Today is a special day for Nintendo fans, marking the date the company held its September 2023 Nintendo Direct. The latest show lasted about 40 minutes, filled with exciting announcements on games coming to Nintendo's hybrid console this winter. Games such as tktkt
There were a ton of announcements, and if you missed today's broadcast, fear not. This roundup goes over all the biggest news and reveals that came from the September 2023 Nintendo Direct.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Remake Announced
Another beloved game from Nintendo's portfolio is getting the remake treatment. This time, it's Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door. We did not get a ton of information outside of updated visuals and the fact that it will be out next year on the Nintendo Switch.
F-Zero 99 Announced, Available Today Exclusively to Switch Online Members
In a surprise twist, F-Zero made an appearance at the Nintendo Direct today. F-Zero 99 was announced, it is a battle royale-style racing game that also supports the SNES wireless controller. F-Zero 99 is out today, but it is exclusively available to those who hold an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
Princess Peach: Showtime! Gets March Release Date
Nintendo previously announced that a new (and at the time untitled) Princess Peach game was in the works. Today's Direct finally unveiled some gameplay along with a name for this new game focused on the princess of the Mushroom Kingdom.
Princess Peach: Showtime is the name of this game and Nintendo also gave us a new look at the game. According to Nintendo, the gameplay varies depending on which transformation Peach takes.
Princess Peach Showtime! is out on March 22, 2024.
Tomb Raider 1, 2, and 3 Remasters Announced
The original Tomb Raider along with Tomb Raider 2 & 3 are getting the remaster treatment for Nintendo's hyrbrid console. Out on February 14, 2024, the remaster compilation will have an option for players to toggle between the updated visuals and the original polygon look for some retro flair. Updated visuals aside, the remasters will also include expansions and secret levels for each game.
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD is Out Next Summer
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD was already in development, but today's direct gave us a new look at the trailer, in addition to confirmation that the remaster will arrive next summer on Nintendo Switch.
Splatoon 3's Side Order Gets New Gameplay Trailer and Spring 2024 Release Window
Nintendo kicked off today's Nintendo Direct with a new gameplay trailer for Splatoon 3's second wave DLC expansion Side Order, which is available as part of the game's expansion pass but will also be sold separately.
Splatoon 3's Side Order will be available next spring.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong Remake is Coming to Nintendo Switch on February 16, 2024
Nintendo announced a new Mario vs. Donkey Kong game during today's Direct. This is a remake of the original game that was released back in 2004 for the GBA.
The reveal trailer not only showed off gameplay but confirmed that the next installment will include local co-op.
Another Look at Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Ubisoft provided another look at its upcoming Prince of Persia game, The Lost Crown. The latest installment in Ubisoft's dormant franchise was announced in June during Summer Game Fest. This 2D action platformer is slated to launch on January 18 and is being developed by Ubisoft Montpellier, the developer behind Rayman Legends.
Super Mario RPG Remake Gets a New Trailer
We got another look at Super Mario RPG Remake, which was announced at the previous Nintendo Direct showcase. The latest trailer showed another look at gameplay of this Super Nintendo classic.
Super Mario RPG Remake is still coming out on November 17, 2023.
Horizon Chase 2 Is Available on Nintendo Switch Today
Originally released a little over a year ago on PlayStation, PC, Xbox, and mobile devices, Horizon Chase 2 is finally out on Nintendo Switch starting today.
Sora is Finally Getting an Amiibo
Kingdom Hearts protagonist Sora was announced as the final DLC character available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. And today, Nintendo finally announced he was getting an Amiibo. It's out sometime next year.
Trombone Champ is Coming to Nintendo Switch
Trombone Champ, the goofy rhythm game where you use a trombone is finally coming to Nintendo Switch. Trombone Champ originally came out last year exclusively on PC and it became an indie darling for its unconventional gameplay in its genre.
Alongside a port coming to Nintendo's hybrid console, we also learned that the Switch version of Trombone Champ will take advantage of the gyro controls or you can use the Joy-Cons IR motion sensor to play the game.
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