{"id":7591,"date":"2015-06-01T22:16:40","date_gmt":"2015-06-02T02:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/?p=7591"},"modified":"2015-06-02T01:11:51","modified_gmt":"2015-06-02T05:11:51","slug":"june-1st-nintendo-direct-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2015\/06\/june-1st-nintendo-direct-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"June 1st Nintendo Direct Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nintendo of America had it’s own Nintendo Direct today, which followed Nintendo of Japan’s direct over the weekend. Much of what was shown in Japan’s direct was in America’s as well, but at least this time I could understand what was being said.<\/p>\n

While Nintendo\u2019s Digital Event video presentation for E3 2015 is only a couple of weeks away, and surely all of the big announcments are being held back until then, Nintendo is jumping at the chance to get started early on some of its new announcements. The special Nintendo Direct Micro came out of nowhere but is now online. Check out a recap of what was in the direct, and scroll right to the bottom of the page to view the entire video.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Nintendo Direct provides a nice preview of things to come \u2013 for Nintendo 3DS in particular \u2013 ahead of our Digital Event and other activities for E3,\u201d said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America\u2019s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. \u201cBetween now and the end of the year, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS owners are in for a solid stream of great games.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash<\/strong><\/i><\/span> \u2013 Everyone\u2019s favorite little robot is back, this time in a side-scrolling action game! In Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash<\/i>, Chibi-Robo must swing his plug to whip enemies, reach far-off platforms and solve environmental puzzles, as well as collect upgrades to extend his plug for getting hard-to-reach collectibles and uncovering hidden areas. Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash<\/i> will launch exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems this October. [ READ MORE HERE<\/a>. ]<\/p>\n

Chibi-Robo amiibo<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Launching exclusively in a Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash<\/i> bundle is a new Chibi-Robo amiibo<\/a> figure. This new amiibo transforms Chibi-Robo into the all-powerful Super Chibi-Robo in certain stages in the game. In addition, players can level up this Chibi-Robo amiibo to acquire a variety of in-game collectible figures and items by saving their scores at the end of each stage. More details about this special amiibo will be revealed in the future.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure<\/strong><\/a><\/i><\/span> \u2013 The classic Dr. Mario<\/i> puzzle game play that players have grown to love over the years returns in this new game, but with the addition of a game-changing new Miracle Cure item. This cure-all item activates a variety of capsule- and virus-eradicating powers. Dr. Mario: Miracle Cure<\/i> is available for pre-purchase beginning today and writes a prescription exclusively in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS on June 11.<\/p>\n

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BRAVELY SECOND END LAYER<\/strong><\/i><\/span> \u2013 The sequel to Square Enix\u2019s much-loved role-playing game Bravely Default<\/i> is coming to the West. Experience a rousing fantasy adventure with new and returning characters when the game launches for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems in 2016.<\/p>\n

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Pok\u00e9mon Super Mystery Dungeon<\/strong><\/a><\/i><\/span> \u2013 This recently revealed new installment in the Pok\u00e9mon Mystery Dungeon<\/i> series finds players becoming Pok\u00e9mon to explore randomly generated dungeons in a land inhabited only by Pok\u00e9mon. In addition to the 20 Pok\u00e9mon players can choose to become and also pick as their partners, all 720 known Pok\u00e9mon are in the game. Pok\u00e9mon Super Mystery Dungeon<\/i> launches for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems this winter.<\/p>\n

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LBX: Little Battlers eXperience<\/strong><\/i><\/span> \u2013 Just like the popular anime and toy line,LBX: Little Battlers eXperience<\/i> lets players build, customize and battle robots using more than 130 models and more than 4,000 in-game parts. Up to six players can connect via local wireless to battle it out and see whose robot emerges victorious when the game launches on Aug. 21.<\/p>\n

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Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition<\/strong><\/a><\/i><\/span> \u2013 Fans that have already been enjoying the wealth of content in Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition<\/i> are about to get even more! In addition to two extra free unlockable worlds in both the Puzzle & Dragons Z<\/i>and Puzzle & Dragons Super Mario Bros. Edition <\/i>games, players can now start enjoying free weekly online distributions exclusively for Puzzle & Dragons Z<\/i>. Check http:\/\/puzzleanddragons.nintendo.com\/<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n

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Splatoon<\/a><\/strong><\/i><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/i>\u2013 Kicking off a series of free content additions throughout the summer, Splatoon<\/i> will be home to a new weapon and map \u2026 as of 7 p.m. PT today! The nostalgia-packed N-Zap \u201985 rapid-fire Shooter weapon and Port Mackerel map take the game play and strategy depth to new heights. Alongside these additions, Splatoon<\/i>\u2019s Ranked Battle mode will also become available for characters level 10 and above.<\/div>\n
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Art Academy: Home Studio<\/strong><\/a><\/i><\/span> \u2013 In this new application for Wii U, artists of all skill levels can take lessons, draw inspiration from 360-degree landscape photos and share their creations with friends. Art Academy: Home Studio<\/i>will even allow fellow art enthusiasts to upload time-lapse replays of their creations to their YouTube accounts. Art Academy: Home Studio<\/i> is now available for pre-purchase and launches exclusively in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U on June 25. Legacy artists who already own the Art Academy: Sketchpad<\/a><\/i> software can get $4 off the purchase price of Art Academy: Home Studio<\/i> as a thank you for their dedication to the franchise.<\/p>\n

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Project Treasure<\/strong><\/i><\/span> \u2013 A new trailer highlighting game play in this four-player co-op action game from Bandai Namco Entertainment was revealed alongside the Nintendo Direct video and can be viewed separately on YouTube. Take down enemies, evade traps and escape with spoils from the deepest of dungeons.<\/p>\n