The Nintendo Direct that took place yesterday, September 14, 2023, was marked by the return of some of the company’s most iconic franchises, as well as the presentation of new titles that promise to mark a turning point in the history of Nintendo Switch.
Among the most notable announcements, it is worth highlighting the return of Super Mario RPG, the classic Super Nintendo role-playing game that will be released in 2024 with a remastered version that will include improved graphics, new content, and a two-player cooperative mode.
Another highly anticipated announcement was Super Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Sparks of Hope, the sequel to the successful 2015 platformer. This time, Mario and his friends will have to face off against a new villain, the evil Bowser Jr., who has kidnapped the Sparklings, beings of light that are the source of energy for the galaxy.
Detective Pikachu: The Return was also announced, a new adventure game starring the most famous detective in Ryme City. This time, Pikachu will have to investigate a series of mysteries that threaten to destroy the city.
Other notable announcements included WarioWare: Move It!, a new microgame game that uses body movement to play, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass, a season pass that will add 48 new tracks to the popular racing game.
Overall, yesterday’s Nintendo Direct was a very positive Direct for Nintendo fans, who were able to see the return of some of their favorite franchises and the announcement of new titles that promise to be very fun.
Other notable news from the Direct:
- Tomb Raider I-III Remastered, the first three installments of the Tomb Raider series, will be released on Nintendo Switch on December 1, 2023.
- Unicorn Overlord, a new action-platformer game developed by WayForward, will be released on Nintendo Switch on October 28, 2023.
- Trombone Champ, a new music game developed by Brace Yourself Games, will be released on Nintendo Switch on November 15, 2023.
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