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[metalslimer]

If there is no Japanese direct, temper your expectations to new localizations at best and at worst them spending an hour talking up Luigi's Mansion, Wii Fit, Game and Wario, and Animal Crossing. Of course maybe they will end with a megaton game targeted at the west

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Deus Ex lmao

 

[vagabondarts]

Let's think of the most disappointing things that could happen:

Five minute discussion about 3DS sales
Five minute recap on games currently available for 3DS
Five minute discussion about unreleased games we already know are coming
Pokemon mentioned but no new info
Direct ends with 1:30s Luigi's Mansion trailer

haha the sad thing is there have been directs just like this

 

[DaBoss]

With Iwata seemingly not at GDC to announce the new handheld Zelda as we've seen for Spirit Tracks and Phantom Hourglass, could we maybe see it here? Oh god I hope so! Timing's about right.

I thought it was confirmed they are going to be at GDC?

 

[Linkhero1]

I hope they announce Pokemon 3DS XL models for NA. I'd jump on that so fast that I'd make Sonic look like a fool.

 

[jerd]

Give me new XL colors and I'll buy one

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in October

 

[dkeane]

Just expecting release dates.
Predicting Animal Crossing right before Easter.

HYPE

 

[Kerub]

Bravely Default please..?

 

[Coolwhip]

How cool would it be if it was as packed as the previous one. Not going to happen though

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

I think they'll announce Dragon Quest

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Monsters

and I'll be

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Very Happy since its still too early for VII

if you think about it.

 

[Mojojo]

bleh if there is no ND from the mothership

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japan

I am slightly less interested. Will watch in hope of release dates and localizations in Urope (Bravely default, DQ7, Animal crossing pls)

 

[jmizzal]

Another one already?

Looks like ND will be every month now, I have no problem with that

 

[cjkeats]

My bet is on Dragon Quest VII localization. Some kinda of Animal Crossing news. Lots of Luigi's Mansion, and maybe some brief Pokemon talk.

My dreams waiting to be crushed are on Fantasy life and Bravely Default

 

[TheChits]

How cool would it be if it was as packed as the previous one. Not going to happen though

I don't know if we will ever get a nintendo direct like that again

 

[VGChampion]

I hope they announce Pokemon 3DS XL models for NA. I'd jump on that so fast that I'd make Sonic look like a fool.

I'd be good with any XL themed unit I think. I'm always a day one purchaser so I've never had one of those themed consoles. I'm waiting on an XL for that reason.

 

[metalslimer]

Looks like ND will be every month now, I have no problem with that

Pretty sure the Wii U one was not originally planned and was an emergency ND right before their investor meeting and financials came out.

 

[Vyse The Legend]

My wish list:

1. Dragon Quest VII
2. Bravely Default
3. Fantasy Life

 

[WiiredShawn]

Screw it, if I'm going to be disappointed, I want to be gloriously disappointed.

Majora's Mask Remake, coming June 2013. Nothing else will suffice.

 

[Wiz]

So can we just leave all future Nintendo Direct duties to Cheesemeister? lol

Anyways, if this is just a NA/EU presentation, then it's got to be localizations/release dates. Only Iwata is allowed to drop the bombs!

 

[Linkhero1]

I'd be good with any XL themed unit I think. I'm always a day one purchaser so I've never had one of those themed consoles. I'm waiting on an XL for that reason.

Same, but if anything, I'd want it to be Pokemon. Imagine a Charizard themed 3DS XL

Mmmmmmmmmm

Screw it, if I'm going to be disappointed, I want to be gloriously disappointed.

Majora's Mask Remake, coming June 2013.

Don't screw with me. I've been waiting and waiting. I refuse to replay it again unless it's a remake because I know as soon as I start a new file, they will announce the remake.

 

[Mpl90]

Come on Japan, announce your Direct stat! Iwata is in the European Direct, come on!

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

All aboard the Hype Train! Hopefull destination: anything Dragon Quest!

CHOO CHOO!

 

[WiiredShawn]

Come on Japan, announce your Direct stat! Iwata is in the European Direct, come on!

If Iwata is in the European Direct, wouldn't that imply that something significant could still be revealed?

Don't screw with me. I've been waiting and waiting. I refuse to replay it again unless it's a remake because I know as soon as I start a new file, they will announce the remake.

I know, friend, it's hard on all of us. Let's cry together for our inevitable suffering.

 

[anon_mastermind]

It is about time we heard something Zelda-related about 3DS.

 

[eudaemonic]

Eh, post again?

Nintendo Japan website has a 9 minute video of Iwata apologizing for the stock problems for AC, and explaining why/offering alternatives (download version).

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/egdj/info/movie.html

Basically, the game requires a larger space for save data than any other 3DS game, and needs to use a special type of ROM (SLC-NAND) to save the data to quickly. It's more expensive than MLC-NAND (which is used by all other 3DS games), faster and lasts a lot longer (about 10-20x as many writes). It's because the game uses this type of ROM that they can't just use cartridges from other games.

Problems with creating these cartridges may also have a hand in AC not being available worldwide; they can't even create enough for Japan let alone other regions.

Basically, I wouldn't count on a date for AC just yet.

They better put it on the eShop anyways, dammit. I'm tired of excuses!!! RAWRRRRR!

 

[Nibel]

ND threads need to go multiplatform and not just Cheesexclusive

Will start Operation Cheese Grater

 

[joedick]

I wouldn't be too surprised if it was just Luigi's Mansion, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, and Castlevania. But there isn't much to 2013 beyond these games, so there could be some new stuff shown.

I'd love to see a Famicom 30th promotion for 3DS.

 

[jeffers]

We're still missing that 3ds youtube app btw (one emily rogers mentioned last year)

 

[Reluctant-Hero]

Come on Japan, announce your Direct stat! Iwata is in the European Direct, come on!

Japan is overflowing with 3DS excellence. If anything, they need a Direct solely focused in Wii U. But what else could Iwata announce that hasn't been shown in the last ND? A firm release date for DQX Wii U?

 

[Sammy Samusu]

I'm hoping for Dragon Quest X!

We all know Animal Crossing is coming so I'm not worried.

Come on Japan, announce your Direct stat! Iwata is in the European Direct, come on!

It's 2AM in Japan. lol

 

[Hero of Legend]

ND threads need to go multiplatform and not just Cheesexclusive

Will start Operation Cheese Grater

Cheese needs to develop for iOSLimburger, his threads are doomed to fail unless he adopts Pac-ter's words.

 

[Kandinsky]

Now it feels like home.

 

[Wiz]

We all know Animal Crossing is coming so I'm not worried.

Yes....but WHEN!? We're closing in on 2 years since it's been announced!

 

[XaosWolf]

Don't screw with me. I've been waiting and waiting. I refuse to replay it again unless it's a remake because I know as soon as I start a new file, they will announce the remake.

Then what the heck are you doing here!? GET TO IT. >=|

As for announcements: I expect solid release dates mostly. Any surprises would be great.
Maybe a release date pushed forward a little too. =)

 

[DaBoss]

ND threads need to go multiplatform and not just Cheesexclusive

Will start Operation Cheese Grater

lol

Now it feels like home.

You finally happy it's about the 3DS.

 

[Aostia]

I think we'll see a summary of the incoming already known Wii U titles from NoA (Wario, Fit, Lego, MH, Pikmin, maybe W101), while I'm expecting some (not many of course) localization announcment for 3DS (as Bravely default for example? )

 

[Azure J]

Also NoA will have Wii U news!

NoA actually doing something?

Wat. WAT.

 

[Plinko]

I want an Animal Crossing Wii U port and Gamecube on the Wii U eshop.

 

[anon_mastermind]

I want an Animal Crossing Wii U port and Gamecube on the Wii U eshop.

This could save the Wii U in Japan.

 

[Pineconn]

NoA actually doing something?

Wat. WAT.

I'm scared.

 

[Mpl90]

I'm hoping for Dragon Quest X!

We all know Animal Crossing is coming so I'm not worried.


It's 2AM in Japan. lol

Stop thinking! I want the announcement NOWW!!! ._.

Rationally hyped (eh) for tomorrow.

 

[YAWN]

Fantasy Life for Europe please.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Well the gang's all here...

 

[DaBoss]

I want an Animal Crossing Wii U port and Gamecube on the Wii U eshop.

So you want the Gamecube in the Wii U, which is 3 Gamecube's taped together, so it would theoretically mean that it is 4 Gamecubes together. Someone check my math please.

 

[Linkhero1]

NoA actually doing something?

Wat. WAT.

Could go bad, but I'm hoping for some release dates now that Rayman's been delayed. Give me W101!

I want an Animal Crossing Wii U port and Gamecube on the Wii U eshop.

That shit I'd do for AC Wii U.

 

[Plinko]

This could save the Wii U in Japan.

Make game saves transferable. It makes perfect sense. I'm stunned they didn't do it.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

Luigi's Mansion 2 demo on the eShop right after it ends or bust!

That's kinda all I want, lol.

 

[Zeeman]

Screw it, if I'm going to be disappointed, I want to be gloriously disappointed.

Majora's Mask Remake, coming June 2013. Nothing else will suffice.

Oh man, I really need a purple XL announced to replace my purple OG, Majora's Mask would just be a bonus

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Screw it, if I'm going to be disappointed, I want to be gloriously disappointed.

Majora's Mask Remake, coming June 2013. Nothing else will suffice.

For fuck's sake. Original 3DS Zelda first, then Majora's Mask. Will not happen any other way.

We all know Animal Crossing is coming so I'm not worried.

We know it's from April-June. That's the difference between failing exams and not to some of us!

 

[Sammy Samusu]

Yes....but WHEN!? We're closing in on 2 years since it's been announced!

One of the reasons why I'm not hyped! This shit is way too long overdue, it should've been out since last year, I don't even care.

 

[Hattori]

So you want the Gamecube in the Wii U, which is 3 Gamecube's taped together, so it would theoretically mean that it is 4 Gamecubes together. Someone check my math please.

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