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Post by Leon on Dec 24, 2011 4:55:11 GMT -5
On December 27, Nintendo is airing a new Nintendo Direct broadcast to outline the short term plans of the Wii and 3DS. The previous ND revealed Sakura Samurai, Swapnote, the 3DS update, and heavily promoted Monster Hunter 3G. www.ustream.tv/user/Nintendo_Direct/shows For those of us in the Americas, it will stream on the evening of December 26. EDIT: Iwata has tweeted that the focus will be one games coming out by March, so the main attractions will probably be Fatal Frame and Kid Icarus. |
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Post by nocturnal YL on Dec 27, 2011 14:42:11 GMT -5
I wonder what did Iwata feel, having gone through all those games that are nothing like what Nintendo would do. Fire Emblem 13 (now subtitled Awakening and with a logo not in the series' style at all) is... interesting. It's a lot more like your typical RPG in look and feel, and the whole level-grinding thing is back. Looks like I was right when I said it would be the easiest in the series before. Not mentioned in this video, but there are rumors on sites like Kotaku and Nikkei (yes, that Japanese financial institute) that FE13 would be the first from Nintendo to feature paid DLC. Ugh... I hope not, especially if it gets an overseas release. The pre-tax, something-point-99 prices means it is extremely likely for players to end up with decimal remainders, unlike the much simpler Wii and DSi shop points, and unlikely the Japanese price tags showing one single after-tax price with zeros instead of nines at the end. Ghost Camera looks interesting in that it actually makes use of what looks like the instruction booklet. I wonder if other games will include AR materials like that (instead of as seperate cards seen in Kid Icarus). |
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Post by Da Robot on Dec 27, 2011 14:44:42 GMT -5
EDIT: (Didn't see nocturnal YL post) Nothing major announced. Live blog of what happened. andriasang.com/comzi3/nintendo_direct_live_blog/- Online confirmed for Kid Icarus - Fire Emblem: Awakening has a April 19th Jap release. (has skill system and world map from previous games) - Sakamoto showed off a new game from the WarioWare team, some sort of audio based Wii game called Kiki Trick.
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Post by Leon on Feb 21, 2012 2:12:50 GMT -5
Iwata has just announced that on Feb 22, there will be a new Nintendo Direct broadcast. We will probably here about the plans for the 3DS partnerships like Seaman. www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/nintendo_direct/index.htmlHopefully we will learn more about Fire Emblem, Kid Icarus, and any last Wii games coming before E3. |
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Post by Prince~Of~Light on Feb 21, 2012 7:02:04 GMT -5
Wahoes, can't wait, hahum!
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Post by Leon on Feb 21, 2012 11:48:17 GMT -5
I just got a swapnote from Reggie saying that NoA will have its own presentation broadcast three hours after the Japanese one. NoA hasn't had a ND since the first one back in October, can't wait for North American news.
NoE will also be providing a sub of the Japanese show, at the end will be bonus European exclusive news.
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Post by nocturnal YL on Feb 21, 2012 11:52:24 GMT -5
Ooh, NoE! Here's hoping seemingly Japan-only contents getting through, at least to Europe (although it doesn't help my situation... oh well, sooner or later I'm going to have to buy a second Japanese 3DS).
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Post by TV Eye on Feb 21, 2012 12:03:24 GMT -5
I just got a swapnote from Reggie saying that NoA will have its own presentation broadcast three hours after the Japanese one. NoA hasn't had a ND since the first one back in October, can't wait for North American news. NoE will also be providing a sub of the Japanese show, at the end will be bonus European exclusive news. Oops! Completely forgot to add you, bro. I'll check the friend codes thread after I get home from classes so you better add me too! |
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Post by Leon on Feb 22, 2012 8:13:19 GMT -5
Today was a great day for Nintendo Direct. I'll post the info for the Japanese one, I won't be home for the American show. Kid Icarus Multiplayer has a powerful three part weapon like the Dragoon from Brawl called Genesis Online is world wide - Sakurai says it's very smooth Streetpass used to trade items Spotpass downloads will be daily Iwata Asks will be up later today Twitter account @3ds_Palutena Fire Emblem The game does indeed have paid DLC The first round is free from April 19 - May 31 New maps and episodes will be available Character artist is from No More Heroes Some people are saying that you can download old characters Pokemon + Nobunaga's Ambition Priced at a staggering 5800 yen Mario Tennis Open May 24 release Has button and touch screen controls Has gyro controls Download play Online mode Fatal Frame 2 Remake June 28 Has new modes Supports 2 players Culdcept 3DS Local and internet play Has support for new players Calciobit Network support Rolling Western Available now for 1000 yen Gamegear support for eShop Crossover from SEGA, Capcom, and NamcoBandai Devil Brain Training Focuses on concentration and working memory Hardest BT yet Dr. Kawashima turns into a devil Monster Hunter has three challenge quests available today Dynasty Warriors VS Ryu Hyabusa and Ayane from Ninja Gaiden appear Yukimura Sanada, Kanetsugu Naoe, and Mitsunari Ishida from Samurai Warriors appear Miis appear as support units Fire EmblemRolling WesternIwata Asks Kid Icarus |
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Post by nocturnal YL on Feb 22, 2012 8:43:27 GMT -5
Despite what the JP site said before the show, there is zero mention of Wii this time. Even the 2DS had more exposure than Wii - infinity times that, in fact.
Based on what I've seen in the JP and EU videos (yes, I watched the same video twice in two languages, because I was late for the JP show), here are some info (that Leon didn't post):
Kid Icarus 3:
my comment: Based on the vid and Sakurai's description, the game has lots of similarities to quite a lot of games, including both Sakurai and non-Sakurai games (get ready, cameo hunters)
my comment: Also, Sakurai looked really professional in his part. I've never seen him putting so much into a game and describing it so clearly. I'm now tempted to buy this one...
European update at Twitter: @kidicarusuk
Fire Emblem 13:
JP release: April 19, 2012
EU release: somewhere in 2012
Character artist is Yusuke Kozaki
Will feature additional maps and story (paid DLC?)
my comment: (Old FE characters ... for the DLC maps, maybe?)
Mario Tennis Open:
Customizable Mii-based character (with Mario-themed sportswear too)
EU release: 25 May 2012
Culdcent:
Board/Card battle game
More balanced gameplay, in-game help system
Local + Wi-Fi
JP release: 28 Jun 2012
Dillon's Rolling Western:
Made by Vanpool, who made the Tingle games
Available right now
Swapnote
Europe's note-from-Nintendo (referring to their equivalent of NA's Reggie note?) has yet to come out; will be so in a few days
Nintendo will send notes for people with specific games (JP)
Notes available until March (JP), so download Swapnote ASAP if you have yet to do so
Thanks for the info and JP links, Leon!
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Post by Prince~Of~Light on Feb 22, 2012 9:08:26 GMT -5
Haahum, things are looking very swell indeed. Paid DLC can mean so much now IMO for upcoming games if implemented. Uprising again seems very nice pack (though again there's some similar elements to earlier games which wierds me out)
Mario Tennis Open sounds kinda interesting, though I have to think twice before buying a Mario-spinoff other than Mario Kart... and nice to hear you can actually customise your Mii and maybe it's stats?
Rolling Western was a great oddball now since I heard it's behind the creators of Tingle-series, so I can count on it being above-average fun. (-lvl-)
AND... A CROSSOVER FROM NAMCO, CAPCOM AND SEGA?!
Count me in! Can't just wait to see what it's about.
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Post by nocturnal YL on Feb 22, 2012 10:02:49 GMT -5
Forget about Nintendo of America. They had nothing more than a short 11-minute video that talked about 5 games, most of which are confirmed releases anyway.
Permission to hit Reggie in the head, please.
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Post by monkeydsuper on Feb 22, 2012 12:13:15 GMT -5
Crossover from SEGA, Capcom, and NamcoBandai I just read about this over at Siliconera. Its gonna be a 3DS game and Banpresto is involved (since they are part of Namco), so I'm going to guess for now its going to be a JP-only sequel to the JP-only Namco X Capcom SRPG game, only now its gonna have SEGA in it. |
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Post by Da Robot on Feb 22, 2012 15:12:02 GMT -5
Nintendo Europe Twitter, has confirmed Fatal Frame 2 remake will be released in Europe
Two games from Project Zero team coming to Europe Spirit Camera: The Cursed Memoir on #3DS & Project Zero 2: Wii Edition
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Post by Boo Destroyer on Feb 22, 2012 17:07:45 GMT -5
So Mario Tennis Open gets a release date, yet Luigi's Mansion 2, Paper Mario 3DS and Animal Crossing 3DS still don't get anything more?!  Permission to hit Reggie in the head, please. ...Permission granted. |
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