Nintendo Direct Recap 8-3-2018

Hello, Nintendo fans! I’m sure you’ve heard the news? Nintendo’s most recent Nintendo Direct has dropped the news has got us HYPED!! We’ve compiled a quick rundown of all the info but if you want to watch the whole thing click HERE to skip to the bottom.

3DS details

• Wario Ware Gold 
  – The Classic mini-game collection series returns with old favorites and new quirky games!
  – Releases August 3rd, 2018
• Dillon’s Dead-Heat Breakers
  – Dillon the Armordillo returns to team up with your Mii character in a post-apocalyptic vehicle-based tower defense game!
  – Available on the Nintendo eShop May 24th, 2018
  – Demo Available May 10th, 2018
• Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey
  – NDS Classic returns
  – Mario & Luigi are in search of a cure for the mushroom kingdom but have been sucked inside bowser?
  – Now the brothers have to control Bowser from the inside in order to complete their quest
  – Meanwhile, we see what Bowser Jr’s was doing behind the scenes
  – Releases 2019
• Detective Pikachu + New amiibo Figure
  – Uncover the mystery of why Pokemon in this peaceful town have started acting up alongside a gruff-talking Pikachu.
  – Available for pre-purchase on the Nintendo eShop now!
  – Releases March 23rd, 2018
  – The special Large Detective Pikachu amiibo also releases on the same date!
• Luigi’s Mansion
  – A Gamecube classic returns!
  – Experience one of Luigi’s major solo adventures when this ghost-busting adventure comes to the 3DS!
  – New Boss mode added
  – Releases in 2018

Nintendo Switch Details

• Kirby Star Allies
  – King Dedede, Meta Knight, and Bandana Waddle Dee will be joining Kirby’s new adventure!
  – More of his friends from past games will be joining at later dates.
  – Expect to see Rick, Kine, Coo, Marx, and Gooey arrive free updates after launch.
  – The first Free Update comes out March 16th, 2018 followed by another on March 28th, 2018.
  – Demo now available!
• Okami HD
  – This acclaimed classic will be getting an HD remaster for the Switch.
  – Touchscreen and Joy-con controls will be available to perform brush strokes.
  – Available on the Nintendo eShop in Summer 2018
• Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido
  – You live in a world were Sushi has been outlawed, now fight back in this over-the-top puzzle battle game!
  – Available on June 8th, 2018 for both Nintendo 3DS & Switch
• Octopath Traveller
  – Two new characters have been revealed, Tressa the Merchant and Alfyn the Apothecary
  – As you level up, you’ll be able to combine skills from different classes for more options in battle
  – A special edition set will also be available and it comes with a pop-up book with details of the eight protagonists, a map, soundtrack, and a replica coin of the game’s currency.
  – The game releases July 13th, 2018
• Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes
  – The Otaku assassin returns again, only to get sucked into a cursed game console!
  – Travis battles his way through various game types as he eliminates every game bug in his path!
  – Like past games, the bosses he’ll encounter are some of the coolest characters you’ll ever fight in a game.
  –  Release planned for 2018.
• Dark Souls: Remastered
  – You’ll now be able to experience the grim and oppressive world of Dark Souls on the go!
  – A Network Test will be coming soon, so you’ll be able to try out the game, more details coming soon.
  – Praise the Sun any time with the new Solarie of Astora amiibo.
  – Releases May 25th, 2018
• Mario Tennis Aces
  – 15+ characters will be available, including a CHAIN CHOMP!
  – New tennis mechanics available to bring your game to the next level including Zone shots, Trick Shots & the powerful Special Shot!
  – If you’d prefer, basic tennis mechanics are an option.
  – Playable with up to 4 players and you can even use the Joy-con like a tennis racket.
  – Online Tournaments with a Pre-Launch tourney coming soon.
• Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
  – Captain Toad returns to explore box garden puzzles
  – 2-player mode available
  – Available July 2018 for both Nintendo 3DS & Switch
• Undertale
  – Coming….eventually
• Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
  – Crash’s first three adventures will be making their way to a Nintendo console for the first time.
  – Available July 10th, 2018
• Little Nightmares: Complete Edition
  – The creepy puzzle platformer complete with DLC will be hopping on the Switch.
  – An exclusive mask available when using the Pac Man amiibo!
  – Available May 18th, 2018
• South Park: The Fractured but Whole
  – From the creators of South Park comes the outrageously offensive adventure!
  – Season Pass and DLC packs 1 & 2 will be available at launch.
  – DLC pack 3 available in later 2018.
  – Releases April 24th, 2018.
• Hyrule Warriors: Definite Edition
  – Release date finally announced: May 18th, 2018
• ARMS
  – US & Canadian Open will be held from March 8th to 18th.
  – Winner will receive a special piece of ARMS artwork.
  – Another Test Punch will be up on March 31st, 2018. This is another great opportunity to try the game if you haven’t yet.
• Splatoon 2
  – Big updates coming with Version 3.0
  – New Gear and Stages to be added.
  – New Rank: Rank X
  – Callie Returns!
  – Update coming in Late April
  – An expansion pack featuring an Octoling has been announced.
  – This brand new single-player adventure dives deeper into the stories of Splatoons characters
  – Complete it and you’ll be able to play online as an Octoling!
  – Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion releases in Summer 2018 for $19.99

Lastly
SUPER SMASH BROS COMING TO THE SWITCH 2018!
That is all.

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