| 1 | Being arguably the most well-known game company in the world with some of the most beloved franchises in gaming history under their belt, Creator/{{Nintendo}} have been known to hype fans of all ages, be it through a WebVideo/NintendoDirect or even an out of the blue announcement. |
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| 5 | [[folder:2009]] |
| 6 | * Nintendo's [=E3 2009=] conference, which made those raging so-called "hardcore gamers" claiming that Nintendo was killing their hobbies with casual tripe rip their vocal cords out of their bodies. [[http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2009/6/3/ This]] ''Webcomic/PennyArcade'' strip pretty much sums it up. |
| 7 | ** Wii Vitality Sensor? Great, Nintendo is officially dea- '''What!? [[VideoGame/MetroidOtherM A NEW]] Franchise/{{METROID}} GAME?! MADE BY [[VideoGame/NinjaGaiden TEAM NINJA]]!? THIS IS THE [[TemptingFate GREATEST THING EVER]]!''''' |
| 8 | * Fans were already pretty excited for ''VideoGame/GoldenSunDarkDawn'', but the revelation of the original [[TheHero hero]] Isaac's new [[FutureBadass look]] practically sent everyone into perversion [[TooMuchInformation (sorry)]] territory. For reference, [[http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20080203062660/goldensun/images/4/42/Gs-isaac.jpg this teenager]] became [[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101014125233/goldensun/images/f/fe/DDIsaac.png this sexy beast of a man]]. In particular, there seems to be a lot of MemeticMutation about his [[ManlyFacialHair beard]]. (Note that Isaac ''had'' previously appeared in screenshots and trailers showcasing the game before, but he [[MemeticMutation and his beard]] weren't officially revealed until only a few weeks before the game's release -- until then, no one could have definitively said that that man with the blue BadassLongcoat was Isaac.) |
| 9 | ** Sveta alone got the fandom rejoicing. First nonhuman player character. Werewolf (sadly, not from Garoh as speculated). First [[ActionGirl female]] [[LadyOfWar brawler]]. First [[KungFuWizard Jupiter Adept brawler]]. ''And'' she's BadassAdorable. Even becoming the game's SpotlightStealingSquad did nothing to harsh the squee. |
| 10 | ** And then, there was the revelation that "Saturos Theme", one of the most popular themes in both games and perhaps the most popular battle theme, was part of the Dark Dawn soundtrack. The average fan reaction was pretty much "OH SO NOSTALGIC I JUST JIZZED MY PANTS WHEN I HEARD THIS." |
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| 13 | [[folder:2010]] |
| 14 | * If there was one thing that could have possibly solidified the public's support for Nintendo's next handheld system, the Nintendo 3DS, it was the surprise announcement of none other than ''VideoGame/KidIcarusUprising'' as the system's premier launch title -- the first ''Kid Icarus'' game in ''nineteen years''. Pit himself lampshaded the wait by shouting ''"Sorry to keep you waiting!"'' upon his appearance in the trailer -- which was received with an enormous storm of applause at Nintendo's E3 keynote. If you watch the broadcast, you can pinpoint the exact moment people realized it was Pit and Kid Icarus and had this trope hit them. |
| 15 | ** Five words: ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaOcarinaOfTime Ocarina of Time]]'' in 3D. Let me say it once again. ''OCARINA OF TIME IN 3D.'' |
| 16 | ** The console will have its own Platform/VirtualConsole. Platform/GameBoy games, Platform/GameBoyColor games, Platform/NintendoEntertainmentSystem games, and Platform/GameGear games. |
| 17 | ** On the other hand, Nintendo had already begun to win back "hardcore" gamers' support with a rapid-fire barrage revealing of their next biggest titles: ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword'', ''VideoGame/GoldenSunDarkDawn'', a [[VideoGameRemake remake]] of the classic FPS ''[[VideoGame/GoldenEye1997 GoldenEye]] 007'', ''VideoGame/KirbysEpicYarn'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryReturns'' developed by [[VideoGame/MetroidPrimeTrilogy RetroStudios]]...Even the dull announcements of another Franchise/{{Mario}} sports game, ''Wii Party'', and sequel to infamous shovelware target ''Just Dance'' couldn't stop several people from declaring Nintendo "winner" of E3 2010. |
| 18 | *** Don't forget the ''VideoGame/StarFox64'' remake for the 3DS. |
| 19 | *** ESPECIALLY if it uses [[VideoGame/MegaManZX ZX Advent]] voice quality... |
| 20 | *** Nor should ''[[VideoGame/MetalGearSolid3SnakeEater Metal Gear Solid 3D]]'' be forgotten, which, if Kojima is to be believed, will be a remake of ''Snake Eater'' with improved graphics, 3D effects and possible co-ops missions similar to ''VideoGame/MetalGearSolidPeaceWalker''. |
| 21 | ** [[http://art.penny-arcade.com/photos/903426984_Tg2it-L.jpg This]] ''Webcomic/PennyArcade'' comic sums it up perfectly: |
| 22 | ---> '''Reggie:''' ''New'' [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Zelda]], ''New'' VideoGame/{{GoldenEye|Wii}}, ''New'' VideoGame/{{Kirby|sReturnToDreamland}}, ''New'' VideoGame/{{Metroid|OtherM}}, ''New'' VideoGame/{{Kid Icarus|Uprising}}, ''New'' [[Platform/Nintendo3DS 3D shit, no glasses]], Santa Claus is real, he's in our booth, and he's ''giving out fucking handjobs.'' Nintendo, [[ThisIsForEmphasisBitch bitches]]! ''[[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome We out!]]'' |
| 23 | * Hello, ''VideoGame/LuigisMansionDarkMoon'', Platform/WiiU, and ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosForNintendo3DSAndWiiU''! |
| 24 | ** '''Especially''' ''Smash Bros.'' for the 3DS. Let's just put it this way -- ''SSB fans have been '''begging''' for a handheld version of any title in the series for years,'' and finally Nintendo got enough brains to bow down to said requests. |
| 25 | ** And then there was ''VideoGame/Pikmin3'', for Wii U. |
| 26 | *** '''''[[http://wii.ign.com/articles/122/1223712p1.html PIKMIN 2 WII VERSION FOR USA!]]''''' '''''PERIOD!''''' |
| 27 | ** And then the Platform/WiiU was announced to have no Friend Codes... |
| 28 | ** ''VideoGame/LuigisMansionDarkMoon'': E. Gadd and King Boo were confirmed to appear. We then got promotional art of King Boo... in his '''''original look''''' again! ItsShortSoItSucks may also be averted! Awesome! |
| 29 | ** ''VideoGame/LuigisMansionDarkMoon'' has [[http://nintendo3dsdaily.com/nintendo3dsnews/luigis-mansion-dark-moon-hunter-multiplayer-mode-revealed/ co-op multiplayer]]? Now that is something new and interesting! |
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| 32 | [[folder:2011]] |
| 33 | * ''VideoGame/TheLastStory'' and ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles1'' are being localized in Europe. |
| 34 | ** Europe's also getting ''Pandora's Tower'' as well. |
| 35 | ** America now has official news that ''Xenoblade'' [[http://wii.ign.com/articles/121/1213814p1.html is coming out after all]]. ''The Last Story'' [[http://kotaku.com/5887245/nintendo-bringing-the-last-story--to-north-america was also later announced.]] |
| 36 | * ''VideoGame/{{RHYTHM HEAVEN}}'' [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yGr50ObWqk IS HEADING FOR THE WII!!!]] |
| 37 | ** With no {{Waggle}}! |
| 38 | *** IT'S HEADING TO THE 3DS!!!!!! |
| 39 | * Nintendo did a price drop on the ''3DS starting August 12''?!?!?! It can't be that big of a fa-''$80 dollars cheaper totaling'' '''''$170!?!?''''' Fans who bought it aren't amu-the ambassador program will let those who connected to the eShop channel before Aug 11 11:59 EST get '''''10 free games BEFORE the others get it INCLUDING FREE UDPATES AND 10 free GBA games that are ONLY available to those who purchesed the 3DS at the $250 dollar value as a way of saying thanks for our loyalty, totaling up to 20 FREE GAMES!?!?!?!''''' I would say "TAKE MY MONEY NINTENDO!!!", but we got '''''20 FREE GAMES''''' to those who used the Eshop channel before August 11 11:59 PM EST. Nintendo, YOU! WON! THE! GAMING! MARKET! FOREVER! |
| 40 | ** [[http://fronttowardsgamer.com/2011/12/12/where-are-our-gameboy-advance-games-nintendo/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-are-our-gameboy-advance-games-nintendo Alas,]] [[RealSoonNow it's December already...]] |
| 41 | *** ...and then, out of no-effing-where, the complete list of games is revealed, alongside a - GASP! - ''December 16'' release date! So, so far the revealed titles were ''VideoGame/MarioVsDonkeyKong'', ''VideoGame/MarioKartSuperCircuit'', ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland'', ''VideoGame/MetroidFusion'' and ''VideoGame/WarioWare'', but given the oddballs thrown in the NES titles[[note]](''Mario & Yoshi'' and ''NES O.T. Golf'')[[/note]], fans were already fearing the worst-- what? ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheMinishCap'', ''Franchise/FireEmblem'', ''[[VideoGame/WarioLand Wario Land 4]]'', ''[[VideoGame/{{Kirby}} Kirby & The Amazing Mirror]]'' and ''VideoGame/FZeroMaximumVelocity'' you say?!? '''[[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome WIN.]]''' |
| 42 | * The Pre-TGS conference held by Nintendo dropped some bombshells like a new ''Franchise/FireEmblem'' game, a new ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter'' game, and a ''Mario Tennis'' game...made by [[VideoGame/GoldenSun Ca]][[Franchise/SuperMarioBros m]][[SportsGame e]][[RPGElements lot!]] |
| 43 | * Virtual Console on 3DS is doing fine, but something's missing...Huh? ''VideoGame/{{Tetris}}''? Game Boy Tetris? Russian motifs and everything? ''Sign me the hell up!'' |
| 44 | ** And two months or so later, we get the first ''VideoGame/WarioLand!'' |
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| 47 | [[folder:2012]] |
| 48 | * Hmm... Nintendo's E3 2012 presentation and the Platform/WiiU titles are sort of underwhelming. Don't get me wrong, that new Mario game looks decent-ish bu... OH MY GOD, VideoGame/{{PIKMIN 3}} AND A [[VideoGame/{{Scribblenauts}} NEW SCRIBBLENAUTS GAME!?]] SOLD! |
| 49 | ** Creator/PlatinumGames [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr4D4YZQ9uY is making a Wii U title too?]] THIS JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER! |
| 50 | ** And then Nintendo blows their chance to show off new 3DS games by showing us only the stuff we know are coming...wait a minute, Reggie? DID YOU JUST SAY ''VideoGame/{{FIRE EMBLEM AWAKENING}}'' [[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/210570017471864833 IS BEING LOCALIZED?!?!]] THIS CONFERENCE JUST INSTANTLY GOT TEN TIMES BETTER!!! |
| 51 | * The Wii U's latest conference is just going over old stuff... huh, Platinum Games is making another exclusive title for i- A ''VideoGame/{{BAYONETTA}}'' SEQUEL '''OH MY GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD TAKE MY RINGS/HALOS!!!!!''' |
| 52 | ** Heck, even the old stuff gave us new things to be excited over, like ''Project P-100'' finally getting a name, or ''VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU'' putting a spin on the usual SaveThePrincess plot! |
| 53 | ** The E3 2014 trailer gave us two things: one Bayonetta gets costumes from Nintendo characters (Peach, Link and Samus confirmed) and second? ''The first game will be bundled with Bayoneta 2''. |
| 54 | * So now we get new info about the Wii U... what's this, we won't use [[ScrappyMechanic Friend Codes]] anymore? We'll just add the other person's username instead! Yes! Finally we get a system like this! |
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| 57 | [[folder:2013]] |
| 58 | * The January 23 Nintendo Direct could be called And The Fandom Rejoiced: The Trailer! ''New'' footage of ''VideoGame/TheWonderful101'', new footage of ''VideoGame/Bayonetta2'', ''new'' [[VideoGame/YoshisWoollyWorld Yoshi game]] made by the developers of ''VideoGame/KirbysEpicYarn'' in the same style, ''new'' crossover game featuring ''Franchise/FireEmblem'' and ''Franchise/ShinMegamiTensei'' developed by '''''Atlus and Intelligent Systems together''''', ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker'' [[UpdatedRerelease HD Remake]], and ''new'' game by [[VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles1 Monolithsoft]] with footage! Let's just flesh this out: |
| 59 | ** [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/01/3d_super_mario_title_in_development_for_wii_u There's a new 3D Mario game, likely to be playable at the next E3, from the same developers behind the Galaxy games and 3D Land.]] |
| 60 | ** [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/01/mario_kart_wii_u_driving_into_e3_this_year A new Mario Kart is also supposed to be playable at the next E3.]] |
| 61 | ** [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/01/new_yoshi_title_being_developed_by_the_guys_behind_kirbys_epic_yarn "Yarn Yoshi", the Epic Yarn-esque Yoshi game.]] |
| 62 | ** [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/01/nintendo_reveals_plans_for_wii_u_virtual_console There's also a proper Wii U Virtual Console coming,]] [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/01/nintendo_launches_wii_u_virtual_console_trial_compaign_today and there's going to be a trial campaign for it as well,]] [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/01/wii_u_virtual_console_trial_campaign_schedule_released complete with schedule.]] |
| 63 | ** [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/01/nintendo_unveils_the_legend_of_zelda_wind_waker_hd_for_wii_u The HD remake of Wind Waker, contrary to other "HD remakes" seen on non-Nintendo consoles, seems to be based on an entirely new engine.]] |
| 64 | ** [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/01/aonuma_wii_u_zelda_is_all_about_rethinking_series_conventions The next Zelda game is supposed to reinvent its formula even more than Skyward Sword did, what with a planned nonlinear structure akin to more sandbox-esque games allowing the player to access dungeons in any order.]] |
| 65 | ** [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/01/rpg_mashup_to_combine_fire_emblem_and_shin_megami_tensei The Shin Megami Tensei/Fire Emblem crossover. The trailer's ending, according to early comments in the link, takes cues from Persona games.]] |
| 66 | ** [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/01/nintendo_shows_off_monolith_softs_wii_u_project The Monolith soft title already feels like a Xenoblade sequel.]] |
| 67 | ** [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/01/new_footage_of_bayonetta_2_and_the_wonderful_101_emerges Bayonetta 2 in development and The Wonderful 101 in action.]] |
| 68 | ** And last but not least, while this batch of news doesn't come from Nintendolife (as the above links do), we'll see screenshots - at least - for the new ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' (already made [[AndTheFandomRejoiced/SuperSmashBros hype-inducing]] due to it marking the series' [[Platform/Nintendo3DS handheld debut]]) [[http://www.siliconera.com/2013/01/23/new-3d-mario-super-smash-bros-mario-kart-for-wii-u-to-be-revealed-at-e3/ already at the next E3.]] |
| 69 | *** And to top that off, said handheld version [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/01/3ds_version_of_super_smash_bros_4_to_be_shown_at_e3 will be featured at E3 as well!]] Oh, ''hell'' yeah! |
| 70 | * Oh cool, there's another European Nintendo Direct like the one described above on UsefulNotes/ValentinesDay, 2013... alright, let's make this 14th of February worthwhile--Satoru Shibata is wearing a Luigi hat and declaring 2013 the year of Luigi? Good for Luigi fans, but-''is that a Luigi-centric '''80'''-level pack DLC?'' [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/02/new_super_luigi_u_confirmed_as_future_dlc_for_new_super_mario_bros_u "New Super Luigi U", you say?]] That was pretty neat--[[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/02/mario_golf_world_tour_tees_off_on_3ds_this_summer Mario Golf for 3DS?]] Great, pretty cool--'''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryReturns [[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/02/donkey_kong_country_returns_3d_swinging_onto_3ds getting a 3DS port?!?]]''' Finally a ''DKC'' title on 3DS, SceneryPorn and SugarWiki/VisualEffectsOfAwesome will undoubtedly take advantage of the handhe--holy sheeeesh, ''a new ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigi'' game?'' '''''SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!''''' (Oh, and ''Animal Crossing: New Leaf'' has western release dates now.) |
| 71 | ** Tsk, that's nothing! We also found out that ''ETRIAN ODYSSEY'' '''''IV''''' will be coming to Europe! '''''AWESOME!''''' |
| 72 | * From the April 17th Nintendo Direct, ''VideoGame/EarthBound1994'' is now confirmed for the Platform/WiiU Virtual Console in North America '''AND''' Europe (which never got the game when it was first released outside of Japan). |
| 73 | ** The entire Nintendo Direct was just full of awesome news, both expected (new info and release dates on Mario & Luigi Dream Team, Mario Golf World Tour, Animal Crossing New Leaf...) and unexpected (''VideoGame/BravelyDefault'', the last ''VideoGame/ProfessorLayton'' game in Europe by the end of the year...). |
| 74 | *** Don't forget an [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkBetweenWorlds official sequel]] to ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast A Link to the Past]]'' and an all new ''VideoGame/YoshisIsland''. |
| 75 | * From the October 1st Nintendo Direct: Okay, some nice updates on ''VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld'' and the next Mario and Sonic game. Not bad, N--wait. SONIC'S SHOWING UP IN SUPER SMASH BROS. 4? OH HELL YEAH! And at the very, very end: KIRBY'S GETTING HIS OWN 3DS GAME?!?!? WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH NINTENDO!!! |
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| 78 | [[folder:2014]] |
| 79 | * On January 9, 2014, Creator/NextLevelGames, the studio behind major Nintendo fan favorites like ''VideoGame/MarioStrikers'', ''VideoGame/PunchOut'' on the Wii, and ''VideoGame/LuigisMansionDarkMoon'', announced they will be working exclusively on Nintendo projects from now on! Even better is that their reasoning for this is because their experience working with Nintendo has done great things to help Next Level grow into being the fan loved studio they are now, with games like ''Punch-Out!!'' and ''Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon'' making them almost as loved as Creator/RetroStudios.[[note]]They're not being bought up by Nintendo, so technically they're still a third party company, but to hear such news is great for many a Nintendo fan, since Nintendo's reputation among third party developers has been shaky since the N64 years.[[/note]] |
| 80 | * In the February 13, 2014 Nintendo Direct, not only was Little Mac revealed to be playable in the next Super Smash Bros. (see the respective page), but guess who is coming back in Mario Kart 8 for the first time? [[EnsembleDarkhorse THE EFFING]] [[QuirkyMinibossSquad KOOPALINGS!!! All 7 of them playable!]] |
| 81 | ** This Nintendo Direct also brought us the announcement of... ''VideoGame/NESRemix 2''? Eh, the first one was kinda fun, but doesn't really warrant a sequel- Wait a second, is that ''VideoGame/KirbysAdventure''?! ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}''?! ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros2'' '''''and''''' ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros3'' (to name a few)?! Looks like we're getting a ''much'' more robust collection of NES games, and they're the more notable ones released later in the console's lifespan, at that! |
| 82 | * '''E3 2014:''' |
| 83 | ** Two hours before the digital event, we get... '''''[[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/06/e3_2014_shigeru_miyamoto_confirms_star_fox_for_wii_u the return of]] Franchise/StarFox.''''' |
| 84 | ** Let's see what's on the line up. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L54s2m1dPs What's this]]? Is that...[[VideoGame/Splatoon1 a new IP?]] A ''multiplayer third person shooter?'' One where you control kids that can turn into squids, and ink everyone? HELL. YES. |
| 85 | ** Make that two [[VideoGame/CodeNameSteam new IPs]]! Introducing [[http://e3.nintendo.com/games/3ds/codename-steam/ Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.!!]] A new strategy game from the folks behind ''Franchise/FireEmblem'' and the ''VideoGame/NintendoWars'' series. |
| 86 | ** ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' fans were dismayed that the series didn't show up at E3 at all, until Nintendo announced they were planning on making [[http://kotaku.com/nintendo-is-planning-a-future-for-both-2d-and-3d-metroi-1590142491 new installments]], a traditional 2D game and a 3D game in the style of ''VideoGame/MetroidPrime''. |
| 87 | ** [[VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld Captain Toad]] is getting [[VideoGame/CaptainToadTreasureTracker his own game]]! |
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| 90 | [[folder:2015]] |
| 91 | * The January 2015 Nintendo Direct: |
| 92 | ** There's a new ''Franchise/FireEmblem'' game being made for the Platform/Nintendo3DS! |
| 93 | ** Nintendo will be releasing Wii games as downloadable games for the Platform/WiiU. The first of these are ''VideoGame/SuperMarioGalaxy2'', ''VideoGame/PunchOut'' for the Wii, and '''''VideoGame/MetroidPrimeTrilogy'''''! |
| 94 | ** For North American fans, the New Nintendo 3DS XL will release with a ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask Majora's Mask]]'' bundle and a ''VideoGame/MonsterHunter 4 Ultimate'' bundle. |
| 95 | ** ''VideoGame/CodeNameSteam'' allows you to play as [[VideoGame/FireEmblemShadowDragonAndTheBladeOfLight Marth]], [[VideoGame/FireEmblemPathOfRadiance Ike]], [[VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening Robin, and Lucina]] using Amiibo, complete with their own voice acting. This also means Marth finally speaks English. |
| 96 | * The closing Club Nintendo sale is massive, featuring a couple of full priced Wii U games and around five full priced 3DS games, among tons of other games. Even more surprising is the return of ''Doc Louis's Punch-Out!!'', previously exclusive to 2009 Club Nintendo Platinum members, but now released to all Club Nintendo members with at least 250 coins. |
| 97 | * The April 2015 Nintendo Direct: |
| 98 | ** We finally have Platform/Nintendo64 and Platform/NintendoDS games on the Platform/WiiU Platform/VirtualConsole, with the N64 games even supporting rumble. What's more, one of the N64 games that are confirmed to arrive is ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong64''! |
| 99 | ** ''VideoGame/FatalFrame 5'' is getting localized. |
| 100 | ** ''[[VideoGame/TokyoMirageSessionsFE Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem]]'' has finally been revealed. |
| 101 | ** ''VideoGame/CodeNameSteam'' is getting an update that allows you to speed up the enemy's turn. The 2DS and regular 3DS can make them move twice as fast, while the New 3DS can make them move 3x faster. |
| 102 | * Just in time for E3 2015, THEY'RE BRINGING BACK THE NINTENDO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS![[note]]Last held in 1990[[/note]] That alone should be a cause for celebration. |
| 103 | * The June 2015 Nintendo Direct Micro: |
| 104 | ** We finally have footage of ''Project Treasure''. |
| 105 | ** ''VideoGame/BravelySecond'' has been confirmed for a western release. |
| 106 | * Tired of the ''[[VideoGame/EarthBoundBeginnings Mother]]'' localization issues? The first game is getting a release on the Wii U Virtual Console as ''[=EarthBound=] Beginnings''! No crying until the end, [[TearsOfJoy indeed]]. |
| 107 | * E3 2015 |
| 108 | ** We've got ''Star Fox'' footage! Now called ''VideoGame/StarFoxZero'', it's set to likely be a continuity reboot. It's also being co-developed by Creator/PlatinumGames! |
| 109 | ** ''VideoGame/YokaiWatch'' is ready to dominate North America (just like it did Japan) in 2015! |
| 110 | ** [[VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiPaperJam A MARIO AND LUIGI AND PAPER MARIO CROSSOVER]]!!! It's like everyone's fanfic come true! |
| 111 | * We're going to the get ''VideoGame/PokkenTournament'' for the Platform/WiiU! |
| 112 | * ''VideoGame/{{PIKMIN 4}} IS IN DEVELOPMENT!!'' |
| 113 | * After a long hiatus following Iwata's passing, Nintendo Direct is finally coming back on November 12th 2015! |
| 114 | ** And what is announced: Twilight Princess HD, virtual console releases of ''VideoGame/PokemonRedAndBlue'' with wireless trading, and CLOUD STRIFE IN SMASH! |
| 115 | * Cloud Strife is great, but now for the final Smash direct for Wii U/3DS. Now, who won, hope it isn't that Cor........Bayonetta!?! |
| 116 | * ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossingHappyHomeDesigner'' includes the ability to customise your skin tone, something that has been requested for almost a decade. It gives fans hope the next main game will contain skin tone options. |
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| 119 | [[folder:2016]] |
| 120 | * Nintendo had announced the ''Platform/NintendoEntertainmentSystem''...that is so small you can fit it in the palm of your hand?! And it comes with 30 classic games from the NES era, from ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBros1'' to ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaI'' to ''VideoGame/KirbysAdventure'' to ''VideoGame/Metroid1''. Even third-party games joins the fun: ''VideoGame/MegaMan2'', ''VideoGame/{{Castlevania|1986}}'', ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyI'', etc. |
| 121 | * After all this time, [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5uik5fgIaI we finally get a look at the NX]], now properly known as the Platform/NintendoSwitch. So what's the main draw this time? Well, the controller is actually a pad with two detachable sides, and you can reconnect them together for a smaller controller...or you can connect them to either side of another pad inside the console itself, and then ''continue playing the game on the go!'' That's right, they took the Platform/WiiU Gamepad and expanded upon it! |
| 122 | ** In addition, we get a look at a couple of games for the system, including ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'', ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim'', a new 3D ''[[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Mario]]'' platformer, a ''VideoGame/MarioKart'' game (possibly ''[[VideoGame/MarioKart8 8]]'' with even more features), a sequel to ''VideoGame/Splatoon1''...[[DelayedReaction Wait, WHAT?!]] |
| 123 | ** And it's not just developers giving their support; I mean, ''[[https://twitter.com/UnrealEngine/status/789201443731288066?lang=en this]]''...this is just [[{{Pun}} unreal]]... |
| 124 | ** And rather than just sit on their laurels and let the hype stew, Nintendo directly stated that there's going to be a Direct on the Switch on Jan. 12th, 2017. |
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| 126 | |
| 127 | [[folder:2017]] |
| 128 | * The Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017: |
| 129 | ** For starters, the Platform/NintendoSwitch comes at a surprisingly good price of $299. |
| 130 | ** Region-locking is finally gone! |
| 131 | ** Seems that Nintendo prepared a new IP for us: Introducing ''VideoGame/{{ARMS}}'', a fighting game focused around spring arms! |
| 132 | ** ''VideoGame/Splatoon2'' is indeed real, with new weapons like [[GunsAkimbo dual pistols]] that allow you to dash, and new special weapons like a jet pack and a rain cloud. |
| 133 | ** There's a new ''Franchise/ShinMegamiTensei'' game coming. |
| 134 | ** After ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriors'' comes the next collaboration between ''VideoGame/DynastyWarriors'' and a Nintendo franchise, ''VideoGame/FireEmblemWarriors''! |
| 135 | ** ''VideoGame/SuperMarioOdyssey'' will finally bring back the more open worlds from games like ''VideoGame/SuperMario64'' and ''VideoGame/SuperMarioSunshine''. |
| 136 | ** ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles2'' is coming! |
| 137 | ** ''VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim'' is confirmed to be coming to the Switch. |
| 138 | ** There's a new RPG from the developers behind the ''VideoGame/BravelyDefault'' [[VideoGame/BravelySecond games]], ''VideoGame/OctopathTraveler''. |
| 139 | ** The [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9UdUrE4WCo Sizzle Reel]] got to show us a glimpse of what games are playable on the Switch, including ''[[VideoGame/DragonQuestHeroesTheWorldTreesWoeAndTheBlightBelow Dragon Quest Heroes I & II]]'', ''VideoGame/RaymanLegends'', ''VideoGame/LegoCityUndercover'', ''VideoGame/DragonBallXenoverse2'', ''VideoGame/Disgaea5'', ''VideoGame/{{Rime}}'', a new version of ''VideoGame/StreetFighterII'' and, perhaps most surprising of all, ''A NEW VideoGame/{{BOMBERMAN}} GAME'', when many people thought that the series died and was left to rot! |
| 140 | ** It was briefly discussed and we have little info, but just the minor nugget of info was enough to have the coal of our hype engines kick in. Two words: [[VideoGame/NoMoreHeroes TRAVIS. TOUCHDOWN]]. |
| 141 | *** If not those two words, what about what was on his shirt? '''Travis is back'''. |
| 142 | ** ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'' will be a launch title! |
| 143 | ** Shortly after the presentation ended, a trailer dropped online for ''VideoGame/MarioKart8 [[UpdatedRerelease Deluxe]]''. Not only does this game feature a more traditional battle mode, but the [[Franchise/{{Splatoon}} Inkling boy and girl]] are now racing with the Mario crew, with Urchin Underpass showing up as a Battle Course! |
| 144 | * The [=1/18=] ''VideoGame/FireEmblem'' Direct resulted in multiple fangasms from both older and newer fans alike: |
| 145 | ** We got our first look at ''Warriors'' gameplay, and it looks just as great as everyone expected. And it's coming to New 3DS, too! |
| 146 | ** Of all games, ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemGaiden Gaiden]]'' is getting a 3DS remake - complete with Alm and Celica amiibos! |
| 147 | ** There's a brand new game for the Switch in the works! |
| 148 | ** And last but not least, ''VideoGame/FireEmblemHeroes'' for smartphones is coming in February! |
| 149 | * Okay, [[VideoGame/Splatoon2 who's this little squit? Murch?]] Kinda figured the runt's rollin' like Spyke, so-- wait, RESET?! You expect me to just reset my gear OVER AND OVER just to get the ideal perks?! Splat th-- ...Did you just say we can save up the scraps and tailor-make our gear to OUR specifications? Changed my mind; take my snails, punk. |
| 150 | ** Holiday update? Okay, what have we got? New hairstyles, not bad. New music, okay. Walleye Warehouse and Arowana Mall? Better. New stages? Shell yeah! Level cap with prestige levels? Nnnnneat. NEW RANKED MODE WHERE YOU COLLECT CLAMS, THROW FOOTBALLS AND STUFF THE CLAMS INTO A NET TO SCORE?! [[{{Squee}} WOOOOOOOOOOOO]][[TheImmodestOrgasm MYYYYYYYYYY-]] [[KilledMidSentence *inksplodes*]] |
| 151 | * E3 2017 |
| 152 | ** Confirmed from the voices of The Pokémon Company and Game Freak, a mainline ''Pokémon'' game [[VideoGame/PokemonSwordAndShield for the Switch]] was announced and began development. |
| 153 | ** After years of waiting, ''Metroid Prime 4'' has finally been announced! [[HesBack Samus is back, baby!]] |
| 154 | ** What's this, another World Premiere this early, Reggie? What could you have that you didn't announce-- ''[[VideoGame/MetroidSamusReturns Anothe- er, A Metroid II Remake]]?'' And announced two new amiibo: Samus in her ''Metroid II'' pose and squishy Metroid! '''METROID FANS REJOICE!!!''' |
| 155 | * Near the end of June, Nintendo announced the successor of the [[Platform/NintendoEntertainmentSystem NES Classic Edition]], the [[Platform/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem Super NES Classic Edition]]. It comes with 21 pre-installed games, including ''[[VideoGame/{{Contra}} Contra III: The Alien Wars]]'', ''VideoGame/{{EarthBound|1994}}'', ''VideoGame/FZero1990'', ''VideoGame/KirbySuperStar'', ''VideoGame/SuperMarioWorld'', ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaALinkToThePast'', ''VideoGame/SuperMarioWorld2YoshisIsland'', ''VideoGame/SuperMetroid'', ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountry1'', ''[[VideoGame/PunchOut Super Punch-Out!!]]'', ''VideoGame/StarFox1'', ''VideoGame/StarFox2'', ''VideoGame/MegaManX'', ''VideoGame/{{Super Mario RP|G}}''-[[DoubleTake wait]], '''''[[{{Vaporware}} STAR FOX 2?!?!?!]]''''' [[CueTheFlyingPigs WE CAN ACTUALLY PLAY IT LEGALLY AFTER ALL THIS TIME?!]] |
| 156 | ** Missed a chance on getting the NES Classic Edition, then good news, Nintendo will relaunch this mini console in summer 2018! |
| 157 | * Nintendo's arcade titles will finally have an official re-release as downloadable titles (as ''Arcade Archives'' by Hamster) on the Switch! Could Virtual Console have a chance after all? |
| 158 | * [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild The Champion's Ballad]] is delightful enough, but Nintendo dropped a major bombshell for the Switch at the 2017 Game Awards: [[VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}} Bayonetta 1]], [[VideoGame/Bayonetta2 2...]] '''[[VideoGame/Bayonetta3 ...and 3!]]''' |
| 159 | [[/folder]] |
| 160 | |
| 161 | [[folder:2018]] |
| 162 | * Highlights from the January 2018 Direct Mini: |
| 163 | ** ''VideoGame/TheWorldEndsWithYou'' is getting a "Final Remix" release on the Switch to coincide with the game's 10th anniversary. |
| 164 | ** ''VideoGame/PokkenTournament DX'' will have Aegislash and Blastoise as Paid-DLC fighters. |
| 165 | ** ''VideoGame/KirbyStarAllies'' is revealed to have the surprisingly close release date of March 16th! |
| 166 | ** ''VideoGame/HyruleWarriors'' and ''VideoGame/DonkeyKongCountryTropicalFreeze'' are coming to the Switch, with ''Hyrule Warriors'' having all the content and modes from the Wii U and 3DS versions and costumes for Link and Zelda based on ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'', while ''Tropical Freeze'' has Funky Kong joining the list of playable characters. |
| 167 | ** ''VideoGame/YsVIIILacrimosaOfDana'' will be available on Switch. |
| 168 | ** DLC for ''VideoGame/MarioPlusRabbidsKingdomBattle'' makes Donkey Kong a playable character! |
| 169 | ** And last but not least...''the Switch is getting a remastered version of VideoGame/DarkSouls!'' Creator/FromSoftware’s New project won’t be revealed for quite some time, but least the reveal of the remastered edition have literally brought many Soulsborne fans intro pure madness. |
| 170 | *** Even better? This means that video game critics, fans of Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony, and even Website/YouTube channels and gamers can prepare to die on all three consoles for the very first time! |
| 171 | * The March 2018 Nintendo Direct. ''VideoGame/MarioTennis Aces'' was a given per the annoucement, but there's more! |
| 172 | ** ''[[VideoGame/DillonsRollingWestern Dillon]]'', ''[[VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiBowsersInsideStory Bowser's Inside Story]]'' remake (with a new mode focusing on Bowser Jr.) and a new ''VideoGame/WarioWare'' on the 3DS. Wario isn't dead! |
| 173 | ** ''VideoGame/DarkSouls'' amiibo, allowing for Praise the Sun Spamming at your pleasure. |
| 174 | ** The [[VideoGame/CrashBandicootNSaneTrilogy N. Sane Trilogy]], ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheFracturedButWhole'', ''VideoGame/{{Undertale}}'', and ''VideoGame/{{Okami}}'' are finally coming to the Nintendo Switch. |
| 175 | ** ''Splatoon 2'' v3.0 launches not only with a ton of new clothing and stages, but the first paid DLC, Octo Expansion, where you get to ''play as an Octoling.'' Completing the DLC also lets you use them in battle mode! |
| 176 | ** To top that: Inklings in Smash?! Smash 2018. On the Switch. [[DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything Our bodies were not ready.]] |
| 177 | *** Even better, the Link in that trailer appears to be ''Breath of the Wild Link''. |
| 178 | * The month of May is shaping up to be a wild one for the residents of Inkopolis, as Nintendo has announced not one, not two, but '''three''' Splatfests, back to back every Friday and Saturday, to determine the best Franchise/{{Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle|s}} of them all. |
| 179 | * Nintendo announced their Switch Online pricing, and while it was known that a yearly subscription costs $20 USD, what was not known before is that this price is only for one account; a family of up to eight can be supported for the low, low price of $35 a year! Cloud save support for your account(s) can only sweeten the deal. |
| 180 | * In the Ubisoft press conference has showcased ''VideoGame/StarlinkBattleForAtlas''. Later on, you see a pilot calling for distress and replied with a mysterious, yet familiar SNES sound effect. Then you get a close up look at the iconic jacket and visor, and then the iconic '''STAR FOX''' LOGO! That's right. The ''Franchise/StarFox'' team will be [[GuestFighter barrel-rolling in the Nintendo Switch version]]! |
| 181 | * New Smash Bros finally announced at E3? Eh, that see-''wait, it has''... '''''DID YOU JUST SAY [[ContinuityPorn EVERY PLAYABLE CHARACTER FROM EVERY GAME IS IN THIS]]?!''''' SIGN. ME. UP. |
| 182 | ** Not just that! Clone characters have been rebranded as Echo Fighters, and there is a new one; in the form of Daisy! She is just using Peach's movesets but she looks and acts ''very'' different from Peach. |
| 183 | *** There is also one final character introduced at the end of the Direct...only four words can describe the sheer magnitude of this reveal, taking a cue from the infamous ''Franchise/{{Metroid}}'' password. '''''[[CueTheFlyingPigs ENGAGE.]] [[MemeticMutation RIDLEY. MOTHER.]] [[PrecisionFStrike FUCKER.]]''''' Yes, that is right; Ridley, the draconic commander of Space Pirates and TheDreaded ArchEnemy of Samus, after 18+ years of being shafted to the side, has proven to be anything ''but'' too big for Smash, answering the pleas of his ever-loyal fanbase who demanded for his inclusion after so, ''so, '''so long.''''' |
| 184 | * Once again demonstrating why all three days of Nintendo's Treehouse Live coverage of E3 is worth it: Day 3 begins with the announcement that Arcade Archives is not only bringing out the original ''VideoGame/DonkeyKong'', but they're also bringing out ''Sky Skipper'', a Nintendo arcade game that was never released in America (with Hamster using the ROM from prototype Sky Skipper machine in the Nintendo archives to create this emulation). |
| 185 | * The September Nintendo Direct has quite a few surprises. Particularly the new ''Luigi's Mansion'' and ''Animal Crossing'' games both coming to the Switch in the following year! |
| 186 | ** Easily one of the larger announcements from that direct was the announcement that the mainline ''Franchise/FinalFantasy'' games were returning to Nintendo, and they're not talking about [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyI the]] [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyII NES]] [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyIII and]] [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyIV SNES]] [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyV install]][[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI ments]]...''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'', ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyIX'', ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX'', ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyX2'', ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXII: The Zodiac Age'', and ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXV: Pocket Edition HD'' are all coming to the Nintendo Switch, marking the first time any of the post-''VI'' installments [[CueTheFlyingPigs have appeared on a Nintendo console]], and the first time ''VII'', ''IX'', ''X'', ''X-2'', and ''XII'' have appeared on a non-[=PlayStation=] console! Welcome back, ''Final Fantasy''! |
| 187 | [[/folder]] |
| 188 | |
| 189 | [[folder:2019]] |
| 190 | * While many people were disappointed that ''Metroid Prime 4'' is going to start development all over again, they were forgiving when it's learned that Creator/RetroStudios is returning to work on the game. |
| 191 | * Well, that Nintendo Direct was pretty awesome: started off strong with ''VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker2'', and continued well with ''VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses'', ''VideoGame/{{Deltarune}}'', ''VideoGame/{{Tetris}} 99'', that decent-looking ''VideoGame/AstralChain'' game from Creator/PlatinumGames... Overall a pretty cool Direct. Now there’s only one announcement left. Waves on an ocean? No, it’s probably not the SNES to Switch Online, ''VideoGame/MetroidPrime Trilogy'', or ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossing''. What could it... '''Holy crap, it's ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaLinksAwakening''!!!''' With an amazing-looking art style! [[{{Squee}} ''Squeee!'']] |
| 192 | * On March 20, 2019, the Nindies Spring Showcase started off strong with an old-time commercial from the '''M'''inistry of '''D'''rink and '''H'''ealth '''R'''egulation. [[FunWithAcronyms Anyone who read between the lines]] [[FridgeBrilliance saw it coming]], but the whole thing was a stealth ad for '''''VideoGame/{{Cuphead}}'''''! And at the end of this Nindies direct that [[GrowingTheBeard already showed improvement from prior ones]], the impossible happened: ''VideoGame/CadenceOfHyrule'', an official ''[[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Zelda]]'' spin-off crossover with the indie game ''VideoGame/CryptOfTheNecroDancer'', showing off how much goodwill Nintendo has built with indies. |
| 193 | * '''Nintendo’s E3 2019 Direct'''. Where to even begin? |
| 194 | ** [[VideoGame/BanjoKazooie Banjo and Kazooie]] are confirmed for ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate''! Not to mention a whole host of ''VideoGame/DragonQuest'' heroes playable as one character a la Bowser Jr. and the Koopalings! |
| 195 | ** Creator/MarvelKnights, ComicBook/XMen, and ComicBook/FantasticFour DLC for ''Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3''! |
| 196 | ** A bunch of ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil'' titles are on their way to Switch! |
| 197 | ** ''VideoGame/{{The Witcher 3|WildHunt}}'', ''VideoGame/SpyroReignitedTrilogy'', [[VideoGame/WorldOfMana a collection of the Mana series]] (including a localization and a remake of ''Seiken Densetsu 3'', now known as ''VideoGame/TrialsOfMana''), ''VideoGame/NiNoKuni'', and a new Mario/Sonic Olympics game are all on their way! |
| 198 | ** While ''VideoGame/AnimalCrossingNewHorizons'' is going to have a delay, it does have a confirmed launch date on March 20th 2020. |
| 199 | ** But let’s face it. What ''really'' made this E3 Direct was '''the confirmation of a ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild'' sequel!''' |
| 200 | * September 4th 2019 Direct: |
| 201 | ** Nintendo Switch Online has now added SNES games to go along with their NES library. With ''twenty'' games out of the gate! As well as wireless SNES controllers to go along with it! |
| 202 | ** Alright, it's the end of the Direct, and they have one more trailer to show. What could it be... Is that ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles1''?! With updated graphics?! That's really cool, and it's a "definitive edition," what could be some new... IS THAT THE [[DummiedOut BIONIS SHOULDER]] IN THE LAST SHOT OF THE TRAILER???!!! |
| 203 | [[/folder]] |
| 204 | |
| 205 | [[folder:2020]] |
| 206 | * From the 3/26/20 Mini Direct: |
| 207 | ** ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles1: Definitive Edition'' is coming on 5/29, with remastered songs and a brand new epilogue called ''Future Connected''! |
| 208 | ** After months of no information ''VideoGame/PanzerDragoon Remake'' is getting released on the eShop after the Direct, and will have a limited physical run as a timed console exclusive! |
| 209 | ** The next DLC Fighter for ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBrosUltimate'' hasn't been entirely revealed, but they did reveal the series it's coming from: ''VideoGame/{{ARMS}}'', with a free trial for the full game lasting from now until 4/6 for Nintendo Switch Online members! |
| 210 | ** Creator/{{Atlus}} is bringing ''VideoGame/{{Catherine}}: Full Body'' to Switch on 7/7! |
| 211 | ** ''VideoGame/RingFitAdventure'' is getting a few quality of life changes, including a female voice for the Ring, a jogging mode, and a RhythmGame featuring songs from other Nintendo games like ''VideoGame/SuperMarioOdyssey'', ''VideoGame/Splatoon2'', and ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild''. |
| 212 | ** ''VideoGame/BravelyDefault 2'' is getting a free demo where users are allowed to provide feedback, like with ''VideoGame/OctopathTraveler''. |
| 213 | ** ''VideoGame/JediKnightJediAcademy'' is being released after the Direct, but that's not all for ''Star Wars'', as the Platform/Nintendo64 KillerApp ''VideoGame/StarWarsEpisodeIRacer'' will be coming to the Nintendo Switch later in the year! |
| 214 | ** A selection of releases from [[Creator/TakeTwoInteractive 2K Games]] were announced! ''VideoGame/BioShock Collection'', ''VideoGame/{{Borderlands}} Legendary Collection'', and ''VideoGame/XCOM2 Collection'' are all heading to the Switch on 5/29! |
| 215 | ** ''VideoGame/BurnoutParadise Remastered'' will also be coming to the Nintendo Switch, now available on a portable console for the very first time! |
| 216 | ** Very surprising that ''Clubhouse Games'', released for the Nintendo DS in 2006, will be getting a follow-up for the Nintendo Switch on June 5th 2020. And this follow-up has more games than its predecessor (51, compared to 42). And including '''BOWLING''' (added motion controls, that the DS iteration lacks), '''TARGET SHOOTING''', and '''TANKS''' made Nintendo fans think of ''VideoGame/WiiSports'' and ''VideoGame/WiiPlay''. These major highlights also increased [[JustHereForGodzilla their interest of purchasing the game]], just to [[NostalgiaFilter relive their memories of the Wii-era]]. |
| 217 | * ''VideoGame/Splatoon2'' is getting a bonus Splatfest - a rematch of the very first one, Mayo vs. Ketchup! In addition, the game received both a special demo and a discount on the eShop! |
| 218 | * ''VideoGame/SuperMarioMaker2'''s final major update included new PowerUps like the [[VideoGame/SuperMarioBros3 Frog Suit]], [[VideoGame/NewSuperMarioBrosU Super Acorn]], and [[VideoGame/SuperMario3DWorld Boomerang Flower]], the [[QuirkyMinibossSquad Koopalings appearing as bosses]], and a World Maker mode that allows player to essentially create their own ''Mario'' game! |
| 219 | * The ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles1: Definitive Edition'' epilogue, ''Future Connected'', will have an entirely new battle system, much like ''Torna - The Golden Country'' from a couple years prior. And fans were pleasantly surprised when it was revealed that [[Creator/JennaColeman Melia]] had not been [[TheOtherDarrin darrin'd]] for ''Future Connected''! |
| 220 | * Out of nowhere on May 14th, Nintendo dropped a brand new trailer for a ''VideoGame/PaperMario'' game on the Switch. And it isn't a port of ''Color Splash'', it's a brand new game entirely called ''[[VideoGame/PaperMarioTheOrigamiKing The Origami King]]''! Nintendo Switch owners, even those who weren't interested in ''Paper Mario'', finally breathed a sigh of relief at seeing Nintendo announce something new, especially since it leaked that there would be no Nintendo Direct in June due to complications stemming from the UsefulNotes/CoronavirusDisease2019Pandemic. Most of all, it releases on July 17th, a little more than two months from then! Last but not least, the trailer shows Mario wearing [[Franchise/{{Metroid}} Samus]]'s helmet at the very end...a mere ShoutOut to a sibling franchise, or is it Nintendo possibly teasing ''Metroid'' news for later this year? |
| 221 | * After decades of being [[DolledUpInstallment rebranded]], consigned to the GirlShowGhetto, and only having scattered references to it in [[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros exported]] Nintendo [[VideoGame/AnimalCrossing series]], ''VideoGame/PanelDePon'' has ''finally'' gotten a Westside release set for May 20, 2020 via the Nintendo Switch Online service. |
| 222 | * Nintendo shows that COVID-19 lockdown won't bring them down with the release of ''Jump Rope Challenge'', a free jump rope simulator developed during the quarantine. |
| 223 | * August 4th seemed like nothing was coming only for Nintendo to out of nowhere reveal ''[[VideoGame/Pikmin3 Pikmin 3 Deluxe]]'', which will be coming out October 30th! After all the jokes, ''Pikmin'' fans finally have something to look forward to. Besides having all the DLC, there will even be exclusive content, like a playable prologue and epilogue featuring Captain Olimar and Louie. |
| 224 | * November 23: ''VideoGame/TheWorldEndsWithYou''. We finally have [[https://youtu.be/6bUU_58xrtc a trailer for the sequel]]! It's coming to [[Platform/PlayStation4 PS4]] and [[Platform/NintendoSwitch Switch]] in Summer 2021! And OH MY GOD, THAT'S [[BreakoutVillain MINAMIMOTO]]! HE'S BACK, [[PromotedToPlayable AND HE'S PLAYABLE THIS TIME]]! |
| 225 | [[/folder]] |
| 226 | |
| 227 | [[folder:2021]] |
| 228 | * After years of working exclusively for Nintendo while remaining a third-party developper, Next Level Games is now being bought by Nintendo, making them a first-party developer much like Retro Studios and Monolith Soft. Considering NLG's track record, this is very good news in the eyes of many fans. |
| 229 | * It's been 530 days, but it feels like 3000 years since the last Nintendo Direct. It returned February 17th, 2021, and it did ''not'' disappoint. Pyra and Mythra are on [[AndTheFandomRejoiced/SuperSmashBrosUltimate the proper page]], but the rest... |
| 230 | ** After the runaway success of ''VideoGame/TrialsOfMana'', a remaster of ''VideoGame/LegendOfMana'' was to be expected. A welcome surprise, all the same. |
| 231 | ** When it seemed like ''VisualNovel/FamicomDetectiveClub'' would remain in Japan yet again, the remakes for the first two games, ''VisualNovel/FamicomDetectiveClubTheMissingHeir'' and ''VisualNovel/FamicomDetectiveClubTheGirlWhoStandsBehind'', got announced to be localized in English, finally exposing the series to a wider audience. |
| 232 | ** ''Mario Golf'' returns with a vengeance... |
| 233 | ** ...and so does ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword'', except there's a button-only scheme for those who aren't fond of motion controls. Those who like motion controls will not be deprived, however. |
| 234 | ** ''VideoGame/{{Miitopia}}'' is getting a remake! After being OutOfFocus for much of the Switch era, UsefulNotes/{{Mii}}s have ''finally'' gained relevance again. |
| 235 | ** The Direct ended with some kid in a cloak with an odd-looking pet, but once the pet turned around and the cloak came off, only an uninitiated person would not be thinking '''"HOLY CARP!!"''' over the ''VideoGame/Splatoon3'' reveal. |
| 236 | * The Indie World presentation on April 14, 2021, brought its own fair share of pleasant surprises: |
| 237 | ** After getting a teaser trailer the month before, ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles: Shredder's Revenge'' was confirmed to get a Switch version later in the year, to the joy of '80s pizza-lovers everywhere. '''Cowabunga!''' |
| 238 | ** Having languished in obscurity for decades and only previously being referenced in other Creator/{{Konami}} games, ''VideoGame/GetsuFumaDen'' very unexpectedly was announced to receive a sequel, ''Undying Moon'', developed by [=GuruGuru=] and coming for the Switch, set to release worldwide in 2022. It's definitely a welcome surprise for fans who thought Konami would still not make ''any'' use out of its lesser-known properties. |
| 239 | ** The indie cult classic ''VideoGame/{{Fez}}'' has finally gotten its own Switch port, launching ''on the day of the stream''. |
| 240 | ** After being released on Steam to much acclaim and a long waiting period, ''VideoGame/SkulTheHeroSlayer'' was confirmed to get the release window for its Switch port, coming in Summer. |
| 241 | ** As the very last surprise announcement, ''VideoGame/{{Oxenfree}}'' is getting a sequel: ''Oxenfree II: Lost Signals''. |
| 242 | * Nintendo E3 2021 saved the entire event with their unexpected reveals: |
| 243 | ** Who appears as the next DLC character for ''Smash Ultimate''? ''[[Franchise/{{Tekken}} Kazuya Mishima]]!!'' |
| 244 | ** After years of only being known from a one-off teaser in one of the ''Metroid Prime'' games, development on ''VideoGame/MetroidDread'' is being completed for real, and the game is set to release in October! |
| 245 | ** ''[=WarioWare=]: Get It Together'' is announced, and for the first time in series history, it supports co-op and allows you to play as the rest of the ''[=WarioWare=] Inc.'' employees! |
| 246 | ** One of the most unexpected announcements of the show: ''Advance Wars: Re-Boot Camp'', featuring remakes of ''Advance Wars'' and ''Advance Wars 2''. This in particular was met with lots of excitement, as no one thought it would be back after ''Fire Emblem'''s success. And the remake is even being done by Creator/WayForwardTechnologies, marking the first time they're working on a Nintendo IP. |
| 247 | ** ''VideoGame/{{Cruisn}}'' is coming to Switch with a home port of ''Cruis'n Blast''. Another old IP back from the dead! |
| 248 | ** After two years, ''Breath of the Wild 2'' gets an announce date for 2022! |
| 249 | ** Even the new ''Mario Party'' was met with warm reception, being basically what what ''The Top 100'' '''should've''' been. |
| 250 | ** For the first time in history, the ''Franchise/{{Danganronpa}}'' series is coming to a Nintendo system, complete with an upgrade to the ''Ultimate Talent Development Plan''. Also coming to Nintendo for the first time is ''VideoGame/LifeIsStrange'', with the ''Remastered Collection'' and ''[[VideoGame/LifeIsStrangeTrueColors True Colors]]'' both confirmed. |
| 251 | ** Actual gameplay of ''VideoGame/ShinMegamiTenseiV'' is shown, and it seems as if the Atlus' years of silence has finally paid off. Not only that, but its release date for November 12th, 2021 is officially confirmed. |
| 252 | ** Even the Japanese version had a special treat of its own; An Announcement Teaser for ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars30'', a game made to [[MilestoneCelebration celebrate the 30th Anniversary]] of the ''VideoGame/SuperRobotWars'' franchise for Platform/NintendoSwitch, and later was also confirmed for Platform/PlayStation4 and Platform/{{Steam}}. This is especially a big deal for ''Super Robot Wars'', as developer B.B. Studio usually prefers to announce those games on their own terms. |
| 253 | * August 11, 2021's own Indie World brought in news for various Switch ports and releases, with these among being the most noteworthiest: |
| 254 | ** VideoGame/LoopHero, Creator/DevolverDigital's very unusual take on the roguelike genre, is finally coming to the console in Holiday 2021. |
| 255 | ** ''VideoGame/ShovelKnight Pocket Dungeon'' is not only getting ported, but is also nearly done for release...in Holiday 2021! |
| 256 | ** ''VideoGame/MetalSlug Tactics'' has had hardcore fans of the series cheer, both for the game getting a port, and the fact that it would be going to be released in 2022. |
| 257 | ** The stream's final surprise turned out to be ''VideoGame/{{Eastward}}'', getting a timed Switch exclusive release on the same time that the computer versions release on September 16th. |
| 258 | * September 23rd, 2021: Nintendo dropped one hell of a Direct. |
| 259 | ** ''VideoGame/KirbyAndTheForgottenLand'' is announced, and it's the first fully 3D mainline Kirby game. |
| 260 | ** While Sony announced a full remake of ''VideoGame/KnightsOfTheOldRepublic'', the Switch is getting the original in all its glory. |
| 261 | ** Nintendo 64 games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online. With the biggest surprise is that ''VideoGame/BanjoKazooie'' is coming in the future. No longer trapped on Xbox. |
| 262 | ** Along with that, Sega Genesis games are coming to NSO. Play the best of Nintendo's old rival on the go! |
| 263 | ** The Quintet-developed classic ''VideoGame/ActRaiser'' is getting a remake! With new arranged tracks by Yuzo Koshiro. |
| 264 | ** Concluding the show, after spending four years in limbo, ''VideoGame/Bayonetta3'' finally makes its gameplay debut! Confirmed for 2022. |
| 265 | * At the tail end of Sora's ''Smash'' reveal (on the correct page), it was revealed that several ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' games were coming to the Switch! |
| 266 | [[/folder]] |
| 267 | |
| 268 | [[folder:2022]] |
| 269 | * Nintendo's first Direct of the year went hard and fast. |
| 270 | ** Opening on ''VideoGame/FireEmblemWarriorsThreeHopes'', following the cast of ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses Three Houses]]''. |
| 271 | ** ''VideoGame/MarioStrikers'' is back! Introducing ''Mario Strikers: Battle League'', the first Mario soccer game in 15 years. |
| 272 | ** Three beloved Square-Enix games are seeing remakes. ''VideoGame/FrontMission'', both the first and second game. As well as the CultClassic Japan-only RPG ''VideoGame/LiveALive'' done in HD-2D style! All in English and released worldwide. |
| 273 | ** ''VideoGame/ChronoCross'' is getting remastered for Switch (and other systems). Not only that, it will include the obscure Japan-only visual novel ''VisualNovel/RadicalDreamers'', finally available outside of the Satellaview. |
| 274 | ** ''VideoGame/StarWarsTheForceUnleashed'''s Wii version is the next game to be remastered by Aspyr Media! |
| 275 | ** ''VideoGame/{{Klonoa}}'' is back! With both the first and second game receiving the remake treatment for Switch. |
| 276 | ** Despite the incoming Steam Deck, Valve still saw it fit to release ''VideoGame/Portal1'' and ''VideoGame/Portal2'' on Switch. |
| 277 | ** ''VideoGame/WiiSports'' lives again! A new installment arriving to the Switch as ''Nintendo Switch Sports''. |
| 278 | ** ''VideoGame/MetroidDread'' is getting two updates. The first will add two new difficulties, [[HarderThanHard Dread Mode]], where [[OneHitPointWonder one hit kills you]], and [[EasierThanEasy Rookie Mode]], where health recharges faster. The second update will add a BossRush mode. |
| 279 | ** ''VideoGame/{{EarthBound|1994}}'' and ''VideoGame/EarthBoundBeginnings'' finally arrive to Nintendo Switch Online. |
| 280 | ** A '''massive''' season pass for ''VideoGame/MarioKart8Deluxe'' was announced. 48 all new tracks remastered from other games in the series, including ''VideoGame/MarioKartTour''. |
| 281 | ** How did they end the show? Oh, just with ''VideoGame/XenobladeChronicles3''. |
| 282 | * Out of nowhere in late May, Nintendo drops a trailer announcing that ''VideoGame/KnightsOfTheOldRepublicIITheSithLords'' was coming to the Switch in early June. That’s pretty cool, we’ll get to play the sequel, its missed potential and loose ends aren’t going to keep it from being brought to the Switch. Wait. What?! “Restored content” DLC will be available?! |
| 283 | * The June 2022 Partner Direct had a surprising number of fun announcements: |
| 284 | ** ''VideoGame/NierAutomata'' is coming to Nintendo Switch, with all the DLC and brand new costumes packed in! |
| 285 | ** ''VideoGame/ReturnToMonkeyIsland'' gets a trailer showing off its gameplay, and it's confirmed to be a timed console exclusive for the Switch. |
| 286 | ** ''VideoGame/PacManWorld'' is getting a remake at long last! |
| 287 | ** ''VideoGame/MegaManBattleNetwork'' is '''finally''' getting its own ''Legacy Collection'' akin to the [[VideoGame/MegaManClassic classic games]], the ''[[VideoGame/MegaManX X]]'' games, and the ''[[VideoGame/MegaManZero Zero]]/[[VideoGame/MegaManZX ZX]]'' games, after years of demand. |
| 288 | ** ''Franchise/DragonQuest Treasures'' finally gets a platform and release date, launching on Switch in December. |
| 289 | ** A brand-new IP from Creator/SquareEnix is announced - ''Harvestella'', which combines the LifeSimulationGame gameplay of the ''VideoGame/StoryOfSeasons'' series with a setting and combat akin to ''Franchise/FinalFantasy''. |
| 290 | ** ''VideoGame/MarioPlusRabbidsSparksOfHope'' released in October '''and''' is getting a presentation the next day from its development team! Not only that - '''Bowser''' is [[PromotedToPlayable playable]] in the sequel! |
| 291 | ** ''Super VideoGame/{{Bomberman}} R'' is getting a sequel, with a 64-player BattleRoyaleGame mode to boot! |
| 292 | ** ''VideoGame/{{Portal}} Companion Collection'' gets a shadowdrop later that day, and for only $19.99! |
| 293 | ** How did the whole thing close off? Just the little something of the mainline ''Franchise/{{Persona}}'' series debuting on Switch with ''VideoGame/Persona5'' ''Royal'', ''VideoGame/Persona4'' ''Golden'' ''AND'' ''VideoGame/Persona3'' ''Portable'' all coming. |
| 294 | * Quite literally out of nowhere, Nintendo casually announced that ''VideoGame/Bayonetta3'' was coming out this year (October 28 to be exact) with a whole bunch of story and gameplay shown that looked to continue and elevate the series' trademark action and sex appeal. |
| 295 | * The September 2022 Direct gave fans a lot to be excited over. |
| 296 | ** A new ''Franchise/FireEmblem'' game titled ''VideoGame/FireEmblemEngage'' is coming next year, that appears to take the summoning mechanics of ''VideoGame/FireEmblemHeroes'' mixed with the team-ups of ''VideoGame/TokyoMirageSessionsFE'' and brings modern FE flair to it. |
| 297 | ** Several beloved recent games, including ''VideoGame/ItTakesTwo'', ''VideoGame/{{Sifu}}'', and ''VideoGame/{{Tunic}}'' will be getting Switch releases soon enough! |
| 298 | ** A sequel to ''VideoGame/OctopathTraveler'' (aptly titled ''VideoGame/OctopathTravelerII'') is in the works, with eight new characters and a more connected story between them. |
| 299 | ** Two beloved [=GameCube=] games are getting remakes, with ''VideoGame/HarvestMoonAWonderfulLife'' (this time under the ''VideoGame/StoryOfSeasons'' banner) and ''VideoGame/TalesOfSymphonia'' being remastered for next year. |
| 300 | ** More details on Creator/KazutakaKodaka's newest project ''VideoGame/MasterDetectiveArchivesRainCode'' shows what looks to combine the investigation style from ''VideoGame/AITheSomniumFiles'' with some ''Franchise/{{Danganronpa}}'' flair in both gameplay and artstyle. |
| 301 | ** Several [=N64=] games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online, including both ''VideoGame/PokemonStadium'' games, the first three ''VideoGame/MarioParty'' games, and the biggest surprise of them all, '''''VideoGame/{{Goldeneye|1997}}'''''! Complete with both local and online multiplayer. Remember though, no Oddjob. |
| 302 | ** ''VideoGame/Pikmin4'' is confirmed by Miyamoto himself to not only still exist, but is getting released next year! |
| 303 | ** To cap things off, not only do we finally have a title for the much awaited sequel to ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaBreathOfTheWild Breath of the Wild]]'', now called ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTearsOfTheKingdom'', we also get footage and a release date of May 2023! |
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| 306 | [[folder:2023]] |
| 307 | * February 2023's Direct gave us plenty of welcome surprises to get hyped over: |
| 308 | ** ''VideoGame/Pikmin4'' gets more footage and new mechanics revealed along with a release date: July 21 this year! |
| 309 | ** ''VideoGame/GhostTrick'' is getting a surprise release in Summer 2023! |
| 310 | ** ''VideoGame/Splatoon3'''s Expansion Pass will see the return of Inkopolis and the Squid Sisters for Splatfests! |
| 311 | ** The first 3 ''VideoGame/EtrianOdyssey'' games are getting HD remakes ready for release in June 2023! |
| 312 | ** Nearly a year after unfortunate circumstances forced it to be delayed, ''VideoGame/AdvanceWars'' ''1+2 Re-Boot Camp'' gets a more definitive release date of April 21. |
| 313 | ** Nintendo Switch Online will get games from the entire ''Platform/GameBoy'' family soon enough, from ''VideoGame/{{Tetris}}'' to ''VideoGame/MarioAndLuigiSuperstarSaga'' and in the future, ''VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBlazingBlade'' and ''VideoGame/GoldenSun''! |
| 314 | ** To bide time before ''Prime 4'' ''VideoGame/MetroidPrime'' will be getting a remaster that releases the same day as the Direct! |
| 315 | ** Out of nowhere, a new ''VideoGame/ProfessorLayton'' game is announced, as the gentleman professor is back in town! |
| 316 | ** Both ''VideoGame/BatenKaitos'' games are getting remastered for Summer 2023, thus saving both from rare game hell. |
| 317 | ** To cap things off, new details regarding ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTearsOfTheKingdom'' are shown, including rail grinding, aerial exploration, and vehicle making?! May can't come any sooner it seems. |
| 318 | * The June 2023 Direct gave a preview of the remaining releases of the year, as well as plenty to look forward to in 2024: |
| 319 | ** Riding hot off the heels of [[WesternAnimation/TheSuperMarioBrosMovie their movie]], the Mario Bros. definitely stole the show, with numerous new releases getting announced: |
| 320 | *** ''VideoGame/SuperMarioRPG'' is getting a remake in time for the holidays! After years of any sort of remake or re-release looking unlikely due to licensing issues, fans of the cult classic game are ''finally'' getting a bone thrown their way. It cannot be overstated how big of a reveal this was. As shown in the reaction compilation video [[https://youtu.be/iILowA4Ipu0 here]] some of the youtubers were either screaming, crying, or in some cases getting so excited they were seconds away from ''throwing up''! |
| 321 | *** For the first time since ''VideoGame/SuperPrincessPeach'', Peach is getting her own solo game! |
| 322 | *** ''VideoGame/LuigisMansionDarkMoon'' is getting a remaster for the Switch! |
| 323 | *** New DLC for both ''VideoGame/MarioPlusRabbidsSparksOfHope'' and ''VideoGame/MarioKart8'' has been announced; the former includes a brand new world to explore, the latter includes a new track and several returning characters from past games. |
| 324 | *** A new ''VideoGame/WarioWare'' game, subtitled ''Move It!'', is coming in November. |
| 325 | *** Capping off the Direct is the announcement of a brand new 2D Mario game, ''VideoGame/SuperMarioBrosWonder'', complete with new power-ups, trippy new visuals, and...[[UnexpectedCharacter Daisy]] as a playable character?! |
| 326 | ** Opening things up is long-awaited new footage for the upcoming ''VideoGame/PokemonScarletAndViolet'' DLC pack, complete with the reveals of several returning Pokémon and a special event getting announced at the end: 5-star Chest Form Gimmighoul raids, with the chance of getting a shiny! |
| 327 | ** A sequel to the beloved ''VideoGame/DetectivePikachu'' is getting released in October! |
| 328 | ** Among the games getting re-releases for the Switch are the original ''Franchise/BatmanArkhamSeries'' trilogy (complete with all the DLC) and Volume 1 of ''VideoGame/MetalGear Solid: The Master Collection!'' |
| 329 | ** More info on ''VideoGame/Pikmin4'' has been revealed, including something completely new to the franchise: the ability to explore at night! And the first two ''VideoGame/{{Pikmin}}'' games are coming to the Switch as well! |
| 330 | ** ''VideoGame/StarOceanTheSecondStory'' is getting a remake! |
| 331 | * The September 2023 Direct showed off more of what was coming in 2024 and showed players they had a lot to look forward to: |
| 332 | ** More of ''VideoGame/Splatoon3'''s ''Side Order'' has been revealed, such as Pearl assisting players via a drone, an almost roguelike level set up, the previously [[TheGhost unseen]] [=Dedf1sh=] making her first physical appearance, and a release date for spring of next year. |
| 333 | ** Once again, Mario Bros. fans got the lion's share of announcements, with both new information for games already revealed as well as some brand new reveals. |
| 334 | *** The original ''VideoGame/MarioVsDonkeyKong'' game is getting remade, complete with a new co-op mode! |
| 335 | *** The Princess Peach game now has a title, ''VideoGame/PrincessPeachShowtime'', and the Princess will be getting new costumes that change the way the game is played, including two that allow her to fight off the villains with a sword or just straight up Kung Fu. The release date was also revealed: March 22nd, 2024. |
| 336 | *** The final ''VideoGame/MarioKart8'' DLC has been revealed and to say fans were pleased by the stage and character picks is an understatement. Not only do Diddy and Funky Kong return, but Pauline and Peachette make their console Mario Kart debut as well. As for the stages, the beloved Daisy Curcuit from ''VideoGame/MarioKartWii'' is returning. |
| 337 | *** But the biggest reveal was waiting at the end of the direct -- a remake of ''VideoGame/PaperMarioTheThousandYearDoor'' is coming next year! |
| 338 | ** The first three ''Franchise/TombRaider'' games are coming to the Switch, with an option allowing players to toggle between the original graphics and newer ones. |
| 339 | ** ''VideoGame/FZero'' fans ''finally'' get thrown a bone in the form of ''VideoGame/FZero99'', a 99 player battle royal game based on the first game. While not a totally new game, it still proves that Nintendo has not forgotten the series. |
| 340 | ** The first ''VideoGame/{{Contra}}'' game is getting a remaster under the title ''Contra: Operation Galuga'' with ''Creator/WayForward'' at the helm no less! |
| 341 | ** ''VideoGame/AnotherCode'' is not only being ported to the Switch, but the sequel, which has never been released outside of Japan and Europe, will be released worldwide as well. |
| 342 | ** Creator/{{Atlus}} and Creator/{{Vanillaware}} once again team up, this time to deliver their take on a tactical RPG titled ''VideoGame/UnicornOverlord'' that looks to combine strategic medieval battles with Vanillaware's signature beautiful art style. |
| 343 | ** A new ''Franchise/PrinceOfPersia'', under the title of ''VideoGame/PrinceOfPersiaTheLostCrown'', is coming out next year. |
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