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[DaBoss]

You would think with the amount of Nintendo Directs we've had now that people would realize that most of it is usually is an info dump about things already revealed/announced, but people still expect otherwise.

Oh, I mean--I'll watch it on YT for sure if I get to watch live. But if I can't watch it live, I want to watch it afterwards spoiler-free, and I think YT's page is a bit more dangerous on that front b/c the associated links will probably be to video clips from the Direct. I don't assume there will be lag once it's aired. (I think!)

Ask for an embedded link?

Like this: https://www.youtube.com/v/t6zgkp1YBRw

Only shows the video.

 

[Exile20]

THE LEAKSSSSSS April Fool obviously

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmp-R7tsqU0

 

[balladofwindfishes]

How can anyone be disappointed when we know an amazing veteran and classic Nintendo character is returning to a beloved franchise and will be announced this direct?

Spoiler

Dry Bones Bowser in Mario Kart

Spoiler

No seriously, with Mewtwo I literally cannot be disappointed unless they botch him so badly, which I doubt

 

[AzureTranquility95]

Could be Splatoon, could be something else altogether.

Does anyone seriously expect anything other than this? It's currently Nintendo's most-marketed game and it's scheduled for a May release. May is Spring. Late Spring, but still Spring.

 

[Akhe]

I really need to temper my expectations, even knowing that Nintendo will drop all serious bombs at E3 but It's fucking haaaaaaard!!!

 

[daripad]

Guys, if I'm going to watch this on my WiiU, what's my better option? WiiU eshop, YT app or YT on browser?

 

[akidnamededdy]

I already played all the games I wanted to play, and it didn't look like Nintendo was even going to try to release games that I wanted.

So I sold it.

Not interested in Splatoon, Xenoblade or Star Fox.

Metroid and Yoshi, but I didn't think it was worth keeping the console for one game.

No accounting for taste, then.

Enjoy buying a Wii U again.

 

[Exile20]

Guys, if I'm going to watch this on my WiiU, what's my better option? WiiU eshop, YT app or YT on browser?

browser, you can surf gaf and watch it at the same time.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

THE LEAKSSSSSS April Fool obviously

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tmp-R7tsqU0

Jesus christ, those Shy Guy and Skull Kid models are awful.

Did GE even try there?

No accounting for taste, then.

Enjoy buying a Wii U again.

Tasteless little shit, is what I am.

 

[Galang]

E3 isn't so far off so I don't have grand expectations. I will be happy with detailed Smash and Mario Kart DLC + a Splatoon release date.

 

[AzureTranquility95]

It's April 1st....I have a feeling some people might become salty after this direct.

People will leave salty during any day of the year with a Nintendo Direct.Expectations are always too high, even when a ND actually delivers.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

Jesus christ, those Shy Guy and Skull Kid models are awful.

Did GE even try there?

I'm surprised they managed to get a hold of someone who knew CGI at all.

 

[Neoxon]

Oh, I mean--I'll watch it on YT for sure if I get to watch live. But if I can't watch it live, I want to watch it afterwards spoiler-free, and I think YT's page is a bit more dangerous on that front b/c the associated links will probably be to video clips from the Direct. I don't assume there will be lag once it's aired. (I think!)




Thank you! So it's probably a bit dicey for spoilers depending on how far down I scroll. Hmm. Might still be safer/easier to avoid than the YT sidebar of clips.

YouTube also has you covered since you can watch the Direct like any other YT video.

 

[Herb Alpert]

Guys, if I'm going to watch this on my WiiU, what's my better option? WiiU eshop, YT app or YT on browser?

YT browser, I would say.

Not sure about that but I believe that E-shop has no live stream. You can watch it after it is finished and uploaded.

 

[Rainmaker92]

Yeah people's expectations are getting out of hand. I mean there's a chance for a surprise or two, there usually is, but for this Direct i'm going in only wanting one thing. A goddamn release date/window for Xenoblade Chronicles X. And if Nintendo can't even give me that than ffs.

 

[sora87]

So how can we peasants in UK watch the treehouse stuff? Will it be on twitch?

 

[Neoxon]

I didn't play online, because I'd rather play on the couch with friends.

Also, cause I'm not overly good at the game, and I'm a sore loser.

Do what I do, go to weekly tournaments & get better. That's how I ended up becoming the tournament organizer of Smash U in College Station.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Do what I do, go to weekly tournaments & get better. That's how I ended up becoming the tournament organizer of Smash U in College Station.

I don't like Competitive Smash.

 

[smisk]

Dammit, I typically leave work at 6PM eastern time, so I'll either miss the first part, stay late and watch at work, or try to stream it off my phone in the car...
I imaging there'll be a splatoon release date, hoping they'll also announce the New 3DS for NA...

 

[Kewl0210]

A little while ago, Sakura retweeted the Japanese Nintendo twitter's tweet about the direct:
https://twitter.com/sora_sakurai

https://twitter.com/Nintendo/status/582891933032263680

The tweet specifically says the direct will focus on games coming out from now up to and including summer for Wii U and 3DS.

 

[Tom Nook]

Mewtoo, Rise.

 

[RPGCrazied]

So if we see XCX, its coming out this summer? That would be nice.

 

[Neoxon]

I don't like Competitive Smash.

Why not?

 

[balladofwindfishes]

A little while ago, Sakura retweeted the Japanese Nintendo twitter's tweet about the direct:
https://twitter.com/sora_sakurai

https://twitter.com/Nintendo/status/582891933032263680

The tweet specifically says the direct will focus on games coming out from now up to and including summer for Wii U and 3DS.

Sakurai is going to announce his 3DS sequel to Ice Climbers, coming Spring 2016. On rails mountain climbing adventure with a light hearted story about two lovers, Nana and Popo who like to climb mountains with their hilarious pet/sidekick pterodactyl, "Pterry". Until an accident causes Popo to fall into the mirror world, creating the evil Dark Popo. Can Popo and Nana save the world via climbing mountains before Dark Popo covers the world in perma-frost.

Find out Spring 2016.

Or it's just Mewtwo

 

[Holy Order Sol]

Why not?

You do not give someone with that opinion an opportunity to elaborate.

 

[IceDoesntHelp]

Why not?

I just don't. I hate being competitive, cause then I stop having fun.

If I start feeling competitive in games like Call of Duty, Titanfall, Battlefield etc; I stop playing, cause I know I get frustrated if I start losing.

Like I said I'm a sore loser.

 

[theprodigy]

Yeah people's expectations are getting out of hand. I mean there's a chance for a surprise or two, there usually is, but for this Direct i'm going in only wanting one thing. A goddamn release date/window for Xenoblade Chronicles X. And if Nintendo can't even give me that than ffs.

I think people know that but just don't care lol

 

[Floridian]

It's been a while since a direct hasn't taken place while I'm in class or school, so I can tune in

 

[rhandino]

Yeah people's expectations are getting out of hand. I mean there's a chance for a surprise or two, there usually is, but for this Direct i'm going in only wanting one thing. A goddamn release date/window for Xenoblade Chronicles X. And if Nintendo can't even give me that than ffs.

Welcome to the Hype Train. Just sit and enjoy the aftermath.

 

[cacildo]

The thing is... the surprise needs to be a wiiu game. Everytime the surprise is a 3ds game, it just feels kinda disappointing...

 

[jmizzal]

Any chance we get story mode DLC for Smash Bros?
I hope so

 

[NotLiquid]

Yeah people's expectations are getting out of hand. I mean there's a chance for a surprise or two, there usually is, but for this Direct i'm going in only wanting one thing. A goddamn release date/window for Xenoblade Chronicles X. And if Nintendo can't even give me that than ffs.

Overhyping a Nintendo Direct is a part of the experience

It's more fun that way

 

[TheSlySoul]

To be fair, the only thing Smash 3DS is good for now is getting custom moves onto Wii Us faster.

Well, I always have my N3DS near me compared to the Gamepad.
With a cat in your lap, it is much easier to get a Smash game going on the 3DS than on the Wii U.

Nothing wrong with the Wii U version, but I wish I would have gotten it digitally.

 

[JCX]

I just don't. I hate being competitive, cause then I stop having fun.

If I start feeling competitive in games like Call of Duty, Titanfall, Battlefield etc; I stop playing, cause I know I get frustrated if I start losing.

Like I said I'm a sore loser.

Good to know yourself that well as a gamer. I will never be competitive level, yet I still enter tournaments for some reason.

 

[Not75Drops]

Is there a Youtube link for Europe yet?

Spoiler

Does NoE even use Youtube?

 

[Anura]

I honestly got bored with smash 4 pretty quick too. It just isn't nearly as much fun as PM/Melee

 

[……forgetit]

Fuck yeah, I'm in stage three of my hype ritual, time for unrealistic expectations and irrational hope.

NX details, SMT X Fire Emblem, Persona 4 Golden for New 3DS and Wii U, Twilight Princess HD, Mario Galaxy 3D, mother fucking Half life 3 my hype peeps. Shit is about to go down Pokemon Z style.

 

[PadWarrior]

A little while ago, Sakura retweeted the Japanese Nintendo twitter's tweet about the direct:
https://twitter.com/sora_sakurai

https://twitter.com/Nintendo/status/582891933032263680

The tweet specifically says the direct will focus on games coming out from now up to and including summer for Wii U and 3DS.

This means sakurai now owns mega man and mega man 11 is coming

 

[Hatchtag]

Odd, I still play it even now. Much better than the train-wreck that was Brawl (I use train-wreck in relation to Brawl against the other Smash games). Smash 4 is easily the 2nd best Smash game in the series, second only to Melee.


To be fair, the only thing Smash 3DS is good for now is getting custom moves onto Wii Us faster.

I actually prefer using the 3DS as a controller for Little Mac due to using it a lot more. Plus I find it easier to use his dash cancel grab thing with it.

 

[thefro]

NoA is doing a Treehouse stream tonight, following the Direct. All they've said is that it's "a game releasing this spring."

Could be Splatoon, could be something else altogether.

Guessing they go in-depth on Splatoon, showing what they showed the media + whatever else they reveal in the direct (probably about time for local multi)

 

[jariw]

I expect the Treehouse crew to sit and play Mario Party 10 for 2 hours, and the Nintendo Direct is just a build-up for that event.

 

[Beaniedude]

A real time party based RPG set in the Professor Layton universe. That's all I'm hoping for.

 

[hemo memo]

Super Mario 3D Land 2 for 3DS is that too much to ask?

 

[Trevelyan]

Super Mario 3D Land 2 for 3DS is that too much to ask?

I could potentially see that happening, actually. Would be a good holiday title, and they can also add some exclusive n3DS features.

 

[Mysterious]

I expect the Treehouse crew to sit and play Mario Party 10 for 2 hours

Spoiler

to celebrate the new Metroid Prime 4 by Retro Studios announcement

, and the Nintendo Direct is just a build-up for that event.

Fixed.

 

[ffdgh]

Super Mario 3D Land 2 for 3DS is that too much to ask?

Gotta have Playable Peach and Toad too.

Spoiler

and Rosalina if possible

. 3D world has spoiled me with character options.

 

[Floridian]

Super Mario 3D Land 2 for 3DS is that too much to ask?

I need a new 3D mario because Mario Maker doesn't count for me. Anything really I can settle for.

 

[Cloud Strife]

Would definitely dig another Super Mario game, Galaxy 3 or something like that

 

[Boss Doggie]

I wonder... should I wake up for this? Will it be worth waking up early?

 

[maxcriden]

YouTube also has you covered since you can watch the Direct like any other YT video.

That's absolutely true, my only concern is that usually when I pull up YT it has a sidebar of associated clips or recent clips from the same channel, which are likely going to be clips from the Direct, so--

You would think with the amount of Nintendo Directs we've had now that people would realize that most of it is usually is an info dump about things already revealed/announced, but people still expect otherwise.

Ask for an embedded link?

Like this: https://www.youtube.com/v/t6zgkp1YBRw

Only shows the video.

This would work better for me for sure. Thank you!

BTW, I agree that good chunks of it are usually an info dump, but (a) it's fun to be hyped, and (b) sometimes we do get Directs that have a ton of new info.