Author Topic: Nintendo Direct Coming Thursday (Read 7996 times)

tylerohlew · « **on:** February 13, 2013, 09:17:02 AM »

The video conference will focus on upcoming 3DS and Wii U games.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/33288

NoA and NoE have both confirmed Nintendo Direct conferences for tomorrow.

The North American Nintendo Direct will be focusing on upcoming Wii U and 3DS games and will air Thursday at 06:00 PT/09:00 ET. The presentation can be watched right over here.

Nintendo of Europe's Nintendo Direct will solely focus on games for the Nintendo 3DS and will be hosted by NoE president Satoru Shibata and global president Satoru Iwata. Viewers can enjoy various announcements starting 14:00 GMT/15:00 CET over at this page.

Ceric · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:18:08 AM »

NoA actually doing some Damage Control. Wow. They'll fail at it but, I'll applaud the effort.

Disco Stu · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:28:05 AM »

Oh man, I hope it's not a 'Reggie-direct'. The videos hosted by Reggie are always soooo boring. Even when the information itself is exciting, they're boring.

How about a video of Iwata just soothing us, promising that everything will be OK, games are coming, just be patient.

zeeroid · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2013, 09:47:54 AM »

Wasn't the last Nintendo Direct "damage control"? lol
I don't know what the hell this is. Probably just your average "show new footage of upcoming games", and maybe a couple localization announcements.

Adrock · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:07:56 AM »

Does it matter what this is for? I love the Nintendo Direct things. It's such a great way of connecting directly with fans. Looking forward to this.

Monteblanco · « **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:10:38 AM »

I don't believe there will be any "damage control" at all. The reality is most Nintendo customers have no idea Ubisoft screwed the WiiU's version of Rayman or that the 3DS is underperforming in the USA. More likely, it will be more of the same, highlighting the forthcoming games, such as Luigi's Mansion, Pokemon, and Castlevania. Considering Japan is not having its own episode, I speculate they will announce and demonstrate the new Animal Crossing, which was already released there.

Pixelated Pixies · « **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:11:38 AM »

My 3DS is dying. Give it something to play NOE!

styg422 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:19:39 AM »

Come on Animal Crossing release date!

Ceric · « **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:22:17 AM »

Yes, I think it will be Damage Control. Why because the NoE Nintendo Direct is 3DS only by indication. The last Nintendo Direct said that a 3DS one would be coming. The Direct in and of itself may not be for Damage Control but, the NoA part talking about the WiiU sure is.

Quote from: Disco Stu on February 13, 2013, 09:28:05 AM

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How about a video of Iwata just soothing us, promising that everything will be OK, games are coming, just be patient.

<iwata>
Hello....
Today I brought along my Cat Sam to this Nintendo Direct.
To share with you today.
Now Imagine that you are Sam here.
*starts to pet Sam*
It'll be OK.
Daddy Still loves you.
Games are coming Sam.
It will be ok.
*Stops Petting Sam*
I would like to Thank You for watching this Nintendo Direct.
</iwata>

Pixelated Pixies · « **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:27:56 AM »

Hello....
Today I brought along my Cat Sam to this Nintendo Direct.
To share with you today.
Now Imagine that you are Sam here.
*starts to pet Sam*
Now when Sam starts complaining about not getting enough milk...
*continues to pet Sam*
His owner gets...upset.
When I get upset, things get hurt.
*grips Sam by the neck, twisting his head right while whipping the body to the left with a sharp crack*
You got the message bitches?
*drops the body on the floor and walks off camera*

Razorkid · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:43:18 AM »

Nintendo Directs always puts a smile on my face

xcwarrior · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:50:32 AM »

Just give us some release dates. That would be enough.

Though I would like the following localized: Bravely Default, Layton vs Ace Attorney, Project X for NA.

For Wii U, how about DRAGON QUEST X already!

And please end the show with Reggie looking right into the camera, say "Hey Ubisoft, this is for you." And then give them the finger.

Best Nintendo Direct EVER.

Pandareus · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:54:50 AM »

I get called cynical by some RFN listeners which always surprises me because I'm never as down on these Nintendo Direct announcements as the NWR readers are!

Ceric · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2013, 10:55:21 AM »

Quote from: xcwarrior on February 13, 2013, 10:50:32 AM

And please end the show with Reggie looking right into the camera, say "Hey Ubisoft, this is for you." And then give them the finger.

Best Nintendo Direct EVER.

Due to audience I would cut him off right before he got his hand into position. Implying thats what happened.

UltraClayton · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:01:33 AM »

Hopefully some Wii U 3rd party talk

HeyItsMe · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:07:11 AM »

Oh gee. A Valentine's gift for me Nintendo you shouldn't have. ;P

broodwars · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:21:34 AM »

Well, it'll take about 30 seconds for Reggie to go through the upcoming Wii U games (a full minute if it's Iwata). As for 3DS, I expect we'll be hearing about Castlevania; HarmoKnight; and Luigi's Mansion 2. I can't think of any other notable upcoming 3DS games at the moment. Maybe we'll see one of Nintendo's increasingly-frequent apologies for the way they've bungled the Fire Emblem physical release.

Soren · « **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:42:38 AM »

I'm ready to have my massive expectations shot down by Reggie.

Predictions
- Wii Fit U gets a release date. (Hey remember when this was part of the launch window?)
- Game & Wario gets a release date. (Also outside of the launch window.
- Animal Crossing gets a release date.
- Details on the Spring update?
- Dragon Quest X for NA revealed?

Fatty The Hutt · « **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2013, 11:55:08 AM »

Oh, Soren, I am with you but I think a DQX announcement is too much to hope for.
Likely the Wii U component will be brief and focus on Lego City Undercover. Maybe Wii Fit U but I figure that will get its own Direct later on.
Mostly 3DS focussing on Luigi's Mansion and Animal Crossing.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:08:37 PM »

Quote from: Monteblanco on February 13, 2013, 10:10:38 AM

I don't believe there will be any "damage control" at all. The reality is most Nintendo customers have no idea Ubisoft screwed the WiiU's version of Rayman or that the 3DS is underperforming in the USA. More likely, it will be more of the same, highlighting the forthcoming games, such as Luigi's Mansion, Pokemon, and Castlevania. Considering Japan is not having its own episode, I speculate they will announce and demonstrate the new Animal Crossing, which was already released there.

Well most Nintendo customers are unaware of Nintendo Direct period. I would figure anyone that actually pays attention to this stuff would also know about the Rayman thing. So it could be damage control.

But then our last Nintendo Direct was very Wii U focused so this might just be the time to do a 3DS focused one to balance things out.

Fjurbanski · « **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2013, 12:56:38 PM »

I think we'll mostly get a bunch of release dates. Maybe some localization if we're lucky.

Khushrenada · « **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:08:10 PM »

Oooh. Maybe Wii U Fit: Breakdancing Edition. Let's see if I can keep derailing talkback threads with this.

Ceric · « **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:12:00 PM »

Quote from: Khushrenada on February 13, 2013, 01:08:10 PM

Oooh. Maybe Wii U Fit: Breakdancing Edition. Let's see if I can keep derailing talkback threads with this.

Pics Break Dancing on the Board or it won't be derailed.

Quote from: Ian Sane on February 13, 2013, 12:08:37 PM

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But then our last Nintendo Direct was very Wii U focused so this might just be the time to do a 3DS focused one to balance things out.

They said in the last on that a 3DS focus one was coming. I think this is it but, as noted in the article, NoA is the only one that is mentioning WiiU. Add with that as probably being the branch most effected by Rayman problem I think its the logical conclusion.

azeke · « **Reply #23 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:15:15 PM »

Discrepancy between American and European Nintendo Directs worries me.

Will there be more Scribblenauts-like affair where Wii U game is delayed for half a year after US release?

jwriston · « **Reply #24 on:** February 13, 2013, 01:37:06 PM »

Wow... Some of you guys are total downers. I think it's great that Nintendo is open with their fans and I don't know about all of you, but I'm still playing New Super Mario Bros. Wii U and Fire Emblem. Between those two and life, my plate is pretty full. Anything other than what we know about upcoming releases is gravy for me.

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