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Nintendo Direct: new presentation (over) (Wii U / 3DS)
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tonyh24613
Member
Downloading RE EO2 demo.
Thanks, added that to the OP!
Jaded Alyx
Member
So for those who use the Canadian eShop and are not in Canada, your international card isn't accepted on the Canadian web shop.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
I'm not the one who's slinging fanboy mud at Sony and Microsoft because they have the AUDACITY to release HD remasters... which Nintendo has already done, making your assertion even more laughable. I don't know what's stopping them from shitting out a Super Mario Galaxy HD collection to fill the gaping holes in their release schedule. I can almost guarantee that Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Yoshi's Woolly Worlds, and Splatoon will be the only Wii U titles released in the first half of 2015. Quality software I'm sure, but the constant droughts have effectively killed their platform, especially in Japan. This is what happens when your console has ZERO third party support.
I see where you are coming from, and perhaps I'm being overly optimistic because I never would have imagined how paltry their H1's have been for two years running.
I honestly can't think of the last time Nintendo had a really strong H1 in a year. Maybe Wii in 2008 with Smash,Kart,Wii fit - or 3DS in 2013 with Fire Emblem, Luigi's Mansion, Animal Crossing, and Donkey Kong.
It's really hard to interpret. This past year, Spring meant March for Yoshi 3DS and Spring meant late May for Mario Kart. Summer for Smash 3DS meant Oct.3, and they dangled us on a hook about Smash WiiU until recently.
One thing I do know is that even Nintendo recognizes that Kirby and an unknown IP aren't going to make for a strong 1st half - especially with the competition. My guess is Mario Maker hits in March, Splatoon in May, and Yoshi in summer.
Black Soma
Member
Where's my Fatal Frame 5 Nintendo 
Don't tell me they want to release it along with the western movie.
Don't tell me they want to release it along with the western movie.
Gonzo The Great
Banned
Where's my Fatal Frame 5 Nintendo
Don't tell me they want to release it along with the western movie.
Please tell me you don't expect it to make its way overseas. They wouldn't even localize Fatal Frame 4 while the Wii was still thriving in North America. Fatal Frame 5 would Bob-omb worse than The Wonderful 101 and Bayonetta 2 combined.
It's okay to cry. ;_;
What I liked:
-Majora's Mask 3D
-All the updates on the games updated were noteworthy updates (Playable Abe Lincoln and Tom Sawyer, 4-player co-op, Single Player Campaign, weirdly urban houses, Duck Hunt Dawg)
What I didn't like:
-Nothing new aside from MM3D
-Virtual console barely mentioned, still is terrible
-Not a single fucking release date
-3DS's first half of 2015 looks incredibly empty
-Wii U's first quarter of 2015 looks empty again
-$5 for Pikmin shorts. Seems pricey. And they're not even crossbuy.
-Majora's Mask 3D
-All the updates on the games updated were noteworthy updates (Playable Abe Lincoln and Tom Sawyer, 4-player co-op, Single Player Campaign, weirdly urban houses, Duck Hunt Dawg)
What I didn't like:
-Nothing new aside from MM3D
-Virtual console barely mentioned, still is terrible
-Not a single fucking release date
-3DS's first half of 2015 looks incredibly empty
-Wii U's first quarter of 2015 looks empty again
-wasting time on indie games. If they're not exclusive, they are almost always cheaper elsewhere. I have never bought a non-exclusive indie game on a Nintendo platform, and I probably never will.
My point being that everything they showed we knew they were making. It's been forever since the last full Direct. The least they could've done was announce ONE title for WiiU that we didn't know was coming out in 2015. Another HD remake at least!
I mean, what did we really learn? We saw updates to games well in development that they had already shown running and functioning and not much else. I get the feeling everything they showed at E3 is all we're getting for 18 to 24 months. Is that it? Maybe Nintendo have moved on internally.
This is why I'm disappointed.
I don't think they want to piss off the few Wii U fans that exist. No way they let FF rot in Japan.
Nintendojitsu
Banned
I rather have Nintendo's limited resources go towards making games that Nintendo doesn't normally make. Not retreads of something that is readily available to their current platform via backwards compatibility. Japan is not a factor for home consoles anymore. Nindies are their 3rd party now.
Definitely my response.
It looks more dissimilar than I expected, actually. Smaller squads mean we should expect more unit by unit management and variety, as opposed to just upgrading types. (with disadvantage of less to manage in-map). Obviously owes a debt to VC but it will probably leave its own mark as well.
Kageshinzo
Member
Is this a new development? I was able to use my CC with the Canadian eShop last month.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Talking about the WEB version here. I tried to pre-order Smash and it told me my address and card info don't match.
I don't think anyone knows. Hopefully soon.
Damn son, that hurts D:
Kageshinzo
Member
Ah, okay. Whew, international CC is the reason I chose the Canadian region for the eShop.
Antiwhippy
the holder of the trombone
Is there a summary for the EU direct?
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Jaded Alyx
Member
Not a big deal for me. I'll just continue buying at midnight and letting it download while I sleep. Or just buy and set it to download before I go to work. Either way, I don't really get to play until I come home later in the day.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Nice summary, thanks.
You scared me for a moment
PSA: New puzzle in the 3DS plaza based on the Pikmin Shorts.
Yep, that and X-Com Enemy Unknown.
Yep, that and X-Com Enemy Unknown.
Dat pop.
He;s not exactly wrong. How often is a game released and almost immediately dropped in price a week later? Or given multiple SKUs filled with DLC and updated graphics not even a year later? This generation in getting really bad about it, and I don't see it getting any better thanks to how MS Sony locked out their previous generation of games, making any of them ripe for the re-picking...
nckillthegrimace
Member
That was okay.
I hated that they wheeled out Miyamoto just to talk about Pikmin. Again. For like the eighth time. And this time it wasn't even about a game. Also, that "nindies" section was terrible. Just flash the fucking logos and get out of there instead of pontificating about indie developers as a class. Further, last time I checked, Sega and Atlus aren't indie developers, so great job mapping that out.
Everything else was fine. Xenoblade looks great, as does Splatoon. I like that we get Kirby way before Europe because I'm petty and still annoyed that they got Bravely Default two months early and Layton vs. Wright five months early, not to mention all of those Wii RPGs. STEAM looks neat. I'm glad Majora's Mask finally got announced. I think one more game announcement or cutting the segments I complained about earlier would have pushed it from "okay" to "good" for me.
I hated that they wheeled out Miyamoto just to talk about Pikmin. Again. For like the eighth time. And this time it wasn't even about a game. Also, that "nindies" section was terrible. Just flash the fucking logos and get out of there instead of pontificating about indie developers as a class. Further, last time I checked, Sega and Atlus aren't indie developers, so great job mapping that out.
Everything else was fine. Xenoblade looks great, as does Splatoon. I like that we get Kirby way before Europe because I'm petty and still annoyed that they got Bravely Default two months early and Layton vs. Wright five months early, not to mention all of those Wii RPGs. STEAM looks neat. I'm glad Majora's Mask finally got announced. I think one more game announcement or cutting the segments I complained about earlier would have pushed it from "okay" to "good" for me.
The game is finished. The platform needs games. Seriously, if they don't bother with this game, then what's the point in getting Devil's Third and Bayonetta 2 on Wii U? They can just subtitle it for all i care, save the trouble of getting voice actors. Heck, make it e-shop exclusive. They'll certainly get the money back from the translation, at the very least.
yup... looked like he aged 10 years since last we saw him.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
That's not realtime at all tho.
Fusilli Craig
Member
That Flipnote tease; salt in my wounds Shiggy!
MrPressStart
Member
Any word on the new 3ds models coming to NA
Pretty good direct. Other than vague release windows, there was nothing that disappointed me.
Majora's Mask 3DS, fuck yeah
Captain Toad, great look at more stages
Codename STEAM, still looking good
Kirby, multiplayer madness
Mario Kart 8, tracks look fantastic
Amiibo support looks neat
Splatoon, not sure how they made it look even better, but they did
XCX, just.......whoa.......fuck, waiting hurts
More Indie Games, yes please
Just surprised there wasn't any Sonic Boom info other than the puzzle.
Majora's Mask 3DS, fuck yeah
Captain Toad, great look at more stages
Codename STEAM, still looking good
Kirby, multiplayer madness
Mario Kart 8, tracks look fantastic
Amiibo support looks neat
Splatoon, not sure how they made it look even better, but they did
XCX, just.......whoa.......fuck, waiting hurts
More Indie Games, yes please
Just surprised there wasn't any Sonic Boom info other than the puzzle.
C.Olimar788
Member
Not a bad Direct, but I couldn't help but find some of it... lackluster. Maybe I'm just bitter and cynical right now.
"To show our support for Indies, here's a Commander Video trophy that took us a grand total of three minutes to port over a model, pose, and write a description for!"
"Hey, Pikmin movies! They're short, only about twenty minutes. Five bucks a piece! No crossbuy!"
Splatoon looks freaking sweet though, I am very excited for that. I'm stoked that it has a single player campaign - that's all I needed to know to secure my purchase.
Also I am now officially locked in to buying the Link Amiibo because of the Spinner. Damn you, Nintendo!
"To show our support for Indies, here's a Commander Video trophy that took us a grand total of three minutes to port over a model, pose, and write a description for!"
"Hey, Pikmin movies! They're short, only about twenty minutes. Five bucks a piece! No crossbuy!"
Splatoon looks freaking sweet though, I am very excited for that. I'm stoked that it has a single player campaign - that's all I needed to know to secure my purchase.
Also I am now officially locked in to buying the Link Amiibo because of the Spinner. Damn you, Nintendo!
Not75Drops
Member
Hopefully this shows that bimonthly regular directs are back. January next.
Oh but isn't 3DS support looking weak first party wise in 2015? All I can think of is S.T.E.A.M. and Majora's Mask.
Oh but isn't 3DS support looking weak first party wise in 2015? All I can think of is S.T.E.A.M. and Majora's Mask.
moltonasty
Member
Maybe I misunderstood but I thought it was $5 for all 3 videos? If it's $5 each it's kind of a rip. If it's $5 for all then it's a fantastic deal.