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　　头文字D：完美换档 ONLINE

　　3DS新作《头文字D：完美换档 ONLINE》是一款基本免费游戏，在游戏中玩家将化身憧憬藤原拓海技术的赛车手，和在《头文字D》中登场的多位角色展开竞速。在秋名、赤城等原作中熟悉的山顶路段进行最速竞赛。

　　本作将于2014年春配信，目前正在募集内测参加者。而在本次直面会结束后官方还将配信新宣传片。

   

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　　路易医生：细菌扑灭

　　《路易医生：细菌扑灭》是在本次直面会上才公开的WiiU新作，游戏将于2014年1月15日发售。其实本作还是和早年的《马里奥医生》比较类似，玩家们将利用不同的胶囊组合来消灭各种病毒。此外，本作还将对应网络游戏功能。

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　　任天堂大乱斗

　　虽然本次的直面会中，任天堂并没有公开《任天堂大乱斗》的发售日，不过他们还是放出了一点新情报。本作中，来自《马里奥银河》系列的罗塞塔和她的搭档琪可也将参战，罗塞塔将手持仙女棒施展华丽的攻击，而琪可则能够进行支援。

　　本作将于2014年内发售，登录WiiU和3DS双平台。

   

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　　马里奥赛车8

　　虽然有些遗憾，不过任天堂仍然没有在本次的直面会中确认《马里奥赛车8》的具体发售日。不过官方放出了游戏的新宣传片，从中我们可以看到机场和云海等许多有趣的新舞台，而且还有越野车等一些新型载具，看上去非常有趣。而不少人物的婴儿般以及《马里奥银河》系列的罗塞塔也确认登场。

　　本作将于2014年春季发售，对应WiiU平台。

   

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岩田聪表示不会因为任天堂业绩不理想而辞职

　　此前任天堂公司终于宣布下调财年预期，并确认他们正处于250亿日元的赤字苦境中，这样一来任天堂已经连续三年出现亏损。尽管如此，任天堂社长岩田聪表示他还不打算就此辞职。

　　在大阪举行的新闻发布会上，岩田聪对连续三年亏损的事实向广大投资者道歉，但他表示任天堂的管理层不会出现任何即时变化。他还表示对公司现在的状况负有责任，现在应该尽快让任天堂的经营状况好转，而他将作为社长见证这一切。

　　此外任天堂将于2014年1月30日召开经营方针说明会，对短期和中长期的经营方针进行说明，相信届时将会透露更多新信息。

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Fami通中文特企 在3DS和WiiU上体验怀旧老游戏

　　最新一期Fami通中文杂志刊登了“我们的怀旧游戏”特企，针对在3DS和WiiU上推出的怀旧老游戏下载，编辑们展开了热烈的讨论。特别是在WiiU上的《超级马里奥》体验获得了一致好评。

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岩田聪和宫本茂因为Wii U成绩低下而自动降薪

　　日本的报纸Nekkei最近报道称，任天堂的总裁岩田聪将自动降薪50%，而任天堂另外两名总监，包括《马里奥》系列的创始人宫本茂将遭到30%的降薪。其他任天堂的董事会成员将遭到20%的降薪。

　　在一月初，任天堂就曾表示因为低过预期太多的Wii U和3DS的销量，公司将可能在本个财政年度遭受1.47亿英镑的损失。

　　公司最新的财务报告显示从去4月至今年12月，公司的收入持续下降了9个月。尽管最终仍然有5950万英镑的收入，但是也比去年下降了30%。

　　任天堂表示正在考虑一个新的商业结构，但是也表示公司的命运不能只是靠在移动设备上开发游戏而改变。

　　岩田聪表示：“我们的生意不能一直失败下去。我们必须做出选择。

　　我们正在考虑一个新的商业结构。有鉴于移动设备的流行，我们当然也在研究如何利用这些设备来拓展商机。这并不是简单的在智能手机上推出马里奥系列。”

　　公司正在为移动设备开发迷你游戏的说法也被否认，在一个官方的声明中，任天堂表示：“公司的意图并不是在移动设备上推出任天堂的游戏，我们可以确认目前没有在移动设备上推出迷你游戏的计划。”

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岩田聪：任天堂考虑将会在未来进行兼并和收购

　　 在今年1月曝出季度表现不佳后，任天堂还是死撑着在决算会上憋出了一句“绝不出手游 专注健康机”。但实际表现如何，该公司其实心知肚明。为了挽回颓势，任天堂似乎已决定拥抱新的商业策略，并将目光投向一个不同的未来。在一次接受《日本经济新闻》采访时，任天堂CEO岩田聪表示：该公司应该"摒弃过往的商业假设，并考虑兼并和收购的可能"。

　　鉴于岩田聪并未深入潜在的合并与收购的任何细节，这种转变或许不会很快到来。亡羊补牢犹未晚，在销售不振和利润低下的刺激下，希望老任还是努力把握下大方向吧。

　　在平板/智能手机的冲击下，任天堂的Wii系列甚至没能在Xbox One和PS4的夹缝中求得风光。截止2013年12月底，该公司的市值为124亿美元，趁着现在还有钱，赶紧干点正事。

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Today's Nintendo Direct Information

Nintendo Direct Video Details News for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS

Nintendo detailed major announcements for its Wii U home console and Nintendo 3DS portable system in the first Nintendo Direct of 2014. Launch dates and details for multiple games were revealed, including new characters in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, and Mario Kart 8 for Wii U. Nintendo also announced specifics about the addition of Game Boy Advance games to the Wii U Virtual Console service. NES Remix 2 is also on the way, complete with a Luigi-themed surprise. And a pair of games coming to the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS – Steel Diver: Sub Wars and Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball – demonstrate unique new ways for players to acquire add-on content.

Some of today’s announcements included:

Wii U News

• Mario Kart 8: For the first time ever in any game, all of Bowser’s seven Koopalings are playable characters. Players with a taste for being bad can get ready to challenge gravity on the race track with Iggy, Larry, Lemmy, Ludwig, Morton, Roy and Wendy. The game launches in stores and in the Nintendo eShop on May 30.

• Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: Little Mac, the hero of the Punch-Out!! boxing games, will make his first appearance as a playable character in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. game. The game will launch in stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS in 2014.

• Game Boy Advance Games: Portable classics will start making their way to the Wii U Virtual Console in April, starting with fan favourites such as Metroid Fusion, Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga and Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3. Additional games will follow every month.

• Bayonetta 2: A new trailer for the title from Platinum Games showed off some new game features. The game is scheduled to launch later this year.

• New game-play footage was shown for the in-development title from Monolith Soft. The game’s battle system is based on Xenoblade Chronicles for Wii. Additional updates will be announced in the future.

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• NES Remix 2: This second installment of the mashup of classic Nintendo games features challenges from later NES games like Super Mario Bros. 3, Kirby’s Adventure and Metroid. Just like NES Remix, the sequel includes stages from the original games with new challenges, as well as modified stages that introduce new elements. The game is scheduled to be available April 25 for $14.99. Best of all, players can unlock a free bonus game:

• Super Luigi Bros.: This is a full game based on a challenge from NES Remix. It contains all the levels from the original Super Mario Bros. game, only now it stars Luigi and requires players to navigate familiar levels in an unheard-of way – by running to the left! The game even incorporates Luigi’s signature high jump. It’s a fun new spin on a classic game.

• Child of Light: In this RPG from Ubisoft, players take on the role of young Princess Aurora, who is on a quest to retrieve three sources of light from the evil queen. She must fight monsters and solve puzzles to progress. She is assisted by her firefly companion Igniculous, who can heal party members during battles and write messages in light to interact with other players. The game is scheduled to launch April 30 for $14.99 CDN.

Nintendo 3DS News

• Yoshi’s New Island: Yoshi gets to bash and thrash his environment by throwing around Mega Eggdozers and Metal Eggdozers. Yoshi also can transform into a variety of objects, such as a jackhammer or a submarine, both of which can be manipulated using the Nintendo 3DS gyro controls. A certain type of star even transforms him into Super Yoshi, giving him the ability to fly through the sky or run along walls and ceilings. Players who are having trouble completing a level might see the appearance of Flutter Wings, which let Yoshi fly through the air. Yoshi’s New Island is scheduled to launch March 14 in stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.

• Mario Golf: World Tour: In addition to previously announced multiplayer features, the game will also include the Castle Club, a single-player clubhouse area that offers a variety of areas to help players hone their skills. The Castle Club includes golf courses, tournaments, training areas, shops, locker rooms and a café. A training area lets them focus on specific aspects of their game, such as putting. Players can customise their Mii characters using items sold at the shop, including clubs, golf balls and clothing. Different combinations of gear can affect a player’s performance. Mario Golf: World Tour is scheduled to launch May 2 in stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.

• Kirby: Triple Deluxe: Kirby has always had the power to inhale his enemies and take on their abilities. Each copy ability can let him do a variety of actions and moves, depending on which buttons are pressed. The game includes a huge number of collectibles for players to find, from hidden 8-bit keychains to Sun Stones. The game takes advantage of the StreetPass feature to deliver better items to players. Kirby: Triple Deluxe is scheduled to launch May 2 in stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.

• Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy: The game includes the series’ famous mind-bending puzzles as well as collectible items and scavenger hunts that can be shared via StreetPass. The game launches February 28 in stores and in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.

• Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate: Hunt alongside friends online in the most dynamic Monster Hunter game ever. Capcom’s action RPG is coming to North America in early 2015 with more content and options than ever before.

Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS

• Steel Diver: Sub Wars: AVAILABLE NOW! This strategic first-person shooter is the successor to Steel Diver. It features more tactical action game play than typical shooters, as players are asked to navigate heavy-duty submarines while staying one step ahead of their enemies. People can compete in local four-on-four team sub battles and go online to battle submariners from around the world (as long as each person downloads the game for him- or herself). A free version that features two basic submarines, the beginning of the single-player mission mode and multiplayer features is now available for download. An upgrade to the full Premium version of the game is also available for purchase within the in-game menu for $9.99.

• Inazuma Eleven: AVAILABLE NOW! In this soccer-themed RPG, players help their team go from underdogs to champions by training, learning new skills and recruiting the best players around. High-tension soccer battles require players to marshal all their teammates’ special moves, from flaming tornado kicks to mind-bending acrobatics. The INAZUMA ELEVEN franchise has passionate fans in Japan and Europe, and it makes its North American debut today. The game is now available for download for $19.99.

• Pokémon Battle Trozei: This fast-paced Pokémon puzzle game has players matching Pokémon to clear them while battling and collecting other Pokémon. The game includes every single known Pokémon – more than 700 of them – from Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue to Pokémon X and Pokémon Y. Caught Pokémon can be used by players during battles to help them and will even grow in strength and inflict greater damage the more they are used. The game also features four-player co-op play, and is scheduled to be available March 20 for $7.99.

• Rusty’s Real Deal Baseball: Ex-pro baseball player and dog Rusty Slugger owns a sports shack. He’s broke with 10 puppies to feed, so he offers a variety of baseball mini-games for sale, themed around the simple pleasures of baseball. Players can bat, pitch, catch and even umpire. The initial software containing a part of the first mini-game is free, but players can purchase additional mini-games in a unique way: by haggling to lower the real-world price for each downloadable game. Additional games start at $4 apiece, but giving Rusty items or listening to his problems might improve his mood and motivate him to offer steep discounts. The game is scheduled to launch in April.

• WEAPON SHOP de OMASSE: This is the fourth and final game in what is known in Japan as the GUILD01 series, which has delivered games like LIBERATION MAIDEN and CRIMSON SHROUD to the Nintendo eShop. In comedian Yoshiyuki Hirai’s tribute to classic role-playing games, players are tasked with managing a weapon shop inside an RPG. Players tap the touch screen in time with music to forge their weapons. Optimal timing and forge temperatures lead to better weapons for heroes to take on quests. The stronger the weapons, the more successful the heroes. The game is scheduled to be available February 20 for $7.99.