Nintendo Direct News
Talking Point After A September No-Show, Will There Be An October Nintendo Direct?
No Nintendo 'nnouncements?
We're now one full week into October following the first September since 2016 without a really big Nintendo Direct. Looking back at our Nintendo Direct broadcast history guide, it's all there in black and white (well, red and white). 2020's Direct might have been a Super Mario-focused job themed around that series' 35th...
Poll With 'Switch 2' Rumours Swirling, Will There Be A September Direct This Year?
Time's a-ticking
It's a fool's errand to try and predict Nintendo's plans but come with us as we don our red noses and white facepaint because we're about to do just that. It's September, and that usually means there's a Direct in the works. Sure, Nintendo has been known to mix things up when it comes to showcases (just look at last month's...
News Trails In The Sky Dev Apparently 'Surprised' By Recent Nintendo Direct Reveal
Nihon Falcom's president says he didn't know about it
Nintendo's Direct broadcasts come with all sorts of exciting news, and during the latest 'Partner Showcase' in August, developer Nihon Falcom even got a surprise. According to the developer's president Toshiro Kondo, he wasn't actually aware Nintendo would reveal Trails in the Sky the 1st during...
Round Up Here's What Was In Japan's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase And Indie World (August 2024)
New announcements, trailers and much more
Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase and Indie World broadcast was filled with all sorts of announcements, but not all of them were actually featured in the local presentation. As usual, Japan's Direct was a little bit different, and sprinkled throughout it were all sorts of exclusive announcements. There...
Reaction Shadow Drops & Surprises - A Stuffed Direct With Something For Everyone
How did you find the Indie World & Partner Showcase?
Have we all recovered yet? On the surface, today's Nintendo Direct Indie World & Partner Showcase wasn't as show-stopping as the main June 2024 Direct. It was never going to be: by name and virtue alone, this is a Zelda and Mario-free presentation. And we're slowly approaching the end of the...
All games and trailers from the August 27th double presentation
The August 2024 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase and Indie World Showcase was a 42-minute double presentation of games from third parties and independent developers coming to Switch in 2024 and 2025. The last Indie World was back in April and there was a Partner Showcase in February,...
News Rune Factory: Guardians Of Azuma Promises A "Bold New Direction" For Franchise
Sprouts Spring 2025
Marvelous officially revealed Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma during today's Partner Showcase. Previously known as Project Dragon, we now have a release window for the game — Spring 2025. Taking fans to a brand new world — the land of the East, known as Azuma — you assume the powers of the Earth Dancer in the hope that...
News Yakuza Kiwami Brings The Dragon Of Dojima To Switch For The First Time
Arrives October
So, file this under an unexpected port — Yakuza Kiwami is coming to Nintendo Switch, and it's out on 24th October 2024. This is the first time the Yakuza — now known as Like a Dragon — series is appearing on a Nintendo console. Yakuza Kiwami originally launched on PS4 in 2016, and is a remake of the very first Yakuza game,...
News Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Punches Up September Release
Physical editions coming later
We were hoping we'd get a release date for Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics during today's Partner Showcase, and Capcom has delivered. The upcoming compilation for these classic fighting games will be launched on the Switch eShop on 12th September 2024. Pre-orders are available now on the Switch...
News Here's Your First Look At Sea Of Stars' Upcoming Free DLC 'Throes Of The Watchmaker'
Launching Spring 2025
Today's Indie World gave us our very first look at Sea of Stars' upcoming DLC, Throes of the Watchmaker, which will be launching in Spring 2025. Throes of the Watchmaker will take Zale and Valere to a miniature clockwork world called Horloge, where they will make friends with a brand new character. Both Zale and Valere will...
News Gorgeous Action-Platformer 'Neva' Delivers Release Date
Now and foreva
Nomada Studios, the team behind the stunning platformer GRIS, has finally given us a release date for its follow-up game Neva. The game will work its way into hearts around the world on 15th October 2024. In Neva, you play as Alba, a woman who is bonded to a young wolf after they encounter dark forces. The pair have to run and fight...
Watch Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase & Indie World - Live!
Double whammy
Well folks, we're back with another Nintendo Indie World showcase. Oh, and a Partner Direct too. What's that..? Two presentations back-to-back?! Yeah, you better believe it. As such, we've got roughly 40 minutes' worth of reveals, announcements, and updates to look forward to, so make sure you join us here at 3pm BST / 7am PT / 10am...
News Nintendo Reminds Us It's Not Ready To Announce The "Switch Successor"
For the second week in a row...
There's already a lot of excitement for the Switch successor, but Nintendo has made it clear it's not ready to announce or reveal this device just yet. In case you missed it, the most recent reminder was issued alongside the Partner Showcase and Indie World announcement, with the company mentioning how there would be...
Gallery Here's A Closer Look At The Nintendo Museum - Exhibits, Interactive Experiences & Much More
Everything on show during Nintendo's 'Museum Direct'
The Nintendo Museum is finally opening this year and now that Nintendo has given us a preview in the latest Direct broadcast, we've put together this gallery capturing its retro history. As previously revealed, the museum is built on the site of Nintendo's original factory (the Nintendo Uji Ogura...
News It's Official, The Nintendo Museum Opens October 2024
"A free Nintendo Account is required to make a reservation"
Well, we've just had our first proper look at the Nintendo Museum, courtesy of Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto and at the very end of the broadcast, an opening date was confirmed. The official launch for this new museum located in Kyoto, Japan will take place this year on 2nd October 2024:...
Watch Nintendo Museum Direct - Live!
Tour de force
In what might be one of the company's most unexpected moves of late, Nintendo has announced a new Direct presentation, but this time focusing solely on its Nintendo Museum, due to open in Fall 2024 in Kyoto, Japan. So no, there won't be any game announcements during this Direct and certainly no mention of the Nintendo Switch...
News Nintendo Announces 'Nintendo Museum Direct'
Don't expect news about games or the "Switch successor"
In some surprise news, Nintendo has announced a 'Nintendo Direct' tour of the Nintendo Museum this week. According to Nintendo of America, this livestream will take place on 19th August at 3pm PT. <time style="list">19th Aug 2024 11pm BST</time> The showcase will run for...
News Nintendo Showcases All June 2024 Direct Games With Colourful New Graphic
Big names, small names, they're all here
Did you need reminding that there was an excellent Nintendo Direct earlier this week? No? Well, Nintendo is going to do it anyway. As per usual, the Big N has shared a new infographic featuring every single game that featured during the Nintendo Direct June 2024 Showcase. We're sure you all remember the big...
Reaction A Direct That Delivered, And Shows That Switch Still Has Plenty Of Pep
How would you rate it?
Well, well, that was a packed one, wasn't it? We've gotta be honest, expectations were sensibly low around these parts. For every wild card dream we had of a new Mario & Luigi or that 2D Zelda we've been hoping Grezzo would make as a follow-up to Link's Awakening, there was a wise voice in our ear warning us to be...
Guide Nintendo Direct June 2024: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
Round Up: Everything announced in the June '24 Direct
Well, the June 2024 Nintendo Direct has been broadcast. Nintendo warned us that there was definitely a Summer Direct coming (as is typical), and the 40-minute presentation was packed with Switch announcements for games coming in the second half of 2024, plus a select few for 2025. Metroid Prime 4...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Finally Gets Release Date, I & II Remakes Confirmed
The wait is almost over
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake was teased a few weeks ago by Square Enix, but during today's Nintendo Direct, we got oh, so much more news than just the one game. First up, Dragon Quest III HD-2D will be launching on Switch on 14th November 2024. This one was initially revealed in the Dragon Quest 35th anniversary...
News Apple Arcade Smash 'Hello Kitty Island Adventure' Comes To Switch In 2025
Hello there, Kitty!
Developer Sunblink is bringing its cosy life sim adventure game Hello Kitty Island Adventure to Nintendo Switch in 2025 as a timed console exclusive. Revealed during today's Nintendo Direct, with the cutesy Sanrio + Animal Crossing vibes, we're absolutely keeping an eye on this one. Originally an Apple Arcade exclusive which...
News Surprise! Mistwalker's Fantasian Is Coming To Switch
Update: With a new name
Update [Tue 18th Jun, 2024 15:20 BST]: Well, would you look at that? Fantasian is indeed coming to Switch later this year. Revealed during the Nintendo Direct, Fantasian Neo Dimension brings Hironobu Sakaguchi's turn-based RPG from Apple Arcade to consoles. Square Enix, where the Final Fantasy creator originally worked, is...
News Basketball Is Dunking Onto Nintendo Switch Sports This Summer
Tip off
Thanks to today's Nintendo Direct Showcase, we have had our first look at Nintendo Switch Sports next sport update: Basketball. The new mode will be tipping off on Switch this summer and promises a handful of different game modes such as the solo Three-Point Challenge, the competitive Five-Streak Battle or Three-Point Contest, or simply...
News We're Getting A Brand New 'Mario & Luigi' RPG This November
Board the Brothership
Today's Nintendo Direct certainly started out with a banger surprise, didn't it? Nintendo revealed that a brand new Mario & Luigi game is in development — and it's launching on 7th November 2024 on Switch. Mario & Luigi: Brothership is the first new entry in the Mario & Luigi RPG series, originally developed by...
Watch Nintendo Direct June 2024 - Live!
The Switch's swan song..?
Well, we knew it was coming, but this is still pretty exciting, right? Yes, the latest Nintendo Direct is here, and depending on when the Big N decides to reveal its new hardware, it could very well be the last one focused solely on the Switch. Gosh, what a thought. It's a bit of an odd one in that respect, then; will...
News Nintendo Direct June 2024: Time, Where To Watch, What To Expect
Bring on the news!
Nintendo announced yesterday that the next Nintendo Direct Showcase will be kicking off today (18th June 2024). The June 2024 Nintendo Direct will be broadcast on YouTube and is set to last for approximately 40 minutes with a focus on games coming in the second half of 2024. According to the statement that Nintendo president...
News Miyamoto Shares Surprise Update About New Mario Movie Ahead Of Nintendo Direct
Some news for Japan and a project update
Ahead of today's Nintendo Direct, Shigeru Miyamoto has shared a surprise update on social media about the new Super Mario Bros. Movie, revealing the launch date for Japan and also sharing a little insight on the project. Firstly, he's now confirmed this new movie wi
News Nintendo Direct June 2024 Confirmed To Boost An Otherwise Quiet Year For Switch
Currently only two first-party games confirmed
Nintendo has confirmed that a Direct showcase will take place in June 2024, focusing on softeware for the Nintendo Switch during the latter half of 2024. This will hopefully offset what is looking to be a fairly quiet year for the Switch, with only two first-party games currently known to the public:...
News Nintendo Highlights February Partner Showcase Games With New Infographic
A bounty of Switch games
Did you miss the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase earlier this week? Looking for a quick and handy visual for each and every title shown off? Well, you're in luck, as Nintendo has posted its usual infographic on Twitter for the latest Partner Showcase. Nintendo usually follows up its presentations with one of these a few...
News The Denpa Men Return In New Free-To-Play Switch Game
Announced for Japan only
Japan's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, which aired yesterday, had a fair few differences from ours. And one of the biggest of them was the announcement of The New Denpa Men RPG Free!, a brand new free-to-play game from Genius Sonority (thanks, Gematsu!). This is the first game to feature the Denpa Men since 2017's The...
Poll So, How Would You Rate The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase?
A rebrush of genius?
Well, the sun has set on another Nintendo Direct, and this time, it was of the Partner variety. Dropped via 'on demand', we've had little time to truly digest what we've seen today, but by all accounts, it seems to have mostly been a success. We got news of not one, but two Xbox games coming over to the Switch in the form of...
Guide Nintendo Direct February 2024: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
Round Up: Everything announced in the Partner Showcase
The first Nintendo Direct of 2024 has been broadcast. The February 2024 presentation was a Partner Showcase highlighting Switch games coming from third-party publishers (so, not Nintendo) in the first half of 2024. Below you'll find the video of the full Nintendo Direct February 2024...
News Kingdom Come Deliverance Finally Has A Release Date On Switch
Royally invited
Historical action RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance at last has a release date for Nintendo Switch. Coming to the console on 15th March 2024 for USD $49.99 (or your regional equivalent), Kingdom Come Deliverance: Royal Edition is the complete version of the 2018 RPG, meaning you'll be getting all previously released DLC for the game...
News Critically-Acclaimed Metroidvania 'Ender Lilies' Is Getting A Sequel
Ender Magnolia launches later this year
Publisher Binary Haze Interactive and developers Adglobe and Live Wire had a lovely surprise for us during today's Partner Showcase — ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the mist, a sequel to the acclaimed dark fantasy Metroidvania Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. Launching on the Switch later this year, Ender...
News Tactical RPG 'Unicorn Overlord' Demo Gallops Onto eShop, Save Data Carries Over
Attention!
If you're itching to dive into Unicorn Overlord, the tactical RPG which launches on 8th March, then you can download a free demo from the Switch eShop right now. The demo was revealed during today's Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase and Atlus has confirmed that your save data will carry over to the full game when it launches in just a...
News Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance Confirmed For Switch, Adds New Chapter & Storyline
Coming in June
Atlus is rereleasing Shin Megami Tensei V later this year in what it's calling the "definitive version" of the 2021 RPG. Confirmed during today's Partner Showcase, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is launching on 21st June 2024 and it's going multiplatform. While this is a rerelease of the original Switch-exclusive game, it will...
News Two Xbox Games Get Nintendo Switch Release Dates
And one is arriving tomorrow
If there's one thing we all expected to see at today's Partner Showcase, it was the reveal of a couple of Xbox titles coming to Switch. And we didn't just get one — we got two, with release dates! Two of Obsidian's Xbox exclusives are jumping ship in 2024 and coming to Switch — the excellent narrative RPG Pentiment...
Watch Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase February 2024
Let's partner up
February always delivers, doesn't it? The first Nintendo Direct of 2024 is here — and it's a Partner Showcase! Yes, we know this isn't the Big One we were all hoping for, and yes, we know that Nintendo is forgoing the stream part and simply dropping a video on the hour, but we thought it'd still be fun to watch the video together...
News It's Official, Monster Hunter Stories Is Coming To Switch
Update: Confirmed during today's Partner Direct
Update: It's happening! Monster Hunter Stories is coming to Nintendo Switch. The Switch version is a remaster of the 3DS title and will be fully voiced. A museum is also being added which will include artwork of the characters and monsters, and a music player. Here's a short overview of what to...
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2024 - Time, Where To Watch, What To Expect
Partners in crime
After weeks of rumours, predictions, and general chit-chat, Nintendo has officially announced that the first Nintendo Direct of the year will be a Partner Showcase, taking place today, Wednesday 21st February 2024. The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase February 2024 will be broadcast on YouTube and is set to last for approximately...
Talking Point Nintendo Direct Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Howdy, Partner
There she is! After waiting patiently for the first Nintendo Direct of 2024 — looking back to determine the most probable date Nintendo would unleash its next bumper crop of Switch game reveals and news — we finally have the time, date, and flavour confirmed: 21st February, and it's a Partner Showcase. <related...
Rumour A Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Will Reportedly Drop Next Week
We wants it, precious
We're in the middle of February, which means that based on recent history, it's widely expected that Nintendo will drop a Nintendo Direct showcase at some point during the month. However, since the firm has recently been chucking small nuggets of information out regarding some of its upcoming software, including the likes of...
Guide Every Nintendo Direct Presentation - Full Broadcast History List
Nintendo Direct dates and round-ups
Nintendo started its series of Nintendo Direct presentations back in 2011, delivering Nintendo hardware and software reveals, updates, and release dates direct *does the famous Iwata 'direct to you' gesture* to you in a video broadcast that has come in a variety of forms over the years. In this Nintendo Direct...
Guide When Will The First Nintendo Direct Of The Year Be? Let's Look To The Past
If only there were a way to predict!
Update: We've amended this guide to reflect changes after the first Nintendo Direct of 2024 back in February. <related ids="162482"> If you're a Nintendo fan on the internet, you'll likely have seen dozens of rumours regarding the next Nintendo Direct. Scrolling through your preferred gaming feed, you'll...
News Nintendo Indie World Showcase Coming Today, November 14th
20 mins(ish) of news and updates
Fasten your seatbelts folks, Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase for Tuesday, November 14th, 2023. Kicking off at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST / 6PM CET / Wed 3am AET, the showcase will feature "roughly 20 minutes of new announcements and updates on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch". So, what are...
News Nintendo Shares Colourful Graphic Featuring The Games From September's Direct
What are you most excited about?
The latest Nintendo Direct was packed out with all sorts of announcements from the return of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door to a Tomb Raider trilogy remaster. If you are looking for a quick recap, Nintendo has now released an colourful graphic highlighting a good chunk of the games that were featured during the...
News Hatsune Miku Is Getting Her Very Own Fitness Boxing Game On Switch
Update: Arriving in Japan next March, new Direct footage
Update [Sat 16th Sep, 2023 02:00 BST]: During the latest Nintendo Direct broadcast in Japan, Hatsune Miku fans got another look at her upcoming Fitness Boxing Switch game. It's scheduled to arrive in this region on 7th March 2024. There's no word on localisation at this point in time. Here...
Poll What Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 6 DLC Racer Are You Most Excited About?
Go on, tell us!
One of the many game updates Nintendo shared during its latest Direct was focused on Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and its Booster Course Pass expansion DLC. It confirmed new tracks and four new characters would be coming in this final wave. This includes Diddy Kong from Double Dash!!, Funky Kong from Mario Kart Wii and Pauline and Peachette,...
Poll What Did You Think Of The Nintendo Direct, Then?
A sublime September showcase?
The long rumoured and expected September Nintendo Direct has been and gone like a flash of lightning, and those 40 minutes certainly flew by for us. The dust is settling and while we're fully ready to share our overexcited thoughts, let's round up some of the highlights. Splatoon 3's DLC, Side Order, is coming in...
News Suikoden Creator's New JRPG, Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, Out April 2024
Expand your headquarters next year
Surprise, RPG fans! Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has an actual release date. The upcoming RPG from Yoshitaka Murayama, the creator of the Suikoden series, is launching on Nintendo Switch and other consoles on 23rd April 2024. Today's announcement during the Nintendo Direct came as a bit of a surprise to us...
Guide Nintendo Direct September 2023: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
Thousand-Year Door! Another Code! F-ZERO (sorta)!
The third full Nintendo Direct of 2023 has come and gone. The September 2023 presentation might have lacked the tentpole megaton announcements some fans were waiting for, but it was a slow-burn showcase with some huge news for the Nintendo faithful (Thousand-Year Door remake? A new-ish F-Zero?!)...
News Vanillaware's Brand New Strategy RPG Is Giving Us Serious Ogre Battle Vibes
Unicorn Overlord looks utterly stunning
In a Nintendo Direct full of nostalgia, remakes, and returning Nintendo IPs, one of the highlights was a brand new strategy RPG from Japanese developer Vanillware — Unicorn Overlord. When the trailer dropped and we saw the studio's stunning hand-drawn visuals, we knew we were in for a treat, and when the...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Noah & Mio amiibo Will Live To Fight In January 2024
Unlocks new costumes in-game
In today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed that the Noah & Mio amiibo — from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 — will be available from 19th January 2024. The amiibo — which will be available separately — depict the two main protagonists of the newest entry in the Xenoblade series, and both amiibo unlock different...
News Tears Of The Kingdom Zelda And Ganondorf amiibo Land In November
Two of the best-looking amiibo ever?
Update [Thu 21st Sep, 2023 16:05 BST]: Those who registered their interest in the amiibo on the My Nintendo Store should be able to pre-order the figures right now. Otherwise, you'll be able to pre-order the pair of them from select retailers soon. We'll be compiling a list of these in the run-up to their...
News Contra: Operation Galuga Blasts Onto Switch In Early 2024
A remake of the NES classic
The September Nintendo Direct showcase was packed full of remakes and remasters, though one of those joining the pile that we are rather excited about is Contra: Operation Galuga, which will be updating the 1980s NES classic for Switch in early 2024. The updates applied to this one seem really quite impressive. Perhaps...
News Luigi's Mansion 2 HD Gets Spooky On Switch Next Summer
With multiplayer!
After being initially revealed in the February Direct, Nintendo has today given us a closer look at Luigi's Mansion 2 HD for the Switch, confirming that it will be creeping our way in summer 2024. This is the same 3DS game that we all fell in love with back in 2013 (gosh, was that really 10 years ago?) but with some added bells...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 6 Brings Back Four Returning Characters This Winter
Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, and Peachette line-up
The last wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's final wave of DLC is coming this winter, and today's Nintendo Direct gave us a sneak peek at what to expect from Wave 6 of the Booster Course Pass. Namely, four new characters are being added in what is touted to be the last bundle of courses. Diddy Kong,...
News Trombone Champ Makes Noise On Switch With Gyro Controls Today
A tooting shadow drop
2022's hilarious surprise hit, Trombone Champ, is arriving on Switch, and we're excited to join the world's worst brass band. What's more, it's out today. This surprise announcement came during today's Nintendo Direct and also confirmed that the game would be coming with Gyro controls on Switch. You'll also be able to play...
News Another Code: Recollection Remakes Two Cult Classics On Switch in January 2024
Tracing memories
Cing's classic point-and-click adventure series Another Code is getting remade on Nintendo Switch in the form of Another Code: Recollection, which launches on Switch on 19th January 2024. This remake contains both Another Code: Two Memories (known as Trace Memory in North America), which launched on the DS in 2005, and the 2009 Wii...
Watch Nintendo Direct September 2023 - Live!
Let's do this
It seems like only yesterday that we watched the most recent Nintendo Direct together. Yet here we are, back at it again. It feels good, doesn't it? In what seems like tradition during September, Nintendo will broadcast "roughly 40 minutes" of information relating to games set to be released on the Nintendo Switch this Winter. The...
Guide Nintendo Direct September 2023: Time, Where To Watch, Our Predictions
It is time
The next Nintendo Direct is coming very soon — today, in fact! — keeping up the tradition of an annual September presentation for the platform holder. The September 2023 Nintendo Direct will be broadcast later today (Thursday 14th September 2023). The showcase is set to run for around 40 minutes, with Nintendo saying that it will...
Poll Will There Be A September Nintendo Direct This Year?
Trend Spotting
Update: And the question is answered: of course there will be! Details below: <related ids="155170"> Nintendo isn't always the easiest company to predict, but things are usually pretty routine when it comes to Direct Showcases. There's usually one in February, usually one in the summer and usually one in September — plus a...
Feature Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct - All Announcements, Features, Power-Ups, Worlds
How wonderful
A brand new 2D Mario is just months away, and today, we got an in-depth look at Super Mario Bros. Wonder, the first new 2D Mario in almost 11 years. Today's Nintendo Direct didn't give us any shocks, per se, but we have a better idea of what to expect from the Flower Kingdom, how to play online, and some new enemies and power-ups...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Online Multiplayer Revealed, No Online Co-op
But it does have "Online Play"
The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct today shared details on the games online multiplayer, but one big surprise is that it doesn't have traditional online co-op, really. While you can play co-op locally with up to four people, Mario Wonder's "Online Play" is completely different, encouraging you to create rooms for...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Showcases Trio Of Brand New Power-Ups
Elephant! Bubble! Drill!
Super Mario Bros. Wonder is introducing three brand new power-ups to the Super Mario universe. We got a good look at all three of these during today's Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct, and while we knew a bit about the Elephant power-up, we've now seen it properly in action — and also confirmed that yes, everyone can turn...
News Nintendo Announces Mario Red Edition Switch OLED, Out October
Are you red-y?
The rumoured Mario Red Edition Nintendo Switch OLED has been announced by Nintendo, and it launches in stores on 6th October. Revealed during today's Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct, the OLED comes with two red Joy-Cons, a red dock, and some hidden secrets on the back and the inside of the console. It's simple, and sleek, and we...
Watch Super Mario Bros Wonder Direct - Live!
Are you wondering?
It's-a-here! The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct is just minutes away, and we'll be getting around 15-minutes of news on the upcoming 2D Mario game. This new adventure is a pretty big deal for Nintendo fans — this is the first brand new 2D Mario game in nearly 11 years, and to make things even more interesting, it's releasing...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Direct Announced For August 31st
Wahoo!
Nintendo has announced that it will be broadcasting a special Nintendo Direct presentation focusing on the upcoming launch of Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Clocking in at roughly 15 minutes in length, the Direct will air on Thursday, August 31st, 2023 at 3pm BST / 7am PT / 10am ET / 12am AET. Nintendo is promising an "in-depth look" at the...
Poll What Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 5 DLC Racer Are You Most Excited About?
Go on, tell us!
Earlier this week during the Direct broadcast, Nintendo lifted the lid on 'Wave 5' of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass, arriving later this summer. Apart from the brand new bathroom-themed track Squeaky Clean Sprint, it also revealed three new characters would be joining the roster: Petey Piranha, Wiggler and Kamek...
News Nintendo Infographic Showcases The Games Featured In June's Direct
What are you most excited about?
It's been another exciting week in the world of video games with all sorts of streams taking place. On the Switch front, Nintendo obviously held a Direct broadcast - showcasing not only an extended look at Pikmin 4 but also many other upcoming releases and surprises. Some of the first-party highlights included the...
Feature Nintendo Direct June 2023 - Every Announcement And Game Reveal
Mario RPG! Mario Wonder! Mario Kart (sorta)!
The second full-fat Nintendo Direct presentation of 2023 is over. It was a relatively slow starter, but things soon picked up and we ended up with over 30 announcements in 40 minutes, with fan-favourite series making comebacks on Switch and plenty of Mario — some expected Mario Kart DLC, a rumoured SNES...
Poll What Did You Think Of Today's Nintendo Direct?
A whole lotta Mario
Well, there we have it folks. After more rumours than we care to count, a summer Nintendo Direct has been and gone and so we enter the time for reaction. Before we get to offering you the chance to give your personal thoughts, however, let's briefly round up the biggies. We kicked off with a little more information about...
News Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Combines And Commands This December
Simply monstrous
A brand new entry in the Dragon Quest Monsters spin-off series was teased just a few weeks ago, but thanks to the June 2023 Nintendo Direct, we now know that we don't have very long to wait for the next game. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince is out on 1st December on Nintendo Switch and it focuses on Psaro, whose name you...
News Pikmin 4 Gets Free Demo Next Week, Brand New Pikmin Unveiled
Pluck and glow
Nintendo promised we'd be seeing some Pikmin 4 in today's Nintendo Direct, and it delivered a nice little rundown of the game's features. Plus, news that we'll be getting a free demo of the game on 28th June. Crash landing on a brand new planet, you're the new recruit in the Rescue Corps and alongside some Pikmin and Oatchi the dog...
News Surprise! Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope - The Last Spark Hunter DLC Is Out Today
It looks sparkin' great
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope's second DLC is out right now on Nintendo Switch, today's Nintendo Direct revealed. The Last Spark Hunter is set in the Melodic Gardens, a gorgeous musical-themed locale with brand-new enemies, maps, and missions to complete. Mario and the Rabbids will be taking on The Last Spark Hunter and her...
News Star Ocean The Second Story R Is A Full-Blown Remake Of A Classic PS1 RPG
Revealed after leaking last week
Square Enix let the Bunny out of the bag a little earlier than planned, but today's Nintendo Direct confirmed that RPG fans should be excited. Star Ocean The Second Story R is a gorgeous HD-2D-esque (but not quite) remake of the classic 1998 PS1 action RPG from tri-Ace. And it's launching on Switch on 2nd November...
News Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Makes The Jump From 3DS To Switch In 2024
In a beautiful-looking remaster
Today's Nintendo Direct was a bit of a Mario blowout, wasn't it? Mario and Princess Peach both got a chunk of the spotlight, and we have a classic SNES RPG remaster coming, too! However, Luigi definitely wasn't left out of the show, as Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is getting a remaster on Switch next year. Originally...
News Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Wave 5 DLC Gets Squeaky Clean This Summer
Petey Piranha, Wiggler, and Kamek join the line-up
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's next wave of courses will be bubbling up later this summer with another brand new course and three new characters. Shown off in today's Nintendo Direct, Booster Course Pass Wave 5 is bringing Petey Piranha, Wiggler, and Kamek to the track alongside Squeaky Clean Sprint, a...
News Vampire Survivors Finally Comes To Switch This August With Couch Co-op
Sucking time away
poncle's BAFTA-winning roguelike Vampire Survivors has been a huge hit on PC, Xbox, and mobile. Dropping in Early Access first before getting a full release in October 2022, today's Nintendo Direct finally confirmed that the game will be coming to Switch — on 17th August. The game will be $4,99 / €4,99 / £3,99 on the Switch...
News Princess Peach Will Star In Her Own Game On Switch In 2024
Peachy
Princess Peach will be taking centre stage in her very own Switch game in 2024. Announced during today's Nintendo Direct, Princess Peach's new game doesn't have a name just yet, and we have very few details on it at the time of its reveal. However, it looks to be a 2D side-scrolling platformer where Peach gets her powers by changing her...
News Minecraft Switch Port Devs Reveal Crazy New Couch Co-op Game, Out July
Get manic for Manic Mechanics
British game developer 4J Studios — known for bringing Minecraft to consoles (including Switch) and for porting Banjo-Kazooie, Tooie, and Perfect Dark to Xbox 360 — has announced a brand new Overcooked-style game for Switch during today's Nintendo Direct. And it's coming on 13th July on Switch Mani
News Detective Pikachu Returns At Last This October On Switch
A Poké-tent brew
Revealed during today's Nintendo Direct, the long-awaited sequel to Detective Pikachu has been brewing for a while, but it's finally coming out on 6th October 2023 Detective Pikachu Returns (quite literally) with Will Arnett voicing the iconic yellow mouse who has a bit of a love for caffeine. It's been five years s
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: The Hidden Treasure Of Area Zero Gets New Trailer
Coming Autumn and Winter 2023
Today's Nintendo Direct has given us a first proper look at Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's upcoming DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero. Split into two halves — The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk — we don't have release dates for either part of the DLC, but we've seen some of the brand new environ
Watch Nintendo Direct June 2023 - Live!
Popcorn at the ready
Welcome back to another Nintendo Direct presentation! Yes, it's that time once again when dreams are both made and crushed, with Nintendo broadcasting "roughly 40 minutes" of new announcements and updates for the Nintendo Switch. We're expecting a good chunk of time to be focused on Pikmin 4, but we're also optimistic we'll be...
Guide Nintendo Direct June 2023: Time, Where To Watch, Our Predictions
Everything you need to know about the latest Nintendo Direct
Nintendo has announced that a brand new Nintendo Direct showcase will be heading our way today. The show is set to run for around 40 minutes, with Nintendo saying that it will mainly focus on titles launching later this year including some new information about Pikmin 4. In this guide,...
News Nintendo's New York Store Announces Nintendo Direct Livestream
"First-come, first-served"
As part of the Nintendo Direct celebrations, Nintendo's New York store has announced it will be airing the livestream on-site. It will be on a "first-come, first-served basis" so if you happen to be located in this area or can make the trip in - be mindful of this. The broadcast will get underway on 21st June 2023 at 10AM...
Feature Our Predictions For Today’s Nintendo Direct
Mario? Persona? Silksong?
Welp, it's that time again folks. Another Nintendo Direct is almost upon us, with the latest showcase broadcasting on June 21st, 2023 at 3pm BST / 4pm CEST / 7am PT / 10am ET / Wednesday 12am AET. The Direct is said to be "roughly 40 minutes" in length and will focus mostly on games releasing this year, including Pikmin 4...
Poll Will There Be A June 2023 Nintendo Direct?
What are Nintendo's post-Zelda plans?
June is here, which means that multiple publishers are just about ready to showcase their gaming plans for the months — and years — ahead. We like to think of it as 'Gaming Christmas', if you will — lots of game news goodies coming all at once (as opposed to actual Christmas when there's not a lick of game...
News Miyamoto On New Mario Game: "Please Stay Tuned For Future Nintendo Directs"
Nintendo is "always working on Mario"
The Super Mario Bros. Movie makes its debut around the world today and as part of this Shigeru Miyamoto has been talking about the future of Mario in general. During an interview with Variety, Miyamoto was asked about when fans could expect a "new Mario game"? With a big grin on his face, he told fans to be on...
News The Final Super Mario Bros. Movie Trailer Is An Action-Packed Thrill Ride
Rainbow Road, Tostarena, and sad spinys
And there you have it, folks — the final trailer for Illumination's Super Mario Bros. Movie has aired, and once again is packed full of references and laced with tons of action. In today's dedicated Mario Movie Nintendo Direct, Shigeru Miyamoto and CEO of Illumination Chris Meledandri introduced the very...
Watch Nintendo Direct: Super Mario Bros. Movie Final Trailer - Live!
One last look
Well folks, the big movie event of the year is almost upon us. No, we're not talking about Barbie, we're talking about The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which is set to launch on April 5th, 2023 (or around that time, depending on where you're based). With that in mind, Nintendo is set to debut the final trailer for the upcoming movie, and...
News Super Mario Bros. Movie Nintendo Direct Announced For 9th March, Will Debut 'Final Trailer'
Wahoo!
Nintendo has announced a brand new Direct presentation for 9th March, focusing on the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie. Kicking off at 2pm PT/10pm GMT (9th March) /8am AET (10th March), this newly-announced Direct will be showcasing the "final trailer" of Illumination and Nintendo's animated film. And, as with all of these announcements,...
Video Everything The February 2023 Nintendo Direct Didn't Tell You
There's a fair bit!
The dust has settled on the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, and whether you're currently playing through Metroid Prime Remastered or the Game Boy / Game Boy Advance collection for Nintendo Switch Online, there's likely to have been something for everyone to enjoy here. But did you know that there were some facts from the N
News Nintendo Infographic Showcases Every Game Featured In The February Direct 2023
Count 'em up!
This week's Nintendo Direct Showcase sure was a big one, huh? There was more footage of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a better look at Pikmin 4, the surprise release of Metroid Prime Remastered and much, much more besides. Now (as is tradition) Nintendo has released an official infographic, showing everything that went...
News Derezz And Detect In Bithell Games' TRON: Identity, Out On Switch In April
Clu us in
Remember when TRON was just a cult hit Disney movie from the '80s? We probably have Kingdom Hearts II and TRON: Legacy to thank for its revival (we know there's been lots of small TRON projects over the years, though). Now, we're getting a brand new game set in the TRON universe on 11th April in the form of TRON: Identity. Previously...
News Life Is Strange Dev Announces 'Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie', And It Looks Gorgeous
With music from Celeste's composer
DON'T NOD's next game is a brand new narrative adventure with stunning hand-drawn visuals, and it was revealed during yesterday's Nintendo Direct, and it's a timed console exclusive on Switch. Harmony: The Fall of Reverie sees you travel between two worlds — your world, and Reverie — and look into the future...
News Fan Favourite 'We Love Katamari' Returns With Remaster And New Features In June
"We're having a moment!!"
Five years after Katamari Damacy REROLL tumbled onto Switch, we're finally getting a rerelease of the second game in Bandai Namco's Katamari series. We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie was revealed during yesterday's Nintendo Direct, and it's coming out on 2nd June! This remaster is based on the 2005 fan favourite, We...
News Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection Brings Original Trio Of DS Titles To Switch In June
Reenter the labyrinth
Making a surprise appearance at the February Nintendo Direct Showcase, Sega confirmed that it will be bringing the fan-favourite labyrinth explorer series, Etrian Odyssey, to the Switch in remastered form. Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection will combine the first three games in the series in one purchasable bundle and it will...
Round Up Everything Announced In The February 2023 Nintendo Direct - Every Game Reveal And Trailer
Pikmin! Metroid! Baten Kaitos! Katamari? LAYTON!?
It's been and gone — the first Nintendo Direct of 2023. It was another 40+ minute show packed with trailers, new details about upcoming games from Nintendo and third parties, and plenty of surprises. Below is the full video of the Nintendo Direct February 2023 presentation, plus a list of every...
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