During Friday's Nintendo Direct, the company announced a flurry of titles for Switch and 3DS including some big names such as Final Fantasy, a new Super Mario Bros U, Civilization VI, Catan Universe and a new Animal Crossing. You can check out trailers and details for all these new titles mentioned during the stream below. During the stream, Nintendo also outlined details about its long-awaited online service. There will also be some new retro-themed NES controllers for Switch so you can play classic NES titles the way people did back in the day. Final Fantasy games got a big showing with a grand total of eight games coming to the Switch (including Final Fantasy 7): A whole host of legendary FINAL FANTASY titles are being released on #NintendoSwitch over the coming months and into 2019! pic.twitter.com/Y6pLAVx54h — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2018 We also saw that Isabelle from the Animal Crossing series is joining the huge roster of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Taking a break from assisting mayors and just being an all-around lovely pup, Isabelle from the Animal Crossing series is joining the roster as a playable fighter in Super #SmashBrosUltimate! pic.twitter.com/YSVoYDkHRR — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2018 A new mainline game from the Animal Crossing series is coming in 2019: Shake a tree in excitement! A new mainline game in the Animal Crossing series is slated for a 2019 release exclusively on #NintendoSwitch. pic.twitter.com/iVA5QSV359 — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2018 Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe will be a welcome addition for fans of the franchise: New #SuperMario Bros. U Deluxe is coming to #NintendoSwitch on 1/11/19 and includes both the New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U games! pic.twitter.com/DMeqksC4dT — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2018 With a series of surprise announcements, the Switch suddenly became a digital board game machine: Do you love classic card and board games? You’re in luck! Carcassonne, Pandemic, Munchkin, Catan, and The Lord of the Rings: Living Card Game from @AsmodeeDigital are all coming to #NintendoSwitch starting this December! pic.twitter.com/bKz1wPb8SX — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2018 For that classic arcade stand-up fighting feeling, the Capcom Beat 'em up Bundle brings back a bunch of brawling classics: Mario Tennis Aces got an update with some new players with unique abilities: Katamari Damacy is back and ready to roll on the Switch: Splatoon 2's latest update, Ver. 4, promises to revamp the game's Splatfests: The greyscale, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-themed Switch bundle is confirmed for a US release on November 2. New bundle approaching! This upcoming bundle will include a #NintendoSwitch system, Super #SmashBrosUltimate branded Joy-Con controllers and dock, as well as a download code for the game. Available 11/2. pic.twitter.com/x4tXUngnOk — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2018 The Luigi's Mansion series is making a comeback on the Switch in 2019, along with a fresh Yoshi game: Luigi is back and ready to capture more ghosts in #LuigisMansion 3 (working title), launching exclusively for #NintendoSwitch in 2019! pic.twitter.com/EuyuIfvToG — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2018 Explore a world crafted from household items like boxes and paper cups in #Yoshi’s Crafted World, launching on #NintendoSwitch in spring 2019! pic.twitter.com/nOUOGzciUj — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2018 Nintendo also revealed a series of updates for its 3DS lineup, because even in the Switch's shadow, 3DS support remains: Kirby’s Epic Yarn is coming to Nintendo #3DS, and this version is extra! #Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn launches 2019 and includes new features specific to the Nintendo 3DS version. pic.twitter.com/fFHvsv9T4y — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2018 Play as Bowser Jr. in his own side adventure in #MarioLuigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey when it launches for Nintendo #3DS on 1/11/19. Will you follow in dad’s famous (and enormous) footsteps? pic.twitter.com/sGzqRz2S4c — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) September 13, 2018 And Nintendo revealed more details on the Switch port of the cult-classic DS title The World Ends With You: And to watch the Direct in full, click below:<doc-sep>After massive earthquake shook Japan’s northernmost island Hokkaido, Nintendo delayed the latest Nintendo Direct until further notice. It didn’t take them too long to reschedule: The company bounced back on Sept. 13 with a pre-Tokyo Game Show presentation full of reveals. While we had a few ideas on what we might get out of this latest batch of updates, there were still plenty of surprise announcements for both Switch and 3DS. Super Mario Bros., Luigi’s Mansion 3, the latest in the long-running Katamari series, with a handful of other games and peripheral news piling up out of the event. Also, Nintendo revealed a back catalogue of classic Final Fantasy titles — not just FF 12 but also 7, 9 and 10. There was also news on new hardware and updates to fan favorite games that should please anyone out there who’s invested in the immediate future of Nintendo. And then there was that painful Animal Crossing tease. But it was only a tease. For the full breakdown, and all the details on games new and updated, check out our full list of news stories below.<doc-sep>The Sept. 13 Nintendo Direct showcasing new 3DS and Switch titles revealed unsuspecting games and remakes of classics. The 35-minute presentation brought fans the surprise of Luigi's Mansion 3, the next chapter in the story of Mario's younger brother. Outside of the new 3DS and Switch games, more information on the Nintendo Online Service was revealed. Here's all the games and information revealed during the Sept. 13 Nintendo Direct. LUIGI'S MANSION 3 A teaser was shown for the new Nintendo Switch game that continues the story of Luigi's Mansion. New information will be released in the future, but a 2019 release date was given. NINTENDO 3DS Kirby's Extra Epic Yarn The 3DS version is bringing new abilities like Devilish Mode and minigames allowing players to play as classic characters. Release 2019 Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jan. 11, 2019. Luigi's Mansion 3 Two-player co-op. If only one player has the game, two players can play with download play but only boss battles. Amiibo figures (Boo, Toad, Luigi and ??) Oct. 12 NINTENDO SWITCH Splatoon 2 Update Version 4.0 announced. 100x Battle in Turf War. Mega Man 11 Amiibo compatible. Tap each day to get new Energy Tanks. Mario Tennis Aces Update Birdo is coming to the game (All Around). Shy Guy (Technical). Koopa Paratroopa (Technical). Petey Piranha (Powerful). More updates until June 2019. Co-op challenge is a new online mode coming. Special outfits, alternate color schemes and more. Version 2 releases Sept. 19. Capcom Beat'em Up Bundle Titles include: Final Fight The King of Dragons Captain Commando Knights of the Round Warriors of Fate Armored Warriors Battle Circuit Has online play and will release on Sept. 18. New Super Mario Bros. Deluxe Nabbit and Toadette will be playable character. Nabbit doesn't take damage. Toadette transforms into Peachette with a mushroom. Super Luigi U is also coming to the Switch. Jan. 11 2019. Katamari Damacy Reroll Winter 2018 Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Eevee Showcased the Secret Techniques feature that replace HMs in the game. The new Switch bundles were also shown. Diablo III: Eternal Collection Amiibo compatibility. Nov. 2 release date. Super Mario Party Four-player co-op mode called, River Survival. Character-specific dice. All 80 minigames are new. Single-player mode available. Online mode also available. Oct. 5 release date. Town (working title) New title from GameFreak that place in a single village. Enlist the aid of villagers to take on threats. 2019 release date. Cities Skylines Launches Today with DLC included. Daemon x Machina RPG-like mech game. Online co-op to take on bosses. 2019 release date. Yoshi's Crafted World You can flip the levels and play them backwards to try and find every collectible Local co-op using the Joy Cons. Spring 2019 release date. Asmodee Board Games Carcassonne. The Lord of the Rings: The Trading Card Game. Pandemic. Catan Universe and Munchkin are on the way. Civilization VI Release date is Nov. 16. Starlink: Battle for Atlus There are Switch-exclusive missions. Wolf was teased. Oct. 16 release date. Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Online multiplayer mode. New dungeon areas. 2019 release date. Final Fantasy Final Fantasy VII, IX, X and X2 are all coming in 2019 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate New Switch bundle announced. Download code for the game and features the original cast of fighters. Joy Cons sport a new design based on the Smash symbol. Nov. 2 release date. Isabelle from the Animal Crossing series is introduced as a new fighter in Smash Ultimate. Animal Crossing New Switch game coming in 2019. NINTENDO SWITCH ONLINE Trailer showcasing what is available in the membership. Five features include: Online Play NES Online Save Data Cloud Smartphone App allows for voice chat Special Offers will be announced in the future Nintendo also announced new wireless NES controllers that can be charged like the Joy Cons for $59.99 What was your favorite announcement from the Direct? What are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comments section below.<doc-sep>
The earthquake-delayed Nintendo Direct September briefing brought a lot of big news. In the space of just 30 minutes, Nintendo made a series of big reveals including the announcement of brand-new Switch games like Luigi's Mansion 3, an untitled Animal Crossing game, and a Katamari Damacy remaster. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate also got some attention, as Nintendo announced a new character, Isabelle, and revealed a special-edition bundle. You can catch up on all the big Nintendo Direct September news in the roundup below. Animal Crossing It is finally happening; Nintendo is bringing the town management series to the console in 2019, marking the first new release in the franchise since 2013's New Leaf for 3DS. [Full story] Assassin's Creed Odyssey The new Assassin's Creed game, Odyssey, will be released for Switch in Japan through a streaming-only edition. [Full story] Luigi's Mansion 3 The first new entry in the Luigi's Mansion series since 2013, the new game was announced through a very brief teaser and ... well, we don't know much of anything outside of its existence. [Full story] Civilization 6 Katamari Damacy A remaster of the beloved and unique puzzle game is coming to Switch this winter. [Full story] More Switch Online Service Details The Nintendo Direct broadcast featured some new details on the paid service that launches later this month, including some of the free games you get with your membership. [Full story] Mario Tennis Aces DLC The popular tennis game is adding new characters Shy Guy and Birdo, as well as new co-op modes, as part of an upcoming update. [Full story] Civ 6 Confirming an earlier rumour, the strategy game was officially announced for Switch during the event. It will feature updates and improvements. [Full story] The Next Smash Bros. Ultimate Character Isabelle from the Animal Crossing series is joining the roster for the next Smash Bros. game. [Full story] Smash Bros. Ultimate Switch Bundle A $360 USD bundle that includes a specially designed Switch dock and matching Joy-Cons, as well as a digital copy of the fighting game, launches in November. [Full story] New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe A new version of the Wii U game featuring all the same characters you remember and some new ones, Toadette and Nabbit, is coming to Switch is 2019. [Full story] Final Fantasy On Switch Final Fantasy 12: The Zodiac Age is headed to Nintendo Switch (and Xbox One) in 2019. [Full story]. Not only that, but other classic-era Final Fantasy titles are also coming to Switch. Pokemon Developer Making New Non-Pokemon Game Pokemon series developer GameFreak announced a new RPG for Switch--and it's not in the Pokemon franchise. [Full story] New NES Controllers For Switch In 2018, Nintendo is still making NES controllers. There is a catch, however ... [Full story]