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Nintendo Direct: Nov. 12th, 2015 - Live-streams & blog

by rawmeatcowboy
12 November 2015
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Check out the European stream here



A live-blog of the presentation will follow below...



- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD confirmed for Wii U, developed by Tantalus, soundtrack as preorder bonus, Wolf Link amiibo, bundle available, due out March 4th

- The Legend of Zelda Wii U reconfirmed for Wii U, due out 2016, Wolf Link amiibo data can transfer over to this title


- Den of Trials coming to The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, as well as Linebeck's Uniform and Fierce Diety armor, free update Dec. 2nd


- Splatoon getting Mahi-Mahi Resort map, looks like a poolside resort, water level will drop as the match continues, which exposes new parts of the map to paint. Splatoon update available today at 8 PM with over 40 new pieces of gear, including winter items and bandanas. More updates coming at least until next January. Nintendo Treehouse Splatoon tournament streaming this December. Teams will be made up of Treehouse staff and will explain tournament rules.

- Super Mario Maker getting new portal website to help sift through the millions of levels. Lots of options to search through to find courses you like. Planned to release in December.

- StarFox Zero hits Japan on April 21st


- Pokken Tournament hits Japan on March 18th, supports amiibo cards



- Xenoblade Chronicles X data packs available for download, full game available for preload. Retail version can use the data packs, download version has packs pre-installed.

- Pokemon Picross is a free-to-play 3DS eShop title, purchase Picrites to help solve puzzles, over 300 stages, launches early December
- SteamWorld Heist to offer exclusive 3DS theme at launch, due out Holiday 2015 on 3DS eShop
- Fast Racing Neo due out holiday 2015
- Typoman due out next week

- Mother 3 will release in Japan on the Wii U VC on December 17th


- Pokken Tournament hitting North America Spring 2016, includes first-run amiibo card

- Europe/North America: Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow coming as 3DS VC, due out Feb. 27th ( and uses wireless communication for trading

- StarFox Zero due out April 22nd in North America

- Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam due out Jan. 22nd in North America

- Final Fantasy Explorers hitting North America this January 26th, includes all DLC from Japan for free (weapons, challenges and more), special edition reconfirmed


- Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright/Conquest can be purchased separately. Buy one game and get the second as a download at a reduced cost. Third story path DLC coming later, called Revelation. Special Edition includes all three games, plus art book and N3DSXL pouch. Due out Feb. 19th. More DLC to come later, 7 new maps with one free. Select retailers will let you purchase all of the packs together.

- Mega Man Legacy Collection due out Feb. 23rd, special gold Mega Man amiibo in special collector's edition. Amiibo unlocks special challenges


- Hyrule Warriors Legends due out March 25th, limited-time home menu theme available, Female Link playable
- Bravely Second: End Layer due out Spring 2016

- Dragon Quest VII due out in early Summer 2016
- Dragon Quest VIII also due out 2016

- Cloud from FFVII coming to Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS