Nintendo Direct

2022 - 6 - 28

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June 2022 Nintendo Direct Mini: Everything announced (Polygon)

Twenty-four third-party Nintendo games all coming in the next year, Nintendo announced during its June 2022 Nintendo Direct 'Mini.

Nier Automata: The End of YorHa Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch on Oct. 6 with new costumes and previously released modes and other content. It’s expected on Nintendo Switch this holiday. A demo for Square Enix’s Live A Live remake is out today. Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is launching on Nintendo Switch this week, with a new trailer shown during the Nintendo Direct Mini. Capcom shared some new details on what to expect, too: new monsters, combat, and locales. From Gearbox Publishing, Blanc is a buddy adventure game starring a fawn and a wolf cub. Nintendo broadcast an abbreviated, third-party Nintendo Direct on Tuesday to showcase a slate of upcoming games, all expected to launch over the next year.

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Here's how to watch today's Nintendo Direct mini (GamesRadar+)

This one is all about upcoming third-party Switch games.

Ubisoft has seemingly leaked the Mario + Rabbids 2 release date, so we may see more of the game. However, if you want to follow along for our reactions in real time, you can tune into our Nintendo Direct Mini live coverage. Well, you just so happen to be in the right place.

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Biggest announcements from June 28's Nintendo Partner Direct (For The Win)

Fans aren't super happy that June's Nintendo Direct ended up being one dedicated to Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and another Partner Direct for third party games ...

Persona 5 Royal is the expanded version of Persona 5 that fans adore, and it’s finally launching on Nintendo Switch. The original Persona 5 launched back in 2016, and Switch fans have been begging for a port since the console launched. Nier Automata is one of the best games of 2017, and it might’ve taken five years, but it’s now one of the best Nintendo Switch games of 2022. Despite that, we already know that Nintendo has a pretty expansive line-up ready for 2022, and with these games the second half of the year is look much more appealing.

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Everything Announced During Today's Nintendo Direct Mini ... (IGN)

Fans who've waited a long time for Persona 5 to come to the Switch finally got their wish, and then some, while developers like Square Enix, Capcom, Ubisoft, ...

The puzzle adventure game is coming to consoles first on Nintendo Switch in 2023. The cult-classic RPG is coming to the Nintendo Switch with a new HD-2D look. The famous Japanese mascot Doraemon stars in a new game where players can harvest crops, tend to animals, and use Doraemon's secret gadgets. Super Bomberman R 2 is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2023. Kenta is an aspiring game creator who is working on their first hand-drawn RPG, The Legend of Wright. Play through Kenta's notebook with over 200 pages with puzzles to solve, draw, and erase. The critically-acclaimed Portal series are coming to the Nintendo Switch later today. Play as a fawn and wolf cub who must work together to find their way home in the snow. Explore the world and build a life while farming, cooking, and interacting with famous characters. Control a hero and team up with allies as you roam the Minecraft world which is under invasion by monsters. As announced in the Nintendo Direct Mini, Ron Gilbert's newest Monkey Island puzzle game will see the return of fan-favorite characters and evolve the classic point-and-click gameplay. Nier: Automata is also making its way to the Nintendo Switch. This epic action-RPG has been lauded as one of the best RPGs in the past decade, set in the backdrop of an eternal war between androids and machines. The Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection will also include a new art gallery and music library mode.

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Everything we expect in today's Nintendo Direct Mini - June 2022 (For The Win)

Nintendo announced a Direct Mini Partner Showcase coming today. Here we've rounded up what industry insiders have been saying will be shown.

These could be tied into the fact that Ubisoft is selling both a standard and gold version of the game. Firstly, Giant Bomb’s Jeff Grubb revealed that Metroid Prime is being re-released for the Nintendo Switch. This version will likely be a remaster according to Grubb and has been in the works for a while. Ubisoft spoiled things for itself when the website showed an Oct. 20, 2022, release date for Mario + Rabbids Sparks Of Hope. Little else was openly revealed on the website, though from game art some have speculated that Bowser will be a playable character.

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Nintendo Direct Mini To Air Today, June 28 (Nintendo Life)

Focusing on third-party releases - Nintendo has announced that a Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase will air today Tue...

This is the first Direct since February's bumper offering and the first Partner Showcase since 2020. This isn't be a Direct in the traditional sense, but rather, the full 25-minute Showcase released on YouTube for people to watch in their own time. Our summer Direct is finally here!

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Nintendo Direct Mini: partner showcase features a wide selection of ... (Nintendo)

It's showtime! Nintendo Switch owners curious about what's ahead have a new presentation full of games to dive into. In the newest Nintendo Direct Mini: ...

Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. Your strategies will change based on various factors, like the number and length of trains to run, which resources to acquire and how to transport cargo from point A to point B. RAILGRADE steamrolls onto Nintendo Switch this fall. Solve the enigma of Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, launching first for consoles on Nintendo Switch in 2023. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. Pre-orders are available now in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. Super Bomberman R 2:A new Bomberman game is coming to Nintendo Switch! In addition to classic action-maze modes Bomberman fans love, a new Castle Mode enters the fray! Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection:Ten Mega Man Battle Network games, originally released on the Game Boy Advance system, are coming to Nintendo Switch! Control MegaMan.EXE in grid-based combat and use Battle Chips to gain devastating abilities. The friendly cubes and deadly turrets of Portal and Portal 2 are hurtling your way in the Portal: Companion Collection when it launches on Nintendo Switch … later today! Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. This includes the Nintendo Switch versions of three beloved Persona games, more details about the upcoming Mario + Rabbids sequel, 10 fan-favorite Mega Man games revived for the Nintendo Switch system, a new adventure in the DRAGON QUEST franchise and first-look info about newly announced games! In the newest Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, Nintendo featured a broad variety of games from its diverse development and publishing partners coming to the system this year and into 2023.

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Nintendo Direct recap: All the big news from the games showcase (Tom's Guide)

The Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak expansion is coming to the Switch on June 30. For a full breakdown of the Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase as it happened ...

If you're only interested in Mario and Zelda than perhaps this won't be the Direct for you. it’s been available for four years now.” And that was followed up by him sharing a Gif of Nier director Yoko Taro; check out our interview with the elusive game director. So this has got me (Roland Moore-Colyer) thinking about whether we'll hear about more third-party N64 games getting added to the Nintendo Switch Online service. It's coming to the Switch on November 4. I'd like to see a bit of everything. It's a text-free story with local and online co-op play, meaning you and a friend can figure out the story through what's happening on the screen alone. Made by Devolver Digital, Return to Monkey Island looks perfectly crafted for the Switch's mix of traditional and touchscreen controls. A heck of a lot was announced or given release dates/windows, so expect the next 12 months to be packed for Switch fans. And it looks bizarre, as if the bleak open areas of Elden Ring have been combined with the whacky, speedy moves of Sonic. It has a new Castle mode where 15 players need to assault a castle defended by one. And Bowser is joining the team. Here we have it: Persona 5 Royal has a Switch release date, and it's coming October 21.

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Everything announced in the June 2022 Nintendo Direct Mini ... (iMore)

The Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase was packed with tons of great third-party titles. Here's everything announced!

Samsung is the latest to get things spot on with a new range of accessories that carry Starbucks branding in a way that will make you wish Apple could follow suit. You can experience the peaceful life later this year on Nintendo Switch. Here are my favorite third-party controllers for Nintendo Switch. Its sleek design, versatility and seemingly endless pool of thrilling games make it a great choice for gamers of all ages. This game launches as a console exclusive in February of 2023. Preorders begin today, and a special Showcase for this game premieres tomorrow. We don't yet know when they're releasing, but be sure to stay tuned for any announcements! First shown earlier this month, this game sees you play as Sonic as he runs really fast across vast open worlds. Have you ever wanted to make your own game? Not only that, it would be a Partner Showcase, a specific type of Direct that shows off and centers third-party games from development studios partnered with Nintendo. Blow the whistle and conduct this game on Nintendo Switch this fall. The sequel to the classic Bomberman game releases on Nintendo Switch in 2023.

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Everything shown in today's Nintendo Direct (Eurogamer.net)

Today's Nintendo Direct highlighted an arry of third-party games coming to Nintendo Switch through the rest of this yea…

Become a supporter of Eurogamer and you can view the site completely ad-free, as well as gaining exclusive access to articles, podcasts and conversations that will bring you closer to the team, the stories, and the games we all love. The game's 20th October launch is now officially confirmed, and we got a look at a new trailer which revealed Bowser as a playable part of your squad. Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection is a compilation of 10 classic Mega Man games from the Game Boy Advance era coming to Switch in 2023. It's now headed to Nintendo Switch via a fresh The End of YoRHa Edition which contains previous DLC and new costumes. Next up, a montage of games. As expected, the showcase focused on games made by non-Nintendo companies - but there were still plenty of highlights, and several exclusives.

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Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase: Watch the new June ... (Polygon)

A new Nintendo Direct for June 2022 is now available to watch on-demand. Tune in now for the Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase.

The Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase runs about 25 minutes, and is available to watch on-demand starting at 9 a.m. EDT/6 a.m. PDT via Nintendo’s YouTube channel. You can watch Tuesday’s new Nintendo Direct Mini Partner Showcase in its entirety, right now, via YouTube. So feel free to skip around for the news you want.

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Everything Shown At Today's Nintendo Direct Mini (Kotaku)

Monster Hunter gets more content and Persona 5 is finally coming to the Switch.

Harvestella comes out on the Nintendo Switch on November 4 this year. It comes to the Nintendo Switch on December 9 this year. The game is coming out this holiday season. Doraemon is one of the most influential anime IPs of all time, and its lighthearted tone is perfect for a farming simulation. The game will be released on October 20 this year. The game is coming out on August 18. If building a train system is your idea of a good time, then Railgrade might be the game for you. The game is described as a casual roguelike, and you can download it starting today. Despite having the most generic name ever, The Legend of Wright is one of the more interesting RPG concepts that I’ve seen among indies this year. You can grab the game on August 26 this year. Sunbreak is the upcoming expansion for Monster Hunter Rise, and it adds a ton of new monsters every season. (No sign of Network Transmission from GameCube, though.) The compilation will be released sometime next year.

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Nintendo Direct Mini June 28, 2022: A List of All Switch Games ... (The Escapist)

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, Dragon Quest Treasures, Doraemon, Super Bomberman R 2, and more for Nintendo Switch.

Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. Your strategies will change based on various factors, like the number and length of trains to run, which resources to acquire and how to transport cargo from point A to point B. RAILGRADE steamrolls onto Nintendo Switch this fall. Solve the enigma of Lorelei and the Laser Eyes, launching first for consoles on Nintendo Switch in 2023. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. - Super Bomberman R 2: A new Bomberman game is coming to Nintendo Switch! In addition to classic action-maze modes Bomberman fans love, a new Castle Mode enters the fray! Pre-orders are available now in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. - Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection: Ten Mega Man Battle Network games, originally released on the Game Boy Advance system, are coming to Nintendo Switch! Control MegaMan.EXE in grid-based combat and use Battle Chips to gain devastating abilities. The friendly cubes and deadly turrets of Portal and Portal 2 are hurtling your way in the Portal: Companion Collection when it launches on Nintendo Switch … later today! RPG Time: The Legend of Wright unfolds onto Nintendo Switch on Aug. 18. Monkey around in Return to Monkey Island, launching first for consoles on Nintendo Switch later this year. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com.

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