September 2023 Nintendo Direct recap announcement
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The September 2023 Nintendo Direct is now in the books, and we have an official recap for the show. It goes over all of the notable announcements and news that was shared throughout the 40-minute presentation.
Here’s the full September 2023 Nintendo Direct recap announcement:
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake announced for Switch
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Koei Tecmo is developing Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake for Switch, the company announced today. Fans can look forward to it in early 2024.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is a new version of the original that first came to Japan in 2001 followed by the west in 2003. It’s based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII with Power Up Kit, complete with both the “All Officers Play” and “All Periods Scenarios” features. Also featured are new graphical and game system upgrades to help reawaken the title.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door coming to Switch
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The GameCube classic Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is making a comeback on Switch, Nintendo just announced. It will be available in 2024.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door originally debuted on the GameCube in 2004. It is widely regarded as the best entry in the Paper Mario series.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 6 details revealed
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The first details about the sixth wave of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass DLC were revealed during today’s Nintendo Direct. It will be available this holiday.
Wii Daisy Circuit will be one of the new courses. Diddy Kong, Funky Kong, Pauline, and Peachette are among the new playable characters.
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Wargroove 2 release date set for October
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Wargroove 2 is almost here, and a release date has now been announced. The title launches on October 5, 2023.
Wargroove 2, the turn-based strategy sequel, was previously announced in March. Chucklefish didn’t initially talk about launch timing.
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Eastward: Octopia announced
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Eastward is set to receive new DLC in the form of the Octopia expansion. This will be available during the holiday.
The DLC follows Sam and John as they start a peaceful new life as farmers in a remote mountainside village. It’ll feature crops to grow, livestock to tend to, and cooking plus holes to visit, ghosts to chat to, and a colorful cast of Eastward characters to impress with John’s new recipes.
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Smash Bros. Ultimate Sora amiibo announced, more news
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Sora for Smash Bros. Ultimate is getting an amiibo, Nintendo has announced. It’ll be available sometime in 2024.
With Sora, all Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighters will have their own amiibo figures.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD launches for Switch in Summer 2024
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We have an update on the new Switch version of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon thanks to today’s Nintendo Direct, and the game is now confirmed to be titled Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD. The game is slated for Summer 2024.
It’s not been too long since we last heard about the game, which is a visually enhanced version of the original, as it was made known during the June Nintendo Direct. That news was shared alongside a bunch of other Mario news – notably Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, and the new Princess Peach title.
Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon originally released on 3DS in 2013, so the game will be making its return just over a decade later.
Atlus and Vanillaware reveal Unicorn Overlord for Switch
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Unicorn Overlord is heading to Switch, Atlus and Vanillaware revealed today. The game launches on March 8, 2024.
Atlus and Vanillaware is a tactical fantasy RPG Unicorn Overlord from the creators of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, Dragon’s Clown, and Odin Sphere. The game combines overworld exploration and an innovative battle system with players being able to traverse the vibrant world, cultivate a grand army with over 60 uniquely designed characters, and grow their renown throughout the five nations in this unique epic fantasy experience.
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Princess Peach: Showtime launches for Switch in March 2024
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Today’s Nintendo Direct provided an update on the previously-teased Princess Peach game for Switch, which is called Princess Peach: Showtime. It releases on March 22, 2024.
When we first heard about the Princess Peach title, it was only shown with a brief snippet of footage in the previous Nintendo Direct. It was also given a general 2024 release window.
