Monthly Archives: February 2021
The Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD Announced for Nintendo Switch
During the February 2021 Nintendo Direct, it was announced The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is coming to Nintendo Switch. Originally released in 2011, the Wii title will make its way to Nintendo's latest system.
Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD retains the motion plus controls from the Nintendo Switch, while also adding a new button-only controller scheme so you can play in handheld mode.
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To accompany Skyward Sword HD, Nintendo announced a new set of Legend of Zelda-themed Joy-Cons. The left and right Joy-Cons are modeled after the Master Sword and Hylian Shield respectively, to mimic how the Joy-Cons will function when played in motion-controller mode.
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword was the last console Zelda game released before The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Skyward Sword took full use of the Wii's motion controls using the Wii Motion Plus adapter. This means motion controls for Skyward Sword were more sophisticated than the Wii port of Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, which utilized waggles versus full motion controls.
But the button controls will now let players control Skyward Sword with a more conventional button scheme. Read IGN's Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword review here.
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Funny enough, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword for Switch was leaked last year by Amazon. Both Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and the Joy-Cons will be released on July 16.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 News Coming ‘This Year’
News on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 isn't coming any time in the immediate future, Nintendo stated during the February 2021 Nintendo Direct. Instead, director Eiji Aounuma says that more news on the highly anticipated sequel will be coming later this year.
"We apologize. Development is proceeding smoothly, and we should be able to bring you some new information this year. For now, we'll have to ask you to wait just a bit longer," Aounuma said.
The sequel to Breath of the Wild was announced back at E3 2019, but we've heard precious little about it since. The game began development because the BotW team had "too many ideas" for DLC, and drew inspiration from Red Dead Redemption 2. It's fair to say our hopes are high for the game, after we awarded the original Breath of the Wild a 10/10 review, calling it "evocative, exhilarating, and a masterclass in open-world design".
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Don't forget to check out everything announced during the Nintendo Direct stream.
In the meantime, you can also check out everything in the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity expansion pass.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 News Coming ‘This Year’
News on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 isn't coming any time in the immediate future, Nintendo stated during the February 2021 Nintendo Direct. Instead, director Eiji Aounuma says that more news on the highly anticipated sequel will be coming later this year.
"We apologize. Development is proceeding smoothly, and we should be able to bring you some new information this year. For now, we'll have to ask you to wait just a bit longer," Aounuma said.
The sequel to Breath of the Wild was announced back at E3 2019, but we've heard precious little about it since. The game began development because the BotW team had "too many ideas" for DLC, and drew inspiration from Red Dead Redemption 2. It's fair to say our hopes are high for the game, after we awarded the original Breath of the Wild a 10/10 review, calling it "evocative, exhilarating, and a masterclass in open-world design".
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Don't forget to check out everything announced during the Nintendo Direct stream.
In the meantime, you can also check out everything in the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity expansion pass.
Here’s What’s in the New Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Pass
Nintendo dropped the news of an upcoming Expansion Pass for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity today during the February 2021 Nintendo Direct presentation.
Though the announcement was light on a meaty trailer showing off any of the new features, Nintendo outlined the contents of two "Waves" of content coming later this year, both of which will be purchasable for $20 beginning on May 28. Buying the expansion will also net you a purchase bonus of two new costumes for Link.
The first wave of content releases in June, and includes an expanded roster of characters, new weapon types, new challenges in the Royal Ancient Lab, and new enemies to fight.
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The second wave, coming in November, will bring new character vignettes, new stages, a further expanded roster, and new battle skills for existing characters.
At the moment, this expansion does not appear to add to the existing story of the game in any way.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a musou title in the same vein as the original Hyrule Warriors game, and is developed in partnership with Dynasty Warriors maker Koei Tecmo. It launched last year for Nintendo Switch, and our review found the combat compelling, its progression fun, and its character roster and retooled version of Hyrule to be a joy to play and discover.
Today's Direct also had more for musou fans, with the announcement of Samurai Warriors 5 also coming to Switch this summer.
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Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.
Here’s What’s in the New Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Pass
Nintendo dropped the news of an upcoming Expansion Pass for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity today during the February 2021 Nintendo Direct presentation.
Though the announcement was light on a meaty trailer showing off any of the new features, Nintendo outlined the contents of two "Waves" of content coming later this year, both of which will be purchasable for $20 beginning on May 28. Buying the expansion will also net you a purchase bonus of two new costumes for Link.
The first wave of content releases in June, and includes an expanded roster of characters, new weapon types, new challenges in the Royal Ancient Lab, and new enemies to fight.
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The second wave, coming in November, will bring new character vignettes, new stages, a further expanded roster, and new battle skills for existing characters.
At the moment, this expansion does not appear to add to the existing story of the game in any way.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a musou title in the same vein as the original Hyrule Warriors game, and is developed in partnership with Dynasty Warriors maker Koei Tecmo. It launched last year for Nintendo Switch, and our review found the combat compelling, its progression fun, and its character roster and retooled version of Hyrule to be a joy to play and discover.
Today's Direct also had more for musou fans, with the announcement of Samurai Warriors 5 also coming to Switch this summer.
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Rebekah Valentine is a news reporter for IGN. You can find her on Twitter @duckvalentine.
Ninja Gaiden Master Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch
Ninja Gaiden returns with remasters of Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge as part of the Ninja Gaiden Master Collection announced for the Nintendo Switch.
In these Team Ninja-developed games, you'll play as legendary ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, facing off against "a great evil with battle skills that are second to none." This was announced during today's Nintendo Direct. It will be released on June 10.
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You'll wield an arsenal of killer weapons, each offering a different playstyle of unique skills. You'll need to quickly gauge your opponent's movements while unleashing your own fast and frenzied combos.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma was originally released in 2007 for PlayStation 3. It is an enhanced port of Ninja Gaiden Black, which is itself an improved version of Ninja Gaiden and it incorporates many of the gameplay features found in Ninja Gaiden Black. This game, and its sequels, are known for being notoriously hard, much like the original Ninja Gaiden games.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 was developed in the same vein as Ninja Gaiden Sigma in so much as it is an enhanced port of Ninja Gaiden II. It was released in 2009 for PlayStation 3 and in 2013 for the PlayStation Vita, although it was released on the latter as Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus. Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge was released three years later in 2012 as an enhanced port of Ninja Gaiden 3.
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You can read our thoughts on the original releases of these games in IGN's Ninja Gaiden Sigma review, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 review, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge review. After that, read about how Ninja Gaiden's Tomonobu Itagaki has created a new game studio and then check out this story about how Team Ninja knows fans want a new Ninja Gaiden fan.
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Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance writer and guide writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.
Ninja Gaiden Master Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch
Ninja Gaiden returns with remasters of Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge as part of the Ninja Gaiden Master Collection announced for the Nintendo Switch.
In these Team Ninja-developed games, you'll play as legendary ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, facing off against "a great evil with battle skills that are second to none." This was announced during today's Nintendo Direct. It will be released on June 10.
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You'll wield an arsenal of killer weapons, each offering a different playstyle of unique skills. You'll need to quickly gauge your opponent's movements while unleashing your own fast and frenzied combos.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma was originally released in 2007 for PlayStation 3. It is an enhanced port of Ninja Gaiden Black, which is itself an improved version of Ninja Gaiden and it incorporates many of the gameplay features found in Ninja Gaiden Black. This game, and its sequels, are known for being notoriously hard, much like the original Ninja Gaiden games.
Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 was developed in the same vein as Ninja Gaiden Sigma in so much as it is an enhanced port of Ninja Gaiden II. It was released in 2009 for PlayStation 3 and in 2013 for the PlayStation Vita, although it was released on the latter as Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Plus. Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge was released three years later in 2012 as an enhanced port of Ninja Gaiden 3.
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You can read our thoughts on the original releases of these games in IGN's Ninja Gaiden Sigma review, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 review, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge review. After that, read about how Ninja Gaiden's Tomonobu Itagaki has created a new game studio and then check out this story about how Team Ninja knows fans want a new Ninja Gaiden fan.
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Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance writer and guide writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.
Nintendo Direct: Every New Game and Announcement
For the first time since September 4, 2019, a brand-new Nintendo Direct has arrived. Here is every new announcement from the Direct, including Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Pyra and Mythra joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Pyra and Mythra Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in March 2021
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/super-smash-bros-ultimate-pyra-and-mythra-dlc-character-announcement-trailer"] Xenoblade Chronicles' Pyra and Mythra are the next fighters to join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. They will be released in March 2021.The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 News Planned for Later This Year
While there was nothing new announced for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma did say there will be more news revealed later in 2021.The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Announced for Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-nintendo-switch-announcement-trailer"] The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 16, 2021. The title, which originally released on the Nintendo Wii in 2011, will be playable with motion controls or with a new button-only controller scheme.The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword-Themed Joy-Con Announced
Special The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword-Themed Joy-Con will be released alongside the game on July 16, 2021.Splatoon 3 Announced for Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/splatoon-3-reveal-trailer"] Splatoon 3 has been announced for 2022. The reveal trailer showed an Inkling in a desert heading to a new city called Splatlands. We also got a glimpse at a new bow weapon, customization options, and more.Mario Golf: Super Rush Announced for Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/mario-golf-super-rush-nintendo-switch-announcement-trailer"] Mario Golf: Super Rush will be released on the Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2021. This new Mario Golf game features a Speed Golf multiplayer mode, motion controls, a Story Mode, and so much more.Project Triangle Strategy Announced for Switch, Demo Available Today
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/project-triangle-strategy-octopath-traveler-successor-reveal-trailer"] The newest in Square Enix's HD-2D series, Project Triangle Strategy is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2022. Project Triangle Strategy is a working title and appears to be successor (but not a sequel) to Octopath Traveler. Also, there is a demo available today.Star Wars Hunters Announced for Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/star-wars-hunters-nintendo-switch-teaser-trailer"] Star Wars Hunters, a new free-to-play, squad-based, online multiplayer game by Zynga that is set between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, is headed to Switch in 2021.Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Arrives on Switch in Summer 2021
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/fall-guys-ultimate-knockout-nintendo-switch-trailer"] Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout will be released on Switch in Summer 2021.Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Pass Announced
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity will be getting an Expansion Pass that will feature two "Waves" of content.Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection was announced for Switch and brings together remasters of Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninjda Gaiden Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge. The collection will be released on June 10, 2021.Super Mario Items Will be Added to Animal Crossing: New Horizons This Month
Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be getting Super Mario-themed items and costumes on February 25, 2021. These items include coins, Thwomps, various Blocks, mushrooms, Warp Pipes that let you travel between two parts of your island, and more.Nintendo 3DS Title Miitopia Arriving on Switch in May 2021
The Nintendo 3DS RPG known as Miitopia is arriving on Nintendo Switch on May 21, 2021. This game features your Mii avatars and lets you battle enemies, travel to different worlds, build homes, and make relationships with others.Outer Wilds Coming to Switch in Summer 2021
Outer Wilds will be released on Switch in Summer 2021.Two Famicom Detective Games are Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2021
Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir and Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind (sold separately) are both being fully localized for the Nintendo Switch.Samurai Warriors 5 is Headed to Nintendo Switch
Samurai Warriors 5 will be released on the Nintendo Switch in Summer 2021. This spin-off of the Dynasty Warriors franchise takes place in the Sengoku Period of Japan and will follow historical figures Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akeshi.Legend of Mana Remaster Announced for Nintendo Switch
The classic Square RPG Legend of Mana is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The game's music has been rearranged for this remaster, and features like turning off enemy encounters will be added.New Monster Hunter Rise Trailer Revealed
A new Monster Hunter Rise trailer was showcased ahead of its release date on March 26, 2021.Tales From the Borderlands Announced for Nintendo Switch
Tales from the Borderlands is headed to the Nintendo Switch on March 24, 2021.Capcom Arcade Stadium Surprise Releasing on Switch Today
Capcom Arcade Stadium beings some of Capcom's most beloved games to the Nintendo Switch later today.Stubbs the Zombie Will Shamble Its Way to Switch in March 2021
Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse will be released for Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC on March 16, 2021.No More Heroes Arriving on Switch in August 2021
No More Heroes 3 will be released on the Nintendo Switch on August 27, 2021. A new trailer shows Travis Touchdown tearing through aliens with his beam katana and more.Neon White Announced for Nintendo Switch
Become an assassin of demons in heaven in this first person card battler coming to Nintendo Switch.DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power Announced for Nintendo Switch
Play as Super Heroes like Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Batgirl when DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power arrives on Nintendo Switch on June 4, 2021.Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for the Neighborville Complete Edition Is Coming to Switch
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville brings its 8v8 multiplayer madness to Switch on March 19, 2021.Knockout City Announced for Nintendo Switch
Developed by the studio that brought us Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Knockout City is a dodgeball multiplayer game headed to Nintendo Switch.World's End Club Arriving on Switch in 2021
World's End Club is a new game from the creators of Danganronpa and the Zero Escape series. The official description reads: You and 11 others, known as the Go-Getters Club, set off on a captivating journey across Japan, and experience an adventure that blends side-scrolling action with a suspenseful narrative.Bravely Default 2 Final Trailer Revealed
Bravely Default 2 received a new trailer ahead of its release date on February 26, 2021.SaGa Frontier Remastered Reveal Trailer
SaGa Frontier Remastered will be arriving on Nintendo Switch on April 15, 2021.Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection Release Date Trailer Revealed
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection will be released on Switch on February 25, 2021.Apex Legends Gets for Switch Gets a New Trailer
Apex Legends is arriving on Nintendo Switch on March 9, 2021. Furthermore, players will be able to enjoy Double XP on Switch for the first two weeks after launch.Hades Physical Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch
Hades on Switch is getting a physical edition on March 19, 2021. It also includes a PC download code for the Hades original soundtrack and a 32-page, full-color character compendium. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.Nintendo Direct: Every New Game and Announcement
For the first time since September 4, 2019, a brand-new Nintendo Direct has arrived. Here is every new announcement from the Direct, including Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Pyra and Mythra joining Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Pyra and Mythra Join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in March 2021
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/super-smash-bros-ultimate-pyra-and-mythra-dlc-character-announcement-trailer"] Xenoblade Chronicles' Pyra and Mythra are the next fighters to join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. They will be released in March 2021.The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2 News Planned for Later This Year
While there was nothing new announced for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma announced there will be more news revealed later in 2021.The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Announced for Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/the-legend-of-zelda-skyward-sword-hd-nintendo-switch-announcement-trailer"] The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD will be released on Nintendo Switch on July 16, 2021. The title, which originally released on the Nintendo Wii in 2011, will be playable with motion controls or with a new button-only controller scheme.The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword-Themed Joy-Con Announced
Special The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword-Themed Joy-Con will be released alongside the game on July 16, 2021.Splatoon 3 Announced for Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/splatoon-3-reveal-trailer"] Splatoon 3 has been announced for 2022. The reveal trailer showed an Inkling in a desert heading to a new city called Splatlands. We also got a glimpse at a new bow weapon, customization options, and more.Mario Golf: Super Rush Announced for Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/mario-golf-super-rush-nintendo-switch-announcement-trailer"] Mario Golf: Super Rush will be released on the Nintendo Switch on June 25, 2021. This new Mario Golf game features a Speed Golf multiplayer mode, motion controls, a Story Mode, and so much more.Project Triangle Strategy Announced for Switch, Demo Available Today
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/project-triangle-strategy-octopath-traveler-successor-reveal-trailer"] The newest in Square Enix's HD-2D series, Project Triangle Strategy is coming to the Nintendo Switch in 2022. Project Triangle Strategy is a working title and appears to be successor (but not a sequel) to Octopath Traveler. Also, there is a demo available today.Star Wars Hunters Announced for Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/star-wars-hunters-nintendo-switch-teaser-trailer"] Star Wars Hunters, a new free-to-play, squad-based, online multiplayer game by Zynga that is set between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens, is headed to Switch in 2021.Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Arrives on Switch in Summer 2021
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/fall-guys-ultimate-knockout-nintendo-switch-trailer"] Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout will be released on Switch in Summer 2021.Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Pass Announced
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/hyrule-warriors-age-of-calamity-dlc-expansion-pass-trailer"] Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity will be getting an Expansion Pass that will feature two "Waves" of content.Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Announced for Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/ninja-gaiden-master-collection-nintendo-switch-announcement-trailer"] Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection was announced for Switch and brings together remasters of Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninjda Gaiden Sigma 2, and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge. The collection will be released on June 10, 2021.Super Mario Items Will be Added to Animal Crossing: New Horizons This Month
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/animal-crossing-new-horizons-super-mario-items-trailer"] Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be getting Super Mario-themed items and costumes on February 25, 2021. These items include coins, Thwomps, various Blocks, mushrooms, Warp Pipes that let you travel between two parts of your island, and more.Nintendo 3DS Title Miitopia Arriving on Switch in May 2021
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/miitopia-nintendo-switch-announcement-trailer"] The Nintendo 3DS RPG known as Miitopia is arriving on Nintendo Switch on May 21, 2021. This game features your Mii avatars and lets you battle enemies, travel to different worlds, build homes, and make relationships with others.Outer Wilds Coming to Switch in Summer 2021
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/outer-wilds-nintendo-switch-announcement-trailer"] Outer Wilds will be released on Switch in Summer 2021.Two Famicom Detective Games are Coming to Nintendo Switch in 2021
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/famicom-detective-club-the-missing-heir-and-the-girl-who-stands-behind-reveal-trailer"] Famicom Detective Club: The Missing Heir and Famicom Detective Club: The Girl Who Stands Behind (sold separately) are both being fully localized for the Nintendo Switch.Samurai Warriors 5 is Headed to Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/samurai-warriors-5-nintendo-switch-trailer"] Samurai Warriors 5 will be released on the Nintendo Switch in Summer 2021. This spin-off of the Dynasty Warriors franchise takes place in the Sengoku Period of Japan and will follow historical figures Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akeshi.Legend of Mana Remaster Announced for Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/legend-of-mana-remaster-release-date-trailer"] The classic Square RPG Legend of Mana is coming to the Nintendo Switch. The game's music has been rearranged for this remaster, and features like turning off enemy encounters will be added.New Monster Hunter Rise Trailer Revealed
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/monster-hunter-rise-nintendo-direct-story-trailer"] A new Monster Hunter Rise trailer was showcased ahead of its release date on March 26, 2021.Tales From the Borderlands Announced for Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/tales-from-the-borderlands-nintendo-switch-announcement-trailer"] Tales from the Borderlands is headed to the Nintendo Switch on March 24, 2021.Capcom Arcade Stadium Surprise Releasing on Switch Today
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/capcom-arcade-stadium-surprise-release-trailer"] Capcom Arcade Stadium beings some of Capcom's most beloved games to the Nintendo Switch later today.Stubbs the Zombie Will Shamble Its Way to Switch in March 2021
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/stubbs-the-zombie-nintendo-switch-trailer"] Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse will be released for Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC on March 16, 2021.No More Heroes Arriving on Switch in August 2021
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/no-more-heroes-3-release-date-trailer"] No More Heroes 3 will be released on the Nintendo Switch on August 27, 2021. A new trailer shows Travis Touchdown tearing through aliens with his beam katana and more.Neon White Announced for Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/neon-white-announcement-trailer"] Become an assassin of demons in heaven in this first person card battler coming to Nintendo Switch.DC Super Hero Girls Teen Power Announced for Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/dc-super-hero-girls-teen-power-nintendo-switch-reveal-trailer"] Play as Super Heroes like Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Batgirl when DC Super Hero Girls: Teen Power arrives on Nintendo Switch on June 4, 2021.Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for the Neighborville Complete Edition Is Coming to Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/plants-vs-zombies-battle-for-the-neighborville-nintendo-switch-reveal-trailer"] Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville brings its 8v8 multiplayer madness to Switch on March 19, 2021.Knockout City Announced for Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/knockout-city-reveal-trailer"] Developed by the studio that brought us Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Knockout City is a dodgeball multiplayer game headed to Nintendo Switch.World's End Club Arriving on Switch in 2021
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/worlds-end-club-announcement-trailer"] World's End Club is a new game from the creators of Danganronpa and the Zero Escape series. The official description reads: You and 11 others, known as the Go-Getters Club, set off on a captivating journey across Japan, and experience an adventure that blends side-scrolling action with a suspenseful narrative.Bravely Default 2 Final Trailer Revealed
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/bravely-default-2-final-trailer-teaser"] Bravely Default 2 received a new trailer ahead of its release date on February 26, 2021.SaGa Frontier Remastered Reveal Trailer
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/saga-frontier-remastered-reveal-trailer"] SaGa Frontier Remastered will be arriving on Nintendo Switch on April 15, 2021.Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection Release Date Trailer Revealed
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/ghosts-n-goblins-resurrection-release-date-trailer"] Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection will be released on Switch on February 25, 2021.Apex Legends Gets for Switch Gets a New Trailer
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/apex-legends-double-xp-nintendo-switch-trailer"] Apex Legends is arriving on Nintendo Switch on March 9, 2021. Furthermore, players will be able to enjoy Double XP on Switch for the first two weeks after launch.Hades Physical Edition Announced for Nintendo Switch
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/17/hades-physical-nintendo-switch-release-date-trailer"] Hades on Switch is getting a physical edition on March 19, 2021. It also includes a PC download code for the Hades original soundtrack and a 32-page, full-color character compendium. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.EA Announces Knockout City From Mario Kart Live Developers
EA has announced Knockout City, a new multiplayer, tactical team-based game that blends together dodgeball-inspired aspects as well as third-person shooter mechanics.
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As revealed during the February 2021 Nintendo Direct, players will use customizable characters with abilities to run around a cityscape, grab balls, and attempt to hit opposing players with them to eliminate them.
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Knockout City comes from Velan Studios, the studio whose debut was the Nintendo Switch exclusive Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Knockout City will release on May 21.