September 13th Nintendo Conference
3DS & DS

Updated with times!

UK: Tuesday 04.00
US: Monday 23.00
JPN: Tuesday 12.00

Thought C3 should have somewhere to talk about this as a whole instead of just news posts.

So in two days Nintendo will be having a Tokyo-based Conference, a trade show that is “open to industry people, analysts, investors and journalists, but not to consumers.” Last year's events consisted of the final 3DS design, its release dates, and the WiiMote+, so we can definitely expect some major news.

Word in da hood suggests that the conference will be heavily 3DS-focused, and that it will have a Huge Game Announcement. Whether or not that is simply more footage for Monster Hunter TriG or is another huge franchise remains to be seen.

Question is though, what do you guys want to see? Pokemon? 3DS redesign? More news on Wii U?



( Edited 12.09.2011 04:44 by Phoenixus )

More information on Monster Hunter Tri G and a few other game announcements and I'll be more than satisfied.

I think Nintendo know they have to start making their own games for the system now, or it's destined for failure. Wouldn't be surprised to hear/see some new big games are coming, like Metroid (likely a 2.5D-type game), new Yoshi (as rumoured recently), and new Zelda (whether that's Majora or a brand new one).

Well, it's going to be 4 o'clock in the morning over here so I won't be staying up for it.

We will probably see a new Pokemon game announced for it considering some hints recently. Not sure if it'll be a main game or something else. Maybe a Pokemon Trading Card Game, then again there's already one on the net.

I'm hoping they'll say that Kid Icarus will be compatible with the new analogue attachment, that way I won't struggle to play it at all.

Details about Tri G including the online since it's unclear if it has it or not.

Final Fantasy V 3DS remake, besides Theatryhthm, that Chocobo game Heroes of Ruin, there's nothing in the pipeline from Square Enix from what I remember, then again they'll probably be at TGS.

I'd love to see another Yoshi game, I loved Yoshi's Island, never played the sequel on DS, but I'd definitely get a 3DS version, maybe Retro could do it like they did DKCR, but it'll probably be Good Feel like the rumours say.

( Edited 12.09.2011 09:04 by Stulaw )

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance is pretty big though (though I'm no fan of the franchise, I hated the first one)

Oh yeah, that as well, I forgot about KH 3D, I probably won't get it, I still haven't completed the first one yet.

Whoops, forgot to look into times. Literally one day away now.

Should follow the conference as well, if Xenoblade manages to keep me awake that late .

Well, Pokemon turned out to be Pokepark 2 on the Wii, unless Gamefreak have something to announce.

I wonder what news I'm going to see in the morning, and I'll be reading the flame wars on IGN as always.

I've set the alarm on my Pac Man clock.

I'm only staying up to check out the possible unveiling of a new Yoshi.

So far I've read about a new 3DS colour "Mystic Pink", Mario Tennis coming to the 3DS, a brand new RPG from Square Enix (3DS), a new Fire Emblem (with co-op play, 2D-ish field but 3D battles and also for 3DS) and freaking Monster Hunter 4 for the 3DS. Damn awesome news, I hope there's still more stuff later and at TGS.

( Edited 13.09.2011 05:44 by SirLink )

Monster Hunter 4 for 3DS!!!!!!

The conference is over. No analogue stick, I'm guessing it's still in R&D, which is a good thing.

8/10 There were some good titles shown, but I'll wait till the next conference in America.

Haha, this is insane, I've never seen a Nintendo conference like it, so many games are being announced in quick sucession.

Here's every game for the 3DS at the conference. There's some nice ones there, Bravely Default looks cool, and there's a Vocaloid (Nendroid Series) game called Project Mirai from Sega that's almost guaranteed not to come out over here.

I'd say Monster Hunter 4 was the Huge Game Announcement, wouldn't you guys?

New epic trailer of Monster Hunter Tri G. I was simply staring at the screen the whole time and dreaming of playing it. XD This is how I like my trailers. Those that get you totally pumped. Heck, the music alone did that already with the opening music being my favorite soundtrack from Tri.

Photos of the 3DS Circle Pad.

Looks good from there, there's an extra 'L2' button as well as the two on the right side as well.


( Edited 13.09.2011 17:35 by Stulaw )

You know what? I think I'd actually prefer to use this cradle than not, my giant hands would be thankful, and it doesn't seem bulky at all.

I thought that when I first looked at it, I've never doubted it's comfortability, it's relatively small, and like you, I have big hands, and it'll be more comfortable than holding the 3DS alone because of the curves.

From that angle, it actually looks like that cradle is going to feel like holding a normal controller. Emulating the console experience on a handheld taken to a new level, perhaps?

( Edited 13.09.2011 19:45 by SirLink )

Yep, and if they were to do a 3DS redesign that included this, they'd have to make it bulky for the extra triggers.

Still, except for my Jeans with the size of my pockets I could easily fit that in with my 3DS and a few games.

Even the news about it requiring an AAA battery isn't too bad either when you think about it. If all that battery is doing is powering a few buttons and a stick it'll have a ridiculous amount of playtime attached to it. Hell, the one Nintendo will no doubt provide with the unit will probably last a good years worth. ^^

I have a few rechargeables as well, so even if it does run out, I can always pop another one in. Plus loads of games are going to use it (still not sure if Kid Icarus will) and that's a plus.

I like the look of Beyond the Labyrinth and Bravely Default (odd name, but oh well), two RPG's that'll keep me going for a long time.

I think the AAA battery is required because this attachment uses infrared to communicate with the 3DS. I dunno how else it's going to connect with it?