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[Magicpaint]

Hopefully the lack of a Japanese direct equivalent means there are some localisation announcements?

Spanish retailer Xtralife has listed Majora's Mask for Nintendo 3DS.

Shall we be hyped for it?

No we shouldn't, unless it is actually announced, then we can simultaneously die and resurrect from hype overload.

 

[serplux]

All this Kirby talk didn't excite me at first, but then I got thinking, and decided I'd be totally up for a Kirby 3D Land. With co-op multiplayer. Make it happen, Nintendo.

A 3D Kirby...I don't know how it'd work, but I think I'd enjoy it.

 

[SteeloDMZ]

If we're getting Zelda 3DS, does that mean it'll be a long time until they announce a Zelda U?

Yeah. We won't get to see anything out of it until E3 2014 at least.

 

[Fireblend]

Oh dear. What is that picture from?

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

I don't know why people are sticking so hard to what was said over a year and a half ago. Things can change, guys.

The plan might have changed since that "new before remake" statement was made. If development on the new game got pushed back or cancelled in favor of the Wii U installment. A MM remake would sell like hotcakes, though. I'd be fine with that.

Clutch harder guys. We've had numerous Majora's Mask 3D listings. Would it be the worst thing to happen in the world? Of course not. But I think Nintendo values original content here a little. This isn't the GBA where you were lucky to get a decent spinoff RPG in between all the Mario NES/SNES titles packaged as new games.

 

[Kouriozan]

Perfect.
I remember seeing this before.

 

[Persona86]

If we're getting Zelda 3DS, does that mean it'll be a long time until they announce a Zelda U?

Who knows, Nintendo works in mysterious ways.

 

[DaBoss]

Oh dear. What is that picture from?

It was either this, a sprite-based Kirby, or Kirby's Return to Dreamland. I so want this to happen. Kirby hasn't made the jump to 3D yet.

 

[Soriku]

Spanish retailer Xtralife has listed Majora's Mask for Nintendo 3DS.

Link (in Spanish)

It could be nothing, because they also have listed Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Soul Hackers.

What's curious about it, is that the game doesn't appear on the search and if you click the link it redirects to the main page.

IIRC Xtralife listed Project X Zone just before its announcement for the West.

Shall we be hyped for it?

Spanish retailers list fake shit all the time lol. I expect it to happen but it's just a site making up BS.

 

[Flamfas]

And this one airs at 7AM. So as I wrote: if it wasn't a global thing, it would air a few hours later.

7AM Pacific. The usual is 9 AM Eastern, which translates to 6 AM Pacific. It is effectively an hour later in North America, but really the same "time" if you ignore DST

 

[zroid]

Oh dear. What is that picture from?

It's from an Iwata Asks. A scrapped project.

There was also this:

 

[Linkhero1]

I want to be hyped but I'm not sure how to be hype

 

[Kamek Koopa]

You're kidding, right? Please tell me you're kidding.

I am not. I like main Kirby games but I find all of them quite similar. It's a series with a gameplay that hasn't evolved that much since Kirby's Adventure. I'm obviously talking about main games (Dreamland 1,2,3, Adventure/Nightmare in Dreamland, Superstar/Ultra, 64, Amazing Mirror and Return to Dreamland), not spin-offs.

 

[dc89]

No.

The last 3DS Direct had some Wii U news, so who knows? It's certainly possible.

Yeah I have a sneaking suspicion. Because it's meant to be out this month right? Well time's running out.

 

[mclem]

Do you think they might have any news for the Wii U? Even just little? We need info on the new update and the Luigi expansion for NSMBU!

I suspect there will be a tidbit if it relates to something 3DS they're talking about (New Super Luigi would fit the bill perfectly there)

 

[nckillthegrimace]

The NoA Direct is an hour later than usual, which is obnoxious because that's literally the only time on Wednesday when I can't watch it. Oh well, I'll see it eventually, but I'm going to miss refreshing GAF, reading/posting shuuuuuuuuuut up!, zzzzzzzzzzz, games plz!, and OH FUCK when they actually show something good.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Super Luigi 3D Land. With the Poltergust 5000 reworked as a platforming aid like the FLUDD. Please.

 

[mocolostrocolos]

It's from an Iwata Asks. A scrapped project.

There was also this:

I'm fucking dying here.

 

[qizah]

It's from an Iwata Asks. A scrapped project.

There was also this:

The art style is incredible.

 

[nintendors]

As much I'd like to have Zelda MM ...I think Nintendo said something about an original Zelda for the 3DS before releasing MM remake.



So Mario&Luigi RPG , Animal crossing, New 3DS colors (FINALLY), and maybe a new 2D Sonic??


What about Miiverse ??



Or .....wait for it......A NEW 3DS MODEL !!!!

 

[zroid]

I'm fucking dying here.

The art style is incredible.

Yup. It's seriously a tragedy this was lost. Maybe they'll resurrect it.

 

[Sadist]

Is that German site credible?

If so, I reckon it's three localisation announcements.

- Bravely Default
- Layton vs Ace Attorney
- Shin Megami Tensei IV

... and done! All published by Nintendo of Europe.

 

[Kamek Koopa]

The art style is incredible.

It reminds me to Wario Land Shake It, which is great

 

[qizah]

Yup. It's seriously a tragedy this was lost. Maybe they'll resurrect it.

I think that type of game would be suited well with the use of 3D too. One can hope.

 

[Linkhero1]

What I'm hoping for:

Majora's Mask

What we'll get:

Miiverse

Is that German site credible?

If so, I reckon it's three localisation announcements.

- Bravely Default
- Layton vs Ace Attorney
- Shin Megami Tensei IV

... and done! All published by Nintendo of Europe.

Most likely.

 

[serplux]

I am not. I like main Kirby games but I find all of them quite similar. It's a series with a gameplay that hasn't evolved that much since Kirby's Adventure. I'm obviously talking about main games (Dreamland 1,2,3, Adventure/Nightmare in Dreamland, Superstar/Ultra, 64, Amazing Mirror and Return to Dreamland), not spin-offs.

But according to Nintendo, games like Mass Attack, Epic Yarn, Canvas Curse and Squeak Squad are mainline series titles. It's a very versatile series, which is why I like it so much.

What I'm hoping for:

Majora's Mask

What we'll get:

Miiverse

i'mokaywiththis.jpg

 

[takriel]

If we're getting Zelda 3DS, does that mean it'll be a long time until they announce a Zelda U?

Probably, yes. I'd say Zelda 3DS in 2013, MM Remake 2014 and Zelda U 2015.

 

[Kamek Koopa]

Can't understand why would someone be hyped for a Majora's Mask remake instead of a new Zelda. I mean, it came out to N64 and then to Gamecube, and then to the Virtual Console, so there are multiple ways to play it afterwards.

Having said that, I think I would prefer a Majora's Mask remake instead of a new Zelda based on the horrible DS ones.

 

[wrowa]

You should read that sentence again: "jeweils drei der neu angekündigten Spiele [...] (werden zum Release verschickt)" So at least three new retail titles, and more than three announcements overall.

Oh, indeed. I read it as "drei der neuen angekündigten Spiele", which would be just an awkward worded phrase telling pretty much nothing. I still think we shouldn't read too much into it, though -- I doubt the person who wrote the Facebook status really cares if what he's written is technically true or not. First and foremost it's about a give-away after all.

And this one airs at 7AM. So as I wrote: if it wasn't a global thing, it would air a few hours later.

I'm kinda torn on that.

You're right, if it's only a thing between Europe and North America, there wouldn't be any reason to show it earlier than usual in the US. After all it's not like showing it at the usual time would cause problems for European viewers -- airing it at 9am in the US would delay the Europea times to 5/6 pm, who cares. On the other hand, it would cause problems for the Japanese audience who'd need to stay up until 1am to watch it.

However, you also need to keep in mind that NoA's press day is apparently at the same day. So it might be possible that they are showing the Direct early, so that the event can begin on time...


Eh. I'm bored and overthinking it.

 

[Aquamarine]

What I'm hoping for:

Majora's Mask

What we'll get:

Miiverse

Is that German site credible?

If so, I reckon it's three localisation announcements.

- Bravely Default
- Layton vs Ace Attorney
- Shin Megami Tensei IV




... and done! All published by Nintendo of Europe.

Most likely.

It makes a LOT of sense for Nintendo to publish Shin Megami Tensei 4 in Europe, given Nintendo's close relationship with Atlus at this moment (cf. the Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem co-production).

 

[DeviousAngel]

I predict they'll announce a WiiU direct. It just has to happen within the next couple of weeks.

 

[takriel]

Can't understand why would someone be hyped for a Majora's Mask remake instead of a new Zelda. I mean, it came out to N64 and then to Gamecube, and then to the Virtual Console, so there are multiple ways to play it afterwards.

Having said that, I think I would prefer a Majora's Mask remake instead of a new Zelda based on the horrible DS ones.

Kind of contradicting yourself it seems lol. But yeah, I hope they will make Zelda 3DS more like a console Zelda game, with an open world to explore.

 

[zroid]

Probably, yes. I'd say Zelda 3DS in 2013, MM Remake 2014 and Zelda U 2015.

This is the same timeline I'm expecting.

 

[Aquamarine]

I predict they'll announce a WiiU direct. It just has to happen within the next couple of weeks.

If they do announce a Wii U Direct for this month, the ND will happen very close to April 24th.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Realistic list
- Bravely Default
- Zelda: Oracle of Seasons & Zelda: Oracle of Ages on Virtual Console
- More info on Animal Crossing/Donkey Kong/Mario & Luigi/Mario Golf

Hopeful
- Miiverse
- Either Ace Attorney X Layton, Ace Attorney 5, or Professor Layton 6 announced
- Kirby 3D

Unlikely
- Zelda/Metroid 3D
- SNES/GBA games on the Virtual Console
- Anything really that would be better saved for E3

Can't understand why would someone be hyped for a Majora's Mask remake instead of a new Zelda. I mean, it came out to N64 and then to Gamecube, and then to the Virtual Console, so there are multiple ways to play it afterwards.

Having said that, I think I would prefer a Majora's Mask remake instead of a new Zelda based on the horrible DS ones.

Aaaand boom goes the dynamite. I lack faith in Nintendo myself to be honest, considering the last handheld Zelda title they produced that wasn't co-produced with Capcom was Link's Awakening ;_;

 

[Linkhero1]

I need Ace Attorney 5 in the Americas asap. I miss you so much, Phoenix.

 

[Nekki]

God dammit, now I need this!

 

[serplux]

Aaaand boom goes the dynamite. I lack faith in Nintendo myself to be honest, considering the last handheld Zelda title they produced that wasn't co-produced with Capcom was Link's Awakening ;_;

They have a circle pad this time. A CIRCLE PAD. The 3DS Zelda will be fine.

 

[DaBoss]

I really don't see why people are so down on Zelda 3DS. There is something that people are overlooking so much when saying they are basing that off of DS Zelda games.

 

[Kamek Koopa]

Kind of contradicting yourself it seems lol. But yeah, I hope they will make Zelda 3DS more like a console Zelda game, with an open world to explore.

It's not contradicting at all, because despite I would prefer the remake, I could never be hyped of it.

 

[TreIII]

A 2.5D Metroid title would make me happy.

I'll keep dreaming, though D:

You and me both, man.

Times like this I remember how Retro stated that they were "working on a project that everyone wants them to". If that somehow isn't a new 2D style Metroid, it had ought to be something even better.

 

[Kamek Koopa]

You and me both, man.

Times like this I remember how Retro stated that they were "working on a project that everyone wants them to". If that somehow isn't a new 2D style Metroid, it had ought to be something even better.

Epic Starfox Galaxy Prime 2

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

They have a circle pad this time. A CIRCLE PAD. The 3DS Zelda will be fine.

But maybe they'll make it entirely gyro controlled just 'cos.

I really don't see why people are so down on Zelda 3DS. There is something that people are overlooking so much when saying they are basing that off of DS Zelda games.

Eh? I'm not saying they'll be like the DS Zeldas at all. I have (some level of) faith.

 

[wsippel]

Oh, indeed. I read it as "drei der neuen angekündigten Spiele", which would be just an awkward worded phrase telling pretty much nothing. I still think we shouldn't read too much into it, though -- I doubt the person who wrote the Facebook status really cares if what he's written is technically true or not. First and foremost it's about a give-away after all.

The fact that it's a giveaway makes it more believable in my opinion. Because they probably get the games from NoE, so it's likely 4players doesn't even know what they're going to give away yet. NoE just told them they're getting five copies each of three new games to give away.

 

[Kamek Koopa]

Aaaand boom goes the dynamite. I lack faith in Nintendo myself to be honest, considering the last handheld Zelda title they produced that wasn't co-produced with Capcom was Link's Awakening ;_;

I lack faith in the Zelda tema since Skyward Sword. I would kill for an intelligent and challenging non-guided Zelda.

 

[takriel]

It's not contradicting at all, because despite I would prefer the remake, I could never be hyped of it.

Never say never. If they'd add additional content, like new masks or sidequests, I'd actually be very interested in it. But seeing how OoT 3D turned out, you're probably right in not getting hyped for it.

 

[Nekki]

A 2.5D Metroid title would make me happy.

I'll keep dreaming, though D:

I want this and that 3D Kirby title... saddens me that I won't get either

 

[Fireblend]

But maybe they'll make it entirely gyro controlled just 'cos.

Zelda Tilt n' Tumble?

I mentioned it on the 3DS thread from a few weeks ago, but I'd be totally down for a top-down Zelda game a-la Oracle games/Link's Awakening.

 

[Kamek Koopa]

Never say never. If they'd add additional content, like new masks or sidequests, I'd actually be very interested in it. But seeing how OoT 3D turned out, you're probably right in not getting hyped for it.

You may be right. Anyway, Majora's Mask needs extra dungeons, not extra side-quests and masks.

 

[serplux]

I lack faith in the Zelda tema since Skyward Sword. I would kill for an intelligent and challenging non-guided Zelda.

"Wow! This looks pretty heavy! You won't be able to lift this with just your bare hands..."