Nintendo Direct February 14

[loco365]

7AM my time. And I'll be occupied. As usual.

LOOKS LIKE I'LL HAVE TO REARRANGE MY PRIORITIES.

 

[Hadrian]

People are starting to realize that Nintendo Direct is no E3 when it comes to announcements

Normally they are a lot better, didn't you see the last one? The one that came after last years E3 was a bit "Y U NO SHOW THIS AT E3?".

Nintendo Direct: For gamers.
E3: For investors and stockholders.

Still what with the last one being recent and pretty juicy, I don't expect much HOWEVER there's little on the horizon for the last half the year when it comes to the 3DS so maybe there may be something, who can say but still it's best to just watch these without expecting F-Zero/Pokemon Trading Card Game/StarFox/Metroid Dread etc.

 

[heartgold]

Normally they are a lot better, didn't you see the last one? The one that came after last years E3 was a bit "Y U NO SHOW THIS AT E3?".

Nintendo Direct: For gamers.
E3: For investors and stockholders.

Still what with the last one being recent and pretty juicy, I don't expect much HOWEVER there's little on the horizon for the last half the year when it comes to the 3DS so maybe there may be something, who can say but still it's best to just watch these without expecting F-Zero/Pokemon Trading Card Game/StarFox/Metroid Dread etc.

With Monster hunter and luigi mansions next month, we don't have many 3DS games for the rest of the year except Pokemon X/Y, animal crossing.

Reasonable expectation:
Looking into Monster Hunter and LM2 the games for next month. Maybe some Fire Emblem stuff.
Release date for Pokemon mystery dungeon
Details on project x Zone and Animal crossing info/dates!
New E-shop games, Nintendo Direct has revealed alot of E-shop games through this.

But since the Wii U direct got new games, likely they want to talk about the 3DS's future so possibly new games either first party and third parties. Localisation of bravely default or dragon-quest.

Last thought, GBA virtual console, because previous direct Wii U version got mentioned, it makes so much sense that 3DS had it too, no?

 

[ferofax]

Last thought, GBA virtual console, because previous direct Wii U version got mentioned, it makes so much sense that 3DS had it too, no?

I get this very distinct feeling that Nintendo's plans for GBA VC is Wii U only (not sure if Wii had GBA VC titles), but I would be very glad to be proven wrong. I would also very much like SNES VC on the 3DS, but that could be a bit of a stretch.

If they upped the juicy VC releases, maybe they can tide people over in between major title releases for the 3DS. Juicy, meaning big titles, not just some random less-than-stellar games.

 

[Qtis]

I get this very distinct feeling that Nintendo's plans for GBA VC is Wii U only (not sure if Wii had GBA VC titles), but I would be very glad to be proven wrong. I would also very much like SNES VC on the 3DS, but that could be a bit of a stretch.

If they upped the juicy VC releases, maybe they can tide people over in between major title releases for the 3DS.

I do hope there is something added to the release schedule for the 3DS. It's quite a let down after LM2 and FE till the after summer time..

What I find kinda odd in the VC business by Nintendo is that some VC is limited to certain consoles/handhelds. Haven't bought any VC from the eShop yet, but having bought PSX titles from PSN, I'd like to see the same strategy being used by Nintendo: if you buy a game from the eShop, you can play it on all consoles that are capable of playing the game (and of course have access to the eShop). Cross platform save sharing would also rock for classic games! (best thing would be to be able to do that via online save storages!)

 

[Eerpow]

So the UK one will start in 20 minutes amirite?


Oh yeah right, there's a one hour difference from here. NVM

 

[heartgold]

I get this very distinct feeling that Nintendo's plans for GBA VC is Wii U only (not sure if Wii had GBA VC titles), but I would be very glad to be proven wrong. I would also very much like SNES VC on the 3DS, but that could be a bit of a stretch.

If they upped the juicy VC releases, maybe they can tide people over in between major title releases for the 3DS.

Nope, no GBA on Wii VC.

Anyhow someone on Neogaf has been going through the private videos on NOA youtube channel. It seems to be about Luigi mansions, Animal crossing and Lego City.

Nintendo's Youtube Channel has one private video in their "Nintendo Direct" playlist, and three in their "Nintendo 3DS" playlist. There are no private videos in the Wii U playlist.

Using this on the videos, I can tell that the three videos in the 3DS playlist are for FE:A, LEGO City Undercover, and AC:NL (change the number on the links to 1-3 for thumbnails). The one in the ND playlist is for tomorrow's ND I guess. This is the preview image I get for the ND video:

 

[rizzod]

calling it now... it's going to be full of disappointment.

 

[ferofax]

I do hope there is something added to the release schedule for the 3DS. It's quite a let down after LM2 and FE till the after summer time..

What I find kinda odd in the VC business by Nintendo is that some VC is limited to certain consoles/handhelds. Haven't bought any VC from the eShop yet, but having bought PSX titles from PSN, I'd like to see the same strategy being used by Nintendo: if you buy a game from the eShop, you can play it on all consoles that are capable of playing the game (and of course have access to the eShop). Cross platform save sharing would also rock for classic games! (best thing would be to be able to do that via online save storages!)

The thing is, I'm not even sure if Nintendo has a dedicated VC team per platform. If only their VC releases worked on a separate time table. Also, I'm pretty sure they have it nailed down that if you want a VC title on two different platforms, that you have to buy each separately. Like, you buy the Wii version and then you buy the 3DS version, or something like that. Not that I'm aware of any VC titles that are available for both platforms.

 

[heartgold]

calling it now... it's going to be full of disappointment.

Look above. I already posted the disappointment.

 

[rizzod]

Look above. I already posted the disappointment.

 

[porkiewpyne]

Since it's (still) Valentine's, I wonder if it's a port of :

Spoiler: NSFW and/or may contain elements of weeabooness. You have been warned.

Spoiler: I mean seriously. NSFW

Custom Maid 3D

Or

Monster Monpiece

Google these at your own risk.

Here are some links if you're too lazy.

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2013/02/penis-powered-controller-looks-familiar/
http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/09/erotic-game-now-detecting-shapes-oh-dear/
http://www.kotaku.com.au/2012/03/new-game-peripheral-tweets-your-masturbation-stats/
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/11/21/well-monster-monpiece-is-from-compile-heart/

 

[Giratina3]

NINTENDO DIRECT NEWS in Europe!

1) Luigi's Mansion 2 scheduled for a 28th March release in Europe.
2) Mario And Luigi 4 announced. Releasing in Retail and Digital Summer 2013
3) A new entry into the Mario Golf series. Mario Golf World Tour, Releasing Summer 2013
4) New downloadable content for Wii U New Super Luigi U - Releasing somepoint this year.
5) Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will have Wii U and 3DS XL Bundles on release and the 3DS XL
Circle Pad Pro releases alongside it.
6) Castlevania Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate was shown off with a set release date for 8th
March 2013, More story about the blood between the Belmonts and Dracula is revealed in this
title, releases eShop and retail.
7) Fire Emblem - Awakening releases April 19th 2013 in Europe on the eShop and Retail, Fire Emblem Limited Edition coming out aswell.
8) Etrian Odyssey IV Legends of the Titan coming to Europe aswell in Spring 2013.
9) Project X Zone was shown off aswell with a Summer 2013 release.
10) For people who haven't got Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of Time 3D - for a limited time only it's available to download at a reduced price of £19.99 [Holy crud] Starts 3PM today.
11) Splash or Crash - New Puzzle game releasing 28th February.
12) Code of Princess finally hitting Europe; Online co-op - Releasing Spring 2013.
13) New Inazuma Eleven 3DS games coming out soon - Summer 2013
14) Pokémon X/Y were briefly shown off.
14) Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Gates to Infinity coming to Europe! Releasing May 17th 2013. Both downloadable and retail.
15) Animal Crossing New Leaf releasing June 14th 2013. Both downloadable and retail.
16) New Mario Vs Donkey Kong game announced for 3DS; Spring 2013 release
17) Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D coming out this Summer on Nintendo 3DS; Video on eShop later today.

Phew... That's everything... What a Direct!!

 

[FireGrey]

Can't wait for New Super Luigi U.

 

[gamefan5]

Animal Crossing New leaf available on June 9 for NA

 

[Foxi4]

They showed some Donkey Kong Returns 3D for the 3DS on the Japanese stream, just so you guys know.

 

[Forstride]

JUNE 9TH MOTHERFUCKERS! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[Bladexdsl]

looks like I picked the perfect time to get a 3ds, glad I waited for the XL

 

[Giratina3]

Everyone keep checking my previous post for updates about Nintendo Direct in Europe! I'm updating every moment something new is announced and shown off.
That's it.... All of the Direct has aired, and I've accounted for everything they've shown off.

 

[Bladexdsl]

calling it now... it's going to be full of disappointment.

guess you were wrong