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Nintendo Direct (Dec. 18th) - NA/EU/Japan live streams, blog
- Tecmo Koei working with Nintendo on 'Hyrule Warriors', a Wii U title that combines the Warriors series with the world of Zelda. Due out in 2014.
- Kirby Triple Deluxe has a Kirby Fighters mode that lets you pick one of 10 copy abilities to use in a fight against another player's Kirby. This is multiplayer with other real players. Can also be played by itself. Also features Dededed's Drum Dash, which has Dedede as a main character in a rhythm adventure. This mode features several familiar tunes.
- Tezuka and other Nintendo devs working on Yoshi's New Island. Due out Spring 2014.
- Chibi Robo: Photo Finder coming to 3DS eShop in North America. Due out Jan. 9th. Chibirobo.nintendo.com for more info
Nintendo Europe accidentally leaked the direct. It's private now, but they're announcing - no joke - Dr. Luigi! pic.twitter.com/dyEpdehNL7
— Jason Schreier (@jasonschreier) December 18, 2013
- Europe: Start your 30-day free trial of Pokémon Bank between 27/12 and 31/01/2014. Access the app by 30/09/2014 to get Celebi!
- Japan - Mario Party: Island Tour 3/20, 4800 yen. Band Bros. P now. Downloadable songs being added every day. Upload songs today. Band Bros. P to be updated over time. Download play, friend Internet play, UI updates. Free local play version today. Yoshi's New Island, Summer 2014.
- Sonic Lost World getting Nintendo franchise-themed DLC, including a Yoshi level. Available now in Europe and North America. Legend of Zelda content being teased as well.
- Bravely Default getting free side-story demo via eShop starting Jan. 7th.
Get the free Yoshi's Island Zone DLC for #Sonic Lost World on #WiiU, now on Nintendo eShop #NintendoDirectEU pic.twitter.com/DSS7HA2YEp
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) December 18, 2013
#NintendoDirectEU - NES Remix on Wii U. Mixes different stages and old school challenges from 16 games. Different stamps to collect. €9.99.
— Daan Koopman (@NintenDaan) December 18, 2013
NES Remix compatible with Miiverse and there are stamps to collect. Available after this ND for £8.99
— ChandraONM (@ChandraONM) December 18, 2013
NES Remix: features scenes from Super Mario Bros., Zelda, Donkey Kong etc. 16 titles in total, mashed up
— ChandraONM (@ChandraONM) December 18, 2013
- Wii Sports Club Golf goes live after this ND in Europe and NA.
#NintendoDirectEU - Dr. Luigi is a download title on Wii U. Features online play and various challenges. €14.99 and available January 15.
— Daan Koopman (@NintenDaan) December 18, 2013
Super Mario Bros. Deluxe on 3DS for free for those who register their NNID w/ 3DS in Japan! Nice! Always liked that version better.
— cvxfreak (@cvxfreak) December 18, 2013
Oh Japan gets DKCTF on Feb 13 #NintendoDirectJP
— NintendoTweet (@NintendoTweet) December 18, 2013
#NintendoDirectJP Puyo-Puyo Tetris. VS. play on the same or opposite games. Swap games during play. Combined "Puyo-Tetris." 2/6, 5229 yen.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) December 18, 2013
#NESRemix lets you post your records to Miiverse. Challenge your friends and decorate your posts with 8-bit stamps pic.twitter.com/hnTrR9JZVC
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) December 18, 2013
Trine 2 is (finally) coming to Wii U in Japan!
— Merry StreetsAhead (@Sab_Mas) December 18, 2013
#NintendoDirectEU - Link/Register a Nintendo Network ID on 3DS before end of January and get a free download for SMB Deluxe on 3DS VC.
— Daan Koopman (@NintenDaan) December 18, 2013
Time to see Dr. #Luigi! L-shaped pills & online play come to #WiiU eShop from 15/01/2014 #NintendoDirectEU http://t.co/RFWmH3wH9E
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) December 18, 2013
- NES Remix available on Wii U eShop in NA today.
#NintendoDirectJP Trine 2 1/22, 1800 yen. Wii Sports Club update now. New sport today following Direct: golf. New 24-hour trial period.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) December 18, 2013
#NintendoDirectEU - Super Mario Bros. 3 will be available on December 26 for 3DS and Wii U. Discount price €3.99 until Jan. 3.
— Daan Koopman (@NintenDaan) December 18, 2013
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— ChandraONM (@ChandraONM) December 18, 2013
- Dr. Luigi due out Dec. 31st

- Rosalina and Luma announce for Smash Bros. Wii U/3DS
See some of the special sales of various publishers on #eShop in the coming weeks! #NintendoDirectEU pic.twitter.com/AhGqsA2VWS
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) December 18, 2013
#NintendoDirectJP GameCenter CX 3/20, 5480 yen. Let's Go on the A-Train 3D now.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) December 18, 2013
- Baby characters returning on Mario Kart 8. Will feature a new buggy-type kart. Due out Spring 2014.
#NintendoDirectJP Train staff helps you along in the simulation. Let's Go on the A-Train 3D 2/13, opening movie available today.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) December 18, 2013
WARNING! NEW CHALLENGER APPROACHING! Rosalina & Luma will make their #SmashBros. debut in 2014! pic.twitter.com/Yk96gx6WJd
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) December 18, 2013
#NintendoDirectJP Curtain Call, Spring 2014. Demo today.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) December 18, 2013
With airport, desert and cloud circuits, plus UFOs and buggies to pilot, #MarioKart8 will be a wild ride on #WiiU in spring 2014!
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) December 18, 2013
#NintendoDirectJP Updates for 3rd-party music and book applications Reco-choku and Anywhere Bookstore. Manga discounts.
— Cheesemeister (@Cheesemeister3k) December 18, 2013