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E3 Nintendo Direct - Switch Goodness
It is no secret I'm a Nintendo fanboy. Whether you love me or hate me for it, I accept your decisions. I wanted to catalog all the awesome stuff Nintendo talked about today and with that, give people easy access to pre-order new titles which in turn helps support the site. I also hope that we can talk about all the announcements too.
There's a ton of stuff that came out in the direct, I'm primarily just looking at the first-party Nintendo stuff. There are a few other fan-favourites included (sorry if your favourite game didn't make the list.
Here's the full direct if you missed it
This thread has affiliate links to purchasing some of these games on Amazon.com. Pre-ordering and eventually buying a game through these links helps support Out of Cards in our goal to be independent.
Breath of the Wild Sequel
Link's Awakening
Link has washed ashore on a mysterious island with strange and colorful inhabitants. To escape the island, Link must collect magical instruments across the land and awaken the Wind Fish. Explore a reimagined Koholint Island that’s been faithfully rebuilt in a brand-new art style that will entice fans and newcomers alike. Battle enemies as you conquer numerous dungeons and uncover the hidden secrets of the island. Encounter Super Mario enemies like Goombas, Piranha Plants, and more, and interact with unique locals who help Link on his adventure.
Release Date: September 20, 2019.
Pre-order Basic Edition: Amazon.com
Pre-order Dreamer Edition: Amazon.com
Pre-order Link Amiibo: Amazon.com
Trailer
Gameplay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHwhTv-LdPY
Luigi's Mansion 3
Wield the upgraded Poltergust G-00 to slam and blow away the ghosts’ defenses, or summon Gooigi, an all-green doppelganger that can help Luigi overcome obstacles he can’t get past alone. In ScareScraper mode, race the timer to clear various objectives on a series of floors with up to 8 players. Luigi’s Mansion 3 will suddenly appear on the Nintendo Switch this holiday 2019!
Release Date: Holiday 2019
Pre-order: Amazon.com
Trailer
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, start fresh on a deserted island and enjoy a peaceful existence full of creativity, freedom, and charm as you roll up your sleeves and make your new life whatever you want it to be. Collect resources you can craft into everything from creature comforts to handy tools. Embrace your green thumb and try out some new tricks of the gardening trade. Set up a perfect homestead where the rules of what goes indoors or out no longer apply. Go fishing, pole-vault across rivers as you explore your island home, make friends with new arrivals, kick back and enjoy the seasons, and more!
Release Date: March 20, 2020
Pre-order: Amazon.com
Trailer
Gameplay
In this live demonstration, you can get your best look yet at the game with commentary by developers Aya Kyogoku and Hisashi Nogami. We cover the new crafting mechanics and outdoor decorating, while also discussing the setting, multiplayer, and the basics of island life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEh3MPy4GAU
Mario Maker 2
Release Date: June 28, 2019
Pre-order Basic: Amazon.com
Pre-order Basic w/ 12mo Online: Amazon.com
Gameplay
In this live demonstration, we’re joined by Super Mario series veteran developer Takashi Tezuka for a walkthrough of the all-new Story Mode in Super Mario Maker 2. Stay tuned for more coverage of this game from E3 2019.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Release Date: July 26, 2019
Pre-order: Amazon.com
Trailer
Spyro Reignited Triology
Play Spyro on-the-go! The original roast master is back, and he’s on-the-go! Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD. Spyro is bringing the heat like never before in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy game collection. Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Explore the expansive realms, re-encounter the fiery personalities and relive the adventure in fully remastered glory. Because when there’s a realm that needs saving, there’s only one dragon to call. Arrives on Nintendo Switch on September 3, 2019.
Release Date: September 3, 2019
Trailer
No More Heroes III
The latest numbered entry in the No More Heroes series... No More Heroes 3 is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2020! Travis Touchdown returns to Santa Destroy after a ten-year absence. There he finds a huge artificial island metropolis floating in the sea, and a mysterious flying object hovering high above. Who really is the deadly killer Travis must face off against this time?!
Release Date: 2020
Trailer
Astral Chain
The few survivors of a massive global disaster gather together in a futuristic megacity. Now it’s your job to protect them against otherworldly invaders–but you’re not alone as a member of a special police task force equipped with sentient armaments called Legions. In this brand-new action game from PlatinumGames, control the protagonist and a Legion simultaneously to chain stylish combos. Change Legions on the fly to vary your style and unleash a variety of abilities. The last remnants of humanity depend on you, and to save the world, you must investigate its dark side. Astral Chain launches on the Nintendo Switch on August 30th, 2019.
Release Date: August 30, 2019
Pre-order: Amazon.com
Trailer
Gameplay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX5V9uOVD4k
Collection of Mana
Collection of Mana ushers players into the enchanting world of the Mana series with the first three titles, Final Fantasy Adventure, Secret of Mana, and for the first time in the West, Trials of Mana (known as Seiken Densetsu 3 in Japan). 3 classic games, 1 incredible collection!
- Experience Trials of Mana (Originally released as Seiken Densetsu 3 in Japan), localized for the first time in the West
- All 3 games now include a convenient quick save feature
- Adventure with friends utilizing a local multiplayer mode
Release Date: August 27, 2019
Pre-order: Amazon.com
Trailer
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
Military nation Galbadia has declared war on the Dukedom of Dollet, left with no choice but to hire a mercenary force for their defense. Enter SeeD and its newest member: Squall Leonhart. Together with his friends, Squall joins Rinoa Heartilly, a member of the resistance, on a journey that holds the fate of their world in its balance. Final Fantasy VIII is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2019.
Release Date: 2019
Trailer
Pokemon Sword & Shield
- A new generation of Pokemon is coming to the Nintendo Switch system.
- Become a Pokemon Trainer and embark on a new journey in the new Galar region!
- Choose from one of three new partner Pokemon: Grookey, Scorbunny, or Sobble.
- In this all new adventure, you'll encounter new and familiar Pokemon as you catch, battle, and trade Pokemon while exploring new areas and uncovering an all-new story.
- Get ready for the next Pokemon adventure in the Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield games.
Release Date: November 15, 2019
Pre-order Dual Pack: Amazon.com
Pre-order Sword: Amazon.com
Pre-order Shield: Amazon.com
Gameplay
Watch this live demonstration of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, streamed right from the E3 show floor! You’ll get your best look yet at what it’s like to play the game, delivered by the people who know it best—the developers and Nintendo.
Cadence of Hyrule
Play as Cadence, Link, or Princess Zelda as you move to the beat and try to defeat an evil menace disrupting Hyrule.
Release Date: June 13, 2019
Gameplay
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It is no secret I'm a Nintendo fanboy. Whether you love me or hate me for it, I accept your decisions. I wanted to catalog all the awesome stuff Nintendo talked about today and with that, give people easy access to pre-order new titles which in turn helps support the site. I also hope that we can talk about all the announcements too.
There's a ton of stuff that came out in the direct, I'm primarily just looking at the first-party Nintendo stuff. There are a few other fan-favourites included (sorry if your favourite game didn't make the list.
Here's the full direct if you missed it
This thread has affiliate links to purchasing some of these games on Amazon.com. Pre-ordering and eventually buying a game through these links helps support Out of Cards in our goal to be independent.
Breath of the Wild Sequel
Link's Awakening
Link has washed ashore on a mysterious island with strange and colorful inhabitants. To escape the island, Link must collect magical instruments across the land and awaken the Wind Fish. Explore a reimagined Koholint Island that’s been faithfully rebuilt in a brand-new art style that will entice fans and newcomers alike. Battle enemies as you conquer numerous dungeons and uncover the hidden secrets of the island. Encounter Super Mario enemies like Goombas, Piranha Plants, and more, and interact with unique locals who help Link on his adventure.
Release Date: September 20, 2019.
Pre-order Basic Edition: Amazon.com
Pre-order Dreamer Edition: Amazon.com
Pre-order Link Amiibo: Amazon.com
Trailer
Gameplay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHwhTv-LdPY
Luigi's Mansion 3
Wield the upgraded Poltergust G-00 to slam and blow away the ghosts’ defenses, or summon Gooigi, an all-green doppelganger that can help Luigi overcome obstacles he can’t get past alone. In ScareScraper mode, race the timer to clear various objectives on a series of floors with up to 8 players. Luigi’s Mansion 3 will suddenly appear on the Nintendo Switch this holiday 2019!
Release Date: Holiday 2019
Pre-order: Amazon.com
Trailer
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, start fresh on a deserted island and enjoy a peaceful existence full of creativity, freedom, and charm as you roll up your sleeves and make your new life whatever you want it to be. Collect resources you can craft into everything from creature comforts to handy tools. Embrace your green thumb and try out some new tricks of the gardening trade. Set up a perfect homestead where the rules of what goes indoors or out no longer apply. Go fishing, pole-vault across rivers as you explore your island home, make friends with new arrivals, kick back and enjoy the seasons, and more!
Release Date: March 20, 2020
Pre-order: Amazon.com
Trailer
Gameplay
In this live demonstration, you can get your best look yet at the game with commentary by developers Aya Kyogoku and Hisashi Nogami. We cover the new crafting mechanics and outdoor decorating, while also discussing the setting, multiplayer, and the basics of island life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEh3MPy4GAU
Mario Maker 2
Release Date: June 28, 2019
Pre-order Basic: Amazon.com
Pre-order Basic w/ 12mo Online: Amazon.com
Gameplay
In this live demonstration, we’re joined by Super Mario series veteran developer Takashi Tezuka for a walkthrough of the all-new Story Mode in Super Mario Maker 2. Stay tuned for more coverage of this game from E3 2019.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Release Date: July 26, 2019
Pre-order: Amazon.com
Trailer
Spyro Reignited Triology
Play Spyro on-the-go! The original roast master is back, and he’s on-the-go! Same sick burns, same smoldering attitude, now all scaled up in stunning HD. Spyro is bringing the heat like never before in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy game collection. Rekindle the fire with remastered versions of the original three games, Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Explore the expansive realms, re-encounter the fiery personalities and relive the adventure in fully remastered glory. Because when there’s a realm that needs saving, there’s only one dragon to call. Arrives on Nintendo Switch on September 3, 2019.
Release Date: September 3, 2019
Trailer
No More Heroes III
The latest numbered entry in the No More Heroes series... No More Heroes 3 is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2020! Travis Touchdown returns to Santa Destroy after a ten-year absence. There he finds a huge artificial island metropolis floating in the sea, and a mysterious flying object hovering high above. Who really is the deadly killer Travis must face off against this time?!
Release Date: 2020
Trailer
Astral Chain
The few survivors of a massive global disaster gather together in a futuristic megacity. Now it’s your job to protect them against otherworldly invaders–but you’re not alone as a member of a special police task force equipped with sentient armaments called Legions. In this brand-new action game from PlatinumGames, control the protagonist and a Legion simultaneously to chain stylish combos. Change Legions on the fly to vary your style and unleash a variety of abilities. The last remnants of humanity depend on you, and to save the world, you must investigate its dark side. Astral Chain launches on the Nintendo Switch on August 30th, 2019.
Release Date: August 30, 2019
Pre-order: Amazon.com
Trailer
Gameplay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX5V9uOVD4k
Collection of Mana
Collection of Mana ushers players into the enchanting world of the Mana series with the first three titles, Final Fantasy Adventure, Secret of Mana, and for the first time in the West, Trials of Mana (known as Seiken Densetsu 3 in Japan). 3 classic games, 1 incredible collection!
Release Date: August 27, 2019
Pre-order: Amazon.com
Trailer
Final Fantasy VIII Remastered
Military nation Galbadia has declared war on the Dukedom of Dollet, left with no choice but to hire a mercenary force for their defense. Enter SeeD and its newest member: Squall Leonhart. Together with his friends, Squall joins Rinoa Heartilly, a member of the resistance, on a journey that holds the fate of their world in its balance. Final Fantasy VIII is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2019.
Release Date: 2019
Trailer
Pokemon Sword & Shield
Release Date: November 15, 2019
Pre-order Dual Pack: Amazon.com
Pre-order Sword: Amazon.com
Pre-order Shield: Amazon.com
Gameplay
Watch this live demonstration of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, streamed right from the E3 show floor! You’ll get your best look yet at what it’s like to play the game, delivered by the people who know it best—the developers and Nintendo.
Cadence of Hyrule
Play as Cadence, Link, or Princess Zelda as you move to the beat and try to defeat an evil menace disrupting Hyrule.
Release Date: June 13, 2019
Gameplay
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I had a great time drooling over the new releases yesterday on stream with you Flux :P. as a Nintendo fanboy myself and especially a zelda one I am very much looking forward to anything zelda related. Also pokemon and Mario Maker.
Nintendo had a pretty killer presentation this year. I'm personally really excited for Cadence of Hyrule and Mario Maker 2 since they are so close, but there's lots of cool stuff to look forward to over the next year.
I was hoping that Spyro would come to the Switch at the beginning of the year.. so glad that it is
Final Fantasy VIII is one of my favorite FFs, so perhaps I need to own it for yet-another system lol.
Between all of the Zelda games, FFVIII, Spyro, and Bayonetta 3 - not to mention what's already out - I'm more than ready to jump aboard the Switch train.
This is exactly why I held off on buying it. I'm super bumped to play some Spyro again
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I haven’t played a proper Pokémon game since Platinum and I am super excited for Sword and Shield. I’ll probably go with the Sword Doggo and I’m hoping to get my brother-in-law to give Shield a try, since he likes Pokémon but hasn’t played the games.
I also loved the Banjo and Kazooie reveal for Smash, though I don’t have the game
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Man, Link's Awakening was MY Zelda game growing up. I played the hell out of that, over and over again. It's my hands-down favorite of the series, no question. I can't wait to play the Switch remake!
Mine too! I love it so much! I had no idea it was being remastered. It looks terrible when I try to play it on PS2 on my tv. I've been resisting getting a Switch. Guess I have to get one now.
Pokemon games in recent times have been the bane of my existence. Sun and Moon sits unfinished (as does Ultra S&M) because I'll stop playing it for a week and then not feel like picking it back up. This actually happens with more games than just Pokemon but damn is it frustrating beyond belief.
Even Lets Go Pikachu was never finished, though I could see myself jumping back into that sometime since its a familiar world (Kanto) and I won't feel like I'm lost.
I hope Sword and Shield will break that mold for me. I love the GO series "see what you can catch" mechanic so it should be interesting going into a new, much more open, world and catching me some new mons.
I think I'm going to main Sword, I've had both reserved and paid for though since the announcement.
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Meanwhile here I am, already have it for the PS4. Between the Reignited Trilogy, and the N. Sane Trilogy (also now available on Switch), it's weird to think that these flagship games are no longer PS exclusive, although they don't obsolete the original trilogies where are obviously still PS1 exclusive. Reignited is pretty good, and I like that it even comes with an option to use the original PS1 soundtrack, which is a feature the N. Sane Trilogy does not have (and is a huge minus on Activision's part).
Now waiting for Crash Team Racing: Nitro Fueled. Super excited. I'm hoping Activision learned from their (seemingly deliberate) mistake, and include an original music option. It releases in 6 days.
Looks so good.
EDIT: Alright, so it seems that Activision only published the N. Sane Trilogy, not make it. Still though, not including the original soundtrack is basically like intentionally and consciously, shooting yourself in the foot for just your own personal amusement.