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[Zeppeli]

Waiting for Masuda to retweet the Direct before I go balls-to-the-wall hype mode.

 

[Riki]

The irony of it all is that most are focused on X.

It's really the only game we need to know about.

 

[antonz]

Seems odd they are doing a 2nd focused on spring 2014 Direct. December 18th Direct was touted as the same thing. If we are expecting to see stuff from X etc. that would certainly be beyond spring unless Nintendo suddenly has one hell of a spring lineup

 

[Salih]

Someone better watch out for Suda's twitter. Maybe we get a suprise NMH3 annoucement, son!

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

We're probably going to get a new DK character whether its from the direct or Sakurai himself.

Maybe in his picture tonight, Sakurai will hint at something for the Direct.

 

[Shaanyboi]

I think it's still safe to assume we won't see Zelda until E3... but what if they choose to delay a lot of their announcements for E3? As in we don't see any new software for the next four months?

 

[FireVoa]

The last ND was really good so it helped raise my hype levels for this one unfortunately. Oh well, can't be helped... Pour it on Nintendo, pour it all on!!!

 

[Einbroch]

Just focused on spring games? Expect disappointment for those looking for bombs.

 

[Riki]

Just focused on spring games? Expect disappointment for those looking for bombs.

We're getting X and Bayo 2 trailers. It's already a good Direct.

 

[Ragus]

X's final name has leaked on 4chan:

Xtr3me Mechs

 

[Instro]

It's really the only game we need to know about.

Real talk.

 

[Zeppeli]

Just focused on spring games? Expect disappointment for those looking for bombs.

IIRC last January's direct was a "Spring direct" and it announced multiple games including WWHD and X

 

[rjinaz]

X's final name has leaked on 4chan:

Xtr3me Mechs

Somehow I doubt this. That sounds like a fighter title.

 

[spyroflame0487]

Consider me on that Hype Train.
I'd be willing to bank on a handful of new titles for this year that we had no idea about. If I'm remembering right, Super Mario 3D World was like that; first talked about in the Jan. Direct, then shown at E3 and released in Oct/Nov, right?

I'd like some more info on Yarn Yoshi, X and SMT X FE. It'd be interesting to see if they really push/talk much about Mario Kart since that's really the only big Pre-Spring game that'll be out....I think.

Hopefully we'll also get some more info on Kirby coming out over here...and maybe some more 3DS titles since that front is looking a little dense.

Anyone think we'll see some Indie stuff? I'm really interested in that Shovel Knight and since that'll be out in March we should probably see something.

 

[Outtrigger888]

No, she didn't.

Hashimoto retweets, Bayo 2 info incoming! Maybe.

"So I guess you can say things are getting pretty serious..."

 

[Sandfox]

Seems odd they are doing a 2nd focused on spring 2014 Direct. December 18th Direct was touted as the same thing. If we are expecting to see stuff from X etc. that would certainly be beyond spring unless Nintendo suddenly has one hell of a spring lineup

I'm kinda expecting to see the gaps in ths 3ds lineup to get filled up a bit.

 

[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

Wait, is Bayo 2 confirmed for real?

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Wait, is Bayo 2 confirmed for real?

No, just a good chance it will be shown.

 

[Salih]

X's final name has leaked on 4chan:

Xtr3me Mechs

Why don't you use that juicy info and post it on n4g, huh?

 

[Riki]

Wait, is Bayo 2 confirmed for real?

Two people from Platinum retweeted the Direct. So unless PG has another WiiU game we'll see Bayo 2.

 

[Bullza2o]

Oh man I can't wait for more X info!!! Can we get a summary of what we can 100% expect from the Direct? Soraya's retweet basically confirms X.

 

[DR2K]

Isn't the benefit to marketing to their fanbase, to make their fanbase want to buy the product?

The problem is you can't sell a product to people that have or already will buy it.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

HYPE! Just because!

 

[fluffydelusions]

I'm in

 

[Currygan]

We're getting X and Bayo 2 trailers. It's already a good Direct.

wut, is this confirmed?

 

[Effect]

Seems odd they are doing a 2nd focused on spring 2014 Direct. December 18th Direct was touted as the same thing. If we are expecting to see stuff from X etc. that would certainly be beyond spring unless Nintendo suddenly has one hell of a spring lineup

Hmm. I think it was somehow alluded to, on this forum I think, that X was being localized as it was being developed. However don't think there was ever any confirmation on that or how that conclusion was even reached. I'd welcome it if it was the case though. Then again they'e been showing X for a while now. It's not like Directs hold 100% to what they being advertised as.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Got my X avatar and im ready.

 

[Riki]

wut, is this confirmed?

As confirmed as can be with these things.

 

[nckillthegrimace]

The problem is you can't sell a product to people that have or already will buy it.

I probably don't own any of the software they'll be showing.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

The problem is you can't sell a product to people that have or already will buy it.

I dunno that it's all that guaranteed.

Before they sell more Wii U's (which is probably not a ship that's going to be righted this year, if at all, since it will require a different focus in software), they need to solve the incredibly immense problem of current Wii U owners not buying software. Two million for Mario out of a base of, what, double or triple that is kind of insane because that's the highest rated and acclaimed game on the system. Nintendo is literally the only game in town on the Wii U, Wii U owners should be buying software, but they're not.

They need to get them buying software and acting as a footstool to even think about reaching the ceiling to change the lightbulb.

 

[AzaK]

Now that is actually realistic.....and very underwhelming as is to be expected.

I dunno that it's all that guaranteed.

Before they sell more Wii U's (which is probably not a ship that's going to be righted this year, if at all, since it will require a different focus in software), they need to solve the incredibly immense problem of current Wii U owners not buying software. Two million for Mario out of a base of, what, double or triple that is kind of insane because that's the highest rated and acclaimed game on the system. Nintendo is literally the only game in town on the Wii U, Wii U owners should be buying software, but they're not.

They need to get them buying software and acting as a footstool to even think about reaching the ceiling to change the lightbulb.

Too late for me; I've left the party. I might sneak in around the back to steal a beer or two if Metroid Prime or Zelda comes, but that's it. See ya later Iwata I'm outta here!

The longer they take to bolster the value proposition of the Wii U, the more likely it is people will just move to another system to get most of their gaming fix unless they are essentially Nintendo first and foremost. A group I hazard to think is rather small in the scheme of things these days (20 mill maybe).

 

[AniHawk]

final super real predictions:

3ds:
-trailer for kirby in the us
-trailer for yoshi's new island
-dq vii showcased for the us and europe
-mario golf release date for us and europe
-smt iv release date for europe
-etrian odyssey untold release date for europe
-game.com now on virtual console
-final fantasy viii remake announced
-advance wars awakening announced for japan

wii u
-account system finalized, to be implemented in later 2014 (mostly to prep for qol)
-ds games available after the direct. first ones will be super mario 64 ds, brain age, and metroid prime hunters
-luigi's mansion 2 hd revealed for a very quick march release
-yarn yoshi shown off, releasing in early june
-x trailer and name
-hyrule warriors shown in the japanese direct
-nfc game shown- it's smash bros.!
-bayonetta 2 trailer
-eshop games shown off for the spring
-profuse apologizing for sonic boom
-will be showing off zelda wii u at e3, alongside x, and smt x fe
-ends with mario kart 8 trailer except here comes a new challenger! it's the car from grand torino.

 

[RagnarokX]

First I'm a Nintendo fan. I have a Wii U. A launch unit. I always look forward to Nintendo Directs. I'm in every thread when one is announced. Don't assume anything.

However Nintendo has been on a downward spiral in the past year. I won't ignore that. However ND's still excite people like crazy as shown in the this thread. I'd like to know why. Some people act like certain bad things haven't had happen. Like they haven't been disappointed before. However time and time again people go crazy in these threads. Why?

The number of Nintendo Directs where I've been pleased have far outnumbered the ones that have disappointed me. I keep my expectations realistic and as long as I get some new info about a game I care about I'm happy. That doesn't mean I can't get hyped about the possibility of something more than my expectations; I just won't get bummed out if they just deliver what I expect. They do have a penchant for surprises.

 

[Currygan]

As confirmed as can be with these things.

so we just raising expectations like crazy???

yes it's a ND proper. I'm in!

 

[sphagnum]

wut, is this confirmed?

No, but Soraya Saga and some Platinum staff retweeted Nintendo's message, which only really happens when they have stuff to show.

 

[Goldenmoney]

Hoping to be here when it starts for my first ND thread with GAF.

If they really do show new trailers for X and Bayo 2, you can expect Gaf will go down.

 

[foxuzamaki]

First I'm a Nintendo fan. I have a Wii U. A launch unit. I always look forward to Nintendo Directs. I'm in every thread when one is announced. Don't assume anything.

However Nintendo has been on a downward spiral in the past year. I won't ignore that. However ND's still excite people like crazy as shown in the this thread. I'd like to know why. Some people act like certain bad things haven't had happen. Like they haven't been disappointed before. However time and time again people go crazy in these threads. Why?

You need to realize that the number of people who have been pleased by NDs far outweigh the number of people who claim disappointment.

 

[Koppai]

final super real predictions:

3ds:
-trailer for kirby in the us
-trailer for yoshi's new island
-dq vii showcased for the us and europe
-mario golf release date for us and europe
-smt iv release date for europe
-etrian odyssey untold release date for europe
-game.com now on virtual console
-final fantasy viii remake announced
-advance wars awakening announced for japan

wii u
-account system finalized, to be implemented in later 2014 (mostly to prep for qol)
-ds games available after the direct. first ones will be super mario 64 ds, brain age, and metroid prime hunters
-luigi's mansion 2 hd revealed for a very quick march release
-yarn yoshi shown off, releasing in early june
-x trailer and name
-hyrule warriors shown in the japanese direct
-nfc game shown- it's smash bros.!
-bayonetta 2 trailer
-eshop games shown off for the spring
-profuse apologizing for sonic boom
-will be showing off zelda wii u at e3, alongside x, and smt x fe
-ends with mario kart 8 trailer except here comes a new challenger! it's the car from grand torino.

I think this is the safest bet :S

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

If they really do show new trailers for X and Bayo 2, you can expect Gaf will go down.

And I'll go down on Iwata.

 

[HUELEN10]

final super real predictions:

3ds:
-trailer for kirby in the us
-trailer for yoshi's new island
-dq vii showcased for the us and europe
-mario golf release date for us and europe
-smt iv release date for europe
-etrian odyssey untold release date for europe
-game.com now on virtual console
-final fantasy viii remake announced
-advance wars awakening announced for japan

wii u
-account system finalized, to be implemented in later 2014 (mostly to prep for qol)
-ds games available after the direct. first ones will be super mario 64 ds, brain age, and metroid prime hunters
-luigi's mansion 2 hd revealed for a very quick march release
-yarn yoshi shown off, releasing in early june
-x trailer and name
-hyrule warriors shown in the japanese direct
-nfc game shown- it's smash bros.!
-bayonetta 2 trailer
-eshop games shown off for the spring
-profuse apologizing for sonic boom
-will be showing off zelda wii u at e3, alongside x, and smt x fe
-ends with mario kart 8 trailer except here comes a new challenger! it's the car from grand torino.

This... this actually makes sense, I can see them do this.

 

[Mr. Smiley]

Incredibly underwhelming. So this has best chance of happening.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

And I'll go down on Iwata.

havent you been doing that for awhile now

give him some air, man

 

[Soren01]

Yep

God...


HYPE!!!!!!

 

[Rösti]

Maybe they will talk about their plans for the QOL goods, perhaps slow start on Wii U with some fitness game.

 

[Tenki]

so we just raising expectations like crazy???

yes it's a ND proper. I'm in!

Soraya Saga and Hashimoto (director of Bayo 2) retweeted the Direct, so probably X and B2 will be there.

 

[SerodD]

Maybe they will talk about their plans for the QOL goods, perhaps slow start on Wii U with some fitness game.

My body is muscle!

 

[DaBoss]

-nfc game shown- it's smash bros.!

No thanks.

And I don't see Sakurai doing that.

 

[schaft0620]

I love how this thread went from making fun of ND hype threads to becoming an ND hype thread. Prepare for dissatisfaction.

 

[ffdgh]

Maybe they will talk about their plans for the QOL goods, perhaps slow start on Wii U with some fitness game.

Reggie's been working out lol.

 

[Deadpool_X]

X's final name has leaked on 4chan:

Xtr3me Mechs

Considering they refer to the mecha in the game as Dolls, you can go ahead and ignore this rumor from 4chan the way everyone should ignore ANYTHING that comes out of 4chan.