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October Nintendo Direct Mini reveals No More Heroes Switch ports, new Story of Seasons game, & more

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Nintendo has been enjoying quietly dropping new videos as of late, with another surprise Nintendo Direct Mini making waves today. The Partner Showcase revealed numerous new release dates and game titles, ranging from Story of Seasons, to Bravely Default II. Major announcements include Control: Ultimate Edition, which has just launched on the Nintendo Switch, as a cloud version, and Hitman 3 which will also be playable through the cloud as well. Ubisoft’s Immortals: Fenyx Rising has locked in a launch of December 3rd, while Square Enix’s Bravely Default II faces a slight delay into 2021, with a new release date of February 26th.

The news continues with the announcement of Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town, which brings an all new farming adventure to the console on March 26th. The No More Heroes series saw the major reveal of not just a new release window for the third entry, but also the existence of Nintendo Switch ports of No More Heroes 1 and 2, which were originally available on the Nintendo Wii. Kirby developers HAL Laboratory have a new game to show off called Part Time UFO, which is already on the eShop. Arriving today on the eShop alongside it is a demo for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, which you can grab right now, to experience part of the game ahead of its November 20th official launch.

And of course, you can’t forget the latest Bakugan game, which was previously teased and announced by Wayforward in a previous Direct. Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia launches November 6th for the Nintendo Switch.

  • Control Ultimate Edition – Cloud Version: Winner of more than 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep players on the edge of their seat. Blending open-ended environments with the signature world-building and storytelling of developer Remedy Entertainment, Control presents an expansive and intensely gratifying gameplay experience. The cloud version* of Control is available in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch now.
  • Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity: Before Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity launches for Nintendo Switch on 20th November, fans will be able to try out a free demo for the game, available in Nintendo eShop now. The action-packed story is set in Hyrule 100 years before the events of Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The demo will let players experience the fast-paced action and dramatic cutscenes, which shed light on the events that led to the Great Calamity. During the Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase, it was revealed that the massive, screen-filling Divine Beasts will also be playable in the game. Using the over-the-top powers of the Divine Beasts will surely help players find victory when used in their respective stages.
  • Immortals Fenyx Rising: The fate of the world is at stake. Play as Fenyx, a new winged demigod, on a quest to save the Greek gods and their home from a dark curse. Take on mythological beasts, master the legendary powers of the gods and defeat Typhon, the deadliest Titan in Greek mythology, in an epic fight for the ages. Immortals Fenyx Rising launches for Nintendo Switch on 3rd December.
  • BRAVELY DEFAULT II: Brought together by fate, four heroes will embark on a great voyage in the beautiful and engaging RPG BRAVELY DEFAULT IIfrom SQUARE ENIX, the creators of the FINAL FANTASY series. In the series’ new adventure, players will set off on an epic journey, visiting stunning locations, meeting intriguing characters and battling dastardly villains. By defeating enemies called Asterisk bearers, the heroes will acquire Asterisks, which allow them to change jobs. By using the right combination of jobs, players can turn the tide of battle in their favour. Some of the jobs that can be acquired include the powerful Vanguard, the White Mage, the Bard, the Beastmaster and the Gambler, among many others. After a demo version of the game went live in March, the developers collected player feedback on things like difficulty and controls to improve the overall game experience. A video addressing the helpful fan feedback will be posted on the BRAVELY DEFAULT II website and on the Nintendo UK YouTube channel later today. BRAVELY DEFAULT II launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on 26th February 2021.
  • STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town:Cultivate a farm from the ground up! Chop down trees! Discover flora and fauna! Raise animals! Experience all of this and more as part of STORY OF SEASONS: Pioneers of Olive Town, the newest game in the original family simulation series, coming to Nintendo Switch on 26th March 2021. Will players sow fields and grow a cornucopia of colourful crops? Or construct a massive ranch with lots of animal pens? How players choose to live their farm life is completely up to them.
  • No More Heroes III: Experience the latest exploits of legendary assassin, Travis Touchdown, in No More Heroes III. In this game, players are put in the middle of the action, as the fight between assassins becomes a battle on a galactic scale. Destroy aliens in this garden of madness when No More Heroes IIIlaunches exclusively for Nintendo Switch in 2021. If players haven’t experienced the series’ prequels, no problem! The first two No More Heroes games, No More Heroes and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle which originally launched for the Wii console, are out now on Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch!
  • HITMAN 3 – CLOUD VERSION: HITMAN 3 is the first time the HITMAN series has been on Nintendo Switch. The game represents the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy, taking players around the world on a globetrotting adventure to sprawling sandbox locations. Agent 47 returns as a ruthless professional for the most important contracts of his entire career. The cloud version* of HITMAN 3 is coming to Nintendo Switch.
  • Part Time UFO: From HAL Laboratory, the developers of the Kirby series, comes Part Time UFO, a colourful game in which players take on the role of an adorable (and helpful!) UFO. From dishing up sweets, to fishing, and building a castle, the little UFO will perform all sorts of part-time jobs. Players can clear stages by carrying the required object, but more rewards will be earned by completing three specific challenges per stage. By passing a Joy-Con controller to a friend or family member, two people can perform jobs together! Part Time UFO is available now from the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch.
  • Surviving the Aftermath: Survive and thrive in a post-apocalyptic future – resources are scarce but opportunity calls. Players can build the ultimate disaster-proof colony, protect their colonists and restore civilization to a devastated world. Remember: The end of the world is just the beginning. The Nintendo Switch version of Surviving the Aftermath launches in spring 2021.
  • Tropico 6 Nintendo Switch Edition: El Presidente is back! In Tropico 6 Nintendo Switch Edition, players have the fate of their island in their hands. Build and rule an island nation on large archipelagos, take care of subjects’ needs and send agents to steal world monuments. Tropico 6 Nintendo Switch Edition lands on Nintendo Switch on 6th November. Pre-orders for the game begin later today.
  • Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia: Fierce strategy plus epic action equals Bakugan! It’s up to players to build the best team and duke it out in high-energy battles. Become the ultimate champion in Bakugan: Champions of Vestroia, launching exclusively for Nintendo Switch on 6th November.
  • Griftlands: Nintendo Switch Edition: Sharp negotiating skills are a must when playing Griftlands,a deck-building roguelite game. Every decision matters in each playthrough, whether it’s the jobs players take, the friends they make or the cards they collect. Explore the gritty sci-fi world of Griftlandswhen it launches on Nintendo Switch in summer 2021
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Panzerfaust said:
man, i can't stand that chibi look. on the (3)DS it might be ok, but it's just laziness and an excuse for not creating good graphics on the switch.
don't bother me with "it's artstyle"-bullsh!t

NMH is the winner of the show. Hope for a physical release.
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I didn't like it either. Wish it was like this artwork:

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Good Nintendo Direct overall. Most interesting is the Cloud releases. And Glad to see Age of Calamity is getting a demo!
 
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No more heroes 1 and 2 already out on the internet not that it's a surprise.
 
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What's most interesting here was that cloud games on the Switch are leaving Japan. This could mean big things for the Switch going forward. With things in place for the Switch to handle streaming games across the world, we could see more intensive games make their way to Switch in the cloud form. We're getting Hitman and Control in this way. I can see the Japan cloud games make their way to West as well: Assassin's Creedy Odyssey, Resident Evil VII, and Phantasy Star Online 2. I'm really hoping that this means the Switch may finally see the likes of GTA V, even if we do have to stream it to play it on the system.

It also gives more hope that perhaps Microsoft will put Game Pass streaming on the Switch via the Xcloud. Phil Spencer was talking about the possibility again, and seemed to suggest this time that it's possible it could happen after it's released for ios.
 
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Memoir said:
It's not. The "launcher" is free. They give you a very limited time to play a bit. After that you have to buy it.
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I suppose that makes sense, they want the players to know what the quality of streaming games on their device where they live will be like, would be a shame to pay full price only to find that your internet isn't good enough to play cloud releases at reasonable framerates and resolution.
 
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Cloud gaming is such a cop out. I hope cloud gaming as a concept dies an ignominious death.
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Not happening, Microsoft is all in on Xcloud, and thus far it seems to be doing them quite well by pairing Game Pass with it.

Google's efforts though... yeah, Stadia will likely die out. I think for Nintendo since cloud gaming on the Switch was exclusive to Japan for a couple of years there, and now that it's coming to the West, seems like the implication for them is that it's doing well in the initial market and they've seen enough feedback and results to think that expanding it outside of Japan is a good idea, in other words I don't think it will die for Nintendo anytime soon but instead will grow.
 
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Still, I can't possibly think of this being a viable idea especially on a portable system. Most likely you'll only use it in your house, with a dock and ethernet and not on wifi. (Just to remind everyone that they have a switch lite version with no way to use a dock, so no way to use ethernet.) Quite unexpected honestly. Nothing against cloud gaming. But I'm still a bit confused. Do you make one time payment to play it whenever you want or is it subscription based like some mmo games?

I feel like Nvidia geforce now has the setup better. You subscribe to enable cloud gaming for nvidia powered devices, but you still have total access to your steam library of games you already paid for and own. Instead of paying for a license to only stream a game you get license for which feels like going to your friends house to play a game every time you decide to play. I'm still wondering if they would decided to put the geforce now app on the switch. :unsure:
 
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Sonic Angel Knight said:
Still, I can't possibly think of this being a viable idea especially on a portable system. Most likely you'll only use it in your house, with a dock and ethernet and not on wifi. (Just to remind everyone that they have a switch lite version with no way to use a dock, so no way to use ethernet.) Quite unexpected honestly. Nothing against cloud gaming. But I'm still a bit confused. Do you make one time payment to play it whenever you want or is it subscription based like some mmo games?

I feel like Nvidia geforce now has the setup better. You subscribe to enable cloud gaming for nvidia powered devices, but you still have total access to your steam library of games you already paid for and own. Instead of paying for a license to only stream a game you get license for which feels like going to your friends house to play a game every time you decide to play. I'm still wondering if they would decided to put the geforce now app on the switch. :unsure:
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With 5G on our phones now and making them hotspots, it isn't hard for me to imagine game streaming on the Switch even on the go can actually be decent. Also as an aside, thank god all the phone providers are finally onboard with unlimited data as the norm. This would lose a lot of appeal if we still had to pay per GB data a month.
 
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MikaDubbz said:
With 5G on our phones now and making them hotspots, it isn't hard for me to imagine game streaming on the Switch even on the go can actually be decent.
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Depends, I already have a Internet service provider with modem and router. I don't think most people will want to pay extra money for 5G phones (especially if is not unlimited) on top of their internet bill to play the game outside using their phone hotspot thing. Most of the time people playing a game outside is if they want to do something during long periods of nothing. Waiting for or riding bus or train transportation, office waiting room, starbucks, bathroom etc. (Yes people do it on the toilet, is not disgusting.) :ninja:
 
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Depends, I already have a Internet service provider with modem and router. I don't think most people will want to pay extra money for 5G phones (especially if is not unlimited) on top of their internet bill to play the game outside using their phone hotspot thing. Most of the time people playing a game outside is if they want to do something during long periods of nothing. Waiting for or riding bus or train transportation, office waiting room, starbucks, bathroom etc. (Yes people do it on the toilet, is not disgusting.) :ninja:
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I mean I'm in a market for a new phone, so I'll personally be getting 5G next for sure. Yeah, its early in 5G, it's not widely adapted yet, but soon enough, all the phones are only going to offer 5G, just as 3G was phased out after 4G was introduced. Cloud gaming on the Switch is definitely a forward thinking move, it may play well now, but it can only play better as our internet gets better and more people adapt 5G phones and all of that. If anyone isn't paying for unlimited in this day and age, they gotta call up their phone providers quickly because they're likely paying more to get less data lol.

Actually looking into it, it looks like all base level phone plans are unlimited plans (applied to 4G) for all the major networks and include 50GB 5G access a month. It's not unlimited 5G, but at 50GB a month in the base unlimited plans, that's not bad at all, and in time that too will become unlimited.
 
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I got 2Mb/s for downloads and 0.5Mb/s for uploads. What's your speed?
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Speed doesn't matter as my ISP is stingy about bandwidth caps. 1 TB is the cap, but if you stream 4K 60 fps, that eats up data really fast, like, it takes probably a week or two to reach, gaming at one to two hours per day.
 
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Panzerfaust said:
man, i can't stand that chibi look. on the (3)DS it might be ok, but it's just laziness and an excuse for not creating good graphics on the switch.
don't bother me with "it's artstyle"-bullsh!t

NMH is the winner of the show. Hope for a physical release.
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agreed. I'm guessing someone will mod the graphics to not have the aesthetic levels of quest-64. hopefully.
 
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Any bets on how performance for Fenyx Rising will be on Switch, considering the stadia demo was 1080p/30fps and it still struggled sometimes?
 
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MikaDubbz said:
Not happening, Microsoft is all in on Xcloud, and thus far it seems to be doing them quite well by pairing Game Pass with it.

Google's efforts though... yeah, Stadia will likely die out. I think for Nintendo since cloud gaming on the Switch was exclusive to Japan for a couple of years there, and now that it's coming to the West, seems like the implication for them is that it's doing well in the initial market and they've seen enough feedback and results to think that expanding it outside of Japan is a good idea, in other words I don't think it will die for Nintendo anytime soon but instead will grow.
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Boy, I can't wait to pay full price for something I can't download and keep on my system
 

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