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[LaNaranja]

I don't think I have ever been this hyped for a Nintendo Direct. Damn it GAF!

 

[Phazon]

Hey Nintenbros, am I correct in assuming that the Direct won't be up on the Wii U eshop until after it is done airing? I am not at work for the first time ever during a Direct, and will have to try to get to a computer if I can't watch on my Wii U.

Though I suppose I can stream it on the Wii U's Web browser, right?

You should be able to watch it on your Wii U web browser yeah. And it won't be on the eShop untill it's over.

 

[SoraanTribal]

Engage the Enemy

You Will Know Our Names followed by Engage the Enemy.

Soooo fucking good.

 

[rokero]

Hey Nintenbros, am I correct in assuming that the Direct won't be up on the Wii U eshop until after it is done airing? I am not at work for the first time ever during a Direct, and will have to try to get to a computer if I can't watch on my Wii U.

Though I suppose I can stream it on the Wii U's Web browser, right?

you can watch it on the browser
beaten

 

[spyroflame0487]

less than an hour. Whoever makes the first new game announcement thread, put this in there.

 

[Darryl]

What is this supposed to represent?

those look like wal-mart preorder cards. if they're legit, it would likely mean smash is coming sooner than holiday 2014.

 

[TheCongressman1]

What is this supposed to represent?

Preorder cards. Someone said Target only gets them a certain time before the game is supposed to be shipped, so if that's true, smash could be sooner than we think.

 

[Misuta]

Reading through this thread makes me so excited! I can't wait any longer.

Hmm, time for a conservative prediction. Totally conservative.

STAR FOX 64-II

- Co-developers: PlatinumGames AND Treasure
- Director: Hideki Kamiya / Producer: Shigeru Miyamoto
- The most content-packed installment in series history
- Difficulty slider for risk/reward, like Kid Icarus Uprising
- 100 missions — 70 Arwing; 15 Landmaster; 15 on-foot
- Branching paths can lead to alternate levels and endings
- Players will see roughly 50 levels on a single playthrough
- Levels have three parts — on-rails, all-range, boss battle
- Levels can change up the order and extent of each part
- Levels are vast, intricately detailed, and fully destructible
- Huge variety of enemy types and over-the-top set-pieces
- Issue commands to AI-controlled wingmates in campaign
- Team includes Fox, Falco, Peppy, Slippy, Miyu and Fay
- Arwing can hover and strafe in all-range mode, like Warhawk
- Arwing has extendable appendages for melee and grappling
- Arwing can find upgrades, like a Galaga-style "second ship"
- Arwing transforms into a bipedal mech with new abilities
- Mech is reminiscent of mech in Starhawk, only faster
- Mech can infiltrate installations during flight missions
- Mech can dismantle ground fortifications (I.E. anti-air)
- Mech is originally from the unreleased STAR FOX 2
- Landmaster is amphibious and can roll right into the water
- Landmaster can sail like a ship, and dive like a submarine
- Landmaster's submarine form is called Blue Marine Mode
- Landmaster can drive up walls and across ceilings
- Landmaster uses anti-gravity treads for climbing
- On-foot missions (on-rails) play similar to Sin & Punishment
- On-foot missions (all-range) feature "stylish character action"
- This means TPS action like Vanquish, melee like Bayonetta
- There are also one-on-one rival duels like Metal Gear Rising
- Fox's legs are enhanced with new cybernetic augmentations
- This references his appearance in the SNES promotional art
- Fox's legs can super-sprint, rocket-jump, jackhammer foes
- Fox's leg moves are regulated by a gauge, Vanquish-style
- Fox wields a variety of firearms, and an extendable bō staff
- Fox and his vehicles can be customized to a high degree
- Customize by equipping new armaments and subsystems
- Players control a transformable Great Fox for the final battle
- Andross plugs his head into a robot body for the final battle
- Most cutscenes/codecs feature Thunderbirds-style puppets
- Live-action puppets call back to the SNES promotional art
- Cutscenes during missions are all in-engine (codecs aside)
- Database has art, music, lore, bestiary, 3D figures, dioramas
- Achievements rewarded by prize wall, like Kid Icarus Uprising
- Online leaderboards are available for missions, campaigns
- Replay data is uploaded to authenticate the record-holders
- Multiplayer has local split-screen, online, and local/online
- Multiplayer has Warhawk-like sandbox battles (2-32 players)
- Multiplayer has a co-op campaign for up to four players
- In co-op, players are briefed on the target and receive intel
- Players have various options, similar to the heists in GTAV
- Players must divide and conquer, handling different tasks
- For the sandbox battles, players create custom characters
- Pick species, gender, color of skin/fur/feathers/scales, etc.
- Battle by land, air and sea, in free-for-all and team formats
- Spectate live matches (co-op and PvP) via Star Fox TV
- Soundtrack scored by an all-star team, led by Koji Kondo
- Bonus: Mirror Mode that mirrors levels, remixes enemies
- Bonus: Challenging mini-campaign with playable Wolf
- Bonus: Super FX Mode with flat-shaded polygon style
- Bonus: The unreleased SNES title STAR FOX 2
- Above bonuses are secret post-game content

Ok, I want this game NOW *drools*

What's the name of the game?

 

[Kurtofan]

I don't think I have ever been this hyped for a Nintendo Direct. Damn it GAF!

I'm usually a voice of reason direct wise but here I don't know why but I'm hyped.

 

[Neiteio]

I've had a super-productive day. Kind of cool having a Direct in an a hour.

 

[HUELEN10]

Can spend the direct at home Checked
Hype out the ass Checked
Sandwich delivery girl on her way Checked
Abba's Dancing Queen blasting on a loop Checked
Twizzlers for snacking Checked

Come at me Nintendo Direct!

 

[Mango The Magician]

I can see the hype! we're so close!

 

[SwiftDeath]

Those last minutes are always the longest >.<

OMG countdown's gone red. It's almost happening!

 

[KratosEnergyDrink]

These threads are always the same. Way overhyped, and the Direct turns out to be a snoozefest.

Most of these Directs turned out to be decent, good oder very suprising.

 

[botty]

I'm gonna call you Potato Girl from now on.

I'll accept that.

 

[Dimitri LH]

Saving....so....many....gifs....GAF HYPE TOO INTENSE!

 

[Volotaire]

These threads are always the same. Way overhyped, and the Direct turns out to be a snoozefest.

We don't need hype detractors!

Spoiler

They'll probably be a few good surprises in this Direct.

 

[Nibel]

That gif represents Nintendo from N64 to Wii era

 

[balohna]

I just remembered that Metroid is a franchise that technically exists and now I'm prepared to be disappointed when they don't talk about it.

 

[Frodo]

HAHAHA! Never been so happy because a dinner has been cancelled.

Just in time for me to watch the Direct!

 

[jmizzal]

Less then an hour before Iwata drop all those bombs

 

[Calamari41]

Thanks for the answers everyone, I will be watching on the Wii U web browser!

 

[MDX]

Did Nintendo EU announce the direct first?

I definitely think Nintendo will announce TVii support for Europe.

 

[SmokyDave]

I'm usually a voice of reason direct wise but here I don't know why but I'm hyped.

Eh, all things considered this should be a good one.

 

[plank]

I have no Idea whats going on any more.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

I'll be watching this Direct on my Wii U as well. If for some reason it doesn't work, I'll have a back-up tab opened on my laptop.

 

[Benzychenz]

Alright just woke up and I am ready for the bombs.

Did I miss anything in the last 8-9 hours?

 

[Kouriozan]

I have no Idea whats going on any more.

Hype.

 

[chadboban]

You Will Know Our Names followed by Engage the Enemy.

Soooo fucking good.

I swear Engage the Enemy seemed to be perfectly timed in every single cutscene it was featured in. Such an amazing piece!

 

[balohna]

Alright just woke up and I am ready for the bombs.

Did I miss anything in the last 8-9 hours?

Yes, Reggie is dating your mom.

 

[BinaryPork2737]

Big money, no whammies! Please be the best direct ever. It's got to be right?

 

[MetalGearOnlineK]

Oh good, I thought this was 6EST not 5EST. I'll get to watch it then.

 

[Chozolore]

It's shameful. How many times are they going to stir up this insane hype only to be completely and utterly disappointed.

I gave up being excited for these things with the last shitty ND.

if you don't experience the lows how can you fully appreciate the highs

 

[Frodo]

PAGE 100!!!

You make me proud, GAF.

 

[Voliko]

Most hyped I've ever been. This isn't just the false hype that happens every Nintendo Direct thread. The tweets yo, the tweets. X and Bayo2 alone warrant the hype.

 

[Zalman]

100 pages!

 

[BoSox06DH]

I got a pretty good feeling about this ND you guys. I can feel the hype down to my plums.

 

[Mlatador]

Direct HIt!

I made it just for you, GAF.

Instasave!!

 

[pulga]

48 MINS

 

[7threst]

Man, Nintendo does strange things to GAF. I like it!

I hate the disappointment afterwards though.

 

[chadboban]

PAGE 100 YOU GUYS!!!!

 

[AcademicSaucer]

damn 100 pages of hype

 

[Brinbe]

Starting to get hyped.

 

[CreeperBlocks]

GAF Is Vince Right now lol

 

[Ambient80]

 

[CronoShot]

Any way to watch this live on mobile? I'll be at work and don't have access to a computer.

 

[Chezzymann]

Starting to get hyped.

No one can escape the hype.

 

[Nibel]

41 minutes + Soraya retweet (X) + Hashimoto retweet (Bayonetta) + Sakurai retweet (Smash Bros) = 100 pages thread

 

[Megidolaon]

They're done by Gaffer Neoriceisgood. I'm not sure if there's an archive.

thanks. i'll see if i can find an archive or something.

 

[StayDead]

Less than an hour to go O_O