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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
How to watch the Nintendo Direct Indie World showcase and start time for the latest Switch 2 reveals
The Nintendo Direct Indie World showcase is set to reveal all-new indie games for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 - here's how you can watch the event live Nintendo has swiftly followed its recent Partner Showcase with a brand new spotlight for indie titles, coming hot on the heels of games like Katamari and Persona making their way onto Nintendo consoles. It seems Nintendo has been rather busy. The latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase arrived after a month of fan speculation, hoping for a full showcase of first party titles. Despite showcasing some impressive games, some players were left feeling underwhelmed. Still, two Directs are better than none, right? Following the showcase that was bound to disappoint some (apologies, but that new Animal Crossing reveal is still pending), Nintendo has another trick up its sleeve – a fresh Indie World showcase, expected to unveil new Nintendo Switch 2 2025 titles from smaller teams and solo developers to round out the rest of Nintendo's year. And no, we're likely not seeing Hollow Knight Silksong. Believe me, no one is more upset about this than I am. Nonetheless, there are plenty of reveals in the upcoming Nintendo Direct Indie World that appeared out of the blue, including some hopeful upgrades for existing indie titles as well as some entirely fresh games that we've never seen before, if we're lucky – so when can we expect it? Here's the Nintendo Direct Indie World start time, and how to watch the showcase. Introducing All Out Gaming How to watch the Nintendo Direct Indie World The Nintendo Direct Indie World showcase kicks off at 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 2pm BST on Thursday, August 7. You can catch it live on the Nintendo of America YouTube channel. The showcase is scheduled to run for 15 minutes, revealing details about indie games coming to the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Everyone's hoping for updates on existing games, but nothing has been confirmed yet. It's not going to be a lengthy showcase, which does raise questions about what Nintendo has in store for players – but we'll just have to wait and see. If we get another Friends of Jimbo pack for Balatro, like the one unveiled at the last Indie World, we'll be over the moon. And of course, Silksong, but we've been let down before.
Metro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
July Nintendo Direct removed three games at the last minute claim insiders
Insiders claim there's a good reason last week's Nintendo Direct was so disappointing: it's because Nintendo cut at least three games from the line-up without telling publishers. Video game rumours have become a cottage industry in recent years, with almost no major annoucement being made without first being leaked earlier. As a result, certain sources have become known as more reliable than others, so when NatetheHate said there would be a Nintendo Direct in late July most people believed him. He was right too, although in the end it turned out to be a Partner Direct, featuring only third party games, which is not what anyone anticipated. However, he's subsequently revealed that not only did he not know it was Partner Direct but neither did the publishers involved, in an interesting insight into how the video game rumourmill works and how close Nintendo, in particular, keeps things to their chest. According to NatetheHate, third party publishers are told they're in a Nintendo Direct but not the format of the show, presumably to stop leaks. Normal Nintendo Directs, featuring first party games, usually always feature at least some third party titles, so there's no way for publishers to know what the format will be, unless Nintendo tells them. Nintendo probably tells large companies like Square Enix, who are a close ally and had three titles in the Partner Showcase, but assuming NatetheHate's source is a smaller publisher it seems they're told as little as possible. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. What's also interesting is how late in the day Nintendo seems to have made the decision about what would and wouldn't be in the Direct. This uncertainty has been common practice since the day of live reveals at E3, with publishers having multiple options that they only decide on literally at the last minute. Which is why even usually good sources can get information wrong when it comes to reveal events. The Game Business's Christopher Dring didn't participate in the initial rumours, but after the Direct he revealed that there were 'at least three games' that he was told were '100%' going to be a part of the Partner Showcase. More Trending His source was the publishers themselves, which implies the actual Direct was as big a surprise, and disappointment, to them as it was to everyone else. Dring gave no indication of what any of the games were, but many fans were disappointed that previously announced games such as Elden Ring and Final Fantasy 7 Remake were not part of the event. That doesn't guarantee they were amongst the games cut at the last minute but perhaps the bigger question is why did Nintendo remove them and when will they be revealed? With the Direct featuring so few big name titles it's hard to understand why Nintendo went through with the event at all, and didn't just postpone it to later, but then understanding Nintendo has always been near impossible, even with insider leaks… Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Games Inbox: What year will PS6 be released? MORE: Gradius Origins interview – 'This is truly a wonderful thing' MORE: Gradius Origins review – shooting the core in Salamander 3
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025: Everything Announced at the Surprise Showcase!
Nintendo has been on a roll with surprise Nintendo Direct announcements, so here are all of the Partner Showcase announcements from the Direct announced just yesterday. The last Nintendo Direct was dedicated to only Mario Kart World, giving fans a sneak peek at what's under the hood for the latest Nintendo Kart racer. Now that Mario Kart World is out, Nintendo sets its eyes on the future and has unleashed a new Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase for fans to check out everything playable on Nintendo consoles, but not published by the company itself. Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 is out in the wild, titles like Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition can be played on a Nintendo console, giving fans a new catalogue of games and opportunities that may become available for the Nintendo successor console. Unfortunately, FromSoftware's The Duskbloods did not make an appearance, but other exciting and surprising announcements did. Everything revealed from the Nintendo Direct can be seen (alongside trailers) below. Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase July 2025: Everything Announced Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection The first announcement made at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase in July 2025 is a return for the Monster Hunter Stories franchise on Nintendo. The next title in the Monster Hunter Stories franchise after Wings of Ruin launched way back in 2021, Monster Hunter Stories: Twisted Reflection, is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Once Upon a Katamari The next title in the Katamari franchise is coming to Nintendo consoles, and it allows players to do battle by competing to see who can build the biggest Katamari. Once Upon a Katamari launches on Nintendo Switch on October 24. Just Dance 2026 Edition The next title in the Ubisoft Just Dance franchise is coming to the Nintendo Switch console, and it features a party mode letting fans hit the dance floor together. Just Dance 2026 Edition launches on October 14. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero Dragon Ball's latest fighting title is finally coming to both Nintendo Switch consoles. Everything fans enjoyed from the previous Sparking! Zero release is included—this time with added motion controls exclusive to the Nintendo versions. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero launches on both Nintendo Switch systems on Nov. 14. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted The original Plants vs. Zombies experience is coming back in glorious HD, and it will be available for both Nintendo consoles. Replanted is landing on Switch on October 23 EA FC 2026 A port of the latest EA FC title, EA FC 2026, is coming to both Nintendo consoles. The Ultimate Edition is available for early access on Sept 19, and the Standard Edition is available on Sept 26. Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac The sequel to Pac-Man World is also getting a 're-pac' with Pac-Man World Re-Pac 2, and it will be rebuilt from the ground up for both Nintendo consoles. It's coming to both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 26. Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles Fans will be able to step into the story of ambition, betrayal, and honour that defined a generation. Fans will follow the exploits of Ramza Beoulve, a knight of noble birth sent to help restore the kingdom of Ivalice. The Ivalice Chronicles is coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept 30 Persona 3 Reload The critically acclaimed and fan-favourite Atlus remade title has been announced and reloaded for Switch 2 at the Nintendo Direct. Persona 3 Reload is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. Fans will have to face the Dark Hour on Nintendo Switch 2 when Persona 3 Reload arrives on October 23. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment The next title in the Hyrule Warriors franchise has been revealed, and it will cover the canonical events that occurred before The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Fans will be able to tell the untold story of the Imprisoning War when Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment releases exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 this Winter. Borderlands 4 Gearbox Software's next title in the Borderlands series, Borderlands 4, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 3. Madden NFL 26 The latest EA Sports Madden franchise title is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, as revealed at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. This will be the first time a Madden title has been available on Nintendo since Madden 13 on the Wii and Wii U consoles. EA Sports Madden NFL 26 releases for Nintendo Switch 2 on August 14. Chillin' by the Fire A cozy firebuilding simulator was then revealed at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and it allows players to hang out around a digital campfire. Chillin' By The Campfire, surprisingly, launches later today exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2. Hela In Hela, fans will step behidn the furry shoes of a tiny mouse exploring a stunning world inspired by Scandinavian folklore. This small Nintendo Switch 2 co-op mouse-laden adventure arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2026. Star Wars Outlaws The latest Star Wars title is finally coming to Nintendo. Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws and the adventures of the scoundrel Kay Vess are coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 4. Cronos: The New Dawn As an agent of a secret collective, you'll need to uncover the mysteries of the world while travelling through a dystopian time-jumping survival horror narrative. Rifts will allow players to travel back in time and meet people from the past to enhance the player's abilities, but doing so will make your character closer to losing their sanity. Cronos: New Dawn launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 5. Yakuza Kiwami & Yakuza Kiwami 2 The Yakuza franchise is back on Nintendo, and only for Nintendo Switch 2! Fans will be able to embody the Dragon of Dojima, Kazuma Kiryu, once again in Yakuza Kiwami and its sequel when it launches on the Nintendo Switch 2 on November 13. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales A brand new HD-2D action RPG has been announced from Square Enix at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and players will explore this world as the adventurer Elliot alongside his companion fairy, Fae. From the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default, combat is surprisingly deep, with seven weapon types in total. Elliot can equip different types of magicite to change things up. Players can control Elliot and Fae separately, or two players can play both characters at the same time. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is for Nintendo Switch 2, and it will launch next year. Octopath Traveler 0 The last announcement at the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase is the next title in the Octopath Traveler series, and another HD-2D title deployed by Square Enix on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Fans can expect to experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings, set in the realm of Orsterra. Octopath Traveler 0 will land on both Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on December 4. That wraps the entire Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase for July 2025. Fans can head to the official Nintendo website for more information on any of the announced releases. Solve the daily Crossword
Express Tribune
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Hollow Knight: Silksong absent from Nintendo Direct, fans voice frustration ahead of Gamescom demo
Fans of Hollow Knight: Silksong expressed frustration after the game failed to appear during Nintendo's latest Partner Showcase, despite recent signs suggesting a reveal could be imminent. The long-awaited sequel from developer Team Cherry had previously been confirmed for a 2025 release during an earlier Nintendo Direct, with expectations heightened by Microsoft's recent announcement that a Silksong demo will be available at Gamescom later this month. Given this context, many fans had anticipated an update during the July Nintendo Direct. When the showcase concluded without mention of Silksong, reactions quickly surfaced across online forums. On the Silksong subreddit, users shared memes and vented disappointment, with posts reflecting a mix of humour and frustration. Comments included 'It's never been so over' and 'The cycle of pain', while others questioned the lack of direct communication from Team Cherry. One user wrote that they had 'lost so much hype for this game', suggesting prolonged silence had diminished their excitement. Some commenters called for more regular updates from the developers, stating that fans were left waiting for announcements from platform holders rather than Team Cherry itself. The latest Nintendo Direct instead highlighted titles such as Monster Hunter Stories 3, a Plants vs Zombies remake, and new Square Enix RPGs. Attention now turns to Gamescom, where Silksong is expected to appear in playable form for the first time. Despite the backlash, Silksong remains scheduled for release before the end of 2025. As of now, no specific launch date has been confirmed.
Metro
31-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Switch 2 third party support fails to convince in new Nintendo Direct
The Partner Showcase for the Nintendo Switch 2 has new footage of Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Imprisonment and Octopath Traveler 0. After all the build-up and anticipation, there's no way to describe the latest Nintendo Direct other than a disappointment. It did feature some new games (one of which had leaked earlier) but nothing of any great significance, while big name titles such as Elden Ring and Final Fantasy 7 Remake went unmentioned. What's taking so long is unclear but it now seems unlikely they'll be released this year, which leaves the Switch 2's third party line-up looking relatively underwhelming. There were some major multiformat releases mentioned, including EA Sports FC 26 and a brief nod to Borderlands 4 but the rumours of Assassin's Creed Shadows came to nothing and there's still no sign of any new Xbox games, despite all Microsoft's promises to support the console. The Direct was only 25 minutes long and strangely there was no mention of the new game from Nippon Ichi, which was accidentally announced ahead of time by the publisher. So when that's going to get officially unveiled is now a mystery. Altogether, it was not a particular convincing showcase for third party support on the Switch 2 and while the new console does seem to be fairing better than the Switch 1, at least in terms of Western publishers, the lack of major support from Japanese companies is both surprising and concerning. Technically, there was three games from Square Enix but they all look like something that could've appeared on the original PlayStation. There's a good chance they'll all be good games but they're clearly quite low budget and from a technical perspective do nothing to prove the Switch 2's abilities. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. Still, here's an overview of everything that was announced, although in some cases it's not entirely clear whether they are Nintendo exclusives or not. Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC The showcase kicked off with a new entry in a franchise that is going to be of little interest to anyone in the West, and that's ignoring the recent collapse of interest in Monster Hunter Wilds. The Monster Hunter Stories spin-off series started as a 3DS exclusive – a relatively traditional turn-based role-playing game set in the Monster Hunter universe, with a much greater emphasis on story than the mainline entries. This new sequel is multiformat and due out next year, but with no exact release date. Nintendo Switch It's not yet clear if this new Katamari Damacy sequel is multiformat or not, but that's all that's been announced so far. Series creator Keita Takahashi has long since left Bandai Namco, but they've kept making new games anyway, despite the concept clearly not being that malleable. As the recent remasters proved, the originals are still a lot of fun and while the time travel gimmick for this new one doesn't sound like it'll add up to much the thought of online co-op and a brand new soundtrack is certainly appealing. It'll be out on October 24 but only for the original Switch, with no sign of a Switch 2 specific version. Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 Also leaked before the Direct, and rumoured for some time now, this seems to be a Switch exclusive, although that's slightly surprising as the franchise has no special history with Nintendo formats. It's a remake of the original tower defence game from 2009 and as the trailer makes obvious (but presumably wasn't trying to) it still looks almost exactly the same, just in HD. It has new local co-op and competitive modes though, which is always good, and it'll be out on October 23. Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC Considering the two companies have never got on well before, EA is proving to be one of the biggest supporters of the Switch 2, especially in terms of Western companies. There was only a brief look at EA Sports FC 26 and NFL Madden 26, but both were implied to be on par with other formats in terms of features – although that won't necessarily be true of the Switch 1 version. FC 26 is out on September 26, with no delay for the Switch versions. Also from EA, a new Switch 2 version of Apex Legend is arriving on August 5, along with the new season of the free-to-play game. PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC Although the continued absence of Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a concern, Square Enix did up its support for the Switch 2 considerably in this Direct, with two brand new games and this remake of the PS1 tactical role-playing classic. The new version will be fully voiced, with new difficulty options and other features, even though it looks more or less the same. It's out on September 30 for all formats. This was only included on a technicality as while it's published by Nintendo in the West, and is a spin-off from The Legend Of Zelda, it is published by developer Koei Tecmo in Japan. The new footage, including what seems to be Mineru's Construct from Tears Of The Kingdom, looked fine but while the previous games were good by Dynasty Warriors spin-off standards this new one is still likely to be very shallow. It's presence in the showcase was particularly surprising because there was still no confirmation of when it'll be released, as the promise of 'winter' could easily mean January or February next year. Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC Although this seems to be developer Windup Games' first title this new AA indie game looked quite intriguing. Seeming to take some cues from Pikmin, you play as the mouse familiar of a sick witch, as you gather materials to help her recover. It's described as involving a 'cosy journey', which implies it won't be terribly difficult, but the four-player co-op seems fun. It's out sometime next year. Nintendo Switch 2 More Trending So far this seems to be a Switch 2 exclusive and while it looks like another Octopath Traveler game there's no indication it has any connection to the series, beyond them both using the HD-2D graphics engine. The big difference here is that The Adventures Of Elliot is an action role-player, rather than being turn-based, which brings to mind Secret Of Mana rather than Final Fantasy. Whether it'll be quite that good remains to be seen but there's a demo out today and a co-op mode with Elliot's fairy pal. There's no release date for the full game though, just sometime next year. Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 This also hasn't been confirmed for any other formats yet, although there's a good chance it'll be ported to them sooner or later, like the first two games. For now though, it seems to be a Switch exclusive and will be out on December 4. It's not clear exactly what's going on in terms of the story but 'restoration' appears to be a major theme, with what looks like the ability to build and upgrade your own villages. The combat still seems to be turn-based but beyond that it was hard to discern much of what was going on in the trailer. Other games mentioned in the Direct include Just Dance 2026 Edition, Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero, Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, Persona 3 Reload (out on October 23), Chillin' By The Fire (out today), Star Wars Outlaws, Cronos: The New Dawn, Yakuza Kiwami 1 and 2, Goodnight Universe, NBA Bounce, Hello Kitty Island Adventure – Wheatflour Wonderland, Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge Of The Seven, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, and Borderlands 4. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page.
