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[Linkhero1]

Better to be suprised then disappointed though

I'm keeping my expectations low as well. I'm hoping for some 3DS/Wii U release dates and some more details/footage from announced games. Anything else will be a pleasant surprise to me.

True, but the hype consumes me so I have no choice.

Lets be friends <3

<3

 

[Shaanyboi]

Probably just upkeep on existing titles, updates/release dates on stuff we know is coming out before E3.

 

[EloquentM]

Probably just upkeep on existing titles, updates/release dates on stuff we know is coming out before E3.

True but we can dream.

 

[Neiteio]

Eh, I'm going to temper my expectations so I'm not surprised if all they do is announce a release date for Animal Crossing and provide new details on Wii Fit U and Game & Wario. Although with Rayman's delay sucking all wind out of the WiiU's sales this month and casting a shadow over its future prospects, it'd be nice to see them really go all-out trying to boost hype with perhaps another look at the projects teased last time (X, Wind Waker HD, etc).

Oh, speaking of X, it'd be nice to see more on Monolith Soft's 3DS project. (The RPG, not Project X Zone.)

 

[BowieZ]

To hype or not to hype.

That is the..., HYYYPPPEEE!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Pikma]

I bet you said the same thing about the last hype train. Am I right?

Nay, I was extremely hyped for the last two, and they even surpassed my expectations!

It's just that I'm not sure NoA/NoE can deliver bombs by themselves and even if there's a NCL one, you can only drop so many bombs, delivering three months in a row? Don't think so, sadly.

 

[ThreeSixty]

It's extremely entertaining watching the next generation console wars heat up. Part of me thinks that this Nintendo Direct won't be dropping the megatons. Part of me thinks there may be one or two bombs dropped given that Nintendo's in such a cornered and tough position at the moment. One thing that's interesting to note is that I believe this Nintendo Direct was initially planned to be only focused on the 3DS. Iwata announced this in the last Direct as far as I recall. Then suddenly it was changed to "also featuring news on the Wii U" which I believe is a more recent development. It will be interesting to watch; like last time.

I'll be there refreshing the page at 2PM (GMT) again. No work tomorrow. Bring it Nintendo.

 

[holobyte]

1. PICROSS FOR THE GODDAMN MOTHERFUCKING UNITED STATES OF FUCKING AMERICA eSHOP!!!!!!
2. Dragon Quest 7 US release.
3. Animal Crossing US date (if not announced already)
4. GBA Virtual Console games on 3DS

Agreed. I think you are right on the money, especially about a US release for PICROSS.

Nintendo needs to better their conversion process. I have been wondering why it has taken Nintendo so long to get GBA games on the 3DS VC, Hell, why is the VC conversion process for supported system platforms so slow period!

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

I can't possibly imagine this one will be anywhere near the greatness of the last one.

Not a WiiU owner. I mean Wind Waker HD looked cool, but this only has to give a solid Animal Crossing date to be better for me.

 

[Linkhero1]

Nay, I was extremely hyped for the last two, and they even surpassed my expectations!

It's just that I'm not sure NoA/NoE can deliver bombs by themselves and even if there's a NCL one, you can only drop so many bombs, delivering three months in a row? Don't think so, sadly.

You're probably right about this one. Considering NCL isn't having a ND (as far as we know), I'm assuming it's just localization and release dates of games that are already out or have release dates in Japan. All I hope for is a Limited Edition 3DS XL.

 

[v1oz]

I sure hope all these presentations don't eat into the time they should be spending fixing the Wii U online services and making games. There's a lot of things that need to be fixed.

 

[Aquamarine]

You're probably right about this one. Considering NCL isn't having a ND (as far as we know), I'm assuming it's just localization and release dates of games that are already out or have release dates in Japan. All I hope for is a Limited Edition 3DS XL.

Really looking forward to the inevitable 3DS localization announcements. I'd love to see DQ7 and Bravely Default come over.

 

[Cbajd5]

If there's no Japanese ND, there will be no new 1st-party / Nintendo-published game announcements.

I repeat, no Japanese ND = no new announced games from Nintendo.

What if they announce something that wouldn't be released in Japan? Like Elite Beat Agents?

I WANT MORE ELITE BEAT AGENTS ALREADY NINTENDO

 

[NFreak]

Yup no way this'll get even close to topping the last direct. Whenever there are directs in anything but all 3 regions then I lower my expectations. Hoping for some release dates and maybe a localization.

 

[Boss Doggie]

So Japan's a no-show? :/

 

[zroid]

Probably just upkeep on existing titles, updates/release dates on stuff we know is coming out before E3.

Yeah that's what I'm expecting. And maybe a localization announcement for 3DS.

 

[Bullza2o]

If they make Nintendo Directs every month, that means there are 3 more before E3. I wonder what Nintendo will do to keep their E3 conference filled with surprises.

 

[Yonafunu]

I'm thinking it'll basically be just release dates. That would be the only reason to also include WiiU games, it's not like they're going to announce new ones.

 

[Linkhero1]

Really looking forward to the inevitable 3DS localization announcements. I'd love to see DQ7 and Bravely Default come over.

Definitely going to jump on both. The 3DS library has been amazing so far.

 

[Pikma]

You're probably right about this one. Considering NCL isn't having a ND (as far as we know), I'm assuming it's just localization and release dates of games that are already out or have release dates in Japan. All I hope for is a Limited Edition 3DS XL.

I was actually thinking about this earlier this morning, we kinda know the Pikachu XL is coming, but I bet they'll keep that one for X/Y, maybe the Animal Crossing one? I'll triple dip if that's the case.

 

[JoshuaJSlone]

If there's no Japanese ND, there will be no new 1st-party / Nintendo-published game announcements.

I repeat, no Japanese ND = no new announced games from Nintendo.

Not that I consider it likely, but I could imagine the Japanese branch not giving a shit about making special announcements for a Monster Games racer or a Punch-Out!!

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Yeah this is really well timed with the whole "Nintendo plans to help localize more titles thing."

 

[Midou]

DQ7 and Bravely Default seem like obvious choices hopefully. If I could only have one, Bravely Default, because some version of DQ7 is playable right now in english.

 

[Revven]

Just give me Animal Crossing stuff and I'll be a happy camper.

 

[Pikma]

Yeah this is really well timed with the whole "Nintendo plans to help localize more titles thing."

What? when did they say that?

 

[Linkhero1]

I was actually thinking about this earlier this morning, we kinda know the Pikachu XL is coming, but I bet they'll keep that one for X/Y, maybe the Animal Crossing one? I'll triple dip if that's the case.

Likewise. I already got the Fire Emblem bundle, which I don't want to open. It's too precious to open. I don't even have a 3DS to play with so I should probably go get a regular 3DS XL before they announce those Limited ones.

What? when did they say that?

iirc Iwata said that sometime during or after the last Nintendo Direct.

 

[nckillthegrimace]

Good to see another ND so soon. They really needed this one to counter that super exciting announcement of that Vita remake of that European frog platformer.

Anyway, I plan on keeping my expectations low, especially on the Wii U front. We just got a bunch of announcements a couple weeks ago, so I'd be shocked if they unveil a ton of exciting new stuff.

 

[Nosgoroth]

What? when did they say that?

Investors Q&A. Iwata said that it's their plan to ignite interest in the 3DS outside of Japan.

 

[ThatObviousUser]

English name for Ninfia plz.

 

[polyh3dron]

Best thread has returned.

Hoping for the same shit as everyone else. Bravely Default and DQ7 stateside.

 

[CAVE343]

I hope it features an english Dragon Quest VII. Thats all I want.

This pls! And EU date for Code of Princess!

 

[farnham]

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?

Third party titles in the works?

 

[Wiz]

English name for Ninfia plz.

Ninfeon.

 

[schuelma]

I'm 99% sure a Japanese one will be announced shortly. It's the middle of the night- give it a few hours.

 

[Linkhero1]

Third party titles in the works?

If it were the case, I would have assumed that they would also include Wii U in the NoE ND and also announce a NCL ND. It would be interesting if they announce third party games in the NoA ND.

 

[PopeReal]

Animal Crossing release date for 3DS. Also announce new game for Wii U. Just asking, Nintendo!

And my standard F-Zero U request which will go ignored. Carry on Nintendo.

 

[A Human Becoming]

No way it will be as good as the previous one, but I still look forward to these.

 

[Coolwhip]

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

I can list 50 things Nintendo could do that make a lot of sense. But for some reason Nintendon't.

 

[nckillthegrimace]

Third party titles in the works?

I hope I eat crow on this, but come on. Still, that could be why the NoA direct has Wii U games listed but the NoE one doesn't. NoA could be showing off a cavalcade of third party ports from Western studios. That's not very exciting, though.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Just date Animal Crossing and I'm pretty much going to be really happy.
Announce Bravely Default and I'll die.

 

[Linkhero1]

Since Monster Games is located in NA, do you guys think that they'll show off their possible Wii U title in the NoA ND as well as Retro's game? I sure hope so

 

[tajd]

the uk direct is just 3ds games

while the usa is 3ds and wii u

strange ?

 

[Negator]

So this is the official thread now? Cheesetastic

Other stuff is cool and all, but Bravely Default localization is the big one for me.

 

[Wiz]

the uk direct is just 3ds games

while the usa is 3ds and wii u

strange ?

Wii U is doing pretty bad in UK...just sayin

 

[SloaneRisette]

Come on Reggie, announce Persona 5 for Wii U. You know you want to.

Spoiler

I know that won't happen either.

I want to be excited, especially after the last Nintendo Direct, but at the same time I don't want to go too crazy with expectations. So I'll just keep them low and hope for and hope for an Animal Crossing 3DS release date, anything more that's announced will make me happy.

 

[zroid]

Since Monster Games is located in NA, do you guys think that they'll show off their possible Wii U title in the NoA ND as well as Retro's game? I sure hope so

no, I don't think they'll be announcing any new Wii U games until E3

If MG is doing something for 3DS, then maybe

 

[fates]

I wonder if they'll say something about the Fire Emblem Awakening shipping ordeal that still seems to be ongoing.

 

[WiiredShawn]

the uk direct is just 3ds games

while the usa is 3ds and wii u

strange ?

Third-party game showcase is one possible answer.

NST-developed, America-focused game is another.

NoA taking a moment to let Ubisoft know how disappointed they are about Rayman Legends in a glorious show of relational aggression would be funny.

 

[ASIS]

I just want Pikmin 3 release date and footage, is that too much to ask?

 

[bluehat9]

Mario Golf time.

If I say it every time there's an ND, I have get it right sometime.