Want all of the news from today’s Nintendo Direct presentation? Well your in luck as we thought it would be better to cover everything in one handy post.
There were some key announcements for both upcoming Wii U and 3DS titles including fantastic new trailers and release date announcements. Without further delay, here is everything that was covered in Nintendo’s latest Nintendo Direct presentation:
Announcements
- A concrete release date for Super Mario 3D World has been marked down as November 29th. There are many new power-ups included in the latest Mario title, including cherries that allow players to duplicate their characters in addition to the series-first Cat transformation
- It has been confirmed that Sonic will indeed be a playable character in the upcoming title, Super Smash Bros. This is the second time that our favorite blue hedgehog has made its way into a Super Smash title, after first appearing in Super Smash Bros: Brawl.
- There has been a new update released for Pikmin 3. This new update comes improving the Global Ranking feature so players can see the world’s highest scores in Mission Mode at any given time, as well as offering one add-on mission stage for free. After the update, players will also be able to purchase a new “Collect Treasure” stage pack from Nintendo eShop, with additional packs coming at a later time.
- Mario or Luigi? Tht is the question as two new Wii Remote Plus designs hit the stores on November 8th.
- It has been revealed that Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will be released for the Wii U on November 8th. Players will be able to compete online in four events which include Ski Cross, Snowboard Cross and Short Track Speed Skating, in addition to Winter Sports Champion Race, a Dream Event that combines Skiing, Ice Skating, Bobsleigh and Snowboarding into a single event
- Wii Party U will be releaing on October 25th and puts the focus on using both the Wii U GamePad and Wii Remote controllers together in different, fun and social ways. When purchasing the game, it will come containing a Wii Remote Plus and a Horizontal Stand for the Wii U GamePad which is helpful for games such as Tabletop Football.
- Get ready to sign your hearts out as Wii Karaoke U will be released on October 4th via the Nintendo eShop. There will be an impressive 1,500 songs available at launch, with more being added at a regular interval.
- It has had its delays but we finally have a concrete release date for Scribblenauts Unlimited. This title will be released for the Wii U and 3DS on December 6th.
- Speaking of delays, unfortunately, it seems that Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze has been set back until next year to allow for more development time in order to get a fantastic experience for fans.
- We all love Kirby which is why it is fantastic that a new installment of the popular series has been announced for the Nintendo 3DS. More details about the game will be revealed at a later date.
- Zelda fans, November 22nd is the date to mark in your calendars as The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is released for the Nintendo 3DS.
- Square Enix will be bringing their upcoming RPG, Bravely Default to Nintendo 3DS owners on December 6th. There will also be a Collector’s Edition coming for the game and an exclusive artbook for those who pre-order.
- October 24th is the date for Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies which will be available for the Nintendo 3DS via the Nintendo eShop.
- Unfortuantely, Mario Party: Island Tour will also be suffering from a delay and will also be coming early next year.
- Last but not least, a new System Update has been released for the Wii U. It comes delivering performance enhancements, as well as the option to automatically receive recommended software and demos via SpotPass, numerous improvements to the internet browser (such as the possibility to upload screenshots to various websites and social networks), the ability to output audio and video to the GamePad in Wii Mode, a more streamlined experience when adding Friends and other additions
Trailers
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmcw1i2qRBo[/youtube]
Bravely Default
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MiF1IMAsEc[/youtube]
Kirby
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csXbSf9ptMs[/youtube]
Super Mario 3D World
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUKWKDDDFdc[/youtube]
Sonic Lost World.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhPwFPBJQlE[/youtube]
Entire Presentation
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnac6aGGG10[/youtube]
