Nintendo Direct - 11/5/14

Nintendo has some announcements to make. Here they are.

Legend of Zelda: Magjora's Mask- You've asked for it and it's coming soon! You have 3 days to save Termina from destruction from the falling moon. The original level of challenge will be present, but it will be accessible to new players. Nintendo 3DS Spring 2015

Code Name S.T.E.A.M.- Abraham Lincoln challenges the secret agents of Steam in a game that blends turn-based battles and real-time action. Steam is a precious resource and your weapons are steam-powered. You'll need steam to move, battle, and use Overwatch to command your team against an alien invasion. Overwatch allows your teammates to interrupt enemy attacks, possibly stunning them and ending their turn early. Assemble a team of four to eliminate the aliens in each mission.
Each teammate has their own unique abilities and you can unlock new teammates, some of whom are famous. Nintendo 3DS Spring 2015

Ultimate NES Remix- The best levels from the NES Remix games on the Wii U are combined with some new challenges in this game. You can unlock Famicom Mode, which offers challenges from the version of NES Remix released in Japan. Some sound effects have been altered. Also new is Speed Mario Bros., which contains the entirety of Super Mario Bros, but everything, including Mario and enemy movements and the music at super speed. There are also online leaderboards. You can compare your scores with others in your region. You can watch replay videos of leaders. New challenges will be offered daily. You can also get a NES theme for your 3DS Home Menu when you buy the game. Nintendo 3DS December 5

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker- Control Capt. Toad as he searches for treasure. You can control the camera to view all angles of the stages. Your goal is the Power Star at the end. There are over 70 stages in the game. Toadette is a playable character and Double Cherries appear as a power-up. Each stage has a challenge. Complete it to unlock new content. It will be one of the first titles you can purchase directly from Nintendo.com as a digital code. The game will start downloading automatically. Wii U December 5

Amiibo- 12 Amiibo figures will be available at launch, November 21, the same day as Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. They can also interact with future games, unlocking new costumes and content. Li'l Mac, Zelda, Diddy Kong, Luigi, Capt. Falcon, and Pit figures will be available in December. Yoshi's Woolly World, Mario Party 10, and Capt. Toad: Treasure Tracker will get Amiibo functionality in 2015.

Mario Kart 8- The first DLC Pack will be available soon, with new courses, some of which are retro courses. Three new characters will be available: Link, Tanooki Mario, and Cat Peach. Four new cycles will be available, including the F-Wing and Master Cycle. $7.99 November 13. The second Pack will be available May 2015 for the same price and features Animal Crossing characters. A discounted combo pack will be available for $11.99. Purchase them from the eShop or the game's menu. The game is also Amiibo compatible. Scan a figure to get a special themed racing suit for the Miis.

Kirby and the Rainbow Curse- Kirby is made of clay and moves through a clay-filled world. Drawing a line with the style on the GamePad's touch screen to make a rainbow path for Kirby to roll along. Tap him to attack enemies and blast through obstacles. Up to four players can play, with Player 1 as Kirby and the others as Waddle Dees, who can move independently. They can split up to explore more effectively or carry Kirby along. Kirby can transform into moldable shapes. The game is compatible with Amiibo. Wii U February 2015

Hyrule Warriors- This game is Amiibo-compatible as well. Scanning Link's figure will unlock the Spinner, an object from Twilight Princess. All Super Smash Bros.-compatible Amiibo figures work with Hyrule Warriors, giving you a randomly-selected material, weapon, or Rupee. Amiibo compatibility will be available thorough a free software update this month. At the same time, the Twilight Princess DLC Pack will be available for purchase.

Super Smash Bros. for Wii U- The dog and duck from Duck Hunt will be playable characters. The game is not compatible with the Wii Zapper. Duck Hunt will be on the Wii U Virtual Console. A Wiimote is required.

New indie games coming include Stealth Inc. 2: A Game of Clones (Wii U), Sportsball (Wii U), Shantae and the Pirate's Curse (3DS), Art of Balance (Wii U), Shovel Knight (3DS and Wii U), and Affordable Space Adventure (Wii U). 3DS themes will be available for Shovel Knight and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal, whose demo is available now. There will be a Puzzle Swap panel for it later. In Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, there will be Mario and Luigi-themed cats with hammers.

Shigeru Miyamoto is working on some animations involving Pikmin. The idea is to allow you to see what they are doing much more clearly. They are short movies available for purchase on the eShop. You can see them in 3D on the 3DS or in HD on the Wii U. The story board created on Flipboard studios will be available for both. They will cost $4.99 on either platform. The Pikmin 3 demo is now available for free download. You can transfer save data from the demo if you purchase the game.

Xenoblade Chronicles X- The people of Earth have fled the planet in an intergalactic war. They crash-land on an unknown planet. They have to scout the terrain and conduct research. Their home base is New Los Angeles. The player must conduct research by completing quests, like hunting creatures and collecting items. This will influence the survival of humanity and the Nopons, who make a reappearance. Some quests will strengthen the bonds of friendship while others will move the story along or help other characters. The environment will be larger than that of Xenoblade Chronicles. Wii U 2015

Splatoon- There are more weapons than just paintball guns to use to cover the field in your team's ink. You can also use paint rollers and crossbows. There are points where you can launch across the map. There is a single-player mode where your character faces off against octopus enemies who also fight with ink. Wii U Q2 2015

Super Paper Mario -- Chapter: 6-4

The castles are green and Ninjerrys may appear.

76.      Wandering Spiny- normal with a sword

77.      Ripper Van Fish- normal with a sword

78.      Infinite Jump- normal with a spike and sword. He uses shockwaves.

79.      Alternate Path- normal with a sword. He jumps.

80.      Dayzee the Merciless- normal with a mace

81.      Smiling Cloud- normal with a spike and a sword. He is rainbow-colored and he flips.

82.      Bullet Bull- normal with a sword. He jumps.

83.      Block of POW- large with a club. He jumps.

84.      Inferno Flower- normal with a mace. He uses energy balls.

85.  Plugged Snifit- normal with a spike and a mace

86.  Bounding Star- tiny with a spike and a sword. He jumps and uses shockwaves.

87.  Metal Cap- normal with a spike and a sword

88.  Belly of the Yoshi- normal with a sword

89.  No Charging Chuck- normal with a mace

90.  Climbing Vine- normal with a spike and a sword. He uses shockwaves.

91.  Quizmo Question That Has No Answer- normal with a spike and a mace

92.  Strolling Ptooie- normal with a sword

93.  Fuzzy on Face- tiny with a spike and a sword. He jumps and uses shockwaves.

94.  Glitz Blade- normal with a spike and a sword. He is rainbow-colored and can flip.

95.  Cloak of Tanooki- normal with a sword

96.  Coin Harverster Without Remorse- normal with a spike and a sword

97.  Pidgit on Wind’s Breath- normal with a spike and a mace. He jumps and uses energy balls.

98.  Sensei Ruff Puff- normal with a sword. He jumps and uses shockwaves.

99.  Pit of Crying Snares- normal with a spike and a sword

100.  End Boss- large with a spike and a club. He is gold-colored and he jumps.

I beat End Boss with 5 HP left and no items. Once you defeat him, go through the door. King Sammer is dancing. Their jaws are agape at the spectacle of warrior prowess. He never imagined them as the victors. He asks if the combat got boring. Since he no longer has the Pure Heart, he offers some of his other treasures. They are the Goombella, Koops, Madame Flurrie, Yoshi, Vivian, Admiral Bobbery, and Ms. Mowz cards. The battle is over and they were most entertained. The heroes may return again for another melee. The star to end the chapter is to the left.

We are now officially done with Super Paper Mario. I will be on hiatus until Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker comes out.

Super Paper Mario -- Chapter: 6-3

The castles are orange. Ninjohns may appear.

51.      Weeping Pokey- normal with a spike and sword

52.      Hammer Uncle- normal with a mace

53.      Squatting Toad- tiny with a spike and a sword. He jumps.

54.      Ageless Goomba- normal with a sword

55.      The Negative One- normal with a sword

56.      Bob the Silent Blade- normal with a spike and sword. He uses shockwaves/

57.      Piranha Root- normal with a mace

58.      Over the Flag Pole- normal with a sword

59.      Cheep Chop- normal with a spike and sword. He is rainbow-colored and he flips.

60.  Raging Blargg- normal with a sword

61.  Sleeping Turnip- large with a club. He jumps and may roll.

62.  Way of the Blooper- normal with a sword. He uses shockwaves.

63.  Phanto Grin- normal with a spike and a sword

64.  Invisible Brock- normal with a mace. He uses energy balls.

65.  Chomp of Eternity- normal with a sword

66.  Monty Who Waits- normal with a sword. He uses shockwaves.

67.  Mustard of Doom!- normal with a spike and a sword

68.  Peanut-Butter Pider- normal with a sword

69.  Wrath of Whacka- normal with a sword. He is shiny and he flips.

70.  Micro Boomba- tiny with a sword. He jumps and uses shockwaves.

71.  Steel Clubba- normal with a mace

72.  Staggering Dizzy Fuzzy- normal with a mace

73.  Upward Leaping Ninji- normal with a spike and a sword. He jumps.

74.  Bronze Shroom- normal with a spike and a mace

75.  Lakitu Storm- normal with a sword. He is shiny and he flips.

The star is to the right of the gate. You can save now.

Super Paper Mario -- Chapter: 6-2

The castles are pink here. You may encounter Ninjoes on some stages.

26.  Grand Master Kickface- normal with a sword. He uses shockwaves.

27.  Soaring Cape- normal with a sword

28.  Yowling Yux- normal with a spike and sword

29.  Mystical Whistle- normal with a sword. He jumps.

30.  Laughing X-Naut- normal with a mace

31.  Dances on Turtles- normal with a sword

32.  Fathomless Chasm of Falling- normal with a sword. He uses shockwaves.

33. Thirsting Bones- normal with a spike and sword.

34.  Molten Panther- normal with a sword. He jumps.

35.  Peeking Boo- normal with a spike and mace

36.  Action Commander- normal with a sword. He uses shockwaves.

37.  Bullet Ill- normal with a spike and sword.

38.  Sliding Shell- tiny with a sword. He’s fast and he jumps.

39.  Software Pirate- normal with a sword. He uses shockwaves.

40.  Flailing Boom Boom- normal with a sword. He jumps.

41.  Sun of Displeasure- normal with a spike and sword. He jumps.

42.  Furious Fang of Goomba-normal with a mace

43.  Zesty Recipe- normal with a spike and a mace

44.  Warping Pipe- normal with a sword. He is rainbow-colored and he flips. Just keep breathing fire with Bowser and he’ll flip back to be defeated.

45.  Fruit in Belly- normal with sword. He uses shockwaves.

46.  Last Sheep- normal with a sword

47.  Infinity Shlurp Shlurp- normal with a spike and sword

48.  Spanner of Rock- normal with a spike and sword. He uses shockwaves.

49.  Star of Seven Shards- normal with a sword. He is rainbow-colored and he flips.

50.  Ice World- large with a spike and club.

The star is to the right. You can save now.

Super Paper Mario -- Chapter 6-1

After you defeat Dimentio and The Void closes, you can return to Flipside. Merlon will find the heroes on the towers. Merlon calls their victory a roaring success, but he’s still worried about Tippi being gone for so long. Magical events transpired and all towns are safe. He thanks the heroes and asks if they’ve heard from Tippi. No one has seen her, but he feels that she’s alive and happy. He knows there are many people the heroes wish to see, so he’ll be in his house if they want to talk to him.

After The Void closes, there’s one more trial you can do. For it, I recommend gathering as many Ultra Shroom Shakes as you can carry. There are more powerful healing items out there, but they may be more of a hassle to obtain. The remaining items you should carry are Life Shrooms and other healing items. Emergency Rations only heal 10 HP where we’re going. For my inventory, I had the following: 3 Ultra Shroom Shakes, 4 Life Shrooms, 1 Super Shroom Shake, and 2 Emergency Rations. I am level 29. When you’re ready, go through the door to Chapter 6.

We now enter the newly restored Sammer Kingdom. We can now complete the Sammer Challenge that was cut short. Go to the first gate and Jade Blooper will challenge you to the Duel of 100. He says you’ll lose your progress if you leave before the end of the 100^th fight. My initial strategy is to use Bowser to breathe fire, Barry to repel enemies (if you use Barry at the top of their jump, they’ll take damage. He can also reflect shockwaves and energy balls.), Carrie to stomp some spiked enemies, and Mario when the enemy jumps, or uses shockwaves or energy balls. This is so you can flip to dodge their attacks. You can also flip, move to a corner, then flip back and change to Bowser and use his fire breath. You can also back the Sammer Guys into a corner if they don’t jump. Push them off the edge of the stage and just breathe fire and you may eventually hit them.

1.      Jade Blooper- normal with a sword

2.      Hill with Eyes- normal with a sword

3.      Puffing Fist- normal with a sword

4.      Squatting Birdo- normal with a mace

5.      Leeping Cheep- normal with a spike and a sword

6.      Master Wiggler- normal with a sword

7.      Shoe of Kuribo- normal with a mace

8.      Guy Who Fry- normal with a sword. He jumps.

9.      Screaming Mantiss- normal with a mace

10.  Koopa in Winter- large with a club. He rolls.

11.  Footsteps of Coins- normal with a spike and a sword

12.  Urchin Lung- normal with a sword

13.  Crow Who Eats- normal with a sword. He can use shockwaves.

14.  Swollen Tongue- normal with a spike and a sword.

15.  Slipping Grip- normal with a sword. He jumps.

16.  Clammy Hand- normal with a sword. He also jumps.

17.  Forbidden Slap- normal with a sword. He jumps as well.

18.  Hairy Arantula in the Grass- tiny with a sword. He’s very fast.

19.  Another Castle- normal with a mace. He jumps.

20.  Rolling Thwomp- large with a club. He rolls.

21.  Thrashing Prawn- normal with a spike and a sword. He uses shockwaves.

22.  Thousand-Year Roar- normal with a sword. He jumps.

23.  Unshy Guy- normal with a spike and a mace

24.  Useless Badge- normal with a mace

25.  Sunshine Flood- normal with a spike and sword. He is shiny and uses shockwaves.

After this battle, you’ll find the star on the right side of the gate. You can now save.