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[Canon]

I'm hoping they don't spend much time on games like Pikmin 3 or Game and Wario. Nintendo needs to drop multiple bombs in the span of a very short time.

Here's what I'd like to see:

First 10 minutes: Start with a trailer for the new 3D Mario game and proceed to talk about it and demonstrate the unique gameplay. Have Miyamoto talk to the camera (not play) like they did for Luigi's Mansion 2 in a previous Direct. Hand it over to Iwata.

10-15 mins in: Talk about games already announced coming in the summer like Pikmin 3, Game and Wario, Wonderful 101, and whatever else I'm forgetting.

15-20 mins: Discuss the Summer System Update, as well as the new Wii U bundles. Discontinuation of the Basic Model and price drop to $299 for the Premium bundle, which is now known simply as Wii U - no "premium" branding. White "premium" console to be sold alongside the black one as well, and "deluxe digital promotion" not included anymore (to avoid consumer confusion as to what it is).

20-30 mins: 3DS focused segment. More gameplay of Zelda 3DS, Yoshi's Island 3DS, etc. and release dates. 1 new game announcement or so.

30-35 mins: Miiverse segment. 3DS is getting Miiverse TODAY, smart phone apps coming very soon. There's also room to discuss other apps like YouTube coming to 3DS.

35-40 mins: Sonic discussion. Talk about the partnership with Sega, show gameplay of Lost World and Olympic Games, and finally announce the third game in the partnership.

40-45 mins: Mario Kart. Show a trailer, give a release date, announce it's coming to Best Buy for you to try out.

45-55 mins: New game announcements. Retro's new game and everything else.

55-60 mins: Close it off with a Smash Bros. trailer and a surprise announcement that the demo will be available either at Best Buy or on the eShop, or both.

 

[Freezie KO]

Oh I thought you were being sarcastic because there are some people like that lol

Yeah, you got it right. I was imitating those people. Then the second post was me confessing the sad Nintendo fanboy I really am.

 

[Neiteio]

You ever go into the bathroom and find parsley in your teeth that your friends hadn't told you about? Now imagine your teeth are a Wii U and that parsley is an F-Zero game.

 

[StreetsAhead]

I'm kidding. F-Zero is dead.

 

[takriel]

I'm kidding. F-Zero is dead.

Dream Crusher

 

[Drago]

I'm kidding. F-Zero is dead.

If F Zero = Parsley and the F Zero is fake, doesn't that mean that the teeth you found the parsley in - the Wii U - is fake?

Wii U doesn't actually exist?!

Spoiler

good night

 

[Chet Rippo]

Can the realistic driving simulator have blue shells?

They should.

 

[Neiteio]

I'm kidding. F-Zero is dead.

 

[GRW810]

This time next week well have seen E3 Direct. We'll know more about MK, 3D Mario and Smash Bros. We'll know what Retro are working on. We'll be recovering from the shock and awe of multiple bombs dropped.

Six days. Cannot come soon enough.

 

[Pikma]

I'm kidding. F-Zero is dead.

Lalalalalalalala I can't hear you I can't hear you I can't hear you.

 

[Kokonoe]

It won't have blue shells, it'll have blue hedgehogs.

 

[Blood Diamonds]

 

[Fandangox]

I'm kidding. F-Zero is dead.

Never. It lives on.


In our hearts ;-;7

 

[StreetsAhead]

Dream Crusher

I've posted a theory before a couple of times (but been largely ignored). Takaya Imamura has spent most of his career at Nintendo working on Star Fox and F-Zero, now he's in EAD 5 (otherwise known as the Wii Fit Studio), but his projects there have been director of Steel Diver and project coordinator on Star Fox 64 3D.

I think, if there's going to a game in either the F-Zero or Star Fox franchises, he's the man at EAD who's going to be involved with it and note that he's been free for nearly 2 years now. Just saying.

 

[Fantastical]

Real talk: If Retro's game is F-Zero I'll be disappointed.

 

[Drago]

:lol

Relentless

 

[VegaNine]

Iwata: We finally meet again!

Sakurai: Yes, it's been a while, hasn't it?

Iwata: It certainly has, but you seem to be getting younger.

Sakurai: Thank you!

Iwata: Your skin is so smooth.

Sakurai: Thank you. (laughs)

Iwata: (laughing) May I touch it?

Sakurai: (sighs, laughing) If you must.

*Iwata reaches across the table, rubs Sakurai's cheek*​

Iwata: I confess—I hope this will make me younger by magic.

Sakurai: Did it make you younger last time?

Iwata: Just the opposite! (laughs) Try touching mine, and see if it makes you older.

Sakurai: Perhaps it will make me wealthy!

Iwata: Perhaps it will keep you employed.

*Sakurai rubs Iwata's cheek*​

Sakurai: Hmm. (laughs)

Iwata: It feels very leathery?

Sakurai: Yes, very much like leather.

Iwata: (laughs) If it doesn't make you rich, I apologize.

Sakurai: That's OK. Money is nice, but I like leather, too.

Iwata: (laughs) Let's continue this later.

Sakurai: Yes, I'm excited to finally talk about Smash Bros. again.

Iwata: Smash Bros.? Oh, I didn't bring you here to talk about Smash Bros.

Sakurai: So you brought me here just to rub my face?

Iwata: No, I wanted to talk about your other game—the one you released last fall.

Sakurai: I'm not sure what you mean. I didn't release anything last fall.

Iwata: Come now—don't be modest, Sakurai-san. I saw your work on another console.

Sakurai: Oh god, you don't mean...

Iwata: (laughs)​

Sakurai:

Iwata: (laughs loudly)

Sakurai:

Iwata: (crying)

Sakurai: (covers face)

Iwata: You...(coughing) you must've been very proud of "All-Stars!" (laughs)

Sakurai: I thought to myself, "Who made this shit?"

Iwata: (screaming laughter)

Sakurai: There was really no need for it.

Iwata: (laughing) So you had no involvement.

Sakurai: No. I did read an interview with the developers, however, and I thanked Buddha they never mentioned 'Smash.' I
might've died had they spoken my name.

Iwata: Yes, they were very bashful about their "inspiration," but still very proud of their bastard child! It reminded me of when
they tried to clone the first sheep, 'Dolly,' but could only produce a dead fetus. The scientists were still excited! (laughs)

Sakurai: (laughs) It reminded me of—do you remember?—a situation with a "Mario Kart clone" called, Crash Team Racing.
Except that game was actually—

Iwata: *ahem* Shall we talk about Smash now?

Sakurai: Oh. Yeah, good. (laughs)​

Iwata: So I understand that the next Smash titles—twins, for the Wii U and 3DS—will be the largest in series history. And I'm told
you've been making many changes, so I imagine we have many things to talk about. Where would you like to begin?

Sakurai: Well, I'd like to talk about some of the criticisms the Smash games have received in the past, and how we're addressing
them in these new installments.

Iwata: Wait, wait! People have criticized you? But WHY?

Sakurai: Not me, Iwata-san. My games.

Iwata: WHY, Sakurai-san, WHY? Why do they CRITICIZE YOU?

Sakurai: Please don't push my buttons.

Iwata: How could they do this? Our poor little Sakurai-san NEVER HURT ANYBODY! (fake sobbing) Why do these bullies attack
him so?

Sakurai: ... (*sniff*)

Iwata: (laughs) I think I've struck a nerve.

Sakurai: (*sniff*) Yes, it's true. They tell me on Twitter that Brawl was "less technical,"... "much slower"... "less fun"... and "really
fucked-up." But the most hurtful accusation is that I've been favoring the East over the West. They say that my worldview outside
of Japan is "nonexistent."

Iwata: Oh my. I take it you plan to dispell this horrible rumor?

Sakurai: I do. Because my previous rosters featured too many "obscure, unliked, or meaningless" fighters, I plan replace them with
more popular, more Western characters. I was thinking of one in particular. A rather big name, but I'm having trouble closing the deal.
Can you guess who it is?

Iwata: "Go Amerika Big Boy? "[1]

1 Go Amerika Big Boy was a hot dog vendor from the 1950's Japanese manga, Hoshi no Bakuhatsu: Ai no Kami. He
appeared in Issue 70.​

Sakurai: Oh, I want Big Boy too—but I'm thinking of someone even bigger.

Iwata: My god, Gigantor?

Sakurai: Bigger!

Iwata: (laughs) Who?

Sakurai: Sari!

Iwata: Mahotsukai Sari?! [2]

Sakurai: Yes, Mahotsukai Sari.

2 Mahotsukai Sari, or Sally the Witch, was the star of a 1960's Japanese manga. She was partly inspired by the
character of Samantha from the American sitcom, Bewitched.​

Iwata: (laughs) Get out of here!

Sakurai: I've pursued her relentlessly! I thought our fans abroad would enjoy a familiar face.

Iwata: You're really looking out for them.

Sakurai: Yes. In fact, I'm so hoping to get Sari that I've turned down some other characters. I don't want to crowd the roster.

Iwata: Who did you turn down?

Sakurai: Mickey Mouse and some unfamiliars—"Earthworm Jim," "Lara", "Batman."

Iwata: You want a strong cast.

Sakurai: I just want our game to say to the West, "We know you. We understand you."

Iwata: Well, as the President of Nintendo of America, I myself feel understood.

Sakurai: Thank you. That makes it all worthwhile.

Iwata: I must tell you, Sakurai-san—I feel confident that the upcoming Smash games are in good hands... that is, I've
heard about your partnership with Namco. (laughs) Would you like to discuss it?

Sakurai: Ugh. Let's not and say we did.

Iwata: (laughs) Another touchy subject.

Sakurai: No, it's just... I'm very tired. I'd like to wrap this up if we could.

Iwata: Already? But you've hardly touched your beer!

Sakurai: I have no intentions of touching that beer.

Iwata: It's good beer.

Sakurai: I'm afraid you might have put something in it.

Iwata: You know me too well, Sakurai-san.

Everybody: (laughs)

 

[Hattori]

Real talk: If Retro's game is F-Zero I'll be disappointed.

don't worry EC said they're working on MK8

 

[Neiteio]

This thread was full of rainbow and sunshine, now it's all doom and gloom.

Captain Falcon's golden nipples have been tarnished, nay, rusted.

I don't know how I feel about that...

 

[stealthpengu]

man, it's been FOREVER since I have seen that video.

Same! Hey, Wii U does sort of use the idea of a 'brain' that streams to a screen... so the prophesy wasn't that far off.... one generation later.

 

[Blood Diamonds]

This thread was full of rainbow and sunshine, now it's all doom and gloom.

Captain Falcon's golden nipples have been tarnished, nay, rusted.

I don't know how I feel about that...

It is both depressing and arousing.

 

[Freezie KO]

F-Zero,youarealreadydead.png

Damn... young blade through the heart.

 

[Drago]

Iwata Asks

Incredible

Just... fucking INCREDIBLE

 

[lordfroakie]

My predictions for Nintendo e3:

• Ubisoft announces BGE2, Rainbow Six, ZombiU, new PoP, and new IPs
• More than one collab announcements: Level 5, Capcom, Square Enix, Koijima Prod., Kuju
• WiiU revision with upgradable RAM and newly designed console
• Mini Wiiu tablet controllers
• WIIU Basic discontinued, replaced with WiiU Deluxe White
• New Wiiu bundles-Mario 3D, Sonic Lost World, Mario Kart, Smash
• Capcom announces RE:revelations 2 for 3DS/Wiiu, New IP, Darkstalkers, Dragons Dogma 2
• From Soft announces Dark Souls 2 and new ip for Wiiu
• New IP from Mistwaker
• Sega third sonic game is Sonic Racing
• skies of arcadia 2, skies of arcadia HD, border break announced for wiiu
• jump vs nintendo 3ds
• Persona 5 or new Persona entry for 3DS
• TWEWY 2 3ds, bravery default 1 and 2, Final Fantasy 15 Wiiu, Fantasy Life
• Another megaton announcement far dangerous than Plat
• Megaman returns!
• 2D Castlevania for 3ds
• Metroid 3DS

 

[Valjean Lafitte]

Iwata: We finally meet again!

Sakurai: Yes, it's been a while, hasn't it?

Iwata: It certainly has, but you seem to be getting younger.

Sakurai: Thank you!

Iwata: Your skin is so smooth.

Sakurai: Thank you. (laughs)

Iwata: (laughing) May I touch it?

Sakurai: (sighs, laughing) If you must.

​

So...its 1:30 AM (Central), and VegaNine decides to randomly grace NeoGAF with another legendary Iwata Ask.

We're not worthy!​

 

[Neiteio]

It is both depressing and arousing.

True. :-\

And wow, that Iwata Asks had my sides splitting. XD

EDIT: Oh, VegaNine! Man behind the legendary Hemmingway at Sony's E3 presser skit, lol.

 

[Freezie KO]

Iwata Asks: Playstation Battle All-Stars. :lol

 

[Darryl]

they didn't forget about f-zero, he's in nintendo land.

wait you wanted a new game? whats wrong with your old one?

 

[Valjean Lafitte]

For those who might not remember Vega's equally amazing Bayonetta Iwata Asks:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=42109000&postcount=4218

 

[ahm998]

My wish from 1st party for Wii U:

Avalance 1080!
Wave Race
F-zero
Other M2
Raven Blade

My wish from 3st party for Wii U:

Resident Evil 2-3 remake
MGS 5
The Evil Within
Naruto Shippuden Gekitou Ninja Taisen 5
R-type

My wish from 1st party for 3DS:

Advanced war 3ds
Osu no oindan 3ds

My wish from 3st party for 3DS:

Resident evil: R2
Super Robot wars 3Z
Contra 3d
Gradius 3d

 

[ugly]

That Iwata Asks was brilliant
I am dead
Bravo man bravo

 

[CriterionDog]

FREAKING PERFECT.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Iwata: Yes, they were very bashful about their "inspiration," but still very proud of their bastard child! It reminded me of when
they tried to clone the first sheep, 'Dolly,' but could only produce a dead fetus. The scientists were still excited! (laughs)

Ohhhh shit..

Veganine you win everything!

 

[L Thammy]

There are two current schools of thought in the field of Nintendo hype. One believe that they should enjoy hype to the maximum, and burn out as they may. The "Hypists". The other believes that they should keep their expectations down based on realistic expectations and hype themselves accordingly. The "Realists".

I propose a new school of thought.

By keeping our actual expectations low, at or below a realistic level, we will avoid the backlash that the Hypists experience. By engage in their excessive hype behaviour, we get the enjoyment that Realistis would otherwise lose. The key is to adopt positives of both schools.

By keeping hype and expectations separate and acting on both appropriately, we maximize the benefit to society that this unknown future resource can provide.

 

[VegaNine]

So...its 1:30 AM (Central), and VegaNine decides to randomly grace NeoGAF with another legendary Iwata Ask.

Thanks!

Afraid I didn't have time to make an E3 GIF this year.

 

[KillerTravis]

Goddam!! Dat VegaNine Iwata Asks!

 

[GRW810]

That IwataAsks was sensational.

9.5/10

 

[Mr. Fix]

There are two current schools of thought in the field of Nintendo hype. One believe that they should enjoy hype to the maximum, and burn out as they may. The "Hypists". The other believes that they should keep their expectations down based on realistic expectations and hype themselves accordingly. The "Realists".

I propose a new school of thought.

By keeping our actual expectations low, at or below a realistic level, we will avoid the backlash that the Hypists experience. By engage in their excessive hype behaviour, we get the enjoyment that Realistis would otherwise lose. The key is to adopt positives of both schools.

By keeping hype and expectations separate and acting on both appropriately, we maximize the benefit to society that this unknown future resource can provide.

Neiteio has been doing this the whole time, that cheeky guy.

 

[zoukka]

I'm adjusting my hype as I type this. New 3D Mario reveal and Retro's new game are all I expect as new interesting titles.

 

[Nibel]

That fucking Iwata Asks :lol

*claps*

 

[Freezie KO]

they didn't forget about f-zero, he's in nintendo land.

y can't f-zero crawl?

 

[shouamabane]

Avalanche 1080P

 

[L Thammy]

So how many people will think this Iwata Asks was real?

 

[CriterionDog]

Guys, I am super hyped for this direct and especially the new smash bros. but I feel like I can be and should be 20 times more hyped. Can someone hype me?

oh and rayman for smash 4 plz

 

[Valjean Lafitte]

Thanks!

Afraid I didn't have time to make an E3 GIF this year.

Though I'm wondering, where did you find the pictures of Iwata and Sakurai sitting a table with beer?

 

[Blood Diamonds]

okay i am done

 

[dampflokfreund]

Guys, I am super hyped for this direct and especially the new smash bros. but I feel like I can be and should be 20 times more hyped. Can someone hype me?

oh and rayman for smash 4 plz

http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=55369560

https://twitter.com/nintendolife/status/342024124249567232

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=61237157&postcount=3652

@Vega Haha, good one

 

[Neiteio]

Neiteio has been doing this the whole time, that cheeky guy.

Ha, I really have.

My actual expectations are as follows:

- Smash Bros.
- Mario
- Mario Kart
- Wind Waker
- TW101

That's it. If I get some nice new material on those five titles, I'm happy. Anything else is a bonus.

Seeing Retro's title would be incredible. But I'm not counting on it.

Of course, I also love dreaming. So, for fun, I gave you all the madness on the previous couple pages, lol.

 

[CriterionDog]

http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=55369560

https://twitter.com/nintendolife/sta...24124249567232

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost...postcount=3652

@Vega Haha, good one

good god the first link ( ;D ) has me hyped but...the other two links are errors. : (

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Guys, I am super hyped for this direct and especially the new smash bros. but I feel like I can be and should be 20 times more hyped. Can someone hype me?

oh and rayman for smash 4 plz

Just wait till the 10th, we all will be jittery after sony/ms conferences then Nintendo, the last one will have us shaking. We will be up for 24hours because of hype. Some people may pull all-nighters and cant sleep. You should be glad you are not too hype right now.