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Nintendo Direct 9/13 - Live-stream and blog
- Pokemon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon: Necrozma has transformed into two new forms, new map areas like a beach and a valley of Pikachu, characters have new looks and clothing items, the way you encounter your first partner Pokemon is different as well, get a special Rockruff if you purchase early, get the digital version before Jan. 10th to get 12 Quick Balls, Pokemon Gold/Sliver version purchase will give you Celebi as a bonus in Sun/Moon/Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon, pre-purchase Gold/Sliver after the Direct, new Ultra Beasts in Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon
- Mario and Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions amiibo get you stamps
- Kirby Battle Royale coming to 3DS, arena battle mode and use Kirby abilities, due out Jan. 2018
- Minecraft: New 3DS Edition launches TODAY!
- Mario Party: The Top 100 is a compilation of the best Mario Party games for 3DS, due out this November
Introducing the New Nintendo 2DS XL Poké Ball Edition, arriving alongside #PokemonUltraSunMoon on 17/11! pic.twitter.com/ymVJC7Scmt
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) September 13, 2017
Catch the Poké Ball Edition New Nintendo #2DSXL on November 3rd! pic.twitter.com/4rhxTxtmJI
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2017
- EUROPE - Luigi's Mansion 2, Kirby Triple Deluxe and Super Mario 3D Land coming to Nintendo Selects. October 13
- EUROPE - New Style Boutique 3 coming November 24th
- Japan is getting new color options for the New 2DS XL on Oct. 5th, 2017
Snapper Canal and Kelp Dome revealed for Splatoon 2, Tenta Brella weapon as well that lets you guard a large area, Kelp Dome is available Friday
— GoNintendoTweet (@GoNintendoTweet) September 13, 2017
- Snipperclips Plus coming with new content, with over 30 new stages, new feature lets you replay the original stages with predetermined body shaps, due out Nov. 10th, new content available as DLC for existing owners
A special edition of #Xenoblade Chronicles 2 comes with a number of bonus items and lands on December 1st pic.twitter.com/p9J97Vu0cG
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) September 13, 2017
Snapper Canal is a completely new stage coming soon to #Splatoon2 and features a river running right down the middle! #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/bkjbc1cgpJ
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) September 13, 2017
- Rocket League due out this Holiday
- Arena of Valor hasreal-time online battles, 5v5 3v3 1v1 and a unique Hook Wars mode, due out this Winter as a beta test and will be free.
- Skyrim due out on Switch Nov. 17th
- Doom coming to Switch this Holiday season
- Wolfenstein II due out on witch in 2018
- Arcade Archives: Mario Bros. coming to Switch this November, plus more Arcade Archives games coming from Nintendo
- Pokken Tournament DX demo available now
- Project Octopath Traveler is alive! Coming from the producers of Bravely Default. Choose one of 8 protagonists. Each has their own journey to forge. Each character has their own interactions with people they encounter, called Path Actions. The Warrior Olberic can challenge almost anyone to a duel. The dancer Primrose can allure characters to follow her. Battles are turn-based with all-new mechanics. The Boost System lets you accumlate boost points with each turn, which can be used to strengthen or chain your attacks, target weak points on enemies. You can also use these points to bring an ally back into battle if they've fallen. Demo available later today!
- ARMS update with Lola Pop and customizable controls is out TODAY!
- Dragon Quest Builders is coming to Switch in Spring 2018
- Kirby Switch, now called Kirby: Star Allies lets you share various attributes and combine them into unique attacks. Co-op with up to 3 friends, due out Spring 2018.
Lyn joins the fight in #FireEmblemWarriors! The game, the #NintendoSwitch Special Edition, and the Chrom & Tiki amiibo all arrive on 10/20. pic.twitter.com/EnZa2Qipro
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2017
- Super Mario Odyssey's Cappy is out save his sister, Tiara. Shiveria is in the Snow Kingdom. Bubblaine is in the Seaside Kingdom. There's also tropical islands to visit. Talkatoo and the Hint Toad will help you find Power Moons, as will Uncle Amiibo. Koopa Freerunning and Jump-rope are mini-games where you can go online to see leaderboards. Snapshot mode lets you pause and take pics, blur/change color of the pic, rotate the camera, and post to social media/use as a wallpaper
- Super Mario Odyssey bundle due out at launch
おお!赤のジョイコン!広島の皆様お待たせしました!! pic.twitter.com/i7EJSComct
— Takashi Mochizuki (@mochi_wsj) September 13, 2017