Nintendo Direct Presentation, Event Information
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About Nintendo Direct:
A new online home for exclusive Nintendo news—broadcast directly to you, the player.
In this first edition of Nintendo Direct, President and COO Reggie Fils-Aime shares some exciting news about Nintendo 3DS and Wii for this holiday and beyond.
Reggie Fils-Aime Presents Nintendo Updates: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7w1HeP4clU
The full original Japanese conference video is below.
Nintendo Direct Conference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUuXmkjVEWU
Announcement Summary:
3DS Firmware Update
A 3D video capture feature is being added to Nintendo 3DS Camera, which will let users record up to 10 minutes of 3D video and there are many options like interval recording, which allows people to create their own 3D stop-motion animation videos. The firmware will also add the ability to transfer 3DS software to other systems, and basic improvements to the e-shop.
Swapnote (A 3DS messaging program)
Enables you to exchange messages with your friends via StreetPass and SpotPass. You can even add your own 3D Photos and voice recordings to the messages. You can send these messages to your friends, and they will recieve them via SpotPass. So even if your friend is not online, they will get them as soon as they open up their 3ds. If they are online, they will get them instantly. Available for FREE download in December.
StreetPass Mii Plaza update
Mii plaza will be getting new features such as new puzzles and a 2nd Find Mii quest. The 2nd Find Mii quest will be deeper with branching routes, it also lets you use 2 heroes at once to fight enemies with combination attacks. You'll need to beat the 1st quest before you can start this new one.
3D Animation
Starting today, Nintendo 3DS owners can visit the Nintendo eShop and, for $1.99, download a new 3D "Thriller" video that features singing and dancing by their favorite Shrek characters from DreamWorks Animation.
3D Music Videos
Fans of the Nintendo Video service on Nintendo 3DS will soon see the arrival of new 3D music videos, including "Don't Stop (Color on the Walls)" from Foster the People's Torches album.
Hulu Plus
With Hulu Plus, Wii and Nintendo 3DS users will be able to instantly stream thousands of TV episodes – including the entire current season of popular shows like Modern Family, Glee, Dancing with the Stars, The Biggest Loser, House and Grey's Anatomy – from premium content partners like ABC, Comedy Central, FOX, NBC, MTV and many more. Hulu Plus also offers access to cIassic TV favorites like Lost, Battlestar Galactica, The Hills and hundreds of popular and award-winning movies. Hulu Plus is available through a separate subscription fee of $7.99 per month with limited advertising.
Game Details:
Mario Kart 7
MK7 now has an official site (I love how Yoshi looks like he's going to destroy Mario with that red shell):
http://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/amkj/
Translated 14 minute Iwata Asks Interview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CagduR-Qq3w
Mario Kart is Back trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImLNxnmG80I
"The heart of Mario Kart is multiplayer racing. Using a broadband Internet connection or local wireless built into the Nintendo 3DS, players can race against their own friends or even against opponents worldwide. The new Community feature allows players to create groups with other Mario Kart fans while setting up specific rules to make customized racing environments. Easy setup allows players to quickly create a community and share with others via the StreetPass™ feature. Community leaderboards will also show the most up-to-date information from recent races. Solo players can race through the Grand Prix and Time Trial modes using either the Circle Pad layout or the motion-sensitive gyro controls of the system to steer their karts. The gyro controls also allow players to control their karts in a first-person perspective, a feature never before seen in the Mario Kart franchise.
Mario Kart 7 will also use StreetPass and SpotPass™ features built into the Nintendo 3DS system. Walking by other Mario Kart 7 players in real life with StreetPass enabled allows gamers to exchange racing scores, win/loss records, number of collected coins and other game data. With SpotPass enabled, players will be able to receive ghost data to race against. Up to seven ghosts can be downloaded at the same time, allowing for a full eight-player race. Additionally, a Mario Kart channel will be a central location for players to view information collected through StreetPass and SpotPass.
Every iteration of the Mario Kart series introduces new twists and turns, and this newest Mario Kart game is no different. New playable characters include Metal Mario from the Super Mario 64™ game and Lakitu, the spectacled cloud-riding Koopa. Players can also choose to race as their own Mii™ characters. New power-ups include the Fire Flower and Super Leaf. The Fire Flower allows players to throw blazing balls of fire at other drivers, while the Super Leaf makes the Tanooki Tail appear on the back of karts to knock other drivers and items out of the way. And, of course, the karts come equipped with gliders for maneuvering through the air and propellers for underwater propulsion.
The Mushroom Cup and Flower Cup introduce eight new courses, including ones on Wuhu Island and one created by Retro Studios set in the jungles from the Donkey Kong Country™ Returns game. The Shell Cup and Banana Cup feature eight cIassic courses, including Luigi's Mansion from the Nintendo DS™ and Koopa Beach from the Nintendo 64™. There will be 16 new courses and 16 cIassic courses total." - Nintendo Press Release
Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance
New Footage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCfK-viiDjg
Monster Hunter 3G
Controls Gameplay (I'm loving that touch screen customization): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmXqPESPeEA
Nintendo Direct trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKob2b0cDbo
Lost Heroes
Debut trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbVsRNcco2A
An RPG featuring Gundam, Ultraman, Kamen Rider and more.
Freakyforms: Your Creations, Alive! [e-Shop]
Gameplay trailer (It's original name was Picture Lives): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poxoSFbfWWU
Let your imagination run wild. Create your own "formees" from the ground up and set out to explore a planet filled with wondrous discoveries. During your adventure you unlock dozens of new body parts for your creations and even gain the ability to redesign the world around you. Share your favourite formees with others through StreetPass and QR codes. This game is all about creation, customization and exploration. Available in November for $6.99.
Pushmo - [e-Shop] (From the Developers of the Paper Mario series)
Push and Pull Gameplay: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j14wTEjy7HY
a unique blend of puzzle and platforming elements where you pull and push blocks and climb up them to reach your goal. This game challenges your wits and skill in more than 250 included levels. You can also design and share your own puzzles. Launches in December.
Nimble Sakura Warrior - [e-Shop]
Gameplay trailer (I'm totally reminded of Okami from it's art styIe): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LalsCUx1vis
A new game featuring Samurai master Takamaru is heading towards the Nintendo eShop.
Dillon's Rolling Western - [e-Shop]
Gameplay trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZuG62jLRXk
A 3D tower defense game that blends action and strategy. It features an armadillo who defends an Old West town rendered in 3D by literally rolling over his enemies. Launches in Q1 2012.
Shissou Surinuke Anatousu - [e-Shop]
Gameplay trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njk7YvYwQVM
A sequel to the Wiiware game ThruSpace, it seems to have a new styIe and more of an action focus.
3D CIassics Kirby's Adventure - [e-Shop]
One of the NES' greatest treasures returns as part of the 3D cIassics series. Be there when Dream Land awakes for the first time in stunning 3D. Available from 17th November 2011 for €6. It's only been mentioned for european release list for now.
3D CIassics: Kid Icarus - [e-Shop]
Club Nintendo will be hosting a campaign. "Chotto Mario na Nintendo 3DS Campaign." 3000 people will win a special Mario-themed 3DS. There are three designs.
Everyone that takes part in the campaign gets 3D CIassics: Kid Icarus for free, 3D CIassics: Kid Icarus will also eventually be offered as a paid download.
Thanks to Gamingclone, ShuichiChamp24 and trugs26 for pointing out some of this information here earlier.
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