This story is part of our Summer Gaming Marathon series. There’s a lot to unpack after today’s loaded Nintendo Direct. The 40-minute showcase gave us a surprisingly loaded look at what’s coming to Switch before Nintendo moves on to its next console. I could go on all day about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond theories or pick out hidden gems like Mio: Memories in Orbit, but there are two exciting announcements that stick out to me — and they’re both sleeper hits I’ve already played.
Recommended Videos The first key moment came early in the Direct when Nintendo revealed Fantasian Neo Dimension. The upcoming game is a long-awaited port of Apple Arcade’s crown jewel, an ambitious RPG that features hand-crafted environments. The game launched in 2021 as an Apple Arcade exclusive, taking full advantage of mobile touch controls with its tactile battle system.
Related Both Island Adventure and Fantastian especially stand to be a breakout hits when they become widely available. That might surprise some who haven’t been paying attention to Arcade, but it won’t be a shock to the dedicated community of mobile players that’s found the value in the service amid the cynicism surrounding it.
But today’s Nintendo Direct should send something of a message for those who have written off the service before actually trying it. Apple Arcade has been one of gaming’s better values since its launch, and games like Fantasian show why. You could have played it three years ago, subscribing to the service for a handful of months for less than $30. You would have gotten access to plenty of other games during that time, including a wealth of indie and mobile classics.
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