Nintendo just keeps on giving, from one Direct Event to the other, Nintendo has been on a roll lately, constantly releasing new content for Nintendo Switch, porting last generation games, bringing current generation games and first games. Check out all the details for Nintendo Direct 2018 below.
Super Smash Bros.
Yeap, you heard us right, the long-awaited title for Nintendo Switch has finally been announced and here’s the teaser video for it
Holy heck, would you check that out, starting out from Splatoon’s inklings doing what they do, to an ominous appearance of the Smash Bros. logo, with Link and Mario being shown, we cannot wait for more info on this one and hopefully some gameplay. Oh, and it’s coming out this year.
Single-Player Expansion for Splatoon 2
Check out the details about the first paid DLC for Splatoon 2
From the description
The first paid DLC is coming to Splatoon 2 this summer. Play as an Octoling for the very first time in this large-scale downloadable content for the Splatoon 2 game! This full-on single-player adventure spans 80 missions starring Agent 8, a new character who awakens without her memories on a dark subway platform. Navigate this mysterious underground test facility in a desperate battle to reach the surface of Inkopolis. Escape from these twisted depths, and you’ll finally be able to join multiplayer* matches as an Octoling! You may think you know everything about the world of Splatoon, but these waters run deep, and so does the lore. Purchase this content today for immediate access to special octo-themed in-game gear.
Splatoon 2 Major Update
Not only is there a new Expansion coming to Splatoon 2, there’s also a massive free update that will include 100+ new pieces of gear, more stages rolling out throughout spring (Piranha Pit, Camp Triggerfish, and Wahoo World) and a new rank (Rank X). Rank X is an extreme rank, even higher than S+.
Mario Tennis Aces
Unleash an arsenal of shots and strategies in all-out tennis battles with friends, family, and the fan-favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters.
From the description
With up to four-player local (additional accessories may be required and are sold separately) and online* multiplayer, and a story mode that even includes creative boss battles, Mario Tennis Aces are one of the most robust Mario sports games yet. The intuitive and deep gameplay allows for exciting competitions in the living room or, really, anywhere using the power of Nintendo Switch. In Swing Mode, players can use their Joy-Con controllers like a tennis racket, swinging them to initiate the tennis swings in the game. Mario Tennis Aces launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on June 22.
Oh and there’s also going to be a Mario Tennis Aces Pre-launch Online Tournament. More details will be revealed in the future, but a free Mario Tennis Aces demo is coming soon. For a limited time, players can try out online tournament matches in the game before it launches. To participate, players just have to download the Pre-launch Online Tournament in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
Kirby Star Allies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odLyNTlLbZ4
Kirby is coming to Nintendo Switch for the first time next week! As players make their way through the robust adventure, they will reach dream palaces where fan-favorite legacy characters can become Kirby’s Dream Friends. Eventually, more Dream Friends will be added to the game through free updates. The first such update hits March 28 and adds classic characters Marx, Gooey and character set “Rick & Kine & Coo” to the game. Kirby Star Allies launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on March 16. A free demo for the game is currently available in Nintendo eShop.
Octopath Traveler
Producer Masashi Takahashi from SQUARE ENIX revealed new details about the upcoming RPG, including the final game name, Octopath Traveler, two more main characters (Tressa the Merchant and Alfyn the Apothecary) and the ability to equip multiple jobs per character for use in battle.
Octopath Traveler launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on July 13. Octopath Traveler: Wayfarer’s Edition, a special edition bundle that includes a stylized pop-up book, a helpful cloth map, the Octopath Traveler: Sound Selections CD and a replica coin based on the in-game currency, launches the same day.
From the description
Eight travelers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play in a new world brought to life by Square Enix. Step into the shoes and stories of two more travelers, Tressa the Merchant and Alfyn the Apothecary. Then, discover details on jobs in battle. Octopath Traveler on Nintendo Switch releases July 13, 2018!
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, which originally launched for Wii U, is coming to Nintendo Switch.
The new version includes new miniature courses based on various Kingdoms in the Super Mario Odyssey game. Also, anyone can play with a friend or family member by sharing a pair of Joy-Con controllers. While one player controls Captain Toad, the other can assist with things like turnip cover fire. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker launches for Nintendo Switch on July 13. A Nintendo 3DS version of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, which includes stereoscopic 3D visuals and touch-screen controls, also launches on July 13.
Crash Bandicoot Crashes Nintendo Switch
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, which includes remastered versions of the first three Crash Bandicoot games, launches for Nintendo Switch on July 10.
Okami HD
The gorgeous and ethereal remake of classic action-adventure game Okami is coming to Nintendo Switch.
In the Nintendo Switch version of the game, players can use the touchscreen in Handheld Mode or the Joy-Con motion controls in TV or Tabletop Mode to control the Celestial Brush to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Okami HD launches in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch this summer.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
The South Park gang is back in an outrageously offensive superhero RPG adventure. And with Nintendo Switch, players can now drop into South Park anytime, anywhere.
In addition to the main game, all of the game’s add-on content will be available for purchase. South Park: The Fractured But Whole launches for the Nintendo Switch on April 24.
Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido
Originally announced for Nintendo 3DS at last year’s E3, Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido is also coming to Nintendo Switch!
The action puzzle game finds players devouring conveyor-belt sushi, matching plates and then throwing them to defeat enemies. The basics are simple, but the gameplay is deep … and tasty! In the game’s multiplayer mode, players can even compete locally or online* against other players in intense matches. Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido launches for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS on June 8.
Dark Souls: Remastered
The remaster of the genre-defining and beloved original DARK SOULS game launches for Nintendo Switch on May 25.
On the same day, an amiibo figure based on Solaire of Astora will also be released. By tapping this amiibo, the popular “Praise the Sun” gesture can be used with reckless abandon from the start of the game. The gesture can also be obtained through regular gameplay.
Players who want to take the game for a spin can participate in a “network test.” The free network test launches in Nintendo eShop, and will allow players to download and play a part of DARK SOULS: REMASTERED before it launches to try out the gameplay and unique online features. More details about the network test will be revealed soon.
Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes
When Travis Touchdown wanders into the game world, he goes on a rampage of epic proportions. The latest title in the cult classic No More Heroes series contains a total of seven game titles, including an action game, racing game, and puzzle game.
By using another Joy-Con controller, two players can team up for co-op multiplayer action. Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch this year.
Little Nightmares: Complete Edition
From award-winning developer, Tarsier Studios comes Little Nightmares, a charmingly horrific puzzle-platforming adventure.
The Complete Edition contains the two haunting tales of Six and The Runaway Kid in one package. You can even tap the PAC-MAN amiibo figure (sold separately) to unlock the Pakku Mask when playing. Little Nightmares: Complete Edition launches on May 18.
UNDERTALE
The million-selling role-playing game in which nobody has to die is headed to Nintendo Switch. Launch details will arrive at a later date. This is one of the most awesome announcements from Nintendo Direct 2018.
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
The definitive edition of Hyrule Warriors brings together dozens of characters from the Legend of Zelda series in an over-the-top action game.
The game launches for Nintendo Switch on May 18.
ARMS US & Canada Online Open Tournament
Players who want to show off their ARMS skills will be able to enter the ARMS US & Canada Online Open Tournament, which takes place in the Nintendo Switch game’s Ranked Match mode now through March 18. The eight top players in these preliminary rounds will have an opportunity to move on to the online finals on March 31. The finals will be streamed live on Nintendo of America HQ at https://arms.nintendo.com/videos/.
ARMS Testpunch
A new global Testpunch for the ARMS game, which lets Nintendo Switch owners try out select modes for free, will be running for three days starting on March 31.
To participate, players just have to download the Testpunch in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
That’s pretty much it from the Nintendo Direct 2018 and it’s a whole lot, you can also watch the whole thing below
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