Rounding out the E3 announcements this year is Nintendo. As they have done for quite some time now, the announcements were presented in a Direct format. The full presentation lasted just over 40 minutes and was packed full of surprises and game updates. Check out all of the announcements from Nintendo’s E3 2019 Direct below.
A New Hero For Smash Ultimate!
Kicking off the show was a CG trailer for smash revealing the new character ‘The Hero’ from Dragon Quest XI but then the trailer continues to reveal that it’s not just The Hero from Dragon Quest XI that will be joining the roster but that The Hero can take the form of the protagonist from DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, DRAGON QUEST III: The Seeds of Salvation, DRAGON QUEST IV: Chapters of the Chosen and DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. Ending with the title screen revealing that this is part of the collaboration between Smash Bros and the upcoming Dragon Quest XI: Echoes Of the Elusive Age S: Definitive Edition. The new fighters will be coming Summer 2019
Dragon Quest XI: Echoes Of the Elusive Age S: Definitive Edition Gets A New Trailer, Coming To Nintendo Switch September 27
Next Yoshiaki Koizumi greets everyone watching the direct leading to a fantastic Doug Bowser reveal. Then We jump back into some more trailers and game reveals.
A New Look At Luigi’s Mansion 3
trailer sets up the haunted hotel story and shows off some of the abilities Luigi can use to defend himself from the ghosts that roam the mansion. The game will introduce Gooigi, an ectoplasm-like copy of Luigi that can be used to get through gates and spiked areas. A second player can also join the game cooperatively and play as Gooigi.
Luigi’s Mansion 3 will be available in 2019. More will be shown at Nintendo Treehouse during E3 2019.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics
The highly anticipated Netflix series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance comes to life as a thrilling tactical strategy game. Coming later in 2019
New Link’s Awakening Details
We got a new look at the upcoming Link’s Awakening and it certainly looks incredibly vibrant and charming. Link has washed ashore on a mysterious island with strange and colourful inhabitants. To escape the island, Link must collect magical instruments and awaken the Wind Fish.
The trailer also showed off the new Dungeon Creator mode as well as the release date. The Legend Of Zelda: Link’s Awakening will launch on September 20 2019.
Trials of Mana Is Getting a Global Release
Will be coming early 2020. Check out the trailer below.
The Original 3 Mana Games are Coming the the Nintendo Switch
Final Fantasy Adventure, Secret of Mana and Trials of Mana (released for the first time out of Japan) will be coming to the Switch later today as part of the Collection of Mana. Available in the eShop.
The Witcher 3 Complete Edition coming to Nintendo Switch in 2019
I don’t know how they’ve done it, but the full Witcher 3 experience is making it’s way to the Nintendo Switch. Set to come out later this year.
Fire Emblem Three Houses Gets a New Trailer
The Latest Fire Emblem title is shown off again. The clip presents some great looking anime cutscenes and top notch English voice acting. It’s certainly a game I’ll be jumping into when it launches soon. Fire Emblem: Three Houses launches on July 26 2019 exclusively on Nintendo Switch, more will be shown at Nintendo Treehouse during E3.
Resident Evil 5 and 6 are coming to the Switch this Spring
No More Heroes 3 Revealed
Travis Touchdown returns to Santa Destroy after a 10-year absence. There he finds a huge artificial island metropolis floating in the sea, and a mysterious flying object hovering high above. The latest numbered entry in the No More Heroes series… No More Heroes 3 is coming in 2020.
Contra Rogue Corps Revealed
Contra Rogue Corps is an over-the-top run-and-gun franchise with fast-paced, ultra-violent combat. Offering both single and multiplayer options. Check out the trailer below.
Coming September 24th 2019
Contra Anniversary Collection is Out Today on the eShop
Containing 10 Contra games & a 74 page ebook.
Daemon X Machina Gets a New Trailer
Defend the planet and defeat corrupted A.I. controlled robots using your Arsenal, a fully customisable mechanised battle suit. Choose and equip your Arsenal with a multitude of weapons, obtain more from downed enemy Arsenals, and swap them on the fly to suit your strategy in the face of ever-changing threats that may bring the end of the world. The game is scheduled to launch on 13th September. More information will be shared at the Nintendo Treehouse.
Panzer Dragoon Remake Revealed
A new, remade version of Panzer Dragoon – true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards will be releasing this Summer.
The trailers take a quick break to introduce Shinya Takahashi from Nintendo to talk a bit more about the upcoming Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield
Small Pokemon Sword and Shield Details Released
Confirmed that the Pokeball plus can be used with Sword and Shield. Not to use as a controller but you can take a Pokemon out for a stroll with you, the same way you could with Let’s Go! Pikachu and Eevee to earn rewards.
Takahashi then revealed that a Sword and Shield demo is available to play at E3 allowing you to try and defeat the water Gym leader Nessa. More Pokemon Sword and Shield news will be available today at Nintendo Treehouse
More Astral Chain is Shown and It Looks Awesome
A new trailer for Astral Chain was shown, revealing some story details, new characters and gameplay. Astral Chain will be coming August 30 2019 and there will be more at shown at Nintendo Treehouse.
Empire of sin revealed – Coming Autumn 2020
Empire of Sin puts you at the heart of the ruthless criminal underworld of 1920s Prohibition-era Chicago. It’s up to you to hustle, charm and intimidate your way to the top of the pile and do whatever it takes to stay there.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Gets a New Trailer
Assemble an ultimate team of Marvel Super Heroes from a huge cast including the Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men and more. Team up with friends to prevent galactic devastation at the hands of the mad cosmic tyrant Thanos and his ruthless warmasters, The Black Order. Coming July 19, 2019
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Ft. The Legend of Zelda Announced
This rhythmic action-adventure game is set in the world of The Legend of Zelda series. Players can explore the randomly generated overworld, as well as dungeons that change for every player as they try to save Hyrule as Link or Princess Zelda. They can use items from The Legend of Zelda series, plus spells and weapons from Crypt of the NecroDancer. By keeping the beat with 25 remixed classic tunes from The Legend of Zelda series, players must outstep legendary enemies and bosses in rhythmic combat. The game launches in Nintendo eShop in the early morning of 14th June AEST.
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 Coming November
Join Mario, Sonic and friends for their greatest adventure yet at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, exclusively on Nintendo Switch.
Animal Crossing New Horizons Gets A Release Date
It’s been a while since we’ve been updated on the state of the next Animal Crossing game but here it is. We got a new trailer showing off the island life of New Horizons before revealing the game would be releasing on March 20, 2020.
2019 and beyond Highlight reel
Next up we got a highlight reel showing off a whole heap of third party titles that would be making their way to the Nintendo Switch. Check out the list of titles shown below.
Dead by Daylight from Behaviour Interactive Inc. / Koch Media (Spring)
Stranger Things 3: The Game from Netflix / BonusXP (4th July)
Spyro Reignited Trilogy from Activision Publishing, Inc. (3rd September)
Just Dance 2020 from Ubisoft (5th November)
New Super Lucky’s Tale from Playful Studios (Spring)
Minecraft: Dungeons from Mojang Studios (Autumn 2020)
Ni No Kuni Remastered: Wrath of the White Witch from LEVEL-5 / Engine Software (20th September)
Catan from Asmodee Digital (20th June)
The Sinking City from Frogwares (Spring)
Alien: Isolation from SEGA Europe Limited (2019)
Hollow Knight: Silksong from Team Cherry (Coming soon)
FINAL FANTASY: Crystal Chronicles Remastered from SQUARE ENIX, Inc. (This summer)
Dauntless from Phoenix Labs (Late 2019)
Wolfenstein: Youngblood from Bethesda Softworks (26th July)
DOOM Eternal from Bethesda Softworks (Coming soon)
The Elder Scrolls: Blades from Bethesda Softworks (Spring)
Banjo-Kazooie Is Coming To Smash Bros Ultimate
Banjo the bear and his bird friend, Kazooie will be making their Smash debut in Spring 2019.
The Sequel To The Legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild Is Now In Development
In a surprise announcement that shocked everyone. Nintendo have revealed that the sequel to the critically acclaimed Zelda: Breath of the Wild is being worked on. We got to see a trailer for the upcoming game, and it seems the plot for this one could be a bit darker.
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