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[EmCeeGramr]

what if it's bad

 

[wild wild rice]

Oh god fuck yeah.

 

[xxl30001]

Finally get a job, all these new games and announcements. Life's great.

 

[nckillthegrimace]

I doubt the same Nintendo that didn't release a new game in October 2015 will release two games on February 2016.

I'd also argue that they'd keep February for Pokémon, they're having their 20th anniversary then and Pokémon is a much bigger deal than Zelda.

Nintendo released four new games in October.

 

[Nibel]

This part doesn't make me believe that this leak is possible, why would Nintendo release 2 major Wii U titles in the same month? Even as part of Zelda's anniversary, they would probably release Twilight Princess and Star Fox in separate months to pad out the release schedule.

Didn't they release a major Zelda and Mario game on the same day last year?

This is nothing new for them

 

[OrbitalBeard]

My expectations are at rock bottom: I'm thinking we'll just hear about things we already know.

I'd love to be wrong, but Nintendo hasn't had much of anything to say or show for months.


I'm fucking excited, but I'm prepared for a letdown

Exactly how I feel. I'm already preparing for disappointment, as Picross 3D 2, Rhythm Heaven, and Monster Hunter X fail to show up.

I'm not even contemplating the possibility of unannounced software.

 

[Beelzebufo]

I'm genuinely curious what people are hyped about.

Not that I think it'll be stinker, but it's just gonna be a bunch of titles we know about with dates.

Shovel Knight for Smash was always rumored to be revealed in November.

 

[Revven]

Nope.

Well, I'll try to sum it up for you:

If you're at all familiar with NUS Downloader, some people used it recently (last month) to see what new title updates Nintendo uploaded to their servers. Quite a lot came up, between VC titles like Hogan's Alley (which showed up on the eShop about a week after this list of title updates came out) and Wii digital titles. However, under the Wii U games part of the list, there were two games:

Twilight Princess HD (literally labeled as such) listed for Japan

And another game that escapes me right now but was listed for EU.

Then, on top of this, dataminers of the eShop found a Twilight Princess icon with no Wii banner logo like other digital Wii titles. The icon would presumably be used for the Wii U's OS, of course, where you'd launch the game.

It's basically happening, we just don't have official Nintendo confirmation.

 

[pbayne]

gotta get those new3ds games at some point right...right?

 

[Crimson_Justice]

Sweet! I'm excited. I don't have any expectations, so this should be lots of fun.

I'm gonna stay out of the thread so you guys' ridiculous hype over-dosing doesn't infect me. Been trying to stay clean. =|

 

[KidB]

At least, it can't be worse than the E3 Direct...

 

[tonyh24613]

what if it's bad

Can't be worse than E3. :|

edit: what a terrible top page post lol.

 

[NotLiquid]

what if it's bad

 

[brainchild]

It won't happen. It's already guaranteed now.

At least it was debunked before the Direct came out. Oh well, I suppose being surprised about the content in the Direct would be better anyway.

 

[Rodin]

what if it's bad

It will probably bad for more than 25 minutes, but as long as it has 2 minutes of TP HD it will be the best direct since January 2013

 

[Tizoc]

what if it's bad

Hey even PGW had 1 interesting game announced during it and that was a snorefest. Nintendo Directs can't be any worse :V

 

[-Horizon-]

oh boy :3333

 

[ShadowFox08]

I love the gifs. You guys are hilarious.

 

[Hibiki Kurosawa]

The rumor (may or may not be true, but they did get the date correct, reading may spoil surprises for you if it is true, but could very well not be true):

-Smash ballot results, 6 characters 3 available after the direct
-More Wii eshop titles and virtual console games announced with discounts leading up to Christmas!
-Twilight Princess HD is announced and will release in February as part of the 30th anniversary of Zelda
-Zelda Wii U gets an official title but no gameplay is shown
-Pikmin 4 is announced and will release sometime in Spring 2016
-Star Fox Zero gets a new trailer and releases on February 26th!
-New remaster series for 2016 announced for Wii U and 3DS including Super Mario Sunshine HD and F-Zero X 3D
-Xenoblade Chronicles X trailer and demo after the direct w/pre-load
-Details on Nintendo Account, Miitomo, and My Nintendo
-Details on Super Mario Maker DLC
-Fire Emblem Fatees trailer and release date of March 25th
-Mario and Luigi Paper Jam trailer and release date
-Hyrule Warriors Legends trailer and release date of April 22nd
-Short tribute for Iwata is shown
-Direct concludes with Splatoon DLC and new game modes.

When has a direct rumour ever been right...

 

[Weebos]

I wonder if they're focusing on this year (AKA nothing) or 2016.

If we're going into 2016, which seems likely, we will probably get the official confirmation of Twilight Princess HD.

Hopefully we get a Fire Emblem release date.

Spoiler

February please.

 

[faridmon]

Time to decide if I do sell my WiiU

If you have to have to write that, then you already made your mind, so why makes such a comment?

 

[Real Hero]

a title for zelda would be pretty cool, although I am secretly am hoping for a trailer

 

[DownGrader]

Zelda: Twilight Princess HD announcement + Zelda Wii U gameplay something

Pls

 

[balladofwindfishes]

I'm genuinely curious what people are hyped about.

Not that I think it'll be stinker, but it's just gonna be a bunch of titles we know about with dates.

Smash Characters and Mario Maker updates for me.

That's... seriously all I want announced. Anything else is a bonus.

 

[Tizoc]

That rumour is officially debunked

http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/11-12-2015/

I'm OK with 3DS news

Spoiler

SEGA 3DS CLASSIC RETAIL RELEASE IN THE WEST!

 

[Triforce141]

Didn't they release a major Zelda and Mario game on the same day last year?

This is nothing new for them

Separate systems though, if it were something like the Wind Waker HD and 3D World in the same month, then yeah.

Animal Crossing: amiibo festival and Mario Tennis aren't really anything major for Nintendo either since they're not promoting them that well.

 

[Palculator]

\o/

 

[Mpl90]

That rumour is officially debunked

http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/11-12-2015/

Just noticed: there's no mention of the account system in there. Possibilities of them talking about it in the Direct increasing?

 

[ViewtifulJC]

what if it's bad

then Nintendo is truly doomed...

 

[C00kie M0nster]

 

[Beelzebufo]

I doubt we'll see Zelda U, they said they're not showing NX games.

 

[jariw]

A big Splatoon update is probably one of the things that will be covered, since they release a new weapon outside of the regular schedule just a day before the Direct.

 

[Spyder_Monkey]

There's going to be disappointment and despair within the next 48 hours.

 

[Yukinari]

Separate systems though, if it were something like the Wind Waker HD and 3D World in the same month, then yeah.

Animal Crossing: amiibo festival and Mario Tennis aren't really anything major for Nintendo either since they're not promoting them that well.

Kirby Triple Deluxe and Mario Golf World Tour came out the same day in the US.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

I doubt we'll see Zelda U, they said they're not showing NX games.

What you did there. I see it.

Spoiler

And I agree

 

[astrogamer]

IS must be busy making a new home console Paper Mario after FE Fate, right? right? RIGHT?

Those are different teams. IS has like 2-3 different teams now.

 

[Galava]

Pokémon game, here we go.

 

[PadWarrior]

I don't see any smash news happening

 

[Brew124]

I'd love to see Twilight Princess HD become a reality.

 

[Lady Siara]

Neat, glad we're finally getting these again. Not expecting to be surprised by much but it's nice to continue the tradition.

 

[mindsale]

-Star Fox release date
-XCX launch trailer
-Fire Emblem release date for 3DS and some info re: SMT crossover for Wii U
-Smash Bros 3-character roster update
-Remaining Amiibo lineup (Roy, Ryu, et al) announcement
-Zelda U (cough *NX* cough) tidbit
-Some Kirby shovelware for Wii U
-Some dormant character shovelware for 3DS
-Nothing regarding NX despite the abandonment wasteland that Nintendo sentences all its consoles to when it moves resources to its next gen.

 

[wild wild rice]

I doubt we'll see Zelda U, they said they're not showing NX games.

lol, yup

 

[akidnamededdy]

NINTENDO I'VE MISSED YOU

 

[Herbs]

HYPE TRAIN!!!!! WHOOP WHOOP!!!!!!! CHUGGA CHOO CHOO!!!!!!!

Spoiler

I'm already feeling let down by it.

 

[Beelzebufo]

I don't see any smash news happening

It's time for shovelry bro

 

[Litri]

Hype gifs??

 

[Jethro]

Updates on the X-Mas Lineup. New Stuff for Splatoon, Mario Maker and Smash.

Guess these are the safest bet.

 

[balladofwindfishes]

I don't see any smash news happening

Nah, Smash DLC is probably the only guaranteed announcement of this Direct. We're right around the normal time for new DLC to be announced.

 

[J@hranimo]

THE DROUGHT IS OVER

So let's see...

Smash DLC news
Splatoon DLC news
Maybe some last Xenoblade Chronicles X stuff
Devil's Third
Twilight Princess HD baby
Starfox Zero release date?

THAT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME

Nice bonus would be at least SMT x FE localized name or something.

 

[Loco4Coco]

We're clearly going to see a new Metroid and F-Zero game announcement.