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Metroid Prime Remastered boxart

Nintendo has passed along the boxart for Metroid Prime Remastered as well as a bunch of screenshots. This follows the game’s announcement and immediate launch.

Below is an overview of the game:

Nintendo Direct February 2023 recap announcement

The February 2023 Nintendo Direct just concluded a short while ago, and Nintendo has put out its always-helpful recap announcement. With the press release, you can get a quick recap of the various announcements and games that were highlighted.

Here’s the complete February 2023 Nintendo Direct recap announcement:

WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros

Konami has announced WBSC eBaseball: Power Pros, and even better, it’s launching worldwide on Switch today. This is notable as the series has typically stayed in Japan.

Here’s an overview with more details:

Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition

Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was expected to be a big part of today’s Nintendo Direct, and Nintendo did not disappoint on that front with the reveal of a new trailer, collector’s edition, and amiibo.

The Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector’s Edition will have a few extras alongside the main game. Buyers will receive an art book with concept art, steelbook case, an Iconart steel poster, and a set of four pin badges. Pricing is set at $129.99 (the standard version will be $69.99).

A pair of new demos are incoming for Switch. Along with Octopath Traveler II, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe will have a trial on the eShop.

With Octopath Traveler II, fans can experience the game’s opening hours. As for Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe, up to four players can play a specially arranged demo with select stages and subgames.

Octopath Traveler II and Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe are both due out for Switch on February 24, 2023.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC Birdo

First details about the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass Wave 4 were shared during today’s Nintendo Direct.

Yoshi’s Island is being added as a new course. Additionally, Birdo is on the way as a new character.

There’s even more news from Level-5, and Professor Layton and the New World of Steam has just been announced for Switch. A release window has not been shared.

The new game will have Professor Layton encountering new puzzles in a fresh setting. Players will take on epic riddles as they progress through the story of this puzzle-fantasy adventure.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time

Level-5 has revealed a second Switch game for Switch today, with Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time in the works. The game launches in 2023.

First details are available in the following overview:

Baten Kaitos I II HD Remaster

Bandai Namco has just announced Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster, updated versions of the classic card RPGs now making their way to Switch. A release is planned for this summer.

Both Baten Kaitos titles were developed by Monolith Soft of Xenoblade fame. Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean came out at the end of 2003 in Japan, 2004 in North America, and 2005 in Europe. It was followed by Baten Kaitos Origins – which is actually a prequel – in 2006.

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code release date

Spike Chunsoft has nailed down a release date for Master Detective Archives: Rain Code. Today, the company confirmed the title launches on June 30, 2023.

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code was originally revealed last September. Bandai Namco initially confirmed a Spring 2023 launch window.


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