[BLOG] Round Up: Nintendo Direct 3.3.2016

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[BLOG] Round Up: Nintendo Direct 3.3.2016

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Nintendo just wrapped up their latest Nintendo Direct, and as usual there was a lot of information included in the 40 minute presentation. One of the main themes of this Nintendo Direct was Amiibo, but we'll talk about that as we hit each individual highlight. Ready? Lets go!

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Right out of the gate Shigeru Miyamoto brought us some new information about Star Fox Zero. The title is ready to go, and is going to be very similar to Star Fox 64. It will have branching paths both in levels and across the system map. Teleporters were indicated to be a big part of both the story and the branching paths. The game looks nice visually, but the most interesting ideas were in the way that the Arwing can transform and how that allows you to access the multiple paths. It was also indicated that when you beat the game, it will open up even more paths. Star Wolf returns, and there will be special tactics employed to battle his team throughout the game.

Two player mode was also shown off, allowing one player to move and another to shoot.

Of course, Nintendo loves Amiibos, and the Smash Bros. Star Fox Amiibo will unlock the classic SNES Arwing, as well as "some other bonuses." After that, Project Guard was revealed to now be complete and is actually Star Fox Guard. Players will take the roll of Slippy's uncle Grippy (ughh) and set up cameras to protect their mining site from enemy robots. Its a tower defense games from what was shown, but with a unique asymetrical twist. You can edit the placement of enemies in levels and them upload them for players around the world to take on.

Star Fox Zero and Star Fox Guard will come as a bundle, or can be purchased seperately on the eShop (or at the bundle price digitally). The games will release on April 22, 2016.

  • Next up was Splatoon. They are making changes to matchmaking and weapons. The theme here was to get items and abilities that aren't currently used into a more frequent rotation. There will be weapons picked by Sheldon, and  Nintendo seems to be hoping to shake up the multiplayer of Splatoon. Given the game's success, trying to shake up the meta can only be a good thing.
  • Nintendo also showed off Mario and Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. MOVING ON.
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Did you know that over 6.2 million courses have been created? Nintendo does, and they're expanding the game again. Now you can shake Thwomps and they will turn into skewers. Shake a p-switch and it will turn into a key. Similarly, shaking a door will turn it into a key door. This means that creators can now expand their devious creations even more. You can place special coins that will summon a key when all are found, forcing exploration.



As if all of that wasn't sadistic enough in the hands of the collective internet, Nintendo is launching a new 100 Mario Challenge Super Expert Mode, giving you 6 fiendishly hard levels to beat. Beating the mode will add new Mystery Mushroom costumes. The update will be available on March 9th.



  • Next up was Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem, now known as Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE. We didn't get to hear much about this game other than it is a super stylish JRPG.
  • Lost Reavers, Namco Bandai's free to play online shooter is still coming, and its look pretty good. Team up with players, kill bosses and loot things. I'm in if it's not pay to win. Open beta comes April 14.
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Paper Mario is getting some more love this year with Paper Mario Color Splash. Mario and co will set off to restore color to a tropical island paradise with his paint hammer. You can splash Toads to revive them, or splash a whole house to free a ton of them. Combat will see you painting and using cards in keeping with the theme of the game. The game is currently set for 2016 release.

  • Pokken Tournament is still coming out on Wii U. It looks gorgeous and the showed off Machamp getting a 900 hit combo. The fighting looks fast, fluid and fun. Pokken Tournament comes out on March 18, 2016.
  • March also sees the introduction of the new rewards program, My Nintendo. Little information was given, but it starts this month.
  • Mini Mario & Friends Amiibo Challenge was shown off. Its basically March of the Minis with Amiibo and is a free game for Wii U and  3DS, with the catch being that levels are locked to specific Amiibo.
  • The NEW Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console is getting some serious love in the form of SNES games. A special mode will be available called perfect Pixel, which displays the games in their original resolution. Games are available starting today, including Pilotwings and more.
  • Game Freak has made a horse racing solitaire game called Pocket Card Jockey. Thats a thing. Coming in May.
  • Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 is coming, with new features and new playable characters. From March 2nd- June 1st, the original will be offered at a discount, with the sequel coming out this summer.
  • Fire Emblem Fates Revelations comes out on March 10th, and Nintendo is ramping up the DLC releases with new maps coming regularly.
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Hyrule Warriors is coming out on 3DS, and the new game sees a plethora of new characters, including Linkle. Hyrule Warriors Legends will have new content available as well, including a season pass that includes 4 DLCS and a bonus costume for Ganondorf. On launch day, anyone who gets a physical copy of the game will get a download code for a free Hyrule Warriors 3DS theme. Plus, you can transfer Hyrule Warriors Legends characters into the Wii U version. Also revealed was Medli. The harp wielder from Wind Waker is a free download available when the first DLC releases.

  • Disney is making an art game called Disney Art Academy. It will teach players how to draw in a variety of styles.
  • Bravely Second was show briefly, including the new caster variations that allow you to combine spells. There will be a demo available for the game that includes an exclusive side story that will allow you to carry rewards into the main game. Oh, and theres a Catmancer. A Cat...mancer. The demo will be available on March 10th with the game launching on April 15th.
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Dragon Quest 7 is coming to the 3DS in America. Regarded by many as a classic, the game has been totally remastered, giving characters updated looks and bringing the world into 3D. The story has also been completely retranslated. Nintendo promises it will feel like a new game. The game comes out later this year.
  • Monster Hunter X is coming to the west as Monster Hunter Generations in Summer 2016. If you play on a system with Monster Hunter 4 save data present, you will get special bonus content. There will also be a special collaboration that lets you dress your hunter as Marth from Fire Emblem.
  • Metroid Prime: Federation Force was shown off. Nintendo tried very very hard to convince us that it belongs in the Metroid universe. We here at the station were NOT convinced.
  • Rhythm Heaven MegaMix is coming to 3DS. It offers 100 games from the series past and 30 new ones.


The final big announcement was Kirby: Planet Robobot.  In this new adventure, Kirby still copies abilities like always. But he also has a robobot armor that can destroy pieces of the environment as well as copy abilities of it's own. There is also a new four player co-operative quest mode that has you and friends fighting bosses. Along the way, you can collect pieces of tablets to unleash a massive team attack. And you can level up your Kirby's and become stronger and take on tougher bosses. The game is also Amiibo compatible. Certain Amiibos will give Kirby character specific abilites, such as Mario giving Kirby the UFO ability. The game will also launch a new line of Kirby Amiibo when it comes out on June 10th. These Amiibos will grant Kirby a copy ability and a costume. And the new Kirby grants an exclusive UFO power.
-Digmbot

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