Nintendo
Details Many Upcoming First- and Third-Party Games
for
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS
REDMOND,
Wash., April 12, 2017 – This afternoon, Nintendo unveiled new details about the
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Splatoon 2 and ARMS games for the Nintendo Switch system,
as well as Hey! PIKMIN, Ever Oasis and several new Kirby games for the Nintendo
3DS family of systems in a new streamlined format for its long-running series
of Nintendo Direct presentations. The video also covered numerous third-party
games, including Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition and Disgaea 5 Complete for
Nintendo Switch, and Culdcept Revolt for Nintendo 3DS.
“With
the recent launch of Nintendo Switch and many fun games coming out for Nintendo
3DS, this is a great time to be a Nintendo fan,” said Doug Bowser, Nintendo of
America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “From action-packed
multiplayer games to platformers starring classic characters, no matter your
favorite video game genre, Nintendo has you covered.”
To
view the Nintendo Direct video in its entirety, visit
http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct. Some of the highlights revealed in the
video include:
Nintendo
Switch
· ARMS: One of the biggest features in
the upcoming fighting game is the ability to equip two types of customizable
ARMS per fighter. These ARMS range from standard gloved ARMS to curved weapons
like boomerangs. Each ARM has a special attribute like fire, ice or electricity
that activates when delivering a charge punch. As players fight through the
game, they will earn in-game currency that can be used to play the ARM Getter,
a fun mode in which they can get new ARMS for their fighters. The fast-paced
game can be played in 1-v-1 matches or even 2-v-2* for more entertainingly
chaotic battles. During the Nintendo Direct presentation, a new character was
also revealed: the super-fast, ramen-armed Min Min. ARMS launches exclusively
for Nintendo Switch on June 16. In addition, special Neon Yellow Joy-Con
controllers and Joy-Con Straps will be released separately on the same day
alongside a Joy-Con AA Battery Pack accessory.
· Splatoon 2: Salmon Run, a new
four-player co-op mode*, is coming to the Splatoon 2 game. By teaming up with
friends, players can take a part-time job battling the new Salmonid species,
which the Squid Research Lab reports might even be more lethal than the
Octarians! When players fall in co-op mode, teammates can revive them by inking
them on the battlefield. Splatoon 2 launches exclusively for Nintendo Switch on
July 21. In addition, three freshly designed individual amiibo figures for the
game – a new Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy and Inkling Squid – will launch on the same
day and grant special limited gear in game. By tapping these amiibo (as well as
previously released Splatoon series amiibo), the figure’s character will appear
in the game and befriend players. Befriend an amiibo character and it will
remember favorite weapons, gear, outfits and option settings. This comes in
handy when waging Turf War at a friend’s house.
· Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: When the Mario
Kart 8 Deluxe game launches on April 28, it will do so with more characters,
karts and tracks unlocked from the start than any other game in Mario Kart
history. Both traditional racing and the newly redesigned battle modes can be
played in Local Wireless mode with up to eight players, and in Online** or LAN
mode with up to 12 players***. For fans who want to show off their driving
skills, Nintendo will be hosting two Mario Kart 8 Deluxe online tournaments in
game. More details about these tournaments will be revealed in the future.
· Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final
Challengers: Fans waiting to play this enhanced version of one of the most
celebrated fighting games of all time won’t have to wait much longer! The Ultra
Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers game launches for Nintendo Switch on
May 26 and includes all of the classic characters and two new fighters: Evil
Ryu and Violent Ken. Additionally, a “Way of the Hado” mode lets players throw
HADOKENS with first-person motion controls, while an exciting two-player co-op
mode* gives players and a friend one health bar for intense two player vs. CPU
matches.
· Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition:
One of the most popular creation games of all time is coming to the Nintendo
Switch console. The fan-favorite Super Mario Mash-Up pack along with new
multiplayer play and control options will be included in Minecraft: Nintendo
Switch Edition when it launches in Nintendo eShop on May 11 and in stores at a
later date.
· Two Sonics, Two Styles: Nintendo
Switch is getting two new Sonic games in 2017. Sonic Forces is a modern 3D take
on Sonic games and follows the blue hedgehog hero as he uses his stylish
high-speed moves to bring down the nefarious Eggman. Sonic and a mysterious new
ally will rise up when Sonic Forces launches for Nintendo Switch this winter.
Sonic Mania launches this summer and features retro 2D graphics and a host of
new stages, as well as some classic stages from previous games in the Sonic the
Hedgehog series.
· Project Mekuru (name not final):
Players that like multiplayer action games are in for a treat when Project Mekuru
launches exclusively in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch this summer. The
frantic and fun game finds up to four players battling locally* or online** to
flip panels and blow up opponents.
· Disgaea 5 Complete: This tactical RPG
franchise is beloved by many, and the definitive version of the fifth game,
Disgaea 5 Complete, is coming to Nintendo Switch on May 23. Perfect for
portable play, this epic RPG will launch with both standard and limited-edition
versions. A free demo for the game will launch in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo
Switch soon.
· NEOGEO Masterpieces: Starting April
13, more NEOGEO classic games like Samurai Showdown IV will be available to
purchase in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch. Some future NEOGEO games coming
to the system include Fatal Fury and The King of Fighters ’99.
· Puyo Puyo Tetris: Two classic puzzle
games face off in Puyo Puyo Tetris. The four-player* puzzle mashup game is only
a little more than a week away, launching on Nintendo Switch on April 25. For
people who want to try before they buy, a free demo for the game is now
available.
· Monopoly for Nintendo Switch: One of
the most famous board games ever is coming to Nintendo Switch. Up to six
players can experience the classic game with HD Rumble features and optional
shorter sessions when Monopoly for Nintendo Switch launches this fall.
· Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition:
The gorgeous, award-winning platformer is coming to Nintendo Switch later this
year. On Nintendo Switch, an exclusive Kung Foot experience offers a Solo Mode
and tournaments for up to eight players*.
· THQ Nordic Games: The diesel-punk
shoot-’em-up game Sine Mora EX, co-developed by acclaimed studio Grasshopper
Manufacture, launches on Nintendo Switch this summer with local co-op and
versus* modes. Also coming to Nintendo Switch from THQ Nordic Games is Battle
Chasers: Nightwar, an RPG inspired by console classics and based on the Battle
Chasers comic book series. Battle Chasers: Nightwar launches with timed
exclusivity on Nintendo Switch in late summer.
· PAYDAY 2: In this four-player co-op
game*, players band together to rise to the top of the criminal world for
bigger jobs and better paydays. PAYDAY 2 launches for Nintendo Switch this
winter.
· NAMCO MUSEUM: Some of the most popular
games of all time are coming to Nintendo Switch as part of the NAMCO MUSEUM
package. Classic games, including PAC-MAN, GALAGA and SPLATTERHOUSE, as well as
multiplayer gems like ROLLING THUNDER, SKYKID and TANK FORCE, can now be played
at home or on the go. Players can stop and resume gameplay at any time, and
Special Challenge Modes offer ways to test players’ skills. NAMCO MUSEUM
launches for Nintendo Switch this summer.
· Nintendo Switch Standalone Dock: The
Nintendo Switch standalone dock accessory will be available for purchase
starting on May 19. Additional docks are perfect for traveling without having
to unplug the main Nintendo Switch setup, as well as switching between TVs in
the same house without transporting cords.
Nintendo
3DS
· Hey! PIKMIN: The first Pikmin game for
Nintendo 3DS finds Captain Olimar embarking on an adventure through lush worlds
with his trusted Pikmin by his side. In a new type of Pikmin game, players are
tasked with throwing all types of different Pikmin using the touch screen to
solve puzzles, overcome challenges and defeat enemies through side-scrolling
levels. The Hey! PIKMIN game launches exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS family
of systems on July 28. A new Pikmin amiibo figure will also launch separately
on the same day.
· Kirby’s 25th Anniversary: To celebrate
the 25th anniversary of the adorable Kirby franchise, three new Kirby games are
coming to Nintendo 3DS.
o Exclusive to Nintendo eShop, Team Kirby
Clash Deluxe features four Kirby characters with different powers (Sword Hero,
Hammer Lord, Beam Mage or Doctor Healmore) who battle giant enemies together.
The free-to-start game launches … today!
o In Kirby’s Blowout Blast, players move
freely through more than 25 action-packed 3D stages, inhaling enemies and
powering up along the way. The game launches exclusively in Nintendo eShop on
Nintendo 3DS this summer.
o Last but certainly not least, a new
multiplayer* action game in the Kirby series is coming to Nintendo 3DS this
holiday season. More information will be revealed about this game in the
future.
· Miitopia: Fans have never played an
RPG quite like Miitopia. By casting Mii characters in roles across the world of
Miitopia, players set off on an adventure to battle enemies, hunt for treasure
and open up new areas of the map. The turn-based battles are straight out of an
RPG, but allies have a mind of their own. The relationships they build affect
their performance in battle. This Nintendo 3DS RPG launches later this year.
· Ever Oasis: Grow and expand the
world’s last oasis in Ever Oasis, a new action-adventure RPG from Koichi Ishii,
the creator of the Mana series. The Ever Oasis game launches exclusively for
the Nintendo 3DS family of systems on June 23. More information about the game
will be revealed in the future.
· Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of
Valentia DLC: The new Fire Emblem game might take the series back to its roots,
but one modern enhancement will help expand the adventure. The downloadable
content launching for Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia will be a
combination of free and paid, and provides players with new maps, dungeons and
challenges. More information about this DLC, including launch timing and the optional
season pass, will be revealed in the future.
· BYE-BYE BOXBOY!: The epic trilogy that
has taken the world of geometry by storm comes to its dramatic conclusion with
the BYE-BYE BOXBOY! game, the third entry in the highly acclaimed BOXBOY! series.
By rescuing new Qbabies, main character Qbby will receive one of four powers –
Boxrocket, Bombox, Warpbox and Remotebox – that can help the boxy hero overcome
obstacles in a new way. Tapping any of the Kirby series amiibo figures like
Kirby, King Dedede, Meta Knight or Waddle Dee will permanently unlock a new
colorful costume for Qbby based on that character. BYE-BYE BOXBOY! is now
available exclusively in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS and at
http://boxboy.nintendo.com/. A free demo for all three games in this series
from HAL Laboratory, Inc. is also available in Nintendo eShop.
· Monster Hunter Stories: Prepare to
embark on an RPG adventure unlike anything the Monster Hunter series has ever
known. In Monster Hunter Stories, become a rider and bond with monsters to
raise their potential and unleash powerful combos. Players can fly, swim and
crash into new areas of the map; discover eggs to collect and hatch; and
participate in turn-based battles with a party of up to five monsters. Monster Hunter
Stories launches for Nintendo 3DS this fall.
· The Yo-kai are Back … Again!: Whether
players missed it the first time or want to fall in love again, the definitive
version of YO-KAI WATCH 2 is here! The YO-KAI WATCH 2: Psychic Specters game delivers
the same full YO-KAI WATCH 2 experience, but adds new Yo-kai to befriend,
exclusive quests and the ability to hop on the Hexpress to a new resort area.
Players can even befriend Wicked and Boss Yo-kai from previous games, learn
about the origin of the mysterious feline Yo-kai, Darknyan, and experience a
revamped Blasters co-op mode to beat powerful new bosses. YO-KAI WATCH 2:
Psychic Specters launches for Nintendo 3DS this fall.
· NIS America Games: NIS America is
bringing two great games to Nintendo 3DS this summer. The Culdcept series is
celebrating its 20th anniversary, so it’s the perfect time to launch Culdcept
Revolt! The card-meets-board game launches in a standard and limited edition on
Aug. 29. With RPG Maker Fes, players of all skill levels can create their own
RPGs. A free download called RPG Maker Player will be available in Nintendo
eShop on Nintendo 3DS. RPG Maker Player will let anyone play fan-created RPGs
even if they don’t own RPG Maker Fes. RPG Maker Fes launches for Nintendo 3DS
on June 27.
amiibo
· New amiibo Approaching!: The final
Super Smash Bros. amiibo figures are on the way! Two versions of Cloud, Corrin
and Bayonetta amiibo figures will hit store shelves on July 21.
· The Legend of Zelda amiibo: Three new
amiibo figures based on Link from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, The
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess and The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword will
be released on June 23.
Remember
that Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS feature parental controls that let adults
manage the content their children can access. For more information about other
features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/es_LA/switch/ or
http://www.nintendo.com/es_LA/3ds/.
*Additional
accessories are required for multiplayer mode and are sold separately.
**Online
services require a Nintendo Account. Starting in fall 2017, some online
services will also require a paid subscription. Online service availability is
limited based on location.
***Eight-player
Local Wireless play in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe requires at least four Switch
Consoles and four Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Games; 12-player LAN or Online play in
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe requires at least six Nintendo Switch consoles and six
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe games.
About
Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment,
Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and
software for its Nintendo Switch™ system and the Nintendo 3DS™ family of
portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment
System™, Nintendo has sold more than 4.4 billion video games and more than 700
million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS
family of systems, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS™
family of systems, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™, Nintendo GameCube™, Wii™ and Wii
U™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known,
household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A
wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash.,
serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. For more
information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com/es_LA/.
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