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[KingSnake]

[岩田]世界同時配信時は、これまで夜11時から中継を行ってきたNintendo Directですが、今回は時間を変更し、朝に放映させていただくことにいたしました。中継がご覧いただけなくなる方にはご不便をお掛けして誠に申し訳ございません。#NintendoDirectJP
https://twitter.com/Nintendo/status/433723217140674560

Interesting, they wanted to air on 11pm JST at first, but decided to delay it...

EDIT: ah got ninja'd by previous page lol

So something has to be ready after this Direct. Firmware, eshop or mobile app?

 

[Mr. RPG]

DQVII localization announcement this time for sure right? Right?

Yes.

By the way, who is Soraya?

This person?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soraya_Saga

 

[NotLiquid]

Isn't DKCR:TF releasing tomorrow in Japan? I think that they will not only show a launch trailer of the game, but also reveal a DK-related Smash Bros. 4 character; presumeably Diddy, but he is a veteran and IIRC they used the Directs to show new characters - so Dixie?

No matter what, I'm sure a new Smash Bros. character will be revealed

They used Directs to casually reveal Luigi and Sonic so it wouldn't be beyond them to announce veterans.

As much as I want to see my main o.g. Diddy in action again I kind of hope Sakurai has something more exciting in store.

 

[Trago]

Also, I think Devil's Third might be re revealed

 

[Camjo-Z]

Isn't DKCR:TF releasing tomorrow in Japan? I think that they will not only show a launch trailer of the game, but also reveal a DK-related Smash Bros. 4 character; presumeably Diddy, but he is a veteran and IIRC they used the Directs to show new characters - so Dixie?

No matter what, I'm sure a new Smash Bros. character will be revealed

IIRC they've showed Luigi, Sonic, and Rosalina at Directs. Diddy wouldn't be unprecedented, but Dixie seems like a definite possibility.

 

[Haines]

Ooh I forgot about MK. I expect an awesome show of it

 

[botty]

This is the one guys.

 

[Outtrigger888]

Im expecting at least one curveball.

 

[Lunar15]

I think you just illustrated exactly why I should continue to set my expectations low ;P

But yeah, it's not that I don't think they can't have surprises, it's just I can't expect anything but the most tepid of announcements. I hope I am wrong though. I'd love to be. I appreciate the Wii U, but without significant changes, I can't imagine how dire the future will be for us owners.

I agree with you almost 99.9%, but remember, we did have a few interesting announcements and new trailers in last year's 2013 January Direct. Nothing major, but it was a pretty fun direct.

 

[Exterminieren]

Not expecting much here.

Tropical Freeze Launch Trailer and explanations. Maybe a TF-related reveal for Smash.
New Mario Kart trailer
Kirby release date for the West
New Yoshi's New Island trailer
Maybe SMTIV for Europe
Another Layton x AA trailer
For Pokémon, a western reveal of Diancie and a hint at the content it might unlock in X and Y.
Maybe a couple of vaguely interesting 3DS reveals- nothing too megaton-y, but interesting at least.

By the way, who is Soraya?

This person?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soraya_Saga

That's the one. Her retweeting of the announcement for last January's Direct was what really set the hype on fire for that one.

 

[Jagsrock]

What if they announced an "N64 Gold Collection" featuring both retail and online HD releases of some of the N64's best games:

Super Mario 64
Pokemon Pak (Pokemon Snap and Pokemon Stadium)
Ocarina / Majora combo pack
Rare Shooter collection (Goldeneye / Perfect Dark)
Turok Triliogy
Kong Kollection (Donkey Kong 64 and Diddy Kong Racing)


I still dream that they do this one day...I know some licensing / rights issues would come up but I just loved the N64 so much...

That would be glorious.

 

[Oersted]

Yes.

By the way, who is Soraya?

This person?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soraya_Saga

Yep. Last time she RT we got more X. In Soraya we trust.

 

[Nibel]

They used Directs to casually reveal Luigi and Sonic so it wouldn't be beyond them to announce veterans.

As much as I want to see my main o.g. Diddy in action again I kind of hope Sakurai has something more exciting in store.

IIRC they've showed Luigi, Sonic, and Rosalina at Directs. Diddy wouldn't be unprecedented, but Dixie seems like a definite possibility.

Mhm, seems kind of I misremembered those reveals; so yeah, Diddy might be revealed since they revealed Sonic when Lost Worlds was shown

 

[chadboban]

I think you just illustrated exactly why I should continue to set my expectations low ;P

But yeah, it's not that I don't think they can't have surprises, it's just I can't expect anything but the most tepid of announcements. I hope I am wrong though. I'd love to be. I appreciate the Wii U, but without significant changes, I can't imagine how dire the future will be for us owners.

Right there with you man.

 

[Amir0x]

I agree with you almost 99.9%, but remember, we did have a few interesting announcements and new trailers in last year's 2013 January Direct. Nothing major, but it was a pretty fun direct.

i would just die for any footage of Fire Emblem X Shin Megami Tensei

 

[daripad]

Isn't DKCR:TF releasing tomorrow in Japan? I think that they will not only show a launch trailer of the game, but also reveal a DK-related Smash Bros. 4 character; presumeably Diddy, but he is a veteran and IIRC they used the Directs to show new characters - so Dixie?

No matter what, I'm sure a new Smash Bros. character will be revealed

Or fucking Cranky Kong.
I really want to see more about Mario Kart 8 roster and tracks, specially the returning ones.

 

[javac]

Nintendo have uploaded a bunch of 'New owners manual' videos on YouTube for the 3DS. I wonder why. Just goes through basic stuff like built in apps like face raiders and the activity log. Random.

 

[The Boat]

I wonder if we'll see something about Hyrule Warriors.

 

[BY2K]

Let's GO!

 

[bobbychalkers]

Japan's having one too? Hype increased.

-bayonetta 2 trailer for wii u. announced for 360, ps3, and vita at a later date.

Is that even legally possible based on what we know?

 

[Lunar15]

i would just die for any footage of Fire Emblem X Shin Megami Tensei

I think that might actually come out closer to Atlus' big 25th Anniversary stuff they're planning.

 

[cacildo]

This is the one guys.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GD3VsesSBsw

 

[Frodo]

Is Japan Direct at the same time as EU/US Direct?

 

[Aquamarine]

Is that even legally possible based on what we know?

Nintendo paid for its development...it's not possible unless Nintendo made some deal to release it on other platforms...and there's no good reason why they would do that.

 

[Sadist]

So after the Hyrule Warriors reveal, what's next?

- Pokemon Dating Simulator by the Love Plus team?
- Takamura's Bloody Castle by Team Ninja?
- Ultra Metroid by Armature Studios?
- Captain Falcon Action game by Platinum Games?
- Nintendo x Capcom?

Place yo bets!

 

[Drago]

I REALLY hope they touch on those GBA VC games they promised.

its nice to want things

i've been disappointed for a years worth of directs about gba games. at this point i'm just considering the idea a wacky dream i had one time.

 

[Haines]

Dixie would seem like a bit of a waste in smash.

 

[Amir0x]

I think that might actually come out closer to Atlus' big 25th Anniversary stuff they're planning.

Yeah, I don't expect it. But that single thing by itself would make any show that it happens at fully worth it. My body is so ready.

 

[Aquamarine]

So after the Hyrule Warriors reveal, what's next?

- Pokemon Dating Simulator by the Love Plus team?
- Takamura's Bloody Castle by Team Ninja?
- Ultra Metroid by Armature Studios?
- Captain Falcon Action game by Platinum Games?
- Nintendo x Capcom?

Place yo bets!

More waifus?

 

[LoveCake]

Hope there is some new WiiU games we don't already know about in this Direct.

 

[Kissenkopf]

Is that even legally possible based on what we know?

Nope. Nintendo funded Bayonetta 2.

 

[Raven77]

I hate to use the term but Nintendo needs a Megaton. Earthbound, Capcom vs Nintendo, something people have been wanting for ages.

 

[MisterHero]

yup guys we're getting the Zelda the Hedgehog crossover we've waited decades for

 

[Texhex]

 

[Neoxon]

I know



lol. Ever since Capcom remade Ducktales I've been wishing for a Little Nemo announcement every fucking day! Hopefully we can at least get it on the VC one day. Never happened on the Wii though.

Well you're in luck, DuckTales Remastered sold much better than Capcom anticipated, which pretty much means Capcom is more likely to remaster more classic Disney games.

The thing is, Chip n' Dale (& Darkwing Duck) are probably next in line for the Remastered treatment.

 

[Mlatador]

Hope there is some new WiiU games we don't already know about in this Direct.

You mean Earthbound U?

 

[daripad]

Dixie would seem like a bit of a waste in smash.

Wait what? People have claimed for her since the Brawl days and she's got a good moveset potential

 

[kuroneko0509]

So something has to be ready after this Direct. Firmware, eshop or mobile app?

No idea... Probably a new, unrevealed stuff... that's my bet.

 

[Malvingt2]

oh?

 

[Frodo]

Gimme a smaller Wii U with no disk drive and a lighter updated Gamepad and I'll buy it again, Nintendo (though, I'd be the only one buying it).

Though the new SKU is probably a bundle.

 

[starwarsfan541]

Wait what? People have claimed for her since the Brawl days and she's got a good moveset potential

K Rool in Smash and secret post game content boss

BELIEVE

 

[Mlatador]

MK8 SKU

or

SM3DW SKU

Calling it now.

 

[abstract alien]

Also, time to break out this "handy" gif again I guess:

Wow

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

It's Zelda.

They wouldn't even give Majora's Mask 3DS to ONM.

 

[Aquamarine]

Rumor: Mother 4 for Wii U to be announced in tomorrow's Nintendo Direct.

That is also interesting.

 

[Amir0x]

Wonder what they could do to make it appealing if they did announce something

NSMB + NSLB + Super Mario 3D World + 64GB HDD for $249.99

is there actually any SKU set up that could make it light the market on fire?

 

[kuroneko0509]

Is Japan Direct at the same time as EU/US Direct?

Yes

 

[Frodo]

Yes

Thanks!

 

[Tripy73]

AHAHAHAHAH and the secret chip also?

 

[daripad]

K Rool in Smash and secret post game content boss

BELIEVE

No, he is boring and no one cares about him now. I'd prefer Cranky 1000 times over him