg no 23 or another Mario game. I thought E3 was the time but alas... Castlevania does look great though.
Box of Bunnies
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Because the Wii U isn't coming out for another 5 months and they need to sell stuff in that period?
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Rösti
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I know Nintendo has used Ustream before for this, but Nico Nico Live?
The Japanese broadcast appears to concern software for Nintendo 3DS and Wii. And the European broadcast has just "Get all the latest Nintendo news directly from European President Satoru Shibata in this broadcast to gaming fans all across Europe." as a description.
While unlikely, maybe some news or at least a mention of Wii U will come. Mr. Iwata said himself that their E3 2012 media briefing was a bit inadequate, maybe this is a start of an attempt at redeeming themselves. Or perhaps it's just to appease investors prior to the 72nd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on the 28th of June.
Well, I will watch this but I won't be expecting any greater revelations.
The Japanese broadcast appears to concern software for Nintendo 3DS and Wii. And the European broadcast has just "Get all the latest Nintendo news directly from European President Satoru Shibata in this broadcast to gaming fans all across Europe." as a description.
While unlikely, maybe some news or at least a mention of Wii U will come. Mr. Iwata said himself that their E3 2012 media briefing was a bit inadequate, maybe this is a start of an attempt at redeeming themselves. Or perhaps it's just to appease investors prior to the 72nd Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on the 28th of June.
Well, I will watch this but I won't be expecting any greater revelations.
Because there's still probably two more Nintendo Directs after this one and before the Wii U launch.
Vermillion
Banned
It told us pretty much nothing. We found out about the pro controller, some tv functions and Miiverse (which we still don't know much about). But far be it from me to argue a subjective point.
Because they announced Luigi's Mansion and Paper Mario yonks ago. This is why I don't mind the mind they didn't make long term announcements for the WiiU.
At least after this current batch of 3DS games Nintendo should be caught up with all their original announcements so it should be fresh news here on out!
Spieler Eins
Member
The direct was basically, ,,Thank god they got that social media crap and other details out of the way, now the amazing new games can come at the conference - HYPE!!''
They told us nothing?
I thought it gave us the most information about the Wii U compared to well- anything at E3.
Vermillion
Banned
In comparison, precisely.
America is getting one too. 9PM PST tonight.
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/06/north_american_nintendo_direct_set_for_tonight
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/06/north_american_nintendo_direct_set_for_tonight
Skipping the ND?
Absolutely not. But due to the absurd timings, I'll not see it in real-time but after few hours.
I think that it's hard to be disappointed by the ND, because everybody knows that they are some sort of "News program" that focus on incoming games. No big reveals, no big announcments and so on, but footage, info, hopefully dates for the incoming games
Absolutely not. But due to the absurd timings, I'll not see it in real-time but after few hours.
I think that it's hard to be disappointed by the ND, because everybody knows that they are some sort of "News program" that focus on incoming games. No big reveals, no big announcments and so on, but footage, info, hopefully dates for the incoming games
america wins again
Thank God.
Dragon Quest X is due for release in Japan in a matter of weeks. When they say they're covering the Wii, they mean they're covering DQX.
The previous NDs have provided more news than E3 did. It's a crazy world.
Folders were a bigger megaton than most of E3. Folders of all things.
R
Rösti
Unconfirmed Member
More than ten titles for Wii will be released this year, and there's probably a heap of upcoming games for Nintendo DS as well. 3DS is by no means a legacy format, so its inclusion is only expected. Dull to see that Wii U isn't even mentioned, unless Wii means the successor as well.
Solid SOAP
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Super Mario Bros. 4, Super Smash Bros. 4, Metroid Prime 4, confirmed.
Gomenasai, my name is Iwata-Sama. and today I am inside the body of Non Specific Action Figure.
Maybe Iwata is non-specific action figure. The hero we need but yada yada
I like these Nintendo Directs. I'm expecting just info on Theatrrhythm FF, Kingdom Hearts, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Spirit Camera and uhh... eh. Lowered expectations.
Vermillion
Banned
This, basically. I don't expect anything, at all.
test_account
XP-39C²
"Why am i inside this action figure body you ask? Well, the reason is simple, my own body wasnt ready" =)
Spieler Eins
Member
The best things we ever got out of these was localisations in either EU or US. So, yeah, this certainly won't redeem E3 or anything.
Yup I just saw this one too. Now I'm hyped!
I wonder how much NoA twisted NoE's arm to make them show the European Nintendo Direct at a time suitable for the US to piggyback as they are...
We can't be sure that's exactly what happened, but I can't think of any other reason that they'd choose 5 AM for the UK, unless they are just trying to get it out ASAP.
We can't be sure that's exactly what happened, but I can't think of any other reason that they'd choose 5 AM for the UK, unless they are just trying to get it out ASAP.
Box of Bunnies
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The Letter Box note from Shibata says they want people to be able to watch it before they head to school or the office.
I think they want to have all Directs next to each other. NCL's decision is final, so NOA and NOE has to work around based on NCL's time, which is 10pm CDT. Hence NOA is at 11pm CDT, but it seems it coincides with NOE's time.
They replaced his face with bananas.
Also, to stay on topic I have my expectations low after that pretty boring pre-e3 Nintendo Direct and that pretty boring e3 conference. That was the good thing about those conferences because now I'm not expecting much.
These things are a lot more honest and predictable than conference briefings and whatever. We get to know what's coming out in the coming months, and that's it. Solid dates for things with "Q3" , stuff like that.
Gianni Merryman
Member
I'm not getting my hopes too high on this regard, still Nintendo should be well aware that we all crave for new announcements for WiiU, what with their underwhelming E3 conference.
Besides, 3DS needs more steam so as to keep the momentum going in Q4 and 2013, so I bet that's what they'll be focused on mostly.
Besides, 3DS needs more steam so as to keep the momentum going in Q4 and 2013, so I bet that's what they'll be focused on mostly.
ElectricBlanketFire
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They're going to be showing five trailers for New Super Mario Bros. 2 followed by a Steel Diver speed run.
slaughterking
Member
And then the CEO of Tecmo Koei comes on stage and proudly announces that Metroid Prime will be co-developed between Team Ninja and Omega Force.
Vyse The Legend
Member
The other Nintendo regions have it so good...
Only Nintendo 3DS games for the Direct:
Tune in this Friday for the next Nintendo Direct
Looking forward to new info, trailers and other news about the latest games - as well as titles coming up on the horizon - for Nintendo 3DS? Then look no further than the next edition of Nintendo Direct this Friday, June 22nd at 2pm AEST.
Tune in this Friday for the next Nintendo Direct
Looking forward to new info, trailers and other news about the latest games - as well as titles coming up on the horizon - for Nintendo 3DS? Then look no further than the next edition of Nintendo Direct this Friday, June 22nd at 2pm AEST.