{"id":15624,"date":"2019-02-13T22:33:36","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T03:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/?p=15624"},"modified":"2019-02-13T22:34:06","modified_gmt":"2019-02-14T03:34:06","slug":"lots-of-news-and-surprises-in-february-nintendodirect-nintendoswitch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2019\/02\/lots-of-news-and-surprises-in-february-nintendodirect-nintendoswitch\/","title":{"rendered":"Lots of news and surprises in February Nintendo Direct"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In a new Nintendo Direct video presentation, Nintendo announced that <a href=\"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2019\/02\/not-a-port-nintendo-lifts-the-curtain-on-supermariomaker2-for\/\"><em>Super Mario Maker 2<\/em><\/a>, a sequel to the groundbreaking original game, and a stylish re-imagining of\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2019\/02\/the-legendofzelda-linksawakening-remake-coming-in-2019-nintendoswitch\/\">The Legend of Zelda: Link\u2019s Awakening<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>are both launching this year for the\u00a0Nintendo Switch. The video also revealed\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2019\/02\/astralchain-from-platinum-games-coming-to-nintendoswitch-in-august\/\">ASTRAL CHAIN<\/a><\/em>, a new action game from PlatinumGames exclusive to Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to introducing other acclaimed titles coming to Nintendo Switch, like\u00a0<em>Hellblade: Senua\u2019s Sacrifice<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night<\/em>, the video also provided more details about upcoming Nintendo games like\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2019\/02\/fire-emblem-three-houses-set-for-release-on-july-26th-nintendoswitch-fethreehouses\/\">Fire Emblem: Three Houses<\/a><\/em>,\u00a0<em>Yoshi\u2019s Crafted World<\/em>,\u00a0<em>DAEMON X MACHINA<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order<\/em>, among many others. Nintendo Switch will also be home to\u00a0<em>BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!<\/em>, the next iteration in the charming puzzle-platformer series coming to Nintendo eShop.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, starting today, Nintendo Switch owners will have access to surprise launches like the online 99-player puzzle-fest\u00a0<em>Tetris\u00a099<\/em>\u00a0and classic SQUARE ENIX role-playing game\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2019\/02\/finalfantasyix-arrives-on-nintendoswitch-today-squareenix\/\">FINAL FANTASY IX<\/a><\/em>, as well as new co-op DLC for\u00a0<em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2019\/02\/free-update-and-paid-dlc-coming-for-captaintoad-treasure-tracker-nintendoswitch\/\">Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker<\/a><\/em>\u00a0and free demos for upcoming anticipated games.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEvery game covered in this Nintendo Direct is slated for launch for Nintendo Switch this year,\u201d said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America\u2019s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. \u201cWhether you\u2019re looking for new games in classic franchises, new content for existing hits or completely new experiences, Nintendo Switch has something for everyone over the next several months alone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SCME2yPJKWk?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/box-boy-and-box-girl-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!<\/strong><\/em><sup>\u2122<\/sup><\/a>: Welcome back,\u00a0<em>BOXBOY<\/em>! The fan-favorite puzzle series is back for the first time on Nintendo Switch with a brand-new game! In addition to 270 new levels, two players can work as a team to solve puzzles in a new co-op mode. As a bonus, players who complete the game can access a new adventure starring Qudy.\u00a0<em>BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!<\/em>\u00a0unboxes itself on Nintendo eShop on April 26.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/tetris-99-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Tetris<\/em><em>\u00a099<\/em><\/strong><\/a>: The iconic puzzle game\u00a0<em>Tetris<\/em><sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0arrives, but with an online experience like no other. In this next entry in the storied puzzle franchise, 99 players compete together until only one is left standing. Nintendo Switch Online members (membership sold separately) can battle for dominance in this free-to-download software. The Nintendo Switch exclusive will be available to download starting today, and players can look forward to battling it out in upcoming online events.<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night-switch\"><em><strong>Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night<\/strong><\/em><\/a>: The side-scrolling action of yore rises once again in\u00a0<em>Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night<\/em>. Play as Miriam, host of the Alchemist\u2019s Curse, as she steals the abilities of enemies, bends gravity to her will and darts around the game\u2019s elaborate castle at lightning speed. Here, the laws of reality \u2013 and 2D side-scrollers \u2013 don\u2019t apply.\u00a0<em>Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night<\/em>\u00a0emerges from the shadows this summer for Nintendo Switch.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/mortal-kombat-11-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mortal Kombat 11<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: New and classic characters return for more over-the-top fighting action in\u00a0<em>Mortal Kombat 11<\/em>, launching for Nintendo Switch on April 23.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/yoshiscraftedworld.nintendo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>Yoshi\u2019s Crafted World<\/strong><\/em><sup>\u2122<\/sup><\/a>: Before\u00a0<em>Yoshi\u2019s Crafted World<\/em>\u00a0launches on March 29, Nintendo Switch owners can head to Nintendo eShop to download a free demo for the artfully handcrafted game starting today! In the\u00a0<em>Yoshi\u2019s Crafted World<\/em>\u00a0game, players can explore the Front and Flip-Side of stages while rafting, racing solar cars, tearing through the sky on a plane and experiencing many other wild and surprising gameplay sequences. Using coins collected through the varied and secret-filled levels, players can unlock 180 different crafted costumes that Yoshi can wear.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smashbros.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>Super Smash Bros.<\/em><sup>\u2122<\/sup><em>\u00a0Ultimate<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0Update<\/strong>: The fastest-selling console-exclusive game in Nintendo history is about to\u00a0<em>spring<\/em>\u00a0forward with a free Ver. 3.0 update coming to the game this spring. Before the end of April, Joker from\u00a0<em>Persona 5<\/em>\u00a0will be available as a playable fighter. Announced in December, Joker is the first Fighters Pass DLC fighter to join the game\u2019s expansive cast. Players who want to get access to five upcoming DLC fighters plus additional stages and music can purchase the\u00a0<em>Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/em>\u00a0Fighters Pass by visiting\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/smashbros.nintendo.com\/buy\/dlc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/smashbros.nintendo.com\/buy\/dlc\/<\/a>. Additional details about the 3.0 update and upcoming Fighters Pass content will be revealed in the future. Also, be on the lookout for new amiibo in 2019 like Snake, Simon, Squirtle, Pok\u00e9mon Trainer and Ivysaur.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/hellblade-senuas-sacrifice-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>Hellblade: Senua\u2019s Sacrifice<\/strong><\/em><\/a>: Winner of multiple awards,\u00a0<em>Hellblade: Senua\u2019s Sacrifice<\/em>\u00a0is coming to Nintendo Switch. Created in collaboration with neuroscientists and those with lived experience of psychosis,\u00a0<em>Hellblade: Senua\u2019s Sacrifice<\/em>\u00a0pulls players deep into the mind of a Celtic warrior on a haunting vision quest to fight for the soul of her dead lover.\u00a0<em>Hellblade: Senua\u2019s Sacrifice<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch this spring.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/daemon-x-machina-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>DAEMON X MACHINA<\/strong><\/em><\/a>: Starting today, mech pilots in the making can get a free demo for\u00a0<em>DAEMON X MACHINA<\/em>\u00a0called \u201cPrototype Missions,\u201d available for a limited time to download from Nintendo eShop or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/daemon-x-machina-prototype-missions-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nintendo.com<\/a>. In the demo, players can battle through four different missions while testing out the game\u2019s controls and mech customization. After playing, select players will receive an email containing a link to an online survey where they can provide feedback about the game to Director Kenichiro Tsukuda and the development team. Currently in development,\u00a0<em>DAEMON X MACHINA<\/em>\u00a0is scheduled to launch for Nintendo Switch this summer.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/marvel-ultimate-alliance-3-the-black-order-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order<\/strong><\/em><\/a>: For the first time in 10 years, the\u00a0<em>MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE<\/em>\u00a0series returns with four-player action and an original story \u2026 all exclusive to Nintendo Switch! Assemble your dream team from a huge cast of Super Heroes, including Marvel\u2019s ultimate cosmic protector, Captain Marvel. Players can save the world together with up to four players** in TV mode, with four separate systems locally or online. A dynamic zoomed-in Heroic Camera will give players the option to get closer to the action. As characters level up, they\u2019ll learn new skills they can use on the fly, and also perform powerful Alliance Extreme attacks.\u00a0<em>MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch this summer.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/dragon-quest-xi-s-echoes-of-an-elusive-age-definitive-edition-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age \u2013 Definitive Edition<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: Ready for a grand adventure filled with memorable characters, an enchanting story and classic RPG gameplay that can be taken on the go? This enhanced version of the critically acclaimed game features the same sprawling content of the original, but with newly added character-specific stories, the option for increased battle speed, fully orchestrated field and battle music, and the ability to switch between HD and retro-inspired 16-bit visuals.\u00a0<em>Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age \u2013 Definitive Edition<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch this fall.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/dragon-quest-builders-2-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2<\/em><\/strong><\/a>: Combining both RPG and crafting gameplay together, players gather materials to create things like weapons, buildings and even entire towns. With the help of the mysterious Malroth and other villagers, players will explore large islands, find quests and battle monsters and bosses scattered around the world. Those who own the original\u00a0<em>DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS<\/em>\u00a0on their Nintendo Switch system can craft the Legendary Builder\u2019s outfit and the Dragonlord\u2019s Throne.\u00a0<em>DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS<\/em>\u00a0<em>2<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch on July 12.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/oninaki-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>ONINAKI<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: To uphold the tenets of reincarnation, players must travel between the Living World and the Beyond to rescue lost souls from the terrible fate of becoming monsters. In battle, the souls you rescue manifest within you, granting you strength and new abilities.\u00a0<em>ONINAKI<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch this summer.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>New\u00a0<em>Star Fox<\/em>\u00a0Missions in\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/starlink-battle-for-atlas-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Starlink: Battle for Atlas<\/a><\/em><\/strong>: The\u00a0<em>Starlink: Battle for Atlas<\/em>\u00a0digital update coming in April will add new\u00a0<em>Star Fox<\/em>\u00a0missions to the Nintendo Switch version of the game. Play as Peppy, Falco and Slippy to help aid the fight to down Star Wolf\u2019s lieutenants, Andrew, Pigma and Leon, in a series of challenging missions. Additional content released as part of the update includes new starship races, faction missions and more. The spring update of\u00a0<em>Starlink: Battle for Atlas<\/em>\u00a0launches this April on Nintendo Switch.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong><em>Disney TSUM TSUM FESTIVAL<\/em><\/strong>:\u00a0Disney\u2019s adorable Tsum Tsum are\u00a0coming to\u00a0Nintendo Switch in a new game! In\u00a0<em>Disney TSUM TSUM FESTIVAL<\/em>, players connect matching\u00a0Tsum Tsum\u00a0to clear them and set a high score. Up to four players can compete against each other in local or online modes.\u00a0<em>Disney TSUM TSUM FESTIVAL<\/em>\u00a0launches\u00a0exclusively\u00a0for Nintendo Switch in 2019.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/rune-factory-4-special-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rune Factory 4 Special<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong>\u00a0and<em>\u00a0Rune Factory 5<\/em><\/strong>: Classic RPG\u00a0<em>Rune Factory 4<\/em>\u00a0is being remastered for Nintendo Switch. Interact with townsfolk, grow vegetables and fruit on the farm, catch fish, raise monsters and wield weapons and spells in this new version of the game.\u00a0<em>Rune Factory 4 Special\u00a0<\/em>will be ripe for playing on Nintendo Switch later this year, with the newly announced\u00a0<em>Rune Factory 5<\/em>\u00a0coming at a later date.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/deltarune-chapter-1-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><em>DELTARUNE<\/em><\/strong><\/a>: The next game from the creator of\u00a0<em>Undertale<\/em>\u00a0is coming to Nintendo Switch. Download\u00a0<em>DELTARUNE<\/em>\u00a0Chapter 1 for free on Nintendo eShop beginning Feb. 28.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><strong><u>FINAL FANTASY VII<\/u><\/strong><\/em>: Return to Midgar in one of the most iconic RPGs of all time, when\u00a0<em>FINAL FANTASY VII<\/em>\u00a0finds a new home on Nintendo Switch on March 26.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/chocobos-mystery-dungeon-every-buddy-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>Chocobo\u2019s Mystery Dungeon EVERY BUDDY!<\/strong><\/em><\/a>: KWEH! On March 20, the latest game in the\u00a0<em>Chocobo\u2019s Mystery Dungeon<\/em>\u00a0series arrives on Nintendo Switch.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/dead-by-daylight-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dead by Daylight<\/strong><\/a><\/em>:\u00a0<em>Dead by Daylight<\/em>\u00a0is an asymmetrical multiplayer horror game where one player takes on the role of the savage Killer, and the other four players play as Survivors, trying to escape and avoid being caught and killed. The Nintendo Switch version features loads of maps, characters and cosmetics, and a deep progression system to try out.\u00a0<em>Dead by Daylight<\/em>creeps onto Nintendo Switch this fall.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/assassins-creed-3-remastered-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Assassin\u2019s Creed III Remastered<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: For the first time on Nintendo Switch, experience\u00a0<em>Assassin\u2019s Creed III<\/em>\u00a0with revamped gameplay and features tailored to the system like motion aiming and touch input. In addition to all the original game\u2019s DLC, the standalone game\u00a0<em>Assassin\u2019s Creed Liberation Remastered<\/em>\u00a0will also be included when\u00a0<em>Assassin\u2019s Creed III Remastered\u00a0<\/em>launches for Nintendo Switch on May 21.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/unravel-two-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Unravel Two<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: Take control of two adorable characters made out of yarn and solve challenges in\u00a0<em>Unravel Two<\/em>. Play as both characters in single-player or team up with a friend in local co-op.\u00a0<em>Unravel Two<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch on March 22.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/grid-autosport-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>GRID Autosport<\/strong><\/a><\/em>:\u00a0<em>GRID Autosport<\/em>\u00a0comes to Nintendo Switch fully loaded with a mix of high-speed thrills, realistic handling and a difficulty level that scales to players\u2019 skills. Players will feel like pro racers as they master the world\u2019s fastest cars to win motorsport\u2019s most exhilarating races, from the prestigious Circuit of Spa-Francorchamps to the narrow city streets of Barcelona. All DLC is included in this version of the game, with 100 cars, 100 circuits and some welcome additions like tilt controls and custom controls.\u00a0<em>GRID Autosport<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch this summer.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a new Nintendo Direct video presentation, Nintendo announced that Super Mario Maker 2, a sequel to the groundbreaking original game, and a stylish re-imagining of\u00a0The Legend of Zelda: Link\u2019s Awakening\u00a0are both launching this year for the\u00a0Nintendo Switch. The video also revealed\u00a0ASTRAL CHAIN, a new action game from PlatinumGames exclusive to Nintendo Switch. 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The free\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Nintendo Switch&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/ssbu_joker.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":16404,"url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2019\/09\/september-26th-nintendo-download-2019\/","url_meta":{"origin":15624,"position":2},"title":"September 26th Nintendo Download","date":"September 26, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age \u2013 Definitive Edition\u00a0\u2013 You are the Luminary, the hunted hero who will protect the land from destruction, in the latest RPG from the iconic\u00a0DRAGON QUEST\u00a0series. 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