August 27th 2024.
The long-awaited return of the beloved Power Stone has finally been announced! Fans of the iconic fighting game will be thrilled to hear that Power Stone 1 and 2 are part of the latest Nintendo Direct presentations, which were filled with exciting surprises.
As rumored, Nintendo treated us to not one, but two presentations: an Indie World showcase and a Partner Showcase, totaling a whopping 50 minutes. And let me tell you, it did not disappoint! With updates and reveals for upcoming third-party games on the Switch, there was something for everyone.
But before we dive into the announcements, let's address the elephant in the room. Despite rumors of a Nintendo Switch successor, the company made it clear that there would be no mention of it during these presentations. But even without that, this has proven to be a fantastic year for the Switch, proving that age is just a number.
All in all, the Nintendo Direct had a whopping 45 announcements, ranging from a free Balatro update with crossovers from The Witcher and Dave The Diver, to a surprise release for Pizza Tower, and a new Capcom Fighting Collection featuring Power Stone 1 and 2.
Let's start with Balatro: Friends Of Jimbo. The biggest announcement during the Indie World presentation was the release of a new, free update for the indie sensation. Available today, this update includes crossovers from popular games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Among Us, Vampire Survivors, and Dave The Diver. Talk about a dream team!
But that's not all - Pizza Tower, a highly acclaimed platformer from last year, is now available on the Switch starting today. Inspired by Wario Land, this PC original has been praised as one of the best games of last year.
Indie publisher Future Friends Games also revealed the release date for Europa during the Indie World presentation. This impressive action-adventure game is set to come out on October 11, with a demo available today.
And for fans of Sea Of Stars, there's great news - a free update called Throes Of The Watchmaker is scheduled for spring 2025. This update will shake things up for Valere and Zale, introducing new rules for their powers to manifest.
Moving on to the Partner Showcase, we were pleasantly surprised by the announcement of Tetris Forever, a collection celebrating the classic's 40th anniversary. With 15 different games from the series, including the 1988 Famicom version and Tetris 2 + Bombliss, as well as a new game called Tetris Time Warp, this collection is a must-have for fans.
Another exciting reveal was Star Overdrive, a sci-fi adventure where players can fly around on a hoverboard and battle aliens. This game will launch as a timed exclusive on Nintendo Switch in 2025.
And now for the big one - Capcom Fighting Collection 2. Set to come out in 2025 on Switch, PlayStation, and PC, this bundle will include eight Capcom fighting games, including Capcom Vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 Pro and, of course, the beloved Power Stone 1 and 2. This is the first time these games have been re-released since the PSP, making it a must-have for fans of fighting games.
But that's not all - the Partner Showcase also announced the digital pre-orders for Capcom's upcoming Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, set to release on September 12. However, physical copies of the collection, which includes the same seven fighting titles, won't be available until November 22.
And just when we thought things couldn't get any better, Sega dropped a bombshell - the remake of the very first Yakuza game is coming to Switch! While it may seem late in the day for this 2016 release to make its way to the console, we're not complaining. And with the surprise bundle of two Wii-era MySims games from EA, it seems like Sega and other publishers are forging closer relationships with Nintendo, possibly in anticipation of the Switch 2 launch.
And finally, three Nintendo DS Castlevania titles are making their way to Switch with the Castlevania Dominus Collection, available today. This bundle includes Dawn Of Sorrow, Portrait Of Ruin, and Order Of Ecclesia. And if that's not enough, Konami also announced the HD remaster of Suikoden 1 and 2, set to release on March 6, 2025, on Xbox One and Series X/S, PlayStation 4 and 5, and PC.
With so many exciting announcements, it's clear that Nintendo is not slowing down anytime soon. So be sure to sign up for all the exclusive gaming content, latest releases, and more before they're seen on the site. Happy gaming!
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