After today's Nintendo Direct broadcasts told us about some upcoming games and dished up the occasional surprise, there's the happy news that we have less than two days to wait for our next presentation. At the close of both the European and North American presentations it was confirmed that a special Nintendo Direct for The Wonderful 101 is on the way.
Of course, PlatinumGames has been using its blog to gradually reveal details and characters, but this Nintendo Direct broadcast is sure to feature a lot of footage along with details on game modes and characters. Having seen plenty of the game in recent times ahead of our review, we can only say that you can expect some frantic, eyeball popping and frenzied action to be on show.
This Nintendo Direct will take place on Friday 9th August at 7am Pacific / 10am Eastern / 3pm UK / 4pm European time. Perhaps the popular and self professed "Twitter Master" Hideki Kamiya, the game's Director, will also enliven proceedings; the game arrives in Europe on 23rd August and North America on 15th September.
As always you'll be able to watch the broadcast right here at Nintendo Life, and we'll deliver our usual live texting and post-broadcast coverage. Will you be tuning in?
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Can't wait for this!
Man! This game looks epic. Nintendo's just starting with the end-of-year hits. I'm gonna be so broke.
I can't wait to download this. Wallets, UNITE!
It feels like NOW the Wii U is truly releasing! Like this whole time it's just been some beta test. But now games are coming out finally!
Aaaww yeaaah! I'm so ready for this! Can't wait for some new footage
Not sold on it personally but cool for those are interested in it. Good to see Nintendo getting more of a presence out in the wild.
@MrWalkieTalkie It truly has been a beta test from launch until Pikmin 3: at least that how I see as a launch day Wii U owner. But hey: now the good games are rollin'!!
@Emblem WONDER EYES..... PEEEEEEEEEEEENK!!
This game sold me on the wii u last year. I hope it delivers!
PlatinumGames inc. baby, cant wait to see what's the direct about =) i also hope that one of the characters shows up in the next SSB game too =P
Looks alright but I can't see myself buying it day 1. Certainly not excited enough to want one of the characters in SSB4.
Demo! Demo! Demo! Demo!
I honestly have no idea whats going on this game, a demo would go a long distance.
I hope this game is as good as the hype
I'm betting right now the direct ends with a trailer for one of the characters joining smash bros. There was a rumor from a usually realiable source stating there would be a character from the game in smash bros. That will be my only reason for watching this even though the game seems interesting.
i have a feeling that we may see a wonderful character in super smash bros as a playable character in the game
Without a doubt, W101 is my most anticipated game for this year. From everything that I've seen, I know I'm in for a blast. Thank you, PG and Nintendo.
Loving the blog entries. And i am awaiting the european reviews
Wasn't a fan of this at comicon tbh but I'm sure it's better in the right environment, which is why I'm downloading it for only ÂŁ28!
I really hope this sells well, but judging by the amount of comments on here the excitement is kind of... ikd o_0. I'll be buying it for sure.
My question is, are we still going to get those unannounced games this holiday? It's almost August 10th. They need to announce them soon if they are at all.
Also, where is that system update?
No point in me watching the Nintendo Direct on the Wonderful 101 since I'm buying it anyway. Hope it helps spread the W101 awesomeness across the internets though
this game has really gotten me interested! excited to learn more about it
this game has really gotten me interested! excited to learn more about it
This is easily the game I'm most excited about this fall, and I intend that as a compliment to Platinum and Kamiya, considering how much I'm looking forward to what Vanillaware and Suda have in store this month. The early screenshots and descriptions didn't do justice to what gameplay videos have shown. I'll be getting this day one (well, week one; I just now got around to Ni No Kuni, and I do have Dragon's Crown and Killer Is Dead from the aforementioned Vanillaware and Suda), and while I understand that Wii U doesn't have the install base yet (and ranting on it is for another time), I hope the attachment rate is solid. In fact, I'm going to suggest something to Nintendo fans who are putting off buying a Wii U until Mario Kart, or Zelda, or X, or whatever: it will be worth it to get the system now to play this game. You'll still have your Wii U when Kart, or Zelda, or Smash, I forgot Smash, is released, and you'll be able to play them as well.
Nintendo gives flipnote no love...Flipnote is like the equivalent to Mega Man...so loved, no respect
I'm gonna check this out for sure. I too am still quite clueless what's going on in this game. I've seen the footage and all but am still eager to see more. I could love this.
To my own surprise one of my favorite Wii games was Little King's Story, a true hidden gem. That taught me the important lesson of giving chances to games you don't "feel" instantly.
From Pikmin3 to Wonderfull 101 in one month... nintendo is really rocking
Its interesting how much bad press wiiu gets,yet if you stack up allthe aaa games being released now in comparison to,say the ps4 lineup the wiiu comes out on top.
Im super excited for ps4,but me and a mate sat down and discussed the games for it,and we both realised theres little we actualy want! And thats the way gamers work nowadays,they get so hyped for something without knowing why they are hyped aside from the fact everyone else is. And they will hate on a console they havnt even played simply because everyone else is hating on it.
So heres the facts: this year wiiu has Pikmin 3,W101,splintercell blacklist, ww hd, rayman legends, mario 3d world, donkey kong tropical freeze, deus ex wiiu. Assassins creed 4, watchdogs
Ps4 has infamous second son...er...and the rest arent out till next year.oh wait scratch that,infamous second son isnt out till feb 2014!
So I dont care about sales figures this and sales figures that,i just know that this year il be loving my wiiu more than any other console
My body is always ready for directs.
Looking forwards to playing this, PG makes some excellent games..
Marshi
All of the PS4 games have not been announced yet, and there some excellent games already for the PS4. & for the PS3 come fall, looking forwards to Kingdom of Hearts 1.5 HD Remix, GTA5 myself.
One of my most anticipated titles all year!!! It just looks like so much fun to play!
@NImH I have a figurine in my collection representing your image. It's simple but amazing!
@Shambo thumbs up!
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