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A ton of screenshots are for Astral Chain, which was announced by Nintendo and PlatinumGames today. Have a look at the images below.

New screenshots are in for the just-revealed Switch remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. View the images below.

Nintendo has passed along a press release recapping all of today’s news from the latest Nintendo Direct. Read it in full below.

In a new Nintendo Direct video presentation, Nintendo announced that Super Mario Maker 2, a sequel to the groundbreaking original game, and a stylish re-imagining of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening are both launching this year for the Nintendo Switch system. The video also revealed ASTRAL CHAIN, a new action game from PlatinumGames exclusive to Nintendo Switch.

In addition to introducing other acclaimed titles coming to Nintendo Switch, like Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, the video also provided more details about upcoming Nintendo games like Fire Emblem: Three HousesYoshi’s Crafted WorldDAEMON X MACHINA and MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order, among many others. Nintendo Switch will also be home to BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL!, the next iteration in the charming puzzle-platformer series coming to Nintendo eShop.

Plus, starting today, Nintendo Switch owners will have access to surprise launches like the online 99-player puzzle-fest Tetris® 99and classic SQUARE ENIX role-playing game FINAL FANTASY IX, as well as new co-op DLC for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker and free demos for upcoming anticipated games.

“Every game covered in this Nintendo Direct is slated for launch for Nintendo Switch this year,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Whether you’re looking for new games in classic franchises, new content for existing hits or completely new experiences, Nintendo Switch has something for everyone over the next several months alone.”

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

Missed out on today’s Nintendo Direct? If you’d like to watch any of the broadcasts in their entirety, you can do so below.

SAN FRANCISCO — February 13, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced that for the first time ever, Assassin’s Creed will be available on the Nintendo Switch system. On May 21, players will be able to relive the adventures of Connor and Aveline as they fight for freedom during key moments in American history in Assassin’s Creed III Remastered that includes both Assassin’s Creed III and Assassin’s Creed® Liberation.

Taking full advantage of the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch system, the Remastered edition will feature touch screen interface, motion control aiming, optimized HUD and HD rumble. Additionally, gameplay mechanics and ergonomics have been improved for an optimal gaming experience.

Ahead of its launch next month, Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy! has received a new gameplay trailer. View it below.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

505 Games and ArtPlay issued a new gameplay trailer for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Have a look at the video below.

Super Mario Maker 2 is coming to Switch, Nintendo announced during today’s Nintendo Direct. The game launches this June.

New features were shown in the debut trailer, including slopes. You’ll also be able to use a brand new style based on Super Mario 3D World.

Here’s the first trailer:


Nintendo Directs have been on a bit of a hiatus, but are finally back in a big way. A new presentation will be kicking off in an hour from now – 2 PM PT / 5 PM ET / 10 PM in the UK / 11 PM in Europe. It’ll last about 35 minutes.

Nintendo has confirmed that Fire Emblem: Three Houses will have a presence here. Beyond that, things are a bit of a mystery. We’ll all find out what Nintendo has in store for us very soon, and you can watch the event as it happens below. Devin will also be taking care of our live blog right in this post, though posts about important announcements will be added to the site as well (and after the show is over).

This week’s Famitsu scans are now available. Highlights include To All Mankind, Yoshi’s Crafted World, Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Kill la Kill the Game: IF, and Super Robot Wars T. Scans of all games can be found below.

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