There’s a Nintendo Direct tomorrow

▶ Indie World Showcase + Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase – August 2024 — Here’s the link you need to bookmark for tomorrow’s presentation.

Nintendo of America // YouTube

PREVIEW Emio: The Smiling Man – Famicom Detective Club — Out later this week, so expect reviews soon. But here’s a rough look at what to expect.

Oliver Brandt // Vooks

INTERVIEW Takaya Imamura: Original F-Zero designer was ‘really surprised’ by the series revival . Nintendo World Report sat down with Imamura too, and you can see their video interview here .

Logan Plant // IGN

▶ Nintendo Museum Direct — Miyamoto takes us on a quick tour of the new museum, set to open in Kyoto this October. Looks to be a charming mix of history and play, in typical Nintendo fashion. I’ve added it to my growing list of things to do next time I visit Japan. Sakurai has had an early look .

Nintendo of America // YouTube

REVIEW Bakeru — ” scratches the Goemon itch that I’ve had for many years “. Neal at Nintendo World Report said it’s ” an enjoyable romp that consistently delivers lighthearted action with a lot of charm “.

Alex Harding // Switchaboo

REVIEW Mika and the Witch’s Mountain — ” almost completely unmemorable at every turn “.

Alana Hagues // Nintendo Life

It looks like 2007’s surprisingly alright The Sims spin-off MySims is heading to Switch — 2007 was 17 years ago…. 💀

Matt Wales // Eurogamer

This under-the-radar cozy RPG makes me happy — ” Terra Memoria brings low stakes adventure and fun to modern console RPGS “. [Paywall]

Aidan Moher // Astroblade