The Sept. 13 Nintendo Direct showcasing new 3DS and Switch titles revealed unsuspecting games and remakes of classics.
The 35-minute presentation brought fans the surprise of Luigi's Mansion 3, the next chapter in the story of Mario's younger brother. Outside of the new 3DS and Switch games, more information on the Nintendo Online Service was revealed.
Here's all the games and information revealed during the Sept. 13 Nintendo Direct.
LUIGI'S MANSION 3
A teaser was shown for the new Nintendo Switch game that continues the story of Luigi's Mansion. New information will be released in the future, but a 2019 release date was given.
NINTENDO 3DS
Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn
- The 3DS version is bringing new abilities like Devilish Mode and minigames allowing players to play as classic characters.
- Release 2019
Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser
- Jan. 11, 2019.
Luigi's Mansion 3
- Two-player co-op.
- If only one player has the game, two players can play with download play but only boss battles.
- Amiibo figures (Boo, Toad, Luigi and ??)
- Oct. 12
NINTENDO SWITCH
Splatoon 2 Update
- Version 4.0 announced.
- 100x Battle in Turf War.
Mega Man 11
- Amiibo compatible.
- Tap each day to get new Energy Tanks.
Mario Tennis Aces Update
- Birdo is coming to the game (All Around).
- Shy Guy (Technical).
- Koopa Paratroopa (Technical).
- Petey Piranha (Powerful).
- More updates until June 2019.
- Co-op challenge is a new online mode coming.
- Special outfits, alternate color schemes and more.
- Version 2 releases Sept. 19.
Capcom Beat'em Up Bundle
Titles include:
- Final Fight
- The King of Dragons
- Captain Commando
- Knights of the Round
- Warriors of Fate
- Armored Warriors
- Battle Circuit
Has online play and will release on Sept. 18.
New Super Mario Bros. Deluxe
- Nabbit and Toadette will be playable character.
- Nabbit doesn't take damage.
- Toadette transforms into Peachette with a mushroom.
- Super Luigi U is also coming to the Switch.
- Jan. 11 2019.
Katamari Damacy Reroll
- Winter 2018
Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee
- Showcased the Secret Techniques feature that replace HMs in the game.
- The new Switch bundles were also shown.
Diablo III: Eternal Collection
- Amiibo compatibility.
- Nov. 2 release date.
Super Mario Party
- Four-player co-op mode called, River Survival.
- Character-specific dice.
- All 80 minigames are new.
- Single-player mode available.
- Online mode also available.
- Oct. 5 release date.
Town (working title)
- New title from GameFreak that place in a single village.
- Enlist the aid of villagers to take on threats.
- 2019 release date.
Cities Skylines
- Launches Today with DLC included.
Daemon x Machina
- RPG-like mech game.
- Online co-op to take on bosses.
- 2019 release date.
Yoshi's Crafted World
- You can flip the levels and play them backwards to try and find every collectible
- Local co-op using the Joy Cons.
- Spring 2019 release date.
Asmodee Board Games
- Carcassonne.
- The Lord of the Rings: The Trading Card Game.
- Pandemic.
- Catan Universe and Munchkin are on the way.
Civilization VI
- Release date is Nov. 16.
Starlink: Battle for Atlus
- There are Switch-exclusive missions.
- Wolf was teased.
- Oct. 16 release date.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered
- Online multiplayer mode.
- New dungeon areas.
- 2019 release date.
Final Fantasy
Final Fantasy VII, IX, X and X2 are all coming in 2019
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- New Switch bundle announced.
- Download code for the game and features the original cast of fighters.
- Joy Cons sport a new design based on the Smash symbol.
- Nov. 2 release date.
- Isabelle from the Animal Crossing series is introduced as a new fighter in Smash Ultimate.
Animal Crossing
New Switch game coming in 2019.
NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE
- Trailer showcasing what is available in the membership.
- Five features include:
- Online Play
- NES Online
- Save Data Cloud
- Smartphone App allows for voice chat
- Special Offers will be announced in the future
- Nintendo also announced new wireless NES controllers that can be charged like the Joy Cons for $59.99
What was your favorite announcement from the Direct? What are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments section below.
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