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REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– During its latest Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo announced that the Super Smash Bros. franchise is coming to Nintendo Switch this year. The video also showcased more than a dozen upcoming games for both the Nintendo Switch system and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, with many of the featured games coming from third-party developers, including SQUARE ENIX, Capcom, Grasshopper Manufacture, From Software and Ubisoft.

“Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS are being propelled through 2018 with an energized lineup of games of all kinds,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “These games contain a solid mix of first-party franchises starring some of Nintendo’s most recognizable characters, acclaimed third-party titles and promising indies.”

To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct. Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:


Super Smash Bros. - Nintendo Switch

Super Smash Bros. is coming to Switch, Nintendo has announced. It’s due out sometime this year. Inklings from Splatoon will be included.


Nintendo highlighted what’s to come for Splatoon 2 in its Nintendo Direct presentation today. A major expansion is coming to the game, a brand new single-player mode called Octo Expansion.

– Play as Agent 8
– Wakes up without her memories
– 80 test facitilities connected by a subway
– Depart from the station with purpose
– Many missions
– New story shedding new light on beloved characters

The Octo Expansion launches this summer for $19.99. It’ll be available for pre-purchase today.

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Following a previous leak, Little Nightmares: Complete Edition is now confirmed for Switch. Expect it in May from Bandai Namco.


Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition finally has a western release date. The game will be out on May 18, Nintendo has announced.



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