Nintendo Direct Recap 4/20/12

For those who were unable to view Nintendo Direct, here is a summary of the events that took place during the broadcast.

  • Kirby 20th anniversary, Club Nintendo Japan to get Kirby themed items
  • Just Dance Wii 2 in the works which is basically a Japanese music centered version of Just Danc 3
  • Pokemon AR Searcher announced, AR shooter, 300 Yen
  • Pokedex Pro app for 3DS, 1,500 Yen
  • Third party showcase included:
    Guild 01, Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry’s Wonderland 3D, Etrian Odyessey IV, Little Battler eXperience, Taiko Drum Master Chibi Dragon, Rune Factory 4, Project X Zone
  • More games showcased:
    Mario Tennis Open, Culdcept, Culchobit
  • New firmware announced, will bring folders and the ability to patch games
  • Adding in the ability to patch games. Mario Kart 7 will get a patch to fix some shortcut issues
  • Kid Icarus CD available through Club Nintendo (Japan)
  • Fire Emblem has a free DLC until May 31st, more will come April 26th and be priced at 250 and 350 Yen.
  • Monster Hunter 3G and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy getting more DLC
  • Animal Crossing coming along nicely, will be released in the Fall (3DS)
  • New Super Mario Bros. 2 announced and brief gameplay shown
  • Various videos shown at the end