BREATH OF THE WILD is Getting a Sequel, SMASH DLC Announced, THE WITCHER III on Switch and Everything Else from Nintendo's E3

I had been waiting for Nintendo’s E3 Direct for the last couple of weeks. I was not disappointed! We were given looks at the next DLC fighters for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, we got better looks at several other games including ones I always forget about even though they always look awesome like Daemon X Machina, a better look at Link’s Awakening, and we got a new look at Animal Crossing: New Horizons. I would be doing a disservice to not mention the best part of the Direct though, the ultimate trailer was a teaser for a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. That’s right, it’s a SEQUEL! We don’t get direct sequels in a Zelda game very often. Here’s the full list of games showcased today along with some small notes:

• Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield

  • Outside of a gameplay demo, the big deal was the reveal of the Water-type Gym Leader Nessa. When can we learn the final forms of the starters!?

  • Releases on November 15

• Luigi’s Mansion 3

  • This looks like a lot of fun and thanks to Professor E. Gadd, you can now use Gooigi to help overcome obstacles and play cooperatively.

  • Releases in 2019

• The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

  • I am beyond excited for this launch. I played it on the GameBoy and loved it. I really adore the art style for it too. A new feature will be included called Chambers which will let you kinda create a custom dungeon for yourself to complete objectives and get items. There’s a new Link amiibo launching as well.

  • Releases on September 20

• Animal Crossing: New Horizons

  • Fans of Animal Crossing have been waiting for this one for a long time. Unfortunately, the game was postponed and will no longer launch in 2019.

• Releases on March 20, 2020

• Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • Two new DLC fighters were announced and fans are going nuts. The first one was Hero from the Dragon Quest series and fans will notice that you can choose between four different protagonists from the series depending on which is your favorite. The second was the even more highly anticipated Banjo-Kazooie. I have friends who lost their minds when that was confirmed. I know it’s been rumored for some time and it looks like Nintendo’s budding friendship with Xbox is really paying off. Maybe we can get new Banjo-Kazooie games or other Rare games for Switch?

  • Hero is releasing Summer 2019

  • Banjo-Kazooie is releasing Fall 2019

• MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order

  • It was revealed that there would be an Expansion Pass that one can purchase that will include DLC after launch that includes content from Fantastic Four, Marvel Knights, and X-Men. No release was given for the DLC.

  • Releases on July 19

• Fire Emblem: Three Houses

  • This looks like a crazy epic Fire Emblem game. I’m still pretty new to the franchise, but the tension in the trailer is pretty nuts.

  • Releases on July 26

• ASTRAL CHAIN

  • This game looks so cool! It looks like a great blend of action and puzzles will be involved in the gameplay and I quite enjoy the art style.

  • Releases on August 30

• DAEMON X MACHINA

  • It’s a beautiful looking mecha game. Why don’t I have this yet?

  • Releases on September 13

• Cadence of Hyrule ~ Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring The Legend of Zelda~

  • We were finally given a release date for this highly anticipated Zelda spin-off. I still maintain that I will either love or hate this game because of the rhythm mechanic.

  • Releases on June 13

• DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition

  • Dragon Quest is coming to the Nintendo Switch and adds some new character-specific stories. You’ll also be able to switch between HD and “retro-inspired 16-bit visuals.” Sounds like a great deal for fans of the franchise.

  • Releases on September 27

• DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2

  • Not much was given on this title.

  • Demo releases on June 27

  • Releases on July 12

• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Complete Edition

  • I was not really expecting the rumor to be true, but it is. CD Projekt Red brought The Witcher 3 to the Nintendo Switch. I’m really interested to see how well it handles.

  • Releases in 2019

• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

  • I was ready to write this game off when the trailer started. However, I kept watching and I realized that I really wanted this game. You can take Mario and Sonic characters to do awesome sports events like skateboarding and karate!

  • Releases in November 2019

• The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics

  • The upcoming Netflix series is getting a tactical strategy game. It looks great if you’re a fan, but doesn’t seem to offer much to others.

  • Releases in 2019

• TRIALS of MANA

  • This is a full HD remake of the third game of the Mana series. This game never made it to the United States. I know some people are losing their minds over this.

  • Releases in Early 2020

• Collection of Mana

  • To help get you excited for Trials of Mana in HD, go back and play all three games in the series including Final Fantasy Adventure, Secret of Mana, and Trials of Mana. You can download them as part of an all-in-one bundle on the Nintendo eShop.

  • Available Now

• CONTRA ROGUE CORPS

  • At the beginning of the trailer, I thought this was a Duke Nukem game. This looks just as good as any other Contra game for fans of the series.

  • Releases on September 24

• No More Heroes 3

  • These games always look like so much fun and I’ve never gotten to play them. You’ll control Travis Touchdown again and it just looks like fun.

  • Releases in 2020

• Empire of Sin

  • This looks like a 1920s gangster game. It’s not my cup of tea, but some of you out there will probably love it. It’s inspired by noir and has you working the underbelly of organized crime in Chicago in the 20s.

  • Releases in Spring 2020.

• Panzer Dragoon: Remake

  • I’ll be honest, this game looked really boring to me, but I might be wrong and not know what I’m talking about. It looks like you right a dragon and you shoot things with a gun.

  • Releases in Winter 2019/2020

• Resident Evil 5 and Resident Evil 6

  • This ad was ridiculous because it showcased two young adults going into a creepy abandoned house to play these games. Why would you do that? They’re scary enough in your living room with the lights turned off!

  • Release in Fall 2019

• Spyro Reignited Trilogy

  • This one was briefly glanced over, but Activision has confirmed that the HD collection of three games will be coming to Nintendo Switch and pre-orders are available at your favorite retailers for about $40.

  • Releases on September 3

There was one game that many were hoping for that didn’t show up: Metroid Prime 4. I was a little sad to see it wasn’t here, but you have to remember that the game did start over completely earlier this year, so seeing anything would’ve really been a stretch. Maybe later this year we’ll get an update on that one though. You can watch the full direct and select trailers below.

Check out Nintendo Direct for E3 2019. Presentation includes details on the incredible line-up of new and upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch system. Rating Pending to Mature 17+: RP - M Titles rated M (Mature) have content that is generally suitable for persons ages 17 and up.

The sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is now in development for Nintendo Switch! Follow Nintendo E3 coverage: http://e3.nintendo.com #NintendoSwitch #E32019 Subscribe for more Nintendo fun! https://goo.gl/HYYsot Visit Nintendo.com for all the latest!

In Animal Crossing: New Horizons, start fresh on a deserted island and enjoy a peaceful existence full of creativity, freedom, and charm as you roll up your sleeves and make your new life whatever you want it to be. Collect resources you can craft into everything from creature comforts to handy tools.

The few survivors of a massive global disaster gather together in a futuristic megacity. Now it's your job to protect them against otherworldly invaders-but you're not alone as a member of a special police task force equipped with sentient armaments called Legions.

When the moon tore apart, the sky bled red with light, ushering in an apocalyptic new age...and to survive, you must fight. As a mercenary, defend Earth through high-speed combat against corrupted robots in a series of missions from the cockpit of your Arsenal, a fully customizable mech.

Embark on grand and epic quest as the Luminary-the hero chosen by Yggdrasil, the world tree, to save the world of Erdrea from an evil fate. The Nintendo Switch version boasts all the sprawling content of the original game along with new content - bonus character-specific stories, additional monsters to ride, ability to speed up battle sequences, and side-quests to journey into past DRAGON QUEST worlds.

Join Mario, Sonic and friends for their greatest adventure yet at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, exclusively on Nintendo Switch in November 2019! Go for gold as you compete in action-packed sports games, including 4 brand new events to Tokyo 2020-Skateboarding, Karate, Surfing, and Sport Climbing, as well as a large selection of classic events.

Winner of over 250 Game of the Year awards, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is a story-driven, open world adventure set in a dark fantasy universe. The Complete Edition contains every piece of downloadable content released for the game, including two massive story expansions: Hearts of Stone & Blood and Wine.

War is coming to the great land of Fódlan. Here, order is maintained by the Church of Seiros, which hosts the prestigious Officers Academy within its headquarters. You are invited to teach one of its three mighty houses, each comprised of students brimming with personality and represented by a royal from one of three territories of Fódlan.

Link has washed ashore on a mysterious island with strange and colorful inhabitants. To escape the island, Link must collect magical instruments across the land and awaken the Wind Fish. Explore a reimagined Koholint Island that's been faithfully rebuilt in a brand-new art style that will entice fans and newcomers alike.

A new, remade version of the Panzer Dragoon game - true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards! On a far, lone planet, you encounter two dragons awaken from the ancient times.

Step into the shoes of 6 unique heroes and rescue the world from the encroaching darkness in Trials of Mana, a full HD remake of the third entry in the seminal Mana series (Seiken Densetsu 3 in Japan), never before released in the West. Coming to Nintendo Switch in early 2020.

Wield the upgraded Poltergust G-00 to slam and blow away the ghosts' defenses, or summon Gooigi, an all-green doppelganger that can help Luigi overcome obstacles he can't get past alone. In ScareScraper mode, race the timer to clear various objectives on a series of floors with up to 8 players.

CONTRA ROGUE CORPS is an over the top run-and-gun game with fast paced, ultra-violent combat. Offering both single and multiplayer options, CONTRA ROGUE CORPS is an incredible gameplay experience alone or with your friends. Coming to Nintendo Switch on Sept. 24. Follow Nintendo E3 coverage: http://e3.nintendo.com #ContraRogueCorps #Contra #NintendoSwitch #E32019 Subscribe for more Nintendo fun!

Assemble your ultimate team of Marvel Super Heroes to prevent galactic devastation at the hands of the mad cosmic tyrant Thanos and his ruthless warmasters, The Black Order. Then expand your ultimate alliance with the paid Expansion Pass, which includes upcoming DLC content from popular franchises like Fantastic Four, X-Men, and Marvel Knights.

Resident Evil 5: While the Umbrella Corporation and its crop of lethal viruses have been destroyed and contained, a more dangerous threat has emerged. Somewhere in Africa, innocent villagers are transforming into aggressive and disturbing creatures.

Unforgettable adventures await in the Collection of Mana - Available Now on Nintendo Switch! Collection of Mana ushers players into the enchanting world of the Mana series with the first three titles, Final Fantasy Adventure, Secret of Mana, and for the first time in the West, Trials of Mana (known as Seiken Densetsu 3 in Japan).