Nintendo Direct: Last Story Coming to US, Fire Emblem to EU; Kid Icarus=Awesome

For the love of God, Nintendo...

Okay, so remember the Nintendo Direct press conferences, where Nintendo President Saturo Iwata addresses gamers directly online and makes announcements about 3DS firmware updates, functionality expansions, upcoming games, first andthird party, and the eShop, along with its games and features?

Well, Nintendo has just announced that it will have another one of these, to be held on February 22, to deliver more '3DS and Wii news.'

EST: 6 am, 2/22
CST: 5 am, 2/22
PST: 3 am, 2/22
UTC: 11am, 2/22

Okay, so first off, what all can we expect from Nintendo Direct?

Here are some notable announcements that have been made in the past:

• Mario Kart 7's Online Mode
• Full 3DS November Firmware Update Detailed
• SwapNote, the 3DS Messaging App
• Pushmo
• Sakura Samurai
• Hulu Plus
• eShop Expansion and Features, such as game demos
• Trailers and focus on upcoming retail releases like Kid Icarus: Uprising, New Love Plus+, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D and Fire Emblem Awakening

So, it's nothing megaton worthy, but the announcements are always substantial.

This time, though, apparently, something more is planned. An old rumor has resurfaced, and it coincides with the new Nintendo Direct's timing perfectly:

The remake of the seventh game of a very popular JRPG series will hit the 3DS in 2012. It shall be announced at a conference that will celebrate the 3DS hitting X million sales. It shall hit half a year after a spin off in the same series hits the 3DS.Rumor

So, first off, let's narrow it down to the two possible JRPG series this could be referring to: Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy. Both have spin off games hitting the 3DS this year, and both have highly revered seventh games in their series. A remake of Dragon Quest VII or Final Fantasy VII on the 3DS would be incredible news indeed.

Why put any stock in this rumor? Because this same rumoralso predicted Monster Hunter Tri G hitting the 3DS,and even its announcement at TGS.

We could also possibly expect Pokemon Grey being teased, especially after The Pokemon Company opened that can of worms earlier today.

In any case, expect some good announcements soon! Only ~24 hours to go!

Link to Japanese Stream: http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n10/nintendo_direct/index.html
Link to American Stream: http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo_direct
Link to European Stream: www.nintendo.co.uk/NOE/en_GB/news/nintendo_direct_47764.html
Link to LiveBlog: http://andriasang.com/con025/nintendo_direct_feb/charizard1605

UPDAE: If you own a 3DS with SwapNote, switch it on. Reggie (yes, thatReggie) has just sent a SwapNote message saying that there will be some news shared on the 22nd of February and that we should all tune in.

Is there a major global announcement incoming?

Can't wait for the Pokemon Gray announcement if any.

Love Plus+ looks interesting too though.

Stupid region locking.

The remake of the seventh game of a very popular JRPG series will hit the 3DS in 2012. It shall be announced at a conference that will celebrate the 3DS hitting X million sales. It shall hit half a year after a spin off in the same series hits the 3DS.Rumor

Lol, just read about this on Andriasang and wondered if System Wars had seen the news.

Anyway, it sucks that this is at 6am tomorrow, but I know I'll be staying up to watch it. I think Nintendo should have some fairly substantial announcements this time, considering they don't have too much announced for 3DS past April. I'm very curious about that rumored RPG, and I'm REALLY hoping for some news about the new Paper Mario, though I don't know how much of a chance there is for that.

Well that's really soon. 1+ for Poekmon Grey!

I do hope they announce some firmware updates to the system. Software aside, I'd like to see some new improvements coming to the system. It could be any of these:

• HTML 5 web browser
• Voice chat application
• Swapnote Improvements (possibly more colors, longer messages, integrated with the OS, etc.?)
• Another "free" app that combines social features?
• Facebook, Twitter, etc. Why is this not available? What if I want to upload my pics? Browse my social media sites?
• Organize friends list (alphabetical order, recently online time, etc.)
• 3D movie service?
• 3DS/DS games available on eShop
• eShop interface overhaul (It just isn't browsing friendly.)

As for games side. I don't know what to expect. The JRPG game that's rumored will just have to be wait to seen, but it could be big news too. As for me, I personally would just like to see more solid titles both on eShop and 3DS.

Lol, that date can't possibly be coincidence. That's actually rather douchey.

Can't wait for the Pokemon Gray announcement if any.

Love Plus+ looks interesting too though.

Stupid region locking.

Nega3

I do hope they announce some firmware updates to the system. Software aside, I'd like to see some new improvements coming to the system. It could be any of these:

• HTML 5 web browser
• Swapnote Improvements (possibly more colors, longer messages, integrated with the OS, etc.?)
• Another "free" app that combines social features?
• Facebook, Twitter, etc. Why is this not available? What if I want to upload my pics? Browse my social media sites?
• 3DS/DS games available on eShop

yoshi_64

• The 3DS browser is already HTML5 enabled (although I don't think it has access to enough system memory to actually be able to render videos)
• This was already mentioned by Iwata as coming in an update for the app so this announcement might be likely
• This was also hinted at by Iwata at the Investors' Meeting, so again, an announcement might be imminent
• I think we might see at least Facebook and Youtube on the 3DS
• This was mentioned by Iwata as being made available, but much later in the 3DS's lifespan. I wouldn't hold my breath for this just yet.

Lol, that date can't possibly be coincidence. That's actually rather douchey.

shinrabanshou

Dude.

Nintendo is gunning for the Vita. Really can't deny it now.

My B-day is comin up which means lots of extra cash, and I think I'm going to buy a 3DS. Especially if these announcements include new games.

Lol, that date can't possibly be coincidence. That's actually rather douchey.

shinrabanshou

[QUOTE="yoshi_64"]

I do hope they announce some firmware updates to the system. Software aside, I'd like to see some new improvements coming to the system. It could be any of these:

• HTML 5 web browser
• Swapnote Improvements (possibly more colors, longer messages, integrated with the OS, etc.?)
• Another "free" app that combines social features?
• Facebook, Twitter, etc. Why is this not available? What if I want to upload my pics? Browse my social media sites?
• 3DS/DS games available on eShop

charizard1605

• The 3DS browser is already HTML5 enabled (although I don't think it has access to enough system memory to actually be able to render videos)
• This was already mentioned by Iwata as coming in an update for the app so this announcement might be likely
• This was also hinted at by Iwata at the Investors' Meeting, so again, an announcement might be imminent
• I think we might see at least Facebook and Youtube on the 3DS
• This was mentioned by Iwata as being made available, but much later in the 3DS's lifespan. I wouldn't hold my breath for this just yet.

Lol, that date can't possibly be coincidence. That's actually rather douchey.

shinrabanshou

:lol: I just noticed!

also, I know some things have been hinted at or announced, so I hope they get announced soon. I know they said the 3DS and DS retail games on eShop will be a while, but they did say they could do it now too if they wanted. My guess though is this probably won't come until NN launches with Wii U at full capacity or something.

Regardless, video viewing isn't the only reason I want just to have HTML, I just want to be able to view more of the mobile sites appropriately and it is possible that it can still do Videos, who knows. :P Whether or not, I'd like to just see some improvements on the browser already.

:lol: I just noticed!

charizard1605

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]

:lol: I just noticed!

shinrabanshou

If you own a 3DS with SwapNote, switch it on. Reggie (yes, that Reggie) has just sent a SwapNote message saying that there will be some news shared on the 22nd of February and that we should all tune in. Is there a major global announcement incoming?charizard1605

I bet it's really just some guy in an india based call centre.

[QUOTE="charizard1605"]If you own a 3DS with SwapNote, switch it on. Reggie (yes, that Reggie) has just sent a SwapNote message saying that there will be some news shared on the 22nd of February and that we should all tune in. Is there a major global announcement incoming?D4W1L4H

I bet it's really just some guy in an india based call centre.

last story for NA

There having another 3DS only conference. Lets hope they announce something awesome at that conference.

Lol, that date can't possibly be coincidence. That's actually rather douchey.

shinrabanshou

They are doing this everywhere. Look at the huge 3DS ad campaign on GS going on in recent days.

Nintendo is overshadowing PSV in every way possible.

[QUOTE="shinrabanshou"]

Lol, that date can't possibly be coincidence. That's actually rather douchey.

SuperFlakeman

They are doing this everywhere. Look at the huge 3DS ad campaign on GS going on in recent days.

Nintendo is overshadowing PSV in every way possible.

They are running a business and if it means crushing/beating the competition then so be it :P

Besides Sony and it's cheap shots at the DS, Wii and recently the 3DS must be punished by the Nintenjas lol

Besides no matter what Nintendo does

Sounds like it could be a port of Crisis Core and remake of Final Fantasy 7. Having a portable Dragon Quest 7 would be OK I guess. It's the only one I'm missing of the main series in portable form, but that particular entry was nothing special. It was kind of boring and too long winded, and also a little dull, kind of like a modern day shooter.LovePotionNo9

A remake of FF7.

On the 3DS.

No fvckin way. Never happening.

FF7 remake. You know damn well Nintendo has the balls to do that.

Or perhaps Secret of Mana.

[QUOTE="LovePotionNo9"]Sounds like it could be a port of Crisis Core and remake of Final Fantasy 7. Having a portable Dragon Quest 7 would be OK I guess. It's the only one I'm missing of the main series in portable form, but that particular entry was nothing special. It was kind of boring and too long winded, and also a little dull, kind of like a modern day shooter.MLBknights58

A remake of FF7.

On the 3DS.

No fvckin way. Never happening.

A two part rumor originated in September/October that a) talked about Monster Hunter coming to 3DS starting with Monster Hunter Tri G, which it claimed would be revealed at TGS- this is exactly what happened, btw- b) it also talked about the seventh installment in a beloved JRPG series coming to the 3DS, being announced by Iwata when the 3DS had crossed a certain sales threshold.

The beloved JRPG series would also have a spin off released on the 3DS a few months before the remake of the seventh game hit it. Considering that the 3DS just crossed the 5 million units sold mark in Japan, the timing is right. The series could either be Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy (both are getting spin offs on 3DS, Dragon Quest Monsters and Theatrythm).

Ordinarily, I would have supposed it's Dragon Quest and not Final Fantasy, but Reggie and NoA are teasing a big announcement too, and we know Dragon Quest isn't a big deal here while Final Fantasy, and especially Final Fantasy VII, is.

Join the dots together, and see what you get. A lot of GAF agrees with this hypothesis too.

If it's an FF remake of any kind.. That would seal the deal for me, I'd buy a 3DS instantly.

I hope they announce a new 3ds model with the 2nd joystick built in. A man can dream...

I hope they announce a new 3ds model with the 2nd joystick built in. A man can dream...

Republican11

3DS Lite with built in second-analog control! Awesome, although I feel sorry for the launch owners stuck with that parasite leeching off their device.

[QUOTE="Republican11"]

I hope they announce a new 3ds model with the 2nd joystick built in. A man can dream...

nintendoboy16

Im gonna look back at nintendos history

Nintendo DS rd 11/21/04

Nintendo Ds lite rd 03/02/06

Thats about a one year four month difference

Nintendo Dsi rd 11/01/08

Thats about two years and eight months.

Nintendo Dsi XL rd 11/21/09

Thats about a years difference.

Nintendo 3DS rd 2/26/11

Going from the 3DS to now, its been a year.

So would it really be surprising if they announce the new model 3DS?

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"][QUOTE="Republican11"]

I hope they announce a new 3ds model with the 2nd joystick built in. A man can dream...

Republican11

Im gonna look back at nintendos history

Nintendo DS rd 11/21/04

Nintendo Ds lite rd 03/02/06

Thats about a one year four month difference

Nintendo Dsi rd 11/01/08

Thats about two years and eight months.

Nintendo Dsi XL rd 11/21/09

Thats about a years difference.

Nintendo 3DS rd 2/26/11

Going from the 3DS to now, its been a year.

So would it really be surprising if they announce the new model 3DS?

Haha, Reggies Mii looks just like him :P This will be very interesting, I'd expect it to be substancial given the announcement date (which if anyone believes is coincidental, you're dillusional)

can't wait for dish !!

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"][QUOTE="Republican11"]

I hope they announce a new 3ds model with the 2nd joystick built in. A man can dream...

Republican11

Im gonna look back at nintendos history

Nintendo DS rd 11/21/04

Nintendo Ds lite rd 03/02/06

Thats about a one year four month difference

Nintendo Dsi rd 11/01/08

Thats about two years and eight months.

Nintendo Dsi XL rd 11/21/09

Thats about a years difference.

Nintendo 3DS rd 2/26/11

Going from the 3DS to now, its been a year.

So would it really be surprising if they announce the new model 3DS?

It would be surprising since they have been saying that they do not plan on releasing a new model any time soon. I hope they weren't just saying that, but it does make sense since they are planning on releasing the WiiU this fall, why would they want to be releasing a new model 3DS and WiiU at almost the same time.

If you own a 3DS with SwapNote, switch it on. Reggie (yes, that Reggie) has just sent a SwapNote message saying that there will be some news shared on the 22nd of February and that we should all tune in. Is there a major global announcement incoming?charizard1605

f*cking loose hinge

Lol on the day the Vita releases for NA.

Anyway hoping for a Paper Mario release date and Last Story coming to NA (thatwill probably be save for E3 through).

Pokemanz please.SaltyMeatballs

Worldwide event on the day of the Vita's launch. Nintendo being aggressive? I like that.
Always hoping for something big to be announced but I'm not getting my hopes up. I'd settle for new media from already announced games like Luigi's Mansion 2, Paper Mario, Bravely Default...etc

Maybe a WiiU tease just before GDC? Reggie did say we'd hear something before E3 so who knows.

No way it's Final Fantasy VII. Definitely Dragon Quest.

Im assuming nothing special. Probably firmware updates or stuff like that.

Pokemon would be legit.

damn nintendo let the vita breathe