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Good news, there's a Nintendo Direct that just got dropped without any fanfare! The possibly bad news is that the Direct is yet another Mini, focusing purely on third party studios. The Direct Mini is fairly short, only clocking in at 11 minutes, though we do get some new information on Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, the latest Just Dance game, and Minecraft Dungeons DLC.

First shown was Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, which has been revealed to have online and local multiplayer modes, where players can face off against each other. It'll be launching on November 13th.

Harmonix is back, using their Rockband developing experience to create FUSER, a game that focuses on mixing songs together to create entirely new pieces. There's a release window for this fall.

Two Taiko no Tatsujin games are getting localized, in the form of the Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythmic Adventure Pack, which will release later this winter.

World of Tanks: Blitz is a free to play online game, coming to the Nintendo Switch. You get to control tons of tanks and fight monsters with your friends. It's currently available to play today.

Square Enix is packing together more retro games in the Collection of SaGa. It takes three Game Boy titles, Final Fantasy Legend I, II, and III, and puts them on the Nintendo Switch. You can even play it vertically with the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode.

Just Dance 2021 releases on November 12th.

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 announced, adds a Skill Battle mode, in addition to all the other modes from the previous game. This game will also have a larger focus on online modes. December 8th launch.

• KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory: In this musical experience from SQUARE ENIX set in the world of KINGDOM HEARTS, players will match the rhythm with good timing and cast powerful magic spells to attack enemies. A variety of modes are available in the game, including Memory Dive, which involves matching past scenes from memory, and Boss Battle, in which players square off against fearsome bosses with special attacks. Clearing stages rewards players with cinematics and musical scores so they can relive memorable scenes from their journey. In addition to local* and online** multiplayer battle modes, a new mode exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version of the game called Free-for-all features local multiplayer action for up to eight players. Plus, players can also experience a chapter of KINGDOM HEARTS from popular character Kairi’s perspective. KINGDOM HEARTS Melody of Memory launches for Nintendo Switch later this year.
  
• FUSER: From Harmonix, the creators of Rock Band™, comes FUSER™, a non-stop digital music festival in which players control the music. In the next evolution of music gaming, players combine elements of songs from some of the world’s most popular artists to create amazing mixes, or partner with friends on epic collaborations. FUSER launches for Nintendo Switch this autumn.
  
• TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK: Two games from the Taiko no Tatsujin series make their way to Nintendo Switch in one collection. Join Don-chan in two great RPG adventures by time traveling into the future or by saving the world from strange incidents. Face off against enemies in rhythmic battles by chaining combos with powerful taiko drums. Recruit monsters to become allies, check each monster’s personality and create a formidable party to take down fearsome foes. And if players enjoy just playing along to the music, a rhythm mode is also available. More than 130 songs are included in this collection. TAIKO NO TATSUJIN: RHYTHMIC ADVENTURE PACK launches for Nintendo Switch in winter 2020.
  
• World of Tanks Blitz: In this epic free-to-play online multiplayer game, players pilot more than 350 unique and exclusive combat vehicles with thoroughly elaborate 3D models. Historically accurate vehicles, experimental tanks based on blueprints of famous engineers, armoured monsters from popular alternative universes – here they fight together! World of Tanks Blitz is now available for Nintendo Switch. New players who log in to World of Tanks Blitz on Nintendo Switch prior to 9th September can collect a special free gift from the in-game shop that includes a T2 Medium tank, three days of premium account access, 1000 gold (in-game currency) and an exclusive avatar.
  
• Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions: Rise through the ranks in this knockout boxing game starring some of the most famous fictional boxers of all time, like Rocky Balboa, Adonis Creed and Viktor Drago. Experience a true underdog journey through story-driven interactions and fierce battles with intuitive controls and hard-hitting fighting techniques. Plus, players can hone their boxing skills in classic Rocky training montages. In Freeplay Mode, fight as Rocky Balboa, Adonis Creed and an entire roster of fighting legends from the Rocky and Creed franchises, including Apollo Creed, Ivan and Viktor Drago, and Clubber Lang. Local* multiplayer is also available so players can go head-to-head with friends in adrenaline-fueled matches. Step into the boxing ring in Big Rumble Boxing: Creed Champions, launching for Nintendo Switch in spring 2021.
  
• COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND: Originally released on Game Boy, the first three titles in the SaGa series – FINAL FANTASY Legend, FINAL FANTASY Legend II and FINAL FANTASY Legend III – are coming to Nintendo Switch in one collection. Navigate through fantasy worlds as you fight monsters, customize your characters, and explore towns, dungeons and more. A high-speed mode and other helpful features have been added while retaining the appeal of the original titles. To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the series, a special anniversary song is included. And for players who want a truly retro experience, they can detach the Joy-Con controllers and hold the Nintendo Switch vertically to replicate the original Game Boy. COLLECTION of SaGa FINAL FANTASY LEGEND will launch digitally on Nintendo Switch on 15th December.

• Just Dance 2021: The Just Dance series is back with its newest instalment 2021. In this latest entry in the popular dance series, players can move to 40 hot new tracks, including songs from popular artists like “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa and “Feel Special” by TWICE. Players can even team up in co-op mode. Just Dance 2021 launches for Nintendo Switch on 12th November.
  
• Puyo Puyo Tetris 2: Two legendary puzzle games reunite for the ultimate puzzle match in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2. This vibrant new entry includes all of the modes from the original game, including the popular Versus mode, which lets players play Puyo Puyo against Tetris, and the playful Party Mode with special items and challenges. The new Skill Battle mode introduces character-based skills and item cards that can be equipped to power up the team and quickly turn the tables on opponents. In Adventure mode, players will traverse space and dimensions never seen before in a new story, with a colourful cast of cute characters, bringing to life the power of Tetriminos and Puyos. An expanded Online Mode** will bring the ability to spectate matches, in which up to four players can compete against each other in worldwide battles for online rankings. Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 drops onto Nintendo Switch on 8th December.
  
• Minecraft Dungeons Creeping Winter DLC: Fight the Frost in the Minecraft Dungeons Creeping Winter DLC. Brave new missions and take down relentless mobs on a journey to defeat the Wretched Wraith at the centre of the storm. Hunt down the source of corruption and discover new weapons, armour and artifacts when this DLC makes its arctic appearance on Nintendo Switch this September***. A retail version of the Hero Edition for Minecraft Dungeons releases on 8th September, including both the Creeping Winter and Jungle Awakens DLCs, a Hero Cape, two player skins, and a chicken pet.
  
• Jump Force Deluxe Edition: Unite to fight a dangerous threat and save humankind in Jump Force Deluxe Edition. Choose from a roster of more than 50 powerful manga heroes from One Piece, Dragon Ball, Naruto and more. Battle in various modes, including online modes and a local tag team mode exclusive to the Nintendo Switch version. Jump Force Deluxe Edition, which includes Characters Pass 1, punches its way to Nintendo Switch on 28th August.
  
• FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition: A grand adventure awaits in this remastered version of the classic co-op action RPG. This new version of FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES features new high-level dungeons and weapons, updated graphics and much more. Team up online with friends far and near, or with other players in a party matchmaking system, to battle foes and discover new adventures. FINAL FANTASY CRYSTAL CHRONICLES Remastered Edition arrives on Nintendo Switch on 27th August.
  
• CAPTAIN TSUBASA: RISE OF NEW CHAMPIONS: Defy the rules of soccer in CAPTAIN TSUBASA: RISE OF NEW CHAMPIONS. Execute powerful offensive and defensive moves to gain the advantage during action-packed matches. Customise characters, build a dream team and compete in online and local play. Take shots and score in CAPTAIN TSUBASA: RISE OF NEW CHAMPIONS, launching for Nintendo Switch on 28th August.

 

[Xzi]

By no first party I meant no first party direct, which from a PR perspective, matters. I know not everyone will agree, but to me, revealing a Paper Mario or a Pikmin in a direct would have been a much better reveal than just shadow dropping.
What I keep complaining about is really the PR aspect. They didn't present things well, didn't communicate well.

Yeah that's all gonna be a matter of preference. There's definitely a decent-sized segment of gamers that prefer the element of surprise, and another segment who hate surprises. Either method is fine with me personally, and I think Nintendo only went in that direction this year because two games isn't enough to fill a Direct anyway (with the New Pokemon Snap being announced during a Pokemon-specific event).

"Up-front" would be that after years of pulling a Direct every quarter or so, if you're going to not do it anymore for over a year, be honest about it. Publicly say (not through leaks or rumors) that you're changing the formula, warn people not to expect any first party for a while.

Meh, to announce the absence of something just seems somewhat obtuse and/or unnecessary from my perspective. But I can understand the general sense of disappointment from dedicated "Nintendo-only" fans, and I suppose some sort of generalized statement about delays stemming from COVID couldn't hurt.

 

[kumikochan]

Where the hell is metroid ? It's been over 5 years now I think since the title teaser. Guess they don't seem to care anymore since 2020 has been the Wii U all over again

 

[GenNaz]

Where the hell is metroid ? It's been over 5 years now I think since the title teaser. Guess they don't seem to care anymore since 2020 has been the Wii U all over again

It reset development entirely in 2019. I wouldn't expect to see any real footage about it until next year.

 

[BaamAlex]

Boring presentation in my opinion.

 

[Plasmaster09]

Games what no everyone asked for..... slowly my love to nintendo is dying

I mean... the entire Puyo Puyo community probably collectively shat themselves when they announced Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, and plenty of people have been begging for stuff like Taiko no Tatsujin to get more games localized
your grammar is poor, your view of "everyone" is a small bubble of ultra-normies, and your statement is factually incorrect

 

[TheZander]

This is the first just dance title that I won't be able to play on the wii. Real disappointed.

 

[Nerdtendo]

nintendo is slowly turning into shit, like all video game companies these days...

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Thays the key right there. Your opinion on whether the games are relevant or not is, in the grand scheme, irrelevant. Both of those examples are large AAA games by Nintendo. They fall in the same category as botw are metroid in the eyes of Nintendo


Quite irrelevant games IMO

 

[Harsky]

If E3 still went ahead this year, a lot of the titles in this presentation would've been shoved into a "sizzle reel".

 

[seseiSeki]

Geez. People are so negative about Nintendo just talking about games that are going to release on Switch.
I mean, before these Minis, they just uploaded trailers without context. Now they put a little effort into presenting stuff and everyone riots, because they're not showing Mario games.

 

[UltraSUPRA]

Geez. People are so negative about Nintendo just talking about games that are going to release on Switch.
I mean, before these Minis, they just uploaded trailers without context. Now they put a little effort into presenting stuff and everyone riots, because they're not showing Mario games.

This is Nintendo we're talking about. Anything that's not over thirty minutes long is a waste of time. I expect what happened during the first three years of the Switch's life.

 

[Spider_Man]

Anyone want to point out the fuck up of lite.

If your unfortunate to have this version then your fucked if you want just dance.

 

[Ryab]

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Good news, there's a Nintendo Direct that just got dropped without any fanfare! The possibly bad news is that the Direct is yet another Mini, focusing purely on third party studios. The Direct Mini is fairly short, only clocking in at 11 minutes, though we do get some new information on Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, the latest Just Dance game, and Minecraft Dungeons DLC.

First shown was Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, which has been revealed to have online and local multiplayer modes, where players can face off against each other. It'll be launching on November 13th.

Harmonix is back, using their Rockband developing experience to create FUSER, a game that focuses on mixing songs together to create entirely new pieces. There's a release window for this fall.

Two Taiko no Tatsujin games are getting localized, in the form of the Taiko no Tatsujin Rhythmic Adventure Pack, which will release later this winter.

World of Tanks: Blitz is a free to play online game, coming to the Nintendo Switch. You get to control tons of tanks and fight monsters with your friends. It's currently available to play today.

Square Enix is packing together more retro games in the Collection of SaGa. It takes three Game Boy titles, Final Fantasy Legend I, II, and III, and puts them on the Nintendo Switch. You can even play it vertically with the Nintendo Switch in handheld mode.

Just Dance 2021 releases on November 12th.

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 announced, adds a Skill Battle mode, in addition to all the other modes from the previous game. This game will also have a larger focus on online modes. December 8th launch.

I cant complain honestly. It had 2 games im interested in and I have 0 expectations for this week. Though i do hope we at least get some big first party title for this year

 

[Kioku]

If I had to pick any of these announcements that stood out to me. It'd be Puyo Puyo Tetris 2. The first one was fun. If only to have two of my favorite games in one. The boxing game looks okay, I suppose. World of Tank Blitz is... Well.. It's yet another mobile game being ported to other systems. Is that an issue? I guess not? Square's pack seems fun, but I'm actually getting tired of them back porting much older games to fill the catalog. Then the rhythm games and Just Dance... Meh.

 

[HarveyHouston]

Harmonix... give us Mother 3 Rock Band 4!

 

[the_randomizer]

Eh, the Saga collection is about the only thing I care about. Nothing else interests me, also why the hell are they stealth dropping these things? Who's the moron in charge of PR at NOA?

 

[fvig2001]

I was hoping for an official Persona 4 Strikers English announcement

 

[LightBeam]

Aaaaaand it's shit, couldn't say I'm that surprised. I'll be surprised when they'll drop something decent

 

[Der_Blockbuster]

Tbh, Nintendo being this quiet shows that something big is coming.

 

[64bitmodels]

FUCK YES, TAIKO 3DS 2 RERELEASE

 

[Silent_Gunner]

Eh, the Saga collection is about the only thing I care about. Nothing else interests me, also why the hell are they stealth dropping these things? Who's the moron in charge of PR at NOA?

This guy:


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Tbh, Nintendo being this quiet shows that something big is coming.

What else does your crystal ball predict?