The Nintendo Direct event also showed a new gameplay trailer for Bayonetta 3, a new Monster Hunter Rise expansion, and more.
Fans of the Nintendo Switch game console have lots to look forward to in the coming weeks and months. Today the company took the time to showcase a number of upcoming Switch games as part of today’s latest Nintendo Direct virtual event. Here’s a quick rundown of what was revealed today, which included the latest Kirby game and the surprise reveal of the release date of the upcoming Mario animated movie. The latest Kirby will take place in a full 3D world which feels like some kind of post apocalyptic setting with abandoned cars, buildings, and overgrowth everywhere. Plenty of enemies to deal with as well! Kirby’s next chapter arrives in spring 2022. The Mario animated movie, which is being created by the Despicable Me and Minions studio Illumination, now has a release date of December 21,2022 in theaters.
