Saturday, November 14, 2015

Nintendo Direct and Beyond News Recap


Twilight Princess HD

  • Backstory: The Original Game was planned for Gamecube in 2005 but it’s delayed by December 2006. The Wii version was released a month before the Gamecube version on November 2006.
  • This version of Twilight Princess will possibly use the Wii U Gamepad only.

  • This game will come out on US: March 4th, 2016, Europe: March 4th, 2016, and Japan: March 10th, 2016

  • TP’s Soundtrack will be available as a pre-order bonus at select stores.

  • The Smash Zelda amiibo will also be useable in this version of the game.






Wolf Link Amiibo
  • The Wolf Link Amiibo will be bundled with Twilight Princess HD.

  • Certain save data can be carry over to the new Zelda game coming to Wii U 2016.










Pokken Tournament
  • Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card will be available for those who get Pokken Tournament on the first print.


  • For US the game will be $59.99, for Japan will be ¥ 7722.04, and UK TBA

  • For US and Europe will be out on Spring 2016 and for Japan will be out on March 18th, 2016.







Fire Emblem Fates

  • There will be two versions of Fire Emblem Fates called Fire Emblem Birthright and Fire Emblem Fates Conquest. Both versions cost $39.99 for each.
  • There will be a 3nd story via DLC called Fire Emblem Revelation but it costs $19.99 for US. The UK’s price for The DLC has not been announced.
  • The Special Edition comes with all 3 stories, artbook, and 3DS XL pouch for $79.99 in U.S.
  • In UK, A special Edition hasn’t been announced at this time as well as the UK release date.
  • For the US, the release date for Fire Emblem Fates (Birthright and Conquest) is February 19th, 2016.

  • For those who are wondering why Japan doesn’t have a release date, the game was released on June 25th of this year in Japan.

  • There’s amiibo compatibility with Ike, Marth, Robin, and Lucina amiibo.  




Splatoon


  • The Game will getting more maps and gear until Early 2016.
  • Yesterday’s New Map, Museum d'Alfonsino is out and The other map, Mahi Mahi Resort is coming soon.
  • 40 New Gear pieces have been added to Splatoon in a new update.



Xenoblade Chronicles X

  • For those who’s getting the physical copy of Xenoblade Chronicles X can get 4 free packs from Nintendo eShop. Nintendo Recommends You download The Basic Pack for Faster Gameplay.

  • Pre-purchase and Pre-load is Live on Nintendo eShop for $59.99 in U.S and £49.99 in UK!

  • This recommendation from My pal, Ethan N but he says to watch the 3 Xenoblade Chronicles X Survival Guide videos on Nintendo’s Youtube Channel to understand the game better.




Hyrule Warriors Legends

  • During the direct, They announced another playable character. A female version of Link called Linkle.


  • Also, reminder that this version of Hyrule Warriors is going to be on 3DS, Not Wii U.
  • Release date for US and Europe is March 25th, 2016 and for Japan, it’s coming out on January 21st, 2016.

  • Also 3DS characters can be transferred to the Hyrule Warriors on Wii U.

  • Previously, There are new characters that have been announced before the Direct like Skull Kid, King of Hyrule, Toon Link, and Tetra from Wind Waker.
 










Pokemon Updates


  • Recently, Nintendo has announced that Pokemon Blue, Pokemon Red, and Pokemon Yellow on Virtual Console for 3DS.

  • Back in that time, you used to use The GB Link Cable to order to trade and battle on Red, Blue and Yellow. Not anymore, you can use wireless communication on your 3DS instead.

  • Also those games will come out Worldwide on February 27th, 2016.
  • Right now, Nintendo hasn’t announced the prices on Nintendo eShop for 3DS yet.

  • Also, They announced another Pokemon game called Pokemon Picross. It’s being released worldwide in early December and it’s free to play.    







Super Smash Bros Update

  • At the last part of the Nintendo Direct for U.S, Europe, and Japan, they announced another third party character: Final Fantasy VII’s Cloud Strife and a new stage from FF called Midger.

  • Also, they haven’t announced the release date and it’s price yet.

  • There will be a Super Smash Bros special broadcast on December 2015 so just a warning and this is the last one for Smash 3DS and Wii U. They will HOPEFULLY announce the winner from Smash Ballot.    








Other small tidbits

  • Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon is coming out for U.S is November 20th, 2015, and for Europe is February 19th, 2016.
  • Legend of Zelda: Tri-Force Heroes DLC update for U.S is December 2nd, 2015, and for Europe is December 3rd, 2015.
  • Super Mario Maker web portal will be coming in December.
  • Animal Crossing: amiibo festival will be out for U.S is November 13th, 2015, and in Europe on November 20, 2015.
  • Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash will be coming out for U.S is November 20th, 2015, and in Europe on November 20th, 2015.
  • Nintendo Badge Arcade was announced on The Direct for Europe and U.S. However, that game has been out since after the direct for Europe and 2 days before the Nintendo Direct started in U.S.
  • Steamworld Heist will be coming out for U.S is Hoilday 2015, and for Europe, it will be coming out sometime around December 2015.
  • Fast Racing Neo will be coming out for U.S is early December 2015, and for Europe, It will be coming sometime around December 2015
  • Typoman will be coming out for U.S and Europe on November 19th 2015.
  • Yo-Kai Watch will be coming out for Europe sometime around 2016.
  • Mega Man Legacy will be coming out on Eshop for U.S and Europe on February 23rd, 2016. Also, a Gold Mega Man amiibo will come out alongside with Mega Man Legacy in a Collector’s Edition for the Nintendo 3DS in the U.S.
  • Star Fox Zero will be coming out for U.S on April 22, 2016, and for Europe sometime around April 2016.
  • Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam will be coming out for U.S on January 22nd, 2016 and for Europe on December 4th, 2015
  • Final Fantasy Explorers will be coming out for U.S on January 26th, 2016 and for Europe on January 29th 2016. Also there is a collector's bundle and it’s available on Square Enix’s website.
  • Dragon Quest VII will be coming out for U.S on Summer 2016, and for Europe on 2016. Also Dragon Quest VIII will be coming out for U.S and Europe in 2016.
  • Bravely Second: End Layer will be coming out for U.S on 2016, and for Europe sometime in 2016.
  • Hive Jump will be coming out on Nintendo Eshop on Wii U for U.S on Early 2016, and for Europe is TBA.
  • Mighty No.9 will be coming out on Wii U and 3DS for U.S on February 16th, 2016 on Wii U and 3DS on Q2 2016, and for the Rest of the World on February 12th.
  • Project X Zone 2 will be coming out for U.S on February 6th, 2016, and for Europe on February 19th, 2016.
  • Lego Marvel’s Avengers will be coming out on 3DS and Wii U for U.S on January 26th, 2016, and for Europe on January 28th, 2016.
  • Terraria will be coming out on Nintendo eShop worldwide sometime in 2016.
  • New deluxe bundle for Wii U comes with pre-installed versions of Splatoon and Super Smash Bros Wii U.
  • Lucas amiibo, Animal Crossing amiibos and cards will be coming out for U.S on January 22nd, 2016 and for Europe in early 2016.




And that’s all. Thanks to my pal Ethan N for helping me with this! Until then, This is MusicClues sign off.