Nintendo Direct

It's that time of the year again; the first Nintendo Direct of 2023 is upon us. Today, Nintendo is holding one of its trademark video game showcases toward ...

Is it finally time for us to see [Metroid Prime 4 ](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/metroid-prime-4-release-date-trailer-gameplay-story-news/)in action? Nintendo’s official description for today’s showcase is fairly vague, only stating that it will contain “information mostly focused on Nintendo Switch games launching in the first half of 2023.” Thankfully, we have a pretty clear idea of which games that’s likely referring to. The first Nintendo Direct of 2023 will start at 2 p.m. Of course, sites like IGN and GameSpot and various Nintendo influencers will likely co-stream the event as well. It’s that time of the year again; the first Nintendo Direct of 2023 is upon us. Today, Nintendo is holding one of its trademark video game showcases toward the start of the year in order to tease what players can expect from the company for the rest of 2023.

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Eaton Corvinus says: This is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime event! samharper says: Can't wait to see what new Wii U and 3DS games I'll be able to buy from the eShop on the 28th of March 2023And yet I'm still going to be whooping with delight at the prospect of spending another £40 on a game I already own if they announce Xenoblade Chronicles X. Gave up hope of Twilight Princess & Windwaker re-releases.I'd love for those ports to appear now, but also I imagine they'll be full-price and maybe Nintendo wants us to save our money for Tears of the Kingdom? I'd take a port of GX, to be honest. Such a different culture to the dude-i-ness of the exbox shows. Go on then, spill the beans - are we really going to see a new F-Zero tonight? What a time to be alive! Arms was beautiful, but alas I think it will be the only one of its kind. It definitely feels like the right way to play the game too. hazywaze says: I love the formal style of the execs. Tonight's the big one - or at least it really should be - in which the veil will be properly lifted from the next big Zelda and we finally learn more about Tears of the Kingdom. I'll be doing a proper goodbye in due course but I wanted to say a fond farewell to everyone here.

Today a college campus will have extra police officers and K9 units walking around after a joke email from a student to a professor.

Police then confirmed that the person who sent the original email, currently believed to be a student, replied to the professor via another email and admitted that it was all a “bad joke” referencing today’s Direct. Even Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser is [hinting at a big show](https://twitter.com/thetruebowser/status/1622972026486149121). The last big Nintendo Direct happened in September 2022 and provided new information about [The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom](https://kotaku.com/the-legend-of-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-dragons-switch-1849601759) and [Fire Emblem Engage](https://kotaku.com/fire-emblem-engage-review-nintendo-switch-three-houses-1850059780), so people are excited to see what the company is going to show off this time. The student asked the professor to cancel class due to an upcoming “once-in-a-lifetime event.” The event? [it had a 40-minute Direct presentation set to premiere February 8](https://kotaku.com/nintendo-direct-livestream-date-how-to-stream-tears-1850082369), which is today. Today a college campus will have extra police officers and K9 units walking around after a joke email from a student to a professor.

The show is focused on the first half of 2023, with a number of Switch games getting the spotlight over about 40 minutes. Expectations are high, as it has been ...

Here's the Nintendo Direct start time and how to watch the presentation live. To make things easier for you, however, we also have the stream embedded right here, so you can watch it in its entirety without needing to even leave this page. Original story: The latest Nintendo Direct presentation is today, February 8, and it begins very soon.

An individual hoping to enjoy today's Nintendo Direct, believed to be a student at California State University Fullerton, has caused the campus' Acting ...

Regardless, the University will see increased security throughout the day out of "an abundance of caution". In this case, someone's excitement seemed to get the better of them. [CSUF Police Department's Twitter page](https://twitter.com/csufpd/status/1623207864906170368) (thanks, [Nintendo Everything](https://nintendoeverything.com/university-student-asks-professor-to-cancel-class-due-to-todays-nintendo-direct-with-email-containing-perceived-vague-threat/)), with Acting Chief Scot Willey confirming that a professor at the University had received an email referencing a "once-in-a-lifetime event" occurring on February 8th and suggesting that class should be cancelled.

An investigation into a threatening email has agreed that it was a 'bad joke' from someone who's just excited about the Nintendo Direct.

[check our Gaming page](https://metro.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/). This is the same state where The student also wrote that the class should be cancelled for ‘the good of humanity.’ [Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom to cost £70 according to deleted listing](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/08/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-to-cost-70-according-to-deleted-listing-18244118/?ico=more_text_links) [Nintendo gives staff pay rise despite a fall in profits](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/07/nintendo-gives-staff-pay-rise-despite-a-fall-in-profits-18241706/?ico=more_text_links) [tonight’s Nintendo Direct](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/07/nintendo-direct-confirmed-for-this-wednesday-and-its-40-minutes-long-18239837/).

A Californian Nintendo fan has sparked a major security scare at their university, following a "bad joke" email designe…

After the alarm was raised, the culprit "reached back out to the professor via email admitting it was a bad joke regarding the Nintendo Direct event," California State University Police wrote. The majority of those shootings occured in California, including the mass shooting at Monterey Park that left 12 dead, which gained global media attention. [statement](https://twitter.com/csufpd/status/1623207864906170368) on the perceived threat, after a professor was told via anonymous email to call off their class due to a "once-in-a-lifetime event" set to occur.

The first trailer for Tears of the Kingdom was released during Nintendo's E3 2019 presentation; since then we've had two more trailers. We've seen a grand total ...

It’s very possible that we won’t actually hear much about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom tonight. The biggest criticism towards Breath of the Wild was definitely the lack of traditional Zelda dungeons seen in every game since A Link to the Past. However, it looks like Tears of the Kingdom could be even more expensive. Especially compared to the mediocre-looking titles the likes of Ubisoft are charging the same price for, like Skull and Bones. On the other hand, classic The Legend of Zelda dungeons revolved around finding a specific key item which was required to solve the puzzles within them. Perhaps we could see a similar move made for Tears of the Kingdom. Considering that Tears of the Kingdom is rumoured to be the [last major release](https://www.mirror.co.uk/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-release-set-29124575) for the almost six-year-old [Nintendo Switch](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/nintendo-switch) console, we're hoping to see a deep-dive into the title, to see how it plans to differentiate itself from the incredible [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/legend-zelda-breath-wild-review-9928480). For those unfamiliar, The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask reused assets from Ocarina of Time. The first trailer saw Link and Zelda exploring an underground cave and discovering the dishevelled corpse of what looks like Ganon. I can’t imagine they’ll suddenly deviate and make a highly-cinematic experience that holds your hand the entire game, but that sense of wonder and discovery needs to be kept for the upcoming sequel. What makes Breath of the Wild so incredible is just how freeing it is. Meanwhile, after the first 30 or so minutes spent in Breath of the Wild, you can do whatever you want.

Nintendo is back to showcase its latest Direct presentation, this time putting the focus on "mostly" games launching for the Nintendo Switch in the first half ...

[The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom](games/nintendo-switch/legend_of_zelda_tears_of_the_kingdom), [Pikmin 4](games/nintendo-switch/pikmin_4), [Octopath Traveler II](games/nintendo-switch/octopath_traveler_ii), and more. We'll be manning the live chat too, so we'll be right here to join in the fun! The showcase kicks off at 10pm GMT / 2pm PT / 5pm ET / Thursday 8am (AET), so please...

Nintendo has announced its first Nintendo Direct presentation of 2023 will be today and is set to feature games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the ...

[Square Enix](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/square-enix) titles, Octopath Traveler 2 and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy Final Bar Line both be released later this month on February 24 and February 16 respectively. Speculation reached a boiling point last week when a [Nintendo eShop update](https://www.mirror.co.uk/gaming/zelda-tears-kingdom-nintendo-direct-29092607) for The Legend of [Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom)was discovered. While I highly doubt that Pikmin 4 will launch in the first half of 2023, I would be shocked if we didn't get a look at everyone's favourite little plant guys in tonight's direct. Not much is known about the title as of yet, so I imagine a decent chunk of time will be dedicated to it during the presentation. Along the way, she meets the demon cat Cheshire (who was featured prominently in Bayonetta 3), who seems to do the majority of the battling for young Cereza. Perhaps we could see the long-awaited return of Metroid Prime 4. [Nintendo Switch](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/nintendo-switch) owners have been impatiently waiting for a new [Nintendo](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/nintendo) Direct presentation, since well, the minute the last one ended! The strategy title was delayed last year because of concerns about inappropriate timing due to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. We're too excited about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, so we're omitting it here and have made a separate post on Rumours have been circulating that Nintendo is gearing up for a release, maybe even as soon as this week if a rumour from a Wal-Mart worker posted on I can’t imagine this getting much screen time due to it being a known quantity, but hopefully, Nintendo has a few more surprises for returning players than a new copy ability and minigame. The presentation is set to be “roughly 40 minutes” long, according to Nintendo.

The 40-minute Nintendo Direct start time and how watch. Will we see Zelda, Metroid and Switch Pro?

If it stands, this will be the first Nintendo game to sell for $70. This storybook-styled prequel to last year's massive hit game is departure for the series; rather than a melee-combat adventure this release is a co-op puzzle-based narrative. This is one of the greatest game designs ever, and we can play it again on Switch… A remaster of We Love Katamari coming to Nintendo Switch and there's new challenges – coming 2 June. The first Nintendo Direct of 2023 is happening later today / tonight, and this one could be the biggest in years. Sure, Metroid Prime is one of the greatest games ever made, and who doesn't want to replay it with remastered visuals?

The first major Nintendo Direct of 2023 arrived with plenty of solid surprises, including looks at upcoming games.

We Love Katamari is getting a new Nintendo Switch remaster, allowing players to roll, and roll, and roll, to their heart’s content. In this adventure, you’ll be able to take on a variety of jobs, and live your very own fantasy life. Next up, a new trailer for Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe was revealed. It arrives later today on the Nintendo eShop. Next up, a new trailer for Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE was revealed. This game is retextured and rebuilt, and features new dual stick controls. It arrives in June 2023. Next up, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania got a new trailer. In this adventure, you’ll traverse a side-scrolling world filled with danger, unlock new abilities, and find secret areas. In this style adventure game, you’ll be able to create new looks, share them with your friends, and eventually become a renowned style influencer. Next up, Disney Illusion Island got a new trailer. Nintendo sure knows how to put on a show, and this latest one was no exception.

The Nintendo Direct 2023 event will be going live later this evening, with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost ...

Here are some of the games we're expecting to hear more about this evening: [last major release](https://www.mirror.co.uk/gaming/nintendo-switch-2-release-set-29124575) for the current iteration of the [Nintendo Switch](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/nintendo-switch) console. The Nintendo Direct for February 2023 aired this evening at 10pm GMT / 5pm ET / 2pm PST. We're excited to see how it plans to differentiate itself from the incredible [The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild](https://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/legend-zelda-breath-wild-review-9928480), the previous Zelda release. Nintendo Direct February 2023 – ten-minute warning! Nintendo Direct February 2023 – five-minute warning! We'll embed the YouTube live stream below so that you can hit play and get watching straight away. Nintendo Direct February 2023 Nintendo Direct February 2023 – Tron: Identity Nintendo Direct February 2023 – NO ZELDA? Nintendo Direct February 2023 – The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Nintendo Direct February 2023 – How to Watch

Nintendo's hotly-anticipated February 2023 showcase is over, and we now have a much clearer idea of what's coming to Sw…

Here's the new trailer: And it's out now on the eShop! The physical version launches 3rd March. Here's the trailer: And more from Level 5: a new Professor Layton! More games will be added in the future. That's a wrap! The trailer also teased Pack 3 and 4. The first wave features Inkopolis, and launches this spring. Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass Pack 2 got its time to shine in the Nintendo Direct. Here are all the announcements, trailers and news Nintendo give the gaming world. It's called Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection.

It was an exciting show that gave us a brand-new look at The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, a shadow drop of Metroid Prime Remastered, the reveal of ...

The original We Love Katamari is getting the remaster treatment and will be released on Switch on June 2, 2023. Fans will be able to return to Dead Cells on March 6 and find that it has been invaded by the world of Castlevania. When Harmony is released in June, it will challenge players with tough choices and challenge of saving her world and Reverie. Fans will be happy to know that 24 of the games characters have also recieved new illustrations in-game. If that wait it too much to bear, a demo will be available on the Nintendo eShop later today. Later this year, Volume 4 of the Expansion Pack will arrive and will contain a new story scenario for players to experience. [Wave 4 of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Pass will be released in Spring 2023](/articles/mario-kart-8-deluxe-booster-course-pass-wave-4-coming-soon-features-birdo) and adds a new course in Yoshi's Island and new racer in Birdo. The Game Boy Advance games that will be available at launch are The Legend of Zelda: Minish Cap, Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. Fans will soon be able to jump back into Kirby's Return to Dream Land, and today's Nintendo Direct gave us another look at the remaster of the 2011 Wii title. Alongside seeing the familiar Pikmin that will be helping us out on our journey, we also got our first look at a dog-like creature named Oatchi who will be helping us on our journeys. Physical copies of the game will also be available on February 22. The collector's edition, on the other hand, will cost $129.99 and it includes a physical version of the game, an artbook, a Steelbook case, an Iconart steel poster, and a set of four pin badges.

Here is a list of all Nintendo Switch games announced or shown at the Nintendo Direct on February 8, 2023, like Metroid Prime Remastered.

Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. Pre-orders are available now in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. Pre-orders are available now in Nintendo eShop, at retail and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. Roll in a classroom, a zoo and space as the pint-sized princely son with orders to restore the twinkle back in the heavens. [Blanc], the poetic tale of a wolf cub and a fawn, which launches Feb. Pre-orders begin today in Nintendo eShop, at retail and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. Pre-orders for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are available now in Nintendo eShop, at retail and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. The Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass, which includes four waves releasing through the end of 2023, is available for purchase now in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. The digital version of Metroid Prime Remastered launches in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com … You can play Game Boy games with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership, or play both Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games with an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership … Local and online play is supported for compatible games, and up to four players can play together online for the first time. A demo containing the game’s opening hours will be available in Nintendo eShop …

Not every game announced in one region features in the promotions for another.

[I said at the end of my Shin-Chan blog](https://kotaku.com/shin-chan-my-summer-vacation-boku-no-natsuyasumi-1849504058) that “I can only hope this one sells enough, or at least attracts enough attention, to convince someone to release some of the older games in English as well”, but that applies just as much to new games as well! Other times it’s not until you circle back around and check out the Japanese video that you realise it contained news of a new Summer Vacation game. [the games announced or showcased on a Nintendo Direct are the same in the West as they are in Japan](https://kotaku.com/nintendo-direct-metroid-prime-pikmin-zelda-totk-trailer-1850090239).

Nintendo broadcast its February 2023 Direct event on Wednesday, showcasing its slate of games for the first half of the year, including The Legend of Zelda: ...

A new Professor Layton game is coming, and Nintendo has kept things very mysterious, showing just the title and nothing else. The Game Boy titles are available with a Nintendo Switch Online membership, while the Game Boy Advance games (with Game Boy games) are available with a membership and expansion pass. The puzzle game is a sequel to Katamari Damacy, and in it, the player controls a rolly-polly character who collects a whole bunch of stuff — you know, in classic Katamari style. It’s called Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. It’s coming to the Nintendo eShop later today, and a physical version is coming to stores Feb. It’s a new IP from XSEED, and it’s coming to Nintendo Switch exclusively in 2023. [original Metroid Prime is getting a remastered version](https://www.polygon.com/e/17893064) on Nintendo Switch, adding dual-stick controls to the classic GameCube game. The JRPG franchise was abandoned after Origins while developer Monolith Soft worked on other projects, like the [Xenoblade Chronicles](https://www.polygon.com/game/xenoblade-chronicles/5416) games. [a slate of Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games](https://www.polygon.com/e/23355812) to Nintendo Switch Online. On Wednesday, Nintendo gave the upcoming strategy game a release date: July 21. [The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom](https://www.polygon.com/e/23355380) months away from its May 12 release date, Nintendo is sharing another look into the 2023 game. [the revival of the decades-dormant Samba de Amigo franchise](https://www.polygon.com/23591484/samba-de-amigo-nintendo-switch-release-date-sega-party-central) and remasters of Nintendo games from previous-generation consoles.

Games! Games! Games! - It's been and gone — the first Nintendo Direct of 2023. It was another 40+ minute show packed wit...

The game is the latest title by Kaz Ayabe (Boku no Natsuyasumi series creator) of Millennium Kitchen, who is known for creating many nostalgic summer vacation and childhood-themed games, and will be published by Spike Chunsoft." It's been and gone — the first Nintendo Direct of 2023. [Pikmin 4](games/nintendo-switch/pikmin_4) — 21st July 2023 [Xenoblade Chronicles 3](games/nintendo-switch/xenoblade_chronicles_3) Expansion Pass DLC Vol.

Another fan-friendly reveal came a little later in the Direct even, when Nintendo announced Metroid Prime Remastered. As the name suggests, this is a modern ...

A limited selection of games including Tetris, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX, and Super Mario Land 2 are on there now, with more to follow. The initial selection includes such treats as Mario Kart: Super Circuit and The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, both of which somehow feel like overlooked gems amidst Nintendo’s formidable library. In arguably more exciting news, Game Boy Advance games have been added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack! His latest adventure will arrive on May 12 for a bumped-up price of £59.99 – at least direct from Nintendo. Another fan-friendly reveal came a little later in the Direct even, when Nintendo announced Metroid Prime Remastered. Also, Nintendo finally announced a release date for Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp: April 21.

Zelda news and Metroid Prime Remastered, you say? All the news from the Nintendo Direct February 2023 showcase.

This included a look at the next wave of The best bit about Tears of the Kingdom’s presence in the February Direct was that there was no much-feared news of a delay to the release date. Coming in two waves, the first arriving in Spring, players will get to revisit the original game’s Inkopolis hub, complete with some familiar shopkeepers. Splatoon 3’s single-player portion was good fun, but we were hoping something a bit meatier would arrive down the line and ‘Side Order’ looks like it could fill that void. While packed with gameplay footage, Nintendo is still keeping the game’s finer details shrouded in secrecy. More importantly, we met the space dog Oatchi ( After watching the best trailer for the game yet at least 10 times, we can’t wait any longer than that. More titles for both platforms will be added in the future. It’s been a long time coming, but Nintendo Switch Online is finally getting Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles. Retro gamers were very well catered for, and as expected, we got our meatiest trailer yet for the sequel to what many consider to be the best video game ever made. We were blown away by the Intergalactic bounty hunter Samus Aran’s legendary first 3D outing has been high on the need-for-Switch list for years.

The latest Nintendo Direct showcase has revealed an impressively busy release schedule for the Nintendo Switch over the next six months.

The second game wasn’t released in Europe and was called Baten Kaitos Origins in the US, if you’re wondering where Baten Kaitos 2 came from, but we can only imagine the card-based battling was more popular in Japan than it was in the West as this seems a surprising amount of effort for such an obscure franchise. Ultimately, it neither confirmed or refuted rumours that Nintendo’s schedules will start thinning out after that, in preparation for a new console, but either way there seems to be plenty of interesting new games to tide you over for now. Since there were no farming sims this time the theme for this Direct seemed to be detective games, which is fine by us, especially as Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE continues to look like a lot of fun. It was hard to tell if there was actually any detective work going on in the game, or if it really was just a straight role-playing game, but it looked fun and a new IP is always welcome. Unlike the previous game, Octopath Traveler 2 is also multiformat and we already knew going in that it would be out on February 24. It still seems to be roughly the same type of graphic adventure but with a much greater emphasis on branching narrative and some neat new animated visuals. Each new emblem will feature a new story mission to obtain them but the real meat of the pass is Pack 4, which features a new story campaign epilogue entitled Fell Xenologue. For obvious reasons, Nintendo never mentions if games are multiformat or not but while Harmony: The Fall Of Reverie will be ‘first for consoles’ on Switch it’ll also be released on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. Apparently it will be the biggest DLC expansion so far for Dead Cells, with two brand new levels, classic Castlevania weapons, three bosses, and a lot of fan service – including 51 songs and 12 covers. Dead Cells: Return To Castlevania was the first thing to be revealed at The Game Awards in December and very welcome it was too. Although there were no megaton announcements during the Direct there were a number of unexpected new game reveals, including Samba De Amigo: Party Central – the first proper new entry in Sega’s rhythm action franchise since the Dreamcast era. Which can’t help but fuel theories that they don’t have anything major planned after that and are getting ready for a reveal of the

The latest, and possibly last, trailer for the new Zelda reveals new gameplay features and enemies, and thankfully no increase in price.

MORE : It’s priced at $129.99 in the US, which works out as £108 here. Although they’ll no doubt be looking to make extra money via the newly revealed Collector’s Edition. [Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom to cost £70 according to deleted listing](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/08/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-to-cost-70-according-to-deleted-listing-18244118/?ico=more_text_links) [Zelda-themed Switch](https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/30/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-themed-switch-leaks-ahead-of-may-release-18014273/) and despite leaks revealing that the game will be [$70 in the US](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/08/zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-to-cost-70-according-to-deleted-listing-18244118/) (a $10 increase on Breath Of The Wild) the game will still only be £59.99 in the UK, the same price as its predecessor. [ Nintendo Direct](https://metro.co.uk/2023/02/09/nintendo-direct-round-up-splatoon-3-dlc-samba-de-amigo-ghost-trick-18253011/) but while [The Legend Of Zelda](https://metro.co.uk/tag/zelda/): Tears Of The Kingdom did round out the 44 minute long showcase we really didn’t learn that much more about it.

The latest Nintendo Direct has revealed new information on much-anticipated games, updates and even surprise releases, as Kieran Webb reports.

Choices and decision-making play an enormous factor in the outcome of the game. Not only are great titles like Tears of the Kingdom and Pikmin 4 releasing, but players are receiving the chance to buy an overwhelming amount of new content for all their favourite games. Nintendo confirmed that a collection of Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games became available via Nintendo Switch Online after the Direct concluded. This includes the introduction of a new hero called Masha and rogue-like challenge battles in the Archsage’s Gauntlet. The new Deluxe remaster of the 2011 Wii game includes a newly revealed epilogue after completing the main story. Players follow Yuma, a trainee detective, and Shinigami – the spirit haunting him. The World Party mode also allows players to challenge others from around the world in dance battles. A glimpse of two usable vehicles was featured in the gameplay trailer, showing off a large land vehicle and an even larger aircraft capable of hovering. A new Amiibo of Link was also announced, granting access to materials, weapons, and special fabric for Link’s paraglider. An enigmatic look at the Wave 2 DLC, titled Side Order, showed off a cryptic single-player experience but did not reveal a release date. These vehicles could both be the same piece of some new Sheika technology Link will use to navigate a massive new world featuring a heavier focus on sky gameplay. Time will tell if Ganon is the villainous voice featured in the trailer, as it is not confirmed whether he will return as the game’s antagonist.

Super Mario Land 2, Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, Wario Land 3, Warioware Inc., and Mario Kart Super Circuit are some of the new games that are now ...

The company announced its slate of releases for the first half of the year, [highlighting The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom](/tech/gaming/gnarly-zelda-tears-of-the-kingdom-trailer-revealed-at-nintendo-direct/), Pikmin 4 (which hits the Switch on July 21), and [Metroid Prime Remasted](/tech/gaming/metroid-prime-remastered-hits-the-nintendo-switch-right-now/). Super Mario Land 2, Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening DX, Wario Land 3, Warioware Inc., and Mario Kart Super Circuit are some of the new games that are now available on the platform. That last title was a nice surprise -- made even sweeter by the fact that you can download it on the eShop right now.

Nintendo provided some release dates, announcements, and showed off new trailer duing the Nintendo Direct this evening, and here's what you may have missed.

In the new narrative experience from DON’T NOD, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, you’ll play as Polly, a young woman who can travel between our world and Reverie, a realm where the deities live. Your decisions and the alliances you forge will actively influence the story, with a multitude of possible outcomes shaped by your actions. This action-roguelike has you assume the role of Death, Founder, and CEO of Death Incorporated. Play as Yuma, an amnesiac detective-in-training, accompanied by Shinigami, the spirit haunting him, as you delve into the ever-changing realm and get to the heart of the case. Announced during the presentation was Fashion Dreamer, a fashion game where you glam it up and share your creations on your quest to become a stylish influencer. TRON: Identity is a narrative puzzle adventure set within the TRON universe where you will uncover dangerous truths and retrieve what was lost as you navigate through the world. In the game, you will explore an open world and experience deductive reasoning. Level 5's DECAPOLICE has you playing the role of a futuristic police detective trying to solve difficult crimes. Out this summer, the games feature a card-based RPG system where split-second decisions edge you closer to victory. The Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass, which includes four waves releasing through the end of 2023, is available for purchase now in Nintendo eShop and in the My Nintendo Store on Nintendo.com. As you freely traverse the world you will meet characters from all walks of life. The new cooperative 2D platformer adventure for one to four players, has you navigating Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy through a hand-crafted world.

Zelda and Metroid Prime Remastered rightly hogged the limelight, but there were also some exciting indie games in the Nintendo Direct roster.

Still, the breadth of genres, styles and ideas on display is hard to deny; the Switch may be approaching its sixth birthday, but the level of support for it – both from major studios and relatively tiny indies – shows no sign of slowing down. There was the Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, an HD compendium of three cult JRPG classics, and Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, a revival of two JRPGs from the GameCube era. Then came Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – a sequel to the distinctly kawaii Fantasy Life that graced the Nintendo 3DS in 2012. Sea of Stars, the upcoming RPG from the creators of The Messenger, has some beautiful visuals, too. Equally colourful is Harmony: The Fall of Reverie, a new game from French developer Don’t Nod. Nor was that the only title from Level 5, who must be one of the busiest developers in Japan. There was also Professor Layton and the World of Steam, a continuation of its long-running adventure-puzzler series. The sentient radish-wrangling premise is present and correct, though the big mechanical twist here seems to be the addition of a big, soppy dog. DecaPolice looks like another action RPG in the vein of Ni No Kuni and its sequel, albeit with a more mature anime theme than the Studio Ghibli-designed fantasy of those earlier titles. Then there’s the surprise return of Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective – Capcom’s macabre adventure for the Nintendo DS that was widely overlooked on its original release in 2010. Social media’s abuzz with speculation in the build-up to each one, and then there’s plenty of chatter about what was announced afterwards – whether it’s excitement over a big reveal or disappointment that Nintendo still hasn’t got around to making a new Kid Icarus game. February 2023’s Nintendo Direct was rightly dominated by The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, finally out on 12 May after what feels like decades of teases and anticipation.