{"id":17440,"date":"2020-11-01T21:37:18","date_gmt":"2020-11-02T02:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/?p=17440"},"modified":"2020-11-01T21:37:18","modified_gmt":"2020-11-02T02:37:18","slug":"nintendo-direct-mini-partner-showcase-reveals-new-game-details-and-surprise-releases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2020\/11\/nintendo-direct-mini-partner-showcase-reveals-new-game-details-and-surprise-releases\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase reveals new game details and surprise releases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>During the last Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase of the year, Nintendo provided information about a variety of games coming to the\u00a0Nintendo Switch\u00a0from development and publishing partners like SQUARE ENIX, Remedy Entertainment, Koei Tecmo Games and HAL Laboratory. Games featured in the video presentation include anticipated RPG sequel <em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/bravely-default-ii-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BRAVELY DEFAULT II<\/a><\/em>; farming and lifestyle sim\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/story-of-seasons-pioneers-of-olive-town-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town<\/a>;<\/em>\u00a0Greek mythology-inspired action-adventure game\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/immortals-fenyx-rising-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Immortals Fenyx Rising<\/a><\/em>; Nintendo Switch versions of\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/hitman-3-cloud-version-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">HITMAN 3<\/a><\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/control-ultimate-edition-cloud-version-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Control<\/a><\/em>, which are both played via cloud-streaming technology; and over-the-top action game\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/no-more-heroes-3-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">No More Heroes III<\/a><\/em>. There was even the surprise reveal that the original\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/no-more-heroes-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">No More Heroes<\/a><\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/no-more-heroes-2-desperate-struggle-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle<\/a><\/em>, which originally released for the Wii system, are now available exclusively in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n<p>But that\u2019s not all that\u2019s coming to Nintendo Switch today! The Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase also announced that the adorable and out-of-this-world puzzler\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/part-time-ufo-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Part Time UFO<\/a><\/em>\u00a0from HAL Laboratory, the developers of the\u00a0<em>Kirby<\/em>\u00a0series, as well as a free demo for the\u00a0<em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/hyrule-warriors-age-of-calamity-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity<\/a>\u00a0<\/em>game, are both now available in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven though this is the final Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase of the year, the Nintendo Switch games from our development and publishing partners are still coming on strong,\u201d said Steve Singer, Nintendo of America\u2019s Senior Vice President of Publisher and Developer Relations. \u201cThrough these video presentations, we are able to show the breadth of creative and diverse experiences that can be found on Nintendo Switch.\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\/d-dgmufhx4c?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>Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em><strong>Control Ultimate Edition<\/strong> \u2013 Cloud Version<\/em>: Winner of more than 80 awards,\u00a0<em>Control<\/em>\u00a0is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep players on the edge of their seat. Blending open-ended environments with the signature world-building and storytelling of developer Remedy Entertainment,\u00a0<em>Control<\/em>\u00a0presents an expansive and intensely gratifying gameplay experience.\u00a0<em>Control Ultimate Edition \u2013 Cloud Version*<\/em>\u00a0is available now on Nintendo Switch!<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity<\/em><\/strong>: Before the\u00a0<em>Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity<\/em>\u00a0game launches for Nintendo Switch on Nov. 20, fans will be able to try out a free demo for the game, available now in Nintendo eShop. The action-packed story is set in Hyrule 100 years before the events of the\u00a0<em>Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild<\/em>\u00a0game. The demo will let players experience the fast-paced action and dramatic cutscenes, which shed light on the events that led to the Great Calamity. During the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, it was revealed that the massive, screen-filling Divine Beasts will also be playable in the game. Using the over-the-top powers of the Divine Beasts will surely help players find victory when used in their respective stages.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Immortals Fenyx Rising<\/em><\/strong>: The fate of the world is at stake. Play as Fenyx, a new winged demigod, on a quest to save the Greek gods and their home from a dark curse. Take on mythological beasts, master the legendary powers of the gods and defeat Typhon, the deadliest Titan in Greek mythology, in an epic fight for the ages.\u00a0<em>Immortals Fenyx Rising<\/em>\u00a0launches for Nintendo Switch on Dec. 3, with pre-orders beginning today!<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>BRAVELY DEFAULT II<\/em><\/strong>: Brought together by fate, four heroes will embark on a great voyage in the beautiful and engaging role-playing game\u00a0<em>BRAVELY DEFAULT II<\/em>\u00a0from SQUARE ENIX, the creators of the\u00a0<em>FINAL FANTASY<\/em>\u00a0series. In the series\u2019 new adventure, players will set off on an epic journey, visiting stunning locations, meeting intriguing characters and battling dastardly villains. By defeating enemies called Asterisk bearers, the heroes will acquire Asterisks, which allow them to change jobs. By using the right combination of jobs, players can turn the tide of battle in their favor. Some of the jobs that can be acquired include the powerful Vanguard, the White Mage, the Bard, the Beastmaster and the Gambler, among many others. After a demo version of the game went live in March, the developers collected player feedback about things like difficulty and controls to improve the overall game experience. A video addressing the helpful fan feedback will be posted on the official Nintendo YouTube channel later today. BRAVELY DEFAULT II launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 26, 2021.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town<\/em><\/strong>: Cultivate a farm from the ground up! Chop down trees! Discover flora and fauna! Raise animals! Experience all of this and more as part of\u00a0<em>STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town<\/em>, the newest game in the original farm simulation series, coming to Nintendo Switch on March 23, 2021. Will players sow fields and grow a cornucopia of colorful crops? Or construct a massive ranch with lots of animal pens? How players choose to live their farm life is completely up to them.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>No More Heroes III<\/em><\/strong>: Experience the latest exploits of legendary assassin Travis Touchdown in\u00a0<em>No More Heroes III<\/em>. In this game, players are put in the middle of the action, as the fight between assassins becomes a battle on a galactic scale. Destroy aliens in this garden of madness when\u00a0<em>No More Heroes III<\/em>\u00a0launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch in 2021. If players haven\u2019t experienced the series\u2019 prequels, no problem! The first two\u00a0<em>No More Heroes<\/em>\u00a0games,\u00a0<em>No More Heroes<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em>No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle<\/em>, which originally launched for the Wii console, are available now on Nintendo Switch.<\/li>\n<li><em><strong>HITMAN 3 \u2013 CLOUD VERSION<\/strong>:<\/em>\u00a0<em>HITMAN 3<\/em>\u00a0is the first time the\u00a0<em>HITMAN<\/em>\u00a0series has been on Nintendo Switch and represents the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy. Whether players are new to the franchise or familiar with the series, they\u2019ll enjoy a globetrotting adventure to sprawling sandbox locations as Agent 47 returns for the most important contracts of his entire career.<\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Part Time UFO<\/em><\/strong>: From HAL Laboratory, the developers of the\u00a0<em>Kirby<\/em>\u00a0series, comes\u00a0<em>Part Time UFO<\/em>, a colorful game in which players take on the role of an adorable (and helpful!) UFO. From dishing up sweets, to fishing, and building a castle, the little UFO will perform all sorts of part-time jobs. Players can clear stages by carrying the required object, but more rewards will be earned by completing three specific challenges per stage. By passing a Joy-Con controller to a friend or family member, two people can perform jobs together!\u00a0<em>Part Time UFO<\/em>\u00a0is available now on Nintendo Switch!<\/li>\n<li><em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/surviving-the-aftermath-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Surviving the Aftermath<\/a><\/em>: Survive and thrive in a post-apocalyptic future \u2013 resources are scarce, but opportunity calls. Players can build the ultimate disaster-proof colony, protect their colonists and restore civilization to a devastated world. Remember: The end of the world is just the beginning. The Nintendo Switch version of\u00a0<em>Surviving the Aftermath<\/em>\u00a0launches in spring 2021.<\/li>\n<li><em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/tropico-6-nintendo-switch-edition-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tropico 6 \u2013 Nintendo Switch Edition<\/a><\/em>: El Presidente is back! In\u00a0<em>Tropico 6<\/em>, players have the fate of their island in their hands. Build and rule an island nation on large archipelagos, take care of subjects\u2019 needs and send agents to steal world monuments.\u00a0<em>Tropico 6<\/em>\u00a0lands on Nintendo Switch on Nov. 6. Pre-orders for the game begin later today.<\/li>\n<li><em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/bakugan-champions-of-vestroia-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia<\/a><\/em>: Fierce strategy plus epic action equals Bakugan! It\u2019s up to players to build the best team and duke it out in high-energy battles. Become the ultimate champion in\u00a0<em>Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia<\/em>, launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Nov. 3.<\/li>\n<li><em><a class=\"gp-autolink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/games\/detail\/griftlands-switch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Griftlands: Nintendo Switch Edition<\/a><\/em>: Sharp negotiating skills are a must when playing\u00a0<em>Griftlands<\/em>, a deck-building roguelite game. Every decision matters in each playthrough, whether it\u2019s the jobs players take, the friends they make or the cards they collect. Explore the gritty sci-fi world of\u00a0<em>Griftlands<\/em>\u00a0when it launches on Nintendo Switch in summer 2021.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>During the last Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase of the year, Nintendo provided information about a variety of games coming to the\u00a0Nintendo Switch\u00a0from development and publishing partners like SQUARE ENIX, Remedy Entertainment, Koei Tecmo Games and HAL Laboratory. Games featured in the video presentation include anticipated RPG sequel BRAVELY DEFAULT II; farming and lifestyle sim\u00a0STORY [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17441,"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],"class_list":["post-17440","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-nintendo-switch","tag-nintendo"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Switch_Control_Hero.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p6HXYU-4xi","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":15810,"url":"https:\/\/www.darkainarts.com\/gamers\/2019\/03\/new-nindies-showcase-nintendodirect-coming-wednesday-nintendoswitch\/","url_meta":{"origin":17440,"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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