Pokemon Sword and Shield: Three New Features, New Pokemon Revealed
During the latest Nintendo Direct, three new features and two new Pokemon were revealed for Pokemon Sword and Shield.
The first feature dove a bit deeper into outfits and player customization. Pokemon Trainers will be able to pick more than just tops and bottoms, and will be able to choose outerwear, gloves, change their hair style, apply make-up, and much more!
Pokemon Camp was also revealed, and will allow trainers to camp with up to four players to build their friendships with their Pokemon and also improve their skills in battle.
Pokemon Trainers can camp at any time and will be able to play with any Pokemon they have caught on their adventures through the Galar region.
Jedi Outcast & Jedi Academy Coming to PS4 and Switch
Update, 4:10pm: Sony has confirmed that the Jedi Knight 2 re-release will also come to Playstation 4 on September 24th.
No word yet on whether it will be available on Xbox One.
Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast and its sequel, Jedi Academy, are coming to Switch and Playstation 4.
Initially announced during the Nintendo Direct on September 4, the classic sequel to Jedi Knight (Dark Forces 2) will be re-releasing on Sony and Nintendo's consoles on September 24th.
Doom 64 Re-Releasing on Nintendo Switch
Bethesda announced Wednesday that Doom 64, the 1997 sequel to Doom II, will re-release on Nintendo Switch on November 22 this year.
The game will include 30 levels, and is the first time the game has been featured on a Nintendo console since its original release. The announcement was made during Wednesday's Nintendo Direct presentation.
Other news announced during the Nintendo Direct includes a re-release of Jedi Knight 2: Jedi Outcast for the Switch, and a slew of SNES games coming to Nintendo Switch Online on September 5.
SNES Games for Nintendo Switch Online Are Now Available to Download
Update: The Nintendo Switch's SNES games hub for Nintendo Switch Online is now live, with the app available for download in the Nintendo eShop.
The app provides players, at launch, with 20 SNES, with more expected to come. If you've yet to sign up, learn how and where you can get Nintendo Switch Online to play SNES games. And be sure to check out our list of the best SNES games of all time to see where some of these games, and hopefully future entries i nthe Switch Online's library, landed.
Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition Surprise Launches on Switch Today
Announced during today's Nintendo Direct, Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition is out today on Nintendo Switch.
In addition to being the full game, it will also allow you to share your cloud saves between the Steam and Switch versions of the game.
Not many more details were shared (understandable, given it's already out right now), but you can watch the announcement trailer above to see it in action. It is currently listed on the Nintendo eShop for $49.99.
IGN gave Divinity: Original Sin 2 Definitive Edition a 9.6 in our review, saying it "takes an amazing RPG, polishes it, and excellently adapts it for consoles." You can watch our full review below:
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore Announced for Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Wii U title Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE will be released on the Nintendo Switch as Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore on January 17, 2020.
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE brings together Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem and was originally released in 2016 and, in our review, we said "It lacks the depth of the two series it combines, but Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE has strong combat and great style."
Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore will bring with it some new features, such as a brand new song, new story elements, and the addition of new Fire Emblem characters like Tiki.
Banjo-Kazooie Character DLC Out Today for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
During Wednesday's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo announced that the Banjo-Kazooie character DLC is available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate starting today.
Nintendo later released a video detailing all of Banjo-Kazooie's gameplay and move set, all narrated by Super Smash Bros. Ultimate director Masahiro Sakurai. Here it is below.
Banjo-Kazooie are joined by Terry Bogard, from the Fatal Fury and King of Fighters franchises. Nintendo listed November 2019 as the release date. Both Banjo and Terry are available as part of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's season pass and for individual purchase. Nintendo surprised fans by revealing that there would also be one more additional character pack to come in the future besides Terry.
Pokemon Developer’s Little Town Hero Releases Next Month
As announced during today's Nintendo Direct, Pokemon developer Game Freak's upcoming RPG Little Town Hero will be released on October 16, 2019.
Originally announced last September with the Working title "Town," Little Town Hero is a turn-based RPG that takes place in a single town - with a rule by the townspeople that you should "never leave town."
Combat has you moving between points on the map of your town to gain help from different townspeople, picking attacks to match up against those of monsters.
Also announced is that nearly all the music in Little Town Hero will be composed by Undertale creator Toby Fox. Additionally, pre-purchasing and pre-loading will be available later today.
Terry Bogard Confirmed as New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC, More Fighters Coming
Nintendo has confirmed that Fatal Fury character Terry Bogard is the next DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Furthermore, Nintendo announced that there will be even more DLC fighters released for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on top of the first five DLC fighters.
A leaked SNK trademark first tipped off Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans that the next DLC fighter coming to the game will be from the famed fighting game developer. Nintendo confirmed the news today during the Nintendo Direct.
Terry is the main character of the Fatal Fury series. He later made his crossover debut in The King of Fighters, and is a regular character in SNK's fighting game. A female version of the character even made an apperance in SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy.
Luigi’s Mansion 3: New ScreamPark Mode Announced
Announced during the latest Nintendo Direct, Luigi's Mansion 3 will be getting a brand new ScreamPark mode that will allow 2-8 players to battle ghosts as either Team Luigi or Team Gooigi.
Nintendo also revealed a look at some of the new floors in the Haunted Hotel featured in Luigi's Mansion 3, including the Mezzanine, Castle MacFrights, Garden Suites, Tomb Suites (A Pyramid inside a hotel?!), The Dance Hall (Disco Floor!), and The Spectral Catch (a pirate-themed restaurant!).
As for ScreamPark, Team Luigi and Team Gooigi will be able to battle on one Nintendo Switch system to see who can defeat the most ghosts, collect the most coins by "piloting floaties with the Poltergust G-00", and break the most targets.