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334: September Direct Recap
Ep. 334
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The 8bA Podcast brings you this week’s latest and greatest gaming news.
Super Mario’s 40th Anniversary. Nintendo showcased a trailer for the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a Mario Galaxy 1 & 2 bundle, Mario Tennis Fever, Super Mario Wonder Switch 2 Edition, and Yoshi and the Mysterious Book.
Dinkum. James Bendon is solo-developing a Minecraft-like survival game inspired by Australia.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake: Intergrade. The Switch 2 version launches January 22nd.
Hades 2. Supergiant’s sequel to its hit roguelike releases digitally September 25, and physically on November 20th. It will support cross-platform saves.
Virtual Boy Classics. Virtual Boy games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, as well as remodeled peripherals to hold your Switch/Switch 2.
Stardew Valley: Switch 2 Edition. Stardew Valley is being updated to include mouse controls, game share, and local splitscreen multiplayer.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Along with a release date, Nintendo showed off a motorcycle that Samus rides in the game.
Donkey Kong Bananza. DLC including DK Isle and Emerald Rush mode is now available.
Pokémon Pokopia. Koei Tecmo is developing a charming take on Dragon Quest Builders with Pokémon.
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. Intelligent Systems is developing a new Fire Emblem game that hints at being connected to Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Resident Evil: Requiem. The newest Resident Evil game is coming to Switch 2, along with Resident Evil: Biohazard and Resident Evil: Village.
Nintendo Direct Wrapup. A quick rundown of the games not previously mentioned.
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