Switch "Super Smash Bros. SPECIAL" to be released on December 7! Summary of "Nintendo Direct: E3 2018" Presentation Titles

On June 13, 2018, in the presentation video "Nintendo Direct: E3 2018" distributed by Nintendo, Super Smash Bros. SPECIAL for Switch will be released on December 7, 2018. The announcement was made.

In this article, we will discuss the "Nintendo Direct: E3 2018," including "Super Smash Bros. SPECIAL," which finally has a release date, and "Fire Emblem: Fuuka Yukigetsu," the latest title in the "Fire Emblem" series. Here are some of the new titles announced at "Nintendo Direct: E3 2018.

■ "Super Smash Bros. SPECIAL"

Super Smash Bros. SPECIAL" is the latest title in the "Smash Bros." action series featuring Mario, Pikachu, and other characters from Nintendo games.

Super Smash Bros. (tentative title), which was scheduled for release in 2018 in the presentation video "Nintendo Direct 2018.3.9" distributed in March this year, will be released within the year as announced!

In addition to all the fighters that have appeared in previous titles in the series (including fighters from other companies' titles), this title will also include new fighters such as Inkling from Splatoon, Ridley, an antagonist from the Metroid series, and Peach's Dash Fighter (a fighter with almost the same The three new fighters announced were Inkling from "Splatoon," Ridley, an antagonist from the "Metroid" series, and Daisy, a dash fighter (a fighter with almost identical abilities) for Peach.

According to Masahiro Sakurai, who appeared in the presentation video, the initial selection of fighters may be limited, but the conditions for becoming able to use them will be made easier, so that players will be able to use a variety of fighters as allies.



Product Information
Super Smash Bros.
Release date: December 7, 2018 (Friday)
Price: 7,200 yen (excluding tax)
Compatible platform: Nintendo Switch

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Fire Emblem: Fuuka Yukigetsu

Fire Emblem: Fuuka Yukigetsu" is the latest title in the popular role-playing simulation "Fire Emblem" series. It is scheduled for release in spring 2019.

In this completely new title, set in the land of Fodora, where people live under the teachings of the Ceiros cult of goddesses, the main character meets three young men, Edelgard, Dimitri, and Claude, who hold the key to destiny.

In the latest video, we see the main character freely exploring the map, controlling the main character in the character conversation part, and scenes of the unit leading many soldiers to attack the enemy simultaneously. The content of the video evokes a fierce battle in which armies collide with armies, while retaining the true appeal of taking command by making the most of the characteristics of each unit.



Product Information
Fire Emblem: Fuuka Yukigetsu
Release date: Spring 2019
Price: Undecided
Compatible platform: Nintendo Switch

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Super Mario Party

Super Mario Party" is the latest title in the "Mario Party" series, featuring numerous mini-games that everyone can enjoy with family and friends. The release date is scheduled for October 5, 2018 (Friday).

In the main "Mario Party" mode, the origin of the "Mario Party" series, the "Mario Party" series features "Character" dice that can be played against a maximum of four players, and "Dice" dice that can be played with a stable roll or with a gamble that results in a "0" roll. Dice" are now available!　You can enjoy "Mario Party" with more strategy than ever before.

In addition to 4-player play in TV mode, the game can also be enjoyed by up to 4 players in table mode, and includes a "Toy Party" mode that allows two Switch consoles to be connected together, providing an unprecedented way to play.


*All screen shots of this title are of the North American version and are displayed in English.

Product Information
■"Super Mario Party".
Release date: October 5, 2018 (Friday)
Price: To be determined
Compatible platforms: Nintendo Switch

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■"Xenoblade 2: Aira, the Golden Country"

Xenoblade 2: Era, Land of Gold" is an additional scenario that will be distributed as part of the "Expansion Pass" additional content for "Xenoblade 2" for Nintendo Switch.

The story takes place 500 years before the main story, featuring the leader of the secret society Era, Shin, who stood in front of the main character Rex in the main story.

Along with the distribution of the additional scenario, a packaged version (*) containing only "Era, the Land of Gold" will also be released, so be sure not to miss out!



The package version will not include the main "Xenoblade 2" game, but will include a download code that will allow you to acquire content included in the "Expansion Pass" for the main "Xenoblade 2" game, except for "Era, the Golden Country".
Please refer to the "Xenoblade 2" website for details on the sales method. ## Product Information

Product Information
Xenoblade 2: Era, Land of Gold
・Planed delivery date:
　September 14, 2018 (Expansion Pass)
　September 21, 2018 (packaged version)
・Price:
　Expansion Pass: 2,778 yen (excluding tax)
　Era: The Land of Gold" package version: 3,980 yen (excluding tax)
Compatible platform: Nintendo Switch

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