All The Highlights from That September Nintendo Direct
- Smash JT
- Sep 14, 2023
- 3 min read
For a detailed dive into my opinions on September’s Nintendo Direct, head over to my latest video. I have to say, this presentation was, in my eyes, nothing short of hot garbage. It felt like Nintendo was playing it safe rather than pushing the envelope, and as a dedicated fan, it left me with more questions than answers. Most notably, where's the news or even a hint about the much-anticipated Switch 2? All of our burning queries and my complete breakdown of why I believe this presentation missed the mark are tackled in my video. Don’t miss out!
All The Highlights from That September Nintendo Direct
The latest Nintendo Direct this September gave fans a feast for the eyes and ears, promising a tantalizing lineup for the Switch this winter. If you missed the live broadcast, fret not! I've got a comprehensive breakdown just for you.
Games Announced:
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
Splatoon 3 Side Order Expansion Pass
Super Mario RPG
Another Code: Recollection
Princess Peach: Showtime!
Detective Pikachu Returns
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD
F-Zero 99
WarioWare: Move It!
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course DLC
Spy x Anya: Operation Memories
SaGa Emerald Beyond
Unicorn Overlord
Contra: Operation Galuga
Trombone Champ
Classic Tomb Raiders Remastered
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Horizon Chase 2
Game Breakdowns:
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door: The nostalgic GameCube RPG is making its way to the Switch in 2024 with enhanced HD graphics.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Scheduled for a February 16, 2024 release, this new entry promises local co-op play in this beloved puzzle-platform series.
Splatoon 3 Side Order Expansion Pass: Splatoon 3’s DLC is arriving in spring 2024, boasting a fresh storyline as players rise up the Spire of Order.
Super Mario RPG: An exquisite remake of Square’s classic role-playing game set to drop on November 17 with engaging new features.
Another Code: Recollection: This two-game package, coming January 19, 2024, revives Nintendo DS’s Trace Memory and the Wii’s unreleased sequel.
Princess Peach: Showtime!: Embark on a theater rescue mission with Peach in various avatars, launching March 22, 2024.
Detective Pikachu Returns: Join Pikachu and Tim Goodman in a mystery-laden journey set to be unveiled on October 6.
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD: An upgraded version of Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon expected in summer 2024, offering co-op play for up to four players.
F-Zero 99: A reinvention of the Super NES racing game now available exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers.
WarioWare: Move It!: Slated for a November 3 release, this new installment offers over 200 microgames and engaging multiplayer.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course DLC: The final DLC installment for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is set to dazzle fans this holiday season.
Spy x Anya: Operation Memories: Dive into Anya's world in this intriguing life simulation game launching in 2024.
SaGa Emerald Beyond: Square Enix is bringing another entry of its acclaimed RPG series to the Switch in 2024.
Unicorn Overlord: Slated for March 8, 2024, this fantasy tactical adventure from Atlus and Vanillaware promises a riveting experience.
Contra: Operation Galuga: Konami reimagines the classic run-and-gun action game for an early 2024 release.
Trombone Champ: This quirky trombone simulator is available on the Switch right now!
Classic Tomb Raiders Remastered: Scheduled for February 14, 2024, Lara Croft returns with her first three action-adventure games in a remastered format.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown: Ubisoft is introducing a fresh side-scrolling adventure set for a January 18, 2024 release.
Horizon Chase 2: Feel the thrill of arcade-style racing, available on the Switch from today!
The future looks bright (and incredibly busy) for Nintendo Switch enthusiasts, but because of the potential Nintendo Switch 2 on the horizon, more than these rehashed games!
~Smash
Another Code: Recollection is literally the only standout announcement of the Direct. (And only because the sequel never saw a NA release.) The rest is just more "rehashed whatever" that has become the new standard for the Switch's library in 2023.