Nintendo 3DS Direct Summary & Poll - Luigi, Mario Games, Donkey Kong and more!

Nintendo 3DS has been in the spotlight this week with a slew of new game announcements, release dates and news. Catch up with all the new announcements, trailers plus vote on your favourite news nuggets here!
 

2013: The Year of Luigi

• Nintendo talked about the spooky Nintendo 3DS title Luigi's Mansion 2 ahead of it's release, described by creator Shigeru Miyamoto. Watch the trailer »
• Want more of Mario's RPG side? Nintendo announced Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, with a snoozing Luigi as the main highlight - the entire game takes place within Luigi's bizarre mind. Watch the trailer »
• Alongside Luigi's Mansion 2, the plumber will also star in his very own 2D platformer. Nintendo confirmed that New Super Luigi U will be a full DLC expansion pack to Wii U release New Super Mario Bros. U, featuring 80 levels designed just for Luigi.

New Mario Games for Nintendo 3DS

• One of the more popular Mario sporting franchises Mario Golf returns in Mario Golf: World Tour  to tee off this summer. Large 3D courses and your favourite Mushoom Kingdom stars return. Watch the trailer »
• Mario and Donkey Kong is also set to make its mark on Nintendo 3DS with Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move as an eShop release, together with classic mechanics and a new level editor. Watch the trailer »

Hello, Donkey Kong!

New Trailers & Release Dates

• The eagerly awaited Animal Crossing: New Leaf for Nintendo 3DS has finally gotten release dates in Europe (June 14th) and North America (June 9th). Become the mayor of your virtual down, make new friends and encounter old favourites. Watch the trailer »
• Nintendo also talked about Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate for Nintendo 3DS, due for release this March, discussed by producer Dave Cox. Watch the trailer »
• LEGO fans can get their fix on Nintendo 3DS through the LEGO City prequel, a completely different story from the Wii U edition. Watch the trailer »
• Etrian Odyssey IV as confirmed for a Spring release in Europe. The challenging dungeon crawler has a demo on the North American eShop to sample the labyrinthine dungeons.

Nintendo 3DS eShop Releases

• Splash or Crash (Kersploosh! for US readers) finds you throwing objects like stones and balls inside a well in a bid to make it to the bottom, avoiding obstacles with quick reflexes. Watch the trailer »
• Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger was also revealed, featuring the familiar village defence gameplay as the original with new friends and objectives. Watch the trailer »
• The action-heavy Code of Princess was also confirmed for a European release on the 3DS eShop this Spring. Watch the trailer »
• HarmoKnight, a rhythm game from the creators of Pokémon, has been confirmed for a North America release on March 14th.

Hardware Bundles & Software Offers

• Monster Hunter will receive various hardware bundles for new players to get started when Monster Hunter 3: Ultimate arrives in Europe on 22nd March.
• Europe will also receive an exclusive Fire Emblem 3DS XL bundle on 19 April.
• Nintendo fans who buy a new Nintendo 3DS XL with Luigi's Mansion 2 or Pokémon Mystery Dungeon in North America can claim a free selected game as a download.
• Nintendo also announced weekly eShop sales, starting with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in Europe.

Other Announcements

• Nintendo also launched Wii Street U as a limited-time free download on the eShop.
• Nintendo also launched a new Miiverse Community dedicated to The Legend of Zelda. Fans can discuss current releases and future titles in development like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker for Wii U.

Nintendo Direct - Europe - 14 February 2013

Nintendo Direct - North America - 14 February 2013

POLL: Which Nintendo 3DS direct news are you excited about?