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Was expecting some more Sun/Moon news than just that. IDK seemed like the perfect time to show off Rockruff's evolution(s?) since they seem to be hyping it and that Corocoro will leak within the coming week. Ratatta is cool, but I still don't care about Z-Moves.

I hated Kirby Mass Attack, and the new Pikmin game looks too similar for my tastes. Props for Pikmin on a handheld though.

Sonic Boom continues to look more and more promising, especially with that mini-DVD. I will wait for reviews, however.
Zelda amiibo are cool, but I'm not big enough of a fan to buy them. I'm guessing now that they are saving the amiibo for the NX direct and rumored port.

Wii U Ports make sense from a business standpoint, but don't gimp out on the features ($5 says you lost a bunch of sales by confirming no Mystery Mushroom support).

Everything else I don't personally care about and think are cool for fans of those series. The continued support of the 3DS just comes off as really confusing with the rumors of NX being portable.

 

[Chrono.]

Geez, Nintendo can't make spinoffs anymore without people going into a panic.

 

[ChikoLad]

From the way the game looks and plays....its literally Pikmin but as a sidescroller....

so what's the issue?

Pikmin games aren't actually about "getting to the goal".

You explore open, 3D environments, and gather resources like food and power sources to survive between days and power your ship. You also have to be aware that you can't stick around until night time because then all of the predators come out.

This 3DS game is literally just a linear puzzle platformer, the only thing they took from it was the fact you can use Pikmin. It's not at all for the same demographic. The actual Pikmin games are survival games, not really puzzle games.

Not saying it's a bad thing really, it's a spin off after all. But saying it's the same thing is basically saying you know nothing about Pikmin (in fairness, I don't know much myself, but I played the rather lengthy Pikmin 3 demo).

 

[Wolfie557]

Pikmin games aren't actually about "getting to the goal".

You explore open, 3D environments, and gather resources like food and power sources to survive between days and power your ship. You also have to be aware that you can't stick around until night time because then all of the predators come out.

This 3DS game is literally just a linear puzzle platformer, the only thing they took from it was the fact you can use Pikmin. It's not at all for the same demographic. The actual Pikmin games are survival games, not really puzzle games.

Not saying it's a bad thing really, it's a spin off after all. But saying it's the same thing is basically saying you know nothing about Pikmin (in fairness, I don't know much myself, but I played the rather lengthy Pikmin 3 demo).

I haven't even finished the demo lol. Did half of it. It's the only demo left in my demo's folder but I just can't get myself to play it again. Maybe close to this great spinoff's release or Pikmin 4's reveal. :3

...I did watch a whole playthrough of the game so I know exactly what it's about. The spinoff is very faithfull regardless of certain missing aspects imo.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Geez, Nintendo can't make spinoffs anymore without people going into a panic.

Oh they can, Its just people dont know when to stfu and calm down

 

[ChikoLad]

I haven't even finished the demo lol. Did half of it. It's the only demo left in my demo's folder but I just can't get myself to play it again. Maybe close to this great spinoff's release or Pikmin 4's reveal. :3

...I did watch a whole playthrough of the game so I know exactly what it's about. The spinoff is very faithfull regardless of certain missing aspects imo.

I mean, in terms of aesthetics and the fact you can chuck little plants at things, yeah.

That's about where the similarities end though.

It's like the difference between a regular Kingdom Hearts game, and Unchained X, or something. They share basic things but they are ultimately very different games.

 

[WeirdChillFever]

I am legitimately hyped

Amiibo:
You know how people say that if you buy one of them, you're cursed to buy them all and become a collector?
I thought I wouldn't be one of those.

*Zelda amiibo announced*

And I want you, you, you and you BOTW FUNCTIONALITY I'M BUYING THEM ALL.
TWICE.

Hyrule Warriors:
*Runs to the store for EShop credit*

Then there was a lot of Ed Failiente, Dragon Blegh and other things that are boring or exciting at first until you realise it's all local play

Mario Sports: Sportsy Sports seems great, I have faith in both the roster and the gameplay,

Then there was Pikmin: Zip Lash and I was even hypederder

 

[AreJay25]

SiIvagunner perfectly sums up the Direct.

 

[Chrono.]

SiIvagunner perfectly sums up the Direct.

Mario Maker didn't surprise me much, the interface is just made for 3DS.

Yoshi on the other hand, what the hell.

 

[Aetheri]

Pikmin games aren't actually about "getting to the goal".

You explore open, 3D environments, and gather resources like food and power sources to survive between days and power your ship. You also have to be aware that you can't stick around until night time because then all of the predators come out.

This 3DS game is literally just a linear puzzle platformer, the only thing they took from it was the fact you can use Pikmin. It's not at all for the same demographic. The actual Pikmin games are survival games, not really puzzle games.

Not saying it's a bad thing really, it's a spin off after all. But saying it's the same thing is basically saying you know nothing about Pikmin (in fairness, I don't know much myself, but I played the rather lengthy Pikmin 3 demo).

I know Pikmin has its share of exploration, but I always viewed more as a puzzle solving RTS and has focus on management of pikmin and resources...
This 2D sidescroller still accomodates those aspects...

Edit: as a Metroid fan I know better than most that 2d sidescrollers can have more than enough exploration involved...of course Pikmin won't be on the same level as Metroid in terms of exploration but a fair amount of Nintendo sidescrollers do have their share of exploration...

 

[ChikoLad]

I think Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo NX is inevitable now. As in, a port of the Wii U version.

And that's why we're still waiting for the final 3 Smash amiibo.

Like I thought it before but, with all of these 3DS ports, I'm taking it as confirmed fact at this point, not even a rumour. What they're doing is just so transparent. It's a mix of "the Wii U is dead but it has some good games, let's put them on other things", and "we want to merge our handheld and console divisions".

 

[Pazzo.]

Maybe the NX won't get a Yoshi's Wooly World port?

IDK, it seems odd. But the Poochy amiibo is where it's at.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

man, my animal crossing hype is strong. I cant wait

 

[WeirdChillFever]

Maybe the NX won't get a Yoshi's Wooly World port?

IDK, it seems odd. But the Poochy amiibo is where it's at.

I'm not the person to say "Cute" at everything but I want to hug everything from that game.

 

[Champ Gold]

I'm just waiting on Mario Kart 8 stuff going into a surprise Mario Kart 7 DLC and just being the ultimate blow to the Wii U.

That or Tropical Freeze 3D and/or Wonderful 101 3D

 

[Wolfie557]

I am legitimately hyped

Amiibo:
You know how people say that if you buy one of them, you're cursed to buy them all and become a collector?
I thought I wouldn't be one of those.

*Zelda amiibo announced*

And I want you, you, you and you BOTW FUNCTIONALITY I'M BUYING THEM ALL.
TWICE.

Hyrule Warriors:
*Runs to the store for EShop credit*

Then there was a lot of Ed Failiente, Dragon Blegh and other things that are boring or exciting at first until you realise it's all local play

Mario Sports: Sportsy Sports seems great, I have faith in both the roster and the gameplay,

Then there was Pikmin: Zip Lash and I was even hypederder

DQ isn't all local play. It's optional and you can defo get as far if you play on ur own.

 

[FalKoopa]

I made a thing.

Spoiler: What can I do, I like Photoshop.

 

[ChikoLad]

Looks like the new Pikmin is being developed by the same team that made Yoshi's New Island.

— mike // elsewhere (@mike_madethis) September 1, 2016

...That little tidbit is the last thing this game needs.

Not gonna help it's image at all, it'll have to be seriously great for people to warm up to it.

 

[Erureido]

My thoughts about the Direct:

• Not surprised about Sun and Moon news, though less than what I expected. Alola Rattatta looks neat. I like its lore how it had to become nocturnal in order to avoid its enemy, Yangoose. Certain Pokemon getting exclusive Z moves is cool too. Makes me think that's how Ash Greninja will be implemented into Sun and Moon: the Giant Water Shuriken would be the perfect Z move. Also, glad to hear we'll be getting more news on September 6
• Mario Maker 3DS not having an online mode is pretty silly
• Streetpass Mii Plaza will have an update that allows you to play through the app quicker AND you can now get up to 100 people at once? Yes please!
• Toon Link and Toon Zelda amiibos are awesome
• Yoshi's Wooly World 3DS port was something I didn't expect. I like the new poochie system that will be utilized. Seems like a useful feature.
• Mario Sports Superstars looks really cool. It gives me Mario Sports Mix vibes, but with a more serious tone. Soccer and horse-racing are my favorites of the five sports presented.
• Pikmin 3DS looks pretty charming. The side-scroller take looks great thus far.

 

[Wolfie557]

I think Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo NX is inevitable now. As in, a port of the Wii U version.

And that's why we're still waiting for the final 3 Smash amiibo.

Like I thought it before but, with all of these 3DS ports, I'm taking it as confirmed fact at this point, not even a rumour. What they're doing is just so transparent. It's a mix of "the Wii U is dead but it has some good games, let's put them on other things", and "we want to merge our handheld and console divisions".

They should port Bayonetta 2 (and 1) over as well.

Looks like the new Pikmin is being developed by the same team that made Yoshi's New Island.

— mike // elsewhere (@mike_madethis) September 1, 2016

...That little tidbit is the last thing this game needs.

Not gonna help it's image at all, it'll have to be seriously great for people to warm up to it.

I am now worried it won't be great.

 

[AreJay25]

Looks like the new Pikmin is being developed by the same team that made Yoshi's New Island.

— mike // elsewhere (@mike_madethis) September 1, 2016

...That little tidbit is the last thing this game needs.

Not gonna help it's image at all, it'll have to be seriously great for people to warm up to it.

A couple of pages ago:

I gotta say, I was getting some Yoshi's New Island vibes from Pikmin's graphics.

I, uh... don't know what to make of that.

Well, now I know it wasn't coincidence.

 

[Guybrush20X6]

BTW, what was the rumour where Dark Ratata was shown? What else was on it?

 

[Pazzo.]

Looks like the new Pikmin is being developed by the same team that made Yoshi's New Island.

— mike // elsewhere (@mike_madethis) September 1, 2016

...That little tidbit is the last thing this game needs.

Not gonna help it's image at all, it'll have to be seriously great for people to warm up to it.

In good news, this confirms that it's not Pikmin 4. Miyamoto would have it made in-house if it was.

 

[Wolfie557]

They better make clever use of all the Pikmin types, that includes the Purple & White...

 

[ChikoLad]

Uhmm... so this is awkward. Nintendo of Europe didn't mention it, but you can download New Play Control: Pikmin now as well on Wii U.

— Daan Koopman (@NintenDaan) September 1, 2016

Consolation prize.

 

[Chrono.]

Oh yeah, forgot to mention that I'm actually looking forward to the Mario Sports Mix thing for 3DS.

Seems like they're actually trying with it.

 

[Z25]

BTW, what was the rumour where Dark Ratata was shown? What else was on it?

That's the 4th one here:

Spoiler: Big Image

 

[SuperMii3D]

Holy **** that Direct was a lot better than I hoped. Good thing I lowered my expectations.

1. Mario Party Star Rush
2. Mario Maker 3DS
3. MARIO SPORTS SUPER STARS
4. Poochy and Yoshis Woolly World + Poochy amiibo
5. New Leaf Update

Excellent things out of the Direct. They have my money yet again. Ill be broke when some of the games come out ;-;

 

[Guybrush20X6]

Seems like they're pushing Z moves a lot but Unless they are as powerful as the marketing is making them out to be or almighty Life Orb Gets nerfed, I can't see them being used competitively.

 

[Pazzo.]

Uhmm... so this is awkward. Nintendo of Europe didn't mention it, but you can download New Play Control: Pikmin now as well on Wii U.

— Daan Koopman (@NintenDaan) September 1, 2016

Consolation prize.

Europe only?

 

[ChikoLad]

Europe only?

Dunno myself, guess some brave American soul is gonna have to visit the Wii U crypt to check.

 

[Deleted member]

I missed the direct, what's new? (Aside from the Sun and Moon stuff because I already know about that... Btw, does anyone have a gif of that Snorlax Z move animation? I want this as my signature)

 

[Wolfie557]

I missed the direct, what's new? (Aside from the Sun and Moon stuff because I already know about that... Btw, does anyone have a gif of that Snorlax Z move animation? I want this as my signature)

here
https://twitter.com/mrND150/status/771376355225243648

 

[Schnee117]

Summary for me:
- Alolan Rattata has the stereotypical Mexican Moustache. Unfortunate coincidence considering Yungoos looks like Trump. Holy **** they actually are giving Raichu some good attention for once. inb4 Alolan Raichu is in Smash

- lol Streetpass
- Amiibo that aren't Cloud, Corrin or Bayonetta

- World of Tanks Nintendo edition looks lame
- More shallow Mario Sports spin-offs and Mario Party.
- Pikmin spin-off looks lame, dev team won't help much. At least we know Pikmin 4 is coming in the near future.
- Toon Link getting a train in HW is cool, meh to Phantom Zelda
- Gutted Mario Maker and Yoshi's Woolly World with a bit more content are just more nails in the Wii U's coffin
- Picross doesn't appeal, neither does Animal Crossing
- oh hey SMT. That's cool. DQ too I guess.
- Probably a bunch of stuff I'm forgetting.

Overall it was mediocre as I expected.

 

[Deleted member]

here
https://twitter.com/mrND150/status/771376355225243648

Not exactly what I wanted but it will do for now. Thanks!

 

[ChikoLad]

I missed the direct, what's new? (Aside from the Sun and Moon stuff because I already know about that... Btw, does anyone have a gif of that Snorlax Z move animation? I want this as my signature)

Here are all of the "new" games you can buy for the 3DS now.

Spoiler

 

[Starlight_Lily]

Hey guys, I dare one of you to explain the plot of the Metal Gear series to someone not familiar with it.

 

[ChikoLad]

Hey guys, I dare one of you to explain the plot of the Metal Gear series to someone not familiar with it.

Bad guy of first game: "Let's make a weapon of mass destruction and call it Metal Gear!"
Bad guy of next game: "Let us make a weapon to surpass Metal Gear!"
Bad guy of next game: "Let us make a weapon to surpass Metal Gear!"
Bad guy of next game: "Let us make a weapon to surpass Metal Gear!"
Bad guy of next game: "Let us make a weapon to surpass Metal Gear!"
Bad guy of next game: "Let us make a weapon to surpass Metal Gear!"

Also something about patriots, and memes.

 

[SegaNintendoUbisoft]

Missed the Direct, but I got the basic gist of it.
Everything seemed fine, but nothing really interested me. The ports of Mario Maker and Wooly World maybe, but I already own them. Was hoping to hear more about Fire and Ice, but we didn't get much on it. The skits were funny as well. Overall it seemed like a pretty solid Direct.


In other news, I want to say Happy Birthday to one of my favorite game series of all-time. Happy Birthday, Rayman!

Spoiler

 

[Chrono.]

That's the 4th one here:

Spoiler: Big Image

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HMMMM

It got Ratatta being Dark right, but not the fact that it's a Normal dual typed mon. Just like how it only got half of Vulpix's type right.

Another minor mistake and I'm chalking this up as fake.