Nintendo Direct - September 13, 2022

[Moonface]

Here is a summary of all the news and announcements from todays Nintendo Direct, as well as a video of the entire presentation if you missed it and wish to watch all the footage in its original format:

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Fire Emblem Engage | Announcement Trailer
Become the Divine Dragon and save the continent of Elyos! Use hero-summoning strategies to defeat an ancient threat in a brand-new Fire Emblem game . Summon valiant heroes like Marth & Celica alongside a new cast of characters and engage in turn-based, tactical combat against a great evil in this new Fire Emblem story.

Fire Emblem Engage launches on January 20, 2023!

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It Takes Two
It Takes Two is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 4, 2022.

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Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse | Announcement Trailer
After mysteriously vanishing as a child, a now-teenage Ruka Minazuki visits an abandoned hospital in search of her lost memories. In this survival game, use the Camera Obscura to repel evil spirits and uncover the memories that were sealed away. Forbidden memories will be restored.

Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse launches for the first time in the West on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows in early 2023.

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 | Expansion Pass Wave 2 Trailer
Expand your Aionios journey with wave 2 of the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DLC Expansion Pass! This new hero looks…mechanical? Complete her quest & she’ll join your party. Plus, earn special rewards & new outfits in tough Challenge Battles!

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 - Expansion Pass Wave 2 releases on Nintendo Switch on October 13, 2022.

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Spongebob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake | Trailer
When the mysterious fortune teller Kassandra grants SpongeBob and Patrick wishes, the two buddies unintentionally open up portals to strange Wishworlds... it's all F.U.N. and games until their friends get lost in the portals!

Spongebob Squarepants: The Cosmic Shake comes to Nintendo Switch in 2023.

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Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star
Get boxing with familiar faces from the popular manga and animation series Fist of the North Star! Characters like Kenshiro will be your instructors in Exercise Mode, leading you through various boxing drills. Defeat as many enemies as you can with just your fists in the new Battle Mode or take on rivals in Boss Battles.

Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star launches on Nintendo Switch in March 2023.

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Oddballers
Throw whatever you can at opponents in this hilariously hard-hitting party game. Embrace the absurdity of frantic minigames, each one featuring ridiculous rules in madcap arenas. Customize your character from head to toe with hundreds of accessories. Plus, challenge up to six friends in local and online play. They won’t even know what hit ’em!

OddBallers launches on Nintendo Switch early next year.

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Tunic | Trailer | Discussion Thread
Tunic is coming to Nintendo Switch on September 27, 2022!

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Front Mission (Series) | FM2 Remake Trailer
The first three numbered entries in the First Mission series are being remade, and coming to Nintendo Switch! Front Mission 1st: Remake releases November 2022, Front Mission 2: Remake will release in 2023, and Front Mission 3: Remake is currently in development.

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Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life | Announcement Trailer
Revisit the tranquil community of Forgotten Valley, where the protagonist will fulfill their father’s dream of running a farm in this remake of Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life. As the seasons go by, players will find their lifelong partner, raise a child together, and watch them grow up. Will their child carry on the family’s farm legacy or find their calling somewhere else? Only time will tell...

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life will release for Nintendo Switch in Summer 2023.

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Splatoon 3 | First Splatfest Trailer | Discussion Thread
The first Splastfest for Splatoon 3 is coming, and will have teams themed around what you would bring to a deserted island: gear, grub, or fun?

This Splatfest takes place September 23-25, so get ready to make waves!

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Octopath Traveler 2 | Announcement Trailer | Discussion Thread
Eight new travelers journey through the land of Solistia, each with their own story to tell. What will happen when their paths intertwine, and where will their adventures lead them … and you?

Octopath Traveler 2 will release for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on February 24, 2023!

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Fae Farm | Announcement Trailer
Escape to the fairytale life of your dreams in Fae Farm, a farm sim RPG for 1-4 players. Craft, cultivate, and decorate to grow your shared homestead—and use spells to explore the enchanted island of Azoria! You’ll forge new bonds with residents, discover fae magic, and trek across mysterious realms. And as the seasons change, you’ll use all you've learned and discovered together to restore the world around you.

Fae Farm comes to Nintendo Switch in Spring 2023!

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Theatrythm Final Bar Line | Announcement Trailer
Theatrythm Final Bar Line is coming to Nintendo Switch on February 16, 2023!

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Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope | Let's Explore! Trailer
A cosmic adventure is just around the corner! Check out this new gameplay from Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, landing on October 20, 2022!

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Rune Factory 3 Special | Trailer
Live your fantasy life as Micah, who can transform into two forms. Farm, fight and fall in love as you revisit a classic in the series that perfected the blend of RPG & Life-sim genres.

Rune Factory 3 Special comes to Nintendo Switch next year!
Additionally, the next entry in the Rune Factory series is currently in development.

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Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack | New Additions Trailer
Pokémon Stadium, Mario Party, Pilotwings 64, 1080° Snowboarding, Excitebike 64, & more will be gradually added to the Nintendo 64 library on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Stay tuned for more details in the future!

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Various Daylife | Announcement Trailer
In the year 211 of the Imperial Era, a new continent was discovered. Explore its every last corner as a settler of Antoecia, while living your life to the fullest in the city of Erebia, in this everyday life x adventure RPG from the development team behind Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default.

Various Daylife is available today for Nintendo Switch and Steam, with a PlayStation 4 release coming on September 16, 2022!

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Factorio | Trailer
Factorio is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 28, 2022!

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Ib | Announcement Trailer
A young girl named Ib visits an art gallery with her parents. While perusing the various works of art, Ib suddenly realizes that she is alone. As she searches for someone – anyone – else, the museum begins to change…

Ib comes to Nintendo Switch in Spring 2023!

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Mario Strikers: Battle League | 2nd Free Update Trailer | Discussion Thread
The second free update for Mario Strikers: Battle League, announced during today's Nintendo Direct, will add Pauline and Diddy Kong as playable characters, along with a slew of new gear and a new stadium! 

This free update will be available some time this month!

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Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key
Ryza and her friends set sail to investigate the strange islands that have appeared worldwide. Sprawling landscapes set the stage for your adventure. Freely explore this vast world and forge your own path in this lively RPG. Eleven heroes from all walks of life will join your party.

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key launches for Nintendo Switch on February 24, 2023!
Additionally, there will be a first look at the game tomorrow morning on the Koei Tecmo YouTube channel.

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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | Booster Course Wave 3 Trailer | Discussion Thread
Get your first look at Mario Kart 8 Deluxe's Booster Course Wave 3 in this new trailer, which shows off two of the packs tracks: Merry Mountain (Tour) and Peach Gardens (DS).

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Wave 3 is scheduled to be released this Holiday!

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Nintendo Switch Sports | Golf Update Trailer
Golf will be the next free update “fore” Nintendo Switch Sports! Hit the fairway across 21 holes from the Wii Sports series & play with friends in local or online play, or be the last golfer swinging in 8-player Survival Golf!

This free update launches this Holiday.

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Pikmin 4 | Announcement Trailer
Take a first sneak peek at the next game in the Pikmin franchise, arriving on Nintendo Switch in 2023!

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Just Dance 2023 Edition | Announcement Trailer
Just Dance 2023 Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 22, 2022!

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Harvestella | 2nd Official Trailer
Get a second look at the upcoming lifestyle simulation RPG Harvestella, and then go and try out the brand new demo available now!

Harvestella releases on November 4, 2022!

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Bayonetta 3 | Trailer | Ways of the Witch Gameplay Video
Check out a brand new trailer and over seven minutes of footage for Bayonetta 3, releasing for Nintendo Switch on October 28, 2022!

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Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE | Trailer
Uncover the secrets of Master Detective Archives: RAIN CODE, launching first on the Nintendo Switch system in Spring 2023!

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Sifu | Trailer
Sifu is coming to Nintendo Switch on November 8, 2022!

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Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion | Trailer
Experience the events leading up to Final Fantasy VII in this remastered action-RPG featuring Zack Fair, Sephiroth, and Cloud. This new version enhances the graphics to HD and updates all of the 3D models in the game. Full voiceovers and new music arrangements present this epic tale of strife and heroism, presenting Final Fantasy VII in a brand-new light.

Crisis Core -Final Fantasy VII- Reunion launches for Nintendo Switch on December 13, 2022!

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Radiant Silvergun | Launch Trailer
The classic arcade shoot-’em-up Radiant Silvergun is coming to Nintendo Switch. Fire different types of weapons to take down waves of enemies. Defeat multiple enemies of the same color for a chain bonus or take down different colored ones for a secret bonus.

Radiant Silvergun launches on Nintendo Switch later today!

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ENDLESS Dungeon
Recruit a team of shipwrecked heroes and make your way out of a derelict space station in this rogue-lite game set in the ENDLESS universe. You’ll have to fend off continuous waves of monsters as you make your way through procedurally generated levels. Complete quests to unlock new heroes, weapons and station areas. Up to three players in online co-op can attempt to escape their grim fate.

ENDLESS Dungeon launches on Nintendo Switch next year!

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Tales of Symphonia Remastered | Announcement Trailer
In a dying world, legend has it that a Chosen One will one day rise from amongst the people and the land will be reborn. The line between good and evil blurs in this epic adventure where the fate of two interlocked worlds hangs in the balance. Follow the journey of Lloyd Irving as he and his friends try to save both worlds.

Tales of Symphonia Remastered is coming to Nintendo Switch in early 2023!

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Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe | Announcement Trailer
The tough puff Kirby is back for a 4-player platforming adventure. Copy enemies’ abilities and use their power to attack with a sword, wield a whip, and float with a parasol. You can also laser blast with the new Mecha Copy Ability that makes a series debut! The extra muscle will be handy in finding missing pieces for Magolor’s ship, which crash landed on Planet Popstar.

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe arrives on February 24, 2023!

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Name + Release Date Trailer | Discussion Thread
Closing out today's showing is the game that probably explains why Nintendo chose to not air this Direct live in the UK. While not showing a lot in terms of gameplay, this new trailer did finally give us the official name for the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, as well as the release date!

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom drops for Nintendo Switch on May 12, 2023!

[Dragon Lord]

Yoooo this Direct was actually kinda Poggers.

Octopath Traveler 2 definitely being the best thing here. The new Fire Emblem game looks like it might be okay? Kind of unsure how to feel about it right.

NSO getting Mario Party 1-3, Pokemon Stadium 1+2 and 007 Goldeneye is pretty hype.

Interesting that KT/Gust let Nintendo have the reveal of Atelier Ryza 3, but regardless, yay more Atelier.

Kirby: Return to Dreamland remake looks nice.

New Theaterhythm game definitely was unexpected.

Tales of Symphonia Remaster is pretty KEKW, considering it's been on PS3/Steam since 2013 (PS3 at least, don't remember exactly when the Steam version launched).

Resident Evil Cloud versions! OMEGALUL

Harvestella still looking nice, but of course available on more desirable platforms.

Zelda showing did nothing for me and Bayonetta looking as terrible as always.

[Moonface]

I've not watched the full Direct, but have been checking out trailers of the games I can't wait to watch by going through that whole Direct. Only watched three trailers so far but as I said in my first post, this Direct looked pretty damn stacked! I guess this was Nintendo's E3 Direct but just later than usual. They've definitely set a good bar for Sony to match up to later today I think.

[Dragon Lord]

So Square Enix posted on Twitter than Octopath Traveler 2 will be coming to PS4/PS5 as well... but the first game never released on PS systems... but... wait a second...

>Second game revealed during Nintendo Direct in the morning
>SE confirms PS releases, but first game not on PS systems
>State of Play Happening later the same day

...C-could it be?!?!

[Moonface]

If the sequel is coming to PlayStation then yeah, the first game is absolutely coming in today's State of Play. Not sure if it would've been better for the announcement to wait until later so the first game coming to PlayStation isn't spoiled ahead of time.

[Dragon Lord]

I've also since found out that the "Tales of Symphonia Remaster" is also releasing on PS4 and Xbox One... kind of weird decision making on Bamco's part here. Not really sure why PS4 needs it when anyone on PS who would want it probably got it/played it back on the PS3, or has a PC and played it there instead.

I might get it if it has a separate trophy list just to double dip the platinum, but seeing as a large majority of PS3 and PS4 games share a trophy list, I'm doubting that to be the case. I can only think of a very small list of games on PS3 AND PS4 that didn't share a trophy list.

[Moonface]

I've also since found out that the "Tales of Symphonia Remaster" is also releasing on PS4 and Xbox One... kind of weird decision making on Bamco's part here. Not really sure why PS4 needs it when anyone on PS who would want it probably got it/played it back on the PS3, or has a PC and played it there instead.

I might get it if it has a separate trophy list just to double dip the platinum, but seeing as a large majority of PS3 and PS4 games share a trophy list, I'm doubting that to be the case. I can only think of a very small list of games on PS3 AND PS4 that didn't share a trophy list.

I guess they're just doing it in the event of any new Tales of fans that haven't played it yet and don't own a Switch or plan to play it on PC. From the sounds of it the PS3 and PC release were just HD releases whereas this upcoming remaster is containing new features and improvements, so it makes sense to release that newer version everywhere if it makes the existing one obsolete. If this remaster is different to the HD version, I wonder if the PC release is just going to get updated for existing owners or if it'll be a separate release, if it comes to PC at all.

[ShiraNoMai]

I'm sorry, but Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star was honestly the best showing tbh



Decent direct. Lots of focus on Japanese/RPG style games, which is cool for some and others, a disappointment. I'm indifferent; can't say I feel a particular way towards either style/genre.

The NSO announcements were pretty solid. Maybe actually be worth getting at some point for that price tag.

[Moonface]

I hadn't mentioned it yet but I think Ib might be the craziest announcement to see in this whole Direct. When the trailer first started playing I swore I recognized the game, and then realized that it's one of those super old games from the era of Slenderman and stuff when people would just make these small horror titles and toss 'em out for everyone to download for free.

It's crazy to see a game from that time now coming to a console and being a paid title, when besides the porting to the console it's the same thing that's existed for free on the internet for decades, and there's likely a lot of people who watched the Direct that don't even know Ib isn't actually a new game, which is what I find really nuts to think about.