The big Nintendo Direct usually doesn’t happen until September, but this year the Mario maker is sneaking out a slightly smaller showcase at the tail end of August for indie and third-party games. Does that mean we’re getting the official reveal of the Switch 2 next month instead?

Surprise! This Might Be The Last Nintendo Direct Before We Hear About The Switch 2

The game appears to be releasing this fall. The supposed release date for LEGO Horizon Adventures was recently posted on the PlayStation Store for a brief time before being taken down. Spotted by a Reddit user, the game was listed as having a November 15 release date on PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

LEGO Horizon Adventures Release Date Appears Online

Pizza Tower saw a shadowdrop on Switch today, but if you’re not interested in a digital copy, you’ll be happy to hear that a physical release is happening. Fangamer is in charge of production. A standard version is planned, but also a collector’s edition. As of now though,...

Pizza Tower getting Switch physical release

Nintendo of America has just announced that two Nintendo Direct showcases will air tomorrow, August 27th, at 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET. The first is an Indie World Showcase, and the second is a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. The event is scheduled to be 40 minutes long. If...

A Double Nintendo Direct is coming tomorrow, August 27th

If you keep up with the buzz around Nintendo news, you’re more than likely aware that a new Nintendo Direct aired today, featuring both Indie World and a Partner Showcase. While many were expecting the announcements to be fairly tame, the actual reveals were quite substantial. Among many others came the news that Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 is on its way to Nintendo Switch later this year, as well as the free Ruin DLC for Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach!

Five Nights at Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 is coming to Switch this holiday

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In the mid-1970s, Good Timesmade a star of actor/comedian Jimmy 'JJ'/'Dynomite' Walker. However, behind the scenes, the tension between the stars was relatively challenging. According to what Jimmie Walker once relayed, most of the show's cast rarely had any interaction behind the camera. Walker didn't recall having any conversations with actress Esther Rolle, who played his TV mother, Florida Evans, or actor John Amos, who played James Evans, his TV mother.

Actor/Comedian Jimmie "JJ" Walker Behind the Scenes of TV's 'Good Times' in the 1970s

PS Plus Extra and Premium members get one of the greatest games of all time this month.

PS Plus adds arguably the best RPG of all time for PS5 and PS4 for free

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An Aldi shopper recently shared her disturbing experience with a moldy rice package from the supermarket, sparking debate. A TikTok user named @defonotlils posted a video on June 6 that quickly became popular, accumulating more than 674,600 views. In the video, she shares what happened after finding out about something.

This is why I don’t shop at Aldi: Woman can’t believe what she found in her packaged rice from Aldi

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Nintendo is bucking the September tradition and hosting an August 2024 Nintendo Direct all about upcoming Switch games – and an Indie World

August 2024 Nintendo Direct time and where to watch

The Yakuza series has moved into stranger and greater pastures as it has transferred into its current Like a Dragon era with new protagonist Ichiban, but fans still love Kiryu and Switch players will be able to experience his origin in the series soon. Today, Sega and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio announced that Yakuza Kiwami will be coming to the Nintendo Switch, and it will be hitting the platform in October 2024.

Yakuza Kiwami comes to the Nintendo Switch in October 2024

Surprise! For those eagerly awaiting the release of Epic Mickey: Rebrushed on Nintendo Switch, THQ has just made the wait a little easier with a brand-new demo, available right now on the Nintendo Switch eShop!. Epic Mickey: Rebrushed launches on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC, and Xbox on September 24th. What...

An Epic Mickey: Rebrushed Demo is now available on the Nintendo Switch eShop

Just outside of Nintendo’s Direct this morning, Digital Eclipse revealed that it has more in the pipeline than just a Tetris museum. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its original release, DC will be bringing Worms Armageddon to all current (and last-gen) platforms in the form of “Worms Armageddon – Anniversary Edition.”

Worms Armageddon – Anniversary Edition brings the eternal classic to Switch alongside extras

Yakuza is coming to Nintendo Switch just in time for Prime Video’s Yakuza series, and yes, Sega said it would never happen

Yakuza Kiwami on Switch is happening after Sega said it wouldn't

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced an adorable dog named Sushi who is looking for her forever home. Sushi is a 2-3 year-old, 49lb American bully with a friendly demeanor and a love for people. According to Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., "Sushi is friendly with all people she meets! She is fostered with a high energy smaller dog and a cat, and is doing well with both (mostly ignores them—she’s more focused on her people!)."

Meet Sushi: The Loving Dog Who Was Severely Neglected Now Looking For Love

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Nintendo fans will be hoping this game is Switch 2 bound.

Nintendo Switch 2 Games Could Include Spiritual Successor to 2005 GameCube Classic

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The Shrek Special Pack DLC will be coming to PowerWash Simulator as the next collaboration with Universal Games and Products. Announced during today’s Nintendo Direct Indie World Showcase, players got a look at a couple of familiar locations that seem to have been mysteriously covered in gold, pink, and blue paint.

Shrek PowerWash Simulator DLC Gets Trailer, Release Date Window

Microsoft and developer Stoic Studio recently announced that Towerborne’s launch has been delayed to 2025, and that that is going to be followed by an early access release for the game on Steam on September 10. Ahead of that looming milestone, in a new developer diary, members of the action RPG’s development team have spoken about their plans for the game’s launch and their ambitions for its post-launch support.

Towerborne Dev Diary Discusses Early Access Launch, Live Service Plans, and More

Fans of The Legend of Heroes RPG series have been pining for a remake of the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky. The good news is, they are getting exactly what they wanted. The bad news is, if you blinked during today’s Nintendo Direct you wouldn’t even know it was a thing, as the reveal was casually inserted in the middle of a sizzle reel during today’s Nintendo Direct.

Trails in the Sky the 1st Remake causes a stir after casually appearing in today’s Nintendo Direct

Consoles can get off to a strong start with a killer launch line-up to win over fans and stand out in a new generation. Some memorable PlayStation launch titles like Ridge Racer, Timesplitters, and Resogun set the bar high for new consoles. Standout launch titles like Demon's Souls and Astro's...

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Pico Park is back! Check out the reveal trailer for Pico Park 2 for a look at this co-op action puzzle game, where you can play with 2-8 players.

Pico Park 2 - Official Announcement Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2024

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Pizza Tower makes its long awaited run to Nintendo Switch

Closing out a Nintendo Direct of any kind is an honor, and today’s Indie Showcase was no exception, being a celebration worthy reveal. Not just any...

Pizza Tower makes its long awaited run to Nintendo Switch

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