Nintendo Direct Recap: Zelda, Pikmin, Mario Kart 8 and more

Nintendo held a Direct presentation last night, with a wide range of software covered, from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D to delicious new DLC for Mario Kart 8.

Missed out on the latest Nintendo showcase? Have no fear, the presentations are now available to watch again, and our headlines summary outlines the numerous key announcements: More portable Zelda action incoming, various ways to use amiibo figures, a tonne of indie love and adorable animated Pikmin.

UK Direct

North America Direct

Japan Direct

Nintendo 3DS Updates

• Nintendo went in straight for the kill with The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D crashing onto Nintendo 3DS next Spring.
• Nintendo announced Lost heroes 2 for Nintendo 3DS during the Japanese Nintendo Direct, bringing cross-over heroic tactical action to the handheld next February.
• The company also showcased a brief snippet of Atelier Rorona for Nintendo 3DS.
• Ultimate NES Remix is now out on the European eShop, with those in the US receiving a free Nintendo 3DS menu theme.
• Bring on the RPG action with a new trailer and details for Code Name S.T.E.A.M on Nintendo 3DS.
• A demo version for Sonic Boom on Nintendo 3DS is now available to download on the eShop, alongside special 3DS home themes.
• Diancie is now available at selected GAME stores across the UK, with a serial code to unlock the critter in Pokémon X and Pokémon Y.
  

Nintendo Wii U Updates

• Mario Kart 8 DLC was given a firm release date of 13th November, with both new and returning tracks.
• Nintendo unveiled just how amiibo figures will be used in Mario Kart 8, with players able to unlock Mii costumes.
• A demo for the critically acclaimed Pikmin 3 was released on the Wii U eShop last night, along with short animated movies penned by Shigeru Miyamoto.
• amiibo figures also work with Hyrule Warriors, and here's how.
• Bring on claymation Kirby with an exciting new trailer for the pink puffball's Wii U outing.
• Nintendo showcased how solo player will work in the new Wii U shooter, Splatoon.
• Check out over 70 exciting levels in Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker on Nintendo Wii U.
• Nintendo also showcased more footage from Xenoblade Chronicles X, in a tantalising new trailer for the Wii U RPG.
• Nintendo also announced an animé adaptation of the Samurai Warriors series.
  

Indie Updates

• Shovel Knight was released on the Nintendo eShop, for classic 2D side-scrolling action.
• Nintendo spoke to various developers during this year's IndieCade, with games including Sportsball, Costume Quest 2 and Runbow.
• Nintendo also posted eShop highlights for the coming months for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.