Nintendo Direct- 5/17/2013 - Video and Written Summary

During this morning's Nintendo Direct, there were a few surprises, and there is plenty of information to report. A new Mario & Sonic Olympics game was revealed, and Iwata announced a new Sonic the Hedgehog game exclusively for the Wii U and 3DS. In addition, there are new details on Resident Evil: Revelations, New Super Luigi U, and Pikmin 3. Full video and written summary after the break.

Resident Evil: Revelations - Wii U Features Trailer

One of the many features.

Capcom has released a new trailer for Resident Evil: Revelations which shows some of the features exclusive to the Wii U version. Naturally there's Off-TV Play, and you can also use the GamePad at various parts of the game to interact with the environment. In addition, it looks like there will be Miiverse integration as well, complete with the ability to leave messages for other players to find. Video after the break.

Capcom reveals details about Wii U version of Resident Evil: Revelations

Capcom has confirmed that Rachel, who appeared in the 3DS version of Resident Evil: Revelations, will be a playable character along with Hunk in Raid Mode. In addition, there will be two new enemies: the Wall Blister, and a "surprise new creature."

The company has also revealed some details about Wii U exclusive features. Here's an excerpt from the press release:

Wii U players will be able to take advantage of the unique features of that system with three different styles of play. Using the screen on the GamePad players can quickly access their map and weapons, or switch the GamePad out for a Wii U pro controller. Alternatively, players are able to transfer all the horror to the GamePad as the title utilizes Off TV play.

The Miiverse feature will offer Wii U players further exclusives. Players can post a dying message on the Game Over screen for other players around the world to see. The ‘Creatures Voice’ function allows players to personalize the thoughts of enemies in Raid Mode to taunt their friends. Screens of all the Wii U functions can be downloaded here. 

Source: Capcom via Go Nintendo

Resident Evil Revelations - Infernal Mode trailer

Capcom has released a new trailer for the console version of Resident Evil Revelations which shows off the new "Infernal Mode."  It is supposed to be "extremely difficult" and unleashes waves of enemies at the player. Changes include remixed enemy placement, new item placement, and "terror around every corner." Video after the break.

Wii U version of Resident Evil: Revelations features off-TV play and Pro Controller support

You won't need a TV to play.

According to the latest issue of Official Nintendo Magazine, the Wii U version of Resident Evil: Revelations will feature off-TV play and support for the Pro Controller. In addition, the GamePad touchscreen can be used to switch weapons and view maps while playing. Here's what the game's producer, Tsukasa Takenaka, told the publication.

I wouldn’t want to be so presumptuous as to say that everyone will enjoy one version more than another, but there are definitely features in the Nintendo Wii U version that are not found on other consoles.

Source: Official Nintendo Magazine via Nintendo Life

Capcom director thinking about Resident Evil game for Wii U

He made this happen on the 3DS. Imagine what he could do on the Wii U.

Koshi Nakanishi, the director of Resident Evil: Revelations for the 3DS, spoke to Official Nintendo Magazine about the Wii U, saying he is impressed by Nintendo's new console and believes the GamePad would allow him to create a "very unique and fun Resident Evil game."

Nakanishi: "The Wii U certainly looks like it will enable creators to come up with all kinds of never-before-seen gameplay ideas. There are lots of things I’d like to try out on it."

"If I was to work on a game for the Wii U, I would definitely want to make something that couldn’t be done on any other hardware."

"The GamePad’s separate screen enables so many possibilities, and playing on a television screen would enable sharing the experience in a way that wasn’t possible on Nintendo 3DS. I feel it would let us create a very unique and fun Resident Evil game."

Source: Official Nintendo Magazine