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Nintendo Direct Re-Cap – E3 2013

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The Nintendo Direct Conference started off early this morning at E3, with Nintendo announcing their stellar lineup of games, and what we can expect to see up to next year. Here’s what was announced today:

 

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New 3DS Titles – First Party

 

Pokemon X+Y

  •  – 3D battles and exploration in the Kalos Region
  •  – Pokémon Amie: A feature where you can bond with your Pokemon. “Feed, pet and play to deepen the connection between the two of you”
  •  – New set of Pokemon
  •  – New Fairy type which is super effective against Dragon Pokemon
  •  – Releasing 12 October worldwide

 

 

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The Legend of Zelda – A Link Between Worlds

  • – Sequel to 1992 SNES title, A Link to the Past
  • – Holiday 2013 release (US)

 

 

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New Wii U Titles – First Party

 

Super Mario 3D World

  •  – Multiplayer 4 way co-op
  •  – Mario, Luigi, Peach and Toad each have unique abilities
  •  – 3D puzzles
  •  – Cat suit Mario seems to be replacing the Tanooki suit
  •  – Releasing December 2013

 

 

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Mario Kart 8

  •  – Bikes, karts and anti-gravity mode on some races
  •  – Customisation of cars to suit your driving style
  •  – Spring 2014 release

 

 

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Wii Party U

  •  – Tabletop minigames using two players on the one gamepad
  •  – 8 New minigames for people to enjoy
  •  – No release date, but has been delayed and is expected later this year
  •  – Wii Fit U also delayed until Winter 2013

 

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Art Academy

  •  – Post drawings to MiiVerse
  •  – Use pencils, colour pencils and pastels to create whatever you desire
  •  – In development, but nothing else known on release date

 

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The Legend of Zelda – The Wind Waker HD

  •  – Running on Wii U at 1080p. New shaders added to bring new life into the game
  •  – Major change from Gamecube: Tingle’s Bottle which allows for players to send messages (message in a bottle style) from your game, will appear in other player’s worlds and vice versa. This will occur via MiiVerse

 

 

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The Wonderful 101

  • – Combining following heroes to create weapons to destroy enemies (think of a bunch of pikmin turning into a giant sword)
  • – Multiplayer creates chaos and you battle together to beat bigger foes
  • – Release date is 23 August for Europe

 

 

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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

  •  – HD graphics with flowing fur
  •  – Land has been taken over by Vikings who must be stopped
  •  – Extra camera views depending on what stage you are on
  •  – Releasing later this year

 

 

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Bayonetta 2

  •  – More hair suit combat than ever
  •  – She’s had a makeover, costume change and a haircut (all which look very nice)
  •  – Actual gameplay looks fluid and fun
  •  – Releasing in 2014

 

 

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‘X’ – New title from Monolith Software (creators of Xenoblade Chronicles)

  •  – Cool soundtrack during the trailer
  •  – Seamless open world exploration
  •  – Riding mechs as well as run and gun
  •  – 2014 release

 

 

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Super Smash Bros (Also releasing on 3DS)

  •  – Villager comes to town from Animal Crossing
  •  – Megaman has entered the game also
  •  – Updated graphics for Wii U players
  •  – Releasing in 2014

 

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Wii U Titles – Third Party (Release Dates)

 

Assassin’s Creed 4

  • –  31 October 2013

 

Batman: Arkham Origins

  • – 25 October 2013

 

Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Director’s Cut

  • – TBC 2013

 

Disney Infinity

  • – August 2013

 

Disney Planes

  • – August – November 2013

 

Just Dance 2014

  •  – 1 October 2013

 

Rayman Legends

  • – 29 August 2013

 

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure

  • – TBC 2013

 

Skylanders: SWAP Force

  • – 18 October 2013

 

Sonic Lost World

  • – TBC 2013

 

Splinter Cell Blacklist

  • – 22 August 2013

 

Watch Dogs

  • – 21 November 2013

 

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3DS Titles – Third Party (Release Dates)

 

Skylanders: SWAP Force

  • – 18 October 2013

 

Batman: Arkham Origins – Blackgate

  • 25 October 2013

 

Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure

  • TBC 2013

 

Shin Megami tensei 4

  • TBC 2013

 

Sonic Lost World

  • TBC 2013

 

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2013 Wii U Nintendo eShop Releases

 

  • – Cloud Berry King
  • – Ballpoint Universe
  • – Coaster Crazy Deluxe
  • – Duck Tales: Remastered
  • – Dungeons and Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara
  • – Oddworld: New and Tasty
  • – Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails
  • – Shovel Knight
  • – Spin the bottle: Bumpie’s Party
  • – A World of Keflings