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Nintendo Details a Massive Lineup of Games Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS
The next few months for Nintendo
Switch and Nintendo
3DS owners are going to be overflowing with a wide variety of first-
and third-party games in wildly different genres. Or, to put in another
way, the future for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS owners is looking quite
awesome. During a Nintendo Direct video presentation, Nintendo
provided details for more than 40 games launching for Nintendo Switch
and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems over the next several months.
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New information about Mario's upcoming adventure, Super Mario Odyssey, was revealed during the presentation, including more story details, locations and modes. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Some of the highlights include details about key third-party games
coming to the Nintendo Switch system like DOOM,
Wolfenstein
II: The New Colossus, L.A.
Noire and Resident Evil Revelations, as well as the
announcements of arcade classics coming to Nintendo Switch and a new Mario
Party game for the Nintendo 3DS family of systems featuring 100 of
the series' top mini-games. The jam-packed video presentation also
provided additional details for upcoming games like Project
Octopath Traveler (working title) from Square Enix, Super
Mario Odyssey and Xenoblade
Chronicles 2.
"Momentum (News - Alert) for Nintendo Switch is in full swing, and Nintendo 3DS
continues its stellar run with a series of triple-A releases," said Doug
Bowser, Nintendo of America's Senior Vice President of Sales and
Marketing. "Between all the first-party, third-party and indie games
coming to both systems, this is one of the most diverse lineups we've
had in years. It's a great time to be a Nintendo fan."
To view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct.
Additional highlights for the games and systems revealed in the video
include:
Nintendo Switch
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Super Mario Odyssey: New information about Mario's
upcoming adventure was revealed during the presentation, including
more story details, locations and modes. Additionally, a special
hardware bundle that includes a download code for the game,
Mario-themed red Joy-Con controllers and a special carrying case will
be available at a suggested retail price of $379.99. Super Mario
Odyssey lands exclusively on Nintendo Switch on Oct. 27.
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Xenoblade Chronicles 2: This massive sequel takes place
in the world of Alrest on the backs of giant Titans. The journey
through the clouds begins when Xenoblade Chronicles 2 lands on
Nintendo Switch on Dec. 1. Alongside the standard version, fans can
also pick up a special edition of the game that includes a sound
selection CD, a special metal game case and a 220-page hardbound art
book at a suggested retail price of $99.99. A Nintendo Switch Pro
Controller themed around Xenoblade Chronicles 2 will also be
available on Dec. 1 at a suggested retail price of $74.99.
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Project Octopath Traveler (working title): The
producers of Bravely Default at Square Enix present a new RPG
brought to life through a mixture of CG, pixel art and visual
wizardry. Project Octopath Traveler launches worldwide in 2018.
But fans can try out a free demo for the game in Nintendo eShop on
Nintendo Switch starting … today!
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DOOM and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus:
Bethesda Softworks is bringing the iconic DOOM and Wolfenstein
II: The New Colossus to Nintendo Switch. The fast-paced action of DOOM
will hit this holiday season, while Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
launches in 2018.
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Kirby
Star Allies: Revealed at E3 2017, the first Kirby game for
Nintendo Switch has some charming new tricks. By throwing
hearts, players can recruit up to three enemies to become Kirby's
allies. Whether playing alone or with up to three friends**, mixing up
abilities to create new powers is a big part of the fun. Kirby Star
Allies launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch this spring.
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Splatoon
2: Back by popular demand, the Kelp Dome stage is
returning as part of a free software update on Sept. 15. A new stage
called Snapper Canal and an extra-large Brella weapon called the Tenta
Brella are coming in the future.
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ARMS:
A free software update that goes live today allows players to remap
the game's controls to the buttons of their choice, and adds the new
playable fighter Lola Pop.
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Fire
Emblem Warriors: Originally seen in the Fire Emblem
game for the Game Boy Advance system, fan-favorite character Lyndis
(or "Lyn," as all her companions call her) was announced as part of
the sprawling cast of Fire Emblem Warriors. The action-packed
game launches for Nintendo Switch on Oct. 20, also available as part
of a special-edition bundle.
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Arcade Archives: Some of Nintendo's classic arcade games
are coming to Nintendo Switch, starting with Arcade Archives: Mario
Bros., which launches Sept. 27. Others, like VS. Super Mario
Bros., VS. Balloon Fight, VS. Ice Climber, VS.
Pinball and VS. Clu Clu Land are coming soon. These arcade
games contain subtle differences that can't be found in their NES
counterparts.
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Snipperclips
Plus: Cut it out, together!: This expanded version of the
original snipping-and-clipping puzzle game includes more than 30 new
stages, new challenges and new features … and it's coming to stores
for the first time! Players who already own the original digital
version of the game can purchase all the new content in Nintendo eShop
as DLC for $9.99. Snipperclips Plus: Cut it out, together!
launches on Nintendo Switch on Nov. 10 at a suggested retail price of
$29.99.
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The
Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: The open-world masterpiece from
Bethesda Game Studios can be played anytime and anywhere on Nintendo
Switch. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim launches on Nov. 17.
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Rocket
League: This new version of the popular rocket-powered
sports-action game includes all the modes of the original, plus
Nintendo Switch exclusives including Nintendo-themed Battle-Cars and
customization items. Local wireless multiplayer*** will also be
available when Rocket League launches this holiday season.
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Dragon
Quest Builders: The hit fantasy game combines the fun of
building with the combat of an action-RPG. The Nintendo Switch version
will allow players to ride a Great Sabrecub in the game's free build
mode. The Sabrecub boosts players' speed and grants them special
materials by defeating enemies. Dragon Quest Builders launches
this spring.
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L.A. Noire: Rockstar Games is bringing L.A. Noire
to Nintendo Switch on Nov. 14, including all of its downloadable
content, new collectibles, detective suits with special abilities, a
Joy-Con mode with gyroscopic gesture-based controls and new wide and
over-the-shoulder camera angles. Plus, the hard-boiled game will
include intuitive touch-screen controls for portable detective work.
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NBA
2K18: With big game-play improvements and stunning
graphics, NBA 2K18 will be a slam dunk for sports fans when it
launches on Sept. 15 in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch and in
stores on Oct. 17.
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EA
Sports FIFA 18: The most immersive, social and authentic
soccer game out there can be played anywhere on Nintendo Switch. FIFA
18 launches on Sept. 29.
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WWE
2K18: To complete the trifecta of awesome sports games
that can be played on the go, WWE 2K18 is also coming soon to
Nintendo Switch. Launch details will be announced at a later date.
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Lost
Sphear: This modern take on traditional RPGs from Square
Enix is coming to Nintendo Switch on Jan. 23.
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Sonic
Forces: Join the uprising by fighting back as Modern
Sonic, Classic Sonic or one of many custom Hero Characters players can
create in Sonic Forces, launching on Nov. 7.
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Resident Evil Revelations / Resident Evil
Revelations 2: The Nintendo Switch library will get two creepy
survival horror classics when Resident Evil Revelations and its
sequel, Resident Evil Revelations 2, both launch on Nov. 28.
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Flip
Wars: Fans that are enjoying the multiplayer fun of Flip
Wars can enjoy a free update soon. Once downloaded, the update
adds a new stage, new mechanics, local wireless multiplayer, Class
Matches and a new online* battle mode.
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Morphies Law: Players can change their size to change
their powers in Morphies Law, a local and online* team-based
multiplayer shooter launching first on Nintendo Switch as a console
exclusive this winter.
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Arena of Valor: Explore and command a roster of more
than 35 fearless heroes in this free-to-start multiplayer online*
battle arena game. With roles like Tanks, Assassins, Mages and
Warriors, build a powerful team with friends to crush opponents in
real-time battles. The Arena of Valor beta test version will be
available for free this winter.
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Nindies! Nindies! Nindies!: Dozens of indie games are coming
over the next few months. These include the underground platforming
action of SteamWorld
Dig 2 and the golf-RPG Golf
Story in September; the four-player** action game Nine
Parchments and combo-based puzzle game Battle
Chef Brigade this holiday season; randomly constructed sequel Super
Meat Boy Forever in 2018; and tactical RPG Tiny Metal
launching in the future.
amiibo
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The Legend of Zelda Champions: Four amiibo
figures based on the Champions from The
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Daruk, Mipha, Revali and
Urbosa - launch in stores on Nov. 10 (sold separately). Tapping these
amiibo while playing the game will summon special headgear for Link
based on that Champion's Divine Beast. Additional functionality for
these amiibo will be revealed in the future.
Nintendo 3DS
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Pokémon
Ultra Sun / Pokémon
Ultra Moon: The new games feature customizable main
characters who embark on a new adventure. An untold story unfolds on a
grand scale, where the Legendary Pokémon that steals light, Necrozma,
has transformed into two new forms: Dusk Mane Necrozma, who took over
Solgaleo, and Dawn Wings Necrozma who took over Lunala. Fans who
purchase and activate**** the game by Jan. 10 can get a special gift
Rockruff, who will evolve into a Dusk Form Lycanroc, new to the world
of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. Fans who
download the digital version of Pokémon Ultra Sun or Pokémon
Ultra Moon by Jan. 10 will receive 12 Quick Balls. Finally, a cool
Poké Ball-themed New
Nintendo 2DS XL system will launch separately two weeks prior on
Nov. 3.
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White + Orange (News - Alert) New Nintendo 2DS XL: On Oct. 6 the White +
Orange edition of the New Nintendo 2DS XL system will launch in stores
at a suggested retail price of $149.99.
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Mario
Party: The Top 100: For the first time, 100 of the top
mini-games from the console Mario Party games can be played on
a hand-held system. Mario Party: The Top 100 supports local
Download Play, so up to four players who each own a Nintendo 3DS
family system can enjoy the game together with only one game card.
Take a tour through all the mischief, magic and memories the series
has to offer when it launches on Nov. 10.
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Kirby:
Battle Royale: Kirby is about to enter a tournament
against his toughest rival yet … himself! The pink puffball's new game
offers a variety of ways to fight in both single- and multiplayer
modes. Kirby: Battle Royale launches on Jan. 19. Fans can head
to https://kirby.nintendo.com/poll
to celebrate Kirby's 25th anniversary and vote for their
favorite copy ability!
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LAYTON'S
MYSTERY JOURNEY: Katrielle and the Millionaires' Conspiracy:
Katrielle Layton, daughter of the famous Professor Layton, is on the
case! Detectives-in-the-making that play the game on a Nintendo 3DS
family system will receive an exclusive in-game Flora costume. The
game launches on Oct. 6.
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Mario
& Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions: When the
game launches on Oct. 6, players will be able to use the new Goomba
and Koopa Troopa amiibo - or the existing Boo amiibo - to get
additional stamp sheets that offer items in both of the game's modes.
More information about amiibo compatibility will be revealed in the
future.
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YO-KAI
WATCH 2: Psychic Specters: With new content and features, YO-KAI
WATCH 2: Psychic Specters is the definitive version of YO-KAI
WATCH 2. The game launches on Sept. 29, but anyone that owns any
version of YO-KAI WATCH 2 can download a free "Oni Evolution"
software update starting Sept. 14. It adds the Yo-kai Watch Psychic
Blasters mode with additional bosses to battle against, the chance to
befriend new Yo-kai and more. This update is also required to transfer
save data from YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits and YO-KAI WATCH
2: Fleshy Souls to the YO-KAI WATCH 2: Psychic Specters
game.
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Minecraft:
New Nintendo 3DS Edition: Fans of Minecraft will
have another way to play the hit creation game when it comes to New
Nintendo 3DS systems. This portable version of the game comes with
Survival and Creative modes, five skin packs and two texture packs. Minecraft:
New Nintendo 3DS Edition launches in Nintendo eShop today. The
packaged version will launch at a later date.
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The
Alliance Alive: Nine characters' paths will converge in
this old-school RPG from role-playing powerhouse ATLUS. The
Alliance Alive launches in early 2018.
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Radiant
Historia: Perfect Chronology: The gorgeous launch edition
of Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology will include a
collector's box with an art book and decal sheet. Radiant Historia:
Perfect Chronology launches for Nintendo 3DS in early 2018.
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Etrian
Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth: Starting today, fans of the Etrian
Odyssey series can download a free demo for Etrian Odyssey V:
Beyond the Myth in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS before the game
launches this fall.
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Shin
Megami Tensei: Strange Journey Redux: When Shin Megami
Tensei: Strange Journey returns on Nintendo 3DS in early 2018,
expect it to do so with new story content, additional endings, a new
dungeon to explore and enhanced graphics.
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Two New Games, Two Beloved Series: The next game in the Ace
Attorney series, Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney, launches in
November. The action-packed Fire
Emblem Warriors game launches Oct. 20 for New Nintendo 3DS
systems only.
Remember that Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems
feature parental
controls that let adults manage the content their children can
access. For more information about other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/switch/
or http://www.nintendo.com/3ds.
*Nintendo Account required. Online services and features, including
online gameplay, are free until the paid Nintendo Switch Online Service
launches in 2018.
**Additional accessories are required for multiplayer mode and are sold
separately.
***Additional games and systems are required for multiplayer mode and
are sold separately.
****Visit Pokemon.com for full details on how to receive the in-game
special gift.
About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of
interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan,
manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch™
system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of portable systems.
Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™,
Nintendo has sold more than 4.4 billion video games and more than 703
million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the
Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™,
Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™ family of systems, Super NES™,
Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™
and Wii U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that
have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong,
Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of
America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for
Nintendo's operations in the Americas. For more information about
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