Nintendo Direct Wii U & 3DS Highlights: Valentine’s Day Edition

As expected, there was plenty of new and intriguing information shared with us in today's Nintendo Direct . With the Wii U and 3DS both featured in today's presentation, there's certainly a lot to remember. This post will serve as a running tally for everything that happened in today's event. Keep in mind, it will be updated throughout the day as we share our thoughts and opinions.

So check out today's fun and exciting Wii U and 3DS news, and then take your guy/gal out for a lovely seafood buffet…or whatever it is you lovers do these days.

News and Announcements:

A new Animal Crossing: New Leaf gameplay trailer

HarmoKnight to make its North American debut soon

Get wet in Kersploosh!

Wii U getting Google powered City Mapping

Legend of Zelda is getting its own Miiverse community

Free game with the purchase of a 3DS XL

Marioception! Enter Luigi's dreams in Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

Nintendo rolls out more Fire Emblem: Awakening DLC today

Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon multiplayer modes detailed

Animal Crossing: New Leaf North American release date revealed

New Super Luigi Wii U coming to Wii U eShop in 2013

Mario Golf World Tour brings golf to the 3DS

To wrap it all up, what exactly do today's announcements mean for gamers?