June 17th 2024.
"Hey Mario, do you think it's time to throw a party? I just heard that Nintendo is planning to reveal their Switch line-up for the rest of 2024 in their upcoming Direct. It could possibly be the last presentation focused solely on the console, since the next one is already in the works.
It's hard to believe that 2024 will be the final year for the Switch to be Nintendo's main console. But looking at the game line-up for this year, it's clear that it's coming to an end. Most of the titles released so far have been smaller first-party games like Princess Peach: Showtime! and remakes such as Paper Mario: The Thousand Year-Door.
So, what does Nintendo have in store for the Switch's last Christmas in the spotlight? We can only speculate, but here are some rumored and likely games that might make an appearance in the Nintendo Direct on Tuesday, June 18.
But first, let's talk about the Direct itself. Nintendo has confirmed that it will be around 40 minutes long, which hints at some exciting announcements. While they haven't announced any specific games, it's almost certain that Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, which is being released later this month, will make an appearance. However, don't expect any news about the successor to the Switch, as Nintendo has explicitly stated that it will not be mentioned.
Moving on to the rumors, there have been reports that Xenoblade Chronicles X, one of the few remaining Wii U games, will finally be making its way to the Switch. It makes sense, considering all the other Xenoblade Chronicles games are already available on the system. Another rumor suggests that there might be something related to Star Fox, although details are scarce. The last original game in the series was Star Fox Zero in 2016, towards the end of the Wii U's life. However, it heavily relied on the Wii U GamePad, so it might be a challenge to adapt it for the Switch.
Fans of Metroid will be pleased to know that the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4 might make an appearance, although it's unclear if it will be a cross-gen game. There's also speculation about remasters of Metroid Prime 2 and 3 being announced, which would certainly build up excitement for the next installment.
Last week, some smaller announcements were leaked, including an update for Among Us that revealed the date for the Nintendo Direct. It's highly likely that the game will be featured. There's also evidence of PlayStation trophies for Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition, suggesting a possible surprise release during the presentation. On the same day, The House Of The Dead 2 remake was rated for Switch in Europe, after it was originally announced in 2019. And according to a retweet by Nintendo leaker Pyoro, it's possible that something related to Ace Attorney will be announced, possibly a remaster of the Ace Attorney Investigations series.
Other than these rumors, Nintendo often relies on Mario-themed sports games to fill their schedules. So, we might see a new Mario Party or Mario Sports Mix being announced. And speaking of Mario Party, the last title, Superstars, was released three years ago, so it wouldn't be surprising if a new one is in the works. There have also been rumors of a new Zelda remake and/or spin-off game featuring Zelda herself, but these are less substantial.
In case you're wondering, the Nintendo Direct will be available to stream on YouTube on Tuesday, June 18 at 3pm BST in the UK, which translates to 7am PT/10am ET in the US.
It's hard to believe that the Switch's time is almost up, but with the next console on the horizon, it's inevitable. Let's hope that the upcoming Nintendo Direct will give the Switch the farewell it deserves. And don't forget to sign up for our newsletter to get all the latest gaming news and releases before anyone else!"
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