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Here's everything you need to know from today's Nintendo Direct Mini

A lot of updates, but some interesting announcements

Here's everything you need to know from today's Nintendo Direct Mini
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I know, I know, it's been a Nintendo-filled day today but there's a lot going on. With Dark Souls supposedly rumoured, and Ninty giving the media a runaround, it's hard not to take note.

With a full Nintendo Direct out and a Nintendo Mini seemingly in, you can imagine our joy when Ninty finally shared links to its bite-sized video.

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Of course, just because it's 15 minutes long doesn't mean it's not rammed full of content and a surprising amount of it. Just take a look at the announced games/updates below to see if there's anything that truly tickles you and let us know what you're most looking forward to in the comments below.
  • The World Ends with You -Final Remix- - Coming 10 years afters its original run, the highly stylised DS action RPG is on its way to the Switch.

  • Pokken Tournament DX - Wave 1/Wave 2 Battle Pack DLCs will offer up new characters, including Aegislash, avatar items, and more.
    • Wave 1 available January 31st
    • Wave 2 available March 23rd

  • Dragon Quest Builders - Demo available now on the Nintendo eShop.

  • Kirby Star Allies - New abilities for the game are shown off including Artist, Spider, combinations, and more. There'll also be four-player co-op and powerful new enemies.
    • Available March 16th 2018

  • Hyrule Warrior: Definitive Edition - on its way to the Switch in Spring 2018. Handheld, tabletop, docked, and two-player multiplayer modes are available.

  • Mario Tennis Aces - As well as offering up a new level of skill and competition to the Switch, this time around there's also a Story mode to dive into, offering up boss battles, missions, and more. Coming Spring 2018.

  • Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana - Follow the adventures of Adol as he searches the cursed Seiren Island for fellow survivors of a wrecked ship. Coming Summer 2018.

  • Super Mario Odyssey - A free update is on the way for those who've completed the main story of the game. Luigi's Balloon World is a competitive mini game which gives you the chance to go up against other players and hide/find balloons around the world. This update also brings new filters for Snapshot mode and new outfits.
    • Available February 2018

  • SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy - Pit heroine against heroine and take down competitors in this new fighter. Coming Summer 2018.

  • ACA NEOGEO Art of Fighting 2 - Available today on Nintendo eShop.

  • Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - More downloadable content on the way in the next DLC pack. Explore a new story with one of Mario's oldest frenemies, Donkey Kong. Coming Spring 2018

  • Payday 2 - Don your masks, pick the best strategy, and grab the cash in this heist game. Aside from feeling each explosion and bullet from your Joy-Cons, you'll also be introduced to the Japanese computer whiz, Joy, and her cool changing mask, weapons, and hacker perks.
    • Available February 23rd

  • Fe - Enjoy the beauty of the platform adventure, Fe, as you run, climb, and glide throughout the world.
    • Available February 16th

  • Celeste - A modern take on the action-platformer, help Madeline traverse Celeste Mountain and enjoy the game at your own pace. Whether you want to go hardcore or more casual, it's totally up to you.
    • Available January 25th

  • Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze - Yes, DK and the whole family are about to make their Switch debut alongside Funky Kong in a chill new platform adventure. Play on your own or together with a friend with two-player local co-op.
    • Available May 4th

  • Dark Souls Remastered - It was rumoured and here she blows. Get ready to enjoy the full, furious gameplay of Dark Souls when it comes to Nintendo Switch.
    • Available May 25th
Emily Sowden
Emily Sowden
Emily is Pocket Gamer's News Editor and writes about all kinds of game-related things. She needs coffee to function and begrudgingly loves her Switch more than she lets on.