Topic: Nintendo Direct Coming on December 5

[JusDBerube]

Update: A Japanese Nintendo Direct will now happen earlier in the morning.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/32691

Update: Nintendo is now also holding a Japanese Nintendo Direct at 8 p.m. JST (6 a.m. EST, 3 a.m. PST) that will cover their Wii U Launch.

Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Europe will be releasing a new edition of Nintendo Direct on December 5.

This latest Nintendo Direct will focus on the remainder of 2012 and early 2013 games for both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.

Both Nintendo Direct presentations begin at 9 a.m. PST, 12 p.m. EST, 5 p.m. GMT, 5 p.m. BST, and 6 p.m. CET. Those wishing to watch in Japan can do so on December 6 at 2 a.m. JST.

The North American Nintendo Direct can be watched on the Nintendo Direct site. The European presentation will be streamed on the Nintendo Direct website and will be hosted by Nintendo of Europe President Satoru Shibata.

[xcwarrior]

Always a good thing to have more of these. Though it's a rare Europe one.

[Pixelated Pixies]

Always a good thing to have more of these. Though it's a rare Europe one.

Why is it a rare one for Europe? We get these things all the time.
 
Looking forward to this.
 
*subtext - give me Fire Emblem and Luigi's Mansion already!*

[Vahne]

Hopefully we'll see some of those unannounced Launch Window games that Reggie talked about.

[Kytim89]

These three games will be announced for the Wii U:
 

• Tomb Raider
• Dead Space 3
• Metal Gear Rising Reveangance

Also, Stea and Origin will announced for the Wii U.

[John Kreese]

Exciting rumors are popping up all over the place:


For this month's Wii U firmware update:
• The Wii U's "sideways compatibility" functionality will be enabled, allowing users to play current-gen Wii U games on the system.
• A widget in the corner of the screen will acknowledge that the internet exists, and remind you that it's too dangerous to connect your console to it.
• The update will include Wii U Video, which will allow console owners to view the same five awesome three-minute videos over and over again.  This season's video: Darius Rucker plays Scribblenauts Unlimited!
• This update and all the features that were supposed to be available at launch will be available very soon, this June!  Ish.  Let's just say "September."  2014.  Ish.


For the 3DS:
• Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem and Luigi's Mansion are already out in Japan!  They have been for months, actually.  God, they are so awesome.  Oh, right: you don't have them yet!  They'll probably come out in your region sometime.
• In the meantime, why not play the games you have on the new 3DS Classic!  It's the original, classic 3DS, only the same!  Features include unimproved screen clarity, unchanged screen dimensions, and StreetPass!  Which will really come in handy when someone else in your state buys a 3DS.
• An exciting new firmware update was brutally rammed into all 3DS devices this morning.  This update includes background improvements, as well as the outright disabling of the cartridge slot to discourage R3 piracy.  YOU'RE WELCOME!


For Club Nintendo:
• Club Ninwhat?  We have no idea what y- OH MY GOD, WE TOTALLY FORGOT ABOUT CLUB NINTENDO.

[shinyray01]

We can probably expect some news about Lego City, Rayman Legends and so forth
hopefully some news on Bravely Default, it'll probably be "All The Bravest"
some light on the rumored Yoshi land game and the unannounced Retro Studio game.

[Pixelated Pixies]

@John Kreese
 
Your vitriol is palpable, lol.

[nickmitch]

I'm thinking that Yoshi game is definitely gotta be revealed. Reggie said there were unannounced Wii U launch games, and that one fits the bill. Hopefully there will be some Pikmin 3 news.

[Bman87301]

• Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem and Luigi's Mansion are already out in Japan!  They have been for months, actually.  God, they are so awesome.  Oh, right: you don't have them yet!  They'll probably come out in your region sometime.

Luigi's Mansion isn't out in Japan yet...

[TJ Spyke]

Kytim, Origin already is on there as you need to have an Origin account for their online games.

[BlackNMild2k1]

• Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem and Luigi's Mansion are already out in Japan!  They have been for months, actually.  God, they are so awesome.  Oh, right: you don't have them yet!  They'll probably come out in your region sometime.

Luigi's Mansion isn't out in Japan yet...

facepalm

[Evan_B]

It always annoys me that these have the potential to be REALLY AWESOME or really boring. If we just learn about release dates, that's neat, I guess. It's probably going to be more Wii U focused, though I wish it weren't.

I'd like to see a new reveal, though.

[Mop it up]

Pikmin 3 dated for April 1st, will turn out to be cruel joke.

[Shaymin]

Opening the bidding at Sakamoto-helmed Other M 2. (This way, no matter what happens, I'm happy.)

[the asylum]

How about some actual internet service? Like, not just connecting to it, but actually getting to use it as well? That'd be great.

[broodwars]

Opening the bidding at Sakamoto-helmed Other M 2. (This way, no matter what happens, I'm happy.)

As I said on Twitter, if this happens I am DONE with Nintendo. I'm fine with another Metroid. I'm fine with even another Metroid game that tried to do what Other M tried (and failed) to do. But no Other M follow-up helmed by Sakamoto. Period.

Hopefully this Nintendo Direct will be dedicated to featuring Wii U exclusive games that are actually exciting, as well as the big 3DS titles Nintendo pushed back to get away from...oh right, the 3DS didn't have anything to get away from this holiday season.

[azeke]

Opening the bidding at Sakamoto-helmed Other M 2. (This way, no matter what happens, I'm happy.)

As I said on Twitter, if this happens I am DONE with Nintendo. I'm fine with another Metroid. I'm fine with even another Metroid game that tried to do what Other M tried (and failed) to do. But no Other M follow-up helmed by Sakamoto. Period.

Okay, now i want this.

I never actually played Other M, nor do i care much about the franchise.

[EasyCure]

Opening the bidding at Sakamoto-helmed Other M 2. (This way, no matter what happens, I'm happy.)

As I said on Twitter, if this happens I am DONE with Nintendo. I'm fine with another Metroid. I'm fine with even another Metroid game that tried to do what Other M tried (and failed) to do. But no Other M follow-up helmed by Sakamoto. Period.

Okay, now i want this.

I never actually played Other M, nor do i care much about the franchise.

I enjoyed Other M, it was no where as bad as the internet (you guys included, NWR) made it out to be.

[Luigi Dude]

As I said on Twitter, if this happens I am DONE with Nintendo. I'm fine with another Metroid. I'm fine with even another Metroid game that tried to do what Other M tried (and failed) to do. But no Other M follow-up helmed by Sakamoto. Period.

Your tears only make him stronger.

[azeke]

As long as new WarioWare and Rhythm Heaven games are being made, he's cool in my eyes.

[UncleBob]

Opening the bidding at Sakamoto-helmed Other M 2. (This way, no matter what happens, I'm happy.)

As I said on Twitter, if this happens I am DONE with Nintendo. I'm fine with another Metroid. I'm fine with even another Metroid game that tried to do what Other M tried (and failed) to do. But no Other M follow-up helmed by Sakamoto. Period.

Okay, now i want this.

I never actually played Other M, nor do i care much about the franchise.

I enjoyed Other M, it was no where as bad as the internet (you guys included, NWR) made it out to be.

...is it so wrong that, gameplay wise, I liked it better than the Prime trilogy?

[NWR_insanolord]

The game seems a lot better suited to the Wii U controller, and could be stunning in HD. If they kept Sakamoto (far, far) away from the story elements, it could be fantastic.

[Caterkiller]

Opening the bidding at Sakamoto-helmed Other M 2. (This way, no matter what happens, I'm happy.)

As I said on Twitter, if this happens I am DONE with Nintendo. I'm fine with another Metroid. I'm fine with even another Metroid game that tried to do what Other M tried (and failed) to do. But no Other M follow-up helmed by Sakamoto. Period.

Okay, now i want this.

I never actually played Other M, nor do i care much about the franchise.

I enjoyed Other M, it was no where as bad as the internet (you guys included, NWR) made it out to be.

...is it so wrong that, gameplay wise, I liked it better than the Prime trilogy?

Nope not at all. Aside from the pixel hunt and switch up controller flaws, I thought the story and gameplay were fine.

[Pixelated Pixies]

@EasyCure - I agree with you. It was a fun action game, had some great bosses, and the sense of exploration was suitably satisfying.
 

...is it so wrong that, gameplay wise, I liked it better than the Prime trilogy?

No, it's not wrong. I disagree with you, but that doesn't make you wrong. The Trilogy, however, is my favourite series of games so I'm probably biased.