Nintendo Direct for E3

Okay now for my first love. Had to watch this one on youtube because the Direct thing was streaming while I was still asleep.

First of news of Pokemon X and Y. We're getting a new pokemon type... Fairy! Sylveon is a part of this new group and they are effective against Dragon types. Also mini-game called Pokemon Amie. This will let you do stuff like pet and feed your pokemon to strengthen the bond between you and your pokemon. We also got a release date of October 12th. I can't wait!

Next is a new Mario, Mario 3D World. This ones is going to have multiplayer where you can play as either Mario, Luigi, Toad or Peach. We're also getting a new power up. Two words... Cat Mario. This ones due out in December.

We also have a new Mario Kart. Number 8 is going to feature anti gravity and have gliders and motorcycles as well as underwater sections. Also online multiplayer. Due out in spring of 2014.

Games in development, Wii Party U and Wii Fit U have been pushed back to October and December releases respectively. They want more time to work some stuff out with both games.

Miiverse is also getting some upgrades. A new Art Academy is in the works and Nintendo will be releasing some of the tools from the game for the Miiverse. This came about because of the artwork people where putting up on the Miiverse with the drawing tools there. Kind of cool, more interested in the Art game though.

They then showed some games from 3rd party studios. Some of which have already been shown for the other two systems at E3. 14 new games there for Wii U and 3DS. Also 11 more games are coming to the eshop for Wii U and 3DS.

Wii U is also getting a version of Legend of Zelda Windwaker with a few updates. One of which is a trade out. Instead of the Tingle Tuner your now getting the Tingle Bottle that will connect with the Miiverse. All and all I don't know how I feel about this, but it's never stopped Nintendo before and I will always love them so...

New game: the Wonderful 101. This looks like a superhero version of Pikmin so it you like Pikmin you'll like this game most likely. It's due out September 15th.

Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze will be coming out on the Wii U in November. This go round DK, Diddy and Dixie are up against Vikings. There's a two player multiplayer and although being a side scroller,  the camera will be able to move in some cases as you get shot around in those barrels. Like I said Dixie is back and she will be a playable character.

Next up was a look at Bayonetta 2. It's looking good, still looks to play a lot like the first game just on a bigger scale. Bayonetta also has a new look. She's cut her hair and has a new outfit so... yeah. She's coming out on Wii U in 2014.

New game: X? I think that's what it's called. Looks like Final Fantasy with robots to me but it's due out in 2014 so maybe the more I know the more I'll want.

Super Smash Brothers is coming back people! Thank you Nintendo. All the characters from the other games are back plus a citizen from Animal Crossing and... Mega Man. Oh yes Mega Man is joining the crew for this new battle and he is looking sick! Can not wait, this one also due out in 2014 for both Wii U and 3DS.

So my predictions for the holiday season are this... Nintendo will be back in the game with it's new line up. I do think they need a price drop before the holiday season to be a real contender, but they're looking good. The XBox One will sale, but it will be mostly the XBoners who don't care about all the issues the SpyBox has and will love it till it explodes on them and then they'll run out and buy a new one. But the real winner this year will be the PS4. Being not only a hundred bucks less then the SpyBox, PS4 is looking to have the better game selection and there are more games coming out for the PS3 and the Vita to give Sony the real win this year. I don't know if Microsoft will care enough to deal with their issues, but knowing that Sony isn't putting any restrictions on the PS4 a lot of people will be turning from Microsoft for Sony.

It's been quite the E3 and my hopes are next year, I can be reporting from E3. Stay Shiny readers and keep playing. Lots of Love, Ashira.