REDMOND, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–This afternoon, Nintendo unveiled new details about the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 2 and ARMS games for the Nintendo Switch system, as well as Hey! PIKMIN, Ever Oasis and several new Kirby games for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems in a new streamlined format for its long-running series of Nintendo Direct presentations. The video also covered numerous third-party games, including Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition and Disgaea 5 Complete for Nintendo Switch, and Culdcept Revolt for Nintendo 3DS.
“With the recent launch of Nintendo Switch and many fun games coming out for Nintendo 3DS, this is a great time to be a Nintendo fan,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “From action-packed multiplayer games to platformers starring classic characters, no matter your favorite video game genre, Nintendo has you covered.”
To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct. Some of the highlights revealed in the video include:
Level-5 dated another 3DS game during today’s Nintendo Direct. The Snack World: Rejarers, currently a Japan-only game, is planned for July 13.
Shinobi Refle: Senran Kagura was announced for Switch during today’s Nintendo Direct, with plans for HD Rumble. The announcement video is included below.
Splatoon 2 now has a release date. Previously given a general “Spring 2017” window, the Switch title is now confirmed for July 21. Nintendo made the date known during its new Nintendo Direct broadcast just now.
We also have the following news about a new mode and amiibo:
Power Egg collecting is becoming popular among Inklings! Experience it in the new Salmon Run mode in #Splatoon2. pic.twitter.com/mW0YfrawOv
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017
It’s a scientific fact that new #Splatoon2 series amiibo figures will be released – Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, and Inkling Squid. pic.twitter.com/q6xfpJmG24
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017
Befriend an amiibo character in #Splatoon2 and they’ll remember your favorite outfits, weapons, gear, and option settings. pic.twitter.com/ZDnfiqRtJ1
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017
#Splatoon2 rolls on to #NintendoSwitch July 21, and the new Splatoon 2 amiibo figures release that same day. pic.twitter.com/AxklTl3t5e
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017
The next Ace Attorney game has been dated for Japan. The Great Ace Attorney 2 releases on August 3.
Here’s a look:
Lady Layton is just a little ways off, at least in Japan. Level-5 confirmed during today’s Nintendo Direct that it’s set for July 20.
Here’s a new trailer:
