New Zelda!
And what a set of reveals it was!
You’ve got 40 minutes of reveals ahead of you so bring a snack or two.
Nintendo might not be talking about theSwitch 2, but we can catch you up.
It all adds that sense of ‘will they?’
before each new showcase.
Regarding this Direct, though, they will not.
So what are we getting?
As for first-partyupcoming Switch games, it looks a tad light.
A selection ofupgraded Zelda classics for Switchhas been rumored for ages, after all.
One thing I’m sure many would like to see isHollow Knight: Silksong.
Dare we dream, though?
Just under one hour to go until showtime, gang!
Grab those snacks if you need ‘em.
(I wouldn’t turn my nose up at a surprise Unicorn Overlord expansion, however.)
That said, 40 minutes is an awfully long time.
We only have 10 minutes left until we all collectively find out what, exactly, that might be.
And here we go!
Promising start to see Luigi and Mario off the bat.
A port or remake of one of the mobile RPGs, maybe?
Mario & Luigi it is!
But in true-blue 3D.
Looking good, fellas.
How long has it been since a truly new one of these?
Because that’s what this actually looks like.
First new entry and almost 9 years, according to Nintendo.
Described as a seafaring adventure across multiple islands.
And on to the next!
Seeing some gameplay from Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition.
We already knew this was coming, but it’s interesting to see challenges in there.
Honestly I’m still thinking about Mario & Luigi Brothership.
Look at my boys!
Fairy Tail 2 from Koei Tecmo.
Big year for anime games, if that’s your thing.
It’s escaping Apple Arcade!
Fantasian Neo Dimension launching this holiday.
Basketball is being added as a free update to the Nintendo Switch Sports game.
Two-on-two matches with motion controls, basket challenges solo or multiplayer.
Online play for the two-on-two matches.
So if you’ve really been gunning for more sports games, look forward to this summer.
Now what isthisatmospheric lovely little thing.
Some kind of robotic platformer and world.
Weird sad robot alert.
Mio: Memories in Orbit coming 2025.
New Disney Illusion Island update available later today!
New crewmate and impostor roles being added to Among Us!
Another anime-looking game called Farmagia with designs from the creator of Fairy Tail.
Seems like you grow monsters in the ground like produce?
And then use them to fight.
A little bit Stardew Valley, a little bit Monster Rancher.
But without the CDs.November 1, 2024 on Nintendo Switch.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is also coming to Nintendo Switch!
It’s Donkey Kong Country Returns but in high definition.
That’s… that’s just what it is.
80 levels total, including those from the 3DS version.
Releasing January 16, 2025.
The time is nigh… for the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.
But then HD-2D is basically made specifically for me.
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake set for 2025!
Nice completion of the trilogy there.
It’s just a bit of key slash concept art, but all my friends are here.
Funko Fusion is up.
September 13, 2024 on Nintendo Switch.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD!
It’s Luigi’s Mansion 2 but in high definition.
June 27, 2024, which we already new.
The New Denpa Men…
This is one for our very own Dustin Bailey.
Free to play, July 22, 2024 on Nintendo Switch.
I’m not sure what I just saw, if I’m being honest.
Be still my heart.
Metal Slug Attack Reloaded out on Nintendo Switch later today.
Darkest Dungeon 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch.
It’s Darkest Dungeon 2 on the Switch!
July 15, 2024, pre-orders later today.
Zelda: A Link to the Past Four Swords is coming to Nintendo Switch Online!
Metroid Zero Mission too!
And N64 Mature titles are coming – with Turok: Dinosaur Hunter.
If it’s possible for you to believe it!
All of this available later today.
A new Phantom Brave?
What year is this??
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is coming to Nintendo Switch.
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics is coming to Nintendo Switch this year.
Whole mess (7?)
of fighters and brawlers in here.
That includes Marvel vs. Capcom 2.
It’s a new Mario Party!
Super Mario Party Jamboree.
That’s a lot of ways to get mad at your friends.
Up to 20 players can compete online in a specific mode (Koopathalon?).
Launching October 17, 2024 for the Nintendo Switch.
And there it is, folks.
They’re officially doing more Zelda remakes in the style of the Link’s Awakening one.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom with playable Zelda.
Friendship ended with Link, now Zelda is new best friend.
The big mechanic here has Zelda creating “echoes” of various things previously encountered.
Rocks you’ve got the option to throw, monsters that fight by your side.
Different monsters are useful in different situations – “wisdom is key after all.”
With no Link, the fate of the kingdom is now in Zelda’s hands.
There are apparently a lot of echoes in the game to use that can be solved in different ways.
(Briefly shown is making a bunch of beds to climb.
And, after the reveal of a new Zelda, Just Dance 2025 Edition.
Tough act to follow.
And here’s Nintendo talking about Lego Horizon Adventures, which isn’t exactly surprising.
Locations inspired by the original game.
Blast boots and gravity bombs can be used.
Aloy rebuilds her home over time and can wear a bunch of outfits like… a hot dog.
Two-player local or online co-op.
Launching this holiday on Nintendo Switch.
Cyberpunkish kitty platformer/puzzler on a new platform is always welcome, though.
Holiday 2024 on Switch.
Tales of the Shire!
It’s Animal Crossing with Hobbits.
Holiday 2024 on Nintendo Switch.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection!
Including a title that wasn’t released outside of Japan previously.
New hand-drawn visuals, but it’s possible for you to also swap back to the sprites.
A nice gallery of art and designs and music.
Launching September 6, 2024 on Nintendo Switch.
The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy, launching early 2025 on Nintendo Switch.
As expected, from the Danganronpa people.
Turn-based battles “evolved” into timeline battles.
Lots of decisions to be made that will change the story.
Launching October 24, 2024 on Nintendo Switch.
It’s really really.
Metroid Prime 4 exists and they are showing it here and now.
(No clown makeup for me, but apologies to Mr. Harris and his Silksong desire.)
Nothing terrible unexpected here, to be honest?
It looks like a Metroid Prime game but on the Nintendo Switch.
First-person camera and all.
Official title seems to be Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
Coming 2025, seems like?
“just wait a little bit longer.”
And that’s it!
We’re all done here.
That was a big one.
