My impressions (these are just my opinions, so don't get mad if I'm dismissive
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Mario and Luigi: Dream Team - Really looking forward to this one. I've played all of the Mario and Luigi games so far, and they're all fantastic.
Mario Golf - I haven't played any of the Mario Golf games. I've heard quite a bit of negativity about Mario Tennis Open, so I've shied away from Mario sports games. Care to convince me otherwise?
Mario Party - Mario Party 9 (2) is what I get from this. I did enjoy Mario Party 9 however, and I hope it will be more distinctive than what it apparently looks like.
Anything Wii U - I don't have a Wii U, but Earthbound and GBA VC games make it all the more appealing.
Yoshi's Island - I don't really enjoy the Yoshi's Island series that much after playing SMA3, so I'm not very hyped for this.
DK Country Returns 3D - I haven't played any Donkey Kong Country games.
Mario and Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move - Similar to Yoshi's Island; after playing Mario vs Donkey Kong, I'm not hyped for this game.
LEGO City Undercover: The Chase Begins - I'm more interested in the Wii U version than this one.
Animal Crossing New Leaf XL Bundle - Love the game, but not the 3DS XL design.
Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy - I've played all five Layton games so far, so bring on the final one!
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy - Has a hardcore feel to it. Unfortunately, that falls outside my zone of appeal.
The Legend of Zelda - I'm quite reluctant on this one. I disliked the DS Zeldas and I don't think this one will change that. The drawing transformation was kind of off to me.
Anything else: A blunt 'not interested', with the exception of Fire Emblem: Awakening, which I'll try to buy as my friend's birthday present.
Despite my narrow interests, I found this Nintendo Direct to be an excellent one. Can't wait for MALDT, PLATAL, Pok?mon X/Y and of course Animal Crossing: New Leaf