Nintendo Thread: Nintendo Direct Mini 03/26/2020

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New game details revealed in Super Smash Bros. Direct video for Wii U/3DS



Nintendo announces new characters, launch windows, online functionality and new “Smash Run” mode
8th April, 2014 – A new Nintendo Direct video revealed numerous details about the upcoming Super Smash Bros. games for the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS systems. At the start of the video, series creator Masahiro Sakurai announced that the Nintendo 3DS version of the game is planned for this summer, with the Wii U version targeting winter 2014. Both games will be available in stores and on Nintendo eShop for their respective platform. Sakurai also detailed many of the stages and items in both versions, described the games’ online functionality, revealed a new mode exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version and announced fan-favourite Greninja, a Pokémon from the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games, as a new playable character.
To view the Nintendo Direct in its entirety, visit http://nintendo.co.uk/nintendodirect. Today’s announcements included:


Launch windows: Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is planned for this summer. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U is targeting winter 2014.

Silky smooth 3D: Most gameplay elements of the Nintendo 3DS version of the game will run at 60 frames per second, all in stereoscopic 3D.

“Smash Run”: Exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS version of the game is a new mode called “Smash Run.” In this mode, four players have five minutes to enter a dungeon and explore the surroundings, fight enemies and obtain power-ups to enhance their fighters. Once the five minutes are up, all four fighters enter a battle arena using their newly equipped items and power-ups. Enemies encountered in the Smash Run mode are from a wide range of game series. Multiple Nintendo 3DS systems and games are required for multiplayer modes.

New challenger!: Greninja, the awesome final evolution of Froakie from Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, joins the roster as a playable character inSuper Smash Bros. for both Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.

Oldies But Goodies: Many of the classic characters from past Super Smash Bros. games that are returning in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS have new powers and abilities. Four characters that have appeared in previous games, but had yet to be announced before this Nintendo Direct, include:

Zero Suit Samus: That’s right, Zero Suit Samus is back, but this time she is her own fully playable character, separate from suited Samus. In the new game, she is given jet boots to make her even more powerful.

Sheik: As with Zero Suit Samus, Sheik is another character that appeared in previous Super Smash Bros. games, but will be a unique playable character for the first time in the new Wii U and Nintendo 3DS games. Sheik has new moves like Burst Grenade and Bouncing Fish.

Yoshi: In previous games, Yoshi stood on two legs and hunched over, as if Mario was going to jump on top of him at any moment. This new version of Yoshi stands completely upright, making him an even stronger fighter.

Charizard: After appearing from a Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros. Melee and becoming playable by using Pokémon Trainer in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, this fire-breathing Pokémon is now a selectable character.

Online play: Both the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS versions of Super Smash Bros. will offer online multiplayer gameplay with other players on the same platform. Players with broadband Internet access can battle it out with anyone else who is online and also has the game.

When playing with random players online, two modes are available: “For Fun” and “For Glory.” In “For Glory,” only Final Destination stage variations are available. There are no platforms, elevated areas or items in this mode. It is a nice, clean battle between characters. In “For Fun,” all stages are picked randomly and all items and power-ups are available.

When playing with friends, full customisation is available – players can set the rules, stages and items however they want.

Variety of stages: While the cast of playable characters is the same in both versions of the new games, the stages where the battles take place are vastly different, depending on which system a player chooses. The Wii U stages are primarily based on past home console games, while the Nintendo 3DS stages draw from handheld games for inspiration.

Boss characters, such as the Yellow Devil in Wily Castle will make appearances in some stages. When bosses appear, fighters will have to battle the boss, as well as one another. The boss can even be used in strategic ways to damage other fighters.

Almost all the stages in both versions of the game will have a “Final Destination form,” an alternate form of each stage that is inspired by the relatively simple layout of the much-loved Final Destination stage.

Items, Trophies and Pokémon: Items, Assist Trophies and Poké Balls all return in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS. New to the games are Master Balls, special Poké Balls that contain Legendary Pokémon like Arceus and Xerneas.

Get connected: There will be elements in Super Smash Bros. that link both versions of the games. More details about this will be revealed at a later date.

Custom moves: In a series first, players can now customise move sets when playing locally or online with friends. More information about this feature will be announced in the future.
 
Nintendo shared some of the first details regarding online play in Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS during today’s Direct. Here’s what you should know:




- Wii U version will have online multiplayer
- Can play with friends or with anyone online
- Can play online with the 3DS version as well
- Sakurai recommends wired connection for Wii U version
- When not playing with friends, can do “For Fun” or “For Glory”
- “For Fun” – random stages (no final destination), all items, smash battles only, only wins recorded
- “For Glory” – Final Destination only, no items 1 on 1 battles, wins and losses recorded
- Matches against friends can use whatever rules you like
- Almost all the stages now have a Final Destination form
- Playable in For Glory mode
- Names linked to Nintendo Network IDs will appear
- Code of conduct in place to keep things pleasant
- Working on starting and not playing, targeting an individual, cheats, repeated self destruction, frequent dropping, baseless reporting
- These may result in online play bans
- Scoring competitions included
- No rankings from online battles
- Will grab scores from clearing solo modes and things like that
- Global Smash Power: new type of ranking system
- The bigger this stat is, the bigger the player is
- It indicates how your score stacks up against others
- Can use your Smash Power to say “my score is better than 300,000″ people worldwide
- “I’ve outscored 300,000 people”
- No rankings for multiplayer
- Some matchmaking based on skill
 
QUICK RUNDOWN OF EVERYTHING COVERED

- Sakurai is broadcasting from Mirai Kenkyujo Building, Bandai Namco Studios
- 3DS version in summer, Wii U version in winter
- Sakurai is broadcasting from Mirai Kenkyujo Building, Bandai Namco Studios
- 3DS runs at 60 FPS
- Some assist trophies run at 30 FPS
- Stereoscopic 3D
- Same roster in both versions
- 2 songs in each 3DS stage
- My Music: listen to music from the games
- There will be connectivity between Wii U/3DS versions
- 3DS stages: Reset Bomb Forest, 3D Land, Spirit Train, Gerudo Valley, Arena Ferox, Tortimer Island, Living Room, Prism Tower, Rainbow Road, Find Mii, Balloon Fight, Jungle Japes
- Wii U stages: Mario Galaxy, Pyrosphere, Town and City, Boxing Ring, Pilot Wings, Skyloft, Windy Hill, Garden of Hope, Wii Fit Studio, Palutena’s Temple, Halberd
- Familiar stages in both versions
- Wiley Castle features Yellow Devil
- The Devil attacks the fighter, but it can counterattack
- Only the Devil’s eye is vulnerable
- Explosion when you defeat the Devil
- In multiplayer, it becomes a competition to see who can take down the Devil
- Other boss character appearances in other stages
- Wii U version will have online multiplayer
- Can play with friends or with anyone online
- Can play online with the 3DS version as well
- Sakurai recommends wired connection for Wii U version
- When not playing with friends, can do “For Fun” or “For Glory”
- “For Fun” – random stages (no final destination), all items, smash battles only, only wins recorded
- “For Glory” – Final Destination only, no items 1 on 1 battles, wins and losses recorded
- Matches against friends can use whatever rules you like
- Almost all the stages now have a Final Destination form
- Playable in For Glory mode
- Names linked to Nintendo Network IDs will appear
- Code of conduct in place to keep things pleasant
- Working on starting and not playing, targeting an individual, cheats, repeated self destruction, frequent dropping, baseless reporting
- These may result in online play bans
- Items: Beam Sword, Bumper, Smart Bomb, Motion-Sensor Bomb, POW Block, Beetle, Fire Bar, Back Shield, Bombchu, Fairy Bottle, Ore Club, X Bomb, Hocotate Bomb, Rocket Belt, Steel Diver
- Assist Trophies: Andross, Devil, Knuckle Joe, Saki Amamiya, Lyn, Nintendog, Waluigi, Dr. Wright, Skull Kid, Mother Brain, Midna, Ashley, Dark Samus, Chain Chomp, Isabelle, Elec Man, Color TV-Game 15
- Meowth, Electrode, Eevee, Staryu, Metagross, Fennekin, Meloetta, Gogoat, Entei, Deoxys, Palkia, Kyurem, Victini, Keldeo, Xerneas
Samus
- Samus uses Zero Laser as her Final Smash
- Her power suit no longer falls to pieces
- Characters that changed forms no longer change
- Toughened her up
- Now uses jet boots
- Zero Suit Samus has an improved recovery ability
Zelda
- Down special attack is “Phantom Slash” for attack/defense
- Phantom can get reflected back
- Sheik is back
- Sheik’s moves have been polished
- Two new moves
- Burst Grenade: side special attack
- Bouncing Fish: down special attack
Kirby
- Kirby hammer technique added
- Hammer Flip
- Final Smash: Ultra Sword
Dedede
- Throws Gordos instead of Waddle Dees
Lucario
- Stronger aura attacks
- When damaged, more damage dealt to others
- Don’t power up too much or you’ll be in trouble
- Mega Evolution confirmed
- Aura attacks will do max damage in this mode
Pikmin and Olimar
- Only 3 Pikmin now follow Olimar
- Pikmin now plucked in fixed order
- Easier to see Pikmin and manage them
- Recovery move is now Winged Pikmin
- Corrected shortcomings, but added weak points
Pit
- Gliding mechanic cut
- Pit has been powered up in its palce
- Power of flight is an easy to use recovery move
- Final Smash: Three Sacred Treasures
- Movesets of other fighters stronger as well
Yoshi
- Yoshi now stands upright
- His model more in line with the games
- Yoshi is stronger
Rosalina & Luma
- Luma Shot sends Luma out and brings it back
- Luma can wander on its own and attack separately
- Rosalina/Luma each have different moves
- When far from another, can unleash many particular attacks of their own
- Side special attack: Star Bits (fire projectiles)
- Up special attack: Launch Star (long distance recovery move)
- Down special move: Gravitational Pull (draw in items, renders enemy shots ineffective)
- Final Smash: Power Star – combines shooting stars with a huge one
Little Mac
- Body is small, but packs huge punches
- Punches with both hands
- On the ground, his attack power is extreme
- Smash attacks hit at megaton levels
- Very weak in the air
- Vulnerable while airborne, with less attack power
- Recovery ability is terrible
- Little Mac has a Power Meter
- Neutral special attack: Straight Lunge
- When the Power Meter is full, you get a one-shot-only attack – the KO Uppercut
- One punch, instead KO
- Side special attack: Joly Haymaker
- Up special attack: Rising Uppercut
- Down special attack: Slip Counter
- Final Smash: Giga Mac
- Wireframe Mac included from the arcade hit Punch-Out!! as a costume choice
Villager
- Neutral special move: Pocket
- Side special attack: Lloid Rocket
- Up special attack: Balloon Trip
- Down special attack: Timber
- Final Smash: Dream Home
Mega Man
- Mega Upper, Charge Shot, Spark Shock, Flame Blast, Flame Sword, Slash Claw, Air Shooter, Hard Knuckle, Super Arm, Metal Blade, Crash Bomber, Leaf Shield, Rush Coil moves
- Final Smash: teams up with other Mega Mans
Wii Fit Trainer
- Fights with healthy techniques
- Deep Breathing and Sun Salutation
- Deep Breathing: attacks hit harder
- Sun Salutation: projectile attack (can save for later use)
- Can play as male Wii Fit Trainer (they’re the same)
- Custom move sets
- Can’t use this online with strangers
- More info on custom move sets later
Smash Run
- Only in the 3DS version
- Battle game
- Playable with up to 4 players
- Search dungeon for power ups
- Begin on an expansive battlefield
- Time limit set to 5 mins
- Explore, fight enemies, obtain power ups
- Jump, attack, special defense, other powers
- After 5 mins of collecting items, you then proceed to a battle
- Somewhat like City Trial in Kirby’s Air Ride
- Stalfos, Tac, Kihunter, Reaper, Mettaur, Poppant, Tiki Buzz, Roturret, Bulborb, Chandelure, Mimicutie, other enemies will appear
- Can use the random fighter option
- Different enemies will appear each time you play
 
Nintendo shared some of the first details regarding online play in Super Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS during today’s Direct. Here’s what you should know:




- Wii U version will have online multiplayer
- Can play with friends or with anyone online
- Can play online with the 3DS version as well
- Sakurai recommends wired connection for Wii U version
- When not playing with friends, can do “For Fun” or “For Glory”
- “For Fun” – random stages (no final destination), all items, smash battles only, only wins recorded
- “For Glory” – Final Destination only, no items 1 on 1 battles, wins and losses recorded
- Matches against friends can use whatever rules you like
- Almost all the stages now have a Final Destination form
- Playable in For Glory mode
- Names linked to Nintendo Network IDs will appear
- Code of conduct in place to keep things pleasant
- Working on starting and not playing, targeting an individual, cheats, repeated self destruction, frequent dropping, baseless reporting
- These may result in online play bans
- Scoring competitions included
- No rankings from online battles
- Will grab scores from clearing solo modes and things like that
- Global Smash Power: new type of ranking system
- The bigger this stat is, the bigger the player is
- It indicates how your score stacks up against others
- Can use your Smash Power to say “my score is better than 300,000″ people worldwide
- “I’ve outscored 300,000 people”
- No rankings for multiplayer
- Some matchmaking based on skill



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Just got done watching, I guess the release dates are somewhat what I thought. Summer for 3DS is gonna be so nice, CAN'T WAIT.

Good to see it confirmed that the almost all of the Original roster is back, still missing Falcon & Jigglypuff.

Charizard :pimp: :pimp:
 
I really like the "For Glory" idea, the competitive scene is gonna be great.

I wonder how the link between the 3DS & Wii U version will work and what are the benefits of owning both.

Little Mac is gonna be a BEAST and I like the whole bosses showing up in stages (lol @ them showing ridley's shadow, Sakurai trolling all the people who want him as a playable character), that will be the cause of many comebacks and frustrations :lol:
 
Just got done watching, I guess the release dates are somewhat what I thought. Summer for 3DS is gonna be so nice, CAN'T WAIT.

Good to see it confirmed that the almost all of the Original roster is back, still missing Falcon & Jigglypuff.

Charizard :pimp: :pimp:
im still waiting on ness to be confirmed :smh:
 
I really like the "For Glory" idea, the competitive scene is gonna be great.

I wonder how the link between the 3DS & Wii U version will work and what are the benefits of owning both.

Little Mac is gonna be a BEAST and I like the whole bosses showing up in stages (lol @ them showing ridley's shadow, Sakurai trolling all the people who want him as a playable character), that will be the cause of many comebacks and frustrations :lol:
:nerd:
i didnt even catch the part where he said there will be a link for both versions
what did he say about it
 
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