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[ArchedThunder]

Guys wanna bet on which character they will reveal tomorrow? My money's on Bowser Jr.

 

[Boss Doggie]

Why Japan only tho

 

[IntelliHeath]

Make sure you target Duck Hunt Dog.

And the Dog would hunt you down and laughing at you.

 

[Hours Left]

I truly, truly hope that one of the new characters (whether it be a newcomer or confirmed vet), is someone that's not part of the leak.

Do it Ninty. DO IT.

 

[ArchedThunder]

Yeah, a new 3DS Direct announced, but only for Japan so far. Usually they're announced for all regions simultaneously, or at least almost simultaneously. Hmm...

Maybe there won't be anything Smash-related in it and it's focused on more niche/Japan-only games? That'd be a shame.

If there is a version for the west it will be announced within the next few hours probably.

 

[InvincibleAgent]

Guys wanna bet on which character they will reveal tomorrow? My money's on Bowser Jr.

Shulk and Ness.

 

[Not75Drops]

I doubt there will be a reveal if this Direct is Japan only.

 

[ArchedThunder]

I doubt there will be a reveal if this Direct is Japan only.

We don't know if it is Japan only yet, just wait a few hours.

 

[IntelliHeath]

Remember, Directs are often announced by Nintendo rather than Sakurai. He often just repeats the information the next day.

Obviously keep expectations in check and don't listen to Nintendo of Americo, but just because Sakurai doesn't mention a Direct doesn't mean one isn't coming.

I'm aware with how they announced them. When did they announced Smash Direct? I know they did during my bed schedule.

 

[Kinsei]

Guys wanna bet on which character they will reveal tomorrow? My money's on Bowser Jr.

No one. I have a feeling that the direct will be Japan only.

 

[Kouriozan]

No one. I have a feeling that the direct will be Japan only.

So... Takamaru or Lucas?

Spoiler

Hanafuda deck!

 

[Kensho]

Do the newcomers even need to be announced before release? What about keeping them a secret as unlockables?

There is at least one more character reveal video.

I would also bet Shulk and Ness... but I bet Shulk + Falcon/Falco when Robin was going to be announced, so now I don't think they put characters together because of theme or anything...

Shulk and Wario!!

 

[IntelliHeath]

We would know if Direct is coming by 10am or later.

Edited: saw the thread. The schedule seem to be not friendly for NA so I don't think it's international direct.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

Guys wanna bet on which character they will reveal tomorrow? My money's on Bowser Jr.

Snake, after showing off Dark Pit and Dr. Mario in a Alt Costume showcase and Bowser Jr., DHD and Shulk during an Assist Trophy montage.

 

[Storm Kyleis]

If the Direct is Japan only I don't expect any Smash news.

 

[TomShoe]

Alright that's fine.



You still up for the bet then? Same rules apply; six months and no ponies.

Wait a minute, are we talking about as a playable character?

 

[Vuapol]

Good to see the week of the menu continues to go on strong.

Spoiler

;_;

 

[Kensho]

Maybe it has a new character trailer but the direct is japan only because it's focusing on the japanese launch?... I want to believe

 

[The Bankslammer]

they'll show a new character anyways to spite the western world

 

[Jawmuncher]

Well to be fair the Pokken Fighter stream wasn't for the US but at the end the US branch of Nintendo still announced it. So could be the same case here.

 

[BGBW]

We would know if Direct is coming by 10am or later.

Edited: saw the thread. The schedule seem to be not friendly for NA so I don't think it's international direct.

There's always going be part of the world that the Direct is not friendly towards. Pushing it later in the US pushes it later in Japan. Making it suitable for Japan and the US often makes it bad for Europe (see the recent Hyrule Warriors Direct).

Morning, Midday, Night from west to east seems to be the fairest compromise. At worse they can always delay the American broadcast like NoE did with HW.

 

[TomShoe]

topkek

edit: old

 

[CassSept]

Wouldn't "Direct" be pronounced "Directo" in japanese?

Nintendo Americo redeemed?

 

[Luqi]

So..there will be a Direct tomorrow?

 

[emb]

Guys wanna bet on which character they will reveal tomorrow? My money's on Bowser Jr.

Only if we have a character that is played entirely in a menu. Miis are probably the closest and we already have them. So nothing tomorrow.

 

[Aβydoς]

So..there will be a Direct tomorrow?

Yep, announced only for Japan so far but there's nothing to fear.
3DS Direct.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

Do I seriously need to wake up at 7am on my day off to watch a video I can't even understand on the off chance a New Comer trailer is shown?

 

[SUPERJEM94]

Wait, there's a direct tomorrow now?! Wasn't it fake?

Spoiler

I just woke up, and I have no idea what's going on atm

 

[InvincibleAgent]

Wait, there's a direct tomorrow now?! Wasn't it fake?

Spoiler

I just woke up, and I have no idea what's going on atm

Me neither. I'm guessing Japanese Nintendo site has announcement.

 

[Not75Drops]

Wait, there's a direct tomorrow now?! Wasn't it fake?

Spoiler

I just woke up, and I have no idea what's going on atm

A fake account announced one a few days ago but it turns out there's a 3DS direct actually happening tomorrow. It's only been announced for Japan so far though.

 

[emb]

Yep, announced only for Japan so far but there's nothing to fear.
3DS Direct.

3DS Direct. There's a Smash game coming to 3DS. You guys think we'll see anything?

I'm gonna guess we will if it turns out worldwide. If not, we'll just see updates on some third party stuff, and maybe a minor announcement or two.

Do I seriously need to wake up at 7am on my day off to watch a video I can't even understand on the off chance a New Comer trailer is shown?

You don't need to. If that timing is restrictive, just watch the archive on Nintendo's site as soon as you wake up. And be glad you're not on the west coast. Lol west coast.

Wait, there's a direct tomorrow now?! Wasn't it fake?

Spoiler

I just woke up, and I have no idea what's going on atm

This one is Japon instead of Americo.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=883829

 

[Qurupeke]

It would be an international direct if it had Smash stuff. :-(

 

[balladofwindfishes]

the options on the menu spell "eShop"

Spoiler

eShop bag mascot confirmed

 

[emb]

the options on the menu spell "eShop"

Spoiler

eShop bag mascot confirmed

Good eye. Smash Bros. to replace the eShop confirmed?

Actually, Sophia's name makes it SEshop. What could S E stand for?

 

[SUPERJEM94]

Damn, so early for the east coast. But I'll actually wake up to see this tho

Spoiler

plus I'll get ready to go to class at the same time

 

[Frolow]

Wait a minute, are we talking about as a playable character?

Yeah.

 

[emb]

Damn, so early for the east coast. But I'll actually wake up to see this tho

Spoiler

plus I'll get ready to go to class at the same time

It's actually really good timing for me. That's when I get up to get ready anyway. I usually then sleep from 7:07-7:30... but for this I'll get ready early and then just watch

Spoiler

and be disappointed by

the Direct.

 

[StreetsAhead]

Well, it's still not even 9AM on the East Coast, so NoA is a while away from announcing it, if it is coming.

Also, would uploading a trailer to the US/EU pages after/simultaneous with broadcasting in the JP Direct be any different to what happened with the Robin trailer? I guess no prior announcement would be kind of awkward.

 

[DrStiles]

Do I seriously need to wake up at 7am on my day off to watch a video I can't even understand on the off chance a New Comer trailer is shown?

Yes you do; the hype is real my friend.

 

[SUPERJEM94]

It's actually really good timing for me. That's when I get up to get ready anyway. I usually then sleep from 7:07-7:30... but for this I'll get ready early and then just watch

Spoiler

and be disappointed by

the Direct.

Well how will you be disappointed by a smash direct?

 

[CHusson91]

Why Japan only tho

We're the coolest.

 

[emb]

Well how will you be disappointed by a smash direct?

Hmm? This is a 3DS Direct. And as of now, possibly Japan only. If it doesn't go full worldwide international, it will almost definitely disappoint me here in non-Japan.

But I've very much hoping for a new Smash trailer. :3

Well, it's still not even 9AM on the East Coast, so NoA is a while away from announcing it, if it is coming.

Also, would uploading a trailer to the US/EU pages after/simultaneous with broadcasting in the JP Direct be any different to what happened with the Robin trailer? I guess no prior announcement would be kind of awkward.

It would also be weird not to just have a Direct in the other territories.

Even if they don't have any news beyond a Smash trailer, I'm sure there are a bunch of games they'd like to promote.

 

[PadWarrior]

Yikes 4am!

 

[Senator Soufflé]

Good eye. Smash Bros. to replace the eShop confirmed?

Actually, Sophia's name makes it SEshop. What could S E stand for?

Subspace Emissary.

 

[SUPERJEM94]

Hmm? This is a 3DS Direct. And as of now, possibly Japan only. If it doesn't go full worldwide international, it will almost definitely disappoint me here in non-Japan.

But I've very much hoping for a new Smash trailer. :3

Oh it's a 3DS Direct. My bad. Hell yeah, I'm all in for a smash trailer!

 

[balladofwindfishes]

Good eye. Smash Bros. to replace the eShop confirmed?

Actually, Sophia's name makes it SEshop. What could S E stand for?

I stole it from Reddit, I didn't notice it myself.

 

[Wolfgang Jr]

The Snake reveal for Brawl was the best thing ever.

 

[Luqi]

But hey guys, we got many announcements made in the west for the people.in Jpn later found out, we got PacMan and more ate e3 so its only fair that prior 2 weeks of the game release in Jpn they get a character reveal before us

 

[BGBW]

Smash Directs would come out quicker if NoA didn't insist on dubbing them all the time.

NoE is perfectly happy to use subtitles.

 

[Gucci Messiah]

Hey I'm kind of new to the Smash Bros scene. I've been playing the series since the N64 days but didn't really get into it until I started watching competitive players during Evo 2013. I know Brawl was a step back compared to Melee but how is Smash 4 shaping up on the competitive front? Are wavedashing, L-canceling, etc in?