Nintendo Thread: Nintendo Direct Mini 03/26/2020

[BtownKj]

gave in and picked up a wii U today. they had a $20 the deluxe bundle so I picked it up. Been talking bout getting one for the last two weeks, figured this was a sign haha. Can't wait to grab a few of the up coming titles!

 

[Mcflyy]

Hello. We already announced we will have another #NintendoDirectNA at E3, but now we can share the date/time: 6/11 at 7 am PT. #IwataSays
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) May 23, 2013

Nintendo announced via Twitter that they are holding a Nintendo Direct during E3 on June 11, 2013.
This is the Nintendo Direct all the fans are waiting for, where they will show off the new Mario 3D, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros. games along with other games.

This is do or die for Nintendo in my eyes, they have alot riding on this Direct, I expect to see everything that was announced in the Direct back in January (?) that had X, SMTxFE, Yoshi, etc.
We'll probably learn more about SEGA and Nintendo's partnership and what they 3rd game is.

There's also another firmware update that is coming this Summer so maybe they'll give some details about that, I remember reading about an insider say that owning a 3DS and Wii U will be beneficial in the near future leading people to believe that Nintendo will be converting to an account system instead of tying all your purchases to your system and be able to crossplay your VC purchases between both systems.

Nintendo has said that with this Nintendo Direct and the second half of the year they hope to reignite the Wii U and hopefully start pushing it more to make sure people know what the benefits of the Wii U are, and for their sake I hope they can achieve it cause I don't wanna see Nintendo fail.
After the XBone reveal I feel better about the Wii U, I was gonna give the Xbox a chance since I never owned any of the previous ones but after the reveal I don't care for it, I'll stick to my Wii U and get a PS4 years down the line.

 

[Mcflyy]

For a company that isn't gonna be holding a big press event they sure are doing alot of big things this year @ E3.

 

[nawghtyhare]

For a company that isn't gonna be holding a big press event they sure are doing alot of big things this year @ E3.

plan to pick one up during the holidays hopefully mario kart is out around that time

 

[Mcflyy]

Looks like Xbox did a better job at promoting the Wii U than Nintendo did

http://playeressence.com/amazon-uk-...g-microsofts-xbox-one-reveal/?fb_source=pubv1

Some rumors from a NeoGaf poster, dude is determined to prove he is correct on these assumptions.

My understanding this particular Direct would be week after next, early that week. That was the plan for this particular direct, so evidently they moved it so it can be during E3 itself...interesting. I'm still thinking there may be a smaller Mini direct week after next though. So as to not spill the beans, ill share what I believe will be the contents of this Dorect along with a few tidbits about each thing. It's going to be a largely Wii U Direct. These aren't in any particular order of actual showing, rather its going by what things people want to hear the most about.

1. Retro: Finally after at least a few years development, their game is finally ready to be unveiled. What is it? It's an old Nintendo IP that people have wanted them to do for a while, but no one thought they had the guts to do it-but they did. I'm very happy with the one they chose to do. It'll definitely fall into that "Wooooo helllll yeah!!!" category for a vast majority I think. Trailer set to be shown at the Direct.

2. Mario....wow is everyone in for a really huge treat with this!!! I know the exact title of the latest adventure. Everything's been so vague hint wise so ill say something a little more exact about it. That 100 Year Guy is right on one thing-it's an enormously large, grand adventure in scope and size. Development began on Wii, not too long after Galaxy 2 was done. This adventure brings together a lot of levels, concepts, ideas, level types, mechanics and characters people have been begging for a long time for. Maybe you'll finally see Wart again this time it makes very clever, imaginative use of the game pad but its definitely not forced. You can certainly play with traditional controls. Trailer and a giid look at game play on the Direct. Release set for late October. This October.

3. Zelda. First the bad news..it's a mid 2015 title at the soonest. They are debating between middle and Thanksgiving/Christmas 2015. Aim is to have most of if not all the game to look like that tech demo from 2 years ago. Story is the longest and grandest in the series. You MAY see some brief concept art at this E3 but they're looking more to fully unveil it early next year. They're debating between a few ideas as well as concepts and which they want to use. They want a familiar yet really fresh take on this for everyone. How soon you'll get it depends on that. They may again make a brief mention at this direct with the understanding it's still too early to show. No exact title yet. Just Zelda Wii U ATM.

4. Mario Kart U....this mighta changed but last impression I got from it is its basically a souped up Mario Kart 7...literally. Think that, online play if course and Miiverse integration slapped in. It should be out in time for this Christmas 2013. Aim was to bring out something for the U that's on the safe side that's guaranteed to help jump start the U. Some added tweaks and whistles here and there. Trailer plus some gameplay at the Direct.

5. Super Smash Bros. 4...As promised by Mr. Iwata and Reggie, it will finally be unveiled during this Direct. What you're about to see is...odd. How to describe...there will be an unveil trailer, and during this trailer a few characters in the. Roster will be announced. All the others are black shadowy silhouettes. You should get a good idea who some of them are, others will be "Who the hell's that supposed to be!?" The full roster will be gradually unveiled from now till release. Release is aiming for Thanksgiving 2014. It might slip to closer to Christmas though. The aim is to launch both the 3DS and U games same day, so they'll do what it takes to get that to happen. This is the big 2014 game for Nintendo. 3DS version is further along than the U one. That one will also be shown on th Direct. Some parts of U version done, others still cooking. Coding, etc set to start in earnest this fall. It looks great

6. General Wii U...possibly price cut, they really would rather not but they understand this nay be the only way to re jump start it. Possible Ambassador Program 2, looking at a few neat ideas for that. They will attempt one last time to very clearly communicate what the U is and isn't. They want to get people excited again and show good value.

X and Yarn Yoshi will have trailers. Both 2014 games. SMT x Fire Emblem is still too soon to show, but it's a really weird *** collaboration project-will be in a good way for fans of both,

One final huge surprise.,.its both a oh hell this makes sense and with kind of thing rolled into one. The aim is to introduce it fully in Fall of Winter. Timing still being decided. May or may not be announced at the Direct.

That's all for your Nintendo stockings, see you all after E3

Then he posted this

Holy crap I better address all these quoted posts really damn fast!!

Regarding Retro, it's Star Tropics U. I posted that a few weeks ago and stand by it.

Regarding Mario,,giving the exact title's a lot riskier..rather ill state one of the titles that was being debated and that should give you a good idea what the final title is...Super Mario Retroverse U.

Regarding Mario Kart..believe me, I expected an all new game too and am surprised its just a souped up 7. If you wanna sell to a potential username, with guaranteed sales sometimes you need to play it safe with something that's sold well.

Regarding Smash Bros...in the trailer, with the silhouette stuff, the camera is flying down an open space with the characters standing on the sides. There's a LOT if characters this time. Samurai had said he didn't want as many but they decided to go all out this time for the fans. They're wanting to do a Dojo type thing again since the last time was received very well.

Regarding 3DS direct: the U and 3DS directs are bith happening period. They had to decide 3DS or U first. Due to the U's situation and anxious people U is going first. 3DS a few days later.

Regarding Zelda: I saw one post say bs because how can I be so detailed with a 2015 game. I don't know the exact storyline for the new game. I only know its the longest in the series. I also stand by they're trying to decide which core concept to go with..they're looking for a happy middle between those that want an easier, more hand hoody experience and those that want something far more difficult. At the same time provide something more open world. THAT'S what's making development take quite a while.

Here's why I hate rumor mongering..some people who do get inside info are in fact correct but this stuff can change daily, hell hourly and if that happens then you have egg on your face. Look at Retro last year. That trailer was in the actual presentation schedule and got pulled at the last possible moment. That's why this rumor stuff can be so shaky. Some of us try to be generous and if it changes on a dime you're left in a bad spot. As of right now, Retro, 3D Mario, kart, Smash, trailers for X and Yoshi..all 100 percent sure to be in that direct. If any mod has any questions or concerns, please feel free to PM. As of this hour I can stand by my statements.

 

[pr0phecy718]

Nvm

 

[spottieottie305]

Amazon UK: Wii U Sales Skyrocket Following Microsoft’s Xbox One Reveal

It went from rank 243 to top 10...



Link
Amazon product ASIN

 

[pr0phecy718]

well thats not too surprising

hell, i'm most likely getting a wii u as well

 

[aircommandermarsfiend]

^ woah! Yeah, I'm thinking I'm just gonna cop the Wii U for exclusives/my daughter and hold off on the PS4 until later in its cycle.

Has Nintendo ever spoke about bringing any of the old school Sega games like Afterburner and Outrun to the 3DS in 3D? I own a 3DS but really only use it for old DS games and Mario Kart.

 

[Mcflyy]

^ woah! Yeah, I'm thinking I'm just gonna cop the Wii U for exclusives/my daughter and hold off on the PS4 until later in its cycle.

Has Nintendo ever spoke about bringing any of the old school Sega games like Afterburner and Outrun to the 3DS in 3D? I own a 3DS but really only use it for old DS games and Mario Kart.

Haven't read anything about those 2 games, but with SEGA and Nintendo recently partnering up to release exclusive Sonic games on Wii U & 3DS I wouldn't count out the possibility of them bringing more SEGA titles to their Virtual Console.

Just recently Nintendo announced that they were going to release 13 Game Gear games on the 3DS VC , maybe if the fans show interest in certain titles it could work out, like what happened with Earthbound.

 

[Mcflyy]

Debut Sonic Lost Worlds gameplay footage

 

[lamekilla]

Sooo....retro isn't doing a new star fox

 

[ecruteakcityboy]

Been thinking about picking up a wii u for the exclusives. I just want to play zelda on a system that doesn't crash!

 

[Mcflyy]

You'll have to wait a bit for a new Zelda game, they've announced that the game isn't coming out anytime soon, so we're probably looking at late 2014 early 2015 at best.

However they are releasing a remastered WindWaker this Fall to keep people busy until the new one comes.

 

[shogun]

Been thinking about picking up a wii u for the exclusives. I just want to play zelda on a system that doesn't crash!

I just want to play Zelda on a regular damn controller. Get rid of that motion sensor controller garbage.

 

[infam0usp]

just got a 3DS today for the low

was in a rush so I couldn't grab any games...gonna go back tomorrow; think Super Mario 3D Land will be my first pick-up.

any other recommendations?

 

[Mcflyy]

ALOT of great games for 3DS right now.

I would recommend Luigis Mansion, Ocarina of Time, Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D, Mario Kart 7, Kingdom Hearts, haven't played them but I hear nothing but good things about Fire Emblem, Kid Icarus, RE: Revelations and Professor Layton

The Eshop is another place that has some really good games too.

Also they just released Zelda Oracle of Ages/Seasons on the Virtual Console and they're both 5 bucks for a limited time.

 

[BtownKj]

just got a 3DS today for the low

was in a rush so I couldn't grab any games...gonna go back tomorrow; think Super Mario 3D Land will be my first pick-up.

any other recommendations?

New Super Mario Bros 2 is where it's at. Been playing that since I got mine and love it.

 

[infam0usp]

copped Professor Layton & The Miracle Mask yesterday, solved like 40 puzzles so far & enjoying it. the anime-style cutscenes are really dope

snagged GTA: Chinatown Wars off eBay this morning for $15...trying to get that Super Mario 3D Land for the low next

I'll eventually get NSMB2 K23J, but that Super Mario 3D Land looks wayyyyy iller (more power-ups, 3D environments) imo

 

[legreyfoxx]

just got a 3DS today for the low

was in a rush so I couldn't grab any games...gonna go back tomorrow; think Super Mario 3D Land will be my first pick-up.

any other recommendations?

3ds has a great variety of games right now. some good games worth checking out are kingdom hearts, zelda, luigi's mansion, starfox 64. and mgs snake eater.

 

[legreyfoxx]

this game looks so piff.

 

[suberzat1]

^I'm downloading it now

 

[BtownKj]

anyone played super street fighter 4 3d? I've heard great things about it.

 

[infam0usp]

^ I heard it sucks lol. my friends with DS systems say the best 2D fighters for US 3DS handhelds (region-locked unlike DS Lite) are Bleach: Dark Souls & DBZ: Supersonic Warriors 2. the best DS fighter according to most is Shonen Jump Superstars (Smash Bros-type fighter with DBZ, Bleach, One Piece, Naruto, etc. characters) but it won't play on 3DS systems cuz it's region-locked to Japan

 

[lamekilla]

First look at the new smash bros on Tuesday. It's about to get nasty people