That’s right, another Nintendo Direct broadcast took place this Wednesday, announcing game details, release dates and trailers for upcoming Wii U and 3DS titles.
First, here’s a summary of the major announcements:
• 3DS
- Fire Emblem: Awakening. It will be released for the 3DS in North America on February 4, 2013 and in Europe during April.
- New Super Mario Bros. 2. The latest DLC is now available, “Coin Challenge Pack C” and “Platform Panic Pack,” each three levels long, are available through the in-game eShop today.
- HarmoKnight. From Game Freak, the developers of Pokémon, is coming to the North American eShop. A European release was previously announced for March.
- Animal Crossing: New Leaf. Will launch in Europe in Q2 2013. The US release window was previously announced to be the first half of 2013.
• Wii U
- Google Maps. Google will bring its Maps service to the Wii U in Q1 2013. This will allow users to browse Google Maps in StreetView using the GamePad’s gyro control as part of Wii U Panorama View. You’ll be able to view the maps both on the TV or on the GamePad.
- Pikmin 3. It will arrive in North America and Europe during the second quarter of 2013, and in Japan during spring 2013.
- Game & Wario. The game will have a total of 16 mini-games that support up to five-person multiplayer.
- LEGO City Undercover. The game will launch in North America and Europe in Q1 2013.
There you have it.
Additionally, several new trailers for different games were released. Take a look at them below:
- Pikmin 3 - Trailer (Wii U) ->
- Game & Wario (Wii U) ->
- New Super Mario Bros. 2 (New DLC) (3DS) ->
- LEGO City Undercover (Wii U) ->
- HarmoKnight (3DS) ->
And finally, you can watch the full New Nintendo Direct (North American) presentantion, below!
