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| Nintendo news this week includes Splatoon's new levels and gear |
NINTENDO Direct was full of new Nintendo news for fans wanting to know more on the release of the Legend of Zelda on Wii U, the new levels and gear coming to Splatoon and the latest Pokemon news.
The Japanese games giant is set to continue supporting their exclusive shooter, with new content set to be launched until 2017.
November 13 at 1am in the UK, a new Splatoon update arrives adding more than 40 new pieces of gear, including winter gear and bandanas.
Two new levels will be added to Splatoon on November 14, Muse D'd Alfonsino arrives first and features revolving obstacles.
Check out some of the fresh new gear coming to #Splatoon tonight! pic.twitter.com/jopkrLBrBs
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
The Nintendo Direct event also gave a sneak peek of the Mahi-Mahi Resort stage, which currently has no set release date on Wii U.
Nintendo also revealed more on some new events coming this December, including an official Nintendo Treehouse Splatoon Tournament featuring competitive game play as well as tips for players about setting up their own tournaments.
Fans were also given confirmation from Nintendo today that the new Legend of Zelda title on Wii U will arrive in 2016.
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| The Legend of Zelda is heading to Wii U in 2016 |
It was confirmed during Nintendo Direct, including a new teaser image showing a hooded Link and also the news that a Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD edition will launch for Wii U in 2016.
Other announcements included the original Pokemon series of Red, Blue and Yellow coming to the Nintendo 3DS and Final Fantasy 7’s Cloud being added to the Super Smash Bros. roster.
Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow will arrive in the eShop on February 27 and will allow fans to battle wirelessly, while a "free-to-start" Pokemon Picross game is set to launch in December.
Cloud, meanwhile, will make his Smash debut along with a brand new Midgar level, a range of costumes, and some Chocobo alternatives too.
Grab your ridiculously oversized sword! Cloud from Final Fantasy VII is coming to #SmashBros as a playable fighter! pic.twitter.com/2iXvZjf8AG
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 12, 2015
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