it seems Operation Rainfall was an epic success afterall

Man Reggie kicked ass and took names in that video. Obviously Nintendo did not see Last Story as worth bringing over themselves but giving it to another publisher to bring to NA great idea. Heck Nintendo should try to find a publishing partner in NA to bring titles Nintendo does not deem as profitable to North America. Maybe sign a deal with a publishing label to be created exclusively supporting Nintendo platforms bringing over foreign Nintendo titles.

A publisher subsidiary. It would allow Nintendo to bring all of its titles to NA and the subsidiary may not require the over head Nintendo would to bring the titles over. The subsidiary would also have some of Nintendo's master pieces to themselves.

Sounds like a great idea. If I was THQ or Ubisoft I would jump at this opportunity. Devote a small localization team of say 20 to each game maybe have the subsidiary studio 100 employees strong. THQ could make some money on the side selling some of the best games Nintendo has to offer without the Dev costs. Little risk and great potential for profits that Nintendo doesn't deem worth the risk.

Widvine53, I wanted to punch him when I saw him announce it, but then again better late than never.

I'm very excited to play Mario Tennis Open online. It's gonna be awesome.

Kid Icarus looks like a winner.

Also, NoE have announced the release date for Inazuma Eleven 2:

Both Blizzard and Firestorm versions will release on 16/03

I've updated the OP with most of dates given on the Nintendo Directs and later press releases. If there is anything missing give a shout!

NoE's Direct debut went perfectly, showing support to its customers.

NoE is a couple of step ahead of NoA, Nintendo of America even won't bring The Last Story... XSEED will do it.
And Europeans got Swapnote/Letterbox message from Aunoma (I want that stationery, anyone is kind enough to send it?)

Well, that's one and a half games out of three. Operation Rainfall was a partial victory?

Damn I want a Japanese Rep in my inbox. Reggie waves his hands too much...

As thrilled as I am about The Last Story's announcement (and the possibility of XSeed doing Pandora's Tower as well) I'm more hyped about the unexpected confirmation of Project Zero 2 (FF2) and it being localized by NoE. I had thought it'd get put on WiiU instead considering how appropriate the WiiU controller would be for it.

Maybe WiiU will get a new game in the series instead.

Now if NoE ports DQX for Wii (and NoA doesn't) I will fly over the pond and give them a big kiss.

I was really pleased with Nintendo Direct. Surprised and overjoyed that FE is getting a eu release this year. And Mario Tennis has an excellent release date, it will be a Mario-Eurovision double bill that weekend. Epic.