Nintendo Direct 6.18.2024 Review! Zelda, Mario, and the Long-awaited...

Hey gamers! Cheriko here :).

Have you watched the latest Nintendo Direct 6.18.2024 on June 18, 2024? If didn't, here's the Nintendo Direct Review for you!

Sadly there's still no news of new Nintendo console this time haha, whether you're anxious about new console or not, you should already be anxious about some new games after watching this Direct, right? Because there's a great lineup of games this time around! Nintendo never gives gamers a break just because a replacement is around the corner. If you haven't watch it, this blog will help you get anxious too :P.

The fact that there's no Rhythm Heaven yet means that Nintendo Switch will live longer lol

Here's us FUNLAB to summarize the highlights of this Direct's game lineup for you :)

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom

It's been a long time coming, a brand new 2D Zelda game! Not only that, but The Legend of Zelda really is The Legend of Zelda now, because this time Zelda is the main character! You can use her wisdom, with a variety of echos and ingenuity, to save the kingdom and Link!

The Legend of Zelda series blends puzzle, action, adventure, and exploration with an emphasis on instant, immersive adventures. Like The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, which previously came in Nintendo Switch. 2D Zelda series may not look as stunning as 3D Zelda like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but it's just as creative and fun.

This game will be released on September 26, 2024

Also the new style Nintendo Switch Lite will be released on the same day. For more information on whether it's worth buying the Nintendo Switch Lite, you can study the difference between Nintendo Switch models.

We FUNLAB also have a number of products with designs based on the Legend of Zelda series for you to enhance your gaming experience more, including Zelda Pro Controller, Zelda Joycon, Zelda Gripcon and Zelda Joycon Charging Grip. Please check :D.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership

MUST HAVE! After 11 years, Mario & Luigi is finally resurrected! Brothers in arms, get on a seafaring ship and adventure around different islands!

The reason the Mario & Luigi series is so sought after by gamers is because it's a very creative game series: it incorporates elements of action and real-time maneuvering, and you can control both Mario and Luigi at the same time, rather than only one character at a time like many RPGs.

This game will be released on November 7, 2024

Same as Zelda series, We also have the Mario Switch Controller and Mario Joycon for Mario :)

Super Mario Party Jamboree

20 people, what a mess it must be! The latest entry in the Mario Party series has new boards and more minigames than ever before, revel in over 110 minigames, 7 boards, and an online mode for 20 players!

Mario Party series is a very fun party game series that always offers a very large number of interesting subgames for players to compete in. I'm sure those of you who have played Super Mario Party and Mario Party Superstars on Nintendo Switch have felt the simple pleasures that this series has to offer!

This game will be released on October 17, 2024

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which has been announced since E3 2017, can now be considered almost complete! The fact that it was pushed back and redone because it wasn't up to par before is a testament to Nintendo's craftsmanship! According to a job posting from developer Retro Studios, they will provide "emotional" and "interesting and innovative scenes that elevate the narrative" for us!

Metroid Prime is a 3D "first-person adventure" (as Nintendo insists on calling it) game series that combines platform with non-linear exploration. If you've played Metroid Prime Remastered on the Nintendo Switch, you'll be able to feel the quality that has always characterized the series!

This game will be released in 2025

New Games

• Fairy Tail 2 is announced, coming this winter

• Mio: Memories in Orbit is announced

• The New Denpa Men is announced with a gameplay trailer, coming to Switch Exclusive July 26th, 2024

• Metal Slug Attack Reloaded is given a gameplay trailer, coming June 18th, 2024

• Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero is announced with a gameplay trailer, coming 2025

• ニンジャスレイヤー ネオサイタマ炎上 is announced, coming July 24th, 2024

• Marvel vs Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics is announced, coming 2024

• Lego Horizon Adventures is shown off. coming Winter, 2024

• The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy is announced from the creators of Danganronpa, coming 2025

Remake and Transplant

• Nintendo World Championship: NES Edition coming July 18th, 2024

• Fantasian Neo Dimension is announced Winter, 2024

• Hello Kitty Island Adventure is announced for Nintendo Switch, launches 2025

• Farmagia, character design by Hiro Mashima of Fairy Tale is announced, launching November 1st, 2024

• Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is announced coming January 16th, 2025

• Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is shown off, coming November 14th. 2024

• Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake is also announced coming 2025

• かまいたちの夜×3 is announced coming September 19th, 2024

• Darkest Dungeons 2 is announced for Nintendo Switch, coming July 15th, 2024

• Legend of Zelda Four Swords Adventure & Metroid Fusion are added to the GBA NSO service, coming June 18th, 2024

• Turok 64 & Perfect Dark are added to the N64 Mature NSO service, coming June 18th, 2024

• Stray is announced for Switch, coming Winter, 2024

• Eggy Party as a free game is announced for Switch, coming July 19th, 2024

• Ace Attroney Investigations Collection is announced, play as Miles Edgeworth, coming September, 6th 2024

• Romancing Saga 2: Revenge of the Seven Remake is announced, coming October 24th, 2024

New Messages

• Looney Tunes: Whacky Worlds of Sports launches on Switch this autumn

• Funko Fusion gets some gameplay shown off in a trailer, coming September 13th, 2024

• Luigi's Mansion 2 HD gets another gameplay trailer, coming June 27th, 2024

• Just Dance 2025 Edition is given a new trailer, coming October, 2024

• Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game is given a new gameplay trailer, releasing on Winter, 2024

Updates

• Nintendo Switch Sports is having Basketball added as a free update coming Summer, 2024

• Disney Illusion Island is getting a new free update in June 18th, 2024

• Among Us update with new crewmate and killer, launches June 18th, 2024