{"id":16312,"date":"2019-09-04T22:42:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T02:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/?p=16312"},"modified":"2019-09-04T22:42:36","modified_gmt":"2019-09-05T02:42:36","slug":"remakes-and-surprises-galore-in-latest-nintendo-direct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2019\/09\/remakes-and-surprises-galore-in-latest-nintendo-direct\/","title":{"rendered":"Remakes and surprises galore in latest Nintendo Direct"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There was so much today in Nintendo&#8217;s Direct presentation that I&#8217;m going to drop the whole release below. SO much to digest from today, including some new announcements and surprises.<\/p>\n<p>During a packed Nintendo Direct video presentation, Nintendo announced many new games coming to the\u00a0Nintendo Switch\u00a0system, including Blizzard\u2019s mega-hit game\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/overwatch-legendary-edition-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Overwatch Legendary Edition<\/a>, as well as games launching today like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/divinity-original-sin-2-definitive-edition-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Divinity: Original Sin 2 \u2013 Definitive Edition<\/a>. Nintendo also provided new details about previously announced upcoming games, like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.zelda.com\/links-awakening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Legend of Zelda: Link\u2019s Awakening<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/luigismansion.nintendo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luigi\u2019s Mansion 3<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swordshield.pokemon.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pok\u00e9mon Sword<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/swordshield.pokemon.com\/en-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pok\u00e9mon Shield<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Other highlights of the Nintendo Direct presentation include the introduction of Terry Bogard from the\u00a0Fatal Fury\u00a0series as the fourth playable DLC fighter in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smashbros.com\/en_US\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Super Smash Bros. Ultimate<\/a>\u00a0game coming in November, the reveal of classic Super NES games coming to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/switch\/online-service\/nes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nintendo Switch Online<\/a>\u00a0service and the announcement of beloved games like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/return-of-the-obra-dinn-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Return of the Obra Dinn<\/a>,\u00a0Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE\u00a0and the definitive version of the original\u00a0Xenoblade Chronicles\u00a0all making their way to Nintendo Switch<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNintendo has been delivering new content for Nintendo Switch all year long, and that cadence will continue through 2019 and into the new year,\u201d said Nintendo of America Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Nick Chavez. \u201cNintendo Switch owners can play what they want, when they want, with a huge library of games for all types of players.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"http:\/\/tetris99.nintendo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Tetris<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a099<\/strong><\/a><\/em><strong>\u00a0\u2013 Ver. 2.0 + DLC Update:\u00a0<\/strong>The digital version of the\u00a0<em>Tetris 99<\/em>\u00a0game is getting an update!\u00a0<em>Tetris 99<\/em>\u00a0Invictus mode is here \u2026 but it\u2019s not for the faint of heart. Players can\u2019t even play it unless they achieve TETRIS MAXIMUS status, which means getting first place at least once in the traditional online mode of\u00a0<em>Tetris 99<\/em>. In addition to Invictus mode, Daily Missions will be added to\u00a0<em>Tetris 99<\/em>\u00a0for everyone to enjoy. By clearing these missions, players will acquire in-game tickets to exchange for a variety of custom themes. To show off accomplishments, new player icons will be added as well! Beyond all this, the second wave of content is coming for those who purchased the Big Block DLC. In 2P Share Battle mode, share Joy-Con controllers for a two-player game against each other and the CPU. In Local Arena mode, friends can get together in person to battle via new local wireless multiplayer. The version 2.0 update and new paid DLC for\u00a0<em>Tetris 99<\/em>will launch tomorrow, Sept. 5. Also, a physical version of\u00a0<em>Tetris 99<\/em>\u00a0will be available starting Sept. 6, and will include all Big Block DLC plus a 12-month individual membership to Nintendo Switch Online at a suggested retail price of $29.99.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong><em>Pok\u00e9mon Sword<\/em>\u00a0\/\u00a0<em>Pok\u00e9mon Shield<\/em><\/strong>: New details (and two new Pok\u00e9mon!) were revealed for the\u00a0<em>Pok\u00e9mon Sword<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Pok\u00e9mon Shield<\/em>\u00a0games, launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Nov. 15.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Polteageist is a ghost-type Pok\u00e9mon, and makes a home for itself by hiding among dishes at hotels and restaurants. Its body is made of tea, and it may even let a trusting Trainer have a taste of its tea. The flying- and water-type Pok\u00e9mon Cramorant will swallow absolutely anything that looks hearty enough. It has an exclusive ability called Gulp Missile. While using Surf or Dive in battle, it will counter when attacked.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Players will be able to travel through the new Galar region in style. In this game, players can outfit their main Trainer in tops, bottoms, outerwear, gloves, new hairstyles and even a little makeup. During their journey, players can camp any time at Pok\u00e9mon Camp. While there, players can play with Pok\u00e9mon and get to know them better. In the new Wild Area, players can visit other players\u2019 camps as well. Up to four players and their Pok\u00e9mon can hang out at a camp together. Pok\u00e9mon Camp is also a great place to cook up some Curry on Rice. In\u00a0<em>Pok\u00e9mon Sword<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Pok\u00e9mon Shield<\/em>, there are many types of delicious Curry on Rice that can be registered to the Curry Dex.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zelda.com\/links-awakening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Legend of Zelda: Link\u2019s Awakening<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: Link\u2019s latest adventure is almost here! In\u00a0<em>The Legend of Zelda: Link\u2019s Awakening<\/em>, players can place chambers earned in the adventure to create custom Chamber Dungeons. Finished dungeons can be saved to a compatible amiibo figure in\u00a0<em>The Legend of Zelda<\/em>series or\u00a0<em>Super Smash Bros.\u00a0<\/em>series so they can be shared with friends. A new Link amiibo figure inspired by the style of the game will launch on Sept. 20, the same day as the game.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><strong>Luigi\u2019s Mansion 3<\/strong><\/em>: Every floor of the haunted hotel in\u00a0<em>Luigi\u2019s Mansion 3<\/em>\u00a0is a different theme, including the pyramid setting of Tomb Suites, a disco floor and a pirate-themed restaurant. In the newly announced ScreamPark party mode, two to eight players can battle against each other as a Luigi team and a Gooigi team even with only one Nintendo Switch system.*** The teams will compete to see who can defeat the most ghosts, collect the most coins or break the most targets.\u00a0<em>Luigi\u2019s Mansion 3<\/em>\u00a0opens the doors of its haunted hotel on Oct. 31.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.animal-crossing.com\/new-horizons\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Animal Crossing: New Horizons<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: Players join the Deserted Island Getaway Package by Nook Inc, and start a relaxing new life full of creativity, charm and freedom in this next installment in the\u00a0<em>Animal Crossing<\/em>\u00a0series, launching for Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2020.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/daemonxmachina.nintendo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>DAEMON X MACHINA<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: This new action-mech game launches on Sept. 13, but players that want to take those powerful mechs for a spin can try out the free\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/daemonxmachina.nintendo.com\/#demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">demo version<\/a>\u00a0of the game starting today. In the Prologue demo, players will pilot their mechs through the beginning of the game, and all progress earned will carry over to the main game. A key feature of the demo is the ability to play in local co-op mode with up to four players***.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/super-kirby-clash-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Super Kirby Clash<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: To defeat bosses this wicked, it\u2019ll take a whole team of Kirbys! In this free-to-start multiplayer*** action game, players can choose from four unique Roles and join up to three other players to take down tough bosses. Puff up power by crafting weapons, or use Gem Apples, which can be earned as in-game currency or purchased using real-world money, to recharge Vigor (a resource that recharges over time), unlock new quests or trade for weapons, armor, support items or stickers. Pass a Joy-Con controller to a friend to play locally, and if you have a Nintendo Switch Online membership, you can even play online****!\u00a0<em>Super Kirby Clash<\/em>\u00a0launches exclusively in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch later today!<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/divinity-original-sin-2-definitive-edition-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Divinity: Original Sin 2<\/strong><\/a><strong><u>\u00a0\u2013 Definitive Edition<\/u><\/strong><\/em>: This critically beloved and fan-favorite role-playing game is available on Nintendo Switch beginning today! With the power of Nintendo Switch, players can slay monsters and unleash magic with up to three other friends at home or on the go.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/return-of-the-obra-dinn-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Return of the Obra Dinn<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: The critically acclaimed, stylish indie game is coming to Nintendo Switch this fall. As an insurance investigator for the East India Company, players must board a ship, explore its surroundings, turn back time with the Memento Mortem pocket watch and record logical deductions to solve the ship\u2019s mysteries.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/deadly-premonition-2-a-blessing-in-disguise-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: A sequel to the cult classic\u00a0<em>Deadly Premonition<\/em>\u00a0is headed to Nintendo Switch. When FBI agent Aaliyah Davis opens an investigation into an old serial-killer case, she also opens a door to the unknown.\u00a0<em>Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise<\/em>\u00a0boggles and beguiles on Nintendo Switch in 2020. The original game in the series will launch in Nintendo eShop as\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/deadly-premonition-origins-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Deadly Premonition Origins<\/a><\/em>\u00a0starting today!<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/rogue-company-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Rogue Company<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: Introducing\u00a0<em>Rogue Company<\/em>, a 5-v-5 online**** shooter from Hi-Rez Studios. In this new IP, players can play against friends or instantly match up online with a similarly skilled team in a variety of objective-based modes. Mercenaries can be fully customized to match the player\u2019s style.\u00a0<em>Rogue Company<\/em>\u00a0sneaks up to Nintendo Switch in 2020.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/star-wars-jedi-knight-2-jedi-outcast-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: May the Force be with this\u00a0<em>Star Wars<\/em>classic. Kyle Katarn, agent of the New Republic, is our only hope to stop a rogue Jedi. Get your lightsaber at the ready,\u00a0<em>Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast<\/em>\u00a0is coming to Nintendo Switch on Sept. 24.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/doom-64-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>DOOM 64<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: There are at least 64 reasons for fans to get excited about classic first-person shooter\u00a0<em>DOOM 64<\/em>\u00a0coming to Nintendo Switch, with the ability to play it anywhere being one of them.\u00a0<em>DOOM 64<\/em>\u00a0launches on Nintendo Switch on Nov. 22.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-complete-edition-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt \u2013 Complete Edition<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: As Geralt of Rivia, players have a massive world to explore at home or on the go. In this version of the game, all DLC and story expansions are along for the ride.\u00a0<em>The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt \u2013 Complete Edition<\/em>\u00a0comes to Nintendo Switch on Oct. 15.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/assassins-creed-the-rebel-collection-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Assassin\u2019s Creed: The Rebel Collection<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: Become the most feared pirate in the Caribbean in\u00a0<em>Assassin\u2019s Creed IV: Black Flag<\/em>\u00a0and then transform into the ultimate assassin hunter in\u00a0<em>Assassin\u2019s Creed: Rogue<\/em>. That\u2019s two action-packed games from the award-winning\u00a0<em>Assassin\u2019s Creed<\/em>\u00a0series for one great value! All past single-player DLC is included, as well as new features like touch control and motion aiming.\u00a0<em>Assassin\u2019s Creed: The Rebel Collection<\/em>launches for Nintendo Switch on Dec. 6.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/dauntless-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Dauntless<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: Battle for survival at the edge of a savage\u202ffrontier in the online, free-to-play action-RPG\u00a0<em>Dauntless<\/em>. Whether they\u2019re a veteran looking to take slaying on the go, or a rookie ready to forge a legacy, players can craft hundreds of gear options and team up with others to take down boss-sized Behemoths. The Nintendo Switch version of\u00a0<em>Dauntless<\/em>\u00a0launches this year and features full cross-play, cross-compatibility and feature parity, so players on Nintendo Switch can join a global community millions strong and, for the first time ever, take their Slayers on the go.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/mario-and-sonic-at-the-olympic-games-tokyo-2020-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mario &amp; Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020<\/strong><\/a><\/em>: In addition to playing classic multiplayer events with Mario, Sonic and all their friends,\u00a0<em>Mario &amp; Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020<\/em>\u00a0also features a single-player story mode, new minigames and 10 retro-style events. These new events are displayed in old-school 2D graphics, perfect for retro fans around the world.\u00a0<em>Mario &amp; Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020<\/em>\u00a0goes for the gold medal on Nov. 5.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>New amiibo<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Three new amiibo figures in the\u00a0<em>Super Smash Bros.<\/em>\u00a0series \u2013 Incineroar, Chrom and Simon Belmont \u2013 will launch in stores on Nov. 15.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/nba-2k20-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>NBA 2K20<\/strong><\/a><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 In two days (Sept. 6), players can take to the court in\u00a0<em>NBA 2K20<\/em>for Nintendo Switch.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><strong>The Outer Worlds\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u2013 Explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power in\u00a0<em>The Outer Worlds<\/em>, bounding to Nintendo Switch soon.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/just-dance-2020-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Just Dance 2020<\/strong><\/a><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Bust a move to some of the hottest music hits today in\u00a0<em>Just Dance 2020<\/em>, headed to Nintendo Switch on Nov. 5.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/ni-no-kuni-wrath-of-the-white-witch-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered<\/strong><\/a><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 The critically acclaimed and fan-favorite RPG can be taken anywhere when it launches for Nintendo Switch on Sept. 20.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/devil-may-cry-2-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Devil May Cry 2<\/strong><\/a><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Starring iconic video game character Dante, classic action game\u00a0<em>Devil May Cry 2<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch on Sept. 19. Pre-purchase in Nintendo eShop starts today!<\/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\u2013 Vroom! The high-speed racing game\u00a0<em>GRID Autosport<\/em>comes to Nintendo Switch on Sept. 19. Pre-purchase in Nintendo eShop starts today!<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/vampyr-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Vampyr<\/strong><\/a><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Players who have a thirst for \u2026 moody third-person action-RPGs are in for a bloody treat when\u00a0<em>Vampyr<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 29.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/call-of-cthulhu-switch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Call of Cthulhu<\/strong><\/a><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 Answer the call in this survival horror RPG game when\u00a0<em>Call of Cthulhu<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 8.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong><em>Farming Simulator 20<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Hop on a tractor, bite on some straw and pick up a Nintendo Switch system.\u00a0<em>Farming Simulator 20<\/em>\u00a0plants itself on Nintendo Switch this winter.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There was so much today in Nintendo&#8217;s Direct presentation that I&#8217;m going to drop the whole release below. SO much to digest from today, including some new announcements and surprises. During a packed Nintendo Direct video presentation, Nintendo announced many new games coming to the\u00a0Nintendo Switch\u00a0system, including Blizzard\u2019s mega-hit game\u00a0Overwatch Legendary Edition, as well as [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11943,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true},"categories":[1530],"tags":[1386,1789],"class_list":["post-16312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nintendo-switch","tag-nintendo","tag-nintendo-switch"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/nintendo_direct_wide.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6HXYU-4f6","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":9395,"url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2016\/02\/nintendo-schedules-pokemon-direct-on-friday\/","url_meta":{"origin":16312,"position":0},"title":"Nintendo Schedules Pok\u00e9mon Direct on Friday; New Games on the way?","date":"February 24, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Nintendo has scheduled a Nintendo Direct for this Friday. The direct is called \"Pok\u00e9mon Direct\" and is set for one day before Pok\u00e9mon Day, which sees the Virtual Console releases of Pok\u00e9mon Red, Blue, and Yellow. Expect to see information about those VC titles, Pok\u00e9mon GO, and Pokk\u00e9n Tournament. The\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Nintendo 3DS&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/pokemon_direct_20160226.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":19011,"url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2023\/09\/nintendo-direct-planned-for-thursday\/","url_meta":{"origin":16312,"position":1},"title":"Nintendo Direct planned for Thursday","date":"September 13, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Nintendo has announced that they are planning a new Nintendo Direct.\u00a0The video presentation will be broadcast on Thursday, September 14th at 10:00am ET. The Nintendo Direct livestream will feature roughly roughly 40 minutes of information focused on Nintendo Switch games releasing this winter. Note that the text of the announcment\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Nintendo Switch&quot;","img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/nintendo_direct_20230914.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":12467,"url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2017\/09\/nintendo-direct-reveals-tons-of-new-games-for-switch-3ds\/","url_meta":{"origin":16312,"position":2},"title":"Nintendo Direct reveals tons of new games for Switch &#038; 3DS","date":"September 14, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Origianlly I held back because I wanted to do in depth posts for each game revealed in yesterday's Nintendo Direct, but there are so many games that it may take me a while. 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