The 20 biggest announcements from today’s Nintendo Direct
Remasters, ports, and even new installments from ongoing franchises
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For the first time in over a year, Nintendo hosted a full-fledged Direct presentation. The latest presentation was focused mostly on games slated to hit Nintendo’s hybrid gaming console, the Switch, sometime during the first half of 2021, though there were a few announcements for games that will hit later than that.
The nearly hour-long event included a slew of titles slated to hit the Switch before the year is half over, including ports for indie games such as
Monster Hunter Rise Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed
Best Buy has revealed an all-new pre-order bonus that will accompany
Monster Hunter Rise on Nintendo Switch. Fans that opt to snag the game from the retailer will receive a SteelBook case, as well as a Pre-Order Bonus Pack filled with various in-game items. There are currently three options for purchasing the game, including the standard release, a Deluxe Edition, and a Collector s Edition. While the Collector s Edition is not currently available for pre-order, all three options will be accompanied by the SteelBook and the Bonus Pack, as well! That extra bonus just might entice some players to pick-up the game from the retailer!