With the announcement earlier today that Nintendo of Europe is hosting a Nintendo Direct broadcast this week, it seems that its colleagues across the Atlantic have decided to join in; the Nintendo of America equivalent is also scheduled for tomorrow, 5th December.
The NA broadcast starts at 9am Pacific, which is 11am Central and 12pm (noon) Eastern, which means that this will tie-in at exactly the same time as the European equivalent at 5pm UK time, 6pm Central European. The focus will, likewise, be on 2012 and early 2013 games for Wii U and 3DS; if we're being mischievous, we'd also hope that bringing the two broadcasts in line will also set us up for a surprise reveal hitting both regions, but that's wishful thinking at the moment.
Not long to wait, of course, and we'll be providing live coverage as well as full details here on Nintendo Life.
[source nintendo.com, via twitter.com]
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I'm excited for this.
New announcements, anyone?
I would love a big surprise, first party Nintendo game reveal...I don't think that's what this is about at all, but I can dream.
Yay! can't wait.
Sweet. I love how Nintendo give a day notice to this. Waiting at least a week knowing about this would of been unbearable.
Sweet ill be there, show them who's boss (of NOA)
My (not very realistic) wish list
A realistic guess would be:
new mario kart for 3ds
Nintendo's official Facebook page states that the broadcast will take a deeper look into some previously announced 3DS and Wii U games, so it doesn't SEEM like any announcements regarding new games will be made. Fingers crossed, though!
I like the idea of keeping the times in line with our EU friends. It would be great if they do the three main regions at the same time (NA, EU, and Japan). I kind of wish they did a same day worldwide release for the Wii U, but I suppose it really doesn't matter.
Yoshi's Land on Wii U developed by Good Feel perhaps? Remember now, Wario Land Shake it and Kirby's Epic Yarn were both announced mere months before release, so I don't think it's completely out of the question here. Maybe it's just wishful thinking, I know, but I feel like Nintendo really needs to start lifting the curtain on future software now. We've been patient. I'm sure we'll get release dates for titles like Pikmin 3, Luigi's Mansion 2 and Animal Crossing: New Leaf though. Oh, and also, can we start talking about Wii U's Virtual Console service now, please?
I reckon we'll get a load of confirmed dates for games we already knew about, and I think we MAY get a reveal on two new download games, one for each eShop. I'd be surprised if there isn't at least one new game shown off.
I see their using previous "gen" camera tech too. though this is probably an old picture.
@ThomasBW84 Release dates are good. A new eShop game on each system would be welcomed as well. I can't wait for "The Cave"!
@Ren I wish your name was "Stimpy"... "Stimpy, you idiot!" lmao great show... and to your last point, aren't all pictures old? Ponder that one for a bit
waiting for fire emblem 3ds,animal crossing and luigi's mansion also looking forwrd to the wii u news
I eagerly await Nintendo Direct with baited breath!
If its about NSMB2 again I'm gonna throw a banana at him, lol
@Ren I see your avatar is from an OLD show (before my time by a year) but alass that show although old is still better then crap on today (my point about Nintendo)
I feel like I remember Reggie stating that not necessarily all of their "launch window" games had been announced.... this could be just a bare-bones Trailers-&-Release Date round up, but man, I hope there's an unexpected game that releases soon in there. Love the last-minute nature of these. Keeps you on your toes.
I want:
A new Zelda game for the 3DS
A new Metroid game for the 3DS
A Link To The Past Sequel on the 3DS
A new Kirby game for the 3DS
More classic titles added to the Virtual Console, such as the Zelda Oracle Games.
Would love to have the GBA Ambassador games released there as well
Wind waker for 3ds would be lovely
Thanks for the notice, looking forward to it.
This time around, a release date for Animal Crossing: A New Leaf, please, not just recycling teaser trailers and summaries we've had for months. Release window for Fantasy Life would be good too, but it's probably still too early.
As for a surprise, a white XL in NA in time for the holidays? Chances looking slim to zero at this point, though.
Earthbound !!!
How about the street date for Animal Crossing for the States?
i wish they would announce the mystery dungeon game for the west already. i really want a 3D pokemon game.
I'm absolutely DYING for a US release date for Animal Crossing New Leaf!!! It has to happen tomorrow or I'm gonna go insane! Haha! 😬
U.S. releases for both Dragon Quest X & Phantasy Star Online 2 on Wii U???? A guy can dream....
New Pikmin 3 trailer? Square's "All The Bravest" really does turn out to be localization of Bravely Default? Yoshi Land Wii U revealed? Animal Crossing and Luigi's Mansion release date?
It's not going to talk about anything we don't already know. The may give rock-solid release dates though.
3DS better get some love...
I don't think many of the above hoped for announcements are realistic, but I agree that there will be some good news and reveals for us all tomorrow at 5pm!
I'd expect firm release dates for upcoming games in all regions, some news on upcoming DLC aswell as one or two surprise game announcements. Nothing on the scale of Mario Galaxy 3 for instance though, which is a shame.
I just want a release date for Fire Emblem and Luigis Mansion please!
On the facebook notifications, it is suggesting no new titles will be announced. No big surprises this time. Should be cool, anyway.
Here's the messages: "Tune in here tomorrow at 9AM PT for a new Nintendo Direct! We’ll be taking a fresh look at several announced Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games coming in 2013." from Nintendo and: "Check out a new Nintendo Direct tomorrow at 9AM PT for fresh looks at a few familiar Wii U games coming in 2013! We’ll be sharing the broadcast on the Nintendo Facebook page." from the Wii U page.
Come on Animal Crossing release date!!
On a side note, I live in Minnesota. I just got a street pass today while driving. It turned out to be a guy from Japan. His recently played game: Animal Crossing: New Leaf!!!! I was so close to the game, yet so far...
Maybe we'll see something about Super Smash Bros. U? I mean it's a previously announced game. Or perhaps 3DS Zelda? Yeah, I know just wishful thinking.
Like others have noted, Reggie had previously mentioned something about there being some unannounced launch window Wii U games. Hopefully we'll have some info on that!
At the very least, I expect dates on the following:
And I'm hopeful for dates on these:
LEGO City is likely to get a date. Hopefully Animal Crossing as well. I would like to see more of Wii Fit U.
@SMW
Oh yeah! How could I forget about Lego City Undercover? They better have a date for that one!
Come on Animal Crossing and Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon release dates!
Looking forward to any surprises as well!
Give me Donkey Kong Land 3DS or something of Donkey Kong!!!
Release dates for Pikmin 3 and Fire Emblem: Awakening please!
LUIGI,S MANSION DARK MOON 3DS/WII U
so smash bros suprise january release?? oh we can dream
I hope it is on youtube later, I'll miss it otherwise
I predict they will tell us the official releases dates for The Wonderful 101, Game & Wario, Pikmin 3, LEGO City Undercover, Luigi's Mansion Dark Moon, Fire Emblem Awakening, & Animal Crossing New Leaf!
@SirQuincealot Psh, yeah right. But as always I'm having my fingers crossed for any mention of it whatsoever!
some news on Animal Crossing or Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate would be great
I'll be watching it, glad it's at 9am, and not really early like some of the other ones.
There BETTER be some news about Wii U Virtual Console!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@TheN64Dude I've always thought they're would be something big, that they're holding back until it's release in its homeland on the 8th (asside from Nintendo TVii)
At least have the release date for Lego City Undercover and you'll make my day, Reggie!
Just give me the release date for Fire Emblem: Awakening and I'll be happy.
I just want one thing.
POKEMON MYSTERY DUNGEON 3DS CONFIRMED FOR THE WEST! PLEASE!
My Predictions:
New Super Mario Bros. U DLC
Details, and perhaps the launch of Nintendo TVii
Sales figures for all 4 consoles over the past weeks.
Some sort of eShop Christmas Promotion.
Yoshi Land announcement
Console Price Drops. Specifically the Wii.
Nintendo's first Wii U digital only title.
I think it would be sweet for a full Pokémon title for the Wii U.
More FIRE EMBLEM details gotta be announced. I'm really looking foward to this one. Will be epic!
Super Mario MMORPG! Metroid Universe! Nope, instead it will be 'super Nintendo games' again, introducing game boy color rant...
I'm certain they'll announce dates for:
Luigi's Mansion and AC 3DS. Ok thats wishful thinking...
I doubt a new Zelda and Metroid being annouced, I bet its going to be the games that were previously annouced
@seanzilla2234 I wish!
Also, today marks the one year anniversary of the release of Mario Kart 7 here in the US! My wish: DLC tracks to celebrate!!
Hoping for a release date for Fire Emblem: Awakening.
Also, Square Enix just trademarked the name "All The Bravest" back on November 29th, so maybe that's connected to a western release confirmation of Bravely Default: Flying Fairy?
Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, now's your time to shine! We've endured too many Nintendo Directs now expecting your appearances, surprise us!
If they annouce anything about Luigi's Mansion 2 I will be happy.
Can't wait!
God d@mn it, I just ran out of popcorn. I need to go to the supermarket tonight so I can grab some for the new NINTENDO DIRECT!!!!! I have class at 2, so this is a win. I think Nintendo and my university should get together and talk schedules so I will never miss a Nintendo announcement and never miss a class.
How about some VC news? Kicking things off with an HD Zelda Windwaker.
If that were to happen, I could get set on fire and still call it a good day.
Yoshis new game for sure and maybe a pikmin 3 release date.
Also the animal crossing release date for 3ds.
I was hoping for an announcement of an update bringing Nintendo Network ID to the 3ds u_u
FIRE EMBLEM released early! or monster hunter !!! PLEASE
Fire emblem. All Reggie has to say is "Fire Emblem awakening Is coming (insert date here)"
@ajcismo you're kidding right? An hd WW. No. Just no.
Is mountain time 10 a.m.? I didn't see it in the article... I alway get the time zones mixed up. I've missed cartoon network/adult swim shows by an hour or 2 forever. Tiiiiiime zooooones! haha.
@krunchykhaos Don't you know HD = compleatly new game >.>
I'm kidding of course
Ugh, 12pm ET is impossible for me to watch...will it be on youtube or something later?
GTA 5 anyone? I think im dreaming a bit there....but you never know!
There's a Japanese Direct too today! I think there's something fishy going on here... especially when you consider those 3DS and Wii U updates that just arrived along with the eShop maintenance.
@Mr_3DS I think they always put it on Youtube, if not, they put on the official Nintendo Direct page. (I think it's Ustream)
@Mr_3DS It will be on the eShop for a few weeks
I don't know why, but I'm expecting news on the Sonic GG VC games.
All I want is the Animal Crossing: New Leaf release date! Thats it!
An announcement that GBA games will finally come to the 3DS shop for us non ambassadors?
Surprise me X_X
Regions 1 and 2 will merge into 1 region.
I wish LOOOOOL
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