Nintendo Direct Presentation Summary

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A week after the end of this year’s non-E3 season, Nintendo also presented its presentation, and I must say that it was really eventful. We’ve had several announcements, both third-party and third-party. So let’s get straight to the point.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (new trailer)

Of course, Nintendo saved the biggest one for last. An incredible seven years since its original announcement, we now have a sample of gameplay from the fourth installment in the Metroid Prime series, retitled Beyond. The game will be released in 2025 and will most likely be cross-generational. however, it has only been announced for Switch for now.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (new announcement)

Quite unexpectedly, we also received an announcement of a new part of The Legend of Zelda. And although this is not a large 3D part, it is definitely no less interesting. In it we will play as Princess Zelda, who has the ability to create copies of various objects. Unlike the classic parts, this will be mainly a puzzle game. It will release on September 26th on Nintendo Switch.

Mario & Luigi: Brotherhood (new announcement)

Release date: November 7, 2024
Platforms: Nintendo Switch.

The entire presentation also began with a first-person title. Nintendo has introduced a new part of the Mario & Luigi series. The action-adventure title Brotherhood will be released on Switch on November 7.

Ace Attorney Investigation Collection (new announcement)

Release date: September 6, 2024
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
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Just a few months after the release of the Apollo trilogy, Capcom presents a collection of the Investigations spin-offs from 2009 and 2011, respectively, originally played on the Nintendo DS. The collection contains significantly improved visual effects and bonus material, the second part will also be seen in the West for the first time, until now it was only available in Japan. The collection will be released on September 6 and will appear on all major platforms.

Super Mario Jamboree Party (New Announcement)

Release date: October 17, 2024
Platforms: Nintendo Switch.

Fans of party games will also be delighted: Nintendo has announced a new installment in the Super Mario Party series, this time with the subtitle Jamboree. It is expected to have over 110 mini-games and online multiplayer support for up to 20 players. The game will be released on Switch on October 17 this year.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (release date)

Release date: November 14, 2024
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.

Square Enix shared in Direct the release date of the remake of the third Dragon Quest; it will be released on all platforms on November 14 this year. In addition, it was announced that next year we will also see a remake of the first and second parts.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (New Announcement)

Release date: January 16, 2025
Platforms: Nintendo Switch.

The 2010 Wii game from the developers of the Metroid Prime series will be coming to Nintendo Switch in remastered form, with a port arriving on January 16 next year.

Nintendo Switch Sports – Basketball (New Announcement)

Release date: summer 2024
Platforms: Nintendo Switch.

Even if it seemed so, Nintendo still hasn’t forgotten about Switch Sports. We learned that a free update will be released this summer that will include basketball. But, for example, there is still no popular baseball.

LEGO Horizon Adventures (new trailer)

Release date: Christmas 2024
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch.

A LEGO version of Sony’s Horizon series, but it will also be available on PC and Switch. The game was announced earlier, but Direct brought a new preview.

Fantasian Neo Dimension (port)

Release date: Christmas 2024
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch.

The game was originally an Apple Arcade exclusive, but will also be available on PC and consoles. This is a game from Mistwalker Studio, founded by Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of the Final Fantasy series.