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Nintendo Direct was bigger for 3DS than E3
Last night’s Nintendo Direct presentations just blew away what the company had to show at E3 for 3DS. Look at all these announcements that we got!:
- Nintendo 3DS XL releasing to the States on August 28 fo $199 in Red and Blue
- Namco Bandai will assist Sakurai and his team with the development of Super Smash Bros. 3DS/Wii U
- Fire Emblem: Awakening ships in the U.S. next year
- Animal Crossing 3DS and FE: Awakening ship in Europe first half of 2013
- Kingdom Hearts 3D demo on the U.S. eShop now
Netflix for Wii U demonstrated. Works exactly like how you’d want it to, and, in this early version at least, the app doesn’t appear to have the lag I’ve experienced on the Wii version since its “Just for Kids” firmware update.
I’m pretty excited that Netflix will (hopefully) be available at Wii U’s launch or close to it, as it seems like you’ll be able to immediately load the app from the tablet controller, which you can use as a TV remote.
It sounds lazy, but there are times I’ve decided not to use Netflix because I didn’t want to bother with finding a Wii Remote to power on the system, getting up to turn on my wireless sensor bar, then waiting for the app to load.
I’m also happy that Wii U will support Amazon Instant Video (and Youtube and Hulu Plus) since I use that all the time on my Kindle Fire, and want to get more use out of my $79 Amazon Prime subscription. Next up, HBO Go — which might be in the works, according to this report!
Preorder: Wii U stuff See also: More Wii U news, media, Miiverse is the future [Via NintendoWorldReport]
“There are Friend Codes, but it’s not the existing Friend Code system. What do I mean by that? Here’s what I mean: you will be able to identify people as friends and have a certain level of interaction vs. a different level of interaction for the more general population.
The method by which you identify someone as a friend is a lot simpler than what’s happening today with Friend Codes.”
Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime, who for years insisted that Friend Codes were not his problem, finally admitting that they’re a hassle for adults, and that they will get a revamp on the Wii U when it launches.
He actually cleared up a lot of Wii U info with Kotaku, revealing that the console will have achievements at a system level (not just game-specific), that Miiverse posting moderation isn’t as slow as reported earlier, and more.
Preorder: Wii U stuff See also: More Wii U news, media, Miiverse is the future
Pokemon Conquest trailer from E3. So I basically had no idea why on earth you’d mix Pokemon and Nobunaga’s Ambition, until producer Hisashi Koinuma explained it to me. It was so simple that I felt stupid for not thinking of it in the first place, but I also sort of felt like I understood the secrets of the universe.
“As Tecmo Koei has created a lot of simulation titles, we wanted to introduce the genre of simulation games to children. It’s not so much that we want them to start playing Nobunaga’s Ambition as an entry point, but just as an entry point to the genre of simulation games.”
And now Pokemon Conquest makes sense! Enjoy your new wisdom!
Buy: Pokemon Black/White Version 2, Pokemon Conquest Find: Nintendo DS/3DS release dates, discounts, & more See also: Yes, more posts about Nobunaga’s Ambition, somehow
Excellent playthrough of New Super Mario Bros. 2’s full E3 demo. Props to NintendoWorldReport, which you can always depend on for the best hands-on footage of Nintendo games at trade shows and events, no doubt.
While we’re handing out attaboys, IGN noticed that the Koopalings will return again, making appearances as bosses in this 3DS sequel. Ludwig von Koopa fans, rejoice.
Preorder: New Super Mario Bros. 2 (August 19) Find: Nintendo DS/3DS release dates, discounts, & more See also: More of Tiny Cartridge's E3 coverage
Scribblenauts Unlimited 3DS case and Wii U pouch — the two PDP accessories we saw hidden behind the GameTablet cover styled after Maxwell’s rooster hat at E3.
Speaking of Scribblenauts Unlimited, here’s a trailer for the 3DS version, which I’m a little worried about. From what it looks like, it doesn’t seem to have the multiplayer support or object editor shown in the Wii U edition. :o/
Buy: Super Scribblenauts, Scribblenauts Unlimited Find: Nintendo DS/3DS release dates, discounts, & more See also: More of Tiny Cartridge's E3 coverage
[Via Joystiq]
The Legend of Zelda: Battle Quest, one of the Nintendo Land attractions that I haven’t heard much about from E3.
This demo for the Wii U title looks really fun, like a co-op, Zelda-themed version of Wii Sports Resort’s Swordplay game. The GamePad holder acts as an archer, while the others are holding Wii Remotes as their swords.
Along the way, there are a few easy puzzles you’ll need to work together to solve and progress. It seems very simple so far, but I wouldn’t mind sinking a half-hour into this.
Preorder: Wii U stuff See also: More of Tiny Cartridge's E3 coverage [Via NintendoWorldReport]
![It doesn’t add much to the tablet, but this Scribblenauts cover for the Wii U GamePad — modeled after Maxwell’s rooster hat — is something I need to own anyway.
And is that a Scribblenauts cover on the left for the Nintendo 3DS? And some kind of fuzzy case above it?
Buy: Super Scribblenauts
Find: Nintendo DS/3DS release dates, discounts, & more
See also: More of Tiny Cartridge's E3 coverage[Via Joystiq]](http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m59t44R5gX1qzp9weo1_1280.png)
It doesn’t add much to the tablet, but this Scribblenauts cover for the Wii U GamePad — modeled after Maxwell’s rooster hat — is something I need to own anyway.
And is that a Scribblenauts cover on the left for the Nintendo 3DS? And some kind of fuzzy case above it?
Buy: Super Scribblenauts Find: Nintendo DS/3DS release dates, discounts, & more See also: More of Tiny Cartridge's E3 coverage
[Via Joystiq]
Castlevania: Mirror of Fate playthrough of the entire E3 demo. I’m still unsure what to think about this — though after watching the presentation last night, my Castlevania-obsessed wife was not happy at all with these changes for her favorite handheld game series.
Was I the only one half-expecting/hoping Trevor Belmont would jump into that red-armored enemy’s suit, then roam around the stage demolishing fools Metal Slug-style?
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Great New Super Mario Bros. U playthrough of all three E3 demo stages. I’m sure some will complain about the assist blocks and enemy neutralizing from the GamePad holder, and consider it playing the game in easy mode.
But I think it will be nice to be able to play some co-op New Super Mario Bros. without eventually yelling at your partner over them killing you accidentally (or maybe on purpose!), and thanking them for saving you instead.
Preorder: Wii U stuff See also: More of Tiny Cartridge's E3 coverage [Via NintendoWorldReport]
Fire Emblem: Awakening coming to U.S.
For some reason or another, Nintendo neglected to mention anything about Fire Emblem: Awakening at tonight’s 3DS Software Showcase, but according to reports after the presentation, the company revealed that the 3DS game is headed to the U.S. So, there’s that.
There were no other new game announcements at the show, but there were a few pleasant items mentioned: co-op in New Super Mario Bros. 2, a Lego Batman 2 demo available on the eShop now, Alucard playable in Castlevania: Mirror of Fate, a digital and retail release for Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon, and Paper Mario: Sticker Star really going all out with the sticker integration.
There was also the startling revelation that Reggie actually managed to beat Nintendo of America Sales EVP Scott Moffitt in Mario Kart 7. Have you seen Reggie play Mario Kart 7?! How do you lose to Reggie in Mario Kart 7?!!
Buy: Nintendo 3DS (Flame Red, Pearl Pink, Black, & Blue) Find: Nintendo DS/3DS release dates, discounts, & more See also: More of Tiny Cartridge's E3 coverage [Via Grakl]
Why some people have called Platinum’s Project P-100 the best Wii U game at E3. So much about the style of this reminds me of Viewtiul Joe, which makes sense considering producer Atsushi Inaba and director Hideki Kamiya are both involved in this launch title.
I’ve seen some dismiss this because of its cartoonish aesthetic, which is a shame. It’s also not enjoying the kind of hype other E3 games like, say Last of Us, are getting, but it looks like one of the most fun titles at the show.
Preorder: Wii U stuff See also: More of Tiny Cartridge's E3 coverage
