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Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 Switch physical

According to Nintendo, the newly-revealed HD versions of Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 for Switch will be receiving a physical release. Both will be available in one package on September 22, 2023.

Nintendo shared a whole bunch of news about the series today. Aside from announcing HD versions of the first two entries, Pikmin 4 was given a lengthy showcase. A demo for that game is also slated for June 28.

Star Ocean Second Story R physical collector's edition

Square Enix has confirmed that Star Ocean: The Second Story R will have a physical release, including a collector’s edition.

The collector’s edition includes a copy of the game, goods box, original soundtrack, art book, and mini acrylic stand collection box. This will be a Square Enix store exclusive. Note that the game is not packed inside the collector’s edition goods box, but will be shipped together.

Sonic Central 2023

SEGA will host a new Sonic Central 2023 presentation on June 23, the company announced. It will go live at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET / 4 PM in the UK / 5 PM in Europe.

The event will include a sneak peek of upcoming projects, partnerships, and event happenings in 2023. Sonic Superstars will likely be here, as could DLC for Sonic Frontiers.

The Sonic Central 2023 presentation will be live streamed on both YouTube and Twitch.

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Nintendo has passed along a bunch of screenshots from Super Mario RPG, and we have the boxart as well. The announcement was made during a Nintendo Direct presentation today.

Find some information about the Switch remake below.

Super Mario RPG composer Yoko Shimomura

Super Mario RPG is finally back after many years with a new Switch remake, and Yoko Shimomura has now confirmed her involvement. Shimomura was the original composer of the SNES RPG.

If you saw today’s trailer, you may have noticed that Super Mario RPG features updated music on Switch. Shimomura confirmed that she’s in charge of arranging all of the songs.

Super Mario Wonder boxart

Thanks to Nintendo, we have the official boxart and screenshots for Super Mario Bros. Wonder. These assets follow the reveal of the game which just happened moments ago in today’s Nintendo Direct.

Here’s what Nintendo has shared about Super Mario Bros. Wonder so far:

June 2023 Nintendo Direct recap announcement

The June 2023 Nintendo Direct just wrapped up a short while ago, and we have a recap announcement straight from the Big N. The press release is quite helpful since it covers everything in the show, ranging from brand new announcements to smaller updates.

Here’s the full June 2023 Nintendo Direct recap announcement:

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

During today’s Nintendo Direct, it was announced that Super Mario Bros. Wonder is coming to Switch. Fans will be able to pick it up on October 20, 2023.

While we’ve seen a couple of Super Mario Maker games, 2D Mario has largely been missing for many years. New Super Mario Bros. U launched for Wii U in 2012, and the New Super Luigi U expansion came out a year later. Both experiences were later ported to Switch, but we haven’t seen anything since then – again, outside of Mario Maker.

Zelda amiibo Tears Kingdom

Zelda and Ganondorf from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are getting new amiibo, Nintendo has announced. They’ll be available this holiday.

Nintendo has not yet detailed what functionality these two figures will have in game.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby - Party Dash

Today, Cygames announced Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Party Dash for Switch. The titles launches in 2024 worldwide.

Here’s a brief overview of the title:


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