{"id":17301,"date":"2020-08-26T20:10:13","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T00:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/?p=17301"},"modified":"2020-08-26T20:10:13","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T00:10:13","slug":"nintendo-drops-nintendo-direct-mini-partner-showcase-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2020\/08\/nintendo-drops-nintendo-direct-mini-partner-showcase-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo drops Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase video"},"content":{"rendered":"<p align=\"left\">Nintendo dropped a surprise Nintendo Direct Mini this morning, which it dubbed as a Partner Showcase video presentation. Nintendo featured a variety of different games coming to the Nintendo Switch in this second in a series of Partner Showcases. Games include titles from Ubisoft, SQUARE ENIX and Harmonix, were featured in the presentation.<\/p>\n<p align=\"left\">\u201cWe appreciate the continued support for Nintendo Switch from our development and publishing partners,\u201d said Steve Singer, Nintendo of America\u2019s Senior Vice President of Publisher and Developer Relations. \u201cThe diverse collection of games highlighted in these Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase presentations helps to deepen the already-rich library of games that Nintendo Switch owners can enjoy.\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\/PXd3Jw4DoNQ?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 align=\"left\">Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/just-dance-2021-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Just Dance 2021<\/em><\/a>: The\u00a0<em>Just Dance<\/em>\u00a0series is back with its newest installment,\u00a0<em>Just Dance 2021<\/em>! In this latest entry in the popular dance series, players can move to 40 hot new tracks, including songs from popular artists like \u201cDon\u2019t Start Now\u201d by Dua Lipa and \u201cFeel Special\u201d by TWICE. Players can even team up in co-op mode!\u00a0<em>Just Dance 2021<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch on Nov. 12.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/world-of-tanks-blitz-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>World of Tanks Blitz<\/em><\/a>:\u00a0In this epic free-to-play online multiplayer game, players pilot more than 350 unique and exclusive combat vehicles with thoroughly elaborate 3D models. Historically accurate vehicles, experimental tanks based on blueprints of famous engineers, armored monsters from popular alternative universes \u2013 here they fight together!\u00a0<em>World of Tanks Blitz<\/em>\u00a0is available now for Nintendo Switch. New players who log in to\u00a0<em>World of Tanks Blitz<\/em>\u00a0on the Nintendo Switch system prior to Sept. 9 can collect a special free gift from the in-game shop that includes a T2 Medium tank, three days of premium account access, 1,000 gold (in-game currency) and an exclusive avatar.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/kingdom-hearts-melody-of-memory-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory<\/em><\/a>: In this musical experience from SQUARE ENIX set in the world of\u00a0<em>KINGDOM HEARTS<\/em>, players will match the rhythm with good timing and cast powerful magic spells to attack enemies. A variety of modes are available in the game, including Memory Drive, which involves matching past scenes from memory, and Boss Battle, in which players square off against fearsome bosses with special attacks. Clearing stages rewards players with cinematics and musical scores so they can relive memorable scenes from their journey. In addition to local* and online** multiplayer battle modes, a new mode exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version of the game called Free-for-all features local multiplayer action for up to eight players. Plus, players can also experience a chapter of\u00a0<em>KINGDOM HEARTS<\/em>\u00a0from popular character Kairi\u2019s perspective.\u00a0<em>KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch later this year.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/puyo-puyo-tetris-2-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Puyo Puyo Tetris 2<\/em><\/a>: Two legendary puzzle games reunite for the ultimate puzzle match in\u00a0<em>Puyo Puyo Tetris 2!<\/em>\u00a0This vibrant new entry includes all of the modes from the original game, including the popular Versus mode, which lets players play\u00a0<em>Puyo Puyo<\/em>\u00a0against\u00a0<em>Tetris<\/em>, and the playful Party Mode with special items and challenges. The new Skill Battle mode introduces character-based skills and item cards that can be equipped to power up the team and quickly turn the tables on opponents! In Adventure mode, players will traverse space and dimensions never seen before in a new story, with a colorful cast of cute characters, bringing to life the power of Tetriminos and Puyos. An expanded Online Mode** will bring the ability to spectate matches, in which up to four players can compete against each other in worldwide battles for online rankings.\u00a0<em>Puyo Puyo Tetris 2<\/em>\u00a0drops onto Nintendo Switch on Dec. 8 \u2013 just in time for the holiday season!<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/taiko-no-tatsujin-rhythmic-adventure-pack-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK<\/em><\/a>: Two games from the\u00a0<em>Taiko no Tatsujin<\/em>\u00a0series make their way to Nintendo Switch in one collection. Join Don-chan in two great RPG adventures by time traveling into the future or by saving the world from strange incidents. Face off against enemies in rhythmic battles by chaining combos with powerful taiko drums. Recruit monsters to become allies, check each monster\u2019s personality and create a formidable party to take down fearsome foes. And if players enjoy just playing along to the music, a rhythm mode is also available. More than 130 songs are included in this collection, including new songs like \u201cGurenge.\u201d\u00a0<em>TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch in winter 2020.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/big-rumble-boxing-creed-champions-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions<\/em><\/a>: Rise through the ranks in this knockout boxing game starring some of the most famous fictional boxers of all time, like Rocky Balboa, Adonis Creed and Viktor Drago. Experience a true underdog journey through story-driven interactions and fierce battles with intuitive controls and hard-hitting fighting techniques. Plus, players can hone their boxing skills in classic Rocky training montages. In Freeplay Mode, fight as Rocky Balboa, Adonis Creed and an entire roster of fighting legends from the\u00a0<em>Rocky<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>Creed<\/em>\u00a0franchises, including Apollo Creed, Ivan and Viktor Drago, and Clubber Lang. Local* multiplayer is also available so players can go head-to-head with friends in adrenaline-fueled matches. Step into the boxing ring in\u00a0<em>Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions<\/em>, launching for Nintendo Switch in spring 2021.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/jump-force-deluxe-edition-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>JUMP FORCE \u2013 Deluxe Edition<\/em><\/a>: Unite to fight a dangerous threat and save humankind in\u00a0<em>JUMP FORCE \u2013 Deluxe Edition<\/em>. Choose from a roster of more than 50 powerful manga heroes from\u00a0<em>ONE PIECE<\/em>,\u00a0<em>DRAGON BALL<\/em>,\u00a0<em>NARUTO<\/em>\u00a0and more. Battle in various modes, including online modes and a local tag team mode exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version.\u00a0<em>JUMP FORCE \u2013 Deluxe Edition<\/em>, which includes Characters Pass 1, punches its way to Nintendo Switch on Aug. 28.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/final-fantasy-crystal-chronicles-remastered-edition-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition<\/em><\/a>: A grand adventure awaits in this remastered version of the classic co-op action RPG. This new version of\u00a0<em>FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES<\/em>\u00a0features new high-level dungeons and weapons, updated graphics and much more. Team up online with friends far and near, or with other players in a party matchmaking system, to battle foes and discover new adventures.\u00a0<em>FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition<\/em>\u00a0arrives on Nintendo Switch on Aug. 27.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/captain-tsubasa-rise-of-new-champions-month-1-edition-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions<\/em><\/a>: Defy the rules of soccer in\u00a0<em>Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions<\/em>. Execute powerful offensive and defensive moves to gain the advantage during action-packed matches. Customize characters, build a dream team and compete in online and local play. Take shots and score in\u00a0<em>Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions<\/em>, launching for Nintendo Switch on Aug. 28.<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/minecraft-dungeons-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Minecraft Dungeons<\/em>\u00a0DLC<\/a>: Fight the Frost in the\u00a0<em>Minecraft Dungeons<\/em>\u00a0Creeping Winter DLC. Brave new missions and take down relentless mobs on a journey to defeat the Wretched Wraith at the center of the storm. Hunt down the source of corruption and discover new weapons, armor and artifacts when this DLC makes its arctic appearance on Nintendo Switch this September. (The full version of the game is required to use DLC; sold separately.)<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/fuser-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>FUSER<\/em><\/a>: From Harmonix, the creators of\u00a0<em>Rock Band<\/em><sup>\u2122<\/sup>, comes\u00a0<em>FUSER<\/em><sup>\u2122<\/sup>, a non-stop digital music festival in which players control the music. In the next evolution of music gaming, players combine elements of songs from some of the world\u2019s most popular artists to create amazing mixes, or partner with friends on epic collaborations.\u00a0<em>FUSER<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch this fall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"left\">Details about the next Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase will be revealed in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo dropped a surprise Nintendo Direct Mini this morning, which it dubbed as a Partner Showcase video presentation. Nintendo featured a variety of different games coming to the Nintendo Switch in this second in a series of Partner Showcases. Games include titles from Ubisoft, SQUARE ENIX and Harmonix, were featured in the presentation. \u201cWe appreciate [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17302,"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":[1178,1530],"tags":[1386,24],"class_list":["post-17301","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-nintendo-switch","tag-nintendo","tag-nintendo-direct"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/kingdom_hearts_melody_of_memory.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6HXYU-4v3","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":15810,"url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2019\/03\/new-nindies-showcase-nintendodirect-coming-wednesday-nintendoswitch\/","url_meta":{"origin":17301,"position":0},"title":"New Nindies Showcase Nintendo Direct for Nintendo Switch coming Wednesday","date":"March 19, 2019","format":false,"excerpt":"This Wednesday, March 20th at 12noon ET Nintendo will be hosting a new Nindies Showcase video presentation featuring about 30 minutes of information on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch. 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