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Nintendo Direct showcases new Metroid, Kirby, and Switch 2 ports

Nintendo recently held a Direct presentation, revealing a slate of upcoming games and updates for its consoles. Highlights included new titles in the Metroid and Kirby franchises, alongside ports of popular games like Monster Hunter Wilds and Final Fantasy 7 Revelation for the Switch 2. The presentation also featured enhanced versions of existing titles such as Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with some offering free upgrades or discounts for existing owners. Additionally, Nintendo announced new content for games like Pokémon Pokopia and Star Fox, and confirmed the release of Professor Layton and the New World of Steam. AI

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Nintendo Direct showcases new Metroid, Kirby, and Switch 2 ports

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Everything announced during Nintendo Direct

    Here's a quick rundown of what Nintendo has going on.