Nintendo Direct 10/1/2013: 3DS + Wii U titles

A new Nintendo Direct scheduled for tomorrow morning will offer viewers more information on upcoming Wii U and 3DS titles that will launch later this year, Nintendo announced today.

Titles possibly featured in the upcoming presentation could include The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Sonic Lost World, Professor Layton, Azran Legacy and Pokémon X and Y, along with Wii U titles such as The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, Super Mario 3D World, Wii Party U and Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.

The presentation will be broadcast simultaneously worldwide Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. ET and 7 a.m. PT. The previous Nintendo Direct aired on Sept. 8 and announced that Capcom's Nintendo 3DS game, Monster Hunter 4, will include tie-ins to two classic Nintendo franchises.

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The day I start my ph.d

Damn it nintendo, you couldn't have made it one day earlier.

So, we had a huge nintendo internet maintenance for all wii u online services today/yesterday. The second promised big firmware update coming?

Wait

Professor Layton: Azran Legacy

I thought america wasn't getting that this year?

I thought america wasn't getting that this year?

They can still talk about it.

They can still talk about it.

Seems weird when the first line is "upcoming Wii U and 3DS titles that will launch later this year, "

I hope for an announcement of US releases of either: DQ7 3DS, DQX, or MH4.

Just one would make me happy...but I doubt I'll get any of them.

^MH4 is definitely coming whenever nintendo gets around to localising it for capcom.

DQ7 is probably going to happen too eventually. I mean, they're localising bravely default: flying fairy, and DQ is almost certainly going to do better than that if it gets brought out in EU/NA.

Not convinced on X though. Wasn't that an MMO?

I hope for an announcement of US releases of either: DQ7 3DS, DQX, or MH4.

Just one would make me happy...but I doubt I'll get any of them.

Hunter 4 in a perfect world.

I want Terry's 3D Wonderland also goddammit. Square hasn't said a thing about localizing it and it's been over a year I think.

Edit: And yeah I wouldn't bet on ever seeing DQ 10 come to the west, ever. The fact they made it an MMO was the DUMBEST thing to ever do.

I hope for an announcement of US releases of either: DQ7 3DS, DQX, or MH4.

Just one would make me happy...but I doubt I'll get any of them.

It's like our Portal 3 for us all of a sudden.

Apparently Capcom has said this about Hunter 4 being localized a few days ago:

Hey hunters! We’ve seen many of you ask for us to #BRINGMH4TOTHEWEST. We’re excited to see the fan base growing and you all showing your passion, keep it coming! We are continuing to evaluate new Monster Hunter titles for the west, and will share any new information with you here on Facebook as soon as we have it.
Read more at http://www.siliconera.com/2013/09/25/cap...LJZWvo6.99

Vague pomegranate, but it's something. Honestly I expect an announcement next year, spring.

^MH4 is definitely coming whenever nintendo gets around to localising it for capcom.

DQ7 is probably going to happen too eventually. I mean, they're localising bravely default: flying fairy, and DQ is almost certainly going to do better than that if it gets brought out in EU/NA.

Not convinced on X though. Wasn't that an MMO?

Nintendo would have to almost fully support it. Last I heard Capcom NA was doing quite horribly (Had a net sum in the bank of like $150m, which is pretty awful for a company).

Hunter 4 in a perfect world.

I want Terry's 3D Wonderland also goddammit. Square hasn't said a thing about localizing it and it's been over a year I think.

Edit: And yeah I wouldn't bet on ever seeing DQ 10 come to the west, ever. The fact they made it an MMO was the DUMBEST thing to ever do.

I'm not all that excited about Terry's Wonderland. They brought over all the Joker Mechanics, which I honestly found completely awful. I prefer DQM1/2's mechanics over DQMJ any day.

As for DQX, my friend linked me to a page a couple of weeks ago (no luck finding it and he's not around at the moment to ask) where they stated that they had every intention of giving it to us, but had to "adapt it more to western audiences," whatever the hell that means.

Apparently Capcom has said this about Hunter 4 being localized a few days ago:



Vague pomegranate, but it's something. Honestly I expect an announcement next year, spring.

That sounds like exactly what Sven used to say about MHFU, MH3, and MHP3rd. We didn't get one of those three.
I wouldn't even mind importing it at all, I can read enough Japanese to play MH. Problem is that my 3DS can't play it due to region lock and I'm not buying a brand new 3DS for one game.

Well, there is a wii u update live right now that is no doubt going to be mentioned in the direct.

It's pretty bitching.

Version 4.0.0 U, available via an Internet connection, includes the following improvements:

New Features:

A feature to output video and sound to the Wii U GamePad when using Wii Mode¹
Users can choose to output to the TV and GamePad, or just the TV
A feature to automatically receive recommended software and demo titles from Nintendo using SpotPass
Support for USB keyboards
An option to disable use of a Nintendo Network ID on non-Nintendo hardware, such as PCs and smartphones
Support for Dolby® Pro Logic® II Surround Sound when playing Wii software

Changes to Wii U Menu:

Added a friend list icon to the Wii U Menu for easier access to the Friend List

Changes to System Settings:

An option to automatically receive recommended software is now available under "Internet"
A setting to select which cable outputs sound is available through "TV"
Users can choose to output sound through an HDMI cable, non-HDMI cable, or both cables at the same time. Click here for instructions
A setting to adjust the hourly interval in which standby functions are performed is available under "Power Settings" when Standby Functions are enabled

Changes to Wii U Chat:

Added the option to view a friend's profile on Miiverse when sending or receiving a chat request
Users can now chat using a headset connected to the Wii U GamePad

Changes to Internet Browser:

Pressing the R or L Buttons on the Wii U GamePad will skip video playback forward/back a small amount of time
Holding the R Button will speed up video playback
Ability to save username and passwords for websites that require login²
Ability to launch the Internet Browser during gameplay and upload screenshots
Added support for viewing PDF files³
Added features intended for website developers that allow the user to enable developer tools and set user agent

Improvements to system stability and usability:

Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience



¹ Wii software displayed on the Wii U GamePad cannot be controlled by the GamePad. This feature only allows Wii software to be displayed on the GamePad. A Wii Remote Plus or Wii Remote is required to play Wii software titles.

² Users can delete saved usernames and passwords from the Internet Browser settings.

³ Sometimes data may not be displayed correctly depending on the size and format of the PDF file. PDF files cannot be saved.

Wii games on the gamepad. Still have to use a wiimote/etc, but that was expected.

I'm not all that excited about Terry's Wonderland. They brought over all the Joker Mechanics, which I honestly found completely awful. I prefer DQM1/2's mechanics over DQMJ any day.

If you're talking about the Scout system then I'd have to say I MUCH prefer scout over the "meat" system. I like knowing my chances rather than tossing expensive meat at something and still have it take the pineapple off. Scout at least has a method to it whereas meat was like a far shittier version of Pokeballs. That's the only thing I can think of that's different from the newer games as opposed to the older ones, except the monster size thing, which is also better and makes more sense gameplay-wise especially for balance and team diversity.

You know what would be cool to remake/update? Dragon Warrior Monsters. That game was fucking amazing. Hell I still play on it from time to time because it has a ridiculous amount of replay value + breeding mechanics for the ultimate creatures. It's like pokemon, but more vicious.

You know what would be cool to remake/update? Dragon Warrior Monsters. That game was pineappleing amazing. Hell I still play on it from time to time because it has a ridiculous amount of replay value + breeding mechanics for the ultimate creatures. It's like pokemon, but more vicious.

That's what Terry's 3D is, a remake of the very first Dragon Warrior Monsters. Apparently they're already working on remaking the second one as well which happens to be one of my favorite games of all time -- still even have my old copy from when I was a kid. So yeah... Japan getting all the good pomegranate.

And yeah, Dragon Quest Monster games have always been my preference over Pokemon even though I like both just because the breeding system is fun as hell, the art is done by Toriyama and it has a lot of the RPG aspects of the main DQ games which makes battles more fun.

I recently bought a 3DS XL to finally play OoT 3D and the upcoming A link between worlds. I got a little nervous when every title they mentioned came with a bundle. Thankfully, there was no bundle for Zelda. I mean, I'm a bit sad, but at least I won't feel bad. xP

Is anyone else happy about the new Kirby WIP? It doesn't look as pretty as Return to dreamland (as expected), but I love Kirby games and I know it'll have multiplayer as well :p

[video=youtube;XTM0srjbsjI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTM0srjbsjI[/video]

Is anyone else happy about the new Kirby WIP? It doesn't look as pretty as Return to dreamland (as expected), but I love Kirby games and I know it'll have multiplayer as well :p

You got my attention.

Is anyone else happy about the new Kirby WIP? It doesn't look as pretty as Return to dreamland (as expected), but I love Kirby games and I know it'll have multiplayer as well :p

[video=youtube;XTM0srjbsjI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTM0srjbsjI[/video]

Hell yes.
Classic Adventure Kirby games are awesome.

What else did they announce, if anything?

What else did they announce, if anything?

Kirby was the only new game announced, but there were release dates, new trailers, sonic in smash, pikmin 3 mission mode dlc, and an Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies demo on the 3ds eshop now

Kirby was the only new game announced, but there were release dates, new trailers, sonic in smash, pikmin 3 mission mode dlc, and an Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies demo on the 3ds eshop now

That's pretty disappointing. I was expecting more.