Yakuza Kiwami, Castlevania Dominus Collection, Tetris Forever, and everything announced at Nintendo Direct August 2024
Mario Bautista
Yakuza storms onto Switch
Yakuza Kiwami – Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 8.27.2024
Ever dreamed of running the Japanese underworld? Yakuza Kiwami, the remake of the original crime epic, hits Switch on October 24, 2024.So, be ready to explore the neon-lit streets of Kamurocho, throw down in epic street brawls, and unravel a twisting tale of betrayal and honor.
Castlevania’s DS trilogy returns
Castlevania Dominus Collection – Launch Trailer – Nintendo Switch
Nintendo dropped a bombshell for Castlevania fans – the beloved DS trilogy is available right now! The Castlevania Dominus Collection brings Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, and Order of Ecclesia to Switch, complete with modern upgrades like save states and rewind features. Time to dust off that vampire-killing whip!
Civilization VII coming to Switch, as well
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII – Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 8.27.2024
Civilization VII launches on Switch February 11, 2025, bringing the full 4X strategy experience to Nintendo’s hybrid console. Will you lead your people to glory through diplomacy, warfare, or scientific achievement?
Capcom fighters return for another round
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 – Announcement Trailer – Nintendo Switch
Fighting game fanatics, get hyped! Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is coming in 2025, packing eight classic brawlers including Capcom vs. SNK and the Power Stone series. It’s time to perfect those combos and show your friends who’s boss.
The Sims gets cute
MySims – Cozy Bundle Trailer – Nintendo Switch
Remember MySims? This charming blend of The Sims and Animal Crossing is getting new life on Switch. The MySims: Cozy Bundle drops November 19, 2024, featuring remastered versions of MySims and MySims Kingdom.
Suikoden I & II get a makeover
Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars – Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase
JRPG lovers, mark your calendars for March 6, 2025. That’s when Suikoden I&II HD Remaster hits Switch, bringing two classic epics into the modern age with updated visuals and quality-of-life improvements.
Love is in the air… and everywhere else
Date Everything – Indie World Showcase 8.27.2024
Think dating sims can’t get any weirder? Think again! Date Everything lands on October 24, 2024, letting you pursue relationships with, well, everything. From toasters to existential dread, this game promises to be an unforgettable (and hilarious) experience.
A blocky celebration
Tetris® Forever – Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 8.27.2024
Tetris Forever arrives later this year, honouring four decades of the world’s most addictive puzzle game. This collection spans the entire history of Tetris, even including a mind-bending Time Warp mode that lets you hop between different eras of Tetris evolution.
More Indie goodness: Pico Park 2, Coffee Talk Tokyo, and beyond
Coffee Talk Tokyo – Indie World Showcase 8.27.2024
The Direct wasn’t just about big names. Pico Park 2, a zany co-op platformer, and Peglin, a Peggle-inspired roguelike, both launched right after the presentation. Coffee Talk Tokyo, the next entry in the cosy visual novel series, is brewing up a 2025 release.
But wait, there’s more!
Nintendo packed even more into this Direct. Sea of Stars is getting free DLC next spring, PowerWash Simulator teased Shrek-themed cleaning action, and we got glimpses of new Dragon Quest and Tales games.
