Veteran journalist Chris Dring revealed that three significant games were absent from Nintendo's recent Partner Showcase, sparking speculation about their identities and potential impact on the event's reception.
Nintendo released an infographic highlighting all the games featured in its July 2025 Partner Direct Showcase, including titles for Switch 1 and Switch 2, with upcoming releases like Metroid Prime 4 and Pokémon Legends: Z-A promising a strong launch year for Switch 2.
Nintendo announced a 25-minute Partner Showcase for July 31, 2025, focusing on third-party games for Switch and Switch 2, with potential reveals including NIS America's new project and a release date for Elden Ring, but no updates on Metroid Prime 4.
Nintendo has announced a 25-minute Partner Showcase Nintendo Direct scheduled for July 31, 2025, focusing on third-party games for the Switch and Switch 2, with potential reveals including NIS America's new project and a possible Elden Ring release date, but no updates on Metroid Prime 4.
Microsoft's March 2024 Xbox Partner Showcase unveiled a lineup of third-party games coming to Xbox and PC, including titles like Final Fantasy XIV, Frostpunk 2, and Roblox Expansion: Griefville x Chucky. Several games, marked with an asterisk, are confirmed to be coming to Xbox Game Pass. The showcase also featured additional information on various games available on Xbox Wire, with more details on Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess set to be revealed in a Capcom stream. This event follows the January 2024 Developer Direct, which focused on first-party projects.
Microsoft is hosting its second games showcase of 2024 on March 6, featuring trailers from third-party partners such as Capcom, Nexon, and EA, with confirmed games including Tales of Kenzera: Zau, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and The First Berserker: Khazan. The showcase will also provide details on titles coming to Xbox, PC, and Game Pass, and will be available in over 40 languages, including sign language and audio descriptions, as well as in Bengali, Māori, Punjabi (Gurmukhi), Swahili, Tamil, Urdu, and Zulu for the first time.
Nintendo has released an infographic summarizing the games featured in its recent Partner Showcase, including surprise announcements like Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, Endless Ocean: Luminous, and Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! The lineup also includes shadow-dropped game Penny's Big Breakaway and release dates for Xbox games Pentiment and Grounded. While it may not have been the first-party showcase fans were expecting, the varied list of games offers a solid lineup for 2024, with no new Nintendo console expected until 2025.
Nintendo is set to release a Partner Showcase video featuring around 25 minutes of information on Nintendo Switch games from its publishing and development partners. The on-demand video will be dropped on YouTube at specific times across different time zones, and fans are eagerly anticipating the announcements and updates.
Monster Hunter Stories is officially coming to Nintendo Switch as a remaster of the 3DS title, featuring full voice acting and the addition of a museum with artwork and a music player. The game, originally a turn-based 3DS RPG, is set for release in Summer 2024 for Switch, PC, and PS4, and was confirmed during the Partner Showcase.
Nintendo held a Partner Showcase on February 21, 2024, unveiling a variety of new games and updates from its partner developers. The showcase featured announcements for titles such as "Kirby and the Forgotten Land," "Project Triangle Strategy," "Star Wars: Hunters," and "Mario Strikers: Battle League," along with updates for existing games like "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" and "Splatoon 3."
Nintendo has announced that the first Nintendo Direct of 2024 will be a Partner Showcase on February 21st, focusing on games releasing in the first half of the year and lasting approximately 25 minutes. The showcase will be broadcast on official Nintendo YouTube channels, and viewers can expect updates on third-party games and the possibility of big surprises. Fans are encouraged to share their expectations and prepare for potential surprise game releases.