Another great Nintendo Direct came up today that had some SERIOUSLY big surprises for games coming to either the New Nintendo 3DS or the Nintendo Switch. So lets break down what was shown in order of presentation! (Thoughts after the breakdown)
Nintendo 3DS
- Pokemon Ultra Sun & Pokemon Ultra Moon
- Launches November 17th with new Pokemon & Ultra Beasts, new environments, more customization options, and more.
- Purchase either title by January 10th, 2018 then you can get the Pokemon Lycanroc in its Dusk Form. You download a special Rockruff that can evolve into Dusk Form Lycanroc from November 17th, 2017 to January 10th, 2018.
- The digital version of the titles will get you an extra 12 Quick Balls if you download and play it before January 10th as well.
- Pokemon Gold Version and Pokemon Silver Version will be available to download on the Nintendo 3DS eShop as a Virtual Console title on September 22nd.
- If you download either title, you can get the Pokemon Celebi for Pokemon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon.
- A special Poke Ball Edition New Nintendo 2DS XL is being released on November 3rd.
- Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions
- Releases on October 6th.
- Remake of the Game Boy Advance title "Mario & Luigi: Super Star Saga"
- Uses amiibo to collect stamps and unlock more weapons and items.
- Goomba and Koopa Troopa amiibo release along side it.
- Kirby: Battle Royale
- Includes a Battle Mode, Story Mode, Online Battle Mode, Training Mode, and Collection.
- Releases January 19th, 2018
- A poll is being held for Kirby's 25th Anniversary to determine what the favorite copy ability is.
- Go to Kirby.Nintendo.com/poll to make your choice heard!
- Yo-Kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters
- Enhanced version of the 2nd game.
- Available as the "Oni Evolution" DLC for owners of the original version.
- Releases September 29th
- Layton's Mystery Journey: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspircy
- Play as Laytons daughter, Katrielle Layton, and solve puzzles and mystery.
- Has exclusive clothes from other versions.
- Releases October 6th.
- Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition
- Single player only for now, with multiplayer coming in a future update.
- Has Survival and Creative modes.
- Includes 5 skin packs & 2 texture packs.
- Crafting, Inventory, and the Map are shown on the bottom screen.
- Supports button or touch controls
- Launched today (September 13th) with a physical release coming at a later date.
- Mario Party: The Top 100
- Made from the top 100 minigames from the past 10 Mario Party titles.
- Supports download play for up to 4 players.
- Releases November 10th
- Metroid: Samus Returns
- Launches September 15th
- ATLUS RPG's coming to North America
- The Alliance Alive (Early 2018)
- Etrian Odyssey V (Demo available today)
- Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux (Early 2018)
- Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology (Early 2018)
- Collectors Edition Shown
- Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
- Fire Emblem Warriors
- Orange and White New Nintendo 2DS XL unveiled.
- Launches October 6th.
Nintendo Switch
- Xenoblade Chronicles 2
- Releases December 1st, 2017
- Showed off areas, titans, factions, and more.
- Combat system has "Pilots" (Frontline Fighters) that use characters called "Blades" (Staunch Supporters) during combat for special abilities and weapons.
- Showed the Driver Art and Blade Art systems.
- A special edition will be available that has a sound selection CD, metal case, and a 220 page hardbound art book.
- Also releasing a Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Edition Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
- Splatoon 2 Updates
- Kelp Dome map is returning from Splatoon with some new additions. It releases the night of Friday September 15th
- Snapper Canal is a new map, but no release date given yet.
- New weapon called the Tenta Brella. Its a massive camping tent style umbrella.
- Fire Emblem Warriors
- New characters announced
- Lynn from Fire Emblem on Game Boy Advance
- Launches October 20th
- Chrom and Tiki amiibos release the same day.
- New characters announced
- Snipperclips Plus: Cut it out, Together!
- Retail release on November 10th
- More than 30 new stages + all of the original game
- New mode with random body shapes for the original stages
- Available as a DLC download for owners of the original game as well.
- Morphies Law
- Local and online team based shooter
- Change the size of your character by shooting other players. Where you shoot will be what grows.
- This can effect gameplay. Larger legs means larger jumps, larger arms means further grapple ability, smaller body means new places to run and hide.
- Releases this Winter
- Rocket League for Nintendo Switch
- All modes included from other versions.
- Mario and Luigi toppers and cars available to unlock, along with a Samus Gunship design.
- First time with local wireless multiplayer as an option for the series.
- Launches this Holiday.
- Arena of Valor
- MOBA game for the Nintendo Switch.
- Play as 35 different heroes ranging from Tanks, Assassins, Mages, Support, Warriors, and Marksmen
- 5v5, 3v3, 1v1, and a new Hook Wars mode are available.
- Available this winter as a free beta test download.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- Champions Tunic, Hylian Shield, and Master Sword can be unlocked via a compatible Legend of Zelda amiibo, or found hidden in the game world.
- Launches November 17th
- DOOM IS COMING TO SWITCH!!!!!!
- Coming this Holiday
- Includes the full story mode and online multiplayer.
- Story mode will be on the cartridge with multiplayer being a free optional download online.
- This is really happening...
- Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
- Coming 2018
- Seriously...this is actually happening...
- Flip Wars
- New update with new modes and a new stage called Red Coliseum
- ocal Wireless Multiplayer will be available now.
- Nintendo Arcade Classics
- Starting with "Mario Bros" on September 27th with others to follow later.
- Others will include "VS Super Mario Bros", "VS Balloon Fight", "VS Ice Climber", "VS Pinball", "VS Clu Clu Land", and more (including Punch Out)
- Legend of Zelda Series Champions amiibo dated
- Release on November 10th
- They will unlock special costumes based on each Champions Divine Beast as well as normal weapons and other items. More information on the suits to come later.
- Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch Update
- NBA 2K18 (September 15th for eShop, October 17th for retail)
- WWE 2K18 (coming soon)
- FIFA 18 (September 29th)
- Pokken Tournament DX (September 22nd)
- Project Octopath Traveler
- Nintendo Switch Exclusive from Square Enix
- Demo available to download from the eShop now.
- 8 characters with 8 stories to explore.
- Each character can interact with people in unique ways to aid in exploration, combat, and story telling. Each character does this via a unique Character Command called a Path Action.
- Some can initiate a dual with anyone to uncover enemies, move characters, etc.
- Another character can allure characters into following her...even into battle!
- Art style is called "HD-2D"
- New "Boost" system for fighting. Lets you build up as you take turns, then use them for special attacks, spells, or healing.
- World Wide Simultaneous release in 2018
- ARMS Update Info
- New fighter called Lola Pop, new arms, and a new stage.
- Version 3
- Allows for full button customization for controls now.
- Update goes live today
- Dragon Quest Builders
- Releasing in Spring 2018
- Story mode with Action RPG style combat as well as a Free Build mode with unlimited resources.
- Nintendo Switch exclusive Great Saber Cub will give you a speed boost and allow to unlock special items.
- Kirby: Star Allies
- Launches Spring 2018
- Allows for up to 4 player coop along with item and power combinations,
- eShop Download Section
- SteamWorld Dig 2 (September 21st)
- Golf Story (September)
- Nine Parchments (Holiday 2017)
- Battle Chef Brigade (Holiday 2017)
- Tiny Metal (no date given)
- Super Meat Boy Forever (2018)
- Lost Sphear
- Launching January 23rd, 2018
- Modern take on classic RPGs from Square Enix
- Sonic Forces
- Launches November 7th
- Play as Classic Sonic, Modern Sonic, or as a character of your on creation.
- Resident Evil Revelations
- Contains Resident Evil Revelations on the cartridge and Resident Evil Revelations 2 as a download code.
- Launches November 28th
- L.A. Noire
- Launches November 14th
- All DLC
- New Collectibles
- New Detective Suits with special abilities
- Joy Con Mode
- New wide and over the shoulder camera angles for playing on the go
- Touch Screen Controls available
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Launches October 29th
- World Map shown along with level titles
- New Donk City (Metro Kingdom)
- Tostarena (Sand Kingdom)
- Mount Volbono (Luncheon Kingdom)
- Steam Gardens (Wooded Kingdom)
- Bonneton (Cap Kingdom)
- Fossil Falls (Cascade Kingdom)
- Shiveria (Snow Kingdom)
- Bubblaine (Seaside Kingdom)
- A tropical island area is shown but not named. Other Kingdoms hinted at.
- Talk about how the Power Moons are tracked in the game (and that something happens when you get them all)
- You can get help looking for Power Moons by talking with Talkatoo the bird for hints, giving coins to a Hint Toad, or by using amiibo with "Uncle Amiibo".
- Minigames are hidden around the game. Koopa racing and Jump Rope shown. Scores are uploaded online.
- Crazy Cap lets you customize Mario as well as buy stickers and souvenirs for your ship.
- New "Snap Shot" mode shown. Lets you freeze time to take pictures how you want. Can be used for computers or smartphones as wallpapers and more.
- Portrait World Entrances make a return in some form
- Wedding Amiibo sets come out October 29th as either individuals or as a 3 pack.
- ALL amiibo are apparently supported in some way.
- Special Super Mario Odyssey bundle is launching with a darker Mario style red for the Joy-Cons as well as a special Super Mario Odyssey carrying case. The game is included as a digital install.
And there you have it, the Nintendo Direct had a TON of huge surprises to share this time. The Fat that Doom and Wolfenstein are both coming soon for the Switch along with Skyrim really shows that Bethesda has all hands on deck to support Nintendo for once. Could this lead to Fallout in some form eventually? Mario Odyssey is looking amazing and makes it hard to wait for October to get my hands on it. I was kind of disappointed in the release of Minecraft: New Nintendo 3DS Edition. I get the idea and believe it will sells TONS, but its just too little too late. I personally have moved over to the Switch for all of my Minecraft. This version is even lacking multiplayer for the time being which makes the $30 digital purchase that much harder to understand.
We will talk more about it on the next episode of the Podcast, but let me know down in the comments what you think of this Direct? Love it, hate it, indifferent? You can also message me directly on Twitter too (@Zenspath). We will talk about your comments, suggestions, and ideas on the show!