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06/21 Nintendo Direct MegaThread: With Announcement and links to their dedicated posts! (self.nintendo)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by slimerancher to c/nintendo
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This is the MegaThread for Nintendo Direct today, 06/23 at 7am P.T. As for this moment, that's about in 4 hours.

Please use this thread for all the discussion, hype, and reactions. You can still make separate threads with trailers or news from Direct, as it happens.

After the event, this description will be updated with all the announcements, and a direct link to video, for those who have missed it.

YouTube link for Direct

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7t5jnpkCkI

Announcements (also added link to the related posts of each announcement)

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[–] [email protected] 44 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Super Mario RPG coming to Switch was NOT on my bingo card, but what an awesome surprise. The game that originally made me fall in love with the turn based RPG genre.

[–] slimerancher 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have never played it. Can't wait for the release.

[–] handhookcardoor 9 points 1 year ago

Same here! Excited to finally try it!

[–] Omgarm 8 points 1 year ago

Same here! I'm 33 but Geno was a fan favourite on GameFAQs back in the day.

[–] amtwon 23 points 1 year ago (1 children)

hype hype hype hype hype hype hype hype

[–] slimerancher 11 points 1 year ago

My body is Reggie!

[–] mekkagodzilla 20 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I was not expecting Pikmin 1 and 2 HD ports, but I'll take them.

I'll wait for the physical release to have all 4 and show them to my grand kids 25 years from now, for the release of Pikmin 5.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

Nintendo is really starting to push Pikmin again and I love it. Glad to have all the games on the switch. Capitalize on the popularity of the system to grow the franchise. Hopefully it's not another 25 years this time!

[–] slimerancher 4 points 1 year ago

Haha, let's hope we don't have to wait that long, but you never know with Nintendo, if they think they don't have any new idea for the game, it is going to disappear in their locker for next 20 years.

[–] MattyXarope 14 points 1 year ago

Super Mario RPG let's goooooo

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Come on Wind Waker and Twilight Princess HD Remake physical release on Switch! Big Brother Nintendo, I know you can do it!

[–] jecht360 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A Wind Waker HD version for Switch would literally be the fastest way for Nintendo to get money from me.

[–] Hyrulian 11 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Super Mario Bros. Wonder looks like just the breath of fresh air the 2D Platformer Mario games desperately need. While I enjoyed the "New Super Mario Bros." games, there's no denying they've gotten very stale and if you've played one you've basically played them all. This looks entirely unique and different.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

It seems to be injecting a serious does of Nintendo quirk into the traditional 2d Mario platforming formula. I'm excited to see how it all turns out!

[–] Noctis 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Oh man, Star Ocean looks awesome

[–] Sans_outside 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Agree, never finished the PS version. Would have like to see the option to play either the original or the 2D remake.

[–] Protoknuckles 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is there an easy way to play the original anywhere?

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[–] Dougas 10 points 1 year ago (2 children)

10/10 direct for me because of the new 2D Mario.

[–] Zarxrax 5 points 1 year ago

I wasn't a huge fan of the NSMB series, and it always felt like they were just playing it safe. This one seems to have a similar look, but it appears they are trying some really original ideas with it.

[–] slimerancher 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Yeah, it looks really fun. And not just new 2D Mario. Super Mario RPG Remake and Detective Pikachu, not to mention teaser for a new Princess Peach game.

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[–] xfts 10 points 1 year ago

Very excited for the Super Mario RPG remake. It genuinely looks fantastic.

[–] pyyp 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

New 2d Mario!!!

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[–] CameronBanga 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Here’s hoping for anything Starfox.

[–] slimerancher 5 points 1 year ago

Sorry mate, better luck next time!

[–] Miimikko 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

Can't wait for the Arkham games to run like shit.

Nice idea though.

[–] slimerancher 6 points 1 year ago

First 2 games were on PS3, so should run fine. Even Arkham Knight was early PS4, so with good optimization shouldn't be a big issue.

Will have to wait and see the actual port.

[–] SpaceAape 3 points 1 year ago

I remember reading somewhere long ago that the shield tv had the processing & gaming power of an Xbox 360. The shield tv shares the same chip as the Switch, And those games are X360 era. In practice though it doesn't seem to work very well.

[–] shon 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I was just telling my girlfriend we need to play Pikmin before pikmin 4 comes out. We pre-ordered it when we got tears of the kingdom with the NSO voucher

[–] slimerancher 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I haven't played any Pikmin game. Was thinking about starting 3 after TotK, but I wonder if I should start with the first one...

Going to see the trailer and reviews to see what condition the games are in, before making a decision.

[–] IcedRaginCajun 6 points 1 year ago (5 children)

You can't go wrong with any of them, as they are all a bit unique in their own way.

  1. Overarching timer forcing you to work somewhat efficiently to complete the game. Puzzles and difficulty are definitely the easiest in the series, but still provide a fun challenge to newcomers and veterans alike
  2. No overarching timer allowing for a more laid back approach to completing. Introduces a 2nd captain and much more challenging/replayable end game content (a lot of people hold P2 in very high regards, and consider the end game content to be the most difficult in the series)
  3. Technically there is an overarching timer, but it's implemented in such a way that doesn't create as much stress or pressure like the timer from P1 does. Introduces multiple captains that add another layer of complexity to puzzles as well as optimizing your daily efficiency. Has a very helpful world map that shows the location of objectives, captains, and loose Pikmin. The Deluxe edition has a slew of additional content that I haven't even fully completed, but I believe they're "prequel" missions that help to explain some of the events that happen before the start of the game.
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[–] pathief 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Holiday season is feeling a little weak for nintendo, no?

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Assuming this is actually Switch footage in this Sonic Superstars trailer, it seems to look and perform better on the Switch than I expected. Will still probably be picking that up on PS5, though.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Super Mario RPG & Persona 5 Tactica on the same day oooo

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[–] joekar1990 5 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Excited for Mario RPG and Pikmin. Fae Farms looks similar game concept to Stardew Valley to me.

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[–] Noctis 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Fire Emblem 4 remake incoming!

[–] Palteos 4 points 1 year ago

Probably one of the darkest entries in the series.

[–] slimerancher 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is that the GBA one?

[–] Palteos 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

No, it's the second one on SNES. Genealogy of Holy War.

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[–] AliasWyvernspur 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Hyped for RPG and Wonder. Not much else piqued my interest (Peach game didn’t show enough to judge). Kamek as a racer, tho…

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[–] Auskeek 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I've definitely overhyped myself for this. Nothing interesting for me in the first 9 minutes, but holding out hope for a Metroid Prime 2+3 Remaster.

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[–] SpaceAape 4 points 1 year ago (3 children)

What does everyone think of Palia?

[–] mvu 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Looked a bit generic but may be fun w/ non-gamer partner

Little skeeved out by the free to play bit tho...

[–] SpaceAape 3 points 1 year ago

Yeah I'm not thrilled about that, probably gonna be filled with paid content. I like slower paced games like that though, and like the social aspect as long as it isn't neutered.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Mythforce's graphics are absolutely beautiful.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I didn't watch, but the list of announced games seems pretty decent. Looking forward to a new 2D Mario game, though I hope it doesn't feel as weird/floaty as NSMB did.

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[–] Zed 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Oh my God, I'm beyond HYPED for the Arkham Trilogy, I've always wanted to have them on the switch, it's going right to my wishlist !!

[–] slimerancher 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

If you have never played them, they are great games. One of the best super-hero game series, which raised the bar for all the games that follow, even then I would say only Insomniac's Spider-man has come close to it, but that's a very different game.

I just hope they are good ports!

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