Another announcement coming out of today’s Japanese Nintendo Direct was Jikkyuu Powerful Pro Yakyuu. The baseball title is arriving later this year in Japan on Switch.
Here’s a look at the game:
Nintendo has shared the official boxart for Super Mario Maker 2. Get a look at the packaging image above.
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 Houses, Yoshi’s Crafted World, DAEMON 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.
SQUARE ENIX today announced that an all-new action-RPG developed by the talented Tokyo RPG Factory team, titled ONINAKI, will be releasing on the Nintendo Switch system, PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, and STEAM this summer.
Tokyo RPG Factory’s third title, ONINAKI, continues the studio’s mission to take inspiration from classic Japanese role-playing games to create a brand-new experience on modern platforms following the releases of the critically acclaimed I Am Setsuna and LOST SPHEAR.
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.
505 Games and ArtPlay issued a new gameplay trailer for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Have a look at the video below.
To celebrate Final Fantasy IX’s new release on Switch, a new trailer for the game has arrived. Check it out below.
Nintendo is remaking The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for Switch, the company has announced. This is a fully redone version of the classic Game Boy title. It’ll be out later in the year.
Here’s the debut trailer:
