- The Nintendo direct opens with a new challenger video for Mewtwo for the Super Smash Bros with a confirmed launch date of April 28th. Players that have both the console and hand held version of Super Smash Bros will receive Mewtwo on April 14th. There will also be new downloadable content offered as there will also be new costumes for the Mii characters. A new challenger video also shows off the addition of Lucas from Super Smash Bros Brawl! Lucas has a planned released window for June. There will also be a Smash Bro's Ballot where players will be able to nominate and suggest characters that should be included in future Downloadable content for Super Smash Bros. Mewtwo will cost 3.99 for one system and 4.99 for both the Wii U and 3DS if you don't or could not register your club Nintendo code in time.
- The new wave of Amiibo will hit store shelves late May. Amiibo Tap will feature random games based on the figurines you use, the app will be available as a free download through the Nintendo E-shop this spring.
- Mario is on it's 30th year celebration this year. We have a better look at Mario Maker, the level building game that allows you to use famous items and different variations of Mario titles over the years. The game has a current release window in September of this year.
- Bill Trinen shows off Yoshi's Wooley World which will have a Classic and Mellow mode for casual players. There will also be Yarn Yoshi Amiibos in Green, Pink and Blue that will be released alongside this title later this fall.
- We see some more new modes for Nintendo's shooter title, Splatoon. An online mode that features ranked battles and another one called the Battle Dojo, allowing someone to use the screen on the game padand play against someone on the console version of the title. There will also be Inkling Amiibo to be released with the title that will give the players certain weapons and missions.
- The Nintendo Wii U shop will now have titles from the NG4 and DS console libraries. NG4 will cost 2 dollars each for an upgrade fee if you have purchased them before hand, they will normally be between 9-12 dollars.
- Adventures of Pip, Octodad: Dadliest Catch, Mutant Mudds Super Challenge, Don't Starve: Giant Edition, Forma.8, Demetium:Remastered, Affordable Space Adventures, Starwhal. Never Alone, Ninja Pizza Girl, Antipole DX, Life of Pixel, BadLand: Game of the year edition, Slain!, Runbow, Back to Bed, Space Hulk, Race the Sun, DOOORS, Dot Arcade, Swords and Soldiers 2, Lionel City Builder, Toto Temple Delux, The bridge, Shutshimi, Nova-111,Windup Knight 2 are all shown as up coming Nintendo E-shop titles.
- A new trailer is shown for a crossover between Shin Megamitensi and Fire Emblem that was originally announced in 2013.
- Box boy is shown for the 3DS on th Eshop and will be released tomorrow.
- Pokemon Rumble, a free title will be available, on the E-shop available April 8th
- Another look at Puzzle and Dragons Z and Puzzle and Dragons Super Mario edition. Both will be packaged together for 30$. They're avaiable beginning today for Pre-order and a demo will be available April 20th.
- The Attack on Titan: Humanities in chains video game will also be in May.
- another look at code name S.T.E.A.M.
- Street Pass mii plaza is getting two brand new titles added to it. A fishing title and one that has players fighting off horders of zombies. There will also be a new plaza allowing players to better interact with their Mii's. Each will cost 5 dollars or both of the games can be purchased for 7 dollars.
- A new look at Xenoblade Chronicles as well as a new debut trailer. The game will launch April 10th for the New 3DS.
- A new look at the next Fire Emblem. The created character will serve as the main hero and less of a side character to the previous titles Chrom. The game will pit the player between two waring families, forcing players to chose which path to embark. The release is planned for 2016.
- Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer combines the design and decorating aspects of the series titles. The game will also use an Animal Crossing Amiibo card to add characters to the rooms as well as pick who's house to decorate. The new title will be released this Fall 2015.
- Mario Kart 8 is showing the villager from as well as Isabelle from the Animal Crossing series will be added as Downloadable content as well as a new level. Dry Bowser will also be added along side 8 new courses and 4 new vehicles. The pack will be released April 23rd for 7.99. Select Amiibos will also add more costumes for your Mii characters. Mario Kart 8 will add a higher difficulty setting, upping the current from 150cc to 200cc, for a harder game play experience. The update will be available for free on April 23rd as well.
So it looks like we didn't hear anything about the new Legend of Zelda title or Star Fox but it does look like we have a lot of Fire Emblem as well as other RPG's coming our way! Nintendo has a lot of big titles planned for the Wii U so don't retire that console too quick! I'll post videos from the direct when I can. Feel free to watch the Splatoon stream here as well as check back later to see the Nintendo Direct video yourself.