Nintendo held its Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase back-to-back on August 27, 2024. The roughly 40-minute broadcast focused on upcoming Nintendo Switch games from partner developers and publishers; Nintendo said the Switch successor would not be discussed.
When did the presentations take place?
The event took place on August 27, 2024. Nintendo announced it would begin at 7 a.m. PT, with an Indie World Showcase followed by a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. Nintendo’s announcement gave that sequence and start time.
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Minecraft - Nintendo Switch | $29.83 | Buy on Amazon |
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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - US Version | $52.99 | Buy on Amazon |
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Mario Kart™ World (Nintendo Switch 2) | $79.00 | Buy on Amazon |
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Super Mario Galaxy™ + Super Mario Galaxy™ 2 | $64.99 | Buy on Amazon |
What did the two presentations cover?
Nintendo described the presentations as focusing on upcoming Nintendo Switch games from its publishing and development partners, with launches planned for the second half of 2024 and beyond. The official archive named Tetris Forever, Pizza Tower, and Yakuza Kiwami among the titles.
Indie World Showcase
The Indie World segment came first. It was the portion of the broadcast identified with independent games.
#1 Best Overall
- Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures
- Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles
- Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs
- Play on the go in handheld or tabletop modes
- Includes Super Mario Mash-Up, Natural Texture Pack, Biome Settlers Skin Pack, Battle & Beasts Skin Pack, Campfire Tales Skin Pack; Compatible with Nintendo Switch only
Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase
The Partner Showcase followed, covering games from Nintendo’s other publishing and development partners. The archive framed both segments around partner-made Nintendo Switch titles rather than a general hardware announcement.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How long was the broadcast, and was successor hardware discussed?
Nintendo of America described the two presentations together as lasting roughly 40 minutes. Nintendo also stated that the Nintendo Switch successor would not be mentioned during either segment. Nintendo of America’s Direct archive records both details.
Quick Recap
Rank #4
- Journey through space in two Super Mario adventures, now improved for the Nintendo Switch system!
- Travel the stars with enhanced resolution, improved UI, and additional content
- Learn more about the Lumas from additional Storybook chapters, groove to a bit of additional music
- Get additional Health and fall recovery in Assist Mode
- Join Rosalina and the Lumas to restore the Comet Observatory and rescue Princess Peach in Super Mario Galaxy.
Rank #3
- Race from one course to another through interconnected paths that span the world
- Traverse mountains, forests, cities, and more—with shifting weather patterns and a day/night cycle
- Ride on rails, jump off walls, skim across water, and more as you race for the finish line
- Take on the adrenaline-packed Knockout Tour—a fierce 24-driver elimination mode
- Explore courses at your own pace and wander the world to discover fun surprises in Free Roam
Rank #2
- New stages and fighters are joined by the combined rosters of every past Super Smash Bros. Game
- Challenge others anytime, anywhere, whether you're on the couch or on the go
- Play any way you want—locally, online, in TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode, or even with GameCube Controllers
- Fight faster and smarter with new and returning techniques, like the perfect shield and directional air dodge
- Face off in 2-4 player battles, or play against the computer
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