Post by: NWR_Neal on June 21, 2012, 11:30:58 AM
Let's not get the hype train rolling just yet. Remember E3?
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/feature/30806
Nintendo is hosting its fifth Nintendo Direct tonight (at least for Japanese audiences) and like the past Nintendo Directs, it should have some news about games coming out in the next few months, possibly with a new game announcement or two.
The last Nintendo Direct, on April 21 in Japan, revealed New Super Mario Bros. 2, the Kirby Anniversary Collection, Pokémon Dream Radar, and Pokédex Pro. Animal Crossing 3DS was also given a fall release window for Japan. The video also revealed that folders and patches, including one fixing Mario Kart 7's shortcut glitches, would be added to the 3DS.
In February, Dillon's Rolling Western was announced to be available on the eShop right then. Oni Training (the new Brain Age game) was revealed, as was Xseed's North American release of The Last Story.
So there is some precedent for some new announcements, surprises, and reveals. But remember, hold on to your hats and don't get too excited. We likely aren't seeing Retro's game or a new F-Zero.
For this Nintendo Direct, what can we expect? Well, for one, I doubt we will hear a damn thing about Wii U. If we hear anything, it's just a bonus. These events have been rather focused on the next three months or so with, at most, a tease of the future. Wii U is coming out in the holiday season, which is roughly five months away. Also, the announcement of the event in every region mentions Wii, 3DS, and DS at the most.
That being said, it's likely that Animal Crossing, Oni Training, Culdcept, and Calcio Bit will get a first-party focus in the Japan conference. It wouldn't be shocking to see Japan show off a bit more of New Super Mario Bros. 2, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, or Paper Mario Sticker Star. We should also see some mention of Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, which is coming out in Japan on June 23.
Other third-party games will get some focus as well, including Etrian Odyssey IV (set for July 5 release in Japan), Little Battler 3DS (July 5), Taiko Drum Master 3DS (July 12), Rune Factory 4 (July 19), and Project X Zone (2012).
On Wii, it will likely be very focused on a few titles, including Project Zero 2 (coming out June 28 in Japan), Kirby's Dream Collection: Special Edition (July 19), and Dragon Quest X (August 2).
Now, in North America and Europe, it's a little less obvious what could be discussed. The only games that we know of that will be in the Japanese event that are coming to the regions are Animal Crossing, Oni Training, New Super Mario Bros. 2, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Paper Mario Sticker Star, Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Project Zero 2 (Europe only), and Kirby's Dream Collection.
I'd expect Pokémon to be a big part of both North America and Europe's event, and I think we will hear mention of Fire Emblem's release window, now that the game is confirmed for both regions. I don't think the three Nintendo 3DS E3 games (NSMB2, Luigi's Mansion, Paper Mario) will get a large focus since they were blown out at E3. Kirby's Dream Collection will likely get shown off and given a release window, which we already know is September in North America.
If we don't hear mention of Project Zero 2 for North America at this event, I'd say it is safe to assume it's not coming to the region. Also, if Dragon Quest X isn't mentioned, I think it's also safe to assume the Wii version won't leave Japan. Lastly, if Animal Crossing and Oni Training don't come up in the North American or European events, they might be 2013 releases after all.
Even if it's not filled with megaton announcements, the Nintendo Directs should be exciting and filled with, hopefully, one decent surprise we didn't see coming. That means, if you're keeping score, it should beat the surprise quotient from Nintendo's E3 press conference.
Post by: Ceric on June 21, 2012, 11:34:45 AM
Post by: MegaByte on June 21, 2012, 11:39:52 AM
Oh and the Death of Nintendo Video.More like they'll highlight another Threediots-type travesty.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 21, 2012, 11:43:59 AM
Post by: broodwars on June 21, 2012, 11:44:38 AM
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on June 21, 2012, 12:43:19 PM
Post by: ejamer on June 21, 2012, 12:55:29 PM
If you set the bar low enough, there is no fear of failure.
Post by: Ymeegod on June 21, 2012, 01:05:10 PM
For the WII, I wouldn't be surprised to see another batch of "select" titles coming.
For the WII U, rumor was CoD was going be announed.
Post by: ejamer on June 21, 2012, 01:10:05 PM
Oh yeah, I'd forgotten about the Fatal Frame 2 Wii version. That'd be cool to see announced as well, ...
Apparently Nintendo cares about the Franchise.
http://www.vg247.com/2012/06/21/report-nintendo-has-co-ownership-in-fatal-frame-ip/ (http://www.vg247.com/2012/06/21/report-nintendo-has-co-ownership-in-fatal-frame-ip/)
Just not enough to release the game here in North America? Hopefully that's wrong and they just want to surprise us by making a late announcement.
Post by: PhilipJBecker on June 21, 2012, 01:50:00 PM
Post by: Ceric on June 21, 2012, 03:00:39 PM
We need to hear something about Roller Coaster Tycoon 3D. The game has been put on the back burner for too long now. Show some screen shots already!They'll just push it back the day before its suppose to release <.< >,>
Post by: CartoonHero on June 21, 2012, 03:05:56 PM
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on June 21, 2012, 03:13:15 PM
Post by: NWR_Neal on June 21, 2012, 03:15:26 PM
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on June 21, 2012, 03:47:11 PM
lol, that's even worse! Now there's no excuse for it to be on at that time in the morning.
Post by: Ceric on June 21, 2012, 04:55:55 PM
@NWR_NealYou know with the Economic crisis everyone is needing to work 2 jobs today. Having a real Europe Nintendo Direct means having staff on hand to support it. They need to have it done before there day jobs/School.
lol, that's even worse! Now there's no excuse for it to be on at that time in the morning.
Post by: NWR_Neal on June 21, 2012, 07:12:30 PM
Post by: the asylum on June 21, 2012, 07:33:50 PM
whatever, at least we know for sure that FE13 is headed our way.
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on June 21, 2012, 08:08:00 PM
Well, the reason is so it's directly after the Japanese one.
Oh, absolutely. I'm just laughing at the fact that the Letter Box message from Shibata tried to portray this as if it were a strategically chosen time; as if people were going to wake up at 5 am to watch a Nintendo Direct conference, go back to sleep for one or two hours, and then wake up refreshed and ready for the day ahead.
Post by: NWR_Neal on June 21, 2012, 08:40:25 PM
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on June 21, 2012, 08:48:06 PM
To be fair, I did that for one of them (I think the February one). It was all exciting, and then I slept in between the Japan and Europe/NA ones.
That actually sounds kind of cool. My problem? I just enjoy sleep too much.
Although, having said that, I'm not working tomorrow, it's currently 01:45 am and I'm about 22 levels into Mutant Mudds (released today in Europe). Who knows? Maybe I'll make it to 5 am.
Post by: robbie27 on June 21, 2012, 10:12:23 PM
Post by: broodwars on June 21, 2012, 10:23:18 PM
I'm almost certain the Club Nintendo rewards for this year will come up, don't you agree?
That would be an unusually nice gesture from NoA, considering they've had a tradition of waiting to announce the Elite Rewards until the current "Club Nintendo year" is over. That would be nice, though.
Post by: Pandabair on June 21, 2012, 11:03:57 PM
3DS: Fire Emblem I think is the lock for tonight with a possibility of a local Animal Crossing being announced. Super crazy Wild Card prediction: 3DS XL. I'm not holding my breath on this one but it's at LEAST possible. Maybe more info on the coming Virtual Console store update with regular full size games might be discussed (what's left to announce I dunno) maybe an update to let you run DSI from the SD card. Dunno.
They hype train isn't getting out of the station with me tonight, but I do hope to be surprised at least a little bit
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on June 22, 2012, 04:55:40 AM
Post by: ejamer on June 22, 2012, 08:52:16 AM
3DS XL is a close second. Making a handheld system significantly less portable is typically a no-go for me... but I still would've bought one if it included a second circle pad built-in. Even if most games never use the extra stick, Monster Hunter alone would be reason to buy. Oh wait, we don't have any idea if Monster Hunter is coming west either.
Good thing expectations were low going in or this would've been incredibly disappointing.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 22, 2012, 08:55:28 AM
Post by: Ceric on June 22, 2012, 08:58:05 AM
I thought it was confirmed at one point that Monster Hunter 3G is coming out here.I was sure that was Monster Hunter 4
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 22, 2012, 09:04:52 AM
Post by: Adrock on June 22, 2012, 09:05:20 AM
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 22, 2012, 09:06:45 AM
Post by: Ceric on June 22, 2012, 09:08:51 AM
Post by: NWR_Neal on June 22, 2012, 10:00:41 AM
Post by: ejamer on June 22, 2012, 10:29:17 AM
I just googled it. According to Edge magazine, Tri-G will be coming out in Europe and the US later this year. That was in February. In April, Chris Svensson of Capcom USA was asked if the game was not coming out in the US and he said, "Have we said that? I think it's fair to say I've said everything that I can on this topic without getting myself in trouble. Please be patient." that sounds like the game is being brought over but I suppose, we'll see.
I thought the Edge report was formally denied as rumor (which doesn't mean it's false), but could be wrong and don't care enough to check. Regardless, no official announcement has been made by Capcom and there certainly is no official release date or window known for Monster Hunter in North America. I fully expect it to come across eventually because Capcom never met a port it didn't like, but have no intention of holding my breath until it gets here.
Oddly, even knowing if/when the Monster Hunter games are coming would only serve as further disincentive for buying a 3DS XL since it doesn't include the extra circle pad that is highly recommended for playing. Other games like Resident Evil and Metal Gear Solid will also be affected by this design decision.
I'm probably in the minority, but I can't see why Nintendo would release this revision without building in the accessory - especially in Japan where Monster Hunter is the handheld system seller.
Post by: Adrock on June 22, 2012, 10:47:08 AM
I get not including the right circle pad (and extra shoulder buttons for that matter) even if I think it makes more sense to include it. I mean, Nintendo is going as far as not including an AC as a cost saving measure and a new Circle Pad Pro may cost them more. Including the right circle pad would have made it look like an entirely different handheld which might be detrimental at this point in the 3DS'sesses life. It might have been worth the risk though Monster Hunter is such a strong brand in Japan that people will buy a CPP for it.
Post by: ejamer on June 22, 2012, 11:30:22 AM
I have no idea on the Monster Hunter front. All I did was google it. The quote from Chris Svensson is a good sign though and that was the most recent thing I read about it.
I get not including the right circle pad (and extra shoulder buttons for that matter) even if I think it makes more sense to include it. I mean, Nintendo is going as far as not including an AC as a cost saving measure and a new Circle Pad Pro may cost them more. Including the right circle pad would have made it look like an entirely different handheld which might be detrimental at this point in the 3DS'sesses life. It might have been worth the risk though Monster Hunter is such a strong brand in Japan that people will buy a CPP for it.
Agreed. The number of people who care about and will use the CPP features is probably so small that Nintendo couldn't justify the extra cost - especially outside of Japan. So disappointing for me, but makes good business sense.
Post by: NWR_insanolord on June 22, 2012, 11:47:47 AM
Post by: MegaByte on June 22, 2012, 12:02:54 PM
