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Catch What You Missed In Yesterday's Nintendo Direct
Nintendo livestreamed a Direct today, their first since January, showcasing 3DS and Switch titles for the first half of 2018. While a lot of the announcements were detailing things they have previously announced, a few big and small announcements also came through. Didn't have time to watch it? We got you covered.
3DS
WarioWare Gold Announced – The 3DS compilation brings together all a number of microgames from the series' history in all different styles.
Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers Comes West May 24 – The newest 3DS Dillon game is more action-and-speed focused.
Luigi's Mansion Coming To 3DS This Year – A 3DS remake of Luigi's Mansion arrives later this year.
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story Coming To 3DS – The third Mario & Luigi title is being remade with new content for 2019.
Switch
Okami Coming To Switch – Hideki Kamiya's Zelda-like adventure is wielding its paintbrush on Switch with multiple control options.
Sushi Striker: Way of the Sushido Coming to Switch – The puzzle game announced for 3DS is also coming to Switch.
Octopath Traveler Releasing July 13 – The classic-looking JRPG will have a special edition, as well.
More Details For Travis Strikes Again – The 2018 title goes through different action levels with new bosses.
Dark Souls Getting Amiibo – Praise the sun with Solaire's Amiibo on Switch.
Mario Tennis Aces Arrives in June – The tennis game also has optional Wii Sports-like motion controls.
Captain Toad Coming To 3DS And Switch – The Switch version will have new content from Mario Odyssey.
Undertale Announced For Switch – The much-loved RPG is coming to Switch in the future.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole Coming to Switch – You can buy it on April 24.
Little Nightmares Getting A Complete Edition – It includes all the DLC and a Pac-Man mask with the Amiibo.
Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy On Switch – The first three Crash games arrive on a Nintendo console for the first time.
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition Releases May 18 – The game includes all the DLC from other versions.
Splatoon 2 Gets Free And Paid Expansions – Play as an Octoling in a new story mode.
ARMS Online Tournament – Show the world you rock at ARMS.
Kirby Updates Add Characters – Star Allies adds some oldschool Kirby characters.
Super Smash Bros. For Switch Announce – Inklings join the fight.
You can also watch the Nintendo Direct right here.
What did you think of Nintendo's show today?
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