Here’s the rundown on the Japanese Nintendo Direct of 8.29.14 with mostly Nintendo 3DS news.

• Shulk from Xenoblade Chronicles as a playable character in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.  — 0:02

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• Registering both versions of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U for it’s soundtracks on Club Nintendo.  — 3:18

• New trailer for Square Enix’s Bravely Second. Release date  is this winter in Japan for Nintendo 3DS.  — 3:52

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• Release date for Final Fantasy Explorers this winter in Japan on December 18 for Nintendo 3DS.  — 8:43

• One Piece: Super Grand Battle! X coverage of it’s playable characters, battle system and stages. Release date is on November 13 in Japan for Nintendo 3DS.  — 8:58
• Etrian Odyssey 2 remake for the 3DS as Etrian Odyssey Untold 2. Release date is on November 13 in Japan for Nintendo 3DS.  — 11:01

• 3DS home menu themes are coming this October in the Nintendo eShop following a system update. Variety of themes will be purchase and downloaded from the Theme Shop (which will be added into the system’s home menu). The Legend of Zelda, Animal Crossing, and Mario themes will be available at launch. — 13:32

• New Nintendo 3DS model announcement and entire presentation that details everything new about the system. It also showcases a port of the Wii title Xenoblade Chronicles on the New 3DS. — 14:27

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Xenoblade Chronicles on New 3DS

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