E3 has been officially dead for a while now. However, this year, we've been able to see some exciting events in the video game industry. After the excellent Xbox Showcase 2024, a new Nintendo Direct has arrived.
The Japanese gaming company didn’t give provide any new information about the Nintendo Switch 2, but it did unveil many titles that will be coming to the current-gen hybrid console over the next few months. Below are some of the highlights.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Nintendo has expanded its famous The Legend of Zelda franchise with Echoes of Wisdom. The new action-adventure game will be available on September 26. Here’s the trailer:
Unlike previous releases, gamers will play as Princess Zelda in this edition. It’s a new story about saving the Kingdom of Hyrule from a series of thefts that emerged from strange cracks and other threats.
Hyrule will benefit from the magical power of the fairy Tri to create echoes, which are imitations of things she finds in her environment. These will allow her to build bridges with old objects, throw stones at enemies, or create blocks to reach new heights.
The company also announced a gold-colored Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition, adorned with the Hylian shield and inspired by The Legend of Zelda series. It will be available in the U.S. and Japan first and then in the rest of the world.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
We’ve been waiting a long time for news on this game. Nintendo first announced Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in June 2017. Since then, the project has changed and hit a few roadblocks.
Following the release of Metroid Prime Remastered in 2023, the Japanese company has a new gift for its fans. The promised and long-delayed game will arrive on Nintendo Switch sometime in 2025.
The best part of the announcement, besides the release date, was that Nintendo revealed the snippets of its gameplay, which consolidates our hope of finally being able to play it. In it, we see the protagonist, Samus Aran.
The video lets us visualize the gameplay in detail: shooting mechanics, setting, graphics, and much more. Everything indicates that it will provide hours of fun.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
Mario and Luigi now have a “brotherly bond.” The iconic Nintendo characters will embark on an all-new adventure, an RPG released on Nov. 7, and take us to an island.
The trailer shows the famous plumbers, accompanied by their allies, facing various threats. We also see some familiar characters, such as Princess Peach, the evil King Bowser, and his minions.
As is typical with this franchise, the new title will feature colorful scenes and tandem attacks. It seems that there will be a lot of fun moments and small activities, such as solving puzzles.
All Other Games Announced at Nintendo Direct 2024
- Fairy Tail 2: Coming this winter.
- Fantasian Neo Dimension: Coming this holiday season.
- Spocco Square: Coming this summer.
- Mio: Memories in Orbit: Coming in 2025.
- Disney Illusion Island: Already launched.
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure: Coming to Nintendo Switch after its mobile run.
- Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports: Coming this fall.
- Among Us: Updated with new crew roles and scammers.
- Farmagia: Coming September 1.
- Donkey Kong Country Returns: Coming on Jan. 16, 2025.
- Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake: It will be available on Nintendo Switch on November 14. Dragon Quest 1 and Dragon Quest 2 will be released in HD-2D format in 2025.
- Funko Fusion: Coming on Sept. 13.
- Luigi’s Mansion 2: Scheduled for release on June 27.
- The New Denpa Men: Available on July 27.
- Metal Slug Attack Reloaded: Available this week.
- Darkest Dungeon will have a sequel.
- Darkest Dungeon 2: Available on July 15.
- Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero: Coming in 2025.
- Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics: A collection of seven games.
- Super Mario Party Jamboree: Available on Oct. 17.
- Just Dance 2025: Coming in October.
- Lego Horizon Adventures: Coming this Christmas.
- Stray: Coming this Christmas.
- Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game is also coming this Christmas.
- Ace Attorney Investigations Collection: To be released on Sept. 6.
- The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy: Coming in 2025.
- Revenge of the Seven: Scheduled for release on Oct. 24.
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