Well, that’s all folks. The press conference portion of E3 2019 has come to a close and Nintendo brought its “A” game. Filled with awesome announcements and surprising reveals, the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct was a solid first showing for Nintendo of America’s President and COO Doug Bowser. They hilariously made reference to his apt last name with the King Koopa himself ready to introduce all of the Direct’s announcements. Unfortunately, they showed Bowser out and started the show.
Dragon Quest Heroes Coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The first reveal of the Nintendo Direct, the “Hero” from Dragon Quest is coming toSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate. It seems you’ll be able to pick from multiple heroes from previous Dragon Quest games via skins. Gameplay was also shown confirming that yet another sword fighter will be joining the fray.
More Luigi’s Mansion 3 Gameplay Revealed
While a specific release date has yet to be determined,Luigi’s Mansion 3is still slated to come out in 2019. This time set in a hotel, the newest iteration brings a few new gameplay features including a slam attack and slimy version of Luigi dubbed Gooigi. If you want to see Gooigi in all of his glory, check out that trailer above.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is Actually Coming to Switch
This port must be made by magicians. The Complete Edition ofThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntis officially coming to the Nintendo Switch sometime this year. From what was shown, it’s apparent that this version has taken a graphical hit, which is expected. Still, it’s impressive this game can even run on the Switch.
No More Heroes 3 is Coming Next Year
Travis Touchdown is back inNo More Heroes 3. While this announcement was expected (especially since Suda 51 has been teasing this game for months), it was great to see it revealed on the Nintendo Direct.No More Heroes 3is expected to release next year.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening Release Date Revealed
We got another look at the remake ofThe Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. Showing a whole lot of gameplay, as well as a new “Chamber Dungeon” feature, there was plenty to get anyZeldafan excited.The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakeningwill launch on August 23, 2025.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses Newest Trailer Showcases Story and English Voicework
A new trailer forFire Emblem: Three Houseswas shown furthering the hype for the strategy game before it releases on June 17, 2025. The entire trailer focuses on the game’s narrative and showcasing the English voice cast.
Panzer Dragoon Remake Revealed
Another surprising reveal, a remake of the originalPanzer Dragoon. Along with the gameplay rich trailer, it was revealed that the remake will be coming to the Nintendo Switch this winter.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Gets Pushed to August 16, 2025
The moment many Nintendo Switch owners have been waiting for. Now dubbedAnimal Crossing: New Horizons, the highly anticipated title has now been pushed to June 27, 2025. However, we did get to see a lot of gameplay via the Treehouse livestream.
Seiken Densetsu 3 Remake Dubbed Trials of Mana Coming 2020
Nearly 25 years since its original release on the SNES,Seiken Densetsu 3is getting a full 3D remake for the Nintendo Switch. Now titledTrials of Mana, a new trailer was revealed showcasing its action-packed gameplay and cast of fantastical characters.
Collection of Mana Launches Today (August 24, 2025)
Every good press conference has a game become available the same day as the conference. For the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct, a set of games were made available.Collection of ManaincludesFinal Fantasy Adventure,Secret of Mana, andTrials of Mana.
