Nintendo Direct: Tales of Shire, LEGO Horizon Adventures, My Sims... Announcement recap

Published by Laurent de Sortiraparis, Cécile de Sortiraparis · Published on August 27, 2024 at 07:32 p.m.
At the Nintendo Direct conference held this August 27, 2024, Big N was full of announcements about upcoming games! Tales of Shire, LEGO Horizon Adventures, My Sims... We take a look at the announcements in question!

Attention Nintendo Switch owners! Big N was full of announcements this August 27, 2024, during a Nintendo Direct, broadcast directly on the site, as well as on the publisher's YouTube page. From the comfort of their living rooms, fans had the opportunity to dive into over 40 minutes of surprises and updates, highlighting games developed and published by Nintendo's partners, as well as indie games presented during an Indie World. Games scheduled for release in late 2024 and 2025.

Nintendo Direct presentations have become must-attend events for video game fans, offering an insider's look at upcoming releases and collaborations. These presentations, launched by Nintendo, serve as a direct bridge between the brand and its community, providing first-hand information on new releases and updates. Since the creation of Nintendo, a pioneering company in the video game industry, these events have played a crucial role in the way the publisher communicates with its fans, emphasizing the innovation and creativity that have always been at the heart of its philosophy.

This June's Nintendo Direct did not disappoint, unveiling an unexpected list of upcoming games. Highlights included Mario and Luigi, the brotherly epic, The Legend of Zelda Echoes of Wisdom, Romancing SaGa 2, Ace Attorney and Metroid Prime 4 Beyond, promising captivating adventures for all tastes. Fans of beloved franchises will be delighted to see Just Dance 2025 and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, while RPG enthusiasts can immerse themselves in Tales of the Shire. A promising preview, in short, of the games that will shape the Switch's future.

To discover the full list of announced games, click here :

Indie World:

  • Balatro X The Witcher III - Free update today
  • Balatro X Among Us - Free update today
  • NEVA - release on October 15, 2024
  • Moth Kubit : : to be released in spring 2025
  • CoffeeTalk : Tokyo - release in 2025
  • Sea of Stars - Throes of the Watchmaker - spring 2025 release
  • PowerWash Simulator, Shrek DLC - release autumn 2024
  • Morsels - release February 2025
  • Date EVERYTHING! - released on October 24, 2024
  • Peglin - out August 27, 2024
  • Wobbly Life - out in December 2024
  • Pico Park 2 - out this August 27, 2024
  • Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope - out in 2025
  • Europa - out October 11, 2024
  • Cuisineer - out January 28, 2025
  • The Plucky Squire - out September 17, 2024
  • Pizza Tower - out August 27, 2024

Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase :

  • Tetris Forever - winter release 2024
  • Star Overdrive - out in 2025 (temporarily excluded)
  • Goat Simulator 3 - out in November 2024, digital version now available on eShop
  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1st - out in 2025
  • Star Wars Hunters - Season 3 - out September 26, 2024
  • S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy - out in November 2024
  • Worms Armaggedon: Anniversary Edition - release September 26, 2024
  • Disney Dreamlight Valley - new event on September 4, 2024
  • SpongeBob SquarePants - Patrick, Starfish game - release October 4, 2024
  • Fitness Boxing 3 - release December 5
  • Capcom Fighting Collection 2 - out in 2025
  • Atelier Yumia:L'Alchimiste des Souvenirs and La Terre Rêvée - out early 2025
  • Suikoden I & II HD Remaster - release March 6, 2025
  • Dragon Quest III HD 2D Remake - release November 14, 2024
  • Castlevania Dominus Collection - to be released on August 27, 2024
  • Sid Meier's Civilization VII - release February 11, 2025
  • Tales of Graces Remastered - released on January 17, 2025
  • My Sims Collection Cosy - out November 19, 2024
  • Five Nights at Freddy: Ruins - Free DLC this winter
  • Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed - release on September 24, 2024
  • Tales of Shire: A Lord of The Rings Game - out this winter
  • Just Dance 2025 Edition - release October 15, 2024
  • Funko Fusion - out this winter
  • EA Sports FC 25 - out September 27, 2024
  • LEGO Horizon Adventures - out this winter
  • Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma - out spring 2025
  • Yakuza Kiwami - release October 24, 2024

And to relive the Nintendo Direct conference, click here :

In short, this Nintendo Direct was a veritable firework display of announcements that promise hours of great gaming for Nintendo Switch owners. Grab your controllers!

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