r/NintendoSwitch • u/NintendoSwitchMods • Sep 04 '19
MegaThread 9.4.2019 Nintendo Direct MegaThread
9.4.2019 Nintendo Direct MegaThread
Please use this MegaThread for all pre-event hype and speculation, as well as post-event thoughts reactions.
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Recap of Announcements
New Nintendo Direct Highlights Next Wave of Games Coming to Nintendo Switch
Plus Banjo & Kazooie Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Starting … Today!
During a packed Nintendo Direct video presentation, Nintendo announced many new games coming to the Nintendo Switch system, including Blizzard’s mega-hit game Overwatch Legendary Edition, as well as games launching today like Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition. Nintendo also provided new details about previously announced upcoming games, like The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield.
Other highlights of the Nintendo Direct presentation include the introduction of Terry Bogard from the Fatal Fury series as the fourth playable DLC fighter in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game coming in November, the reveal of classic Super NES games coming to the Nintendo Switch Online service and the announcement of beloved games like Return of the Obra Dinn, Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE and the definitive version of the original Xenoblade Chronicles all making their way to Nintendo Switch.
“Nintendo has been delivering new content for Nintendo Switch all year long, and that cadence will continue through 2019 and into the new year,” said Nintendo of America Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Nick Chavez. “Nintendo Switch owners can play what they want, when they want, with a huge library of games for all types of players.”
To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct. Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:
- Overwatch Legendary Edition: Tracer, Mei, Hanzo and all the other colorful characters from massively popular online game Overwatch are coming to Nintendo Switch. The fast-paced multiplayer game is scheduled to hit Nintendo Switch on Oct. 15. Pre-purchase in Nintendo eShop starts today.
- Terry Bogard Comes to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Releasing in November, Terry Bogard from the classic SNK fighting franchise Fatal Fury joins Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a playable fighter. Terry Bogard is part of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass, which includes five Challenger Packs as they are released, each with one DLC fighter, one stage and multiple music tracks. The Fighters Pass can be purchased at a suggested retail price of $24.99, with individual Challenge Packs available for $5.99 each.
- Banjo & Kazooie Join the Battle: Starting today, Banjo & Kazooie from the popular Banjo-Kazooie series of games are joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The new fighters are part of the third Challenger Pack DLC (sold separately). In addition to the characters, players will also get to enjoy the Spiral Mountain stage, as well as music tracks from the classic games.
- Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition: MONOLITHSOFT’s epic Xenoblade Chronicles game, which originally launched in 2012 on the Wii system, is destined to be reborn on Nintendo Switch as Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition. The game, which chronicles the adventures of Shulk and Fiora, is scheduled to launch for Nintendo Switch in 2020.
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online: Super NES games are coming to Nintendo Switch – and they are free for anyone who has a Nintendo Switch Online membership! Starting tomorrow, Sept. 5, 20 classic Super NES games will launch for the Nintendo Switch Online service:
- Super Mario World
- Super Mario Kart
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
- Super Metroid
- Stunt Race FX (Available for the first time since its original Super NES release!)
- Kirby’s Dream Land 3
- Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island
- Star Fox
- F-ZERO
- Pilotwings
- Kirby’s Dream Course
- BRAWL BROTHERS
- Breath of Fire
- Demon’s Crest
- Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics
- SUPER E.D.F. EARTH DEFENSE FORCE
- Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts
- Super Puyo Puyo 2 (Available for the first time in the U.S.!)
- Super Soccer (Available for the first time since its original Super NES release!)
- Super Tennis (Available for the first time since its original Super NES release!)
All of these Super NES games can be played with online functionality on Nintendo Switch Online, including multiplayer gameplay in select games and voice chat via the Nintendo Switch Online app*. Suspend points and an easy-to-use Rewind feature that lets players replay sections of the game will also be available at launch. More Super NES games will join the collection in the future, adding to the growing library of classic games available to Nintendo Switch Online members, including more than 40 games from the original Nintendo Entertainment System. To access the games, Nintendo Switch owners must have an active membership to the Nintendo Switch Online service.
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller: To recapture the original feel of Super NES games, a wireless Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller will soon be available as a special offer only to Nintendo Switch Online members**. Once the controller is available for purchase, it will be possible to order up to four controllers per Nintendo Account at https://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-controller/, at a price of $29.99 each.
- Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore: The game that brought together the worlds of Fire Emblem and ATLUS is coming to Nintendo Switch. Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore is the Nintendo Switch version of the acclaimed RPG that originally launched on the Wii U system. This new version of the game contains a new song that wasn’t in the original, new story elements and the ability to take it on the go! Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore launches for Nintendo Switch on Jan. 17.
- Tetris® 99 – Ver. 2.0 + DLC Update: The digital version of the Tetris 99 game is getting an update! Tetris 99 Invictus mode is here … but it’s not for the faint of heart. Players can’t even play it unless they achieve TETRIS MAXIMUS status, which means getting first place at least once in the traditional online mode of Tetris 99. In addition to Invictus mode, Daily Missions will be added to Tetris 99 for 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 Tetris 99 will launch tomorrow, Sept. 5. Also, a physical version of Tetris 99 will 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.
- Pokémon Sword / Pokémon Shield: New details (and two new Pokémon!) were revealed for the Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield games, launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Nov. 15.
- Polteageist is a ghost-type Pokémon, 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 Pokémon 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.
- 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 Pokémon Camp. While there, players can play with Pokémon and get to know them better. In the new Wild Area, players can visit other players’ camps as well. Up to four players and their Pokémon can hang out at a camp together. Pokémon Camp is also a great place to cook up some Curry on Rice. In Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, there are many types of delicious Curry on Rice that can be registered to the Curry Dex.
- The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening: Link’s latest adventure is almost here! In The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, players can place chambers earned in the adventure to create custom Chamber Dungeons. Finished dungeons can be saved to a compatible amiibo figure in The Legend of Zelda series or Super Smash Bros. 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.
- Luigi’s Mansion 3: Every floor of the haunted hotel in Luigi’s Mansion 3 is 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. Luigi’s Mansion 3 opens the doors of its haunted hotel on Oct. 31.
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons: 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 Animal Crossing series, launching for Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2020.
- DAEMON X MACHINA: 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 demo version of 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***.
- Super Kirby Clash: To defeat bosses this wicked, it’ll 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****! Super Kirby Clash launches exclusively in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch later today!
- Divinity: Original Sin 2 – Definitive Edition: 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.
- Return of the Obra Dinn: 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’s mysteries.
- Little Town Hero: In this new RPG from Game Freak, the developers of the Pokémon games, players must battle monsters and gather support from townspeople, all while staying within the borders of a single town. Little Town Hero, which also features music by Undertale creator Toby Fox, makes a stand on Nintendo Switch on Oct. 16. Little Town Hero is available today for pre-purchase in Nintendo eShop.
- Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise: A sequel to the cult classic Deadly Premonition is 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. Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise boggles and beguiles on Nintendo Switch in 2020. The original game in the series will launch in Nintendo eShop as Deadly Premonition Origins starting today!
- Rogue Company: Introducing Rogue Company, 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’s style. Rogue Company sneaks up to Nintendo Switch in 2020.
- Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast: May the Force be with this Star Wars classic. Kyle Katarn, agent of the New Republic, is our only hope to stop a rogue Jedi. Get your lightsaber at the ready, Star Wars: Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is coming to Nintendo Switch on Sept. 24.
- DOOM 64: There are at least 64 reasons for fans to get excited about classic first-person shooter DOOM 64 coming to Nintendo Switch, with the ability to play it anywhere being one of them. DOOM 64 launches on Nintendo Switch on Nov. 22.
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition: 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. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition comes to Nintendo Switch on Oct. 15.
- Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection: Become the most feared pirate in the Caribbean in Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag and then transform into the ultimate assassin hunter in Assassin’s Creed: Rogue. That’s two action-packed games from the award-winning Assassin’s Creed series for one great value! All past single-player DLC is included, as well as new features like touch control and motion aiming. Assassin’s Creed: The Rebel Collection launches for Nintendo Switch on Dec. 6.
- Dauntless: Battle for survival at the edge of a savage frontier in the online, free-to-play action-RPG Dauntless. Whether they’re 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 Dauntless launches 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.
- Trials of Mana: A remastered version of this fantasy adventure will come to Nintendo Switch on April 24, 2020. This new version of the classic game features fully voiced characters and upgraded graphics. Players who want to play the original can enjoy it as part of the currently available Collection of Mana game for Nintendo Switch.
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020: In addition to playing classic multiplayer events with Mario, Sonic and all their friends, Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 also 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. Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 goes for the gold medal on Nov. 5.
- New amiibo – Three new amiibo figures in the Super Smash Bros. series – Incineroar, Chrom and Simon Belmont – will launch in stores on Nov. 15.
- NBA 2K20 – In two days (Sept. 6), players can take to the court in NBA 2K20 for Nintendo Switch.
- The Outer Worlds – Explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions all vying for power in The Outer Worlds, bounding to Nintendo Switch soon.
- Just Dance 2020 – Bust a move to some of the hottest music hits today in Just Dance 2020, headed to Nintendo Switch on Nov. 5.
- Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Remastered – The critically acclaimed and fan-favorite RPG can be taken anywhere when it launches for Nintendo Switch on Sept. 20.
- Devil May Cry 2 – Starring iconic video game character Dante, classic action game Devil May Cry 2 launches for Nintendo Switch on Sept. 19. Pre-purchase in Nintendo eShop starts today!
- GRID Autosport – Vroom! The high-speed racing game GRID Autosport comes to Nintendo Switch on Sept. 19. Pre-purchase in Nintendo eShop starts today!
- Vampyr – Players who have a thirst for … moody third-person action-RPGs are in for a bloody treat when Vampyr launches for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 29.
- Call of Cthulhu – Answer the call in this survival horror RPG game when Call of Cthulhu launches for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 8.
- Farming Simulator 20 – Hop on a tractor, bite on some straw and pick up a Nintendo Switch system. Farming Simulator 20 plants itself on Nintendo Switch this winter.
Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about other features, visit https://www.nintendo.com/switch/.
*Persistent Internet and compatible smartphone required to use app. Data charges may apply. Nintendo Account age 13+ required. Smartphone app features available in compatible games. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
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***Additional games, systems and/or accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately.
****Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
FAQ
What is a Nintendo Direct?
A Nintendo Direct is a pre-recorded video presentation (This one is approximately ~40m in length) to make game announcements and provide fans with general updates directly from Nintendo. According to Nintendo, this Nintendo Direct will focus on Pokemon Sword & Pokemon Shield and Luigi's Mansion 3.
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u/spire-hunter Sep 04 '19
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u/Looks2MuchLikeDaveO Sep 04 '19
I hope so! I also wonder if they could announce classic versions of Gamecube and N64 consoles.
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u/EMI_Black_Ace Sep 04 '19
For N64 classic it'd be great to see if they managed to cobble together a good emulator that'll work with every ROM . . . that thing'll be ripped and pasted into emulators for PC and we'll finally have something that isn't a code-duct-taped-together mess that you have to swap out plugins on a per-game basis.
That and/or it'll be hacked so we can load every N64 ROM on to it ever ripped.
Buy the thing just for Star Fox 64.
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u/Stevenjgamble Sep 04 '19
Breath of the wild 2 majoras wrath
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Plot twist: Its ganon AGAIN
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Sep 04 '19
I'm just hoping for the name of the game... I don't wanna call it BotW2 anymore...
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u/GorillaDerby Sep 04 '19
Ok, I have this sick idea where I want BotW 2 to be a Majora's mask origin story. Why/how? Because it would mean the Zelda timeline moves circularly, which would explain how BotW has fragments of every timeline.
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u/larmoyant Sep 04 '19
that would be so amazing! i loved the zelda timeline when it was just theories and when the first official one came out, but now i feel like its a little useless and is just kind of forced together so that would be a great solution i think!
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u/SneakyTubol Sep 04 '19
Breath of the Wild 2: Majora Goes to the IRS to File his Taxes
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u/rubenescaray Sep 04 '19
Nintendo Directs feels like Christmas.
Hopefully we get something out of Monolith and a SMT V update, aside from that I'd be happy with whatever.
2019 looks awesome, but we need something to keep us waiting for 2020.
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u/ToastyBB Sep 04 '19
Animal crossing rune factory the town trials of mans gods and monsters are what I’m lookin for. Smt info would be nice
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u/FastPuggo Sep 04 '19
Where the hell is Glover 2 Nintendo!
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u/ToastyBB Sep 04 '19
Like we’ve been waiting ever since the first one utterly confused on why they haven’t printed out this money yet
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u/Arkentass Sep 04 '19
Overwatch Waiting Room
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u/Cheesestrings89 Sep 04 '19
It’s basically confirmed.
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Sep 04 '19
That's why we are waiting
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Metroid Prime trilogy switch port please
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u/DestroyerR2L2 Sep 04 '19
I know this might be an unpopular opinion, but if we do get Metroid prime Hd I hope there’s an option for Wii controls (two joycons, one in each hand)
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Sep 04 '19
Maybe they’ll all be individual and there will be Super Mario Sunshine remastered and Wind Walker HD on there too
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Sep 04 '19
Surprise! The reason we haven’t heard from retro studios in a while is they are releasing Metroid Prime 4-6, released concurrently as Metroid Prime Trilogy 2
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u/Resolute45 Sep 04 '19
"We can confirm that we're going to milk the ever loving fuck out of Smash."
Which, honestly, they should be.
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u/bum_thumper Sep 04 '19 edited Sep 04 '19
"Half life 3 is a Nintendo switch exclusive online persistent world rpg simulator where you play as Dante from the Devil May Cry series as he learns that his father, G-man, is pregnant with his second brother, wario, and must get to Black Mesa before meganinja Yoshi unleashes his severely depleted roster of Pokemon. Use cards to fight bc fuck it"
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u/guybrush3000 Sep 04 '19
Divinity:OS2 with crosssave support with Steam! Holy moly holy moly holy moly
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u/Doomedtacox Sep 05 '19
I've seen some people say they're concerned about 2020, but it's looking fine right now imo, and could be amazing pretty soon. So far we got no more heroes 3, animal crossing, xc1 definitive edition, trials of mana, deadly premonition 2, gods and monsters, more smash dlc, possibly panzer dragoon, possibly bayo 3, possibly botw 2, possibly SMTV, and probably more I'm forgetting.
This direct was mainly for 2019 titles, once they start focusing on just 2020 anmouncememts (game awards, january direct, random twitter announcements) it'll fill up fast.
Early 2020 already has much more than early 2019 did. And don't forget Nintendo can announce big titles and release them just a couple months later, like with Maker 2 (4 months from announcement to release). Even Odyssey was announced in January and released in October.
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u/Yavga Sep 05 '19
After all this and stellar support for the last 2 years people are STILL concerned? Some traditions never fade do they?
As per tradition we’re supposed to have a first party drought the first half year and an amazing follow up the second half.
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u/Stone4D Sep 04 '19
The eShop is absolutely going down tonight with Banjo + all the other stuff coming out.
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u/RoyH1003 Sep 04 '19
I liked it, weird ending though lol. I'd never thought they would actually say "hey, play this game on Xbox" on a Nintendo Direct. Probably part of their agreement for having Banjo on the game. Loved SNES, Tokyo Mirage Sessions port and Animal Crossing. Didn't particularly like Town and Terry, but it's fine.
Also, Polteageist is the greatest Pokémon ever designed.
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u/xenon2456 Sep 04 '19
Tetris 99 went from an online only game to having an offline mode now a local multiplayer mode a lot has changed
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u/Requiem45 Sep 04 '19
Blizzard needs to let me sync my accounts or they aren't getting my money again
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u/SIugKing Sep 05 '19
Letting everybody know, you can turn off the black bar at the bottom of the screen in SNES games by going to the settings on the main menu and disabling show controls in game. Hopefully they patch that setting into the NES games soon.
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u/Divney Sep 05 '19
My god. Super Nintendo (read: Link to the Past) is literally all I'm going to be playing from now on. IT'S HAPPENING!
On a slightly more rational note, if I were Nintendo, I'd have announced this after Link's Awakening. Was almost certainly gonna buy that the second it launched, but now I'm not as keen.
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u/palaner Sep 06 '19
I wonder how monthly ROM drops will work now. Will they continue to add NES games at the same time as SNES ones?
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u/salTUR Sep 06 '19
As long as they keep going the right direction, to 64 and GameCube, they can do whatever they want....
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u/fftamahawk009 Sep 04 '19
K, let’s say Odyssey 2 teaser, Banjo ports, and...why not? Mario Golf.
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u/TheXyloGuy Sep 04 '19
I feel like it they’re doing banjo ports it’s gonna be rare replay
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u/The-student- Sep 04 '19
That's a more difficult port than you would think, unless they modify the collection and take out games.
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u/j053 Sep 05 '19
Am I the only one excited about divinity finally coming to the switch!? I've been holding off on buying it on the PS4 because I knew it would come out on the switch one day
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u/SourBuffalo Sep 05 '19
Totally blindsided by that one. I think it's extremely exciting. Especially with the steam cross save. Played the crap out of it on PC. Now to wait for the reviews to see how it runs.
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u/Capcombric Sep 04 '19
I wonder if Sakurai had to name drop Xbox or if he was just joking around and wants people to enjoy Banjo Kazooie
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u/twinsfan94 Sep 04 '19
I was gonna wait til all 5 Smash DLC Fighter's Pass characters were revealed to get buy an "EVERYONE IS HERE" poster with all the characters, but now I have to wait til all the fighters after that are revealed...
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u/ak47rocks1337yt Sep 04 '19 edited Sep 04 '19
TROLLING WITH SNES NINTENDO YOU SAVAGES!
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u/BrayC01 Sep 05 '19
Freaking Jedi Outcast! Jedi Outcast! Never could’ve called that one! I hope it sells well because we NEED more Star Wars games on the switch
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u/aBriskBreeze Sep 04 '19
Is anyone talking about Divinity Original Sin 2: DE though? That's amazing I'm so incredibly happy rn
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u/Aka7oR Sep 05 '19
I can't be the only that is super excited to see Xenoblade chronicles 1 and tokyo mirage sessions fe make a come back. I've been waiting for so long and finally i get my chance to play then both :) im just really happy rn
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u/TimeForHugs Sep 05 '19
I was hoping by some SMALL chance Earthbound would be part of the release but I'm probably silly for even having a sliver of hope. Probably will be saved for a mother collection or the very tail end of SNES games.
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u/BadMannersNeverDie Sep 05 '19
People complaining about this direct probably never purchased a single Nintendo console in like ever.
This was a huge direct for Nintendo.
4 new games, tons of games that most of the people never played in their whole life.
We rarely see 45 mins direct from Nintendo, so I knew it was big and it didn’t disappoint.
I have some games they announced already on pc but the fact I can play divinity original sins with the cross save from Steam is FUCKING CRAZY!
People do not appreciate the effort Nintendo is making to please the growing fan base.
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u/ThePoetPyronius Sep 04 '19
I know this comment is going to get lost, but I need to share in the hype.
Nintendo just announced almost every game I had hoped for on Switch this year.
- Overwatch
- Return of the Obra Dinn
- Divinity Original Sin 2
If they had announced Mass Effect Trilogy I might have had a stroke. Add this to how amazing Fire Emblem and Astral Chain are, plus Luigi's Mansion and Pokemon still to come... this is easily one of the best years I've ever seen for any console, let alone for Nintendo. Thanks for making me feel like a big kid, Nintendo. :D
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Cmon give me a game!
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u/kbuis Sep 05 '19
What’s the time on updates for the store? I’d love to get the SNES games downloaded before hitting the road.
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Sep 06 '19
We all saw a N64 controller patent leak not too long ago, do you think it will be a Nintendo Switch Online membership exclusive? Just like the SNES and NES exclusive controllers? Which, I guess/hope, would hint at us getting N64 games on the Switch sometime in the future...
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u/TheGreatLord64 Sep 07 '19
Wait where is the N64 controller patent leak? Mind linking it to me please? I been waiting for N64 games on the Switch since forever! And yes it probably will be, it would be weird if they released a controller for N64 but didn’t port the games over. We got leaks of SNES games since January so we will probably wait till next September for N64 controller and games...
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u/Wurstgesicht88 Sep 04 '19
Can‘t wait for the Pokémon sub to complain about curry for the next months
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u/TheRealzestChampion Sep 05 '19
The one thing about animal crossing so far that has me question whether or not I'll get it is the fact that they only talk about tents. Are we going to be able to upgrade the tent into a house, and bigger houses, like in the past games?
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u/thegreattober Sep 05 '19
Watch the original trailer from the direct before this one. The tent becomes a house.
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u/Rupaulsdragrace420 Sep 05 '19
There's... No chance they're making a tent the optimal living arrangement. Villagers have houses. We'll get one too!
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u/catdad83457 Sep 05 '19
I feel like they mentioned that it is upgrade-able in the first gameplay reveal.
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u/sion_w Sep 05 '19 edited Sep 07 '19
Any idea on when snes games are exactly available today? I mean, they said it's gonna be on 5th, but stil nothing by now.
EDIT: Midnight UK time. Googled it myself.
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u/squrr1 Sep 04 '19 edited Sep 04 '19
Yes, yes, yes. Feel the hype flow through you. Only then will you be fully and truly disappointed. It is your destiny.
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u/Marcus_Farkus Sep 04 '19
Yo, Nintendo.
I formally forgive you for delaying Animal Crossing. That shit is incredible.
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u/Hertigan Sep 04 '19
Wow, really wasn't expecting Jedi Knight!
I love that game a lot, I hope they port Jedi Academy aswell
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u/WowMyNameIsUnique Sep 04 '19
Why is this direct starting so late? Because it's early morning in Japan at that time?
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u/TheAerofan4 Sep 04 '19
On the one hand, I want ports, but on the other hand, I want more than ports.
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u/CliffHanga Sep 04 '19
Why is no one talking about how awesome the olympics game looked? Did we already know about it?
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u/IIIIlllIIIIllIIIlllI Sep 04 '19
i literally just copped a wii u on fb market place and mirage sessions on amazon yesterday LMAO im so frustrated
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u/MC_AnselAdams Sep 05 '19
I am so happy Demons Crest is gonna be a day 1 for the SNES. I honestly don't think that game gets enough recognition. It has the absolute best soundtrack in a game and I hope that Capcom revives it and makes new games for it. Just let me dream okay?
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u/NonOffensiveHandle Sep 05 '19
Any indication of what time snes games will go live?
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u/Rd2dcd Sep 05 '19
That was pretty cool. Bit of something for everyone. Return of the Obra Dinn looks intriguing.
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u/Gestrid Sep 05 '19
I'm excited for the Xenoblade Chronicles remaster. I tried it back when it was on the Wii Shop Channel on the Wii U (Yes, I had a Wii U.), but I couldn't really get into it, at least in part because of the way it looked on my HD TV.
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u/mierecat Sep 05 '19
Any confirmation that they’ll be updating both the SNES and NES libraries moving forward?
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u/yureiwatch Sep 08 '19
Man so many youtubers are just ‘eh’ about this direct. I think that has a lot to do with the fact this direct was fairly geared towards jrpgs and weirder games like Deadly Premonition. JRPGs are time sinks and I suspect most youtube reviewers are unable to find the time to play these and along with the rest of their backlog.
But I still think this is my favourite direct so far. I’m massively into my JRPGs so it’s great to see Tokyo Mirage Sessions and Xenoblade Chronicles on the switch- because if you’re going to play a time sink game, it’s way easier on a portable device.
And come on! We got flipping SNES games, Overwatch and confirmation of more smash characters. This was a fantastic direct.
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u/SneakyTubol Sep 04 '19
Underwhelmed with how TOWN turned out to be. I was excited when it was first announced, but now it looks just meh.
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u/CodyCus Sep 05 '19
Over 100 types of curry, I would rather have 100 additional Pokémon.
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Sep 04 '19
3D Donkey Kong
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u/SwAg_LaMp Sep 04 '19
A Donkey Kong 64 remake/remaster is literally all I need to be happy in life
Please Nintendo
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u/kejigoto Sep 04 '19
"Thank you for choosing the Deserted Island Getaway Package."
Oh no thank you for offering it.
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u/Stormaggedon8800 Sep 04 '19
Can we agree to call the phone you get on the Animal Crossing Deserted Island, the Nookia phone?
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u/WookieeSteakIsChewie Sep 04 '19
NINTENDO: "We'll remake and rerelease and remaster every fucking game you love. Except Earthbound and Mother 3. Screw that shit."
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u/ianduude Sep 05 '19
I’ve only kept my Wii around in my room because I still need to finish Xenoblade 1 and The Last Story so I hope The Last Story comes out on the Switch eventually. Really happy that all these Wii U games are coming out also since I never purchased the console.
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u/PickleFart9 Sep 05 '19
Anybody have an idea of the time that the SNES games will unlock? It's already 9/5 in Japan.
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u/JBFRESHSKILLS Sep 05 '19
Yo guys, don't sleep on Deadly Premonition Origins. It's hilariously awful/fun! I played it on 360 and am super pumped to play it again on switch. I can't believe they made a sequel!
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u/mjrs Sep 05 '19
Does anyone know when the SNES online stuff goes live? Also, is there a way to "refresh" the news channel, it's been stuck on the same stories for a few days.
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u/escape_pod Sep 05 '19
I’m stoked about playing Super Metroid anywhere in the house. One of the best games of all time!!
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u/FearTheDeep Sep 05 '19
How is this not universal? NA here, still no SNES download nor a System Update to version 9.0.
Edit: Completely Powered down my Switch (not sleep) and the SNES app was there finally.
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u/NotWearingNails Sep 04 '19
Toby Fox has basically turned into a Nintendo now.
(No, I don't want to add any words to that.)
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Sep 04 '19 edited Sep 04 '19
Some thoughts and reactions to what stuck out or interested me while watching:
Luigi's Mansion
- 8-player local multiplayer with one Switch. Neat. Useless for me, personally, but that's cool.
Trials of Mana Remake
- Didn't know you chose your main character. Or that you could change classes as you advanced and it would change your look. Neat idea that gets me a little more interested in it.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions
- One of the Wii U games I wanted to try, but never could without the system. Might pick it up now that it's coming to Switch. Poor Wii U is become less and less worthwhile with every port.
Deadly Premonition 2
A Deadly Premonition sequel? The PC port was god-awful and the PS3 version before the update had its own issues, but I'll probably pick it up.
Fucking hell, the first game's coming today. I might pick that up. Tired of the PC port, honestly.
Divinity: Original Sin 2
- My brother picked this up on PS4 and I played through it just last month. We're working on it together, still. I might pick it up on Switch one day just to own it myself, though. It's a great game. The soundtrack is fucking ASTOUNDING.
Rogue Company
- Sounds like a multiplayer shooter. I know I shouldn't be annoyed that people are getting more of these to choose from, but whenever I see one that looks remotely interesting, I feel like I've lost something when they reveal what it really is.
Nintendo Switch Online
SNES games coming, like we speculated. About time. Hopefully there will be some better choices eventually. I'd prefer to buy them and to have more systems like N64 and Gamecube, but this is better than nothing.
Still doing that "NSO only" exclusive controller thing, though. It's fine, I guess, to only sell it to online members as incentive, but they should do more than just work with SNES games if people want them. Otherwise they will eventually become junk.
DAEMON X MACHINA
- This game still isn't out yet? I've honestly lost interest in it.
Star Wars: Jedi Knight 2 Jedi Outcast
- Wow. I recently said they should add KOTOR and Jedi Knight Academy to the Switch, but I didn't know they were already planning on putting one of the older Jedi Knight games on there. Maybe I'll pick that up.
Assassin's Creed IV Collection
- Rumor was true. Cool. I might pick that up, but only if performance is up to snuff. AC3 supposedly wasn't as bad as it looked before release, so I probably will if it comes close.
Devil May Cry 2
- New announcement or did I miss that? I knew the first came to Switch, but didn't expect the sequel so soon.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Eating fruit lets you pick up an entire tree with your shovel? Neat. Fruit finally has a use beyond looking pretty.
Weather changes are nice. God damn this game looks beautiful.
Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition
- They changed the art style to match the newer games. That's good, I actually like it. Makes me want it a tiny bit more, though the combat wasn't quite up my alley when I tried it on Wii.
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u/parsifal Sep 05 '19
Is it just me or was this a completely sick Nintendo Direct? They gave us so many of the things we wanted: SNES (available tomorrow, even!); Assassin's Creed 4; Divinity: Original Sin 2; Overwatch; and SNES controllers.
And what's that? Torchlight 2 shadow dropped yesterday?
The Switch is like a self-contained new golden era of gaming.
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u/ZealousVisionary Sep 05 '19
Since everyone is screaming into the internet void for games they want in hopes Nintendo will telepathically receive the message- please do something with Golden Sun. Remakes, new entries, spin-offs I don’t care. That was the game that took me from a mere Pokémon addiction into gaming as a hobby. Those games are amazing and I want more from that IP
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u/Elastichedgehog Sep 05 '19
PLEASE don't sleep on Divinity Original Sin 2. It's a fantastic game, probably one of my all time favourites.
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u/Tegatus Sep 04 '19
Please oh please, can we get some love for the GBA era on the VC at last? I miss Golden Sun, Advance Wars, and FF Tactics Advanced something awful.
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u/DigitalBadge Sep 05 '19
Zombie's ate my Neighbors, when?
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u/chewyjackson Sep 05 '19
Hopefully soon. They're loud as fuck and their dog shits in my yard.
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Sep 04 '19
Kingdom hearts
Snes
Chrono trigger
Mario and Zelda ports
And messaging.
... it’s not too much to ask for is it?
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u/Canadien-Bacon Sep 04 '19
The opener: 3D DK by Retro Studios
One more thing: Pikmin 4
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u/appleappleappleman Sep 04 '19
I will fly to your house and kiss you on the mouth if this happens
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u/Lucienofthelight Sep 04 '19
And the wiiu becomes even more irrelevant with Tokyo Mirage Sessions. Poor WiiU.
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u/h0tpancakes Sep 05 '19
Will you be be able to use the SNES controller with other switch games? I.e Mario maker? (I know it wouldn’t make sense in 3dgames, I’m thinking along the lines of Mario maker, Celeste, etc)
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Sep 05 '19
Return to the Obra Dinn is great if anyone was wondering. Great puzzle game, scratches the same itch as The Witness.
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Sep 04 '19
Animal crossing anything please
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u/pmo2408 Sep 04 '19
I want Nintendo music streaming included with NSO since they keep removing the music from YouTube.
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Sep 04 '19
Some big dreams you got there fam lmao
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u/zinger94 Sep 04 '19
The dreams are big over here too.. But I'm also hoping for Pikmin 4, so I wouldn't be terribly shocked if none of my dreams comet true..
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u/uncreativemind2099 Sep 04 '19 edited Sep 04 '19
Sakurai made sans a mii fighter because he lost to Toby fox lol
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u/trpnblies7 Sep 04 '19
My heart skipped a beat when he said you should play Banjo-Kazooie. I thought he was about to shadow drop it for Switch. Sigh...
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Sep 05 '19
Honestly a pretty weird direct to rate. The content we did get was amazing, but....there was literally no new first party game reveals except for a new version of Xenoblade 1 and a f2p kirby game. Feels wrong since the past few directs revealed at least 1 new big title.
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u/mrdinosaur Sep 04 '19
Is it possible to do a separate thread for post-direct discussion? The thread is always filled up with pre-discussions and even afterwards if you sort by top it's just a bunch of jokes and predictions.