Green Mamba
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What, not even one more miserable Direct appearance for the only Wii U game coming out this holiday season?
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New Nintendo Direct upcoming Live on September 1st at 16:00 CEST for 3DS
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Okami Haundo
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You're mad that they wanted to level expectations for the Direct?
It probably will get its own direct.
I'd pay good money for that!
Best case outcome of this direct:
Detective Pikachu release date for the West.
"lol are you high?"-dream prediction fit for a NeoGAF Nintendo Direct Thread:
Mother 3 out now on the 3DS eShop! Comes with a free unicorn!
Is this post supposed to sound like a bad thing? Because it sounds like a stone's throw from The Last Story 2 to me.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
Member
2012 also had 2 pokemon games, BW2.
Forget about being disappointed about no NX, I consider this 3DS Direct another slap in the face of Wii U owners. (Unless they plan to do a separate Wii U Direct later - which I highly doubt.)
I mean, not even a few 3DS upscaled games or outsourced remasters to announce for Wii U to help bridge the now even bigger gap till NX and Zelda? Or some updates then at least for older games?
What kind of a message does their Wii U release policy in 2016 send to customers? "If the latest Nintendo system you purchased ends up under-selling, don't expect us to support it during its (unexpectedly fast arrived) twilight years for those of you that did buy it"...?
I'm probably being overly bitter here but still, it just feels wrong somehow how easy it seems for them to keep releasing game after game on 3DS while simply sweeping the Wii U and it's - by comparison dire - amount of games these last few years under the rug. They even seem to be geting away with it because people are clamouring for the NX at this point.
I mean, not even a few 3DS upscaled games or outsourced remasters to announce for Wii U to help bridge the now even bigger gap till NX and Zelda? Or some updates then at least for older games?
What kind of a message does their Wii U release policy in 2016 send to customers? "If the latest Nintendo system you purchased ends up under-selling, don't expect us to support it during its (unexpectedly fast arrived) twilight years for those of you that did buy it"...?
I'm probably being overly bitter here but still, it just feels wrong somehow how easy it seems for them to keep releasing game after game on 3DS while simply sweeping the Wii U and it's - by comparison dire - amount of games these last few years under the rug. They even seem to be geting away with it because people are clamouring for the NX at this point.
Damon straight.
Hell no, it's also the closest thing we'll get to a Bravely Third.
I am convinced Nintendo wants to ride out the storm of questioning until march 2017 when they unveil and then say "It's available now/tomorrow" like Apple.
I don't follow Apple announcements much; if something of theirs leaks ahead of time do they acknowledge it in any way between the leak and release or do they also just ride it out and announce it when they feel is appropriate?
Aaronrules380
Member
Continuing to develop software for the Wii U at this point would be a waste of time and resources that are much better spent on NX. Like it or not, the Wii U is a failure. With any console you ALWAYS take the risk of support drying up if the system doesn't do well. As a Wii U launch buyer, I can say that anyone buying a system for future support is an idiot, because that's never guaranteed. Buy a system because there are games already out on it that you want, because a system dying prematurely is always a risk
KirbYuuYuu
Member
Given what they want to do with nx, this is a large waste of money and fundamentally b pointless at this point.
And theres more than 5 times the amount of 3ds owners than wii u.
It had plenty of good HH games. That's why I was saying 2012 in consoles. ☺
No argument there or that any one of these games doesn't validate an entire year. Just trying to show that some software years are no stronger than this one.
Randomizer
Member
You blue balling bastards...
Could you please at least give a hint of when NX will be fully unveiled this time? K, thanks.
Could you please at least give a hint of when NX will be fully unveiled this time? K, thanks.
I would be shocked if the direct didn't mention when NX will be released.
Aaronrules380
Member
Nintendo's gone on record numerous times saying we'll get more details this year. he only way we don't get anything by the end of 2016 is if NX has been delayed to Holiday 2017, which I don't think NIntendo can really afford at this point.
And Nintendo needs time to let the news get out there. Apple can get away with it because
1. They're apple, and are fundementally on a different scale to companies like Nintendo
2. People generally just get new phones based on their contracts, so not much point in drumming up excite in advance
I would buy this so fast. Would be curious to see if they would rework the pointer controls to the gamepad's touchscreen or just require Wiimote usage.
I'm not sure I agree. I realize it want the longest supported Nintnedo system but it was supported far beyond when sales dictated Nintendo should have given up on it, and that continued support gave us some acclaimed and quality games. I think Nintendo has more than done right by Wii U purchasers.
stan423321
Member
Honestly, while I see why Nintendo is doing whatever they're doing (and while I'd be doing something completely different) right now, at this point it's hard to say what they really want to do with NX.
We're at the stage where any new announcement for 3DS would piss me off that it wasn't on NX instead. If Advance Wars was announced for 3DS I'd be pissed. Why so late? Why not on NX?
I'm done with my 3DS, it's stone age at this stage. Release what you have left and then let's move on.
That makes sense. What are your thoughts on the wait so far, then?
Nintendo's treatment of Wii U has been saintly compared to Sony's treatment of Vita. Their last internal project was two or three years ago now.
SuperBlank
Member
Expecting this to function mostly as a "get the remaining 3DS news out of the way" Direct, which I'm cool with.
Not going in with particularly lofty expectations.
Not going in with particularly lofty expectations.
Aaronrules380
Member
No idea. If they do announce it some time in September as Eurogamer rumors indicated, than 6-7 Months is enough time to raise awareness and show it off. That said, I think there's a good chance the NX will only come out in Q2 2017
Francokid1
Member
I hope we get an Etrian Odyssey 5 release date.
If that happens, they miss this financial year, despite repeated assurances it would launch this FY.
It's an old as balls PS2 game. They could get 60 fine.
That already exists if by 4 you mean 4 players.
Pancake Mix
Copied someone else's pancake recipe
Bit of a shame that people are freaking out about Nintendo still having software and hardware they want to sell in 2016 and early 2017. They've mostly given up on the Wii U with the exception of two promised games (the sequel to Sticker Star and the big fish, Zelda). Zelda is obviously huge, and in fact, going by rumours, if the NX is only 720p as a max (let's say there's no secret sauce in the console stand or whatever also), then the resolution will be the same between Wii U and NX. It could be like TP and not enhanced on NX at all. If so a relatively equal version of Zelda U that will be rarer in the future is a consolation prize for Wii U owners.
But 3DS has a lot more than 2 games upcoming, especially in Japan where Japanese 3rd party support is still kicking, but even outside of Japan stuff there is loads of stuff that needs to be advertised. Hell, we haven't heard a word on DQVIII from a Direct since November 2015 and it's not yet listed on NOA's site. That's just one example, there's actually quite a bit that could be announced for Western release on 3DS right now:
-Monster Hunter Stories (likely)
-Puyo Puyo Chronicles (unlikely at least at this point and uncertain that it'd even be announced on a Nintendo Direct)
-Dragon Quest XI or Joker 3 (unlikely as we're probably talking 2018)
-Unannounced game
-Unannounced big Japanese third party game from a big franchise
I understand being disappointed, but that's why Nintendo shouldn't be shocked if all their NX info leaks ahead of time since they're leaving it so late, but it's nothing to do with us otherwise, Nintendo really wants to bring the reveal down to the wire. I mean 1 September would already be late.
But 3DS has a lot more than 2 games upcoming, especially in Japan where Japanese 3rd party support is still kicking, but even outside of Japan stuff there is loads of stuff that needs to be advertised. Hell, we haven't heard a word on DQVIII from a Direct since November 2015 and it's not yet listed on NOA's site. That's just one example, there's actually quite a bit that could be announced for Western release on 3DS right now:
-Monster Hunter Stories (likely)
-Puyo Puyo Chronicles (unlikely at least at this point and uncertain that it'd even be announced on a Nintendo Direct)
-Dragon Quest XI or Joker 3 (unlikely as we're probably talking 2018)
-Unannounced game
-Unannounced big Japanese third party game from a big franchise
I understand being disappointed, but that's why Nintendo shouldn't be shocked if all their NX info leaks ahead of time since they're leaving it so late, but it's nothing to do with us otherwise, Nintendo really wants to bring the reveal down to the wire. I mean 1 September would already be late.
I just realized something.
When the 3DS is finally put into the grave, and we only have the NX.
Every direct will be an NX Direct.
No more opening the fridge only to realize it's all 3DS news (or all Wii U news for 3DS fans).
The handheld is the console. The console is the handheld.
Fun times will be had by all.
When the 3DS is finally put into the grave, and we only have the NX.
Every direct will be an NX Direct.
No more opening the fridge only to realize it's all 3DS news (or all Wii U news for 3DS fans).
The handheld is the console. The console is the handheld.
Fun times will be had by all.
stan423321
Member
Exactly what they did. They specified when it will be unveiled this time, specifically it WON'T be unveiled this time.
Pipelines, pipelines, pipelines. Also lack of upgrade urge in Japan.
VendettaRed07
Member
Thanks for the lists; you are right that the year is better on paper than some others in Nintendo's past, especially when you isolate the releases on Handhelds and consoles. But it collectively has been poor between both 3DS and WiiU. But years like 06 which were awful on consoles, were made easier by releases and content on other systems; like I remember DS being pretty fantastic that year. And even if it wasn't the worst outright I'd say it's close enough to being that to where it's just not something that Nintendo should find to be acceptable
And what is different between previous droughts or tough release schedules in Nintendo's past and now is that, back then we knew what was coming. We always had an idea of what awesome stuff was just around the corner or in the pipeline, or what to expect. Knowing what is coming next often makes tough waits easier. It's not even about the system for me at this point; I'd like to know what games we will be playing outside Zelda through next year. Yet we don't know of anything.
We've never been completely in the dark for so long about what is in store for Nintendo's future. We have a ton of rumors but really no clue as to what is coming, or real confirmation of anything.
Aaronrules380
Member
Maybe, but it's worth noting that Nintendo never included NX sales in their FY expectations, and it might mean they aren't actually confident they can get it out by March. Repeated assurances is more just "we have no new news to announce". Just like how people were convinced despite all evidence that Persona 5 would be out in 2015 because right until the last minute atlus pr kept saying "2015"
Empyrean Heaven
Member
So anybody going to get together a bingo card for this?
Mobile directs.
Pancake Mix
Copied someone else's pancake recipe
I hope NintenGAF joins me in refusing to watch that.
"For just 0.99 cents you can marry your Fire Emblem Waifu/husbando."
I totally get where you're coming from and I badly want to see NX and its games also. But I guess I don't know if I can agree that we in the paat always knew what was coming with Nintendo and its games and were less in the dark. I know it feels bad to be in the dark right now. I just remember I guess that there were just aslong stretches in the past where we had no clue what was coming next from Nintendo. I can look up specific examples but if you remember differently specifically so I'd definitely want to be corrected. ☺
NOLA_Gaffer
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If anything Nintendo's software has me finally interested in mobile gaming, so I'm willing to give them the benefit of the doubt for now.