<p>You can watch the Nintendo Direct in it&#8217;s entirety <strong><a href="http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/03-03-2016/#/video-1ndirect">here</a></strong>.</p>
<p>The Nintendo Direct posted today shows the lineup for Spring and Summer Wii U and 3DS titles.</p>
<p>With so much content being squeezed into a short time slot, this article will give the high points. To start with, what is the difference between the <a href="https://askanydifference.com/difference-between-nintendo-wii-and-nintendo-wii-u/">Nintendo wii gaming options</a>? The Wii U is finally getting a bit more love with the upcoming titles and updates:</p>
<p><em>Star Fox Zero</em> is being released on April 22nd and when purchasing the packaged version for $59.99, customers will also get a copy of <em>Star Fox Guard</em>. Both games will be available on the eShop at separate prices.</p>
<p><amp-youtube layout="responsive" width="500" height="281" data-videoid="htMRhXPzYhY" title="Star Fox Zero - &#039;Let&#039;s Rock &; Roll!&#039; Game Trailer"><a placeholder href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htMRhXPzYhY"><img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/htMRhXPzYhY/hqdefault.jpg" layout="fill" object-fit="cover" alt="Star Fox Zero - &#039;Let&#039;s Rock &; Roll!&#039; Game Trailer"></a></amp-youtube></p>
<p><em>Paper Mario: Color Splash, </em>a new action-adventure RPG will be released later this year with more information to follow from Nintendo.</p>
<p><em>Super Mario Maker</em> is getting a new update on March 9th which will add Super Expert Mode to 100-Mario Challenge. Plus 12 brand new Mystery Mushroom costumes are to be added to the Challenge along with even more tools to create levels.</p>
<p><em>Mario &; Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games&#8217; </em>Wii U edition is being released on June 24th.</p>
<p><em>Splatoon</em> gets some love this Spring with updates for matchmaking and weapons to improve gameplay.</p>
<p><em>Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE</em> from Atlus is a mix of a JRPG and Pop Idol singers/music. It launches on June 24th. This game will surely mix up the Wii U&#8217;s library!</p>
<p><em>LOST REAVERS</em> is a free-to-play online game. The open beta begins on April 14th with the complete release on April 28th.</p>
<p><amp-youtube layout="responsive" width="500" height="281" data-videoid="s6SRm1QdQjU" title="Lost Reavers Trailer"><a placeholder href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6SRm1QdQjU"><img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/s6SRm1QdQjU/hqdefault.jpg" layout="fill" object-fit="cover" alt="Lost Reavers Trailer"></a></amp-youtube></p>
<p>These new games and updates will surely encourage more indoor gaming hours this spring and summer! Let us know which Wii U games you are looking forward to playing from the Direct in the comment section below.</p>
<p>Via Nintendo Press Room</p>
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March’s Nintendo Direct Wii U Highlights
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By Eleni-chan

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