E3 2015 : Nintendo Direct Summary and Trailers

We’ll hear more about Nintendo’s next platform, codenamed NX, in 2016.

Starfox Zero

• Coming Christmas 2015
• It’s a reimagining of the original Starfox 64
• The Wii U gamepad will be your cockpit view, using the gyro to look around the cockpit.
• The TV will show the more cinematic viewpoint.
• Brought back many original voice actors from Starfox 64 and 3D

Amiibo

• Skylanders SuperChargers will have two unique Amiibos for the game: Hammerslam Bowser and Turbo Charge Donkey Kong.
• Twist the base one way and it’s recognised as a Skylander (on Nintendo platforms only). Twist the the other way and it’s an Amiibo, usable in other games.
• In-game you play Magma Bowser who can set the Koopas on fire.

Zelda Triforce Heroes

• Autumn 2015
• Shikata Hiromasa: I wanted to fous on multiplayer and co-op. Multuiplayer in past games was more competitive. I wanted players to cooperatively enjoy more serious zelda gameplay elements like puzzles.
• Totem mechanic – stack your friends on your shoulders to reach higher levels. In single player, there are dolls that you can switch between in lieu of having friends.
• Characters in this world are very fashion-conscious. Collect items to create new outfits that provide different abilities.

Hyrule Warriors Legends (3DS)

• Q1 2016
• Reimagining the Wii U game.
• Includes all the DLC and adds characters and stages from Wind Waker.

Metroid Prime Federation Force

• Available 2016

Fire Emblem Fates

Xenoblades Chronicles X

• Mecha-dinosaurs

Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer

Animal Crossing Amiibo Festival

• Holiday 2015

Yoshi’s Woolly World

Yo-kai Watch

• Holiday 2015

Mario & Luigi Paper Jam

• 3DS
• 3D Mario and Luigi battle alongside Paper Mario mad papercraft things

Mario Tennis Ultra Smash

• Play crazy tennis with giant eggs on the court.

Super Mario Maker

• It’s still coming.
• Make your own Mario levels.

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