Topic: Next Nintendo Direct?

@Grumblevolcano that’s actually not a terrible price for HD ports of both pikmins. I have both 1 and 2 on Wii but my Wii broke in January so I might gun for these two games so I can have the trilogy again

I really like the Japanese Direct so far. they visit a lot of older games and have a few more commercials.

@Vortexeo I've heard from one youtuber that ATLUS started already their TV ad campaign with Persona 3 Reload (in Japan) without the Switch icon and that it wouldn't make sense that to be the case only to announce a Switch version two days later. It seems he was right. It would probably come to the Switch but in a latter date.

@Grumblevolcano Beautiful. This is the perfect situation.

That direct was pretty fun. So much Mario!

@TheBigBlue When you consider the movie it makes even less sense.

Like I said, it was weird that Nintendo didn't launch any Mario game in one year aside from Mario+Rabbids 2 (that Ubisoft made). The mainline games take a long time but they usually have multiple Mario spin-offs and/or ports each year. So in that sense I could get how people would be a bit confused about that... But claiming that they "forgot" about him? Even if you exclude the movie it's a weird statement considering that having years without a lot of new games in a franchise should not even be a bad thing.

@Professor_Plumber man I’m gonna burn so much money I’ll start a wildfire

Batman, Mario RPG, and a great looking 2D Mario.

7/10, I am happy with this.

Edit: Konami have botched the physical release for the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1.

Dropping my rating down to 7/10

I also love that Everybody 1-2 Switch was (as predicted) absent from the Direct.

This just stinks of Nintendo going ahead with its release merely to recoup their losses.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder (maybe)
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince (wish they could have announced a DQIV port with it though)
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 (eventually)
Batman Trilogy (eventually, if performance is good)
Star Ocean: The Second Story R (highlight of the Direct for me)

Probably a 6/10 or 7/10 for me. That said, I usually enjoy most other Directs so I'm not upset. Mario fans and Pikmin fans are eating well so good for them.

It's kind of unfortunate that the P3 remake skipped Switch. I already got the two Persona games I wanted (P4G and P5R) but I have to wonder what Atlus' reasoning is here.

I'd probably give that Direct like a 3/10. Nothing too exciting, gave me Wii U vibes a bit. Saving the big games for the next system maybe?

I feel like everything announced here was worth it. Yeah, it was Mario-heavy, but after the Mario movie, this is the best way to capitalize on it.

The releases made sense why some things were absent as well. This absolutely gets us through September when I'm sure we'll see more of some of these games, plus more info on what's coming next year.

Let's also address the (other) elephant in the room, I fully expect that Prime 4 was held off for a better release date. It would get lost this year post-TOTK and Mario. Plus it absolutely deserves its own spotlight.

I also expect Geneology of the Holy War to be a 2024 title over this year. No way two Fire Emblem games release in the same calendar year, the same with Zelda. The Wii U ports were never going to be 2023 releases.

I felt it was a very strong Direct. Lots of variety among both 1st party and 3rd party, a really packed 1st party lineup and some really surprising announcements like the Super Mario RPG remake. There were a few disappointments though, namely the Direct opening with Scarlet/Violet DLC and Splatoon 3 Side Order was absent.

Most exciting announcement for me was the Super Mario RPG remake, not only does it show Square Enix are still willing to support the Switch but also it explains the game's absence from the SNES NSO app. This remake is a far better outcome than it being put on the SNES NSO app.

Highlights for me in order I'd say...

1) SMB Wonder
2) SM RPG
3) arkham trilogy
4) star ocean
5) MGS collection
6) pikmin shadow dropping
7) peach game
8) dark moon remaster
9) penny
10) mythforce

They were pretty much all bangers

So, to keep this thread on topic...when do we thinkthe next Direct is?

(ok, ok, I'll see myself out...)

It was a great direct. Lots of great games announced and Anti got his everybody 1-2 switch. All round great direct and games for everybody

@GrailUK septeber

@GrailUK in MontyPythonFlyingCircus sometime, but who knows honestly.

@GrailUK

Get him. GET...HIM!

The person who leaked the word Wonder awhile back for the new mario game has an uncle at Nintendo confirmed.

Great direct overall. I was worried by the long not really new look at Pokemon DLC at the start, but between Mario Wonder (hoped for but not quite expected) and the Peach game (out of the blue), consider me sold.