The latest Nintendo Direct just concluded, and while it wasn't their best outing ever, it still had a number of interesting announcements, ending with a heavily requested classic coming to the Switch. You can check out the entire Direct at the end of this article. Without further ado, let's get into it!

Third Party Announcements

  • Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
    • New 2D entry in the Prince of Persia series.
    • Warrior Within outfit available if you pre-order the game.
    • No new information, but the trailer presented showed some new gameplay.
    • Available January 18.
  • Horizon Chase 2
    • Arcade racing game.
    • Available right now on the e-shop.
  • Super Crazy Rhythm Castle
    • Rhythm adventure game where you solve puzzles and fight bosses to the beat.
    • Over 45 tracks, including music from Iconic Konami games.
    • Up to 4-player local or online Co-Op.
    • Available November 14.
  • SPYxANYA: Operation Memories
    • Adventure game based on the SPYxFAMILY anime.
    • You take control of Anya to do a variety of activities.
    • Available next year.
  • SaGa Emerald Beyond
    • Square Enix RPG.
    • A new entry in the SaGa series, you get to take control of up to 6 characters.
    • Turn based combat with the ability to control the order of your characters.
    • Available next year.
  • Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Starring Lara Croft
    • Remasters of the original 3 games with overhauled graphics.
    • Developed by WayForward, known for the Shantae series, Double Dragon Neon, and Ducktales: Remastered.
    • Available February 14th 2024.
  • Trombone Champ
    • Rhythm game where you need to play a trombone.
    • You can control the cursor using the Joycons' movement or even the IR camera.
    • Up to 4-player co-op.
    • Available later today.
  • BATTLE CRUSH
    • Isometric brawler where you fight enemies across a large map.
    • Beta available between October 23rd and 30th.
  • Wartales
    • Turn-based RPG.
    • You lead a group of mercenaries across a gritty medieval world.
    • Available now.
  • Contra: Operation Galuga
    • Re-make of the original Contra game.
    • Uses 3D graphics, modern sound, and an updated weapons system.
    • New enemies, stages and play mechanics.
    • Up to 2 player co-op in Story Mode or 4 players in Arcade Mode.
    • "Coming Soon".
  • Unicorn Overlord
    • RPG from the creators of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere.
    • Hand-drawn assets and "an innovative battle system".
    • Releases March 8th 2024.
  • Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story
    • Isometric adventure/town management pixel-art game set in the League of Legends universe.
    • From the creators of Graveyard Keeper and Punch Club.
    • Coming 2024.
  • Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story
    • 3D adventure game from Tequila Works set in the League of Legends universe.
    • You take control of Nunu and Willump as they platform and solve puzzles across the frozen region of the Freljord.
    • Available November 1st 2023.
  • Eastward: Octopia
    • DLC for the base version of Eastward.
    • Can be played without needing to play the main story.
    • Coming this holiday.
  • Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
    • JRPG that combines high-rez 2D sprites with 3D backgrounds.
    • Choose between 100 unique heroes to create a party of 6 characters.
    • Available April 23rd 2024.
  • Wargroove 2
    • Sequel to the 2019 strategy game.
    • New roguelike mode, as well as the ability to create custom maps and cutscenes.
    • Available October 5th.
  • Dave the Diver
    • Game where you dive in the ocean to catch fish for a restaurant.
    • Available later today.
  • Among Us
    • New "The Fungle" map coming in October.

First Party Announcements

  • Mario vs Donkey Kong
    • Remake of the GBA original.
    • Platform your way through small levels while solving observation puzzles to stop Donkey Kong.
    • Local co-op available.
    • Launches February 16th 2024.
  • Super Mario RPG
    • Remake of the SNES original.
    • New mechanics added to the game, like damaging all enemies at once with the proper timing, a chargeable Triple Move team attack, and post-game boss rematches.
    • Available November 17th.
  • Another Code: Recollection
    • Duo of adventure games with puzzle elements.
    • Contains the remakes of Another Code: Two Memories for the DS and Another Code: R – A Journey into Lost Memories on the Wii.
    • Available January 19th.
  • Princess Peach: Showtime!
    • Princess Peach solo game!
    • Game is set-up as a number of stage plays where Peach must defeat enemies.
    • She can transform into a number of different forms that give her various abilities.
    • So far we've seen a form that can fight with a sword, a detective that can find clues, a pastry chef that can make a number of sweets, and a martial artist form.
    • Available March 22nd 2024.
  • Detective Pikachu Returns
    • A remake of the 3DS detective game where you interview people and pokemon to find your missing father.
    • Available October 6th.
  • Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
    • Remake of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon for the 3DS.
    • Adds higher-definition graphics and a 4-player co-op mode.
    • Available Summer 2024.
  • WarioWare: Move It!
    • New entry in the WarioWare series.
    • Over 200 micro-games, most of which will require you to get into a specific pose.
    • Up to 4-player co-op.
    • Available November 3rd.
  • Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Wave 6
    • New Course: Daisy Circuit (Wii)
    • New Characters: Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, Peachette.
    • Available this holiday, Nintendo Switch Online subscribers have free access.
  • Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
    • Remake of the Gamecube classic.
    • Game seems largely unchanged.
    • Coming in 2024.

Full Stream

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