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Mario Kart 8 for Switch brings back Kamek, who was cruelly cut from Mario Kart 64
By Michael McWhertor - Polygon | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:32Image: Nintendo A brand-new course, Squeaky Clean Sprint, is revealed Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s next wave of DLC courses is coming to Switch this summer, Nintendo announced Wednesd...
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Everything from today's June Nintendo Direct
By Ed Nightingale - Eurogamer | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:32After the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo's Switch slate was looking a little bare bones for the rest of 2023. But after today's Nintendo Direct we have a much cle...
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Logitech Controllers Are On Sale At A Curious Time
By Alyssa Mercante - Kotaku | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:30Just days after five people went missing on a tourist submarine believed to be (at least at one point during its construction) piloted by a wireless Logitech controller, Logitech appears to be running...
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Everything At Nintendo's 40-Min Direct For 2023's Big Switch Games
By Claire Jackson - Kotaku | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:25Hey, listen: You weren’t playing Zelda during that whole presentation were you? It’s okay. I don’t blame you. Well, whether you were elsewhere during Nintendo’s Direct presentation today or exploring...
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Star Ocean: The Second Story Remake Announced
By Marcus Stewart - Gameinformer | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:22Star Ocean: The Second Story is getting an HD-2D overhaul that slaps the letter R at the end of the title, a nod to the fact that it’s a remake. The game first launched for PlayStation in 19...
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EA Has Addressed Madden 24's Mahomes Dive Pass That Everyone Hates
By Mark Delaney - Gamespot | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:20EA Tiburon has revealed a lengthy deep dive into Madden 24's on-field changes players can expect to find when the game arrives this August. Though you can read about most of those in a separate articl...
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For Madden 24, EA Tiburon Has Added Or Adjusted More Than 1,700 Tackling Animations
By Mark Delaney - Gamespot | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:19The Josh Allen-starring Madden NFL 24 was recently revealed by EA, but the studio only revealed the broad strokes regarding what players can expect for changes. In a new blog post, EA Tiburon is shari...
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Preorders Are Live
By Jon Bitner - Gamespot | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:17The latest Nintendo Direct didn’t disappoint, giving fans their first look at Super Mario Bros. Wonder--a new 2D adventure with gorgeous graphics, new abilities, and plenty of platforming fun. The ti...
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New Zelda And Ganondorf Tears Of The Kingdom Amiibo Will Release Later This Year
By Steve Watts - Gamespot | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:13The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is getting more attention from Nintendo later this year, as two new Zelda and Ganondorf Amiibo have been revealed.Announced during the Nintendo Direct June sh...
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Kamek and Wiggler join Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass this summer
By Victoria Kennedy - Eurogamer | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:09As part of this afternoon's Direct, Nintendo shared more details on the next wave of Mario Kart 8 DLC content. Wave five will arrive this summer, complete with a new course known as Squeaky Cle...
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Nintendo 3DS-Exclusive Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon Coming To Switch Next Year
By Wesley LeBlanc - Gameinformer | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:06Nintendo has revealed that a "visually enhanced" version of Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon is coming to Switch next year. Dark Moon, otherwise known as Luigi's Mansion 2, was previously release...
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Tears Of The Kingdom Zelda And Ganondorf Amiibo Figures Coming This Year
By Brian Shea - Gameinformer | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:05When The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom arrived on May 12, its launch was accompanied by an Amiibo of Link. But Link was far from the only star of Nintendo's most popular game of 2023....
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a delirious new side-scrolling platformer coming to Switch in October
By Matt Wales - Eurogamer | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:03As rumoured ahead of today's Direct showcase, Nintendo has a brand-new side-scrolling Mario platformer in the works. It's called Super Mario Bros. Wonder and is coming to Switch on 20th October....
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Final Fantasy 16: as close to flawless as we've seen in a long time
By John Linneman - Eurogamer | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:03With new worlds to explore, characters to meet, and battles to fight, all paired with a world-class soundtrack and a sharp presentation, Final Fantasy 16 arrives in excellent condition and gives play...
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They actually did it: EVE Online becomes the first videogame with Microsoft Excel integration
By PC Gamer | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:03New ways to excel oneself in New Eden.
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There's a new WarioWare coming to Nintendo Switch this year
By Tom Phillips - Eurogamer | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:02Nintendo has just announced WarioWare: Move It! for Switch, which is set for launch on 3rd November. This latest entry in the fast-paced microgame series contains 200 quickfire rounds, controlle...
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Nintendo Live 2023 is heading to Seattle this September
By Eric Van Allen - Destructoid | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:01The fan event will take place in the U.S. for the first time Nintendo is bringing its Live celebration to Seattle. The company has announced that Nintendo Live 2023 is heading to Seattle, Washington...
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Solid Snake and Commander Shepard stars discuss threat of AI on voice acting
By Victoria Kennedy - Eurogamer | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:00AI is a hot topic of discussion across the video game industry right now. Several developers have flirted with this new technology, with the likes of Ubisoft announcing its Ghostwriter AI tool earl...
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Jennifer Hale and David Hayter on voice acting for VR, reuniting for Synapse, and Shrivelled Snake
By Victoria Kennedy - Eurogamer | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:00Jennifer Hale and David Hayter are two of the most prolific voice actors in the industry today. Their careers span decades, with TV, film and video game credits to their names. Last week, I sat...
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Mario Kart 8's Next Wave Adds Even More Characters To Game That Never Dies
By Isaiah Colbert - Kotaku | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:00During today’s Nintendo Direct, we got a new look at wave five of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe booster pack DLC.
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MythForce, the ’80s cartoon video game, comes to Steam and eyes a console launch
By Owen S. Good - Polygon | Jun 21, 2023 - 17:00Image: Beamdog/Aspyr Media Demo available now for Steam Next Fest 2023 After a year synthesizing the awesome, 12-frames-per-second, primary color, cel-shaded glory days of Thu...
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All the big games, trailers, and announcements from today’s Nintendo Direct
By Ari Notis - Polygon | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:59Image: Nintendo A new 2D Super Mario, Detective Pikachu, and Super Mario RPG It’s hard to believe, but: Nintendo has games other than The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom...
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Is The Next 2D Mario Platformer
By Marcus Stewart - Gameinformer | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:58Today’s Nintendo Direct ended with the reveal of a new 2D Mario game called Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Before you ask, this is not a new “New” Super Mario Bros. This brand-new adventure spo...
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Batman: Arkham Trilogy Hits Switch This Fall
By Wesley LeBlanc - Gameinformer | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:56Nintendo and Rocksteady have revealed Batman: Arkham Trilogy, a new trilogy collection that brings Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, and Arkham Knight to Switch later this year. More spec...
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Everyone Loves Elephant Mario, Thicc King
By Steve Watts - Gamespot | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:56The June Nintendo Direct showed off plenty of surprises including a new 2D Mario game called Super Mario Bros. Wonder. And while the new Mario game looks lovely, it ended with a showstopper: Elephant...
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WarioWare: Move It! is moving toward a November 3 release
By Zoey Handley - Destructoid | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:51Use your body As part of today’s Nintendo Direct, Nintendo spoke to me directly as they announced WarioWare: Move It!. They know my weakness. They will be targeting it on November 3, 2023 on Switch....
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a new 2D adventure for Nintendo Switch
By Chris Moyse - Destructoid | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:49Coming October 20 To cap off its Nintendo Direct presentation, the legendary publisher lifted the lid on Super Mario Bros. Wonder, a brand new 2D platform adventure starring the iconic plumber and hi...
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Tears of the Kingdom Sees New Zelda And Ganondorf Amiibos
By Kenneth Shepard - Kotaku | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:49Link has had a Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Amiibo figure since the game launched back in May, but Nintendo announced during its June Nintendo Direct that both Princess Zelda and sexy rehydra...
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Super Mario’s new Switch game takes the series back to 2D
By Michael McWhertor - Polygon | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:47Image: Nintendo Super Mario Bros. Wonder gets trippy on Switch this fall After multiple 3D outings on Nintendo Switch — Super Mario Odyssey, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fur...
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WarioWare Move It Brings More Microgame Madness To Switch In November
By Jason Fanelli - Gamespot | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:46During today's Nintendo Direct presentation, the next installment of Nintendo's microgame-themed franchise, WarioWare Move It, was unveiled and confirmed for launch on November 3.WarioWare: Move It wi...
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Yager Devs Discuss What Went Wrong With The Canceled Version Of Dead Island 2
By Steven T. Wright - Gamespot | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:45Dead Island 2 finally came out this year to decent reviews after a tumultuous nine-year development cycle that spanned three different studios. A recent report from Game Informer reveals that the game...
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Pikmin 1 & 2 get a surprise Switch eShop release later today
By Matt Wales - Eurogamer | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:45Pikmin 4 not enough Pikmin 4 you? Well then it's your lucky day; Nintendo has announced it'll be launching Pikmin 1 & 2 on Switch, with both titles getting a surprise release on eShop today....
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Nintendo's Next Mario Game Is Here And It's Not What You Expect
By Ethan Gach - Kotaku | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:43Nintendo revealed the next major Super Mario game and it’s called Super Mario Bros. Wonder and it’s a 2D side-scroller with some completely new mechanics, like Mario turning into an elephant. It’s com...
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The very first Super Mario RPG is getting a Switch remake
By Oli Welsh - Polygon | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:43Image: Nintendo 1996’s Legend of the Seven Stars will get a full graphical overhaul Super Mario RPG, Mario’s first role-playing adventure from 1996, is being remade for Nintend...
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Penny’s Big Breakaway is a new 3D platformer from Sonic Mania developers
By Timothy Monbleau - Destructoid | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:42Lots of penguins Today's Nintendo Direct is full of surprises. In addition to some excellent RPG news, we've got some news about interesting original titles as well. A prime example of this is Penny'...
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More Tears of the Kingdom amiibo are coming out this holiday
By Chris Carter - Destructoid | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:42Zelda and Ganondorf amiibo are slated for later this year For a minute there, I held my breath! During today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo talked about how successful Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has be...
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder, A New 2D Mario, Is Releasing In October
By Steve Watts - Gamespot | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:41During the June Nintendo Direct, Mario was back in the spotlight with a new 2D adventure game. Super Mario Wonder looks similar in style to the New Super Mario Bros. series, but upgraded with tons of...
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Gloomhaven is finally headed to Nintendo Switch, pre-orders discounted
By Charlie Hall - Polygon | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:41Image: Flaming Fowl Studios/Asmodee Digital Gold Edition, due out this fall, includes Jaws of the Lion and solo scenarios Gloomhaven, the critically acclaimed dungeon crawling...
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Stellaris Nexus is a 4X you can finish in an hour, but I was bored after just 20 minutes
By PC Gamer | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:41A brisk, competitive slice of galactic conquest misses the point of Stellaris.
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Headbangers Rhythm Royale looks like a musical pigeon fever dream
By Eric Van Allen - Destructoid | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:40Bang your... beak? For Nintendo Directs, it's always good to expect the unexpected. I don't think I really expected Headbangers Rhythm Royale, though. Shown during today's Direct, Headbangers was act...
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HD versions of Pikmin 1 and 2 are releasing today on Switch
By Zoey Handley - Destructoid | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:40Crap, dungeons are back As part of the latest Nintendo Direct, more details were given on the upcoming Pikmin 4. On top of that, they’ve also revealed HD versions of Pikmin 1 & 2. While the HD ve...
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Vampire Survivors is coming to Nintendo Switch in August
By Chris Moyse - Destructoid | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:39Bleh! Rougelike smash hit Vampire Survivors is headed to Nintendo Switch this summer — The 2022 viral hit was revealed during this morning's Nintendo Direct presentation, and will launch on the hybri...
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HD Versions Of Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2 Arrive Today
By Matt Miller - Gameinformer | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:38In addition to a robust look at gameplay in Pikmin 4, today’s Nintendo Direct brought a small fun update on the older games in the series. Whether you played the originals in 2001 and 2004 o...
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Princess Peach new game, enhanced version of Luigi's Mansion 2 coming next year
By Victoria Kennedy - Eurogamer | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:38An upcoming Princess Peach-focused game was announced at today's Nintendo Direct. Details are still incredibly sparse. The short teaser showed the platform's Princess Toadstool making her way a...
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Vampire Survivors Is Finally Coming To Switch
By Marcus Stewart - Gameinformer | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:37Vampire Survivors, one of 2022’s best games, has dominated multiple platforms, but fans have clamored for it to come to Switch since its arrival. That wish will finally be granted on August 1...
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WarioWare: Move It Announced, Releasing This November
By Wesley LeBlanc - Gameinformer | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:37Nintendo has announced WarioWare: Move It, a new game in the long-running microgame series. The company revealed this during today's Nintendo Direct, highlighting the unique ways players ca...
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Vampire Survivors Is Coming To Switch, Couch Co-Op Headed To All Platforms
By Claire Lewis - Gamespot | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:37Vampire Survivors, the popular isometric roguelike survival game developed by Luca Galante/poncle, is coming to the Nintendo Switch this August. The announcement was made during the June 21 Nintendo D...
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Detective Pikachu Returns to solve crimes and break hearts in October
By Joshua Rivera - Polygon | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:36Image: Nintendo Along with his legendary pal... Tim Real fans know that Pikachu isn’t just an adorable little electric mouse — he’s also a world-class detective that sounds kin...
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Pikmin 4 demo on the way next week
By Ed Nightingale - Eurogamer | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:36A demo for Pikmin 4 will be available to the public from 28th June. The demo will comprise the opening area of the game, with save data transferring over into the main game. The news was reve...
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The New Detective Pikachu Game Still Exists And It's Coming This Year
By Ethan Gach - Kotaku | Jun 21, 2023 - 16:34Detective Pikachu has more mysteries to solve. The Pokémon spin-off sequel still exists and is just a few months away with a Switch release date of October 6, 2023. Read more...
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