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What was the August 2024 Nintendo Direct?
The August 27 broadcast comprised an Indie World Showcase and a Partner Showcase. Nintendo Life described the combined presentation as 42 minutes long and counted nearly 50 announcements; those figures are the outlet’s characterization, not official Nintendo totals. Nintendo Life’s announcement roundup covers both segments. Nintendo’s official Partner Showcase recap highlights selected titles and descriptions.
Indie World announcements
The Indie World segment ranged from a free update and paid DLC to new games and ports. The following titles appeared in Nintendo Life’s roundup; dates and release windows mentioned during the 2024 presentation are not current schedule confirmations.
- Balatro: Friends of Jimbo — a free update for the poker-inspired roguelike.
- Neva — an atmospheric action-adventure from the team behind Gris.
- Moth Kubit — an adventure set in an unusual corporate world.
- Coffee Talk Tokyo — the next entry in the conversation-focused café series.
- Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker — downloadable content for Sea of Stars.
- PowerWash Simulator – Shrek Special Pack — a themed content pack for the cleaning simulator.
- Morsels — a creature-collecting action game.
- Date Everything! — a dating simulation built around personified household objects.
- Peglin — a pachinko-inspired roguelike.
- Wobbly Life — a physics-based open-world game.
- Pico Park 2 — a cooperative puzzle-platform game.
- Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope DX — an expanded edition of the platforming adventure.
- Europa — an exploration-focused adventure on a terraformed moon.
- Cuisineer — a restaurant-management game with dungeon-crawling action.
- On Your Tail — a mystery adventure set in a coastal town.
- Metal Slug Tactics — a turn-based strategy spin on the action series.
- The Plucky Squire — an adventure that moves between a storybook and the world outside it.
- Pizza Tower — the fast-paced platformer was also included in the roundup.
Partner Showcase announcements
The Partner Showcase featured games from external publishers and developers. Nintendo’s recap singled out a number of these titles, while the broader roundup included additional releases and collections.
#1 Best Overall
- The next evolution of Nintendo Switch
- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Dock that supports 4K when connected to a compatible TV*
- GameChat** lets you voice chat, share your game screen, and connect via video chat as you play
Featured by Nintendo
- Tetris Forever — a collection of historic Tetris games presented for the series’ 40th anniversary.
- Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer — Nintendo’s recap described it as offering over 120 exercise programs.
- Sid Meier’s Civilization VII — the next entry in the strategy series.
- MySims Cozy Bundle — a bundle bringing MySims and MySims Kingdom together.
- Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma — a new entry in the farming and action-RPG series.
- Yakuza Kiwami — a remake of the first Yakuza game.
- Star Overdrive — an action-adventure highlighted in Nintendo’s recap.
- Goat Simulator 3 — the chaotic open-world sequel.
- SpongeBob SquarePants: The Patrick Star Game — a game starring Patrick in Bikini Bottom.
- Capcom Fighting Collection 2 — a collection of Capcom fighting games.
- Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Land — a new entry in the Atelier RPG series.
- Tales of Graces f Remastered — a remastered version of the role-playing game.
- Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 — the follow-up to the horror series’ virtual-reality collection.
Other Partner Showcase titles
- Suikoden I & II HD Remaster — a remastered pairing of the first two role-playing games.
- Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake — a new presentation of the classic RPG.
- Castlevania Dominus Collection — a collection of games from the series.
- Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed — a remake of the platform adventure.
- Tales of the Shire — a life-simulation game set in the world of The Lord of the Rings.
- Just Dance 2025 Edition — the next annual entry in the dance series.
- Funko Fusion — an action-adventure featuring characters from multiple entertainment properties.
- EA Sports FC 25 — the next installment of the football series.
- LEGO Horizon Adventures — a LEGO reimagining of the Horizon world.
How to interpret the release dates
The announcements and dates belong to the original August 2024 broadcast. A release window stated at the time is not evidence that a game still has that schedule, and the event roundup does not establish later delays, current availability or platform changes. Check a game’s current official listing or publisher announcement before relying on its availability or date.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- One player can use a Joy-Con in each hand
- Two players can each take one
- Multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options (additional Joy-Con sold separately)
- Slip a set of Joy-Con into a Joy-Con grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
Rank #4
- This pre-owned product is not Apple certified, but has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers.
- 6.2” LCD screen.
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
Rank #3
- Play your way with the Nintendo Switch gaming system. Whether you’re at home or on the go, solo or with friends, the Nintendo Switch system is designed to fit your life. Dock your Nintendo Switch to enjoy HD gaming on your TV. Heading out? Just undock your console and keep playing in handheld mode
- This model includes battery life of approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.
- The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (games sold separately)
- Model number HAC 001( 01)
Rank #2
- 6.2” LCD screen
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
- Nintendo Switch is the home of Mario & friends
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