Tag: nintendo direct
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Nintendo Direct Shocks Fans with Unexpected Appearance of Trails in the Sky the 1st Remake Today
The highly awaited remake of the RPG series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, was unveiled in an unceremonious manner during Nintendo Direct’s session. Nestled within a short sizzle reel, the reveal for the newly titled The Legends of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st lasted a scant 10 seconds, leaving fans…
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All Announcements from Nintendo Direct, August 2024
Nintendo introduced a new format for its live Nintendo Direct broadcast in August, with a mixture of Partner news and Indie World content. The 40-minute broadcast featured news, trailers, and announcements from both major third-party developers and independent teams. Despite desires for details on its “Nintendo Switch successor”, slated for release in 2025, Nintendo did…
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Nintendo Direct announces a new event for Aug. 27
Nintendo is set to premiere a Nintendo Direct presentation on Tuesday, Aug. 27, featuring both a Partner Showcase and Indie World stream. This two-part stream will spotlight games from major third-party publishers as well as titles from smaller independent developers, running for approximately 40 minutes from 10 a.m. EDT/7 a.m. PDT on Nintendo’s YouTube and…
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Nintendo Direct Announces Donkey Kong Country Returns HD to Launch on Nintendo Switch in 2025
During the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo announced the return of a classic, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, for Nintendo Switch in 2025. This is not the first time the game has been revamped; it was originally released on Nintendo Wii in 2010 and was later welcomed by the 3DS platform in 2013. The 2025…
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Nintendo Direct Announces: Reloaded Metal Slug Attack is Now Accessible on Switch
Nintendo Direct has announced the availability of Metal Slug Attack Reloaded on Switch, bringing the classic run ‘n gun series into the tower defense genre. This new spinoff combines the traditional pixel art of the beloved Metal Slug series with simplified tower defense gameplay, making it an exciting choice for both new and experienced players.…
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Reveal of Nintendo Switch Successor Is Slated for This Year, Confirmation of June 2024 Nintendo Direct Announced
Nintendo’s President Shuntaro Furukawa has revealed that the successor to the Nintendo Switch, referred to as the Switch 2, will be unveiled later this fiscal year. However, this news may not please all fans, as he also confirmed that the upcoming Nintendo Direct scheduled for next month won’t feature any new information on the next…
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2024’s First Nintendo Direct Coming February 21st
Nintendo has announced that the first Nintendo Direct of 2024 will be aired on February 21st at 6 am PT/9 am ET. This practice is consistent with previous years, such as in 2023, when the first of these presentations was streamed on February 8. This Partner Showcase, expected to focus on third-party titles, will be…
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Nintendo Direct Reveals Pikmin 4 Release Date: July 2023
Nintendo just dropped the most anticipated Pikmin 4 trailer in their latest Nintendo Direct, giving us our best look yet at the game. The visuals have been taken to the next level, depicting an exciting and vibrant world full of new Pikmin varieties. With the Nintendo Switch console’s processing power, it’s no wonder the game…
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Nintendo Direct Reveals Remastered Metroid Prime
At last, the rumors are confirmed: Metroid Prime Remastered is here! During the Nintendo Direct broadcast last week, the game was not only announced but was also released immediately. Showcasing high-definition visuals and a selection of control schemes, even optional GameCube button layouts, it’s the definitive version of a beloved classic. If you prefer physical,…
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Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion Coming Dec 13
A remake of Crisis Core, named Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion, was announced during the 9/13 Nintendo Direct. The original was released 15 years ago for the PSP. Square Enix has a page up detailing the characters and game mechanics. Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion is set to launch on December 13, 2022,…
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Radiant Silvergun Out Now On Switch
Surprise! Today’s Nintendo Direct included news about Treasure’s Radiant Silvergun coming to the Nintendo Switch, including that it would be, unexpectedly, releasing on the Nintendo eShop now! Radiant Silvergun originally release on the Sega Saturn in 1998, then later on the Xbox 360. Hardcore Gaming 101 has an excellent write-up of the series.
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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Coming May 12th
Nintendo has finally announced the title for the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will be arriving May 12th, 2023 on the Switch. This release is interesting in that it’s been the longest amount of time between Zelda releases.