All articles tagged with #nintendo direct
Nintendo revealed a cinematic remake of Star Fox 64 for Switch 2 during its Direct presentation, featuring updated visuals, true directed cutscenes, a 60fps target, and new modes including mouse-based controls with two-player co-op and 4v4 multiplayer; price and file size were not disclosed yet.
Nintendo announced a Switch 2 remake of Star Fox 64, simply titled Star Fox, featuring upgraded visuals, new character designs, and added pre-mission cutscenes. It releases June 25, 2026, keeps the original Stage layouts but adds Switch 2-specific features like mouse targeting and Joy-Con co-pilot options. A three-map multiplayer mode pits Team Star Fox against Team Wolf, with Game Share for up to four players online or locally via Game Chat, plus an avatar-face mapping in chat. The reveal followed a Star Fox Direct, and the story references leaks from NateTheHate.
Nintendo announced Star Fox, a Star Fox 64-inspired remake, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on June 25 with a complete visual overhaul, new cinematic cutscenes, and updated gameplay including Campaign, Challenge, and 4v4 Battle Mode, plus Joy-Con 2 mouse controls and GameChat for local/online play via GameShare.
NateTheHate suggests there may not be a general Nintendo Direct until June, with rumors pointing to potential reveals like a Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake and a Star Fox project, though nothing official has been announced.
Nintendo is blocking YouTube videos that showcase Super Smash Bros. Ultimate mods, sparking speculation about a coming Nintendo Direct and potential new Smash entry or deluxe edition, with the Beefy Smash Doods highlighting the move amid long-running modding videos.
In a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Resident Evil Requiem is headed to Switch 2 and other platforms, but fans mocked Leon S. Kennedy for missing shots in a preview, fueling talk that Nintendo nerfed him to curb violence; the piece also notes censorship debates around other titles and confirms RE Requiem’s M rating with a February 27, 2026 release.
Nintendo's Direct: Partner Showcase catalogs a wide slate for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, including first-time Switch 2 appearances for Bethesda/MachineGames franchises (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition, Oblivion Remastered), as well as new exclusives like Orbitals and TOKYO SCRAMBLE, and prominent ports/sequels such as FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH and PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse, with release windows spanning early 2026 through the summer and pre-orders starting on Nintendo eShop; the event also highlights GameShare and GameChat features for online play.
Namco's 1995 arcade-only Rave Racer is finally coming to home consoles on February 26, 2026, as part of Hamster's Arcade Archives; the company also unveils Console Archives, a new line bringing classic titles like Cool Borders and Doraemon to modern systems, announced during today's Nintendo Direct.
Nintendo’s Partner Showcase revealed a sweeping lineup for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including Bethesda debuts (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle; Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition; Oblivion Remastered) and a broad slate of new and updated titles such as FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH, Orbitals, TOKYO SCRAMBLE, PRAGMATA, PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse, and more, with release windows through 2026 and beyond, pre‑orders on Nintendo eShop, and GameShare/GameChat features for multiplayer.
Nintendo’s February 2026 Direct Partner Showcase spotlighted Switch 2 and third-party publishers, kicking off with indie and anime-inspired titles like Orbitals and Paranormasight, plus a Hollow Knight shadow-drop upgrade available now. The big news included Final Fantasy VII Rebirth hitting Switch 2 on June 3, and Bethesda revealing three games coming to Switch 2 in a surprise appearance. Other highlights included Tokyo Scramble (Feb 11) with GameShare, Valheim coming to Switch 2, and a broader slate of 2026 releases and upgrades, underscoring a strong, multi‑genre lineup for Switch 2 across both indie and major franchises.
Hollow Knight is getting a Switch 2 port announced at a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, with original Switch owners eligible for a free upgrade to the Switch 2 version later today.
Before today’s Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, leaks claim Fallout 4: Anniversary Edition will receive physical Nintendo Switch 2 copies with pre-orders opening immediately after the Direct for a 28 April release (€59.99/$59.99). The report also mentions Indiana Jones and Skyrim Anniversary Edition physicals, possibly in a "code in a box" format. Fans hoping for a surprise Fallout shadow-drop may be disappointed, and all leak details should be treated with caution as the Direct approaches.
Nintendo has announced a 30‑minute Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase for February 5, focusing on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch games from third‑party developers (with occasional Nintendo-published titles). The stream will run at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM UK / 3 PM Europe and will be available on YouTube and the Nintendo Today app; coverage of the event will be provided during and after the presentation.
Nintendo announced a roughly 30-minute Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase for February 5 at 6:00 a.m. PT / 9:00 a.m. ET, featuring updates on Switch 2 and Switch games; the stream will be available on YouTube and Nintendo.com for America, Europe and Japan.
Kotaku reports that Nintendo is expected to open February with a Partner Showcase rather than a full first‑party Direct, likely focusing on Switch 2 ports for the year's first half. The event, rumored for Feb. 3–5, could feature third‑party ports such as Elden Ring, Borderlands 4, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, with additional chatter about Call of Duty, Halo remakes, Sea of Thieves, Diablo 4, and Starfield ports, though nothing is confirmed and major new exclusives are not anticipated.