Nintendo Directs are almost always must-watch streaming events. Nintendo has established over the years that they can control the news cycle of any random day they choose because they frequently make major announcements during these streams. This time was no different with multiple major games like Pikmin 4, Metroid Prime Remaster, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom getting new trailers.
Pikmin 4
It’s hard to believe that just a few months ago Pikmin 4 wasn’t more than a twinkle in the eye of Shigeru Miyamoto. It went from seemingly a dead project that had been in development for over seven years to now having a July 21 release date. As for gameplay, Pikmin 4 adds a dog (Oatchi) that is best boy of the year and the cool new Ice Pikmin that can freeze water to make bridges across previously impassible bodies of water.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass Volume 3
A new hero is coming to Xenoblade Chronicles 3 as a part of Expansion Pass Volume 3. Masha is a Lapidarist which essentially means she can craft special equipable items. On top of that, Challenge Battles are coming to the game via the DLC. in the Archsage’s Gauntlet mode you face groups of enemies in a rogue-like format where waves of enemies keep coming and you can choose upgrades and new heroes in between battles.
Samba de Amigo: Party Central
Samba de Amigo: Party Central kept the party going with a Switch-exclusive title that uses the gyro controls in the Joy-Con to simulate shaking maracas. It’s always nice to see a series that got its start on the Dreamcast still alive and kicking in 2023.
Fashion Dreamer
Fashion Dreamer is one of those games that has a very specific audience. If you’re into fashion and becoming a trend-setting influencer, then this is the game for you. With thousands of outfit options, players will have plenty of styles to choose from.
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC
The only thing better than finding out that Dead Cells is getting Castlevania DLC is that it’s coming out on March 6. That’s less than one month away!
TRON: Identity
Tron: Identity is coming to the Nintendo Switch this April. This narrative-based puzzle game will surely delight fans of the classic Disney franchise.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
The cult classic DS game, Ghost Trick Phantom Detective is on its way to the Nintendo Switch. As a ghost, you can manipulate the puzzle-based environment to change the fate of yourself and others.
Decapolice
It’s anime, it’s police, it’s Decapolice. In this game detectives in training use the Decasim (a VR world for training detectives) to gain experience without the stakes of the real world. Naturally, a hacker gets into the system and runs amok. Decapolice launches later this year.
Bayonetta Origins
Bayonetta has already had three big adventures, so it’s time to look back at her past as Babynetta (well actually her name is Cereza). This game is vastly different from past titles in the franchise, but it’s a nice change of pace from the typical high-octane action of Bayonetta 1-3. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon launches March 17.
Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass: Inkopolis & Side Order
It’s time to stay fresh and return to Inkopolis in the Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass. In this DLC you can roam the classic stomping grounds of the squid kids from the original Splatoon. The first part of the expansion is coming this Spring. Some new story content (Side Order) was also teased for the second part of the expansion launching “in the future” whatever that means.