Nintendo Switch Online adds Zelda: A Link to the Past Four Swords, Metroid: Zero Mission, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, Perfect Dark today
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Zelda: Four Swords, Metroid: Zero Mission, Turok: Dinosaur Hunter, and Perfect Dark have all just been revealed for Nintendo Switch Online as part of the Expansion Pack tier. All of them are coming out today.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Four Swords and Metroid: Zero Mission represent the GBA side of things. Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and Perfect Dark originally released for the N64. Note that these will be released under the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Switch Online: Mature app.
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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake launches November, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake coming 2025
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The HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest III popped up during today’s Nintendo Direct with the latest news from Square Enix, and it was also revealed that Dragon Quest I & II are getting the same treatment.
This release has taken a turn since when it was first announced. Originally, Square Enix unveiled the game in 2021, and that was only for an HD-2D version of Dragon Quest III. There was never any thought that the first two titles in the series would be getting the same treatment, though fans have more recently speculated that they could be a part of the package. The move makes sense as Dragon Quest I-III are part of the same story.
Thanks to Square Enix, we have the following details:
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD announced for Switch
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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is heading to Switch, Nintendo just revealed. It releases on January 16, 2025.
Donkey Kong Country Returns originally released on Wii, and later 3DS. Speaking of 3DS, new levels from that version will be included.
Find more details in the following overview:
Disney Illusion Island reveals “Mystery in Monoth” update
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Another major update is planned for Disney Illusion Island, and the game is now getting its latest patch known as “Mystery in Monoth”. It’s dropping later today.
Here’s a brief rundown explaining what to expect:
Fantasian Neo Dimension coming to Switch
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Fantasian, the well-received RPG from Mistwalker, has just been announced for release on Switch as Fantasian Neo Dimension. Square Enix will be publishing in Winter 2024.
Fantasian has been locked to Apple Arcade since 2021. The game was written and produced by Hironobu Sakaguchi, the creator of Final Fantasy. Nobuo Uematsu, known for his work on Final Fantasy as well, composed the soundtrack. As for Mistwalker, the studio previously worked on The Last Story for Wii, Blue Dragon, Lost Odyssey, and more.
Learn more about the title in the following overview:
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Mario & Luigi: Brothership announced for Switch
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The Mario & Luigi series is making a comeback on Switch as Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Nintendo just revealed. It will launch on November 7, 2024.
This announcement comes as a surprise as the series’ main developer, AlphaDream, previously shut down. It’s the first new entry in almost nine years. It’s currently unclear which team is handling development.
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Puzzle platformer Fantasy Friends: Dream Worlds announced for Switch
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Today, Maximum Entertainment announced Fantasy Friends: Dream Worlds for Switch. The game is slated for October 22, 2024.
Fantasy Friends: Dream Worlds is a puzzle platformer, which also features some virtual pet elements. We’ve got a bit more in the following overview:
Gundam Breaker 4 details story, characters
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A new wave of details are now available for Gundam Breaker 4, which covers the game’s story and characters. The information comes straight from Bandai Namco.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Yars Rising release date set for September, new trailer
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Yars Rising now has a release date, courtesy of Atari and WayForward. The two sides confirmed today that it arrives for Switch on September 10, 2024.
Yars Rising was previously announced during an Indie World Showcase just a couple of months ago. Atari initially committed to a general 2024 launch window.
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June 2024 Nintendo Direct live stream, live blog
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With the June 2024 Nintendo Direct starting in just an hour, we’ve set up a live stream as well as a live blog. As a reminder, the event begins at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET / 3 PM in the UK / 4 PM in Europe.
Nintendo says that the 40-minute presentation will focus on Switch games launching in the second half of 2024. There will be no mention of the system’s successor here.
