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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

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Nintendo gives players four new games to play today after the Directs.

Nintendo Releasing 4 Nintendo Switch Games Right After Back-to-Back Directs

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THERE were rumours Nintendo would drop a Nintendo Direct before the end of August, including gaming announcements for the upcoming Nintendo Switch library. People were giving up hope as the month came to a close, but Nintendo dropped a surprise last-minute announcement for an August showcase. Nintendo will be holding a double bill, including a […]

Nintendo drops unexpected announcements on fans in surprise Direct and Indie Showcase

The clock is ticking on the Switch. Nintendo is set to reveal the Switch 2 sometime before March, with the next-gen system presumably launching later in 2025. And a few weeks ago, Nintendo showcased what are likely its final heavy hitters for the current console. But Nintendo games aren’t the...

Nintendo Direct Wows With Indie, Retro, and Big-Name Surprises

Nintendo is opening its first museum in Kyoto on October 2, 2024, featuring Mario and gaming memorabilia. The museum showcases Nintendo's history, including Hanafuda cards, classic consoles, and games. Entry costs 3,300 yen ($22), with a lottery for early access in October and November 2024. Nintendo the global gaming brand...

Nintendo new museum with Mario exhibition in Japan

To celebrate its 40th anniversary, a brand new Tetris collection has been announced: Tetris Forever. A game collection that brings together multiple Tetris titles from across history, it's coming later this year to Nintendo Switch. Revealed as part of August’s Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase and described as an "interactive musuem",...

Tetris Forever, a Collection of Tetris History, Announced for Nintendo Switch

During the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase in August 2024, we got updates on games coming to Nintendo Switch. Check out the trailer to see what's coming in the future, including The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st which will be available in 2025, Season 3 of Star Wars: Hunters kicks off on September 26, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Legends of the Zone Trilogy will be available in November 2024, Worms Armageddon Anniversary Edition arrives on September 26, and a new in-game event starts in Disney Dreamlight Valley on September 4, 2024.

Nintendo Switch - Official August 2024 Game Updates Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2024

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

There have been many rumors about when the next Nintendo Direct would arrive. There have been many rumors about when the next Nintendo Direct would arrive. Last week, a key insider noted that one would likely drop before the end of August, and today, we can confirm that this is true…but… it’s not exactly what fans were hoping for, either. You see, as revealed by The Big N, there will be an Indie World event tomorrow, followed by a Partner’s Showcase. The key difference between those and the main Directs is that they tend not to have big reveals and don’t focus on any 1st party games coming to the Nintendo Switch. Oh, and Nintendo also said that neither show will have news on the Switch successor.

Nintendo Direct and Indie World Coming Tomorrow

Yakuza returns to a Nintendo system for the first time in over 10 years.

Yakuza Kiwami Coming to Nintendo Switch This Year

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Justin Timberlake had a pricey wristwatch, a vape pen, and over $300 in cash on him when he was arrested on DWI charges on eastern Long Island in June. Law enforcement officers discovered the singer, 43, holding a vape device, a Rolex watch, a gold band, and a wallet containing $306 in bills when he was arrested in Sag Harbor on June 18, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Justin Timberlake had a vape pen, Rolex, and $306 cash at the time of his DWI arrest: police report

Nintendo fans have a lot to look forward to, including the company's new museum, a Donkey Kong theme park expansion coming to the US and, of course, the follow up to the Switch. But everything all boils back down to the games, and we'll soon have a clearer idea of what's coming to the Switch thanks to a double Nintendo Direct that the company has lined up for August 27. The stream will start at 10AM ET this morning on YouTube with an Indie World showcase that will lead into a Nintendo Direct Partner presentation.

Watch Nintendo's Direct Partner showcase and Indie World double-header today at 10AM ET

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The Witcher 3 has come to Balatro – surprise!

Poker roguelike Balatro gets a free update featuring iconic indie games like The Witcher 3, Vampire Survivors, and Among Us, and yes you read that right

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A new Nintendo Direct Indie World and Partner Showcase took place today, August 27, 2024, showcasing a plethora of new and upcoming games. Viewers were treated to plenty of games for the Nintendo Switch and other platforms, most of which are launching in 2024. There were some expected updates, plenty of surprises, and even shadow-dropped games. We’ve compiled all of the announcements from the event below.

Nintendo Direct Roundup: All Games Showcased in August 2024 Stream

Capcom announced Capcom Fighting Collection 2 with classics like Capcom vs. SNK 2 for PC, PS4, Switch in 2025. Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics releases digitally on Sept 12, physical edition on Nov 22. Features include rollback netcode, training mode, museum content, customizable options, and pre-order bonuses. Capcom...

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Announced Along With Marvel vs Capcom Release Date

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A Burger King location in Melbourne, Florida, has been temporarily shut down for the third time following since 2023 after a recent state inspection that identified multiple health violations. This incident underscores ongoing concerns regarding the restaurant's adherence to health and safety standards.

A dead lizard, dead roaches, rodent droppings - Florida fast food restaurant closed again

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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 includes classic games including cult favorite Capcom vs SNK 2

Capcom vs SNK is Back in New Fighting Collection

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A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

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

MySims is bringing a Cozy Bundle to the Nintendo Switch. Players will make adorable friends and discover creative adventures across retro re-releases of 2 lovable games. Use your imagination to rebuild a town in MySims, and help a cute magical land become an even better place in MySims Kingdom. MySims Cosy Bundle is launching on November 19 for Nintendo Switch.

MySims - Official Cozy Bundle Announcement Trailer | Nintendo Direct 2024

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Nintendo Indie and Partner Direct: the biggest news and trailers

Even without a Switch 2 reveal, it’s been a busy period of announcements for Nintendo. There was a packed Direct in June filled with major reveals...

Nintendo Indie and Partner Direct: the biggest news and trailers

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