EllenJMiller

Every time someone asks for Ridley in Smash, he gains another year of youth.

I hope Iwata's last words help guide the company. I hope the QOL takes off well for them, I'm certainly interested in it.

I chat to them on Twitter sometimes, and they're a delight. I really enjoyed my time with Runbow on the Nindies@Home promotion (definitely something to return next E3 I hope) and it will be a day one pick-up for me.

I'm rather interested in this one, and it bodes well for DQXI I hope.

@BakaKnight August is this and Devil's Third for me.

September's looking a bit packed due to Rodea the Sky Soldier, Hatsune Miku Project Mirai Remix, LBX and Super Mario Maker.

Originally I had an Early Bird physical copy, but recently decided to upgrade to the Happy Boobs edition for the soundtrack CDs. I've really enjoyed playing Senran Kagura Burst, and I've got to admit the Versus games are the chief things tempting me to get a Vita (along with glorious Ys goodness and some Hatsune Miku).

Just hoping that New 3DS Cover Plate 42 comes out in time for it, gotta rep my girl Katsuragi.

I might try it out for a few months. A few t-shirts, a keychain to replace my Auto Assault one (keeping dead MMOs alive, in keychain form!) might be nice. Can always do with more t-shirts.

@Alundra-1998 @bouncer0304

Huh, I bought that. Just looked at it and there it is, the Club Nintendo logo.
Cool, I wonder what treasures await then.

Waiting for my copy to arrive in the post. I held onto my stars past the digital games and other things hoping for one last soundtrack.

I do wonder what will happen with the left over items once Club Nintendo is shut down. Think they'll go on the store?

(Still kicking myself that I wasted 6k stars on Wii Shop Points.)

I've always had a bit of an interest in Nintendo's health and lifestyle offerings, things like Cooking Guide: Can't Decide What to Eat and Walk With Me: Do you know your walking technique? On the DS (plus the Brain Age/Sight Training stuff), the Wii Fit series and so on.

I can see them using the QoL platform to expand on the Life Rhythm concept from Walk With Me, gathering sleeping/weight/walking and other information to then get an idea of your lifestyle/routine and offer suggestions for better living. The projector could be part of some sleep aid/alarm system for the bedside unit, helping people drift off and wake up by monitoring factors.

I'm intrigued.

(Edit: With internet connectivity, it could incorporate things that we saw on the Forecast Channel and more, like UV/Pollen/Air Pollution information for your region.)

The only out-of-stock amiibo that I'd like to pick up still are Pac-Man, Robin and Lucina, so I'll be waiting for a while...
(For upcoming ones: R.O.B, Chibi Robo, 8-Bit Mario, Falco, Mr. Game & Watch, and Isabelle.)

I'll be getting the Limited Edition with artbook, amiibo and the T-Shirt from the Official store. They make good lounging around the house gear.

I was expecting the lead image to be 'All Hail the Virtual Boy' from Tomodachi Life.

I'd love to see Virtual Boy Wario Land on the 3DS Virtual Console.

Come August, I'll be going to the beach with Ivan.

Streets of Rage 2!
(Meanwhile, Golden Axe can't even get one 3D classic, while Streets of Rage gets 2!)

@CB85 Mr. Morimoto from some of the previous Japanese Nintendo Directs will probably take over there, and likely Bill Trinen for the US/EU ones, with Satoru Shibata continuing for Europe-specific news

That's my bet, anyway. I expect the next Direct to be late August/Early September.

Hearing that Kamiya was there just makes me want to reread that Iwata Asks again.
It seems like he's laid plans and his spirit will guide Nintendo for a bit longer. I hope they take the example of his warmth, passion and love of games and continue it.

It's definitely on the pick-up list for me, I was more into designing homes than some of the other activities in Animal Crossing, and the same went for The Sims when it first came out.

I'm glad Takaki can make the games he loves. I certainly enjoyed Senran Kagura Burst, and just today I upgraded my pre-order of Senran Kagura 2 to the 'Happy Boobs Edition'.

Often people go "Well it'd be unrealistic to fight with those sized breasts in real life", to which I say: and? In life I have to put an arm across my chest when running or going quickly down a staircase. Nice to kick back with a game where characters can do crazy fighting moves and not worry about it.

If true, I predict a 'Nintendamned if they do, damned if they Nintendon't' situation:

"I think we should skip on publishing this."
"WHY AREN'T YOU PUBLISHING THIS!?"
"We better publish it."
"WHY DID YOU PUBLISH THIS!?"

(I'll be picking it up at launch. Janky as it is, it still holds my interest and I don't expect a large print run of it.)

Satoru Iwata's passion for gaming shone brightly. From developing calculator games to working at HAL and his position at Nintendo.

Thank you for everything, Iwata. You leave behind one hell of a legacy. I hope the developers of the future have half of your love for this wonderful medium.

Giana Sisters for me, have owned the PC version since launch, dragged my heels on getting a Wii U version. Dat soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck and Machinae Supremacy.

I'm hoping for the special edition coming out over here. C'mon Shibata!
Day 1 for me, Awakening was great and I've enjoyed the other FE games I've played. Glad the series has its second wind after facing its doom before FE;A.

My reaction to Triforce Heroes with female characters would be the same as my reaction to Triforce Heroes with male characters: Oooh, there's some interesting gameplay elements there, I wonder if there's any single player- ooh, there is. One to pick up them!

I don't look for characters that represent me or that I can 'identify with', I look for fun games to play, and Triforce Heroes looks like a fun game to play.

My poor postwoman arrived today with a stack of 5 parcels for me. Palutena, Ganondorf, Zero Suit Samus, Art Academy Atelier and Yoshi's Woolly World + the Green Yarn Yoshi.

... I should get her a present.

It'd be neat if a B-team could work with Bamco to bring both Baten Kaitos games back...

That's sexual harassment, and Tom doesn't have to take it.

Does Yoshi's Woolly World drop this week for Japan as well? Hopefully they get great results on Fire Emblem If, will they count both games as the same or split them up? I can't recall for the likes of ORAS/XY.

200% Ready. I for one hope the SEGA 3D Classics never end. Ristar, Vectorman, Comix Zone, Golden Axe, Alien Soldier, Dynamite Heady, Light Crusader, Alien Storm, Kid Chameleon, Shadow Dancer, The Super Shinobi, Eternal Champions...

Maybe not Eternal Champions.

@AshFoxX Definitely my favourite out of the 3 Pokemon albums 4kids made. I do have a soft spot for the Pokemon Christmas Bash album though.

Everyone knows the best Pokemon Jukebox track is Double Trouble. Viridian City also legit.

Wait, this isn't about that Pokemon Jukebox?

Keeping an eye on it, along with Yo-Kai Watch.

LET GROOSE LOOSE!
Also Nabooru, Ashei, Telma, Malon and please give Sheik a 'Smash Bros' style moveset along with the harp.

Kirby 64, and maybe Squeak Squad.

I've just ordered Art Academy Atelier (just missing Pokemon Art Academy from having a complete AA set now) and had Yoshi's Woolly World with the amiibo ordered for ages.

It has to be Xenoblade Chronicles X for me. While I'm looking forwards to Rodea, Super Mario Maker, Yoshi's Woolly World, Art Academy Atelier, Star Fox Zero, Devil's Third, and Project Zero, Xenoblade Chronicles X is a game I can see myself sinking hours into exploring the planet.

Actually, come to think of it, where is Rodea the Sky Soldier on this list?

I think one of the main things is that there is no killer app for amiibo.

Smash Bros uses them as trained AI fighters that can gather things for you.
Mario Kart 8 uses them as costume unlocks.
Hyrule Warriors for random items and unlocks.
Captain Toad for a minigame.
Kirby for a one-a-day power up.
Splatoon for challenges (3 specific amiibo)
Assault Horizon + for skin unlocks.
Codename STEAM has them some join as temporary members.
And that thing that unlocks time-limit VC demos.

In a way it's a good thing, because some of them are very hard to get hold of and I've given up on wishing to have a complete set. There's several I'd like to get that have previously released, some I was able to pre-order, but my hopes of getting others are slim. I've even cancelled a few pre-orders for characters I'm not really interested in (Sorry Dark Pit, Greninja, Charizard)

But the ones I have are used for precious little.

I have a limited amount of money per month for spending on gaming. Physical releases take precedence. Some is set aside for my bargain hunting in town for older vidya. When it comes to digital, it takes a lot to get me to part with my cash.

It's a shame to admit it, but I don't value digital games as much as I do ones that I have a physical copy of. I don't truly 'own' them, if I don't like it I can't return it or sell it on, and digital content can be all too ephemeral.

Still, I do own a lot of eShop games on my Wii U and my 3DS. I've got 2 and a bit pages in a folder on the Wii U filled with eShop games. I've got all the GUILD series games on my 3DS, the SEGA 3D Classics, the -blox/mo games, Gunman Clive, Dillon's Rolling Western, Harmoknight, Sakura Samurai, WayForward stuff, Shovel Knight and more. It just takes a lot more to get me to take the risk of a digital game purchase.

The cessation of the Premium promotion on the Wii U also made me less likely to pick up a game. It was nice knowing that my purchases were getting me a little more bang for my buck.

Still, the Nindies @ Home idea of a discount on release for having the demo will tempt me more and those titles look fantastic in their own ways. Not to mention FAST Racing NEO, which I can't wait for. But I suppose in Europe we get spared some of the things that the US gets, like Meme Run. There are others previously out I want to get at some point, but it's all down to disposable income and other demands on it.

There's a space on my shelf for this. Great to get some more solid news about it rather than the... blitz in the DE.

They did a fantastic job of showing Fatal Frame, I was psyched to hear the English VA work for Xenoblade X, and those Triforce Heroes emotes look like they could be cropping up a lot online after the launch of the game.

The NWC and the Treehouse certainly helped round out Nintendo's E3 after a Digital Event that felt more like a run-of-the-mill Direct. With Muppets.

I understand what he is saying, but it's misguided at E3. When people worry about the Wii U's lifespan, covering things in the short term can put people off buying in, in case support is phased out for the system. See what happened with SEGA in the 90s.

Cover the games coming out short term and then turn around and say "There's other titles coming for the systems that you can catch more of, and more in-depth, in our treehouse streams. But here's a little taste of what's to come in the future."

I'm also surprised we didn't see a Nindie showreel during the event. You've got them, so use them. It benefits them and you.

Definitely one I'm on the lookout for now, great write-up.

After some time to digest and think on things, there's still 9 Wii U titles and 6 3DS titles coming out before end of year that I'm interested in, but with few announcements for post-2015 it does create an impression that both systems are winding down.

This is a game that'd better be served by having a less on the nose name. Galactic Federation Force, for instance. Or if the Metroid Prime name is needed, pair it with information on a fuller Metroid game.

The calls for its cancellation are ridiculous, but the backlash is understandable and also carries the accelerant of coming on a Digital Event that was -very- light, with other missteps like Animal Crossing amiibo Festival (on a console that has Wii Party U and Mario Party 10 in its short lifespan) and a finish that, while for a good cause, was ultimately lacking and poorly placed compared to a 'one more thing' announcement.

I want to see more of it, but I'm not sure if it, with its multiplayer focus, is for me. Same with Four Swords Minus One.

I was incredibly disappointed in it. The pacing was worse than 2014's, the ending was lacking, they spent too long on titles like Yoshi's Woolly World (Should have been a treehouse thing), and Metroid Prime Federation Force should have either just been called Federation Force or had a 'proper' Metroid or Prime game announced too.

No mention of Fatal Frame, no mention of Devil's Third, no mention of Rodea the Sky Soldier, which may have made the Wii U side feel less barren. And why leave mention of Platinum Games involvement in StarFox until after the Digital Event? Why is Animal Crossing on Wii U a party game?

Also, finish with a game.

Have developer stories or trailers, not both. Ate up time that could have been used for hell, just a release date teaser for Fatal Frame? Devil's Third?

Animal Crossing Party? Why?! And why show Metroid Prime Federation Force without Metroid on Wii U, you know that's going to cause backlash.

The ending was atrocious. No 'one more thing', not even Nintendoland Fireworks bad.

They're going to have to claw back from this one on the next Direct. Not impressed at all.

@Inkling Yes, has a nice banner on the front page of the eShop too.

Downloading them all, this is pretty cool and I always love a discount. Some of them I've had my eye on for a while, like Soul Axiom and Runbow, while Freedom Planet I have on Steam but have yet to play. Think it'll be a gamepad + bed job for comfy 16-bit inspired gaming.

I can't wait to go FAST. Looking good!

Well, it's Niclais, so I expect to see it in Europe in about 2020. Will probably get the Wii U version then.

I'll grab it when it comes out on Wii U, looks fantastic. Hoping that Director's Cut of Risky's Revenge on Steam will come to Wii U eventually too.