The Electronic Entertainment Expo 2018 is the 24th Electronic Entertainment Expo, during which hardware manufacturers, software developers, and publishers from the video game industry
Like the past few years, Nintendo has opted to do a video conference called Nintendo Direct at E3, which showcases their upcoming titles and other games in the works, following that up with gameplay and such for their Nintendo Treehouse event over the week of E3. With some big titles out of the gate, we could only speculate that Metroid Prime 4 would make an appearance, following the teaser trailer from last year, or perhaps a more in-depth look at the Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle DLC with Donkey Kong announced at the Ubisoft conference. So what did we get?
Daemon X Machina
Cell shaded games really can be an effective style to use for your game, just look at Borderlands, but boy does this mech brawler look ugly. Sure you can blast all the metal you want while bombarding us with explosions and action, but really it just left us cold.
Still, if you like what you see it will be available in 2019.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2: Torna – The Golden Country
September 2018
Pokemon – Let’s Go Pikachu! / Pokemon – Let’s Go Evee!
This is easily one of those games where you just marvel at the creativity at Nintendo as they give players an experience inspired by Pokemon Yellow as well as one that will enable players to add a new level to their Pokemon Go adventures. Players will be able to transfer their Pokemon into the game (but not the other way round). At the same time, the Poke ball plus controller, which will be released separately, is both a great collector item, but also perfectly fits with the gameplay.
These games will release on November 16.
Super Mario Party
Another big title that Nintendo fans have been begging for and one that certainly plays well into the party game market that Nintendo has been growing for the Switch since its release, what we see from the trailer makes us pretty excited. The gameplay map can be changed by combining Switch screens, which is something we weren’t expecting and only makes us all the more impressed by what the Switch is capable of. Should be great brawler fun.
Super Mario Party launches on October 5, 2018
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Spring 2019
Fortnite
It really was only a matter of time before it got a release on the Switch, especially after proving such an unstoppable success with its colourful world and unique gameplay which enables you to construct structures on the fly. It’s also a lot easier to pick up and play than its competition, making it perfect for the Nintendo crowd. Fortnite is available now.
Octopath Traveler
Octopath Traveler is a Square Enix Nintendo Switch exclusive where you play as one of eight characters. There will be a downloadable demo available at eNintendo Shop on June 14th. The save data from the demo will transfer to the full game once purchased.
OctoPath Traveler will release on July 13, 2018.
Super Smash Bros Ultimate
Certainly one of the most hyped releases of E3 this is the title which the Nintendo fans have been waiting for and boasting another impressive roster of Nintendo favourites as well as 8 player battles. Here’s who’s confirmed:
Mario, Donkey Kong, Link, Samus, Kirby, Bowser, Fox, Falco, Marth, Zelda, Sheik, Villager, Meta Knight, Mewtwo, Sonic, Peach, Pikachu, Ice Climbers, Inkling, Captain Falcon, Zero Suit Samus, Wii Fit Trainer, Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard, Pokemon Trainer, Ness, Lucas, Ryu, Ganondorf, Ike, Cloud, Snake, Jigglypuff, Pichu, Roy, Olimar, Diddy Kong, Lucario, Lucina, Robin, Bayonetta, Mr Game & Watch, Greninja, Dr. Mario, Duck Hunt, R.O.B., Pit, Dark Pit, Palutena, Corrin, Bowser Jr., Toon Link, Young Link, King Dedede, Rosalina & Luma, Mii Gunner, Mii Swordfighter, Mii, Brawler, Wario, Little Mac, Pac-man, Shulk, Wolf, Mega Man, Yoshi, Luigi
Thankfully, this is one of the few titles from the conference without a massive wait and while the gameplay might not have exactly changed since the previous games, if it ain’t broke why fix it? Releasing in time for Christmas on December 7, 2018, expect this to top many a holiday wishlists.
Independent Games
It’s great to see the Switch working with Independent developers as well as adding retro titles to their back catalogue and this trio of titles work perfectly with the Switch whether you’re on the go or playing at home.
Overcooked! 2 (Team 17)
August 7, 2018
Killer Queen Black (LiquidBit)
2018 (TBA)
Hollow Knight (Team Cherry)
Available Now
Of course, if these titles aren’t not enough, Switch players can also look forward to a slew of titles in the coming months with a real mixture of re-release and new titles.
- Starlink: Battle For Atlas – October 16
- Arena of Valor – Fall 2018
- Minecraft – June 21
- Sushi Strike: The Way of Sushido – Available Now
- Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle – Donkey Kong Adventure – June 26
- Pixark – Fall 2018
- Just Dance 2019 – October 23
- Dragonball FighterZ – 2018
- Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion – Summer 2018
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – July 13
- Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy – June 29
- Ninjala – Spring 2019
- Carcassonne – Holiday 2018
- FIFA 18 – Available now
- FIFA 19 – September 28
- ARK Survival Evolved – Fall 2018
- Wasteland 2: Director’s Cut – Fall 2018
- Paladins – Available Now
- Fallout Shelter – Available Now
- Dark Souls Remastered – Summer 2018
- SNK Heroines – September 7
- Monster Hunter: Generations Ultimate – August 28
- Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus – June 29
- The World Ends With You: Final Remix – Fall 2018
- Megaman 11 – October 11
- Mario Tennis Aces – June 22
Another phoned-in experience from Nintendo, which has become the norm for them, though at least this year we have a few titles to be a little excited about yet nothing that caught us by surprise.
What are you most looking forward to? Let us know in the comments section below.