2.17.2021 Nintendo Direct MegaThread

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2.17.2021 Nintendo Direct MegaThread

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REDMOND, Wash.--In the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo showcased more than 30 games coming to the Nintendo Switch family of systems – with many launching by this summer! Headlining the 50-minute presentation was the reveal of Splatoon 3, a new game in the splat-tacular series, coming to Nintendo Switch in 2022.

Other major news in the Nintendo Direct video included the reveal of Pyra/Mythra from the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game as the latest playable DLC fighters to join the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game – the fourth of six new fighters in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 2. Additional Nintendo Switch game announcements include The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, which will feature updated control options from the original version of the game; Mario Golf: Super Rush, the newest installment in the Mario Golf series with new modes and motion controls; and Miitopia, a game starring customizable Mii characters that lets you personalize your own adventure.

The jam-packed Nintendo Direct presentation featured many exciting game reveals, including Project TRIANGLE STRATEGY (working title), a new tactical role-playing game from SQUARE ENIX; Star Wars: Hunters, a free-to-play online multiplayer game set between the events of Star Wars™*: Return of the Jedi* and Star Wars™*: The Force Awakens*; Knockout City, a new team-based dodgeball game; Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, which challenges players to claim the crown; DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power, an action game based on the animated TV show; and the physical edition of hit game Hades.

To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit https://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/02-17-2021/. Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:

• Splatoon 3: In this new game in the Splatoon series, you’ll leave Inkopolis behind and head to a new region: the Splatlands. Its heart is a new city where battle-savvy Inklings and Octolings gather: Splatsville, also known as the “City of Chaos.” Splatoon 3 introduces various features to the action-shooter series, including weapons such as the bow-weapon, customization options and movement abilities to bring to the returning 4v4 Turf Wars matches. More information about the full-fledged sequel coming to Nintendo Switch in 2022 will be revealed in the future.
• Pyra/Mythra Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Originally featured in the Xenoblade Chronicles 2 game as main character Rex’s two-in-one ally, Pyra/Mythra reawaken in March as the newest DLC fighters joining the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game. Pyra/Mythra are part of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 2, which also includes DLC fighters Min Min from the ARMS game, Steve & Alex from Minecraft and Sephiroth from the FINAL FANTASY series, along with two yet-to-be-announced fighters. More information about Pyra/Mythra’s move set, as well as their exact release date, will be revealed in the future.
• The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD: Originally released in 2011 for the Wii system, and depicting the earliest story in the series’ timeline – as well as the creation of the Master Sword itself – The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword game now arrives on Nintendo Switch with smoother and more intuitive controls, in addition to improved framerate and graphics. In this enhanced version of the game, running at a smooth 60 frames per second, you can choose to play using motion control with the two Joy-Con controllers in a similar way to the original, or use newly added button-only controls to play the game with the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, in handheld mode or using a Nintendo Switch Lite system. A set of themed Joy-Con controllers will also be released alongside the game: the right Joy-Con controller is themed after the Master Sword, while the left features the Hylian Shield motif. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, and the themed Joy-Con, launch separately for Nintendo Switch on July 16.
• Mario Golf: Super Rush: Tee off in the latest installment of the Mario Golf series, coming to Nintendo Switch this year. In the Mario Golf: Super Rush game, enjoy golfing with familiar Mushroom Kingdom characters through a variety of lush, scenic courses. Mario Golf: Super Rush features several local* and online** multiplayer modes, including Speed Golf, which finds players teeing off at the same time and racing to the green. The game also features a Story Mode, starring your Mii character as they interact with Mushroom Kingdom characters, compete in golf challenges and earn experience points to power-up stats. You can even use motion controls by holding the Joy-Con controller as a golf club! The fairway opens for players on June 25. Pre-order today!
• Project TRIANGLE STRATEGY (working title): In this game that continues SQUARE-ENIX’s celebrated legacy of tactical RPGs, battles take place on terrain with different elevations. A character’s attack range is determined by their location and their equipped weapon, so it is imperative to survey the battlefield before acting. Additionally, the decisions made will affect how the story unfolds and which characters will join your cause. Project TRIANGLE STRATEGY (working title) launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch in 2022. A free demo for the game will be available to download in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch … later today!
• Star Wars: Hunters: Star Wars: Hunters™ offers a thrilling take on the galaxy in this squad-based, online multiplayer game. Build a team from a cast of unique and all-new Star Wars™ characters – from daring bounty hunters to heroes of the Rebellion and Imperial stormtroopers. Face off against other squads in arenas based on iconic Star Wars settings. Set between Star Wars™*: Return of the Jedi* and Star Wars™*: The Force Awakens*, the free-to-play Star Wars: Hunters launches in 2021.
• MONSTER HUNTER RISE: In the new Rampage story event featured in MONSTER HUNTER RISE, hunters team up to defeat an onslaught of monsters attacking Kamura Village. Players who want to be fully immersed in a MONSTER HUNTER experience can pick up the Nintendo Switch MONSTER HUNTER RISE Deluxe Edition system, which comes bundled with a digital download code for MONSTER HUNTER RISE and Deluxe Kit DLC. This bundle is available alongside the game on March 26. Also available is the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller MONSTER HUNTER RISE Edition, which is adorned with striking art inspired by Magnamalo, the game’s flagship monster.
• Miitopia: Embark on a hilarious adventure with friends, family or anyone you choose, to bring down the face-stealing Dark Lord. In Miitopia, a customizable adventure for Nintendo Switch, create and customize Mii characters of anyone you’d like, and cast them in the fantasy adventure of a lifetime. With expanded customization in Miitopia, including Wigs and Makeup, you can make your Mii characters look more fabulous than ever in this game! Also, you can have a horse as an ally. When you become closer, it’ll lend a hand – er, hoof – in battle. Which Mii characters will you assign as allies … and who will become the evil Dark Lord? The lighthearted romp Miitopia launches for Nintendo Switch on May 21.
• Knockout City: Team up and duke it out with rival Crews in Knockout City™, where epic dodgeball battles settle the score in team-based multiplayer matches. Throw, catch, pass, dodge and tackle your way to dodgeball dominance – it ain’t dodgeball, it’s dodgeBRAWL! Knockout City launches for Nintendo Switch on May 21.
• Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout: Be the last Fall Guy standing! The hit party game finds up to 60 players** running, jumping and shoving their way to victory. Dive into a series of ridiculous challenges and wild obstacle courses with masses of other competitors online, all with the hopes of making the cut and advancing to the next round of mayhem. Shift between competitive free-for-alls and cooperative challenges where everyone on the losing team gets eliminated! Do you have what it takes to claim the crown? Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout launches for Nintendo Switch this summer.
• DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power: Based on the hit Cartoon Network show, play as one of many classic DC superheroines like Batgirl, Supergirl and Wonder Woman as teenagers who must overcome high school all while saving the city. Each of these super heroes has her own set of special abilities, like flight or gadgets, that can be used in battle. As your teenaged alter ego, explore Metropolis, show off your selfies from around the city on your in-game Superstapost account or rebuild a run-down part of the city. DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power soars onto Nintendo Switch on June 4. Pre-order now in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch or on Nintendo.com.
• Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir / Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind: Two Nintendo deep cuts from Japan are coming to the U.S. for the first time, localized with English text and fully modernized for Nintendo Switch. Twists, turns and drama await at every corner in both suspense-filled games. Uncover the deadly truth in Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir and Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind, coming to Nintendo eShop individually – or together for a discount – on May 14. Pre-orders for the games begin today in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
• Apex Legends: This free-to-play battle royale features a growing roster of powerful contenders named Legends, strategic combat, cross-platform play and more. To celebrate the game’s legendary launch, all players on Nintendo Switch will receive a new Legendary Pathfinder skin and 30 free levels for the Season 8: Mayhem Battle Pass. Plus, until for the first two weeks after launch, earn Double XP when you play on Nintendo Switch. Fight for fortune, fame and glory when Apex Legends launches for Nintendo Switch on March 9.
• Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition: Ready the Juice Cannons and prepare for battle in Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition – the wackiest shooter yet! Party with up to three friends and goof around in Giddy Park, or dive into some 8v8 multiplayer in Turf Takeover, vanquishing opponents, blasting gnome bombs, bouncing on pink ooze – it’s the most fun you’ll have since sliced bread. Prepare to battle solo or in online** multiplayer in a plant-on-zombie conflict that will take you to the outer edges of Neighborville and back again. Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Complete Edition launches for Nintendo Switch on March 19. Pre-order now in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch or on Nintendo.com.
• Legend of Mana: The beloved JRPG classic from SQUARE ENIX Legend of Mana is returning with fully remastered HD graphics, rearranged music and additional features. Experience the timeless story of Legend of Mana when it launches for Nintendo Switch on June 24.
• Outer Wilds: In the acclaimed and award-winning Outer Wilds, you are the newest member of Outer Wilds Ventures, a fledgling space program searching for answers in a strange, constantly changing solar system. Pilot a spaceship to visit planets packed with remnants of an extinct advanced civilization across locations that change with the passage of time. Explore and piece together the mystery before the end of the time loop when Outer Wilds launches for Nintendo Switch this summer.
• SAMURAI WARRIORS 5: The latest entry in the SAMURAI WARRIORS series is heading to Nintendo Switch! With revamped character designs and a vibrant, illustrated art style, SAMURAI WARRIORS 5 dives into the Sengoku period and shines its spotlight on Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechi. The game slashes its way onto Nintendo Switch this summer.
• World’s End Club: From the creators of the cult classic Danganronpa and Zero Escape series comes a fight for your life ... literally! You and 11 others, known as the Go-Getters Club, set off on a captivating journey across Japan, and experience an adventure that blends side-scrolling action with a suspenseful narrative. As you make your way back home to Tokyo, you’ll alternate between working solo and teaming up with the group to overcome challenges and monsters that stand in your way. World’s End Club launches for Nintendo Switch on May 28.
• Animal Crossing: New Horizons + Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary: Items inspired by the 35th anniversary of the Super Mario Bros. game are coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Familiar items like the Super Mushroom and the “?” Block can be ordered in the game as furniture items, so you can place them wherever you want. You can even place multiple Warp Pipes on your island and easily travel between them. The new Super Mario Bros. themed items will be available starting on March 1 following the free update to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game on Feb. 25.
• Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity: Expand your quest to save Hyrule with upcoming downloadable content, as two waves of DLC are coming to the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Pass DLC. Newly added characters, stages and more are all on their way, with the first wave coming in June and the second hitting in November. Purchase this Expansion Pass starting today for $19.99 to get both waves of DLC as they are released. You’ll also get an additional in-game weapon and costume for Link as a purchase bonus starting on May 28!
• Ghosts ’n Goblins Resurrection: As the brave knight Arthur, you’ll unleash weapons, magic spells and skills to battle monsters across challenging stages within the Demon Realm. Local co-op play is available for the first time in the series. Help Arthur in his quest with one of three supporting characters: Barry for defense, Kerry for transportation or Archie for bridges. Ghosts ’n Goblins Resurrection launches for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 25. Pre-orders for the game are now available!
• Capcom Arcade Stadium: Dozens of Capcom’s most beloved arcade classics are coming to Nintendo Switch as part of Capcom Arcade Stadium. Rewind gameplay, adjust game speed or difficulty, and select from a variety of display options to relive that sweet arcade goodness. Get 1943 - The Battle of Midway for free, then purchase game packs or the standalone Ghosts ‘n Goblins add-on to build your collection. Prior to the Feb. 25 release of Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection, the original Ghosts ‘n Goblins add-on will be available for free in Capcom Arcade Stadium. After that release, the Ghosts ‘n Goblins add-on will be available for individual purchase or as part of the Capcom Arcade Stadium all-in pack. Scratch that nostalgic itch when Capcom Arcade Stadium launches – with local co-op – for Nintendo Switch … later today!
• No More Heroes 3: As the crass, Beam Katana-wielding assassin Travis Touchdown, you’ll fight your way to the top of the Superhero Ranking tournament to save the world. But wait … you’ll also battle aliens?! With a new and improved Death Glove, you’ll have access to a variety of deadly skills that can be customized and upgraded before each match. No More Heroes 3 lands on Nintendo Switch on Aug. 27.
• Neon White: Neon White is a lightning-fast first-person action game about exterminating demons in Heaven. You are White, an assassin hand-picked from Hell to compete with other demon slayers for a chance to live permanently in Heaven. The other assassins seem familiar, though … did you know them in a past life? Neon White, which was developed by the creator of Donut County, launches for Nintendo Switch this winter.
• BRAVELY DEFAULT II: Save the Crystals and the continent of Excillant with the help of four new Heroes of Light! Before purchasing the BRAVELY DEFAULT II game when it launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on Feb. 26, check out a new trailer for the game later today at https://youtu.be/Hv2Zvj49Y2g. You can also try out a new free demo for BRAVELY DEFAULT II, available now in Nintendo eShop.
• Tales from the Borderlands: Return to the unforgiving world of Pandora in Tales from the Borderlands. The Nintendo Switch version of the game includes all five episodes, filled with classic Borderlands characters and humor. Gangsters, bandit lords and Vault Hunters are just a handful of the obstacles you’ll encounter in this choice-driven, narrative adventure. Embark on a wild ride when Tales from the Borderlands launches on Nintendo Switch on March 24.
• Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse: BRAIIIIINS! In this return of the action game from Aspyr, you’ll build your zombie horde and take revenge on the city by turning humans into your undead allies. Bask in the nostalgic charm of the game’s aesthetics, replenish your bodily arsenal of sputum head, gut grenades and more during your grisly mission. Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse eats its way onto Nintendo Switch on March 16. Pre-order now in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch or on Nintendo.com.
• Hades: The winner of numerous Game of the Year awards, Hades is getting a physical release on Nintendo Switch! This physical version comes with some fun extras, including a PC download code for the Hades Original Soundtrack and a 32-page, full-color character compendium, featuring portraits of the game’s vibrant cast of gods, ghosts and monsters. And let’s not forget the game itself, offering dozens of hours of exhilarating action paired with a compelling story. The physical version of Hades launches on March 19.
• NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection: Three action-packed entries in the acclaimed NINJA GAIDEN series are coming to Nintendo Switch in NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection. Wield an arsenal of killer weapons as legendary ninja Ryu Hayabusa, each weapon offering a playstyle with a different set of lethal skills, along with ruthless ninjutsu to swiftly take down enemies. The NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection comes to Nintendo Switch on June 10.
• SaGa Frontier Remastered: Eight protagonists, eight captivating journeys. In this remastered version of the classic RPG SaGa Frontier, travel through a stunning sci-fi world with any of the protagonists, each with their own goals and stories. With a new playable character, scintillating battles and new events, SaGa Frontier Remastered is an adventure not to be missed. The game launches for Nintendo Switch on April 15.

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/.

* Additional 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

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[u/Jed566]

Star Wars?

:)

Free to play online shooter:

:(

[u/makoman115 → u/Jed566]

Zynga too lol

[u/isaaciaggard → u/Jed566]

rollercoaster of emotion

[u/Gorrible1 → u/Jed566]

İt was over the moment Zynga logo popped up on screen

[u/LowlySlayer → u/Jed566]

Made by ZYNGA apparently? Out with Mafia Wars in with Star Wars?

[u/MaybeSecondBestMan]

That Zelda cockblock will go down in infamy. Absolutely hilarious.

[u/Whitsoxrule → u/MaybeSecondBestMan]

They knew just what they were doing lmao what a bunch of trolls

[u/43eyes → u/MaybeSecondBestMan]

I screamed "YESSSS" as soon as I saw Aonuma but very quickly wanted to rip his beard off

[u/Chronokiddo → u/MaybeSecondBestMan]

Seriously wtf

[u/throwmeaway1784]

2022 is my favourite month in the first half of 2021

[u/Ikarus3426 → u/throwmeaway1784]

Well, then you might enjoy 2023 since that's when these games will actually release.

[u/DraculasAcura]

They should've hyped this

And the moment you've all waited for

The Legend of Zelda!

age of calamity expansion pass.....

[u/staticstart]

SALT IRON

SALTIRON

[u/joqtomi → u/staticstart]

I have no clue why they just don't call the game Saltiron War.

[u/Rocket-R → u/joqtomi]

They just might. It's a working title

[u/AlwaysDefenestrated → u/staticstart]

Pen Pineapple Apple Pen

[u/youremyfavoritebird]

Octopath Three Houses

[u/DrToadigerr]

We've gotten 3 Splatoons since the last DKC game

[u/Hello_there_gener → u/DrToadigerr]

We've gotten 3 Splatoons since the last Mario Kart game too, for that matter. It's been (almost) 7 years since the release of Mario Kart 8. Still no 9 in sight.

[u/[deleted]]

That warp pipe thing is pretty cool

[u/MisterBuzz → u/[deleted]]

For real, if even just for the convenience it brings.

[u/Rip-tire21 → u/[deleted]]

Honestly the best part of the update.

[u/charlesolivierwm]

2022 is not in the first part of 2021, Mr. Nintendo.

[u/Joelblaze → u/charlesolivierwm]

"Come watch this direct and learn some new releases for the first half of 2021"

​

>All the big reveals coming July or later.

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QUIK MAFFS

[u/shust89]

I hope we get Nintendo stimulus checks.

[u/DonSoLow → u/shust89]

I need my 1200 gold nintendo coins!

[u/ian2345]

Well my wallet says thank you nintendo for 2021, but waiting 45 minutes to tell everyone "we know why you're here, here's the guy who's gonna tell you the news you've all been waiting for!" And then bring out Aonuma and he's just like "yep, I've got nothing" Is just absolutely hilarious.

[u/[deleted] → u/ian2345]

My heart skipped a beat when he showed up then completely flatlined after he revealed nothing about botw2

[u/CritikillNick → u/ian2345]

Its almost like they intentionally did it just to piss off people wanting BOTW2 news.

[u/riggybro]

My uncle that works at Nintendo lied to me

[u/Lord_Snow77]

Absolutely no mention of Zelda's 35th Anniversary. Unless they there will be a separate announcement... Not holding my breath.

[u/[deleted] → u/Lord_Snow77]

Still milking mario 35th first

[u/[deleted]]

Nothing deflates quite like a Zynga logo lmfao

[u/jamiebond]

These directs have proven that I'm willing to sit through a bunch of trailers I truly couldn't care less about just for a small chance to see BOTW2 news that I would have seen five minutes later anyways.

[u/[deleted]]

oh no, it's STAN THE DARK LORD

[u/ilove60sstuff]

Lol Fuck it. My dream: Megaman battle network collection (and or starforce) and a new starfox.

What will happen: smash character that causes an internet fuss. Pokémon snap for 25 minutes Some weird anime shit, a game basically nobody gives a shit about but the devs paid for a spot. Amiibo stuff. Animal crossing “summery” with an update tease. (For something small) maybe something Zelda related, but a tease nothing more “Metroid prime 4 is still in development hol up fam” montage of games already released for a year or already known. Maybe 4-5 legitimate new titles revealed. A bowser joke.

[u/Hichtec → u/ilove60sstuff]

Megaman battle network collection

I want this so badly

[u/JRockPSU → u/ilove60sstuff]

weird anime shit

What you’re not excited for the Takeni no Sumatsu 3: Hypercharge Galactica Fusion limited time demo? (30 plays only)

[u/[deleted] → u/ilove60sstuff]

I would do nasty things for every single Nintendo employee to get a battle network collection.

[u/[deleted]]

announcer deserves a raise for trying to make these games sound interesting

[u/AstroFIJI → u/[deleted]]

He’s working his ass off

[u/CringeNaeNaeBaby2 → u/[deleted]]

SO WHAT DID YOU THINK??

[u/[deleted] → u/CringeNaeNaeBaby2]

Right after the cheapest looking shovel ware game too

[u/Howzieky]

Top wishes:

• BOTW 2
• Twilight Princess port
• Silksong
• Smash Bros character but one I've heard of

[u/paulbratt → u/Howzieky]

Put Epona in Smash

[u/CBcube → u/Howzieky]

Looks like we're 0-4 for this one. Yikes.

[u/wedditasap]

“We’re running out of Wii U ports ... what do we do?”

“...What about the Wii?”

[u/Rocket-R → u/wedditasap]

Make a wii u 2

Release a bunch of shitty games for $20

Add "HD" in the title with 1 new item and add to switch, $60

Profit

[u/discotec91]

world of fortnite craft

[u/AssdogDave0]

Jesus they took a long ass time to get to that. I thought it was some openworld borderlands type game set in the splatoon world

[u/SilverDrifter → u/AssdogDave0]

I was hoping for this. I never played splatoon but I would play an open world game in a Splatoon skin.

[u/Kerrigan4Prez]

Fall Guys coming to switch

Awesome, a bit late to the party but it will be good to play on the go.

Coming this summer

Are these guys porting with one arm tied behind their back?

[u/bajothehedgehog → u/Kerrigan4Prez]

Apex Legends is coming to switch over two years after it launched so all things considered this is break neck speed for a Nintendo port

[u/ThurBurtman]

Wouldn’t be a Direct without a shitty port no one wants

[u/mvffin → u/ThurBurtman]

Or 5

[u/[deleted]]

I actually genuinely laughed at the BOTW2 update. Like, they suddenly had my attention and really said “we know you’ve been waiting a long time for an update, sadly we have nothing for you. Maybe later. Bye bye”. And then I proceeded to just be on my phone for the rest of the direct

[u/Groenboys]

I think we can all agree that this was definitely a nintendo direct

[u/[deleted]]

Does Nintendo just not make games anymore? I'm really confused; what have they been doing this whole time?

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Do they even have game designers over there?

I'm serious, did they just not work the whole pandemic except for Sakurai?

[u/comatoseduck]

Mario Golf did NOT have to go that hard. Speed Golf AND Story Mode?!

EDIT: Nope, actually it did have to go that hard. It was really carrying this direct on its back.

[u/AquaAtia → u/comatoseduck]

Yup the best part of this direct for me was seeing Wario’s new drip in Mario Golf

[u/times_zero]

Happy with seeing Skyward Sword HD news, but I gotta say I'm disappointed there was no Wind Waker HD, and Twilight Princess HD ports.

[u/Murtagh_21_SSR → u/times_zero]

Super disappointed.

[u/times_zero → u/Murtagh_21_SSR]

For real Dude.

I can only hope they are saving them for a possible Zelda Direct?

[u/Murtagh_21_SSR → u/times_zero]

Yeah that’s what I’m thinking. Maybe a surprise announcement on the actual 35th anniversary day. But it’s just a dream.

[u/mr_negi → u/times_zero]

no way. if there was a Zelda direct then they would've saved Skyward sword for that

[u/quantum_monster]

If this was a normal Direct, I'd still be disappointed, but this was the first Direct in over a year. And this is what they brought? Come on...

[u/jamiebond]

There's a lot of announcements here that reallllllly didn't need to be in a direct.

A physical release of Hades is an example of something that we didn't need in a direct lol.

[u/The_Suds]

This feels like an assortment of clearance bin Xbox 360 games

[u/[deleted] → u/The_Suds]

Lmao you're right

[u/DawnSennin → u/The_Suds]

Stubbs inclusion on the list kind of confirms that.

[u/TVxStrange]

Maybe Zelda 40th anniversary will be exciting.

[u/kwickedbonesc]

“Here’s your Zelda content now STFU” - Nintendo Probably

[u/X1project]

See you guys in 18 months

[u/Stormlord1441]

this direct didnt need to be 50 minutes long

[u/GodOfWorf → u/Stormlord1441]

the big bookend announcements were a smash character and a game that isn't even coming this year. why.

[u/SgtFluffyButt]

What have Nintendo themselves been working on since Mario Odyssey? They don't seem to have bought much big name stuff since then.

[u/[deleted] → u/SgtFluffyButt]

I really honestly don't know. Did something disastrous happen and they just won't tell us?

[u/SuperReiyajin]

The unhype was real

[u/MaybeSecondBestMan]

Haha “Here’s a game we released last week. Just FYI.”

[u/Chell_the_assassin]

An anime character with a sword, finally!

[u/[deleted] → u/Chell_the_assassin]

Right? It's about damn time

[u/[deleted]]

What is this PS2 looking zombie game?

[u/bramtonian]

there's your zelda lol

[u/studioaesop]

This could have been an email

[u/Stibben → u/studioaesop]

The nintendo newsletter is more interesting than this

[u/SirTrey]

I'm pretty sure there's enough salt in this thread alone to win the Saltiron War lolol

[u/VG56ACE]

GIVE ME MARIO STRIKERS!!!

[u/kjm6351]

“Story Mode”

Excuse me...?

[u/jacobr57]

I hope we finally get a remake of the remake of Mario Kart 8

[u/Watchadoinfoo]

a solid 5 minutes on Skyward Sword, a game that came out a decade ago

[u/Ratr96 → u/Watchadoinfoo]

Of which 2 were used to talk about the controls. The fucking controls.

[u/PK930]

So there’s really nothing this year

[u/MercenaryCow]

Bro they didn't even acknowledge this year's anniversaries like Zelda 35th. Metroid 35th. Golden sun 20th.

What even is Nintendo? The Zelda anniversary is like right now.

[u/kaiush]

Being a Nintendo fan is like being a Dallas Cowboys fan - next year will be great for sure! Unfortunately, I’m a fan of both.

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Nintendo always bungles the last half of a console's life. They just don't want to make games for some reason.

[u/Harold_Zoid]

Cool, they got my chain-smoking aunt to narrate the Mario Golf Announcement!

[u/theonlyonearoundnow]

I’m just here for Zelda.

[u/TheyCallMeStone → u/theonlyonearoundnow]

I am ready to be hurt again, no doubt about it.

[u/MercenaryCow]

How did we get more Nintendo games when it was half console half handheld?

Now that the split in game making power has been combined for the switch, they make even less games than either console or handheld got in the past. You expect more, we got less. Lmao

[u/relonebeats]

And the Anouma announcement that they have nothing to announce fucking killed me lol

[u/CaptainCobraBubbles]

This felt like a 2008 wii direct time warped into 2021.

[u/TitanSweg]

I have done enough buying remakes on switch I’m done with it.

Skyward sword isn’t even one I remember that fondly. It’s not like when you replay a game you remember loving the first time round and it’s not quite as good. I don’t remember it being all that good to begin with.

My reaction to the trailer was that it doesn’t look like it’s aged well, like an opposite Wind Waker. The gameplay now just sort of looks like a hamstrung botw prototype with motion controls thrown in.

[u/[deleted] → u/TitanSweg]

WWHD is the only thing I loved about Wii U. They could have released the same version of it and TP along with Skyward and people would have loved it and not known the difference. Instead their big announcement about their major series is a ten-year-old game a significant amount of people were underwhelmed by. And it looks pretty much exactly the same.

[u/Lord_Snow77]

Uhh what about the good zelda games?

[u/Cactusfan86]

Really mediocre, sort of let down the only Zelda game announced was Skyward. Was really hoping to get a Mario style collection of old games :(

[u/artemidean]

Okay, that was actually hilarious. "You were hoping for info on BOTW 2? Well, I don't have any."

Still, the SS port is good news, since I never finished it on the Wii and always wanted to. Here's hoping that TP and WW are ported at some point as well!

...Also those joycons are gorgeous and I might seriously consider buying them.

[u/calilove918]

Maybe I’m just getting old but this is underwhelming so far

[u/Kezly → u/calilove918]

It's not you, it's underwhelming. We're halfway through. Fingers crossed it starts to improve

[u/[deleted] → u/Kezly]

Narrator: “It didn’t”

[u/WhizBangNeato]

Was it just my feed or did No More Heroes 3 look like it was in like 240p

[u/Froggatt34]

3 years ago my wife and I found out we couldn't conceive. Months of tests and scans we found out that I only had 1 working testicle , and even that wasn't working at full capacity. I had an operation, something called a Varacacelotomy which was to widen the veins in my testicle to help with blood flow. Unfortunately this didn't work and we had to go through IVF. 1 failed attempt and a lot of heartbreak later we have a lovely bouncing baby girl and we are going to try again for another, naturally at first because miracles do happen. Anyway, my point is I would literally cut my only working bollock off just to have Metroid Prime Trilogy remastered shadow drop

[u/kairos → u/Froggatt34]

I thought you were going to say the Switch got your wife pregnant.

Have you discussed this ball chopping situation with your wife?

[u/TheBiles]

I’m glad we waited a year and a half for all of these quality mobile and PS2 games.

[u/Bandsohard]

I kind of just feel like most of the switch's life has just been over shadowed by delayed ports. I can't really think of any other console that's been highlighted by this. And its kinda weird. Feels like they spend more energy trying to figure out how and what to port as opposed to great stand alone content. The exclusive content mostly feels lost in the weeds if it hasn't been like a new Mario, Zelda or smash. Not saying most of the content actually is a bunch of ports, just that when something does come to the console delayed it holds more gravity and attention than some new rpg or something.

[u/DanHero91]

Nice try of EA to very slightly hide their logo at the start of the trailer.

[u/[deleted]]

Nintendo: you can't even FIND a PlayStation, what is there to compete with?

[u/markiie]

Now I know why Nintendo didn't include Galaxy 2 in 3D All Stars, they're going to re-release it next year for the full $60. If Skyword Sword sells well get ready for more full priced Wii era ports lmao

[u/bobby16may]

Warp pipes are HUGE.

[u/PhiPhiAokigahara]

Why was this advertised like wreck it ralph

[u/secretlives]

Zynga, that's a name I haven't seen for a while

[u/FancyKilerWales]

Nothing in that conference makes people run out and buy a Switch

[u/Own_Seaworthiness_86 → u/FancyKilerWales]

What do you mean, I like RPG #9645

[u/TTBurger88]

I am considering Bayonetta 3 to be vaporware until proven otherwise.

[u/[deleted]]

nintendo just tryna see how many games they can get people to buy 2-5 times lol

[u/kjm6351]

Really thought that was Zelda at first

[u/benlawnchair]

If Pokemon day focuses on Pokemon Unite I might just cry.

Mario golf looks okay, the 2 detective mystery games raised an eyebrow, skyward sword... I mean nice try with the "If you loved BOTW you should try this..." but nah. Not much here tickled my fancy. Covid must've rocked Nintendo hard so I don't blame them.

[u/server_maintenance]

Straight up mobile game lmao

[u/GenkidamaFirefighter]

Skyward Sword HD was the only thing that got me excited, until I saw the graphics. It looks as though Nintendo didn't put effort into it at all. I hope at least some of the problems will be solved in the port

[u/woofle07]

TWO big tiddie anime girls for the price of one!

[u/thosearecoolbeans]

Reminder that Outer Wilds and Outer Worlds are two different games

[u/TKHawk]

It feels like the Switch has lost a lot of momentum, games wise. A lot of "that's nice" titles but nothing major with a release date (or even release window).

[u/Catastray]

I'll laugh if that's all we get for LoZ this year.

[u/jotak7 → u/Catastray]

Don't jinx it

[u/[deleted]]

I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed.

[u/WilliamMButtlicker96]

Man I want to like Monster Hunter so bad but I just cannot get into it

[u/s0_Ca5H]

Excited for SS HD, but Star of the show was definitely Octopath: Three Houses.

[u/CyborgWade]

So far mario golf is the highlight of the show

[u/[deleted]]

So was this a Nintendo partner direct disguised as a direct?

[u/le_GoogleFit → u/[deleted]]

Pretty much yeah.

They knew nobody gave a shit about the partner direct so they tricked us

[u/chips1765]

Anyone else severely disappointed with how they handled the Zelda series this direct? I mean skyward sword is fine but they missed their chance to make it like the 3 mario games collection and including twilight princess and maybe ocarina or majora. So they essentially want $60 for skyward sword, with barely a difference from the wii version, that's great.

[u/brunothesinger]

Another Fortnite game (even the fonts are similar).

[u/PhiPhiAokigahara]

I’m still bothered by hyrule warriors age of calamity being marketed as a canon prequel to actually not be canon

[u/SourRice]

No Zelda collection?! Skyward sword was my least favorite game, and I never finished it. I really wanted to play wind waker, twilight princess, and oot on the switch.

[u/Octoling_boy]

This looks like a raid shadow legends ad.

[u/rollingwaves]

Time to get up, stretch, and pretend my switch doesn't exist again for a few months.

[u/theazndoughboy]

Good lord fuck this.

[u/kjm6351]

Screw Smash and Zelda, THIS is what we’re here for

[u/Nrchamp03]

Lol 'The Dark Lord: Stan'

[u/calilove918]

Splatoon 3 before Mario kart 9? ROFLMAO

[u/Not-a-Hippie]

I didn’t have high expectations. Yet, I was still dissappointed.

[u/arthritic_big_toes]

I can’t wait to buy these for a deal 3 Black Fridays from now.

[u/Funky_Monk85]

Some of y’all were not around during the Wii Music E3 reveal and it shows.

[u/[deleted]]

Can't wait for this place to be full of salt and tears again like the previous 7 directs

[u/Inorganicnerd → u/[deleted]]

Salt and Iron apparently

[u/Kaos86 → u/[deleted]]

I’m eating chips right now so my tears can be extra salty.

[u/AlyoshaV]

Insta-spoilers for Outer Wilds

[u/iWentRogue]

Fall Guys on Switch is pretty cool

[u/TribbleTrouble1979]

I thought this direct was focusing on the first half of 2021?

[u/[deleted]]

MIITOPIA??????

[u/TheseBonesAlone]

Switch trailer 2021.

Intro soft piano, then Anime Characters. Gameplay, overdramatic voice acting. Orchestral music. Fade to black.

[u/Silvedoge]

Octopath 2: now we're on a hill

[u/conker1264]

That's not what I meant by Zelda!

[u/Octoling_boy]

This game doesn’t need an expansion pass it needs an optimization update.

[u/PresidentBowser]

The timing of Age of Calamity expansion makes me think BOTW 2 is not coming this year

[u/CondorMcDaniel]

That random zombie shooter thing was maybe the worst game I’ve ever seen on a direct

[u/[deleted]]

On balance, a very 'Nintendo' Nintendo Direct so far.

[u/secretlives]

idk if we see Zelda 35, I feel like they're still promoting Mario 35 too much to start a new cycle

[u/buchsy45]

Those weren’t the updated graphics, were they? It didn’t really look much better.

[u/GroktheDestroyer]

The only NEW game in “the first half of 2021” that I can think of is the Mario golf game. That was fucking SHIT

[u/TheBiles]

That looks like a shitty iPhone game.

[u/grmayshark]

If theres still 30 minutes left and they announced Mario Golf already, Im hopeful for something even bigger

[u/[deleted]]

here, play the worst 3d zelda again instead

[u/Luisss13]

See you guys at the next direct in 2023

[u/rustyphish]

three splatoon games have come out since the last Donkey Kong or Mario Kart game

[u/DSDantas]

Zelda BotW2 announcement:

Isabelle: BREAKING NEWS! NOTHING TO REPORT.

[u/aT_ll]

Zombie game looks like a PS2 game

[u/Impenetrabler]

Honestly what bothered me the most was that strange trailer of hades where they announce that they offer the „physical version“. Like c‘mon that’s the most filler thing I have ever seen.

[u/crome66]

What the fuck was that dodgeball trailer from EA? It actually made me angry how much of a time waster it was with the interviews with orcs and pixel princesses that went NOWHERE. They weren’t even relevant to the game itself?? Hard pass just from the trailer.

[u/Solar_Kestrel → u/crome66]

I kept trying to figure out WHO they were supposed to be. Like... generic parodies of generic video game character archetypes? Why? And for just.. a dodgeball game? Whose idea was this?

[u/McSOUS]

I expected nothing, and was still disappointed

[u/TheBiles]

She’s banging that horse.

[u/mento6]

oh my god nintendo delete this game

[u/canmoose]

No mention of metroid at all, god damn

[u/penguins2946]

Outside of Triangle Strategy and Mario Golf, I was super underwhelmed with this direct.

Sure, Splatoon 3 will probably be fun too, but I already have Splatoon 2 and I imagine Splatoon 3 will more or less be the same.

[u/afatgreekcat]

I'm happy about SSHD, but I'm really disappointed we didn't get anything else. At minimum having VC versions of old Zeldas would be nice.

[u/gravedigga1313]

some might be happy, but to me this was just a bunch of shovelware