Nintendo Direct Recap: Zelda, Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Professor Layton and more!

Missed the latest Nintendo Direct presentation or wish to catch-up on the news? Here's your one-stop 3DS/Wii U recap.

Nintendo took the digital stage once again to remind fans of what's in store for the remainder of 2013 on both Nintendo WIi U and 3DS, including The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, Etrian Odyssey IV, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Sonic Lost World and Rayman Legends.

There were also a few teasers including confirmation that Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney is leaving Japan for Europe/North America in 2014.

Europe Nintendo Direct Presentation

North America Nintendo Direct Presentation

General Updates

• Luigi has been confirmed to return to the Super Smash Bros. series in both the 3DS and Wii U versions.
• A new trailer for Sonic Lost World on Wii U and 3DS was shown, demonstrating a co-op ability where players can design mini RC crafts on the 3DS and control them on Wii U.

Wii U Updates

• Nintendo showed a meaty new trailer for Pokémon Rumble U, confirming upcoming incentives to release passwords to unlock certain Pokémon in the game. Poké Rumble U is out 15th August in Europe and 29th August in North America.
• New gameplay for Rayman Legends was shown, including a first look at a bonus Mario costume for Rayman and Luigi look for Globox. The game launches 30th August in Europe and September 3rd in North America.
• Nintendo also showed more of Art Academy: Sketchpad, an interactive app with a full range of art tools to allow players to create full-colour works to share to Miiverse.
• More footage from The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD was shown, with a 4th October release date set. North America is still listed as October.
• Nintendo also included a huge range of Indie titles on the way to the Wii U eShop in a new show reel.
• A dedicated Nintendo Direct for The Wonderful 101 will air at 4pm CEST on 9th August.
• Nintendo launched the Animal Crossing Plaza, a new social hub for Wii U players and Animal Crossing fans. As a free eShop download, it lets players upload photos from New Leaf onto Miiverse and find posts about specific animals.

Nintendo 3DS Updates

• Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy was set for an 8th November release in Europe and is scheduled for 2014 in North America.
• Nintendo surprised fans with an announcement that Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney will land sometime in 2014 in Europe/US.
• A new Animal Crossing: New Leaf: Welcome a Friend Promotion launched in Europe to allow fans to recommend new 3DS XL owners to receive a free New Leaf download.
  [li]Nintendo also had a new look at the KORG MO1D, a digital music workstation on the way to Nintendo 3DS.
• Etrian Odyssey IV: Legends of the Titan out 30th August, whilst Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers is out 13th September.
• The classic Super Mario Bros. 2 is now on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console. Super Mario Bros. 3 is due later this year.
• The classic Japanese rare shooter Summer Carnival '92: RECCA is heading to the eShop on 15th August.

What are your favourite announcements and games shown during the latest Nintendo Direct presentation?