Nintendo Direct News
News Surprise! Kirby Air Riders Is Getting A Second Direct
Director Masahiro Sakurai returns as the host
Kirby Air Riders got some of the spotlight in the latest broadcast, and apart from those new amiibo, it's also been revealed there will be another 'Direct' taking place in the future. This "2nd presentation" will once again be hosted by the game's director Masahiro Sakurai. We don't know what...
News Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection Brings DS RPGs To Switch In 2026
Starstruck
It's been a busy day thanks to Nintendo's huge hour-long Direct, but the Japanese broadcast still managed to have a surprise in store for us — Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection. Coming to Switch in 2026, Capcom announced the collection via the Japanese showcase, but also dropped an English trailer, confirming we'd be seeing the...
Guide Nintendo Direct September 2025: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
How would you rate it?
The September 2025 Nintendo Direct was a bumper showcase, with an hour of announcements for Switch and Switch 2 and a few big surprises - including big first-party news. Below is the full Nintendo Direct September 2025 video, plus every game announcement accompanied by a trailer, any release date info, plus a link to our...
News Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Finally Gets Switch 1 & 2 Release Date
Now that's Friendship
After months of leaks, teases, and unexpected inclusions, Digital Eclipse's Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection finally has a release date for both digital and physical versions. Digitally, the game will launch on the Switch eShop — both Switch 1 and Switch 2 versions - on 30th October 2025. A physical release follows on 12th...
Round Up Everything Announced For Super Mario's 40th Anniversary
A Galaxy of goodies
As expected, Nintendo spent a good chunk of its latest Direct presentation focusing on the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. with a host of announcements both big and small. The platforming icon celebrates his big four-zero on 13th September 2025 and, while we didn't get the brand-new 3D Mario that we were perhaps expecting,...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting DLC Featuring Two Different Mega Raichu
Plus new starter Megas are coming, but there's a catch
it's not even out yet, but Pokémon Legends: Z-A is already getting DLC, and it was announced during today's Nintendo Direct. Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Mega Dimension doesn't have a release date yet (though it will release by 28th February 2026). Pre-orders are available now on the
News Hades 2 Launches As Timed Console Exclusive On Switch & Switch 2 This Month
Stop time at 120fps
Supergiant Games' Hades II is coming to Switch and Switch 2 on 25th September 2025. In under two weeks. Yes, let that sink in a second. And it's only $29.99. A physical version will also be launching on 20th November 2025. The sequel to the outstanding "Gold-like, rogue-like" has been in early access since May 2024 on Steam,...
News Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is Getting A Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
Meetup in Bellabel Park
Mario's latest 2D platformer, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, is getting a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition next Spring. Tilted *deep breath* Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup In Bellabel Park, this upgrade will feature tons of new multiplayer content. Bellabel Park plaza is a new location that you'll be able...
News It's Official, The Mario Movie Sequel Is Based On Mario Galaxy
Update: Confirmed during today's Nintendo Direct
Ahead of Mario's 40th anniversary this week, NBCUniversal has apparently registered multiple 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' domain names. Nintendo's Direct broadcast is obviously taking place later today, and this recent discovery has now led to speculation about the title and theme of the upcoming movie...
Watch Nintendo Direct September 2025 - Live!
M-M-M-Maaaaaaario?
Christmas for Nintendo fans is here once again, folks – yes, it's Direct Day! It's time to break out your favourite snacks and beverages, because we've got a whopping 60 minutes' worth of announcements and updates to get through together, with lots of goodies planned for both the Switch and Switch 2. We're expecting to get...
Reminder Here's When The Nintendo Direct Starts In Your Time Zone
60 minutes of Switch and Switch 2 news
Well it's that time again, folks! Nintendo has announced via Nintendo Today! that yet another Direct presentation will be taking place on 12th September 2025 (yes, that's tomorrow), hot on the heels of the Partner Showcase in July and the Indie World in August. The s
Talking Point Nintendo Direct September Predictions - What Do You Hope To See?
Primed and ready
Nintendo's marketing for the Switch and Switch 2 is going absolutely nuts in 2025. We had a Partner Showcase in July, an Indie World and a Kirby blowout in August, and now we're getting a full-fat, juicy Direct in September. Crikey!
Rumour Another Claim Points To A Nintendo Direct Later This Month
Fuel, meet fire
Last week, it was claimed that a Nintendo Direct would take place later this month on 12th September via a post from SwitchForce on X. Now, this alone wouldn't be much cause for alarm, but VGC had also corroborated this and stated that its own sources have made mention of a Direct on this date. Adding f
Rumour A Nintendo Direct Is Reportedly Coming Ahead Of Mario's 40th Anniversary
Clear your calendars for mid-September
A Nintendo Direct is reportedly on the way, and it'll be taking place mid-September. The claim originally came from SwitchForce over on X (formerly Twitter), but VGC has also heard from multiple sources that a presentation is planned for 12th September. If that's the case, it'll be taking place the day before...
Guide Kirby Air Riders Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
Going into Dededetail
Gosh, well that was a deep dive and a half! Masahiro Sakurai has just wrapped up his detailed rundown of Kirby Air Riders in the latest spotlight Direct, and it was absolutely crammed with information. Sakurai spilled the beans on everything from character rosters to controls, so we've assembled the following breakdown for you...
News In Kirby Air Riders, The Pink Puffball Isn't The Only One Who Can Use Copy Abilities
Uh-oh...
Masahiro Sakurai has revealed something about Kirby Air Riders that shatters Kirby lore into a thousand pieces — Kirby isn't the only one who can use Copy Abilities anymore. Yep, with the Switch 2 game introducing a whole swathe of Kirby characters to the racer, to make things "fair", now Waddle Dee, King Dedede, Meta Knight, and Cappy...
News Nintendo Music "Special Release" Adding Tracks From Kirby Air Riders Today
Update: Confirmed in today's Direct
Nintendo Music is mostly known for retro soundtrack updates, but this week it's completely different, with the Japanese firm today revealing we're actually getting some music from a game that's not even out yet. This information was shared via the Nintendo Today! mobile app's calendar. And it's songs from...
Guide Nintendo Indie World Showcase August 2025 - Every Announcement, Game Reveal & Trailer
How would you rate it?
The August 2025 Nintendo Direct was an Indie World Showcase featuring 15 minutes of games from independent devs coming to Switch 2 and Switch 1 this year and into 2026. Featuring release dates for previously announced games plus some brand new reveals, it was a decent little showing after the Partner Showcase in July, and...
News Nintendo Showcases Every Partner Direct Switch 2 Game In New Infographic
A nice little lineup
The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase for July 2025 may have come and gone, but if you need a reminder of all the games that featured in it (and if our full round-up wasn't enough for ya), then the Big N has got you covered. A brand new infographic shared on the Nintendo of America Twitter account highlights all the games that...
News Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Gets Free Switch 2 Performance Patch
Plus Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake gets new trailer
Intrepid adventurers, if you've been holding off on playing Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and have a Switch 2, today's news might come as a nice little incentive. Announced during the Japanese Nintendo Direct, Square Enix has dropped a free performance update for the excellent turn-based RPG...
Reaction Switch 2 Needed A Partner Showcase With Pep; This Wasn't It
Re-Pac-ed and Replanted?
I'm not one to be disappointed often, especially with Directs. Yes, even Partner Showcases — some of the best Directs have been these third-party lead ones, with June 2022's Mini Partner Showcase ranking pretty highly for me. Today's Partner Showcase was not one of those, which maybe hit a little harder because this was...
News Surprise! Bloober Team Is Bringing Sci-Fi Scares To Switch 2 With 'Cronos: The New Dawn'
And it's got a release date
If you're a survival horror fan, you've probably been keeping an eye on Cronos: The New Dawn, a brand new sci-fi third-person shooter where you jump between 1980's Poland and a dystopian future. Previews for the game dropped earlier this week for other platforms, and they seem solid across the board. Luckily, Switch 2...
Guide Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025: Every Announcement, Game Reveal, Trailer
How would you rate it?
The July 2025 Nintendo Direct delivered 25 minutes of Switch 2 game news from third-party publishers, including release dates for previously announced titles and brand-new reveals. In this round-up you'll find everything announced in the Partner Showcase, as well as the full Nintendo Direct July 2025 video, trailers for each...
News Pac-Man World 2 Is Getting The Re-Pac Treatment
Coming to Switch 1 & 2 September
It was only a matter of time until Pac-Man World 2 got the remake treatment, and today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase confirmed the inevitable. Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac is coming to both Switch 1 and Switch 2 on 26th September 2025. Based on the PS2, Xbox, and Gamecube sequel to the PS1 original — which also got...
News Yakuza Kiwami 2 Brawls Onto Switch 2 In November
Kiwami 1 also getting a Switch 2 release
Kazuma Kiryu's story will continue on Switch 2 later this year as Yakuza Kiwami 2 releases on 13th November 2025. Continuing the story on from Yakuza Kiwami — a remake of the first Yakuza game that received a Switch port last year — Kiryu will be facing off against the Dragon of Kansai, Ryuji Goda...
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment Teases New Construct In Fresh Trailer
Still aiming for Winter
Koei Tecmo and Nintendo's Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment made a surprise appearance during today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and while we still don't have a release date (This Winter is all we have), we did get a new trailer. Largely a story-setting showcase, the trailer gives us a look at many of the game's...
News A Brand New Katamari Game Is Coming To Switch
It could be one for the ages
Bandai Namco has announced a brand new Katamari game for the Switch: Once Upon a Katamari. Revealed during today's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, the game is coming to Switch 1 on 24th October 2025. This new Katamari sees the prince rolling around throughout worlds based on different historical periods including the...
Watch Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025 - Live!
Howdy, partner!
Well, who could have seen this coming! The rumours were true, and we are mere minutes away from another Nintendo Direct. The Partner Showcase will be kicking off in a little under half an hour at 6am PST / 9am EST / 2pm BST / 3pm CET, with Nintendo promising "roughly 25 minutes of information on upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 and...
News Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase Announced For Today, 31st July 2025
Finally!
Heeeere we go! Nintendo has finally confirmed that a Nintendo Direct is coming, and it's a Partner Showcase. Kicking things off on 31st July at 6am PST / 9am EST / 2pm BST / 3pm CET, we'll be treated to 25 minutes of news on third-party games coming to the Switch and Switch 2. You'll be able to watch the broadcast in all of the usual...
Feature Nintendo Partner Direct Predictions - What Do You Expect To See?
Well, howdy
There's a new Nintendo Direct coming very soon, and it's a Partner Showcase, which means it's time for third parties to shine. Since launch, we've seen some big hitters from publishers like Capcom (Street Fighter 6), CD Projekt (Cyberpunk), and SEGA (Yakuza 0), but despite a
Rumour Major Third-Party Devs Reportedly Sitting On Multiple Switch 2 Announcements
"Announcements are coming"
As you've likely seen by now, there's a new rumour from the latest Nate the Hate podcast about a Nintendo Direct potentially taking place some time after the launch of Donkey Kong Bananza. In the same episode, the YouTuber and podcaster has touched on the subject of future third-party support for the Switch 2, and how...
Rumour A Nintendo Direct Is Set To Take Place Later This Month, It's Claimed
In addition to Pokémon Presents
YouTuber Nate the Hate has claimed that a Nintendo Direct is due to take place later this month. Speaking on his latest podcast episode, Nate states that a Direct will take place after Donkey Kong Bananza releases on 17th July 2025. He goes on to stress that he does not know any further details, including specific...
Guide Donkey Kong Bananza Direct: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
Peeling back the layers
With its next Switch 2 first-party release on the horizon, Nintendo treated us all to a 15-minute deep dive into Donkey Kong Bananza — and it's fair to say that it was a more jam-packed showing than many of us were expecting. This Bananza blowout featured character reveals, new Kongs, gameplay galore and more musical...
News Sounds Like The 'DK Rap' Is In Donkey Kong Bananza
So it's finally here...
We shouldn't be surprised that Donkey Kong Bananza is stuffed full of musical references. After all, if you're playing Mario Kart World right now, you know Nintendo is going all-in on its musical history right now (it has always, but right now, we're eating). We heard many a classic DK track during the Direct, but one in...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Hasn't Forgotten About Diddy & Dixie Kong After All
Double trouble
Nintendo has lifted the lid on a wealth of Donkey Kong Bananza news, with new and classic characters making a comeback and tons of incredible skills and collectibles to discover. But the biggest news for certain Nintendo and DK fans is only noticeable in a few blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments. Both Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong are...
News Say Hello To Pauline In Donkey Kong Bananza
The singing sensation has arrived
The Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct has confirmed the worst-kept secret about the upcoming platformer — Odd Rock, the purple rock that DK carries around with him, isn't a rock, it's Pauline! In Donkey Kong Bananza, Pauline is a talented singer who wants to reach the Planet's Core to make her dreams come true...
Watch Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct - Live!
Ap-peel-ing
Put your Switch 2 down for a second, folks, because we are mere minutes away from another Nintendo Direct! It's Donkey Kong Bananza that's taking the spotlight for this one, with a 15-minute deep dive into the upcoming adventure swinging into action at 2pm BST / 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 3pm CEST. We still don't know exactly what the...
Talking Point What Are You Hoping To See In The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct?
Great ExpectAPEtions
What's that? You thought the arrival of Switch 2 a mere two weeks ago would be enough to halt the hype train for a while? Oh no, no, dear readers, Nintendo is full steam ahead, reminding us what's next for the freshest console on the block. The next station stop: Donkey Kong Bananza. A Direct presentation focused on DK's...
News Donkey Kong Bananza Direct Revealed For Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Mmm, bananas
Nintendo has announced that a special Direct focused on Donkey Kong Bananza will be heading our way this week on Wednesday 18th June 2025. The announcement was made via the Nintendo Today! app, where we learnt that the showcase will begin at 2pm BST and will last for roughly 15 minutes. You can find the precise time that the event will...
Rumour A Nintendo Direct May Drop Around The Switch 2's Launch
A month to remember..?
We don't know about you, but with the Switch 2 right around the corner, a new Nintendo Direct is honestly the last thing on our minds right now. Alas, we do need to know more about the year ahead: what's Nintendo's big 'Holiday game'? When will Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launch? Questions need answering, and according to...
Nintendo Direct Mario Kart World: Every Announcement - How Would You Rate It?
Mario Kart whirled
The first Nintendo Direct dedicated to a single Switch 2 game has come and gone, giving us a 15-minute deep drive (c'mon, that's a keeper!) into everything we can expect from Mario Kart World when it launches alongside the system on 5th June. If you've been keeping up with hands-on impressions following the Switch 2 Direct and...
Watch Mario Kart World Nintendo Direct - Live!
With additional reactions from Mr. Felix!
Watch along live with the lovely Felix from our video team here, or SCROLL DOWN FOR THE STANDARD STREAM AND OUR LIVE BLOG! Gosh, just how many Directs are we actually getting this year? Nintendo's Mario Kart World Direct marks the third in as little as one month, but y'know what, we'll take it. We already...
News Nintendo Confirms Duration For Tomorrow's Mario Kart World Direct
Strap in
Nintendo has confirmed the duration for tomorrow's Mario Kart World Direct presentation. Announced via social media, the Direct will last "roughly 15 minutes", which is a pretty solid chunk of time to spend on just one game. As for what might be announced..? Well, who knows, but we're certain Nintendo has been keeping quite a lot under...
Nintendo Direct Mario Kart World: Time, Date, Where To Watch, What To Expect
Our predictions for Switch 2's biggest launch game
Nintendo announced during the Switch 2 Direct that there's another one coming: a Mario Kart World Direct is scheduled for 17th April. Promising details of the freshly unveiled open-world Mario Kart, it's the first game-specific Direct for a Switch 2 game and we're excited to get a closer look at...
News Mario Kart World "Paid DLC" Would Be A Big No-No, According To Ex-Nintendo Duo
Is $80 already enough?
There's been a lot of talk about the $80 price tag attached to the Switch 2 launch title Mario Kart World and Nintendo has justified it by claiming the game is "so big and so vast", but what if it ends up charging for additional content in the long run? Ex-Nintendo Minute duo Kit and Krysta, who now run their own YouTube...
ICYMI Nintendo Is Hosting Another Direct Later This Month
World tour
Nintendo came out of the gate strong in yesterday's Switch 2 Direct with an overview trailer for Mario Kart World (no, it's not called 'Mario Kart 9'). The four-minute rundown was packed with exciting features and new racers, but it clearly wasn't enough for Nintendo to showcase everything that it wanted to, as it later announced that...
Guide Nintendo Switch 2 Direct April 2025 - Every Announcement, Game Reveal & Trailer
Mario Kart! Elden Ring! Donkey Kong?!
Well, we've gone from knowing next-to-no information to knowing a boatload of information in roughly one hour. Nintendo has fully lifted the lid on its upcoming hardware in the Switch 2 Direct and it was a packed one. Below, you will find the full April 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 Direct video, followed by a...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Is Getting A Free Performance Upgrade On Switch 2
Along with several other big Switch games
Nintendo has confirmed that select Switch games will receive a free upgrade to improve playability and performance on the Switch 2. Some titles may also receive added functionality for GameShare. Chief amongst these is Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, a release that was widely criticised for its dire frame rate...
Poll So, How Would You Rate The Nintendo Switch 2 Direct?
Welcome to the party
Gosh, well that was... a lot. We have just finished watching the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, and it's fair to say that it was absolutely jam-packed with upcoming goodness. We got to see a slice of everything! There was a rundown of technical specs, new peripherals, third-party friends (Elden Ring, Street Fighter 6, The...
News Check Out The Switch 2 Partner Spotlight Sizzle Reel Trailer For Rapid-Fire Good Times
Give me all the new things!
Oh boy, we are so close now, ladies and gents, we can feel it. Can you feel it? There was an absolutely monumental amount of new information, games and hardware to take in during that 60 minute Nintendo Direct. However, we also got a very nice Partner Spotlight trailer that handily showcases a whole bunch of very...
