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[Oozer3993]

Any chance this is new 3DS hardware? I need a new one to replace my OG one that was just stolen.

 

[Notor!ousG]

Something is up.
Why on earth would Regie announce the Galaxy 3DS when they hold a Direct 3 days later? Makes no sense.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Remember Nintendo always said "This Fall we'll speak more of the NX" so late-September is definitely possible. Maybe even October.

No they didn't, maybe one source said that once(Nintendo of Canada???) but I don't remember anything else from Nintendo mentioning anything but this year or later this year.

 

[L Thammy]

Something is up.
Why on earth would Regie announce the Galaxy 3DS when they hold a Direct 3 days later? Makes no sense.

Foreshadowing. They will finally reveal that Nintendo is run by aliens.

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

 

[Ridley327]

Any chance this is new 3DS hardware? I need a new one to replace my OG one that was just stolen.

On Monday, NOA announced a space-themed n3DS XL that is hitting stores later this week

 

[Neoxon]

3DS news? Seriously? NX should be your only focus. Jesus.

The 3DS kinda needs its send-off Direct, so it makes sense to get the last of the 3DS news out of the way. Plus Sun/Moon may serve as the 3DS's swan song come November.

 

[Notor!ousG]

Imagine Mario Galaxy 3 for 3DS instead of NX.
The meltdown on GAF would be massive.

 

[Lutherian]

Reggie:

Remember when I said we wouldn't talk about NX?

Gouh la laaaaaa !

 

[Richie]

Gold/Silver/Crystal hitting up the VC?

People disappointed about no NX. I admit I was too initially (how could any other be the case with that title lol) but after the Galaxy 3DS yesterday I really didn't count on anything else revealed this week at all, so having a Direct, even if NX free, is most welcome. Plus this means they get all the 3DS (and likely Wii U) news out of the way for a later September reveal for NX.

 

[Plum]

All Nintendo needs to do to plug the salt mines is announce a timeframe for the reveal, say "early October" or "late September" or something. Them being so damn coy about the thing just makes them seem clueless.

 

[Chittagong]

Last picture should be Reggie's face close up behind Galaxy 3ds

 

[DooMAGE]

this thread (the non salty posts at least) made me realize once again how many upcoming games the 3ds still has (and their might be even new ones too....)
that's quite remarkable for a Nintendo system in it's 6th year.

Sony needs to takes notes... Vita is a sad device.

 

[paragonpro]

For 3ds...sigh. There silence is defening.

 

[Ashler]

I could not be less excited for this Nintendo Direct, after they mentioned it was for 3DS only.

Will not watch.

 

[Notor!ousG]

I could not be less excited for this Nintendo Direct, after they mentioned it was for 3DS only.

Will not watch.

You'll get the news eventually here on GAF ¯_(&#12484_/¯

 

[Malus]

Wow, the desperation for NX news is real. I didn't think people were this anxious about it - have some patience guys.

People were expecting this thing last E3 lol. There's no stopping the anxiety train.

Man. Some of you guys are really impatient.

Maybe Nintendo is waiting for PS to announce there Neo? I mean it suppose to happen soon right?

They'd be less impatient if the Wii U wasn't dead and buried.

Not to mention the longer this thing doesn't get announced the more rumblings start popping up about a delay. Imagine no Zelda until holiday 2017.

Ah well, we'll see. This announcement was hilarious though, considering the context.

 

[Peterthumpa]

3DS only.

TROLOLOL

 

[tim_pkmn89]

People sure are butthurt about Nintendo having games actually coming out this year that they want to promote

 

[Regiruler]

my expectations are set

most likely:

Dragon Ball Fusion
dragon quest 7/8
pokemon sun/moon
Ace attorney 6

Unlikely:

Culdcept Revolt (?) - DO IT!!!!
Mario galaxy n3ds
etrian 5 (?)
Picross 3D 2
the great Ace Attorney
Monster Hunter stories

(europe exclusive
Rhythm Heaven
Metroid Prime fed.force
7th dragon
SMT4 final

They're not going to spend more than 30 seconds on Federation Force unless there's some sort of update, which would put it in the WW timetable.

 

[Kanann]

What will happen in Japan direct?

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendo_direct/20160901/index.html

 

[Red Devil]

Something is up.
Why on earth would Regie announce the Galaxy 3DS when they hold a Direct 3 days later? Makes no sense.

Games.

 

[clevbrowns94]

The 3DS kinda needs its send-off Direct, so it makes sense to get the last of the 3DS news out of the way. Plus Sun/Moon may serve as the 3DS's swan song come November.

My thoughts as well. March is still far away (assuming no more delays in NX releasing) and Nintendo still needs the 3DS to carry it through the holiday. NX info is still coming soon I assume. Rough crowd around here.

 

[GSR]

What will happen in Japan direct?

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nintendo_direct/20160901/index.html

Same thing as the others. "Focused on 3DS titles to be released this year. NX and smartphone information will not be included."

 

[kittenbreath]

3DS news? Seriously? NX should be your only focus. Jesus.

People sure are butthurt about Nintendo having games actually coming out this year that they want to promote

Nintendo Direct is one of the most successful videogame advertising strategies of all time. So successful, in fact, that most people seem to have forgot that they're glorified commercials.

 

[Plinko]

Something is up.
Why on earth would Regie announce the Galaxy 3DS when they hold a Direct 3 days later? Makes no sense.

Mario Galaxy remaster on 3DS is my unrealistic dream here.

You're right, though--it's bizarre that this wasn't held until Thursday.

 

[Regiruler]

I think there's some possibility here.

Galaxy skin
+ Federation Force
+ No Man's Sky
+ NX reveal
= !?!?!

A co-op online procedurely generated shooter where you can't see the other players.

 

[El Odio]

Some of you all are really thirst for NX info. At this rate I expect the actual Direct thread to gain 50 pages at the end complaining about how Nintendo blew their big chance to reveal new info when none shows up.

 

[CaviarMeths]

I guess it makes sense to only talk about products currently on market as they're getting ready for the holiday quarter starting next month. Need a more focused message for consumers.

Maybe they really won't talk about NX until January.

 

[LoveCake]

If there is even a mention of the NX in this direct then Gaf will meltdown! is there a back-up?

 

[clevbrowns94]

Something is up.
Why on earth would Regie announce the Galaxy 3DS when they hold a Direct 3 days later? Makes no sense.

Because the Galaxy 3DS isn't really a big deal. Unless Mario Galaxy 3DS is coming, but I doubt it.

 

[Dystify]

If this is about the NX then Gaf will meltdown! is there a back-up?

I hope I made it clear enough in the op that this Direct is not about NX.

 

[AGoodODST]

Mario Galaxy remaster on 3DS is my unrealistic dream here.

You're right, though--it's bizarre that this wasn't held until Thursday.

Can you imagine how good that game would look in 3D?

 

[J@hranimo]

No they didn't, maybe one source said that once(Nintendo of Canada???) but I don't remember anything else from Nintendo mentioning anything but this year or later this year.

Ahh yeah that's right, I got it mixed up with Nintendo of Canada claiming Falll 2016 and the Investors' Relations Meeting.

 

[Neonep]

3DS news? Seriously? NX should be your only focus. Jesus.

My thoughts exactly. 3DS is dying hardware. Also, they need to talk about the NX. It's about time. If September goes by with no reveal we'll have some issues.

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

Imagine they didn't talk about NX till January. Christ, how very Nintendo.

 

[DeathPeak]

Really wish the thread title would have mentioned "3DS." What a bum out.

 

[pinkurocket]

Seeing 'New Direct on September 1st'

Seeing 'for 3DS'

 

[woopWOOP]

Atleast they specified it's 3DS only.

No clue what they could be showing aside from more Dragon Quest/Pokemon stuff tho.

 

[BRocknRolla]

Any chance this is new 3DS hardware? I need a new one to replace my OG one that was just stolen.

At this point? It would seem downright silly. But there's that fugly Galaxy Style 3DS if you really want one.

Something is up.
Why on earth would Regie announce the Galaxy 3DS when they hold a Direct 3 days later? Makes no sense.

Yep. Their marketing department has totally lost it, and apparently no one at the company, Reggie included, has noticed.

 

[Herb Alpert]

I expect the mysterious monster hunter title.

 

[takriel]

maybe we'll get a new BotW trailer?

 

[Malus]

Rough crowd around here.

I don't get it. Of course the reactions are what they are, all things considered.

 

[evanmisha]

At least we'll finally know whether or not the EU release of Inazuma Eleven GO Galaxy was quietly cancelled

Expect a very bitchy thread from me if so

 

[DieGo2SHAE]

"And now we are officially ready to unveil the New Nintendo 2DS for only $249.99. NX? What's NX? Please understand."

 

[Neoxon]

maybe we'll get a new BotW trailer?

This is a 3DS-focused Direct. Even getting an announcement for when the NX reveal will go down would be a miracle in of itself.

 

[georly]

My list of already-known stuff that could appear in the direct.

This is a 3DS-focused Direct. Even getting an announcement for when the NX reveal will go down would be a miracle in of itself.

The verbiage is that it's EXCLUSIVELY focused on 3DS. Chances of Wii U or NX info are next to none.

 

[Regiruler]

Really wish the thread title would have mentioned "3DS." What a bum out.

See an optometrist.

 

[KingdomHeartsFan]

Just give me Dragonball Fusion and MH Stories localizations Nintendo.

 

[Plinko]

Can you imagine how good that game would look in 3D?

Seriously, and think about it: Nintendo's remasters have sold well. Wind Waker HD, Ocarina of Time 3D, Majora's Mask 3D, etc. It isn't out of the question that they'd have commissioned another remaster for this holiday season. Mario Galaxy would be a great game to choose.