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Did you catch today's morning Nintendo Direct? Well, we did, and we're raring for more! NWR is live blogging the Nintendo pre-show Software Showcase demonstration, so check out or live updates below!
10:30
Reggie addresses an uncomfortable crowd inside the Nintendo booth.
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:30
10:31
 | Jonathan Metts: "Our decision to minimize the time between saying good morning and you playing the game." |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:31 Jonathan Metts
10:32
| Jonathan Metts: Booth is built around six new Wii U games: Mario 3D World, Mario Kart 8, Bayonetta 2, Wind Waker HD, DKC Tropical Freeze, and Pikmin 3. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:32 Jonathan Metts
10:34
| Jonathan Metts: Miyamoto on stage, acknowledges these are existing series, but with brand new gameplay. Pikmin 3 is complete. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:34 Jonathan Metts
10:35
| Jonathan Metts: Miyamoto: Pikmin is a "Real-time action strategy simulation game" |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:35 Jonathan Metts
10:37
| Jonathan Metts: Rock Pikmin break glass. He says Wii Remote Plus is the primary controller. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:37 Jonathan Metts
10:37
| Jonathan Metts: You can replay a day or even go back to earlier days. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:37 Jonathan Metts
10:38
| Jonathan Metts: Play up to 100 days by collecting a special juice. Can defeat bosses I've multiple days. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:38 Jonathan Metts
10:40
| Jonathan Metts: Pikmin multiplayer has a bingo card of special objectives and item roulette. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:40 Jonathan Metts
10:41
| Jonathan Metts: Koizumi is here now. He and his helpers are dressed as cats. Explaining Mario 3D World mechanics. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:41 Jonathan Metts
10:42
| Jonathan Metts: In single-player, you can control camera w/ GamePad gyro. Makes it feel more like Galaxy. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:42 Jonathan Metts
10:42
| Jonathan Metts: Green stars are back. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:42 Jonathan Metts
10:43
| Jonathan Metts: Aonuma is here to talk about Wind Waker HD. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:43 Jonathan Metts
10:46
| Jonathan Metts: New Wii U controls: move the wand with touch screen and optionally use gyro for camera. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:46 Jonathan Metts
10:47
| Jonathan Metts: Also, there's a feature to sail much faster. Other changes to improve pacing, too. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:47 Jonathan Metts
10:47
| Jonathan Metts: Aonuma asks us to help explain that Link Between Worlds is a brand new game. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:47 Jonathan Metts
10:48
| Jonathan Metts: Kensuke Tanabe is here to discuss DKC. He has produced all of Retro's games (and was Director of the original Zelda LTTP). |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:48 Jonathan Metts
10:50
| Jonathan Metts: Using a "rotating camera" for more 2.5D kinds of views. Also underwater levels return. And David Wise is back as music composer. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:50 Jonathan Metts
10:51
| Jonathan Metts: Now Kamiya, Inaba, and Hashimoto are here from Platinum. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:51 Jonathan Metts
10:51
| Jonathan Metts: This event is very much like a normal Nintendo press conference, by the way. Except we are standing and many of us in the back can't even see the stage. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:51 Jonathan Metts
10:53
| Jonathan Metts: They want Bayonetta 2 to be "the ultimate 3D action game". I wasn't expecting this game to be playable this year -- especially in lieu of Wonderful 101! |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:53 Jonathan Metts
10:55
| Jonathan Metts: Bayonetta 2 will have a two-player mode as well. Not being shown today. Now Hideki Konno is here for MK8. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:55 Jonathan Metts
10:56
| Jonathan Metts: Theme of this Mario Kart is "anti-gravity". Showing a track layout that is a Möbius strip (F-Zero did this a decade ago). |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:56 Jonathan Metts
10:57
| Jonathan Metts: Course design will be re-envisioned for anti-gravity. Can steer with either gyro (like a Wii Wheel) or joysticks. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:57 Jonathan Metts
10:57
| Jonathan Metts: Mario Kart TV lets you create highlight reels to share video clips on Miiverse. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 10:57 Jonathan Metts
11:00
| Jonathan Metts: Trinen says they will show one more game "deep in development" at 11:40. Could be Smash since Sakurai is here. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:00 Jonathan Metts
11:03
| [Comment From NemoNemo: ] Is this streaming online somewhere? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:03 Nemo
11:03
| [Comment From Carmine RedCarmine Red: ] No, I don't believe this is streaming anywhere. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:03 Carmine Red
11:10
| [Comment From Disco StuDisco Stu: ] So..is this over now? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:10 Disco Stu
11:11
| [Comment From Carmine RedCarmine Red: ] It looks like the "talking" portion of the showcase is over, I see images of game media rushing to demo stations an hour before anyone else gets to play! |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:11 Carmine Red
11:14
| [Comment From Carmine RedCarmine Red: ] Sounds like even though people there are playing games, they'll stop everyone again for another short talk at 11:40am! |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:14 Carmine Red
11:16
| [Comment From HankHank: ] I hope its an unannounced game that will release in 2013?!?!? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:16 Hank
11:22
What do you think the 11:40am game Nintendo will show is?
Smash Bros. 3DS/WiiU
Zelda WiiU
ZombiU 2
Ninten-Ferrets
Retro's New Game?
Something Else
Smash Bros. 3DS/WiiU
( 42% )
( 7% )
( 4% )
( 9% )
( 18% )
( 20% )
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:22
11:22
| [Comment From JaggerGJaggerG: ] Nintenferrets. I'm calling it. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:22 JaggerG
11:25
| [Comment From Disco StuDisco Stu: ] No way would they fly Sakurai to LA and not have him on stage. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:25 Disco Stu
11:25
| [Comment From James JonesJames Jones: ] I vote lunch |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:25 James Jones
11:25
| Jonathan Metts: We are playing games now. Look back for more live coverage in 15 minutes. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:25 Jonathan Metts
11:27
| [Comment From JaggerGJaggerG: ] A lot of people already have lunch. It might be a sequel, or possibly a remake, Leftovers. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:27 JaggerG
11:27
| [Comment From Big LeakerBig Leaker: ] Super Mario Brothers: The Movie: The Game. John Leguizamo just confirmed on his MySpace page that he and Bob Hoskins are signed on for voice work and mocap. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:27 Big Leaker
11:27
| [Comment From Frank ParrottaFrank Parrotta: ] What ever the game is needs to be something huge not seen today |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:27 Frank Parrotta
11:28
| [Comment From JaggerGJaggerG: ] in b4 the baby mario |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:28 JaggerG
11:28
| [Comment From Frank ParrottaFrank Parrotta: ] Just for laughs goldeneye? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:28 Frank Parrotta
11:28
| [Comment From nomadicclownnomadicclown: ] Isn't it confirmed that Retro's new game is DKC:TF? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:28 nomadicclown
11:29
| [Comment From Carmine RedCarmine Red: ] Yes, Retro is listed as the developer on Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:29 Carmine Red
11:29
| [Comment From JaggerGJaggerG: ] I read that as DKC: Team Fortress... |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:29 JaggerG
11:31
| Carmine Red: I think it's unfair that while I sit at home, the NWR staff who flew to E3 get to play games in the middle of the conference T-T |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:31 Carmine Red
11:31
| [Comment From DougDoug: ] We need actual confirmation about COD: Ghost on Wii U!!! |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:31 Doug
11:31
| Carmine Red: Actually, wasn't CoD Ghost in the third-party sizzle reel from this morning's Nintendo Direct? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:31 Carmine Red
11:32
| [Comment From DougDoug: ] It was not sadly. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:32 Doug
11:32
| [Comment From Disco StuDisco Stu: ] No, it wasn't. I re-watched. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:32 Disco Stu
11:32
| [Comment From MarioFanMarioFan: ] No it wasn't |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:32 MarioFan
11:32
| Carmine Red: T-T I stand corrected |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:32 Carmine Red
11:33
| [Comment From JaggerGJaggerG: ] Hope Zelda HD's pacing improves the endgame. Nintenuendo's gonna have a fit if they left out the additional dungeons again. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:33 JaggerG
11:35
| [Comment From Big LeakerBig Leaker: ] Squaresoft developing Super Mario RPG VII: Repudiation of Bowser. Tentative Q3 2019 release. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:35 Big Leaker
11:35
| [Comment From @tchaten@tchaten: ] Can you ask about the missing dungeons and if those return in HD? - Not sure if you'll get 1 on 1 time ... |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:35 @tchaten
11:36
| Jonathan Metts: Mitamoto back on stage. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:36 Jonathan Metts
11:36
| Jonathan Metts: Showing video |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:36 Jonathan Metts
11:37
| Jonathan Metts: Wii Fit U... Female trainer is playable in Smash! |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:37 Jonathan Metts
11:39
| Jonathan Metts: Sakurai is here now. Trainer is quite pale, but her move are healthy! |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:39 Jonathan Metts
11:40
| Jonathan Metts: Going to show Mega Man gameplay |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:40 Jonathan Metts
11:41
| Jonathan Metts: Nate from NOA is playing with Pro Controller. Mario vs Mega Man (plate by Sakurai). |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:41 Jonathan Metts
11:42
| Jonathan Metts: Someone is giving play by play. MM's triple jump is Rush Coil. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:42 Jonathan Metts
11:42
| Jonathan Metts: Sakurai/MM wins in sudden death. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:42 Jonathan Metts
11:48
| [Comment From @tchaten@tchaten: ] Are you guys doing any live podcasting tonight or Google Hangouts? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:48 @tchaten
11:48
| Carmine Red: Yes, we're livestreaming, so check our schedule at http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/blog/34455 |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:48 Carmine Red
11:48
| Jonathan Metts: We are back to playing demos, desperately hoping for more hands-on before the masses enter at top of the hour. Might have some photos in a minute, though. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:48 Jonathan Metts
11:54
| [Comment From AersoAerso: ] Female trainer from Wii Fit....? She's an assistant trophy, right? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:54 Aerso
11:54
| [Comment From GuestGuest: ] noope |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:54 Guest
11:54
| Carmine Red: Everything I'm seeing online says that No, it's not a joke, she's a real character.... I say that's AWESOME |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:54 Carmine Red
11:56
What new Smash Character are you most excited for?
Wii Fit U Trainer
Animal Crossing Villager
Mega Man
Holding out for someone else!
Wii Fit U Trainer
( 16% )
( 15% )
( 44% )
( 26% )
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:56
11:56
| [Comment From GuestGuest: ] Only Female Trainer? What about Villager? Only Male? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:56 Guest
11:57
| Carmine Red: I haven't seen anything to confirm otherwsie, though it;s still possible male trainer and female villager might be a costume switch? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:57 Carmine Red
11:57
| [Comment From Disco StuDisco Stu: ] Hear hear. Smash Bros. is all about creating hilarious situations. I wanna see the trainer run Zelda over with a bicycle or something. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:57 Disco Stu
11:57
| [Comment From DEDwyer64DEDwyer64: ] I'm still waiting for Little Mac to show up at some point. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:57 DEDwyer64
11:58
| [Comment From GuestGuest: ] Nintendo's twitter just confirmed it |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:58 Guest
11:58
| Carmine Red: Yup, Nintendo confirmed Character: https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/344528016719896576 |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:58 Carmine Red
11:59
| [Comment From @tchaten@tchaten: ] I am more excited for Animal Crossing character than Mega Man - is that weird ? :) |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:59 @tchaten
11:59
| [Comment From GuestGuest: ] why? why the wii fit girl? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 11:59 Guest
12:00
| [Comment From Dylan_TngaDylan_Tnga: ] SAAAAAAAAAAAAKUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:00 Dylan_Tnga
12:00
| [Comment From MarioFanMarioFan: ] Sakurai is a master troll |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:00 MarioFan
12:01
| Carmine Red: I don't know about anyone else, but I'm going to be training with1. Pikachu 2. Peach 3. Wii Fit U Trainer 4. Animal Crossing Villager |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:01 Carmine Red
12:02
| Carmine Red: Wii Fit Trainer Smash Character Description from Nintendo's Facebook site: "Wii Fit Trainer Girl makes fitness look fun with her athletic based moves, she is known to be highly effetive against enemies like Bowser. She sports capri yoga pants and a tank top, and doesn't wear shoes." |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:02 Carmine Red
12:02
| [Comment From LeoLeo: ] I've been hoping for Shulk as playable in Super Smash Bros |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:02 Leo
12:02
| [Comment From NickNick: ] I don't understand what Nintendo is doing... BESIDES BREAKING MY HEART |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:02 Nick
12:03
| [Comment From TeiselTeisel: ] Eggman... |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:03 Teisel
12:03
| [Comment From CericCeric: ] I don't see Little Mac in that Poll |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:03 Ceric
12:03
| [Comment From GuestGuest: ] I swear if Eggman isn't in Smash Bros as a char when this fit gal is!? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:03 Guest
12:03
| [Comment From TizonaTizona: ] Why are people mad about trainer girl? It's only the first day, I'm sure more cooler characters will be added later, plus it's funny as balls. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:03 Tizona
12:04
| [Comment From nintfan22nintfan22: ] is that the end of the presentation? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:04 nintfan22
12:04
| Carmine Red: That's the end of the presentation, staff are running around trying to get some last hands-on time now that the E3 crowds are coming in |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:04 Carmine Red
12:05
| [Comment From GuestGuest: ] I needed Fire Emblem characters *cries* |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:05 Guest
12:05
| [Comment From AersoAerso: ] Then which was the new game? |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:05 Aerso
12:05
| Carmine Red: They said a game heavily in development, not a new game |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:05 Carmine Red
12:05
| [Comment From JaggerGJaggerG: ] Guessing Bomberman's next smash. |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:05 JaggerG
12:06
| [Comment From TizonaTizona: ] Developer direct videos are up on youtube now. Off to watch em! |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:06 Tizona
12:07
| [Comment From JaggerGJaggerG: ] Ah yeah give us Dig-Dug, Namco! :^P |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:07 JaggerG
12:10
| Carmine Red: Okay guys, that's the end of our Live Blog coverage! NWR staff are now running all over the E3 Show Floor, elbowing attendees to get to the front of the lines for the latest demos! Keep your eye on the site for more info throughout the week! |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:10 Carmine Red
12:11
| Carmine Red: Long Live Wii Fit Trainer! |
Tuesday June 11, 2013 12:11 Carmine Red
12:11
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