Nintendo Direct August 2024 roundup
The Nintendo Direct for August 2024 has finally arrived, with Nintendo giving us the full partner showcase as well as an Indie World, which, you guessed it, showcases all of the indie talent making its way to the Switch. Rumors are rife and the internet is abuzz, so we’re preparing for plenty of fun new games, shocking reveals, and exciting announcements coming to everyone’s favorite handheld gaming console.
We’re hoping to see the Switch get the Call of Duty treatment, and as usual, almost every social media platform is on its proverbial knees begging for either an update on Silksong, or something new in the world of Pokémon. If you’re still wondering what you can expect from Nintendo, we’ve got everything all in one place right here.
Where can I watch Nintendo Direct 2024?
You can watch the 2024 August Nintendo Direct on the official YouTube channel. Watch along with us on the link below:
Nintendo Direct August 2024 announcements
Here are all of the game announcements and reveals from the Nintendo Direct showcase and the Indie World showcase:
Pico Park 2
Pico Park 2 tumbles onto the Nintendo Switch as a timed exclusive, later on today! Grab your friends, prepare your patience, and focus on teamwork in this chaotic, pixelated co-op platform puzzler.
Wobbly Life
Peglin
Date Everything
Ever wanted to take your refrigerator on a date? Woo your vacuum cleaner? Well, you can do exactly that in Date Everything, where everything and the kitchen sink – literally – is up for a spot of romance, or friendship. Get ready for romance when Date Everything comes to the Switch on October 24, 2024.
Morsels
PowerWash Simulator Shrek special pack
Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker
Releasing on the Nintendo Switch next spring, Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker has you journeying into a mystical clockwork world where a whole bunch of of curiosities and wonders are waiting to greet you. A cursed carnival threatens the innocent denizens of Horloge, and Valere and Zale will have play by unexpected rules to manifest their powers.
Coffee Talk Tokyo
Coffee Talk comes to Japan’s capital, with plenty of gorgeous coffee art, interesting friends and old and young hearts to share stories with.
Neva
Moth Kubit
Balatro collaborations
From Dave the Diver to Among Us, Balatro kicked off the Indie World showcase with a massive number of collabs coming to the pixelated poker roguelike. We’re looking forward to laying down an imposter card, or deep diving for as many chips as we can get our hands on.
Well, there you have it, that’s everything from this month’s Nintendo Direct showcase. We’re going to have plenty to sink our teeth into in the coming year, but if you’re keen to put those JoyCons to use, check out our picks for the best Switch party games out at the moment. Beyond Nintendo, the next big thing comes from Apple, where we’re gearing up for the release of the iPhone 16. And if you’re after some awesome games on your phone, check out our list of the best mobile games, too.
