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[jj984jj]

So aside from Pikmin that was boring, probably the most boring Nintendo Direct I've watched.

 

[Rubixcuba]

So, expect nothing from US/EU directs later on? That's cool, sleep is good.

 

[TriGen]

About what I expected. Now on to the rest of the dull ND's.

 

[Nickovic]

Remember wii U is still launching in Japan

Oh who am I kidding...

 

[chrono01]

Wait, it isn't over until the stream die--

...Oh. It's really over.

 

[CoolS]

Love Nintendo Directs and people hyping themselves up for no reason at all ^^

 

[IrishNinja]

ChiedidyouseeGAFsheesh.gif

well, i for one like knowing pikmin 3 and game & wario are still games, that's something!

Spoiler

megatons clearly reserved for NOA NOE

Hope NA is better.

this is you setting yourself up for disappointment, like cashing your retirement in to play powerball

 

[Senator Soufflé]

Wasn't the best but Pikmin / Iwata's costume changes redeemed it slightly.

Was anything worth making into Gifs?

 

[ashrafazlan]

vita heaven level greatness.

 

[Mistle]

Dunno why people expected anything more from a "launch" focused ND?

Awesome Pikmin footage was good enough for me. Now if the English ones give some release dates on WU/3DS games, I'll be happy

 

[PhaZZe]

Damn, last minutes really sucks
nothing new, only panorama and maps D:!

 

[Floex]

*sigh*

Haven't given up hope for later but Nintendo have to understand why people aren't buying this console

 

[The perfect Dark]

and as we all predicted this was just a summary for the Japan launch... nothing interesting

This.

 

[BGBW]

ending with fucking google maps

Can't do this on yo' iPad.

 

[grimshawish]

and a special thanks to this nintendo direct for strengthening my resolve not to purchase a wii u anytime soon.

You've got two more to get disappointed at first!

*sigh*

Haven't given up hope for later but Nintendo have to understand why people aren't buying this console

What? Its the Japanese launch and their introducing it, what were you expecting?
Also we know it is selling.

 

[qq more]

Did people here actually expected megatons for that Direct? LOL

But yeah it was pretty boring though.

 

[zroid]

Welp, naptime

 

[Delio]

ending with fucking google maps

Literally my reaction. Ah well Pikmin looked lovely so theres that.

 

[axisofweevils]

Worth watching just for Lego Iwata holding a carrot.

 

[Galang]

I'm not worried about the other NDs. I just want release dates for the 3DS titles, which I assume we'll get this time.. Hopefully more 3DS colors too

 

[darkistheway]

So nothing new... again.

 

[BowieZ]

oh well, it was good practice for the true megaton Direct early '13. Future WiiU & 3DS announcements!! *salivates*

 

[StreetsAhead]

No mention of the Wonderful 101

101 and Pikmin 3 have never been launch window in Japan.

 

[KAP151]

*sigh*

Haven't given up hope for later but Nintendo have to understand why people aren't buying this console

Just announce a Pikmin date/bundle and Im all over it.

 

[CrunchinJelly]

*sigh*

Haven't given up hope for later but Nintendo have to understand why people aren't buying this console

You're not a fan of being able to browse Google Streetview from the comfort of your own home?

 

[Exterminieren]

It was made perfectly clear what this was when it was announced. I see no reason to be disappointed.

 

[Rootbeer]

They don't need to push out a direct every 2 or 3 weeks... please save it for when you actually have some stuff to show.

 

[Muku]

After watching that, I'm beginning to wonder if it's even worth staying up to watch the NA one. Ugh.

 

[Jintor]

Ugh so lame..

The first Direct I watched live too.

The Bayonetta 2 thing would've been the best direct to see

 

[zroid]

Nintendo have to understand why people aren't buying this console

Is it because DQX looks like a Wii game

 

[disco]

Well at least Google Maps is one thing better than an iPhone 5...

 

[Mpl90]

Guys, it was a Direct just for Wii U Japanese launch, why so disappointed?

 

[Demoli]

Never had hope for japan considering they said beforehand it was a launch line up showing and WiiU only.

Can't wait for All the Bravest on europe stream

Spoiler

;_;

 

[Aaron Strife]

Maybe they're just subverting our expectations and NOA will have the megatons?

It'll be like an ark... an ark of wonders and glories untold by previous Nintendo consoles. A NOA's ark, if you will.

 

[Uncle Rupee]

It's like they want people to wait 6 months before they buy it.
Also, is it just me or is it weird that companies like Ubisoft don't bother to localize their logos for Japan? I mean come on, it's not that fucking hard.

 

[IrishNinja]

No mention of the Wonderful 101

i know, that was a bummer

101 and Pikmin 3 have never been launch window in Japan.

yeah but pikmins got love, hoping to see 101 on the other streams

 

[Delio]

I'm not worried about the other NDs. I just want release dates for the 3DS titles, which I assume we'll get this time.. Hopefully more 3DS colors too

Kinda what im hoping for. Dates for 3Ds stuff..hopefully Animal crossing dates. *prays*

 

[KAP151]

Maybe they're just subverting our expectations and NOA will have the megatons?

Keep telling yourself that

 

[?oe?oe]

101 and Pikmin 3 have never been launch window in Japan.

THEN WHY WAS PIKMIN 3 SHOWN?!?!?!

You're breaking my balls, dude, breaking my balls.

 

[StreetsAhead]

To be fair, Lego was new (for Japan). It was never announced before for the region.

 

[Exterminieren]

They don't need to push out a direct every 2 or 3 weeks... please save it for when you actually have some stuff to show.

You are aware that Wii U launches in Japan in a few days? This was pretty necessary.

Reserving judgement on the Western Directs until we actually see them.

 

[Nosgoroth]

Maybe they're just subverting our expectations and NOA will have the megatons?

Of course not, EU will. Anyway, for that to be a subversion of expectations you would need to have expected megatons from a ND focused on the Japanese launch. Get real.

 

[jj984jj]

Never had hope for japan considering they said beforehand it was a launch line up showing and WiiU only.

Can't wait for All the Bravest on europe stream

Spoiler

;_;

So glad the 3DS is included in the other ones. Wii U is Nintendo's most boring console ever.

 

[Muku]

Guys, it was a Direct just for Wii U Japanese launch, why so disappointed?

Because that probably means NA has nothing to show. Unless they plan on announcing stuff the JP guys haven't announced yet.

 

[GamerSoul]

Japan Launch summary? I guess it was ok then. One day we'll get some Smash info...one day.

And yea I'm a bit surprised they didn't show Bayonetta 2 or 101. They will probably be there on the next batch of reveals.

 

[gingerbeardman]

Thanks once again, Cheesemeister!

 

[Stewox]

Panorama View is a must-have tool for every nintendo HQ infiltrator.

When they shown the HQ's it was Gigaton

This is a killer feature, it may be expanded to filming while you walk and adding to the server for others to see or isn't that already, i don't undestand japanese.

I am not a person that is easily , i have hype but it takes great stuff to get over that nuclear point , for example at E3 2012 it was reggie saying "my body was ready",

I screamed "yes" a few times over this as it came so unexpectedly, it's nuts.

Well, here we go again:

I mean JUST LOOK they were showing the NOA HQ from those sidewalks inside the fence where Google Camera didn't get and into the parking lot, i was sneaking to watch NOA HQ on GE just a few weeks ago and didn't get much from all those trees blocking the view, this is huge for those hardcorest fans!!!!!!!!

 

[StreetsAhead]

Wario is 'early 2013' but still didn't get adate. Plus, January is still empty.

There'll be a regular direct post launch to cover 3ds/wii u for Jan/Feb here.

 

[Boss Doggie]

People forget that WiiU hasn't been released in Japan yet.

After watching that, I'm beginning to wonder if it's even worth staying up to watch the NA one. Ugh.

Well, JP hasn't gotten WiiU yet.

On the other hand, US will probably get 3DS announcements people have heard but haven't been released in US.

 

[Phazon]

People need to learn that this is Nintendo's new way to share information (not always new announcements) with people instead of sending out huge press messages.