If you missed the direct last week or you want a visual refresher here it is.
Last week, Nintendo unlocked a treasure trove of information about current and upcoming games for its portable Nintendo 3DS family systems including portable Pikmin, Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS, a new series of The Legend of Zelda amiibo, a Poochy amiibo and more.
Pikmin 3DS
Pikmin for Nintendo 3DS (name not final): A new side-scrolling Pikmin adventure game with a new gameplay style for the series is coming to Nintendo 3DS. Pikmin follow Olimar around, and players tap the touch screen where they want to throw them. This is designed as an action game that makes players think fast and use every Pikmin to overcome anything that stands in their way. The game is scheduled to launch in 2017. Meanwhile, shortly after the presentation, the Wii Version of Pikmin will be available on Nintendo eShop on Wii U.
The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda: Fans will have plenty of chances to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the legendary series this year. A sampling of the products on the way includes:
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Wii launched shortly after the presentation on Nintendo eShop for Wii U.
On 2nd December, Nintendo will release four special amiibo: an 8-bit-style Link, Link (Ocarina of Time), and Toon Link and Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker. These amiibo will work as existing Link, Toon Link and Zelda amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Collection, and will also have special functionality in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild when it launches next year.
Hyrule Warriors’ third DLC pack, the Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks pack, will be available today in the in-game Extras menu. This pack introduces a new character, Toon Zelda, plus the new Sand Wand weapon for Toon Link. A new Adventure Mode map and 15 new My Fairy costume pieces will also be included. See the content in action in the new Hyrule Warriors: Legends – Phantom Hourglass & Spirit Tracks pack trailer on YouTube.
Nintendo Classic Mini: NES
The original game will be included with the Nintendo Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System, which launches on 11th November. Nintendo of Europe president Satoru Shibata shared a few personal memories from the original Japanese launch of *The Legend of Zelda*, and introduced a new *Nintendo
Classic Mini: Nintendo Entertainment System trailer.
Super Mario
Mario Sports Superstars: This five-sport compilation is scheduled to launch next spring. The game includes full-fledged versions of baseball, tennis, golf, horse racing and 11-a-side football. The game includes single-player tournaments for each sport, plus local and online multiplayer modes.
Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS: Now Nintendo 3DS owners will have access to a near-unlimited wealth of Super Mario courses to play. Players can also create courses with nearly all of the tools available in the original Wii U version, along with interactive lessons. In a feature unique to the Nintendo 3DS version, friends can collaborate on level designs by sharing them with another game owner locally before they’re complete. While courses can’t be shared online, players can connect to the internet to download and play select courses from the Wii U version. Additionally, the game includes 100 Nintendo-designed courses with new challenges, like collecting every coin or defeating all enemies. The game is scheduled to launch on 2nd December.
Poochy & Yoshi’s Woolly World: This colourful Wii U game is making its way to Nintendo 3DS. The new version contains some new features, plus every stage available in the original. Exclusive new stages focus on Yoshi’s companion Poochy: players must time Poochy’s jumps to collect beads and Poochy Pups as they head for the goal. Poochy Pups are curious little helpers who jump on suspicious spots to indicate where players should look for secrets and collectables. Nintendo and Japanese stop-motion animation studio Dwarf are collaborating on 30 animated shorts featuring Yoshi and Poochy that will be included in the Nintendo 3DS version of the game. A yarn amiibo figure of Poochy will launch at the same time as the game on 3rd February, 2017. A special bundle including the game and Poochy amiibo will also be available from the same date.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past
This renewed classic has been completely remade for Nintendo 3DS family systems, with many hours of new content for players to discover. The StreetPass feature allows players to swap traveller’s tablets to access special dungeons and items. Through online distributions, players can earn new classes, encounter new monsters and even explore new dungeons. Anyone who purchases the game from Nintendo eShop will also receive a Home Menu theme for free. Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past launches on 16th September exclusively on Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo also confirmed that Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King* will launch in Europe in early 2017.
Ever Oasis
Produced by Koichi Ishii of Grezzo and with character design by illustrator Yoshinori Shizuma, Ever Oasis takes place in a sprawling desert with the oasis at its heart. Travellers with different wants, needs and wishes will visit the oasis, and players must head into the desert and locate dungeons. Allies boasting specific weapons and unique skill sets will join and strengthen the team. Items claimed in the desert can be used as materials to craft other items sold in shops, or given to certain travellers. The game is scheduled to launch in 2017.
