The Nintendo Switch Is The Console To Beat (As Proven By This Morning's Nintendo Direct)

THE NINTENDO SWITCH IS THE CONSOLE TO BEAT (AS PROVEN BY THIS MORNING'S NINTENDO DIRECT)

BY KEVIN DE GUZMAN
Sep.05.19

Many dismissed the Nintendo Switch as being a second-class entry in the console wars that's fought intensely by Sony and Microsoft. But two years after its release, the Switch is fast becoming one of our favorite consoles (handheld or otherwise) ever. It seems that every few months, when a new Nintendo Direct video is released, the hybrid console gets exponentially better and this morning's Direct was no different. Here are 5 game announcements from the September 5 Direct that has us convinced that the Switch is the console to beat (and own) right now.

1. Overwatch

(October 15)

Popular multiplayer shooter Overwatch is finally getting a Switch release. Originally released in 2016, this FPS from Blizzard is still one of the top shooters currently in the market and its addition to the Switch library will just add infinitely more value (and diversity) to the hybrid console.

2. Little Town Hero

(October 16)

While Game Freak was busy working on the newest entry in the Pokemon series (Sword and Shield), they were also developing an entirely original title that's now officially called Little Town Hero. We don't know that much about the game but it looks pretty darn good and it looks like worthy of some memory card space when it launches next month.

3. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition

(September 27)

The first Dragon Quest game came out in 1986 and each game that has come out since has been well-received by gamers around the world. But perhaps the most highly regarded installment in the franchise is Dragon Quest XI which was released 2 years ago. We're already telling you that this is a must-play, especially for JRPG fans. But if you don't trust us, the demo of the game is available for download on Nintendo's eShop right now.

4. Divinity II

(Available now)

GameSpot: 10/10

Steam: 10/10

IGN: 9.6/10

Metacritic: 93

We don't need to say more. Download this game now.

5. Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition

(2020)

This guy's reaction pretty much sums it all up. It was one of the better games on the Nintendo Wii and should be pretty much on every Switch console when it releases next year.