On June 15, another highlight of the E3 2021 takes place with the Nintendo Direct. MeinMMO follows the event live with this ticker and ensures that you do not miss any important announcements or trailers.
Today, on June 15, the last major event of the E3 took place with the Nintendo Direct. After Microsoft and Bethesda, Ubisoft,
Gameplay for Breath of the Wild 2 and a new Metroid
Key information from the Nintendo Direct summarized:
- New gameplay for Breath of the Wild 2 was shown
- Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity gets an Expansion Pass
- Metroid Dread – a new 2D platformer – was announced
- Mario Party Superstars was announced, featuring online multiplayer
- Wario Ware: Get it Together releases in September with a 2-player co-op
Live ticker for the Nintendo Direct
6:40 PM: The Nintedo Treehouse continues. New details about the previous contents are to be shown there.
6:37 PM: Surprise, there is still Zelda Breath of the Wild 2! New gameplay is shown. The world looks really beautiful! The release is set for 2022.
6:35 PM: A new retro console “Game & Watch” is coming to play 3 old games from Legend of Zelda. Additionally, there is a special version with Link as a playable character. The console also features a playable clock. Release on November 12, and it is supposed to cost 50 dollars.
The 3 games from the “Legend of Zelda” series are
- “The Legend of Zelda”
- “Zelda 2 – The Adventure of Link”
- The Gameboy version of “The Legend of Zelda – Link’s Awakening”
6:35 PM: On July 16, Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD will be released. This is a remaster of the 2011 video game.
6:34 PM: The trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Pass is shown. In Hyrule Warriors you lead your fighters through the battle, as the fate of Hyrule hangs by a thread.
You play as Link and Zelda, who, along with the four champions of Hyrule and Impa, try to save the kingdom from destruction.
To do this, you destroy armies and mighty monsters. The battles take place in different locations throughout Hyrule. Collect new weapons to take on powerful opponents.
In the Expansion Pass, you will find:
- Ancient Helm Prototype
- Ancient Armor Prototype
- Ancient Leg Guards Prototype
- Ancient Sword Prototype
Wave 1 (from June 2021) “Ancient Life Signs”:
- Expanded Character Roster
- New Weapon Types
- New Challenges in the Royal Institute
- New Powerful Opponents
Wave 2 (from November 2021) “The Guardian of Memory”:
- New Character Episodes
- New Battles
- Expanded Character Roster
- New Combat Abilities for existing characters
This is the first wave of new DLCs that are supposed to come for the game. The Expansion Pass releases on June 18.
6:33 PM: The last announcement of the day is coming.
6:32 PM: Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp releases on December 3.
In Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp, you take on the role of a tactical advisor. You must move land, air, and naval units across the battlefield. In the process, you eliminate enemy troops and capture cities and bases. Weather and terrain can influence the course of battles.
The remake includes two campaigns featuring events from Advance Wars and Advance Wars 2: Black Hole Rising
6:32 PM: Mario+Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is shown. The new installment of the series was already part of the Ubisoft show. It releases for the Switch in 2022.
6:32 PM: Strange Brigade is an action-adventure game where you also have to solve puzzles. You can play it solo and in co-op. It is being released today.
6:31 PM: Tony Hawks 1 and 2 Remaster comes to Nintendo Switch. Release: Today! MeinMMO author Max Handwerk tried it in 2020 and instantly felt transported back to his childhood.
6:30 PM: The Doom Eternal DLC The Ancient Gods Part 1 is being released today on the Nintendo Switch. For other platforms, the DLC of the shooter was already released in 2020.
6:28 PM: Now a trailer for Fatal Frame Maiden of Black Water is being shown. This is a survival horror video game developed by Koei Tecmo and released for the Wii U. The game is coming to the Nintendo Switch later this year.
6:26 PM: Danganronpa is coming to Switch. With Danganronpa Ultimate Summer Camp, 5 popular characters return in a new game. The release is scheduled for 2021.
In addition, with Danganronpa Decadence, a collection of 3 classics is coming to the Switch:
- Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc Anniversary Edition
- Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition
- Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Anniversary Edition
This version will also be released in 2021.
Danganronpa is a visual novel in anime style. In most parts, you play as a student of the Elite Class Hope’s Peak. They become somehow involved in a murder and are later not allowed to be convicted.
6:25 PM: But no Persona. Shin Megami Tensei 5 is set to release in 2021 for Nintendo Switch. The game continues the RPG series and takes place in modern Tokyo. It utilizes mechanics like summoning and fusing demons that previous games had.
6:22 PM: The next trailer is shown and it looks like a Persona.
6:21 PM: A new trailer for Wario Ware: Get it Together is shown. Up to 2 players can play together. Release is on September 10.
6:19 PM: Now the trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is being shown. Co-op multiplayer has been confirmed again. Release is on July 9, and a free demo starts on June 25.
6:16 PM: Now there is an overview of known games that are coming back to Nintendo.
- So on November 4, the new Just Dance 2022 is being released
- Dragonball Z Kakarot releases on September 24
- Mario Golf: Super Rush releases on June 25 and can already be pre-ordered
6:16 PM: In addition, Amiibos for Metroid have been announced:
6:15 PM: Fans of Metroid were hoping for Prime 4. But Nintendo is instead bringing a Metroid that was announced 15 years ago.
Metroid Dread releases on October 8, 2021. It will be the first 2D platformer in 19 years. Release is on August 10, 2021, and it continues the series from Metroid, Metroid 2, Super Metroid and Metroid Fusion.
6:13 PM: A new Metroid will be shown next.
6:10 PM: Mario Party Superstars is shown. This seems to be a new game in the series where you can once again walk around on a game board. There will be an online mode to play with friends. The release is on October 29.
6:09 PM: The trailer for Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania has been shown. In this game, you are a monkey in a ball rolling through various tracks. The game celebrates the 20th anniversary of the series and features high-definition remasters of the games:
- Super Monkey Ball
- Super Monkey Ball 2
- Super Monkey Ball Deluxe
The package includes a total of 300 levels and mazes, 12 mini-games, and local co-op for up to 4 players.
Release is on October 5.
6:09 PM: Astria Ascending offers a hand-painted world. In turn-based battles, you will face nasty threats. The release is on September 30.
6:09 PM: Worms Rumble, the popular party game, is coming to Nintendo Switch on June 23, and there is cross-platform gameplay. In addition, there is a special character exclusively for Switch users.
6:08 PM: Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy was shown again. The game will come to Nintendo Switch on October 26. It will be a single-player action game that follows its own story, similar to Marvel’s Avengers.
6:06 PM: Another trailer is being shown. Life is Strange Remaster and Life is Strange True Colors are coming to Nintendo Switch. True Colors releases on September 10, and the remaster comes “later this year.”
6:04 PM: Another video shows Kazuya’s abilities in Smash Bros. Ultimate. More details will come at a later time (likely not today). It is still unknown when the character will appear.
6:03 PM: The first trailer is shown. This shows the character Kazuya from Tekken throwing other characters off a cliff. Apparently, Kazuya is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
6:02 PM: Did you know that the Nintendo Switch is already 5 years old? How quickly time flies!
6:00 PM: And the livestream starts! You can watch on YouTube or Twitch!
5:46 PM: The Nintendo Direct makes headlines right away, as content creators are not allowed to restream the event. Twitch itself has announced that they will not be hosting their stream on /twitchgaming for this reason.
When does the ticker start? We from MeinMMO will accompany the event from about 5:45 PM in the live ticker. We will summarize all important information, release dates, and trailers for you.
You can also live tune into MAX and observe all the information and the live reactions of some editors from Webedia. We have embedded the corresponding Twitch stream for you:
Rumors and Speculations about the Nintendo Direct
What could you expect in the livestream? As is always the case with E3 conferences, fans of Nintendo are currently discussing hotly what we can expect during the presentation. Among the hottest rumors are:
- A new version of the Switch
- Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2
- Various Pokémon games
- News on Bayonetta 3
- Updates on other Nintendo IPs such as Splatoon or Metroid Prime 4
We have created a survey in which you can tell us what you expect from the Nintendo Direct:
The E3 and also some related events, such as the Summer Game Fest, have been running for several days and have had exciting announcements. We have compiled the most important news for multiplayer fans here:
