
Did you need reminding that there was an excellent Nintendo Direct earlier this week? No? Well, Nintendo is going to do it anyway.
As per usual, the Big N has shared a new infographic featuring every single game that featured during the Nintendo Direct June 2024 Showcase. We're sure you all remember the big reveals, like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership, but what about all those other games?
Stray is finally coming to Switch; Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has a release date (and we're getting I & II next year); Basketball is coming to Nintendo Switch Sports; a new Fairy Tail game got announced; and there's a brand new beautiful Metroidvania on the scene with MIO.
It was a pretty jam-packed one then, wasn't it? The second half of the year is looking absolutely stacked as a result. And that's without the impending Switch successor news — which was absent from the Direct, as expected, but is due to be officially revealed later this year.
We've got a bunch of coverage on the Direct, including some hands-on time with a few of the revealed games during the showcase. Make sure you check it all out!
What was your favourite announcement from the Direct? Let us know in the comments.
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Looking forward to and preordered physically discounted most of these, but my absolute favorite ones are - in release order - Zelda, Mario Party and Mario & Luigi as I mentioned before.
Preorders in Kuwait are insanely overpriced so I’ll be picking up some of these at a local retailer. Not like I’m in a hurry.
Mario & Luigi Brothership is by far the best announcement here. Super Mario Party Jamboree looks really promising as well, definitely my 2nd favorite announcement. Can't wait for both releases!
DKC Returns was somewhat disappointing to me because that means we'll have to wait even longer for a DK game. It's been a decade, and now it seems that it will be even longer
Where is Kataimachi no Yoru Triple?
That's one hell of a Direct!
That’s a nice graphic. I wish The Plucky Squire had been in the Direct to be included here but this certainly doesn’t need any more games in it, pretty much something for everyone for real. I went into the Direct thinking there may not be anything for me but 4 or 5 of these I’ll probably play.
Zelda EW looks like it'll be a good time, and I'm so glad Nintendo is rescuing DKCR from the Wii/3DS. Definitely looking forward to the two of those, plus several others I'll keep an eye on (Mario Party, Fantasian, Stray). I still don't see why Nintendo is making a big deal about the b-ball update for Switch Sports - is that supposed to make it a big seller now, guys?
A great Direct!
Super Mario Party Jamboree is the one I'm probably most hyped for but Dragon Quest III and Mario & Luigi also looked really nice!
Just seeing Metroid prime 4 there is still so surreal.
Truth be told, Nintendo Direct was weak... excited about Metroid, I agree... now there's no need to waste time... link's awakening 2 with zelda, mario & luigi with weak graphics, another mario party, Donkey Kong remaster remaster, Luigi again... where's Star Fox? FZero? new Donkey Kong
This was one of the best Nintendo Directs IMO. My standouts in no particular order are:
Tales of the Shire originally fell under this umbrella too, but impressions I've read since have convinced me the game isn't my cup of tea.
Disney Illusion Island has eluded me for a year now, but this direct reminded me to give it a whirl. It’s very cute!!
Lots of games I'm looking forward to but mainly, Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, Mario Party, Metroid Prime 4 and Mario & Luigi
Having Marvel vs Capcom collection presumably sometimes in the fall will be really nice. Just hope the games are generally a bit better than Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3 which I found very confusing/too "flashy".
Just Donkey Kong for me... for now. I need more info on Zelda and Mario & Luigi before I dedicate myself to them.
Mario Party is an easy skip for me.
7 MORE YEARS! 7 MORE YEARS!
I’m glad there’s a new Mario Party game coming out but I wanted to see dlc for Mario Party Superstars, I’m definitely going to get Super Mario Party Jamboree in October, I’m also getting the Mario and Luigi Brothership game for the Nintendo Switch in November, I give the Nintendo Direct A-
I really hope DK Country Returns runs well on Switch.
That game, Metroid Prime 4, Ace Attorney Investigations Collection are my favorite reveals in this direct
@Yousef- Truth be told, I'd never given much thought to pre-ordering from any Kuwait retailers, but I'd nevertheless like to thank you for that intel - every little helps.
@mjharper Nintendo Switch Sports has sold over 13 million copies. Whereabouts do you draw your 'big seller' line?
@PikminMarioKirby Perhaps - but that's why you should be buying this remaster. If not - that might send Nintendo a signal that people don't want Donkey Kong anymore.
Also, a new DK roller coaster is being launched close to the release of DKCR HD next year, so that's probably the reason they did this.
A Perfect Nintendo Direct.
@gcunit Sorry yeah, that's a confusing sentence. I don't mean it hasn't been a big seller, clearly it has been. But Nintendo placed it front and center in this, what I would consider to be, promotional piece amongst all of these titles that will be for sale soon, and it struck me as odd that a game that's been around for years would be included in a sales promo because of a basketball update. Are they really hoping to get a sales bump in Switch Sports because of this update? (Or am I reading too much into its inclusion on this graphic? Also highly likely.)
@mjharper I think the whole strategy behind Nintendo Switch Sports has been a bit questionable, and yeh, it's interesting to think about what Nintendo's thinking is behind the timing. But as someone who has really enjoyed the game nonetheless, another sport added is a very welcome update, and I found it nothing but a lovely surprise nugget of an addition to the Direct.
@gcunit I agree on all of your points. The basketball 3-point contest was one of my favorite modes in Wii Sports Resort, so I'm looking forward to trying out this new sport when the update is ready.
@gcunit oh, you’re most welcome.
My reaction from the games above:

Yellow Circle = Definetely YES
Green Circle = Getting the PS5 version
Blue Question Mark = Not Sure
Red Cross = Definitely NO
Double Black Cross = HELL NO...!!!
Zelda. Mario. Luigi.
We got Metroid Prime, a new Mario & Luigi game, a new Zelda game... it kinda reminds me of E3 2015, somewhat.
Looking forward to these the most... these are my favorite announcements from the Direct.
Super Mario Party Jamboree
Mario & Luigi: Brothership
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
Great selection there. MP4, MvC Collection, Mario Party, Zelda, Luigi, Edgeworth and Stray will keep me busy for sure.
I thought it was a fantastic direct and I will be getting 14 of these games on day one.
@marcelominucelli yu cappin with half of that
What the actual upcoming game chart would look like.
Why can't NL post this graphic themselves? It shouldn't be necessary to click on an X link.
I'll buy:
Zelda EoW and Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection are my two must anticipated. I'm also interested in The Hundred Line and Phantom Brave.
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