The Next Nintendo Sports Game for Switch 2 Features Thumb Wrestling
Nintendo said the Switch 2 game will add thumb wrestling as it expands the sports lineup shown in a Nintendo Direct livestream.
- Nintendo concluded a comprehensive Nintendo Direct livestream on Tuesday, showcasing a wide array of upcoming titles and updates for the Switch platform.
- The Xenoblade Chronicles RPG trilogy will receive paid upgrades throughout this year, while a new game in the series launches in 2027.
- Action titles include Dragon Dogma 2 Dark Arisen arriving Oct. 9, the Pinocchio-themed Lies of P on Aug. 6, and Big Walk This on Aug. 4.
- Splatoon Raiders launches July 23, the fifth chapter of the Deltarune RPG arrives June 24, and Final Fantasy Resonance releases Oct. 22.
- Kingdom Hearts is confirmed for Switch, and The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time remake is coming this year, though details remain limited.
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10 Biggest Announcements from Nintendo Direct June 2026
Nintendo's June 2026 Direct arrived with plenty of pressure. As the company enters the first full year of the Nintendo Switch 2 era, fans were eager to see what would define the platform's second-half lineup and whether Nintendo had any major surprises waiting in the wings.Nintendo answered with one of its biggest reveals in years: a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2. Alongside it came Kingdom Hearts IV, Xenoblade Genes…
All Major Announcements From Nintendo Direct June 2026
Here are the biggest announcements and reveals from Nintendo Direct June 2026, including a mix of first-party Nintendo titles, major third-party projects, remasters, and Nintendo Switch 2 upgrades. The presentation was headlined by several completely new game announcements alongside the return of some of Nintendo’s most recognizable franchises. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Returns One of the show’s biggest surprises was the reveal of a n…
Nintendo Direct 2026 – every announcement trailer
Nintendo Direct June 2026 aired on June 9, continuing this year’s summer of announcements after PlayStation State of Play, Summer Game Fest, Future Games Show, and XBOX Games Showcase. The direct mainly focused on first-party releases, as well as the ports of some older games that couldn’t run on the previous generation of Nintendo Switch.
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