Nintendo Direct: The Lackluster Showcase

TLDRNintendo fails to impress with their recent Direct, showcasing mostly non-Nintendo games and leaving fans disappointed.

Key insights

😕Nintendo's recent Direct lacked exciting announcements and mostly featured non-Nintendo games.

🎮Contra, an upcoming game, received mixed reviews due to its mobile game-like graphics and lack of originality.

👾Nintendo showcased a few Xbox games, leading to criticism of the lack of exclusive content for the Nintendo Switch.

🤔Fans questioned why Nintendo doesn't prioritize releasing their own games, such as Metroid Prime 4 or a remastered version of Donkey Kong 64.

🙄Critics argued that Nintendo has been relying on indie and remastered games rather than producing original content.

Q&A

What was the most exciting announcement from the Direct?

The most exciting announcement was the Star Wars Battlefront collection, which will feature online multiplayer.

Will Contra be available on other platforms?

Yes, Contra will also be released on PlayStation and Xbox.

Why did Nintendo showcase mostly non-Nintendo games?

Many fans were disappointed with the lack of Nintendo exclusives and questioned the purpose of the Direct.

Will Killer Instinct be available on other platforms?

Killer Instinct is already available on Xbox, but the Nintendo Switch version will feature exclusive content.

Is there any hope for upcoming Nintendo games?

Fans are still waiting for the release of highly anticipated games like Metroid Prime 4 and a remastered version of Donkey Kong 64.

Timestamped Summary

00:00The Direct lacked exciting announcements and featured mostly non-Nintendo games.

04:34Contra received mixed reviews due to its mobile game-like graphics and lack of originality.

06:33Nintendo showcased a few Xbox games, leading to criticism of the lack of exclusive content for the Nintendo Switch.

09:59Fans questioned why Nintendo doesn't prioritize releasing their own games, such as Metroid Prime 4 or a remastered version of Donkey Kong 64.