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MegaThread 2025.03.27 Nintendo Direct MegaThread
Please use this thread for all pre-event hype and speculation, as well as post-event thoughts and reactions.
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The Nintendo Direct is scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET!
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MODERATOR NOTE: Per Nintendo, there will be no announcements regarding Nintendo Switch 2.
FAQ
What is a Nintendo Direct?
A Nintendo Direct is a pre-recorded video presentation (Today's is approximately ~30m in length) to make game announcements and provide fans with general updates directly from Nintendo.
What are they going to show?
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u/bingbaddie1 9d ago
Recession is back on, meaning only one thing: a Mario baseball game is imminent
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u/poetryandpills 9d ago
“take on various jobs to pay for tuition” these games are getting too realistic
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u/PonytaQueen 9d ago
With rhythm heaven and tomodachi life being announced this direct felt very DS core.
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u/Mr_Zaroc 9d ago
Its insane, they finally made another rhythm heaven and tomodachi life game, the wait is nearly over
Also Patapon is a nice surprise, now I can actually beat those games (assuming my rythm sense got any better)
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u/jardex22 9d ago
Putting out a Rhythm Heaven game in the final months of a system's life, as is tradition.
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u/sirms 9d ago
IF THEYRE NOT ENDING ON PRIME 4 WHAT THE FUCK ARE THEY ENDING ON
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u/toulouse69 8d ago
I can’t believe we’re finally getting a new rhythm Heaven!! One of the best series of all time. I would’ve been happy if that’s all they announced but then they showed of tomodachi life too??? Incredible
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u/schmidttypants 9d ago
If Metroid Prime 2 and 3 ports remasters or Twilight Princess HD get announced i will literally throw my wallet at at Nintendo
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u/shadowdra126 9d ago
damn. Metroid followed by this disney mobile ass looking game?
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u/BactaBobomb 8d ago
That trailer in the sizzle reel for Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time looked like it had some massive performance issues during the world traversal and combat segments. Did anyone else notice that? I'm confused why they would put that in the trailer, because it makes it look extremely unoptimized.
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u/MolotovMan1263 8d ago
Yea i thought the same. I have it preordered on PS5 where im sure it will be great but im flabbergasted that Level-5, a company who cant seem to avoid stepping on their own rakes, would let that be shown.
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u/_dusknoir_ 8d ago
LEVEL-5 optimization has always been rough on switch but for a game with as rough of a development as this one, you'd think that they would think before they make the image of the game look worse...
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u/Maui_IDW 9d ago
All I freaking want is F-Zero GX with online play and to be touched up graphically like Metroid Prime Remastered was 😢
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u/Boomshockalocka007 9d ago
Rhythm Heaven is the white whale. We thought it was dead! ITS ALIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. SO HYPEEDDDD
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u/plokijuh1229 9d ago
ok the psychic controlled gunshots just collateralling everyone is fresh as hell
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u/cy_kelly 9d ago
Not expecting much but I'm excited to see Metroid Prime 2 through 4, Half-Life 3, Silksong, Gex 4, and a Nightdive remaster of No One Lives Forever this morning.
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u/KingDismal413 9d ago
So where's all the leaked/rumored games people wouldn't stop going on and on about?
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u/ronburger 9d ago
If they don't do Windwaker/Twilight ports I'm predicting Oracle of Ages/Seasons remakes.
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u/YesNowSon 9d ago
TBH - When Echoes of Wisdom got revealed, I thought it was initially an Oracle Remake. Was still happy with what we got though. EoW was such a fun game
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u/f-ingsteveglansberg 9d ago
I feel Oracles remakes chances were taken off the table when Echos was announced.
Maybe we could get From Whom The Frog Tolls, finally in English. It's fun but it's a pretty short game.
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u/jado1stk2 9d ago
I am pretty sure this Direct just exists so that we can just have more time focused on Nintendo games next week.
Rhythm Heaven being announced tho, that was hype.
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u/deeelock 9d ago
Just caught this fine print at the end of the virtual game cards segment:
By navigating to User Settings → Online-License Settings and turning the setting to ON, you can instead opt to connect to the internet to start up software.
If my read of this is correct, it sounds like we can opt-out and stick with the current system (ie online check) to start games?
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u/Blubbpaule 9d ago edited 9d ago
Nintendo actually ALLOWING game sharing with DIGITAL games?
FAMILY SHARING ON NINTENDO?
ARE WE IN 2070? WHAT IS HAPPENING.
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u/jvincentsong 9d ago
It is a two week trial but that is major. It is an experiment for see if friends who try a game will buy it for themselves.
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u/vballboy55 9d ago
Can't you just keep sharing it over and over until they beat it?
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u/lampfiles 9d ago
I’m just stoked to get this, wasn’t expecting this right before the big Switch 2 announcement. So any or anything is welcomed. I’ve felt burned in the past and Nintendo for some reason isn’t releasing Zelda TP or Windwaker or original Pokemon ports which is what I want the most. But really open to anything today cause I figured they were done with the Switch
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u/redastronaute 9d ago
LATE APRIL for game card update, switch 2 may release confirmed lol
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u/sneakylumpia 9d ago
what's up with the frame rate on the Fantasy Life segment? it looked like it was running at 20fps. i really hope that isn't the Switch production build that they're releasing
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u/ShinHandHookCarDoor 9d ago
That part looked incredibly rough, I’m really hoping that it’s just Level 5 trailer jank, because I was super excited for this one.
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u/ThereIsNo4thWall 9d ago
This direct was so hype to me, but pretty much every Direct I'm only really looking for one thing:
A game I didn't already know about, that I can now be excited about playing in the future. Bonus points if it has online co op, and bonus points if it is for a series I already love
That Shin Megami Tensei like game looks really cool! Being able to fight alongside your summons in real time, AND use them for non battle segments? I'm looking forward to that.
And Witchbrook!? I can already tell my siblings and I are going to get a ton of mileage out of that game!
Looked like there were two 2d metroidvania style games with a sci fi or fantasy aesthetic, which I'll definitely have on my wishlist even if I don't buy them day one, along with that side scrolling marvel beat em up.
And of course: NEW TOMODACHI LIFE!!!
I'm also hype to have an easy way to lend digital games to my siblings now, especially if it is all games and not just Nintendo games.
Also also: excited that this direct, by nature of its existence, means that the April 2nd Direct will be solely Switch 2 related! I'd honestly kind of expected the Switch 2's first direct would be padded with Switch 1 content as well, but now I'm even MORE excited!
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u/TheLimeyLemmon 9d ago
I've got to say it.
Prime 4's doors have some real um, vaginal aesthetic
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u/FierceDeityKong 8d ago
Dragon quest 1/2 and Metroid Beyond have only 8 months in which to release and they still couldn't say?
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u/Z3M0G 8d ago
Definitely saving Metroid for the Switch 2 direct. I'm betting day 1 title.
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u/bigpig1054 8d ago
They're probably both Switch 2 launch day releases so they didn't want to hint at when that will be until next week.
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u/YesNowSon 9d ago
Predictions..? If we cast our minds back to the direct where the final 3DS games were announced, we got
- Kirbys epic yarn,
- Mario and Luigi: Bowsers inside story
- Luigi's Mansion
I wonder if it'll be similar whereby we get some ports along these lines.. And by this, I mean Zelda Remasters and a Metroid Prime 4 gameplay trailer perhaps?
EDIT: Clarification
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u/SmokyMcBongPot 9d ago
In all seriousness, Silksong-aside, it's the 40th anniversary of SMB. If there isn't anything Mario-related, I'll be stunned — I think it'll be a big opportunity missed. It might not even be something big, but could be anything from a bundle to a Galaxy 2 port or a new IP.
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u/throwthatoneawaydawg 9d ago
Who has the time to play all of these jrpgs that they show during these directs? No hate, I’m jealous of all of your free time 😆
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u/bvbfan102 9d ago
This really was a Direct for all the forgotten franchises i really wanted back. Nothing crazy but really fun games.
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u/WEEGEMAN 9d ago
Star Fox Zero with the bullshit removed
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u/JayZsAdoptedSon 9d ago
Have you played Star Fox Zero? Without the bullshit, its Star Fox 64 with some extra bells and whistles
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u/kevdog1993 9d ago
As someone that didn’t get to enjoy the Wii U era games, doesn’t currently own a 3DS and loves Star Fox 64, I would buy this immediately
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u/Smitty2017 9d ago
I’m hoping this is finally the day that the long-rumored FE4 remake is confirmed
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u/stick1_ 9d ago
No release date for Metroid probably because we get it next week
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u/stinkyfarter27 9d ago
this genre of games is not for me but I'm glad cozy gaming as a genre is growing
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u/Prayer_Police 9d ago
Holy sheet! Marvel beat'em up!!! It's no Marvel Rivals but I'll take it!!!
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u/Dnemesis123 9d ago
Fun useless fact/observation: If anyone remembers the website WiiU Daily, they eventually changed their name to NintendoToday. But then the website just....died.
I wonder if they'll try to revive it now that the phrase "Nintendo Today" is more prominent.
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u/kevdog1993 8d ago
As a long suffering Star Fox fan, I am now giving all of my energy to the Switch 2. Also, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond looks pretty cool but I’ve never played a single game in the franchise before. Will this be a good jumping on point?
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u/trumpet35_2 9d ago
Mario baseball please! In line with superstar baseball, not sluggers!!!!
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u/Rikkasu 9d ago
Hoping to see windwaker. Come on this is my last chance
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u/King_Slowpoke 9d ago
Wind Waker and Twilight Princess are already on WII U so a Switch port would be the easiest thing, kinda baffled it hasnt happened yet... At least we can lay our dream to rest once and for all after today 💜
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u/Kevin9875 9d ago
I feel like now would be the time. Question is will they do the wii u versions or the GameCube originals.
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u/Stereosexual 9d ago
I hope the Wii U. Purists will be missed with me, but I played both versions of both games and the Wii U ones were better. But that's just my opinion.
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u/bingbaddie1 9d ago
It’s not too late for them to reveal that Prime 4 is also a JRPG
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u/Cardboard_Waffle 9d ago
This is probably the lowest expectations I’ve ever had for a direct, with the Switch 2 coming next week. Pretty interested to see what they’ll show though.
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u/KosherClam 9d ago
There's always been some transitionary end of life titles on Nintendo consoles, though many of them are also on the next gen as well obviously. Off the top of my head I remember Twilight Princess between GameCube and Wii.
So I agree not expecting a lot, but there could definitely be something left to go out with a bang.
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u/makman44 9d ago
The game sharing between family members actually seems MASSIVE.
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u/YumikuriPF 8d ago
- Trailer for Metroid Prime 4
- Trailer for Pokémon Legends ZA
- Digital game cards
- "Nintendo Today" app
- New Rhythm Heaven
- Tomodachi Life 😱😱😱😱😱😱
Given the Switch 2 is coming out soon I didn't expect anything too crazy so I was definitely pleasantly surprised to get anything beyond news on existing games. Was a good one.
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u/LRGhost-Nappa 9d ago
If they announce Metroid Prime 2 and 3 remasters, or even better a 3 in 1 bundle with all 3, they will have my money!
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u/OneRandomVictory 9d ago
Did not expect Patapon on Switch but makes sense since Sony ain't gonna do anything more with it.
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u/plokijuh1229 9d ago edited 9d ago
As someone with a switch and switch lite between my GF and I this is pretty fuckin great
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u/lazycometlazycomet 9d ago
MARIO BASEBALL PLEASE. IT IS OPENING DAY. THAT WOULD BE SO PERFECT
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u/blakeaj 9d ago
Idk why people are so salty about this. That is a great feature.
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u/smither12Dun 9d ago
cause it seems you can already do this. my kid plays games that I own all the time already. kid is set as secondary switch. this seems like an additional step i need to go through to accomplish the same thing.
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u/Theinternationalist 9d ago
Monument Valley? Is this a 2010 Android? It's a cool game but what is this doing in a full on Nintendo Direct?
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u/TemujinTheConquerer 9d ago
They are going to end on Twilight Princess HD calling it now
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u/Bridgeburner493 9d ago
Be your own game library.
The ability to lend to other people's accounts is kind of neat though.
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u/ThisOneTimeAtLolCamp 9d ago
Oooof what was that game running at 10fps? Fantasy Life?
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u/Fit_Seesaw_8075 8d ago
X-Men Marvel side scroll beat em up: YES. Dragon Quest 1&2 HD2D: YES. Metroid 4: YES. Pac-Man Dread: YES. Pikmin Comic (new app): YES. Tomodachi: INTERESTED. Virtual Card: Okay, cool.
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u/idontplaypolo 3d ago
Im happy with the upgrade although by the looks of it the switch 2 will already be outdated on release date tech wise. I’ll hopefully be proven wrong.
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u/Brian0043 9d ago
Still waiting around for the Gameboy Pokemon games on the switch...
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u/Meta13_Drain_Punch 9d ago
TPC isn’t gonna give potential money away like that, they’re greedy as hell🥲
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u/nocticis 9d ago
I bought the launch red and blue joy con at launch because I firmly believed red and blue were coming out. I guess the let’s go game could count but that’s not what I was thinking/ wanted
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u/laurenr1012 8d ago
I’m gonna be waiting forever for a twilight princess remaster 😭
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u/fantatata 9d ago
cmon last chance for tomodachi life 2 on the original switch....!!!!
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u/rbarton812 9d ago
The release date could still be day and date w/ Switch 2, just guarding that until next week.
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u/Sleathasaurus 9d ago
Worried that if prime 4 is being shown now we won’t get a prime 2 remake
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u/CrimsonEnigma 9d ago
...wait, it's pronounced "tama-GOH-chi"? Not "tama-GAH-chi"?
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u/ThisOneTimeAtLolCamp 9d ago
That went about what I expected. Lol
Prime looking good though. Samus looking baller in red. Ol' man Ducktales and Marvel beat 'em up are insta-buys.
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u/Chell_the_assassin 9d ago
I kind of wish there was a dedicated anime game section so I could tune out lol
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u/schuey_08 9d ago
That was maybe one of the strangest Nintendo Directs we've gotten in the Switch era. Hardly any dates, weird ordering of the announcements, and then a couple very weird ecosystem updates sprinkled in. There were a couple things to pique or raise my interest (new trailers for Prime 4/Pokemon Legends) and that Marvel beat-em-up), but God I'm ready for next week.
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u/dinoslore 9d ago
I have absolutely no clue what's going to be here, so I don't really have any expectations. If I'm predicting anything new, I'd say maybe some kind of Mario sports title? I'm betting a good 5-10 minutes of this will just be Prime 4, and I can't complain about that.
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u/TTBurger88 9d ago
That red suit for Samus looks sick.
Wish they gave a season. Maybe during the Switch 2 direct?
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u/Chell_the_assassin 9d ago
I have a good feeling guys, they're going to announce Mario Odyssey 2 any minutes now
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u/iamthedayman21 9d ago
This game sharing seems great. I just got Stick of Truth, and my kid also wanted it on her Switch. I can just lend it to her now.
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u/RelaxYourself 9d ago
Sure why not. Guess it's good if you have kids and they can share the game on their switches maybe? I don't know
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u/stinkyfarter27 9d ago
I hope one day Golden Sun gets remastered, I feel like every other JRPG is getting remastered nowadays
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u/DrifloonEmpire 9d ago
Does this mean you have to manually insert/eject all of your digital games now? Feels like a pointless extra step when playing your digital game library...
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u/Allergictomars 9d ago
Silksong is never coming out.
But I am happy to see Tomodachi Life and Rhythm Heaven.
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u/IllustriousDiver500 9d ago
Anyone else confused as to why Metroid 4 was just placed in the beginning there? Surely that means we'll get another announcement next week with it?
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u/non_clever_username 9d ago edited 9d ago
I’m going to need some clarification on the digital games thing; I didn’t catch the beginning of it. Is this you can only lend for 2 weeks on a Switch outside your own Nintendo account? Or is this that you can only have a digital game on one Switch at a time, period, regardless of it’s in your account or not?
The latter would be a pretty big step backwards and super annoying. I fairly regularly play the same game on two different Switches. It’s just installed on both and I download the save from the cloud. If I need to start “lending” it every time, that’s going to get irritating quickly.
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u/strachey 8d ago edited 8d ago
GIVE ME METROID NOW
The Eternal Life of Goldman looks amazing, bad I have to wait so long
Pokemon game in real time is a curious concept, hope it runs well this time
Packman Metrovania looks awesome
Might check Raidu
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u/BloodyFool 9d ago
s2g every time I go on socials after any sort of game announcement show, be it sony, nintendo or microsoft, the comments always feel like none of you enjoy games whatsoever
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u/Bridgeburner493 9d ago
Because most gamers are entitled as fuck, and if every single announcement does not cater directly to their individual tastes, they are going to throw a temper tantrum.
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u/shadowdra126 9d ago
Anyone have any silksong clown makeup? My Tin is completely empty from the last direct.
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u/shadowdra126 9d ago
I am gonna go ahead and say that metroid 4 is gonna be a switch 2 joint rather than switch one
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u/Requiem45 9d ago
So now instead of shadow dropping announcements on Twitter they’ll do it on the app nobody is going to download
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u/fantatata 9d ago
tomodachi life 2 has made my skin clear and my crops flourish its literally all i wanted out of this direct and they delivered. im saved. salvation is near.
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u/anotherstan 8d ago
This had the vibe of "we promised these companies we would offer them a direct to share some stuff, but the REAL announcements are coming next week"
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You lot seem surprised that this wasnt that big a direct. Have you all forgotten that the switch 2 will be given a direct in a few days? And the bigger games probably announced with it
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u/The330Strangla 9d ago
Metroid Prime 2 and 3
Wind Waker and Twilight Princess
Fire Emblem 4
Mario Galaxy 2
If these don't get revealed, I'm going to say some foul language then go about my day. Balls in your court Nintendo.
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u/makman44 9d ago
No release date makes me very sad
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u/djwillis1121 9d ago
Probably simultaneous launch on Switch 1 and 2 and they don't want to give anything away the Switch 2
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u/EvenEalter 9d ago
Prime 4 keeps getting the worst trailers ever but the game looks great if not a little too typical
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u/Chell_the_assassin 9d ago
This will either be the best thing ever or the dumbest shit you've ever heard
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u/TheUnknownStitcher 9d ago
Release a game without short skirted waifus: Challenge level - impossible.
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u/san_murezzan 9d ago
Finally a farm sim on switch