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Beyond Mario and Pokémon: Nintendo Direct Showcases Diverse Indie, Partner, and Classic Titles for Switch Consoles

Sam Greenwood

Nintendo’s Direct on September 12, 2025, showcased a diverse lineup of upcoming games for Switch and Switch 2, including new titles from major franchises like Fire Emblem and Metroid Prime. The presentation emphasized an inclusive gaming ecosystem, featuring both first-party titles and significant third-party releases, catering to a wide array of player preferences. Continue reading Beyond Mario and Pokémon: Nintendo Direct Showcases Diverse Indie, Partner, and Classic Titles for Switch Consoles

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Nintendo Celebrates 40 Years of Mario with a New Movie, Game Re-releases, and Fresh Adventures; Fan Reactions Mixed on Pricing

Sam Greenwood

The September 12, 2025 Nintendo Direct highlighted the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. with a new animated film and game re-releases. However, fan dissatisfaction surfaced regarding pricing strategies for bundles and amiibo figures. Despite excitement for new titles, Nintendo faces challenges in balancing nostalgia with consumer value in its approach. Continue reading Nintendo Celebrates 40 Years of Mario with a New Movie, Game Re-releases, and Fresh Adventures; Fan Reactions Mixed on Pricing

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Pokémon Enters the Life Sim Genre with “Pokopia” and Expands Legends: Z-A with Mega Evolution DLC at Nintendo Direct

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Nintendo’s latest Direct unveiled “Pokémon Pokopia,” the franchise’s first life simulation game where players build a Pokémon paradise, featuring Ditto as a human-like protagonist. Additionally, the “Mega Dimension” DLC for “Pokémon Legends: Z-A” was announced, introducing new Mega Evolutions including Mega Raichu X and Y, though some found the DLC announcement’s timing ahead of the main game’s launch peculiar. Continue reading Pokémon Enters the Life Sim Genre with “Pokopia” and Expands Legends: Z-A with Mega Evolution DLC at Nintendo Direct

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Super Smash Bros Direct Fall 2018

Sam Greenwood

On Thursday (didn’t realize that I hadn’t posted it) Nintendo and Sora Ltd (hosted by Masahiro Sakurai) held the “final Direct before Super Smash Bros Ultimate” . In the Direct they announced the last two characters before release. They also announced a new game mode and a whole bunch of new features. Characters Before the direct there were 72 characters (heres a list).. The first new characters that was announced was Ken from the Street Fighter series, his model is based on Super Street Fighter 2. The last characters announced was Insinaroar an Alola Region Pokèmon, they said that it uses “traditional wrestling moves”.  Amiibos They … Continue reading Super Smash Bros Direct Fall 2018

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Nintendo Direct 01/11/2018

Sam Greenwood

With a great trailer they announced that Dark Souls is coming to Nintendo Switch on Nay 25th it will include the previously realeced DLC. The next thing that was announced was that The World Ends With You Remix sometine this year Kirby Star Allies Comes out March 23rd The Deffinitive Edition of Legend Of Zelda Spinoff Hyrule Wariors is coming to Nintendo Switch this Spring Msrio Tennis Aces is a new Mario Tennis game coming to Switch this Spring. A new mini-game hosted by Luigi called Balloon World is coming to #SuperMarioOdyssey in a free update next month! Move up … Continue reading Nintendo Direct 01/11/2018