Nintendo has a rammed event schedule for us this year at EGX London 2014. Many of you will already know that we'll be in charge of the Mario Kart 8 tournament at the show, but Nintendo has much more in mind than that.
No-one will be surprised to hear that Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS will be available to play, but you'll also be able to try out Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Ultimate NES Remix on the 3DS side of things. For those of you who are more Wii U-minded, you'll be able to play the highly anticipated Splatoon, Yoshi's Woolly World, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and Hyrule Warriors, through probably not simultaneously.
If you fancy your hand at showing your moves, you can enter a competition on Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, and if you're good enough to make it through the heat you'll have the chance to play the Wii U version live in front of a cheering crowd. If you can prove that you've already played too much of the demo and best your opponents, you could be one of 34 lucky winners who walks away with a limited edition Super Smash Bros. 3DS, complete with a copy of the game pre-installed so you can start smashing ahead of everyone else and become the envy of all your peers. 34 lucky runners-up will not walk away without a PAC-MAN plush toy and a Super Smash Bros. keyring.
The Official Nintendo UK Store will also be making an appearance, and should you be tempted to play one 3DS game and one Wii U game that they have on offer you'll be able to get 15% off any software purchase that day.
You can also expect to be a part of National StreetPass Weekend on the 27th & 28th September, where you can exchange data, play multiplayer with like-minded individuals, and even win some prizes, including eShop credit. This isn't just exclusive to EGX, so click here to find a local event near you on the 27th & 28th September.
EGX London 2014 will take place from Thursday 25th and continue until Sunday 28th September in Earls Court, London.
Will you be attending this year? What game is exciting you the most? We'll be there, so if you don't say hello we'll take it very personally.
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Splatoon confirmed!
WHAT? SPLATOON
For next year we have, Splatoon, Yoshi's and Xenoblade. I think that Nintendo must announce something new to keep people excited, maybe any information about Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem
splatoon! toad!
Maybe on Thursday, but not sure.
Omg I can't go this sucks so much I am so angry D:<
AWESOME!!!!!!
@AlexOlney Am I correct in thinking this suggests only winners of the tournament heats will get to play the Wii U version of Smash Bros.?
@Grumblevolcano Unfortunately yes.
I'm going to be all over Captain Toad like a pigeon on a McDonalds chip.
So where's Sonic Boom, Pokemon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Mario Maker, Mario party 10 and Xenoblade chronicles X!?
The possibility of winning that limited edition Super Smash Bros. 3DS got my attention but while the weekend tickets are cheap, they're also sold out! I'll be content with the eShop demo when I get my hands on it.
London, not fair
@123akis For the last 3 games, I'd guess they're late first half or second half 2015 releases (I'm thinking Splatoon and Yoshi are Feb/Mar 2015). Sonic Boom if appearing will probably be announced by SEGA (same with Platinum Games for Bayonetta 2), as for ORAS I guess it's likely not being there because it could act as a distraction away from Smash Bros.
@Grumblevolcano That was how they conducted the event at Hyper Japan, thankfully I got to try the Wii U version.
@DreamyViridi I was thinking that but Thursday might actually be the day with the least resistance.
@AlexOlney Is it every day they'll be running the Smash competition with the chance of winning a 3DS.
This is gonna be AWESOME, yeh!
Yay? I just want a release date for Captain Toad!! x__x
Anyone want to fly me to the UK?
@AdanVC December 31st in NA, and very early January in EU.
I'd be more excited for some SSB WiiU & Captain Toad release dates but im not going to front that this is pretty awesome and wish i could attend!!!
I'm guessing that the release schedule is correct, since the only 2015 games there are the three that were at the top
Pac-Man plush toy from Nintendo? I want one now!
@Jazzer94 - True. You're more likely to win on Thursday, but I go back to University starting next week. I'm better off focusing on that during the week. I've already played the Wii U version at Hyper Japan, so it's no skin off my back.
@DreamyViridi Ah I don't start till the week after next week, I'll probably go Thursday as I'm confident in my Mario.
@Jazzer94 - Cool. Good luck and pull no punches!
@AlexOlney
Can't find any streetpass weekend events listed anywhere on that link. Do you have any more details, please?
Try this link, it'll take you straight to the hotspot finder:
http://www.nintendo.co.uk/Nintendo-3DS/StreetPass/Hotspot-Finder/Hotspot-Finder-116574.html
@AlexOlney
Thanks, but I was thinking of actual events like those at Birmingham New Street and Euston last year where Nintendo UK gave away prizes etc. There are a few events organised by StreetPass UK communities and those might well be worth a look, but I really meant official Nintendo things. And please Nintendo will you release a special mii for the EU for goodness sake? Wouldn't this be a great opportunity to boost StreetPass participation etc? Really not understanding your stance on this, Ninty.
Nintendo hates America! Why can't they hold a super awesome event in a US city far far away from me?
Link to StreetPassUK StreetPass Weekend events
http://streetpassuk.co.uk/national-streetpass-weekend-2014-events/
May go to B'ham event as can get there really easily. Have 35 705 hits and counting. Anyone beat that? I have no life...
When are they going to reveal all 49 characters? They may still be announcing them in November
@Grumblevolcano Yes, by this, I also get the impression that Splatoon and Yoshi's Wooly World are indeed early 2015 titles.
Why always London huh? Why not Birmingham it's in the center of the bloody UK... F#*K LONDON.That's my opinion anyway.
Why did Nintendo announce their line-up so late?
Shame i can't go despite living so close ;_; i would have loved to check out monster hunter 4
@Marioracer Because there's also a yearly EGX Birmingham event in March.
@Inkling It does seem odd seeing as even last year there was a few more weeks notice (early September), the only thing I can think of is as Hyrule Warriors is playable there then launch sales could have suffered.
This could be indication that splatoon and yoshi are the first teor eleases next year
@Frank90
You say it like only 3 games are planned for release next year.
Xenoblade, Splatoon, Yoshi.
So you're intimating Nintendo was lying about Mario Maker, Kirby, Zelda, the Devil's Third, Star Fox and Miyamoto's new projects?
Or maybe you don't care about those games.
Which apparently means that they're not coming out.
It sounded (to me) that Atlus has been the one handling the FExSMT development, but I'm sure that you know better than anyone else.
Far be it for Nintendo to punish people by withholding info on a game they don't seem to have much to do with.
Nintendo announces a year's worth of retail titles, with anticipated releases for each to occur before 2016. And all people seem to do is complain.
When are we going to see a bit more of the new Zelda for the Wii U?
@Vriess Nintendo direct or Treehouse...
2015.
@LetsGoRetro the demos will almost certainly be the E3 versions, so don't read anything into this regarding release dates, or level of completion.
Also, I would not be surprised if Nintendo added other games to this list that were at E3 like Mario Maker. In 2012 they never mentioned Luigi's Mansion 2 would be there, and it was. And last year Mario Kart 8 was added to the announced lineup at very short notice.
@Grumblevolcano I would have got my tickets earlier if that was the case ;_;
@Inkling To avoid disappointment in future years, I'd recommend getting tickets some time between the first day sale (usually early April) and late May. The early entry and 4 day tickets generally sell out in a day. If you're fine with entering an hour later, the day tickets for Friday and Saturday generally sell out early June.
@NodesforNoids }
Oh my god! How could I forget about Zelda and StarFox!?
Devil's Third looks nice too.
I'm not complaining I just forgot about those titles, but thanks for remind me why I love my Wii U so much.
@Grumblevolcano Ok, I will Does Nintendo always have a huge line-up there?
Man, I would LOVE to get my hands on Splatoon!
@Marioracer LMAO
@Inkling Generally yes though I'm not too sure this year as so far only 5 new games have been announced as playable so far (Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Smash 3DS, Splatoon, Yoshi's Wooly World, Captain Toad Treasure Tracker). Smash Wii U can only be played if you win a Smash 3DS tournament heat, Ultimate NES Remix is basically NES Remix 1+2 with less content and Speed SMB, Hyrule Warriors is already released.
Well My guess for a new game announcement will be Animal Crossing in November (announcement, not release) since that is when the Animal Crossing Plaza expires.
@RantingThespian "Anyone want to fly me to the UK?"
Sure, just give me your address, and credit card info
@Grumblevolcano Still, Splatoon
Yeah, Yoshi's Woolly World and Splatoon are definitely coming out in the 1st half of 2015.
@123akis My guess is that they are still working on the localization, and as such do not want to let people play it yet.
@AlexOlney @ThomasBW84 The floor plan of EGX has been released! http://www.egxlondon.net/blog#egx-show-floor-map-available-now
If you look at the writing on the map you can see Bayonetta 1+2, Sonic Boom, Kirby and the rainbow curse and Wii U indie games are listed!
@123akis Also Fantasy Life and Theatrhythm for 3DS.
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