Old Nintendo Franchises We’re Dying To See Again

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The most recent Nintendo Direct delivered some pleasant surprises, such as the shadow drop of Metroid Prime Remastered. Pikmin’s return this summer also makes fans eager to dive back into Nintendo’s strategy franchise.

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The February 2023 Nintendo Direct begins a gameplay showcase of Pikmin 4. The long-awaited sequel to Nintendo’s real-time strategy franchise, it’s the first game in ten years.

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Yet not everyone can be happy. Some (me) are asking, “Where’s F-Zero?” Many others are clamoring for the return of Tomodachi Life. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, too.

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STAR FOX Nintendo’s space combat franchise has been in a prolonged rut. Despite the success of Star Fox 64, no other game in the Star Fox series has seen the same universal acclaim.

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The first three Estrian Odyssey games are coming to Nintendo Switch. The dungeon-crawler RPG debuted for the Nintendo DS in 2006.

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DONKEY KONG COUNTRY It saw a revival on the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, and Wii U. The Retro Studios developed Donkey Kong Country Returns and Tropical Freeze were met with universal praise.

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The popular life simulator lets your Mii live out their fantasies. From shopping, hanging out with friends, performing on stage, and even falling in love.

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The F-Zero franchise appeared on every Nintendo system, from the Super Nintendo to the GameCube and Game Boy Advance. The high-speed racing series even saw an arcade release in 2003.

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February 2023 Nintendo Direct Reveals New Games for Switch

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Old Nintendo Franchises We’re Dying To See Again

The most recent Nintendo Direct delivered some pleasant surprises, such as the shadow drop of Metroid Prime Remastered. Pikmin’s return this summer also makes fans eager to dive back into Nintendo’s strategy franchise.

The February 2023 Nintendo Direct begins a gameplay showcase of Pikmin 4. The long-awaited sequel to Nintendo’s real-time strategy franchise, it’s the first game in ten years.

Yet not everyone can be happy. Some (me) are asking, “Where’s F-Zero?” Many others are clamoring for the return of Tomodachi Life. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, too.

STAR FOX Nintendo’s space combat franchise has been in a prolonged rut. Despite the success of Star Fox 64, no other game in the Star Fox series has seen the same universal acclaim.

The first three Estrian Odyssey games are coming to Nintendo Switch. The dungeon-crawler RPG debuted for the Nintendo DS in 2006.

THE RETURN OF BELOVED CLASSICS

DONKEY KONG COUNTRY It saw a revival on the Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii, and Wii U. The Retro Studios developed Donkey Kong Country Returns and Tropical Freeze were met with universal praise.

The popular life simulator lets your Mii live out their fantasies. From shopping, hanging out with friends, performing on stage, and even falling in love.

TOMODACHI LIFE

The F-Zero franchise appeared on every Nintendo system, from the Super Nintendo to the GameCube and Game Boy Advance. The high-speed racing series even saw an arcade release in 2003.

F-ZERO

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February 2023 Nintendo Direct Reveals New Games for Switch