A lot of good and fun stuff came out of the Nintendo Direct today. Nothing crazy as I'm sure they are waiting on E3 for that, but we got dates on a number of things and some stuff people were hoping for.
-Mewtwo is out on the 15th for those who got the special with both games, and then will be out on the 28th for everyone else for 4 bucks per system or 5 bucks for both. They also announced that Lucas will be the next DLC character in June.
-Next Amiibo waves are announced. May is gonna be brutal for collectors. 8 smash characters and then three Splatoon ones lol
http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-announces-three-more-waves-in-smash-bros-amiibo-line-289866.phtml-The Yoshi Woolly World amiibo will not be a figure, but a super cute yarn plush that has the amiibo stuff on his butt. He basically implements the double cherry from 3D World so you have an extra Yoshi with you. Three different colors for the amiibo.
http://www.destructoid.com/yoshi-s-woolly-world-gets-super-cute-yarn-amiibo-and-uk-release-date-289868.phtml-Mario Maker is getting bumped down to September, but at least has a date now.
-Splatoon amiibo's will come in a three pack or separate if wanted. May 29th release for Splatoon.
http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-tries-something-new-for-splatoon-amiibo-289870.phtml-Apparently Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem has been a thing for years, but now it actually has something to show off lol
http://www.destructoid.com/first-look-at-shin-megami-tensei-x-fire-emblem-289874.phtml-Wii U will now have the N64 and DS for the virtual console. Full control customization. Super Mario 64 and Yoshi Island DS are supposed to be available now, with Warioware Touched, Mario Kart 7, and Donkey Kong 64 later this month.
http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-bringing-ds-n64-virtual-console-to-wii-u-289871.phtml-The Attack on Titan 3DS game and Fatal Frame on Wii U are getting localized. So happy for Fatal Frame! Of which that will be out sometime this year, with Attack on Titan in May.
-Free to play Pokemon Rumble World out on April 8.
-The Puzzle & Dragons bundle will be out on May 22nd.
-Amiibo cards are now a thing, and will first be used for a new Animal Crossing game that will be focused on decorating houses for the animal friends. No date for Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer other than fall.
http://www.destructoid.com/animal-crossing-gets-the-first-wave-of-amiibo-cards-289881.phtml-New Fire Emblem out in 2016.
-Tons of Mario Kart 8 news. First they moved up the release date of the next DLC to April 23rd! A new free update will add a faster and harder 200cc mode. And there are costumes that can be worn by Mii's through amiibo support like Sonic, Pac Man, etc. They also might've hinted at more coming in the future, but not much to look into with that right now.
http://www.destructoid.com/animal-crossing-gets-the-first-wave-of-amiibo-cards-289881.phtml-More amiibo news, Marth is getting a re-release in May. Ness is confirmed as a Gamestop exclusive.