Here's All the News From Today's Nintendo Direct

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By Seth G. Macy

Nintendo's latest Direct was filled with all sorts of news, from Pokemon to TKTK. As usual, there was news we saw coming along with some cool surprises. Here's a run down of every news story to come out of the September 13 Nintendo Direct.

A new Mario Odyssey Switch bundle was revealed, and includes the game, a pair of red Joycons, and a Mario Odyssey-themed Switch carrying case. Nintendo also revealed the wedding themed Mario Odyssey amiibo, as well as the bundle, will be available on the same day Mario Odyssey launches, October 27.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 finally has a release date. coming to Nintendo Switch in the west on December 1 of this year. We got a chance to check it out during PAX West and think it might just be the hardcore RPG Switch needs.

Xenoblade wasn't the only anxiously awaited game to have a release date announced. Skyrim on Switch is coming out November 17.

Two more Bethesda games are also coming to Switch: Doom and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. Doom arrives for the holidays, while Wolfenstein II hits sometime in 2018.

Kirby's new game on Switch is called Kirby Star Allies, and the 3DS Kirby Battle Royale release date was announced as January 19, 2018.

Nintendo announced a Pokemon-themed New Nintendo 2DS XL. The red and white 2DS XL resembles a Pokeball... as much as a none-spherical handheld can resemble a ball, at least. The Pokemon New 2DS XL releases November 3.

New 2DS XL Pokemon Variant

Square Enix gave more details on its intriguing, upcoming exclusive Nintendo Switch RPG, Project Octopath Traveller. A demo for the game is available right now in the eShop.

Mario Party is making a novel return by way of Mario Party: The Top 100 for 3DS. Focusing on the mini-games from past Mario Parties, the game has the top 100, true to its name.

Minecraft continues its march toward total domination, now available on 3DS for the first time. Meaning, right now, this instant, Minecraft is available for download on the eShop. A physical edition has also been announced, coming at a later date.

Nintendo also revealed the first MOBA on Switch, Tencent's Arena of Valor. The game previously launched on mobile, and has 35 heroes and a slew of different modes. A free beta is coming to Switch, as well, but no firm date was announced.

On top of news, there were a TON of trailers and gameplay footage shown off. Here's a rapid fire look:

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