The upcoming September 2023 Nintendo Direct event is expected to feature remakes of a DS game and a Wii game, as well as an update on the recently announced Princess Peach game, but fans should not expect the reveal of the Switch successor console.
The September 2023 Nintendo Direct will focus on games releasing this winter and could potentially include announcements for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, WarioWare: Move It!, Super Mario RPG, Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon, Professor Layton and the New World of Steam, Batman Arkham Trilogy, Metal Slug Tactics, Demonschool, Fantasy Life i, the rumoured Gotham Knights port, Pokémon Red and Blue for NSO libraries, Metroid Prime 4, Silksong, and remasters of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess.
Sony has announced a new State of Play broadcast focused on indie games and third-party titles, which will set the stage for Tokyo Game Show and feature previously-announced Japanese games, and it will be streamed on various platforms including IGN.
Capcom will be hosting an online special program at the Tokyo Game Show 2023, featuring games like Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4.
Microsoft announced several updates and collaborations during its Xbox Digital Broadcast at the Tokyo Game Show 2023, including the debut of Hotel Barcelona, the release of Octopath Traveler 2 on Xbox, and additions to Xbox Game Pass.
The Xbox Digital Broadcast from Tokyo Game Show 2023 revealed a range of titles coming to the Game Pass subscription service, including Forza Motorsport, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy, Mineko's Night Market, and Yakuza franchise releases, among others.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer confirms that more Microsoft-published games from Japanese developers can be expected in the future, including potential JRPG projects, while also mentioning the progress of the highly-anticipated game from Hideo Kojima.
The Tokyo Game Show 2023 attracted a total of 243,238 attendees, almost double the number of last year's show.
Here are some upcoming games for the Nintendo Switch in October 2023: Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless, Wargroove 2, Detective Pikachu Returns, Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition, Batman: Arkham Trilogy, Sonic Superstars, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Just Dance 2024 Edition, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, and Dave the Diver.
Nintendo has announced that it will end online play and other functionalities for the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U platforms in early April 2024.
