The video game world, especially the Xbox community, was in a state of disarray following leaks about the company's change in business direction in the timeline. Nintendo confirmed the first two Xbox-exclusive games coming to the Nintendo Switch platform.
While many were still asleep, a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase focused on games from studios not under the Nintendo umbrella and finally confirmed Xbox's worst kept secret.
Obsidian Entertainment's narrative adventure game Penitentiary will be released on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 and PS5 on February 22.
Also coming from Obsidian Entertainment is the co-op survival adventure game that takes its cues from the film Honey I Shrunk The Kids is Grounded.
Since its launch on Xbox consoles and PC, there have been over 20 million players, and that base will likely expand when Grounded launches on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation consoles on April 16 and will feature crossplay.
There were plenty of other announcements from the Nintendo Direct as well.
Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection also returns, allowing fans of the franchise to play modernized versions of 2004 Star Wars Battlefront and the 2005 sequel Star Wars Battlefront II both online and offline.
Another game that was presented during the live was On the contrary: Operation Gulagaa complete reimagining of the classic 80s Nintendo game with co-op gameplay, coming to the Nintendo Switch console on March 12th.
But wait, there's more. You can see the other announcements, including Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, World of Goo 2, Penny's Big Breakaway 2and many more, in the gallery below.
1. Suika Game – Multiplayer Mode
A new multiplayer mode has been added to Suika Game! You can enjoy it right now with your nearby loved ones on Nintendo Switch!
2. Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!
Pocket Card Jockey so well received on Nintendo 3DS has galloped its way to Nintendo Switch and is more fun than ever! Easy to learn, but packed with surprising depth, you'll assemble the best hands you can to help your horses take the gold!
Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! is now available on Nintendo Switch.
3. Pepper mill
Pepper Grinder, an action-packed adventure from indie developer Ahr Ech and Devolver Digital, is coming to Nintendo Switch on March 28. Play the free demo now!
Challenging classic platforms, Pepper – a seafaring soul with a passion for questing – must turn to her trusty weapon to reclaim what the dastardly Narling has stolen. Armed with the Grinder, Pepper burrows through soil and water, controls machines, and pulverizes all enemies who stand in the way of reclaiming her lost fortune – interestingly!
4. Another crab's treasure
Another Crab's Treasure is a soul-like adventure in a crumbling underwater world plagued by a mysterious curse. As Krill the hermit, you'll need to wear the trash around you as shells to defend yourself against enemies many times your size. Embark on an epic treasure hunt to buy back your recovered shell and discover the dark secrets behind the polluted ocean.
This crab like soul washes up on April 25th.
5. Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
Join Mickey Mouse on his magical mission and get ready to use the power of paint and paint once again.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is coming to Nintendo Switch later this year!
6. Another crab's treasure
Another Crab's Treasure is a soul-like adventure in a crumbling underwater world plagued by a mysterious curse. As Krill the hermit, you'll need to wear the trash around you as shells to defend yourself against enemies many times your size. Embark on an epic treasure hunt to buy back your recovered shell and discover the dark secrets behind the polluted ocean.
This crab like soul washes up on April 25th.
7. SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY!
Hello, new kid! Grab up to three friends, in this four-player co-op, and fight your way through the snowy town of South Park to celebrate the most magical day in every little kid's life – a snow day!
Equip and upgrade devastating melee and ranged weapons. Develop special abilities and powers that will bring hordes of enemies and epic bosses to their knees.
SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY! coming to Nintendo Switch on March 26th.
8. Penny's Big Breakaway
Ready, Setup YO! – Join Penny & Yo-Yo for a kinetic 3D-platformer adventure like no other! Get ready to take the stage in Penny's Big Breakaway!
Show off your catalog of tricks in this easy-to-use, hard-to-master 3D platformer.
Penny's Big Breakaway is now available on Nintendo Switch!
9. World of Goo 2 – Trailer #1
World of Goo 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2024!
Now with more Goo! Use living liquid creatures to build bridges, develop towers, lands and more in a beautiful, dangerous and evolving world when World of Goo 2 arrives on 5/23.
10. NES, Super NES, Nintendo 64 Game Updates – February 2024
Five more classic Rare games – including Killer Instinct and Blast Corps – are now available via Nintendo Switch Online and the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack!
11. Endless Ocean Luminous – Trailer Announcement
Descend into an underwater world to explore and discover in Endless Ocean Luminous, arriving only on Nintendo Switch on May 2.