[Let’s Talk] September 2018 Nintendo Direct reactions
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It didn’t happen last week, but the new Nintendo Direct finally aired this past Thursday. New first and third-party announcements were shared, while updates were also provided on previously-known games.
Nintendo opened the broadcast with a first look at Luigi’s Mansion 3 on Switch. The other big announcement, a new Animal Crossing for Switch in 2019, closed the show. Other notable announcements include Isabelle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, and Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn. It’s not entirely clear if Nintendo will be publishing, but Pokemon developer Game Freak also showed off its new project tentatively known as Town. Of course, this wasn’t everything, but those are some of the first-party highlights.
On the third-party front, you could argue that the biggest news came from Square Enix. Mainline Final Fantasy games are finally back on Nintendo platforms with Final Fantasy VII, IX, X / X-2 HD Remaster, and XII: The Zodiac Age for Switch. Square Enix is also bringing over World of Final Fantasy Maxima, Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy, and the previously-announced Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition. Outside of Square Enix was Katamary Damacy Reroll, Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle, Cities: Skylines, and board games from Asmodee Digital.
So what’d everybody think of the latest Nintendo Direct? What was your personal highlight? Were you happy with what was shown, or did the presentation leave you wanting more? Let us know in the comments below.
Batman: The Enemy Within launches October 2 on Switch
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Telltale Games will release Batman: The Enemy Within on Switch next month. It’ll be available digitally in both North America and Europe starting October 2.
Here’s a brief introduction and trailer:
[Review] Valkyria Chronicles 4
Posted on 6 years ago by Jakob Vujovic(@jakovujo) in Reviews, Switch | 0 comments
System: Switch
Release date: September 25, 2018
Developer: SEGA
Publisher: SEGA
Valkyria Chronicles 4 is a the long-awaited return to the franchise’s roots. After ten years, some strange PSP sequels and odd unwanted offshoots like Valkyria Revolution, this is the first full-on watercolor outing since 2008. If you played Valkyria Chronicles, then you already have a good idea of what to expect here – and from that standpoint this is exactly what could be expected out of a (good) sequel.
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Mario Tennis Aces version 2.0.0 patch notes
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During the latest Nintendo Direct, the 2.0.0 update was announced for Mario Tennis Aces. It’ll include the Co-op Challenge, Shot System changes, character changes, voice chat support, and more.
Though the update won’t be live until September 19, Nintendo has already posted the full patch notes. We have them below.
More: Camelot, Mario Tennis Aces, title update
Disgaea 1 Complete – “Asagi and the Prism Rangers Debut” trailer
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NIS America released the latest trailer for Disgaea 1 Complete showing the new recuits within Disgaea 1 Complete’s New Game Plus. Get a look at Asagi and Prism Rangers Red, Blue, and Yellow below.
More: Disgaea 1 Complete, Nippon Ichi, NIS America
Splatoon 2’s October stage will be the final one that will be added
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As promised, Nintendo is still adding more content to Splatoon 2. The game is getting yet another stage in early October, but sadly, Nintendo has confirmed that this will be the final one to be added.
Splatoon 2 won’t be finished with new content next month, however. The game will still be receiving new weapons until December. Also, Splatfests will continue until July 2019.
Thanks to HeinsGuenter for the tip.
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September 2018 Nintendo Direct pre-orders roundup
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Retailers have started taking pre-orders for products featured in the last Nintendo Direct. We’ve rounded up various links for these items below.
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Splatoon 2’s Carbonate Bomb sub weapon gets a few tidbits
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The official Japanese Splatoon Twitter account has posted about the Carbonate Bomb, an upcoming sub weapon for Splatoon 2. It will be added to the game next month.
Carbonate Bomb’s effect increases as you accumulate power. While aiming, moving quickly increases the power. In other words, it looks like while aiming, quickly moving the stick charges it quickly.
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Umihara Kawase Fresh! confirmed for worldwide release
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Umihara Kawase Fresh! won’t just be releasing in Japan. As confirmed by publisher Success Corporation, a digital release is planned for worldwide. However, Success has not yet determined whether or not a physical version will be offered.
In terms of languages, Umihara Kawase Fresh! will support Japanese, English, and Chinese.
Success will publish Umihara Kawase Fresh! on Switch in 2019.
Suda51 says strong Killer7 Steam sales could lead to a Switch port, wants a Travis Touchdown amiibo
Posted on 6 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News, Switch | 0 comments
Killer7 first debuted on the GameCube way back in 2005. All of these years later, it’s seeing a re-release, though only on Steam at present.
No announcements have been made, but Killer7 may have a chance of appearing on Switch as well. Director Suda51 indicated in an interview with Nintendo Wire that it could happen if the title does well on Steam.
