Everything announced in the Nintendo Direct
Zelda! Metroid Prime 4! Stray! Did we mention playable Zelda?
The Nintendo Direct for June 2024 has been and gone! Sure we had to wait over a month (and were then only given 24 hours notice, classic Nintendo), but it was worth it. Well worth it subjectively, I'm sure there are some disappointment people out there. (Look, we'd all like to play Silksong. Hopefully it will be out next year. Or the year after that...) Anyways, in case you missed June 2024's Nintendo Direct or simply want to revisit the announcements - look no further as you'll find it all below.
Mario and Luigi Brothership
The Nintendo Direct started in pure Nintendo fashion with Mario and Luigi Brothership. We got an excellent look at the cel-shaded style graphics, combat and all the platforming fun this game has in store for you.
Mario and Luigi will be released on the Nintendo Switch on 7th November 2024.
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition gives you the chance to complete a variety of speedrunning challenges, such as The Body Will Follow for the original Legend of Zelda, both off and online.
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition will be released on 18th July 2024.
Fairy Tale 2
The trailer for Fairy Tale 2 came next. This game focuses around the story's final arc and I haven't watched this anime so I don't have any trivia to share. Though we do get a good look at the combat.
Fairy Tale 2 will be released in winter 2024.
Fantasian Neo Dimension
From the creator of Final Fantasy comes, Fantasian Neo Dimension. In this new magicial adventure you'll use skills to fight enemies or send them to alternative dimensions to be battled later.
Fantasian Neo Dimension will be released in Winter 2024.
Nintendo Switch Sports Update
Basketball is being added for free to Nintendo Switch Sports. You'll be able to enjoy two-on-two matches and a variety of challenges. This update will be arriving in Summer 2024.
Mio Memories In Orbit
Play as a little robot exploring what looks like a hand-drawn world in Mio Memories In Orbit. It will be released in 2025.
Disney Illusion Island Update
Disney Illusion Island will be getting a detective-themed update for free today.
Hello Kity Island Adventure
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is an open world adventure for all Hello Kitty fans, which will be released in 2025.
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports
Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports allows you to play a variety of arcade-style sports when its released in autumn 2025.
Among Us Update
We then got a look at the new update coming to Among Us, including new crewmate roles, which is being released today.
Farmagia
In Farmagia you'll use the power of monsters and farming simulators to defeat the evil which holds the world in its grip.
Farmagia will be released on 1st November 2024.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Originally released on the Wii, a look at the remake of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD came next. Here you'll get up to some extreme monkey business to defeat an evil tribe who've taken control of the local wildlife. It will also include the levels from the 3DS version.
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD will be released on 16th January 2025.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake
We then got a look at the upcoming Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. Here you'll be able to re-experience this classic RPG with beautiful upgraded graphics. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake will be released on 14th November 2024.
It was then followed by the news that Dragon Quest 1 and 2 will also be getting HD-2D Remakes in 2025.
Funko Fusion
Don't ask me why we're getting a Funko game, but here it is. It's real. Ah well. Funko Fusion will be released on 13th September 2024.
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
Next up came a look at Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, which will be released on 27th June 2024.
The New Denpa Men
Then came The New Denpa Men, which I do not understand. The New Denpa Men will be released for free on 22nd July 2024.
Metal Slug Attack Reloaded
The tune changed quite quickly as we went from strange little men to war combat with a look at Metal Slug Attack Reloaded. It will be released later today.
Darkest Dungeon 2
It was then time for a look at Darkest Dungeon 2, which will be released on 15th July 2024.
Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
We then got a look at the upcoming titles to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, including The Legend of Zelda: A Link To The Past Four Swords and Metroid: Zero Mission. We also got two titles coming to the new Nintendo 64 Mature Collection - Turok: Dinosaur Hunter and Perfect Dark.
All four of these titles are available now.
Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero
It's time to leave for the seas in Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero. Here you'll use phantoms for both combat and puzzle solving. Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero will be released in 2025.
Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection Arcade Classics
Marvel and Capcom come to blows in Marvel vs. Capcom: Fighting Collection Arcade Classics. (Now that's a game name.) Here you'll be able to enjoy a variety of minigames - both Marvel and Capcom themed - alongside enjoying some online play when it's released later in 2024.
Super Mario Party Jamboree
It was back to the world of Mario with a look at Super Mario Party Jamboree. As always you'll be able to enjoy a selection of minigames on different boards, such as Goomba Lagoon. There's even some returning boards from past Mario Party games.
Super Mario Party Jamboree will be released on 17th October 2024.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Yes! Zelda time! Next came our first look at The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Here we finally get to play as Zelda who uses a magical staff to create 'echoes' of objects to explore the world. Since you can create echoes of nearly anything, you're going to be solving puzzles and defeating enemies in unique ways. You can even make echoes of monsters!
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will be released on 26th September 2024. There will also be a fancy new Zelda-themed Nintendo Switch Lite released alongside it.
Just Dance 2025 Edition
After this game a look at Just Dance 2025 Edition, but, let's be honest, we're all still thinking about the new Zelda game. Just Dance 2025 Edition will be released in October 2024.
Lego Horizon Adventures
Announced back in the Summer Game Fest 2024 showcase, we got another look at Lego Horizon Adventures which will be released in winter 2024.
Stray
Become a cat in Stray when it's released on Nintendo Switch in winter 2024. Stray is a magical little journey through a cybercity through the eyes of a cat. You'll be able to cause some proper cat choas!
Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game
It was time to head to Middle Earth with a look at Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game. Here you'll start a life in The Shire and it looks alright... Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game will be released in winter 2024.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection
Ace Attorney Investigations contains a selection of Ace Attorney spin-off games, including one which was previously exclusive to Japan, and will be released on 6th September 2024.
The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy
From the court to a world being invaded by strange bear aliens with The Hundred Line Last Defense Academy, which will be released in early 2025.
Romacing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven
It was then time to visit a magical kingdom in a game spanning multiple generations in the remake of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven. Here you'll have to defeat seven heroes whose hearts have been tainted by darkness and protect your empire.
Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven will be released on 24th October 2024.
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond
Here it is, the one you've mostly been waiting for: our first look at Metroid Prime 4 Beyond. Become Samus Aran once again in this first-person shooter where you're tasked with exploring alien worlds and dealing with any space pirate you happen to encounter.
Metroid Prime 4 Beyond will be released in 2025.
Hope you enjoyed this Nintendo Direct!