TheMarch 27, 2025, Nintendo Directwas a surprise in almost every sense of the word.

EvenPatapon, a lesser-known Sony rhythm game, announced a bundle of remasters during the Nintendo Direct.

Nintendo’s Smaller Franchises Deserve Some Love

Now Don’t Stop There!

Sad Mario standing beside a Nintendo Switch 2

Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon are great, sure.

Imagine a newKid Icarusgame in the style ofUprising, or a revival of theMega Man Battle Networkseries.

Many have called for aStarfysequel, or a truly newAdvance Warsgame.

Verso, Maelle, and Sciel In Clair Obscur Expedition 33

Even more obscure third-party games, likeGhost Trick, have a place in the Switch library.

A long time ago, Nintendo developed handheld and home consoles separately.

But the Switch 2 shouldn’t waste time.

Mario looking confused next to a Nintendo Switch 2.

Custom Image by Tom Wilson

Where better to look than at old, forgotten Nintendo series?

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