Nintendo Direct Announces Yakuza Kiwami, Atelier Yumia and More for Nintendo Switch

This Tuesday (27), the Nintendo surprised everyone with a double event that featured the Indie World, focused on new independent games for the company's console, followed by Nintendo Direct, with news about third parties, that is, games developed by other major studios for the Switch. Check out all the event announcements below.

Indie World Announcements

Balatro: Friends of Jimbo

Balatro: Friends of Jimbo is a free update that will bring a crossover with several renowned franchises from the gaming world to the card game roguelike of success. The update will include title elements such as The Witcher, vampire survivors, Among Us e Dave the diver.

Neva

The publisher Devolver Digital and the developer Nomad Studio announced that Neva will be released on October 15th. Developed by the team responsible for GREY, the game promises an action adventure full of emotions. Neva tells the story of Alba, a young woman who, after a traumatic encounter with dark forces, forms a bond with a wolf cub and sets out into a world in decay, exploring themes of loss and resilience.

Moth Cubit

Moth Cubit is an RPG that explores corporate life from the unusual perspective of a common insect. After being promoted at his monotonous job, Moth Kubit finds himself involved in a strange and surreal corporate adventure alongside his friends in a game inspired by Undertale e Elysium disk.

Coffee Talk Tokyo

Coffee Talk Tokyo is the new title in the acclaimed series Coffee talk, set in an alternate version of Tokyo. Announced during Indie World, the game takes players to a new late-night cafe in a Tokyo alley, where humans and fantastical beings come together. The player takes on the role of a mysterious barista, offering words of advice and preparing craft drinks for his customers.

Sea of ​​Stars Throes of the Watchmaker DLC

O Sabotage Studio announced Throes of the Watchmaker, a free DLC for Sea of ​​Stars, scheduled for release in 2025. Inspired by classic RPGs from the 90s, the game follows Valere and Zale, the Solstice Warriors, as they rediscover the enigmatic Watchmaker. In the DLC, they explore the magical world of Horloge, inhabited by miniature beings and threatened by a cursed festival.

PowerWash Simulator Shrek Special Pack

PowerWash Simulator Shrek Special Pack is a new expansion that will reach Power Wash Simulator, at Nintendo Switch, later this fall. In collaboration with the Universal Games, this magical pack will allow players to clear five iconic locations from the Shrek universe, including Shrek's Swamp, Dragon's Lair, and more.

Morsels

Morsels It's an adventure game roguelike where you control a mouse capable of transforming into different monsters using magic cards. The game takes place in a world dominated by evil cats, and your mission is to create an army of monsters to challenge their dominance.

Date Everything!

Date Everything! is a unique dating simulator where you use magic glasses to transform ordinary objects into characters. After losing your job to the AI, you explore a living house, interact with up to a hundred animated characters, and develop varied relationships. The game offers fully voiced dialogue, branching narratives, and multiple endings per character.

peglin

peglin combines elements of Peggle e Slay the Spire in a physics-based combat game. On a journey to recover gold stolen by dragons, you use orbs with special effects and relics to face enemies in style battles. Pachinko.

Wobbly life

Wobbly life is an open-world sandbox for 1 to 4 players, both online and in local co-op. You start working to earn money and fulfill your dream of buying a house. The game offers more than 50 varied missions and jobs, more than 90 vehicles and 250 clothing items, as well as many minigames and secrets to explore.

Pico Park 2

Pico Park 2 is a 2D action-puzzle game that focuses on cooperation. Up to 8 players can participate locally or online, with up to 7 connecting from a single player Nintendo Switch. The game offers challenging levels and a new mode, DARK MODE, which adds a degree of difficulty.

Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX

Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX is a new version of the classic adventure adventure pixel art developed by Yacht Club Games. Face the Order of No Quarter and its leader, The Enchantress, while exploring and fighting enemies. The DX version adds 20 playable characters, online multiplayer and features like rewinding, saving progress and more.

Europe

Europe is an adventure set on the moon Europa, a terraformed paradise orbiting Jupiter. Players take on the role of Zee, an android searching for answers on a distant world. Gameplay is focused on peaceful exploration, contemplation and solving mysteries, as players make upgrades to their jetpack to further increase its capabilities.

Cuisineer

Cuisineer is a culinary management and adventure game where you, Pom, must revitalize your parents' restaurant. Explore dungeons using kitchen gadgets to battle creatures like giant chickens and gunner shrimp, and collect ingredients to turn your restaurant into a success.

On Your Tail

On Your Tail is a life simulation and mystery game set in the coastal village of Borgo Marina. Follow Diana on her search for the perfect vacation, exploring the city, enjoying local activities and uncovering intriguing mysteries while interacting with the inhabitants to come to your own conclusions.

METAL SLUG Tactics

Metal Slug Tactics adapts the series' arcade action METAL SLUG to a tactical format. The game combines classic explosive gameplay with elements of strategy and roguelite. Players must lead a squad, use special attacks, and unlock new weapons while facing intense battles.

Pizza Tower

Pizza Tower is a 2D platform game that stands out for its speed and style. Inspired by 90s cartoons, the game features pixel art and a great soundtrack. The player takes on the role of Peppino Spaghetti, a surprisingly agile Italian, on a mission to destroy the Pizza Tower and save your restaurant.

Nintendo Direct Announcements

Tetris Forever

Tetris Forever is a collection that includes all versions of Tetris, as well as spin-offs and classic titles, such as the 1988 version for Famicom e Tetris 2 + Bombliss. The compilation also features the unreleased Tetris Time Warp, which allows players to switch between different styles throughout the series' history. It also includes a museum mode to explore the game's evolution and a documentary about its development and subsequent versions.

Star Overdrive

Star Overdrive is a third-person game with a unique visual style. In it, players can customize their hoverboards and explore the world at high speeds. Although there is still no information about other platforms beyond the temporary exclusivity or about the developers, the game promises to be one of the highlights of next year.

Goat simulator 3

Goat simulator 3 brings back the iconic Pilgor for an absurd new adventure in a world sandbox. Join Pilgor on the island of San Angora to explore an open environment filled with chaos and destruction. With support for up to three friends in local or online co-op, the chaos can be shared or intensified in minigames.

SpongeBob square pants™: The Patrick Star Game

SpongeBob Squarepants™: The Patrick Star Game puts the focus on SpongeBob's friend, Patrick Estrela. Developed by PHL Collective, this game single-player sandbox takes place in the gaming universe SpongeBob SquarePants and allows fans to control Patrick in his first main adventure, promising to continue with the platform focus of previous games.

Fitnesse Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer

Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer is the exercise game that expands the series with new mechanics and an updated song list. The game, which will be released for the Nintendo Switch on December 5th, it offers six customizable trainers and 30 new music tracks. Gameplay includes a Quick Workout, Mitt Drills e Sit Fit Boxing for varied training.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 brings together classics like Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro, Street Fighter Alpha 3 UPPER e Power stone 2. Includes support for online multiplayer, training mode, and new features like button customization and quality of life improvements. The collection also features previously unreleased conceptual art, music and documents.

MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics

Another collection of Capcom among the advertisements Nintendo Direct was MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, which brings together seven successful crossover titles with Marvel, including X-MEN VS. STREET FIGHTER e MARVEL vs. CAPCOM 2. The games offer online and cooperative modes, supporting ranked matches, custom lobbies, and a high-score challenge mode.

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land

The new Atelier was among the games of Nintendo Direct! In Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land, the player takes on the role of Yumia, a new protagonist, as she faces her past in a vast fantasy world in a game focused on improving skills, combat, exploration and lots of alchemy.

Suikoden I & II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars

Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars brings back the legendary RPG series with remastered versions of Suikoden I e Suicide II. Play with up to 108 allies, strengthen your base, expand your influence and join forces to fight for justice. The collection includes new turn-based combat mechanics and new support features such as action automation and fast-paced battles. The launch is scheduled for Nintendo Switch on March 6, 2025.

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake

DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a modernized recreation of the classic RPG that begins the Erdrick Trilogy. The game follows the son of the hero Ortega, who must continue his father's journey to defeat the Archdemon Baramos. The new trailer presented a new class and more details and locations about the game that is expected to arrive for the Nintendo Switch on November 14, 2024.

Castlevania Dominus Collection

Castlevania Dominus Collection brings together three essential titles from the series Castlevania, with the addition of Haunted Castle Revisited, a new version of the first arcade game in the franchise. The collection includes Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow, where Soma Cruz faces a sect to prevent Dracula's resurrection; Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin, with heroes Jonathan and Charlotte fighting new enemies in Dracula's castle; and Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia.

Sid Meier's Civilization VII

With a date announced last Gamescom, Sid Meier's Civilization VII brings a new era to the renowned strategy series, allowing players to build empires and shape the course of history. In the game, your choices define the culture and destiny of your empire, as you rule as historic leaders and explore new civilizations with each Age.

Tales of Graces f Remastered

Tales of Graces f Remastered brings back the classic RPG originally released for Wii, taking players back to the planet Ephinea to stop a war between three rival kingdoms. With improved graphics and new features, this remaster offers a renewed experience for old fans and new players alike. Arriving January 17, 2025.

MySims – Cozy Bundle

MySims – Cozy Bundle unites beloved games mysims e MySims Kingdom in an exclusive collection for Nintendo Switch. Players will be able to befriend charming characters, explore creative adventures, and customize their cities.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st

Announced by surprise during the Nintendo Direct, the remake of the first games in the Trails series will also arrive on Nintendo Switch soon. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st is a game known for its great narrative that follows Estelle and Joshua Bright, who become members of the guild of Bracers. The objective is to solve several mysteries and combat threats while facing a conspiracy that threatens the kingdom of Liberl.

Five Nights at Freddy's: Help Wanted 2 & Security Breach – Ruin

New announcements for fans of Five Nights at Freddy's were also present at the Nintendo Direct. Firstly, Help Wanted 2, a sequel previously developed for VR, arrives on Nintendo Switch later this year. Additionally, a new DLC for Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach was also announced with a new story where you will need to save your best friend.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma brings a new experience to the universe of the series that combines elements of farm games with RPG, allowing you to use the forces of nature to restore the land and gods of the eastern region of Azuma. As an Earth Dancer, the player must face corrupting forces, rebuild themed villages to attract residents, and much more.

Yakuza Kiwami

Finally, one of the biggest surprises of the event was the arrival of Yakuza Kiwami protocols for Nintendo Switch. The game is a remake of the original Yakuza from 2005 and tells the story of Kazuma Kiryu, a former member of the yakuza who takes responsibility for a crime he didn't commit to protect his mentor. The game takes place in the vibrant district of Kamurocho, where players will experience fantastic stories and lots of action.

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