Nintendo Hype!
The Spotlight event was choc-full of new trailers for games set to release in 2017, from a teaser for the long-overdue return of the Metroid Prime series, to a trailer showing off the unique gameplay mechanic central to Super Mario Odyssey. Here is a list of everything that was announced for Nintendo this e3.
Metroid Prime 4
Switch
No release date
Given the fan demand for a follow-up to the main Metroid series it looks like Nintendo are finally delivering, teasing just a logo for Metroid Prime 4.
Metroid: Samus Returns
3DS
15 September 2017
This 3DS game wasn't even in the main Spotlight presentation because it's not a Switch game, but it's just as important. A new Metroid game with an actual trailer!
Pokemon (main series RPG)
Switch
No release date
Since this isn't a 2017 game, there was only a mention that there is a main-series Pokemon RPG in development for Switch. This is exciting news as it will be the first time a main-series Pokemon game has graced home-consoles.
Super Mario Odyssey
Switch
27 October 2017
You can throw your hat at things and possess them. This game looks wonderful.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2
Switch
Holiday 2017
Yoshi
Switch
2018
The latest Yoshi game looks to be set in a cardboard world, following the trend of using real materials for visual style in Yoshi games.
Kirby
Switch
2018
Rocket League
Switch
Holiday 2017
This game is super fun and I'm so excited that it's coming to Switch, and even more exciting that it will have cross-platform multiplayer support. On a Nintendo console!
Fire Emblem Warriors
Switch
Fall 2017
Following the success of Hyrule Warriors, the Fire Emblem series is set to get the Warriors treatment. Fire Emblem hack 'n' slash!
Sonic Forces
Switch
Holiday 2017
Bring your Sonic OC to life in this fan-service Sonic game that let's you customize your own Sonic character. Tumblr is gonna love this.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Expansion Pass
Switch DLC
DLC 1 - Master Trials: June 30, 2017
DLC 2 - The Champions' Ballad Holiday 2017
New content for an already breathtaking game.
Conclusion
Some pretty epic announcements this year and I'm very happy with the future of my Nintendo Switch. What did you think? I always upvote every comment I receive so don't be afraid to give your honest opinions!
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