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[DrWong]

I think they will reuse the one from the first game...

Yep, chip port. they even re-used the name with only a "2" to differentiate and called it a day. Lazy.

 

[Steiner]

I wish more than anything that Nintendo would release an ARMS multiplayer demo. Even if it was timed -- kind of like the testfire period for Splatoon 2 -- that would really get people talking.

ARMS is a game that you need to play for a few rounds before you understand how deep and complex (and fun) it can be. Nintendo would be wise to get this in the hands of potential buyers *before* it launches.

 

[MrV4ltor]

Expecting:
ARMS
Splatoon 2
Fire Emblem Warriors and Echoes
Zelda DLC
Indie Reel
Release Dates for Steep, Splatoon 2 and ARMS
One of the 2 big Ubisoft announcements

Keep Mario, Retro Studios, Xenoblade 2, Wii U ports, Other Ubisoft game, Pokémon, Fire Emblem and other surprises for E3.

 

[Dark Cloud]

You guys are getting too hyped over this presentation and you all are going to be severely disappointed when its mostly gonna be splatoon and arms.

I think our hype is in check. It says "mostly ARMS and Splatoon 2".

 

[Herb Alpert]

I wouldn't mind if they waited a bit before VC announcement. Let indies breath a little, let people realize that eshop can bring great games that are not developed by Nintendo.

 

[CrazyHorse]

Wii U is dead :'-( Directs were almost made for Wii U and not Wii U is not even mentioned.

 

[Cosmo Clock 21]

Summer vacation in Japan starts on July 20. Dollars to donuts we get a release date for Spla2n near then

 

[JavyOO7]

ARMS is gonna be fire. Hoping for a demo...

 

[Ridley327]

Spring started like three weeks ago

I know, but there hasn't been any whispers about a date for ARMS for a while, and since it's definitely not going to be April, the start of the summer gaming season is quickly approaching.

 

[Servbot24]

I wonder how much content ARMS will have. If boxing rounds are the whole game it might be below $60 MSRP, but I'd be curious how they would be able to implement a single player mode if they plan to do that.

 

[KingBroly]

I'm guessing they'll mention the 3 new Zelda amiibo, Fire Emblem and maybe a surprise port of Super Mario Maker

 

[Jaloux Saboteur]

 

[oti]

Wii U is dead :'-( Directs were almost made for Wii U and not Wii U is not even mentioned.

There aren't any Wii U games in development by Nintendo.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Wii U is dead :'-( Directs were almost made for Wii U and not Wii U is not even mentioned.

Of course it is, its discontinued, meaning none are being made anymore. All Directs in the future will be Switch/3DS only.

 

[Neoxon]

Expecting:
ARMS
Splatoon 2
Fire Emblem Warriors and Echoes
Zelda DLC
Indie Reel
Release Dates for Steep, Splatoon 2 and ARMS
One of the 2 big Ubisoft announcements

Keep Mario, Retro Studios, Xenoblade 2, Other Ubisoft game, Pokémon, Fire Emblem and other surprises for E3.

As mentioned before, I feel like Pokémon (if Stars is an actual thing & it's indeed Switch-bound this year) will be a separate reveal ahead of E3, be it a Pokémon Direct or an out-of-the-blue reveal like OR/AS. I'd imagine that The Pokémon Company would want to dominate the headlines rather than sharing the spotlight for the initial reveal.

 

[LordKano]

The best I'm expecting from a pre-E3 direct in terms of announcements is a new Kirby, or maybe Japanese third party announcements.

 

[sixteen-bit]

Of course it is, its discontinued, meaning none are being made anymore. All Directs in the future will be Switch/3DS only.

yep

3rd pillar this ain't

 

[Dark Cloud]

I wonder how much content ARMS will have. If boxing rounds are the whole game it might be below $60 MSRP, but I'd be curious how they would be able to implement a single player mode if they plan to do that.

It's confirmed $60.

 

[skypunch]

We'll know for sure if Soraya Saga retweets it. If she does, then peace out!

Yeah. It says focuses *mainly* on Splatoon 2 and ARMS, so it's not ruling out a teensy bit of Xenoblade 2 news.

 

[Shaanyboi]

Wii U is dead :'-( Directs were almost made for Wii U and not Wii U is not even mentioned.

The system that stopped production months ago is dead? No way

 

[DMONKUMA]

I'm excited for Nintendo's Bizarre Adventure game. It's the true GOTY, y'all know it.

Well....at least it ain't the MLB glitch.

 

[The Omega Man]

Chances of Virtual Console being announced in this?

 

[jts]

oh no

 

[Kyzer]

Chances of Virtual Console being announced in this?

if VC does nothing new and is just late in a disappointing way then theres a chance

if they actually have something interesting to say itll be saved for e3

 

[Da-Kid]

But but... we seen the FULL game of ARMS at the reveal presentation! There's only 5 characters!

 

[Zedark]

Chances of Virtual Console being announced in this?

If I were to guess... infinitesimal.

Was looking forward to watching this Direct, but now I am dead instead. Thanks a lot.

 

[Machina]

 

[Lom1lo]

nightmare fuel

 

[Tom Nook]

First direct after Switch launches.

Here we go!

 

[Genio88]

Can't wait to know Arms release date, i hope it's May

 

[oti]

SNES Remix plz

 

[Vampirolol]

Oh man, so hyped for ARMS!

 

[jonno394]

Chances of Virtual Console being announced in this?

I'd say close to zero. That's an E3 announcement imo.

 

[Wil348]

Definitely a release date for ARMS. Hopefully Splatoon 2 as well

 

[Seik]

I assume we're gonna get both game's release dates.

Gooooood!

 

[Polygonal_Sprite]

I love that it says it's about two games + 3DS yet people are still making outrageous wish lists lol.

Looking forward to seeing more of ARMS.

 

[The Omega Man]

if VC does nothing new and is just late in a disappointing way then theres a chance

if they actually have something interesting to say itll be saved for e3

If I were to guess... infinitesimal.


Was looking forward to watching this Direct, but now I am dead instead. Thanks a lot.

I'd say close to zero. That's an E3 announcement imo.

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I just want to buy ancient roms ton play on my Switch, is that too much to ask?!!

 

[phanphare]

You guys are getting too hyped over this presentation and you all are going to be severely disappointed when its mostly gonna be splatoon and arms.

all I need is Splatoon 2 and it's right there in the blurb

my expectations are on point

 

[Genio88]

Guys keep expectations low, i don't think we'll get new games announcement or virtual console stuff, just some more Arms and Splatoon gameplay, characters reveals and i guess release date. For everything else, E3 is around the corner

 

[Junk3t]

Chances of Virtual Console being announced in this?

I would say pretty low, I think if it was going to be released now this wouldn't be billed as a mere "splatoon 2 and Arms" focused direct. Also I think virtual console is definitely the perfect kind of "and it's available right now!" announcement to make at E3 so I think that's when we'll hear about it. They need to give Switch indies their time to shine.

 

[LordKano]

I think we'll hear about Virtual console in this direct. Old games aren't something to brag about at E3. Especially if they do a special Digital Event again.

 

[ArtHands]

Bayonetta 3 announce for Switch tomorrow, Nintendo to share more details in this Direct.

I hope

 

[Sammy Samusu]

I don't expect much from a Direct just months away from E3.

Just show me footage of FE Warriors and I'll be happy.

 

[Skittzo0413]

Guys keep expectations low, i don't think we'll get new games announcement or virtual console stuff, just some more Arms and Splatoon gameplay, characters reveals and i guess release date. For everything else, E3 is around the corner

Isn't it a worldwide Direct though? And don't those always have some new announcement?

Maybe it'll be a new 3DS game announcement... *shudder*

 

[Jazzem]

I wish more than anything that Nintendo would release an ARMS multiplayer demo. Even if it was timed -- kind of like the testfire period for Splatoon 2 -- that would really get people talking.

ARMS is a game that you need to play for a few rounds before you understand how deep and complex (and fun) it can be. Nintendo would be wise to get this in the hands of potential buyers *before* it launches.

Oh man, I hope they do this. I've seen a lot of folks on the fence about Arms, something like this would do wonders to raise interest in the game. Plus I want to try it out desperately before release :'D

 

[jts]

I think they will also detail MK8D's launch tomorrow and possibly, likely, surely, probably, maybe but not really announce that those who already bought MK8 off the eShop will get a 50% discount.

Thanks Nintendo.

 

[Instro]

Outside of of the two games mentioned, not expecting anything but a few additional details on already announced games. Hopefully it's more than that, but it seems super unlikely.

 

[Inferno313]

Seems like I'm wrong, I was under wrong assumption then. Whend did they confirm it to be a new campaign?

During interviews at the January event. I mean, there are pretty clearly glimpses at cutscenes from said campaign in the game's trailer.

 

[Mediking]

Let's go!

 

[Shikamaru Ninja]

Outside of of the two games mentioned, not expecting anything but a few additional details on already announced games. Hopefully it's more than that, but it seems super unlikely.

3DS localizations are likely 50% of the Direct most likely. Miitopia? Pikmin? Ever Oasis?
Arms and Splatoon 2 are the stars.