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September 2023 Nintendo Direct

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door from the Nintendo GameCube system will return with enhanced graphics for Nintendo Switch in 2024!

Read our full coverage of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door!

Princess Peach Showtime!

The wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch have taken over the Sparkle Theater, and now it's up to Peach and the theater's guardian Stella to save the play––and the day!

Princess Peach Transformations

With Stella's help, Peach can transform and use fantastic shows-topping abilities to face off against the Sour Bunch.

• Swordfighter Peach

• Detective Peach

• Patisserie Peach

• Kung Fu Peach

Princess Peach Showtime! Release Date

Princess Peach Showtime! will release for the Nintendo Switch on March 22nd, 2024!

Read our full coverage of Princess Peach Show Time!

Mario vs Donkey Kong GBA Remake

The rivalry that heated up on the Game Boy Advance system reignites in this updated version of the game. With his eyes on the prize, Donkey Kong has stolen all the Mini-Mario toys from the factory and it's up to Mario to rescue them! In this updated version of the game, you can play with a friend in local co-op.

Mario vs Donkey Kong Release Date

Mario vs Donkey Kong will launch for the Nintendo Switch on Feb 16th, 2024!

Read our full coverage of Mario Vs Donkey Kong GBA Remake!

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Booster Course Pass Wave 6

• The final wave of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass arrives this holiday!

• Wave 6 includes Daisy Circuit plus 7 more courses, along with 4 returning playable characters:
  - Diddy Kong
  - Funky Kong
  - Pauline
  - Peachette

Read our full coverage of the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe DLC!

Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD

"Welcome to Evershade Valley, a place that's screaming and teeming with the supernatural. Luigi and his vacuum-like device, the Poltergust, ensue mansion mayhem and Luigi must face his courage to save the day! Up to 4 players can play together locally and online across different multiplayer modes."

Read our coverage of Luigi's Mansion 2 HD!

Super Mario RPG

"Mario and his teammates are tougher than ever in Super Mario RPG! Use the updated Action Commands to unleash the all-new Triple Moves, where Mario and his party members team up to unleash a unique group attack."

• Coming Nov 17th 2023

Detective Pikachu Returns

"Unravel a series of mysteries across Ryme City with a tough-talking, coffee-loving Pikachu and his human partner, Tim Goodman. When a jewel theft occurs, the case sets this great detective duo down a path filled with mystery. Why did Tim’s father, Harry, go missing? What is causing the Pokémon-related incidents around Ryme City? Answer these questions and more by searching for clues, investigating scenes, and using your case notebook to make deductions."

Read our full coverage of Detective Pikachu Returns!

Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered

"Uncover treasures of the ancient world by solving puzzles and unraveling mysteries lost to the ravages of time. Follow the iconic Lara Croft around the world and face off against deadly foes and dangerous myths. Experience the classics boasting upgraded graphics, with the option to switch to the original polygonal look at any time."

Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass - Side Order DLC

"Featuring a brand-new story, the single-player Side Order DLC will challenge you to ascend the Spire of Order in an experience that’s designed to be replayed over and over!"

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown

"Prince of Persia The Lost Crown is an action-adventure platformer game set in a mythological Persian world, bringing new characters & lore, engaging narrative, and exciting gameplay mechanics to a legendary franchise."

Read our full coverage of Prince of Persia The Lost Crown.

Horizon Chase 2

"Get your crew together and embark on this new trip around the World with the classic signature high-speed arcade gameplay within a dynamic environment, unique art style, thrilling soundtrack and online gameplay!"

Super Crazy Rhythm Castle

"Time your button presses with the music to solve puzzles and battle bosses while rocking out to over 30 thrilling tracks - including 4 songs from iconic Konami games! Can you master Gradius Remix, Smooooch, and Castlevania's Bloody Tears and Vampire Killer?"

SPYxANYA: Operation Memories

• Complete a photo diary for homework by living your daily life as Anya in the world of SPYxFAMILY! You will surely find treasured memories in the ordinary daily life.

• Not only the family members, Loid and Yor, but also Anya's friends, Damian and Becky, and even Yuri and Fiona will appear in the game.

• In addition to outings, play unique mini-games to get cute costumes, and add color to your memories by dressing up characters in your style!

Another Code: Recollection

"The Nintendo DS game, Trace Memory, and its sequel, previously unreleased in North America, return fully enhanced for the Nintendo Switch system as Another Code: Recollection."

SaGa Emerald Beyond

"The latest standalone entry in the SaGa franchise, SaGa Emerald Beyond, brings together the very best elements of the beloved series to offer each player their own unique gameplay experience.

As players venture across 17 mysterious worlds, they will forge their own unique branching stories that unfold based on their very own choices and actions. With multiple endings and countless scenes to discover, players will experience a unique tale upon each playthrough!"

Trombone Champ

"Honk, blow, and toot your way through over 45 songs! Up to 4 players can play together in local multiplayer! The Nintendo Switch version supports multiple control modes: Tilt, IR Motion Camera and Tilt-Motion. Try your best to get higher scores, and compete with your friends on the online leaderboards! Collect all 50 unique Tromboner Cards, meet mysterious characters, and uncover the mysteries of the Trombiverse. Do you have what it takes to become the Trombone Champ?"

• Coming later today!

BATTLE CRUSH

"Experience adrenaline-fueled action with simple, fast-paced gameplay! Join an intense showdown between characters fighting to reach the top and feel the rush of excitement with each blow in this action-packed fighting game!"

Contra: Operation Galuga

"The legendary Contra series is back! Contra: Operation Galuga is a thorough reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the '80s, featuring modern graphics and sound, new stages, new enemies and bosses, new play mechanics, an updated weapons system, and explosive co-op combat for up to two players in Story Mode or four players in Arcade Mode!"

Unicorn Overlord

"From the creators of 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim and Odin Sphere, Unicorn Overlord shines in combining overworld exploration and an innovative battle system in the iconic Vanillaware style. Traverse the vibrant world, cultivate a grand army with over 60 uniquely designed characters, and grow your renown throughout the five nations in this unique epic fantasy experience!"

F-ZERO 99

The F-ZERO game returns as a 99-player battle royale! Race on classic F-ZERO courses with machines from the original Super NES game and tear through courses in high-speed races. But be careful, your Power Meter will decrease if you crash into pilots or guard rails. If it hits zero, you're out!

Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story

"From Lazy Bear, the studio that brought you Graveyard Keeper, comes Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story. Jump into this delightful crafting RPG set in the magical Bandle City."

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story

"Embark on a journey of family, friendship, and magic in Song of Nunu: A League of Legends story. Join beloved League of Legends champions and best friends Nunu and Willump as they traverse the beautiful & treacherous wilds of the Freljord. Uncover their past and unlock an extraordinary world in this single-player story adventure game."

WarioWare: Move It!

"Strike a pose with a multitude of motion-based microgames in a brand-new entry in the WarioWare series! You can laugh out loud with over 200 lightning-fast microgames, and multiplayer modes aplenty!"

Eastward: Octopia

"Welcome to a parallel world of Eastward: population... growing!? In this upcoming DLC, Sam and John return in an all-new country life adventure! In a remote mountainside village, Sam and John start life anew as farmers. Work the land, tend livestock, and cook heartwarming meals for familiar yet strangely different friends."

Wargroove 2 

"Wargroove is back! Embark on an all-new adventure, filled with unlikely friendships, unknown adversaries, and ugly revenge plots. Wage war against your foes with a cast of new Commanders and utilise their new tiered ‘groove’ ability system to sway the fight in your favour. Design and share maps, cutscenes, and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools."

Wartales

"Lead a group of mercenaries in their search for wealth across a massive medieval universe. Explore the world, recruit companions, collect bounties and unravel the secrets of the ancient tombs!
Share command of a troop with up to four players and journey together online in critically acclaimed turn-based RPG Wartales!"

DAVE THE DIVER

"DAVE THE DIVER is a single-player casual adventure RPG featuring deep-sea exploration. Dive to fish during the day and manage a sushi bar at night. The gameplay loop will gradually expand, opening up players to new systems, fascinating creatures, and unexplored environments. Upgrade your gear to delve into the depths and discover what friends, foes, and surprises await in the Blue Hole."

Among Us - New Map "The Fungle"

"Grab your crew in this hit online multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal, with an all-new map coming October 2023.

Explore The Fungle, a mysterious, mushroom filled island full of new hiding spots, tasks, and secrets to discover. One thing always stays the same though - keep an eye out for the Impostors bent on sabotaging and killing everyone!"

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes

"Prepare for a meticulously crafted turn-based JRPG with gorgeous 2D sprites and 3D backgrounds. Create your ideal 6-character party and choose from more than 100 unique heroes to join you through the war-torn continent of Allraan. Manage your town and recruit companions to gather resources, expand production, and develop new facilities to aid in your campaign. Confront foes in strategic one-on-one duels and intense war battles that will shape your story."

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