Sunday, December 22, 2024
Everything Announced at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase

Nintendo held a 23-minute showcase today featuring an impressive lineup of games from its 3rd party partners.

Microsoft games Grounded and Pentiment are making their way to Nintendo Switch.

Grounded is an immersive co-op survival-adventure game where you shrink to the size of an ant. Explore your own backyard solo or with up to three friends online. Build bases, craft tools, and face hazards in a world where insect life reacts to your actions. Get ready for treacherous wonders when Grounded launches on Nintendo Switch on April 16!

Pentiment takes you to 16th Century Bavaria, where your choices have far-reaching consequences for a small community. Immerse yourself in an illustrated world inspired by early printed books and meet a vibrant cast of characters in Tassing and Keirsau Abbey. Every decision you make shapes the community’s future. Embark on this journey when Pentiment launches on Nintendo tomorrow!

Disney's Epic Mickey is getting a remake on the Nintendo Switch

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed invites you to join Mickey Mouse on a colorful adventure through Wasteland—a world inspired by Disney classics. This enhanced remake of the 2010 action-adventure 3D platformer (originally on the Wii console) features updated graphics and improved gameplay. Mickey’s abilities have been expanded with new skills. Whether you’re a fan of the original or a newcomer, get ready for an “epic” journey when Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed launches on Nintendo Switch this year!

Contra is making a return on Nintendo Switch in this new re-imagined version

Contra: Operation Galuga re-imagines the classic '80s action game with modern graphics, new features, and explosive co-op combat. Launching on Nintendo Switch on March 12, you can experience the intense action firsthand with the free demo, available now in Nintendo eShop. Pre-orders also start today in Nintendo eShop!

Bandai Namco is gracing us with more Sword Art and Gundam goodness.

Enter a distorted version of the SWORD ART ONLINE world that transcends memories, time, and space in this action game. Experience solo play or team up for online co-op. Choose your role as your favorite SWORD ART ONLINE characters and join 20-player raids to conquer formidable foes. Customize your character, embark on quests with friends, and face high-level challenges! SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream launches on Nintendo Switch this year

GUNDAM BREAKER 4 lets you create your ultimate Gundam and take it into combat missions. Defeat enemies, collect their parts, and equip new abilities. Customize your Gunpla by mixing and matching parts from over 250 base kits—the largest variety in any Gundam Breaker game. You can also pose and display your creations in Diorama Mode. Get ready to express your style and sortie! The game launches on Nintendo Switch this year.

Monster Hunters Stories 3DS is getting an enhanced version on Nintendo Switch.

Monster Hunter Stories lets you become a Monster Rider and form bonds with creatures from the Monster Hunter universe. Originally released in 2017 for Nintendo 3DS, the enhanced Nintendo Switch version boasts HD visuals, new voiceovers, and additional content previously exclusive to Japan. Get ready to ride into adventure this summer!

South Park: Snow Day! is Coming to Nintendo Switch

SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! invites you to join forces with Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny in an exhilarating co-op action game. As the New Kid, you’ll navigate the snow-covered streets of South Park, either flying solo or teaming up with three friends. Customize your character, wield an array of weapons, and unleash powerful special abilities as you embark on an epic quest to save the world and savor a day without school.

Mark your calendars: SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! launches on Nintendo Switch on March 26, and pre-orders are now open in the Nintendo eShop.

Sega is Bringing an Enhanced Edition of Shin Megami Tensei V to Nintendo Switch and More

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance invites you to forge your path in a post-apocalyptic world. This definitive version of Shin Megami Tensei V offers two complete story paths, including a new storyline with fresh locations and demons. Your choices will shape the fate of all existence. Navigate moral dilemmas and seek revenge or explore the original saga. Which path will you take? Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance launches on Nintendo Switch on June 21!

Unicorn Overlord invites you to reclaim your throne in a tactical fantasy RPG by Vanillaware. Assemble an army of over 60 characters, including humans, elves, beasts, and angels. Explore a vibrant world in Vanillaware’s iconic style and perform heroic deeds across five nations. The game launches on Nintendo Switch on March 8. Try the free demo now and transfer your progress to the full game when you purchase it!

Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble brings AiAi and friends back in an exciting new adventure. Customize your character from over 300 options and tackle 200 stages. Use the new Spin Dash move to outpace rivals. Play co-op Adventure Mode with friends, and for the first time, compete online with up to 16 players. Get ready for the rumble when Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble launches exclusively on Nintendo Switch on June 25!

Star Wars: Battle Front is getting an enhanced edition on Nintendo Switch

STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection invites you to engage in epic galactic warfare across the vast expanse of the STAR WARS universe. This remarkable compilation features two iconic titles: the 2004 STAR WARS Battlefront and its thrilling 2005 sequel, STAR WARS Battlefront II. Within these games, you’ll embark on solo campaigns, engage in local multiplayer skirmishes, and participate in massive online battles with up to 64 players.

Take the helm of legendary starships and defy fate alongside beloved characters like Luke Skywalker, Anakin Skywalker, and Darth Vader.Additionally, the collection also introduces additional playable heroes, including Kit Fisto and Asajj Ventress, and unveils bonus maps such as Jabba’s Palace, Bespin: Cloud City, and Yavin 4: Arena. The STAR WARS: Battlefront Classic Collection arrives on Nintendo Switch on March 14, and pre-orders are now open in the Nintendo eShop. 

Classic Rare Games are Coming to Nintendo Switch Online

A quintet of games from the renowned developer, Rare, makes its debut on Nintendo Switch. Today, five Rare-developed games are being introduced to the Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack collections. Members of Nintendo Switch Online can now enjoy KILLER INSTINCT and BATTLETOADS IN BATTLEMANIACS, which are part of the Super NES – Nintendo Switch Online library.

Additionally, they can play SNAKE RATTLE N ROLL and R.C. PRO-AM, which are included in the NES – Nintendo Switch Online library. For those who are members of Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, they can enjoy all these titles plus Blast Corps, a game that brings thrilling vehicular destruction to the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online library.

Endless Ocean Makes a Return on Nintendo Switch

Endless Ocean Luminous invites you to explore a vast, ever-changing underwater world. Dive into the mysterious Veiled Sea solo or with up to 30 players online. Encounter over 500 different marine species, including creatures once thought extinct or mythical. Embark on an undersea journey when Endless Ocean Luminous surfaces on Nintendo Switch on May 2!

Check out the full direct video below.