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[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Serious question: when was the last direct that didnt disappoint?
Let me put is this way, when was the hype completely justified?

Not trying to troll here, im genuinely curious.

There has never been one that didn't disappoint someone.

 

[rjinaz]

Serious question: when was the last direct that didnt disappoint?
Let me put is this way, when was the hype completely justified?

Not trying to troll here, im genuinely curious.

That's completely subjective but for me, January 2013. That X Reveal!

 

[cardinalmind]

I can't contain the hype. Now climbing the HYPE TRAIN. choo choo

 

[Aostia]

Serious question: when was the last direct that didnt disappoint?
Let me put is this way, when was the hype completely justified?

Not trying to troll here, im genuinely curious.

GAF hype satisfied? I've never seen such a thing

 

[LordOcidax]

Believe

This game on a HD Nintendo console aka Wii U=Glorious

 

[matrix-cat]

Now, to desperately try and catch a few hours of twitching, feverish, junkie-going-cold-turkey sleep before the bombs start dropping. My body could never be ready enough.

 

[HYDE]

I'm ready for a freaking 3DS lite announcement, to coincide with a Super Metroid Prime 4 Dread trailer for 3DS and Wii U(by Retro)..Majoras Mask 3DS(by Grezzo)...Super Mario 64 Galaxy style remake edition Wii U(think throwback galaxy but the entire game)...Super Mario Sunshine 2 3DS(by NextLevel)...Wind Waker 2 Wii U...Bayonetta II Wii U Climax Edition with Bayonetta I 1080p 60fps HD included...teaser for DKC Returns 3 for Wii U...Zelda Wii U by EAD Tokyo(with Roc's Cape or Feather flying Link and Pegasus Boots flying Epona)...and account systems

 

[Deleted member 125677]

So I guess I'm probably actively wishing against what many in here actually want, haha.

Well most of us in here aren't looking for houses of Nintendo execs to burn down either. So I think that is sort of a general rule

 

[Kriken]

Serious question: when was the last direct that didnt disappoint?
Let me put is this way, when was the hype completely justified?

Not trying to troll here, im genuinely curious.

Depends on what you define as disappointing. Each ND is basically a series of trailers with maybe new news regarding release dates and possibly a new title or two announced at each one. It's really a matter of "Is this what I want to see?"

Spoiler

So only Metroid/F-Zero/Star Fox fans are generally disappointed

 

[Jurassic Munson]

Believe

 

[MDX]

Maybe they'll announce the bombest of bombs; REGION FREEEEEEEE...

They need to, considering:

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is finally coming to Japan, but for some reason, SEGA decided to release it in the same month as Mario Kart 8. The game is due out on the Wii U around May 15th for 6,980 yen

 

[SmokyDave]

Is anyone really saying this though? It's clear as Crystal Pepsi you enjoy your Vita. I think people just wanted to point it out because you're labeling those who enjoy Nintendo games as fanatics. Can't we just agree that we are all a little fanatical?

Never disagreed with that premise dude!

Serious question: when was the last direct that didnt disappoint?
Let me put is this way, when was the hype completely justified?

Not trying to troll here, im genuinely curious.

I don't really go into these with any hype, but the two that stick out for me were the announcement of Hyrule Warriors and the announcement of Luigi's Mansion 2.

 

[plutoknight]

Believe

I thought the blue ocean dream was dead?

Spoiler

I couldn't resist. I'll see myself out now.

 

[Nibel]

BTW since I work at a Play N Trade.
Here are some dates in the computers
I just want to forewarn that dates and prices CAN CHANGE but it's something to look forward to.


ONCE AGAIN don't get overly hyped as prices/dates can change. these are all set by coporate however.
Sonic Boom has a listing in the computer as well but it's dated 12/31/13 so didn't bother and Bayonetta 2 has no listing.

Mhm, I like the way you are thinking; you'll have a bright future on GAF

So I guess I'm probably actively wishing against what many in here actually want, haha.

That must be a first for you

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

KInd of hope Bayonetta 2 is a Summer game. Spring is way too packed on the consoles I do own to let the WiiU in at that point.

So I guess I'm probably actively wishing against what many in here actually want, haha.

Well its your job so why wouldnt you. Btw how much are you getting paid?

 

[Liamc723]

Is there any chance of a 3DS remake of Majora's Mask being announced?

 

[Dicer]

 

[Metallix87]

Is there any chance of a 3DS remake of Majora's Mask being announced?

Of course there's a chance, but there's a chance that really ANYTHING could happen.

 

[gamingeek]

I would love to have endless ocean stage in SSB4 honestly.

With a northern right whale assist trophy.

 

[Riki]

...
I demand more of these.

 

[Aeriscloud]

We need more of these lol.

 

[Hyperactivity]

Is that Zelda you see through the gates the moment the enemies fly up?

holy crap, I think it is

 

[Brofield]

...hah, I just amused myself with the impossibility of a Hotel Dusk/Last Window threequel in the Kyle Hyde saga.

Honestly, if they even mention it for the DS VC, I'll double dip.

 

[Timeaisis]

now here's a separate list for announcements which are entirely outside the realm of possibility:

• Yarn Ridley announced for Smash
  
• Xenoblade spinoff dating sim - Players will get to know up close all the characters from the complex affinity tree featured in the original, as Riki the Nopon.
  
• ExciteWave - codevelped by Monster and Next Level, featuring the cast of StarFox as announcers!
  
• Captain Falcon's Tower Defense (eshop)
  
• Endless Ocean 3: Wario's Oil Spill Cleanup Crew. Dive into the deep to rescue precious corals and endangered wildlife, then scrub them clean of chemicals and tar in short microgame sequences using the Wii U's touch screen.
  
• Trauma Team X Metroid. Lead a crew of Galactic Federation Doctors as you attempt to purge the body of an unconscious Samus Aran of alien infestations. Gain new insight into the Federation's political intrigue as you attempt to balance your patient's health against the need to extract military grade biological samples.
  
• Prince Tricky's Brain and Meditation Training and Guide to the Louvre(3DS)

Please, Iwata. Please.

 

[ffdgh]

This would be even more perfect if kafei and anju were somewhere...or heck had their own lol.

 

[Nibel]

This is fantastic :lol

 

[fredrancour]

Serious question: when was the last direct that didnt disappoint?
Let me put is this way, when was the hype completely justified?

Not trying to troll here, im genuinely curious.

The people who want e3 six times a year are generally disappointed.

Last January and e3 have been the only multi-game-reveal directs I think. So they were probably the last ones to surprise those people.

Other than that, it's usually updates on games with 1 new announcement or so. In that case, it's entirely relative to what games you like. If people loved mario 3d world or were content with a smash newcomer, then some directs have been fun. People only interested in SMTxFE, or X, or Yarn Yoshi, are probably perpetually enraged because we get stuff on those games so rarely/ not at all.

People who enjoy being silly for the sake of being silly have a fun time saying absurd things and posting gifs irrespetive of the direct

 

[Jurassic Munson]

I would love to have endless ocean stage in SSB4 honestly.

An underwater level would be a special and welcome addition for me in SSB.

 

[Firemind]

How can this be 75 pages already? Have you people learned nothing?

Spoiler

HYPE

 

[fredrancour]

now here's a separate list for announcements which are entirely outside the realm of possibility:

• Yarn Ridley announced for Smash
  
• Xenoblade spinoff dating sim - Players will get to know up close all the characters from the complex affinity tree featured in the original, as Riki the Nopon.
  
• ExciteWave - codevelped by Monster and Next Level, featuring the cast of StarFox as announcers!
  
• Captain Falcon's Tower Defense (eshop)
  
• Endless Ocean 3: Wario's Oil Spill Cleanup Crew. Dive into the deep to rescue precious corals and endangered wildlife, then scrub them clean of chemicals and tar in short microgame sequences using the Wii U's touch screen.
  
• Trauma Team X Metroid. Lead a crew of Galactic Federation Doctors as you attempt to purge the body of an unconscious Samus Aran of alien infestations. Gain new insight into the Federation's political intrigue as you attempt to balance your patient's health against the need to extract military grade biological samples.
  
• Prince Tricky's Brain and Meditation Training and Guide to the Louvre(3DS)

See, now I'm just sad that ExciteWave is never going to be a real thing.

Also I'd play the hell out of Endless WariOcean.

 

[Mr. RPG]

I'm gonna leave the Direct disappointed aren't I?

 

[BakedYams]

This is really gonna reach 100 pages. You poor souls, the train wreck of a direct this will be will devastate us all.

Spoiler

BUT I WILL STILL BELIEVE!

 

[Chopper]

Oh fuck it.

Metroid Dread
Kid Icarus Downfall
X(enoverse)
Bayonetta 2 collector's edition with free Bayonetta 1
Smash in June
Universal Account system with eShop cross-buy, half compensation in eShop credit for people who already bought something on 3DS and Wii U
Devil's Third now Wii U exclusive
Metal Gear Rising 2 timed exclusive with MGR port in March
Iwata taking out a PS4, saying "please understand" then throwing it at Reggie's chest where it instantly disintegrates because his body was ready

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

 

[jmizzal]

I fully expect X to get a full name trailer and more info today

I expect Bayo 2 to get a Spring release date April, possible Bayo 1 announced

New Smash Bros Character

Steel Diver Subwars announced for March

Wii Sports Club Baseball released after the ND

And for NA SMB3 released

Those are my WiiU prediction

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

 

[Riki]

I'm gonna leave the Direct disappointed aren't I?

Completely depends on what you expect.

 

[Son Of D]

the announcement of Luigi's Mansion 2.

Wasn't that at E3?

 

[Kolma]

Wasn't that at E3?

I think he means HD Port

 

[Winternet]

Thanks for everyone who answered me.

 

[-Horizon-]

Even if we get nothing, at least we're leaving with gifs.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

I think he means HD Port

What HD port???

 

[Effect]

Believe

That would be a major graphical showpiece for the system if that came out. I still regret sleeping on that series.

 

[Riki]

Even if we get nothing, at least we're leaving with gifs.

Gifs of X!
We need more gifs of X!

 

[tesla246]

mario 3d world

Spoiler

calling it, for 3ds you heard it here first

 

[Mr. RPG]

Completely depends on what you expect.

All I want is Dragon Quest VII.

Thinking back, I don't think I've ever been satisfied with a Direct honestly, maybe the one that showed off X, but that was it.

 

[SmokyDave]

Wasn't that at E3?

Oh, was it?

Strike that one then.

 

[fredrancour]

What HD port???

There have been retailer listings for Kid Icarus Uprising and Luigi's Mansion 2 for WiiU. People still can't decide if they were mistakes or leaks of hd editions.

 

[Frodo]

Cat is GAF.
Water is Megatons.
Girl is Nintendo.

 

[73V3N]

Super Mario 3D World 2: Yoshi's Island

Spoiler

year of yoshi

 

[Mpl90]

Studying will help me spending the next few hours before the Direct.

Spoiler

As well as the Yakuza Ishin demo