Was That Nintendo Direct...A DREAM?

[@vinesauce]

I'm glad you're happy arlo.

[@MainlineThruTheRockies]

How tf does this only have 43 likes???

[@peachyman8211]

Yep

[@nekolu]

Vinny wtf I love you bro, take care dude

[@ChikunVA]

I love the German name of the Yoshi's Island course. It's called "Yoshis Eiland". Eiland is a German word for island which is not commonly used, but what's cool about it, is that it is almost exactly pronounced like Island but also features a pun, as "Ei" means egg, so it's simultaniously called "Yoshis Island" and "Yoshis Eggland" and is even similarly pronounced. I love it.

[@JimBobJoeB0b]

That is such good word play!

[@fern8336]

Nintendo Germany putting in the extra mile to these gamea

[@ChikunVA]

@@JimBobJoeB0b Yes! Put such a smile on my face when I read it!

[@tiziank.6975]

Not me, a German, having to google if eiland is an actual word

[@ChikunVA]

@@tiziank.6975 As I said, not commonly used. I still love them using it just for the sake of the pun

[@deltalord6969]

I loved hearing arlos pure excitement during the pikmin 4 and metroid prime remastered sections.

[@jayandjlps8022]

Pikmin 4 isn't really major, it looks meh. Don't know why people are excited for that

[@tbcalex]

@@jayandjlps8022 worst take of the day

[@willbrgamer5137]

@@jayandjlps8022 the game looks incredible and is the nintendo game i(and for sure as heck arlo) am looking forward the most this year, maybe people see something that you are incapable of.

[@wozthescott2804]

Same. So wholesome

[@epicwaluigi7773]

@@jayandjlps8022 I think the new mechanics and camera angle and overall level of polish present in the trailer look to provide a really quality expierience. First pikmin in 10 years? heck yeah

[@EliseT_1012]

The second that cold open began with Pikmin 4, I positively beamed thinking about how happy Arlo must be right now. Arlo, your happiness is infectious.

[@realsanmer]

This direct was the epitome of "I wish I was in these fandoms cause they are being well fed"

[@SaltySparrow]

felt same.

[@boozonggy]

same

[@clearlyrebecca]

I mean, unless you've tried them all already and didn't like them, it's not too late to join. 😁

[@boozonggy]

@@clearlyrebecca talking for the rest of us too, i dont got money

[@ianchandler4649]

Metroid Prime and Uncharted 4 are my favorite single player games ever made! I was fed really well; however, I am waiting for the physical release.

[@seatedovation4982]

Honestly, big fan of it all, but the shock I never EVER expected was A NEW PROFESSOR LAYTON!?! I couldn’t believe it!

[@ApprenticeNumberOne]

SAME!!! I honestly still cant believe it!

[@seatedovation4982]

@@ApprenticeNumberOne ten years later- and he is back headlining!

[@ribal3269]

Same!! I love the other franchises and have been waiting for new info on Tears of the Kingdom but when I saw Layton's top hat, I just stopped caring about anything that came after 😅

[@praalgraf]

dreams come true !!

[@Little1Cave]

That was definitely my highlight of the Direct. ❤️

[@witch0fdoom355]

I'm still delightfully stunned that we finally got a Ghost Trick port. It's an incredible game.

[@alexwillis2381]

It looks like it’s just the iPad version, but I’m still happy.

[@Carcosahead]

I played that on my ipod touch years ago it looks the same 😂

[@Zeriel00]

Ghost trick was AMAZING and I don't think many people know about this gem!

[@Hannah-vm2rh]

Agreed 😭 ghost trick nation rise up !

[@metalmario1231]

Yeah i like ghostricks too....especially spector

[@CitrusArchitect]

Layton is in my top three favorite franchises. It means the world to me that they are not abandoning the series, I honestly couldn't be happier!

[@graphite7898]

Never got to play them but they always looked fun, will be making this my introduction

[@thewanderingchelmet]

I'm happy for you!

[@s4ad0wpi]

​@@graphite7898Here's hoping it's a good introduction for you! (And if you like it, definitely go back and play the first 6)

[@veronicanaumov2981]

Professor layton is so nostalgic for me; it’s basically my childhood

[@dreamwalking]

_Professor Layton and the Unwound Future_ is on my list of best video games of all time.

[@Iamrooq]

Arlo’s two moods: - “I am lost. I am confused. I am void of any feeling. Nothing makes sense” - AGGGHHSHHGH!!! 😍😭😫❤️

[@darkjaden-fe]

I love that Golden Sun appeared on screen for 2 seconds, doesn't even get a name drop, and the entire fandom went up in flames, foaming at the mouth, demolishing twitter. We are so hungry for more Golden Sun lmaoo And you bet your ass that when it finally releases I'm gonna try my hand at streaming it. Drum up as much interest in it as possible haha

[@Arksimon2k]

The tiniest frames of box art and I got so excited! It's breadcrumbs but at least it's something! Seen a lot of KZbinrs want to stream it so that makes me happy too.

[@PoGoX7]

I would love a sequel, or even a remaster 🤙🏽

[@katchereye]

I lost it there too! Also can confirm, I’m frothing at the mouth for some Golden Sun too.

[@3kojimbles895]

Camelot has you guys starving huh

[@Road_to_Dawn]

@@3kojimbles895Especially after the cliffhanger ending in Golden Sun 3, absolutely.

[@Arkhambear]

I cant believe we're getting a new Professor Layton game after 10 YEARS

[@tulip811]

Don't forget the 3ds game with his daughter 👀

[@marinellovragovic1207]

@@tulip811 Yes, I absolutely will forget them.

[@Ladywizard]

Think main thing was level 5 laid off their entire localization team for quite a while... I'm STILL waiting for YK 4 and maybe the YK1 switch port

[@RedheadedReaper]

Alfendibros...we are left...no Lucy's thighs.

[@dylanstafford3414]

Better layton than never

[@XxLUIGIxX56]

Personally, The Professor Layton Mic drop moment made me so happy

[@valkhandynasty6285]

My childhood self got so hyped. Layton games on the DS were so good

[@twistedsocietytv]

I wish they could of showed more :(

[@chriscanul4075]

I'm just so excited Professor Layton is back. I can't even put it into words, I love the franchise so, so much.

[@sam_bamalam]

Me too. I really, REALLY, want a collection of the first three games. People deserve to experience that trio.

[@Spilzu]

@@sam_bamalam They actually have the first 3 games on mobile for 10 bucks each. Not sure how good the ports are but they seemed good. Switch port would be epic though. And maybe the prequel trilogy

[@tybracadabra6321]

@@Spilzu the mobile ports are really good! They have HD cutscenes and some added ones! I think they should do one more for last specter, and then miracle mask and azran legacy should be ported to switch the same way Katrielle 3DS was ported to switch

[@HeiferBrat]

@@Spilzu Thank you for posting this! I had no idea and never got to play the original three. Note to self, get the bundle ASAP!

[@salem_meow7137]

I love the Layton games so much!! I can’t wait :)

[@BberryBberrydude]

The Professor Layton announcement is melting my brain, I'm having trouble processing how happy and excited I am. I really thought the series was dead for good. And it's such funny timing because I was in the middle of replaying the prequel trilogy for the first time in several years, I thought I was just indulging in nostalgia. I never expected this. And based on the name alone, it's possible this might be the storyline that was hinted to follow my favorite game in the whole series (Unwound Future), trying to not to get myself too hyped up just yet, but WOW

[@HeiferBrat]

Unwound Future hurt my heart, man. The professor deserved better than that.

[@chloeg6399]

The fact that Level 5 came back was enough to make me cry...honestly...it means hope for other stuff of them to be saved In the west I hope...

[@chloeg6399]

I've waited years for this if we are lucky maybe just maybe we can get YKW4...

[@ThatT-guy9405]

Yes! Plz Level 5, give us Yo kai Watch 4

[@justanerdyhobbitgirl]

Same 🥹

[@profl0g1c38]

maybe theres hope for kats anime to get localized finally? unless they plan on addressing what happened to hershel in this game, it'd be good to get that story to more people

[@jameslawrenson1208]

They're going through a redemption arc.

[@MrStGeorgeIllawarra]

I'm still in shock Professor Layton is coming back.

[@sophie-b]

ahh same i am way too excited for this!!

[@Ciccigreen]

So unexpected!

[@luciddreamqueen812]

I was just muttering “what what what what” at the dinner table the whole time!!!!

[@kelpusf]

im in shock seeing level 5 coming back, pretty sure their north america operations stopped a while ago

[@BasicNerdGuy]

There's been rumours that Level 5 (The Development team) would be coming back west, and this confirms it! Now I need Yokai Watch 4

[@AzureRaven2]

Arlo's dreams are coming true and I'm here for it.

[@Vyhox2000]

In the words of a famous puppet: "Fantasies come true"

[@najibzulkafli5820]

2023 is shaping up to be the best gaming year for Nintendo fans! 😍 I’m here for it!

[@Charmolution]

Arlo, can you dream of Seiken Densetsu 5 or a sequel to Skies of Arcadia?

[@MrKittyhead]

*All of our dreams

[@omgman5745]

@@MrKittyhead but no silksong 🤡

[@Iraijus]

Professor Layton was my absolute favourite part of the Direct.

[@DuffyLONER64]

Same, I absolutely freaked out at that reveal!!

[@freddier47]

I came home today to see the news and fucking went insane. Thought the series had died but thank fuck it hasn’t

[@admiralAlfonso9001]

Same along with Samba De Amigo

[@Spilzu]

My favorite game announcement ever so far

[@Soundblutas898]

Mine was Metroid prime remaster

[@Snorlax-]

Fantasy Life was I and my siblings favorite game on the 3DS. Period. We spent hours into it. It’s so whimsical and the fact you can choose what life you want is amazing. I’m so glad that a sequel is coming. I hope they port the OG game onto the switch too. It’s such an underrated gem of a game

[@alphagang8120]

The fact that level 5 is localizing professor Layton means that Yo-Kai Watch 4 has a chance, which brings me infinite hype.

[@ThatT-guy9405]

Honestly seeing that Level 5 is not dead was the most hypest thing for me in the direct. Us Yo kai Watch fans still have a chance!

[@Kamegama]

Don’t do that. Don’t give me hope.

[@thelostmessenger]

I WANT YOKAI WATCH 4 SOOO BAD and I hope they optimize the game because I heard that its crank rates are awful

[@bennetmcgravey-vanlauwe9514]

Same bro, yokai watch is so underrated, honestly I hope they localize the 1st game remake since my 3ds broke and I can’t play it anymore.

[@SchmergDergen]

Except the west doesn’t give a damn about Yo-Kai.

[@gungaloscrungalo8925]

I feel like we've seen more of Pikmin 4 in the few months since it was revealed than we've seen of Tears of the Kingdom in 3.5 years

[@thewanderingchelmet]

Hah, but did it take 7 years for btow to come out on switch?

[@Sponsie1000]

@@thewanderingchelmet l meann,, this game is going to be released 6 years after botw1 and they probably started development of this installment even before the launch of that one, so in a sense it is very close to taking 7 years to come to switch yeah

[@markercrayon457]

@@Sponsie1000I read somewhere they started development after the dlc for botw came out which would mean it would have slightly over 5 years of development at most

[@mr.awesome6011]

Pikmin needs the exposure. The sequel to Breath of the Wild doesn't need it as much in comparison

[@gungaloscrungalo8925]

@@mr.awesome6011 That's very true.

[@BestSomebodyNA]

This was truly Arlo's direct. Happy for the blue Muppet! As a Zelda and Metroid fan, this direct had pretty much everything for me too!

[@ts7844]

How?! Why? How many remasters can you possibly need?

[@deeznutz7255]

@@ts7844 *Yes*

[@PhsycoRed]

He's a puppet. Not a puppet

[@ts7844]

@@PhsycoRed he’s a fucking balloon.

[@buttface6663]

The correct term is MONSTER.

[@shadowscribe]

This was a very hearty direct. Yes 99% of it is the specific games announced, but also the vibe of how much is out now. Like all the things? Not only Will you be eating well, you can start eating well Right NOW.

[@masonlopez2031]

That direct was boring asf, saw nothing but ZZs on the stream chat. Try again

[@kbrownevan]

@@masonlopez2031 Why are you even looking at stream chat? That’s literally the scum of the earth lmao

[@cavemanbuddyolpal]

@@masonlopez2031 mediocre bait

[@AroAce-Popgoes-plush]

@@masonlopez2031 low quality bait lol

[@RickyRiceB]

People were spamming zs over the indie section cause it’s not tomadachi life 2, which I’ve literally seen zero demand for another one until that exact stream. People can want something, but they’re purposefully setting unreal expectations to be angry

[@ArtTheGaleWind]

Xenoblade dlc was HUGE, the teaser showing both previous Shulk and Rex as old adults fighting Alvis send the entire fanbase to insanity for good reason, there is SO MUCH to theorize and talk about, easily the highlight of the direct for me

[@TaliesinMyrddin]

We've GOT to see more of the cast, right? No way we see Alvis but not Pyra and Mythra... question is if they'll also be, apparently, bad guys

[@kaizoc5314]

@@TaliesinMyrddin That would actually be awesome, Alvis, Pyra and Mythra against Shulk, Rex and the first of house Vandham (basically Noah). It would explain why Rex's swords look slightly different.

[@Tom-101]

Shame that Arlo has had a dubious experience with fans of the series on twitter, it seems like he's intentionally giving it the cold shoulder now. Because it was definitely mentionable as an important direct highlight.

[@averysketchygamer3241]

I went crazy after hearing Fantasy Life, one of my underground favorite games that tanked in terms of sales that I had thought was going to go nowhere, almost 10 years later, we get a sequel title on a main console of all things. I haven't been this caught off guard by a Switch Direct since Link's Awakening

[@Harukurochan]

Glad I’m not the only one who feels the same! I was damn near certain that the franchise was dead, so seeing it alive and getting a sequel that’s coming out *this year* was such an awesome feeling on top of all the other great announcements!

[@sharoncorsey9515]

Dreams really can come true!

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

I didn't expect that direct to be the return of level 5

[@haruhisuzumiya6650]

@@GaplekBehemoth yeah, I want yokai watch 4

[@umbrabestia5629]

@@GaplekBehemothhoping for that and some of the Japanese exclusives spin offs getting localized for switch

[@FTChomp9980]

Loved how much of a presence Level 5 had they are back! Here in the West!

[@shytendeakatamanoir9740]

@@GaplekBehemoth The only thing that's missing truly. We ever got a new Fantasy Life game!

[@Catilleon]

So glad to have Level 5 back, this direct even annouced a new IP from them Deca Police an interesting looking detective RPG.

[@leogoldschmidt1549]

Ghost Trick remaster is huge because it's a cult classic game that went from $20 used to $150 used during the pandemic and stayed there. I'm excited to pick it up

[@danisanerd]

According to the product description, We Love Katamari has a new endless mode!! Its already probably the best in the series due to the variety, the new quality of life changes are amazing.

[@reeba4824]

Seeing that the Layton series isn't dead brought me an absurd amount of joy lol I'm so excited for that. And a new Pikmin is always exciting, especially cuz it seems like they may be mixing the good designs/mechanics of both Pikmin 2 and 3. Like, seeing what is most likely underground dungeons again got me ridiculously hype 😁

[@NrettG]

My jaw just dropped seeing Layton, I didn't even make a sound. Just total bewilderment that he's actually getting another game.

[@stayalivefriend]

I don’t even play Pikmin or Metroid, but when either of them get mentioned, I’m ALWAYS thinking of you and so happy for you lmao ❤️

[@voodoodolll]

I mean... With Prime remastered maybe now's the time? 😁

[@apersonwhomayormaynotexist9868]

I didn't play metroid until dread but now I'm a huge fan so I got prime remastered, and I've played demos for pikmin and enjoyed it so I'm definitely hopping on 4 when it comes out

[@buttface6663]

PLAY THEM!!! ITS PIKMIIIIIIINNNN!!!!

[@toddelmsworth640]

Now’s definitely the time to play the Metroid games. The original Metroid is on the NES emulator, Super Metroid is on the SNES emulator, Metroid Dread obviously, Metroid Samus Returns is on the GBC emulator, and we’re getting Metroid Fusion on the GBA emulator… and the shocker that Metroid Prime Remastered is available now. If ever the stars aligned and anyone wanted to play through the Metroid series and a spin-off. It. Is. Now. My friend

[@AAa-kq6ro]

give it a whirl, you'll enjoy them both.

[@quillows]

Metroid Prime remastered looks genuinely incredible. I've been getting emotional playing it because it literally looks like how my nostalgia remembers it. It's so good y'all

[@joeycrunch]

So glad to hear this!! Cannot wait to play it all over again 😭🥳

[@theotherjared9824]

When something appears in a direct, I can confidently say to myself "someone is hyped about this." There have been very few instances where I believed something didn't deserve its slot in the show. Other companies tend to have way more filler that makes the presentation a chore instead of an event.

[@leesalee1540]

People who love RPGs must be having a field day, so even though I don’t care about those games, I know other people are over the moon about it. 😄

[@ouenjiwastaken]

Even things like Fashion Dreamer, which is essentially a sequel to Style Savvy! Fans have been waiting for a good 6 years for a new game and we finally have it! It probably looked pretty forgettable to most, but even that has the whole community hyped in a way we haven’t been in years. EVERYTHING has a fanbase, for real.

[@Alorso_]

That's exactly what I thought after the direct, there's really something here for everyone

[@chironthecuddley6144]

If there is ever get either a remaster/port of Fantasy Golf Pangya from PSP or a new Pangya game, I will die from joy being able to play a good golf game again.

[@happythekatt8419]

@@ouenjiwastaken Found a fellow Stylist 👀

[@NatchBox]

You did a good job highlighting announcements that went over my head. I didn't understand the importance of. But your context helped me get even more excited! Thanks bud

[@micheller3251]

I just played the sea of stars demo and, as someone who isn't super into turn based combat type rpgs, I *loved* it! They added an interactive component to the formula and the characters move quite fast which makes the gameplay feel a lot more dynamic than the classic 'push a button and wait for the animation to finish'. And of course the game is super pretty.

[@theplinko9840]

Professor Layton and the New World of Steam has made my year. Zelda is my favorite franchise ever. Metroid is also a top runner. Those announcements didn’t hold a candle to Professor Layton. This is easily my favorite Direct ever.

[@ApprenticeNumberOne]

Literally said the same thing! I was mostly hyped to see new BOTW news but honestly, the layton announcement was so unexpected and it totally knocked me out of my seat. I still cant contain my excitement!

[@leat9016]

I never expected it and thats what made it do amazing

[@awildmoose6541]

I am so confused this direct was easily one of the worst ever.. all we got was pikmin footage that showed nothing of note, a remastered game everyone expected and more footage of a game we knew a lot about already

[@darkviking7135]

I was prepared for the extra content of Return to Dreamland deluxe and thought it was my highlight, but then a 20 second teaser topped that

[@Dodringo64]

Never mind the year, Layton has made my decade here. Had to leave the room and miss the rest of the direct, I haven't cried this much at an announcement before.

[@viviblue7277]

It’s weird I was watching the direct with a group of people waiting for 1 or 2 specific announcements that didn’t happen. However, everyone still saw something in the direct they liked.

[@melbapeach162]

I'm SO happy about the Fantasy Life sequel, that game came out at a time when I was going through an existential crisis about my future and making some big decisions and it was just.. EXACTLY what I needed to play.

[@boatman2099]

Right? Never thought a sequel would happen in a million years, i think i started hyperventilating when i saw

[@danisanerd]

Same here! The first one is so good

[@juliablack13]

So happy 🤩 Right before the direct I was wishing this game into existence and it worked ❤❤❤

[@rayvenskye3274]

@@danisanerd The first one is trash. It's just repeating the same thing over and over. Ever oasis however..

[@Felipe-oe5su]

Minish Cap and Golden Sun literally shaped me as a person, they defined the kinds of games I would enjoy for the rest of my life.

[@ppmaqchannel]

"There are days when no pikmin, but today we had pikmin, so good direct" Good review

[@onecrispylad1512]

I love Arby’s and his Nintendo content

[@sneakygoomba5042]

Arby's! We have the meats!

[@marcocarmona4463]

I love Arby's too

[@Graphomite]

Are you thinking what I'm thinking? Because I'm thinkin Arby's.

[@Balloon_Boy_Jigglypuff]

"Promise me you never eat at Arby's!"

[@Molten2004]

@@Balloon_Boy_Jigglypuff ooooooo I'm fucken dying 💀

[@The-Secret-Dragon]

People are losing their mind about professor Layton but I'm over here screaming that we're finally getting another Fantasy Life

[@whyhesoears]

i was freaking out over pikmin 4, we love katamari reroll + royal reverie, samba de amigo, splatoon, and layton! + more but that goes to show just how good of a direct this is, so much to be happy and look forward to!

[@BuuTube]

This Direct was literally Nintendo saying "So, did you guys see that video Arlo just put out about this being the last year of Switch and we're not gonna release much? We'll show him. Get out the 'List of Things Arlo Wants' and announce like 5 of them in this direct, just to mess with him!"

[@sonnyjohnson_02]

This was an amazing direct! Arlo was right in saying there was something for everybody. Strong start for Nintendo this year…

[@darcieclements4880]

Arlo, we are linked in spirit in so many ways, lol. I remember your debut and people being a little on edge about a monster host and I was like, this guy gets it and what a brilliant production. But I swear, the more Arlo makes content and I run across it, the more I am shocked on how close his perspective is to my own. We would definitely be friends in real life, maybe we were in the past and I don't even realize it. But like, love to see the Pikmin love. I'm a biologist and game developer, Pikmin played a part in that. I came here for the Pikmin reaction but loved the rest of the review. Katamari is also awesome, fantasy life super, are you kidding me new Zelda? Look at all the detective games! We never use to get those! Shout out to the metroid tsunami that is building, etrian odyssey is cool, though I have 3 already, heads up those things are hard core, it just goes on and on. The game boy collection, wowsa they really did pick the best of the best, especially the upcoming items. Arlo is right, golden sun is amazing, but who caught the pokemon tgc game? That thing was next to impossible to find in stores when it dropped. Birdo in kart, it's about time. Yoshi island, awesome theme.... But Pikmin, poochi meets Pikmin, heck yeah. I assume it will eat a lot of Pikmin slots to bring along, but how fun in additional friendly creatures as a concept, and of course kopi would try to colonize. Get hyped! Open with Pikmin, close with Zelda... Unbelievable.

[@metalmario1231]

And no Mario to be seen......sadge

[@goododarco2785]

My favourite thing about this direct was 3 friggin Level-5 announcements. Yokai Watch Fans finally got some semblance of hope

[@ilikesloths8288]

all three of us yokai watch fans are hype asf rn

[@pkmntrainermark8881]

I'm hoping they eventually localize YKW4, for sure. Please, Level 5.

[@bulldogblast1945]

I’ve been coping for the last few years that it might someday get localized, and now I actually have a glimmer of hope

[@chaotic_44]

I finally accepted that we wouldn't get 4 and then this happens, you can't do this to me level 5.

[@CelesticCF]

@@ilikesloths8288 I'm going to remember all three of you from now on, just like how I keep Kid Icarus fans in my prayers.

[@JonathanRose24]

All I could think while watching the direct, was how much I wanted to see Arlo’s reactions

[@Foervraengd]

I was so pleasantly surprised to see a Fantasy Life sequel. I used to play it a lot as my "bedtime game" before tomodachi life and miitopia took that spot. I hope the sequel is just like the first game where you can 100% ignore the main story and just spend all your time having fun grinding all your skills. Definitely getting it when it comes out :)

[@SingingDragons11]

I’m just so thrilled to see new enemies in Tears of the Kingdom. I was originally hoping to just see what the new spring season of Splatoon would bring but we got so much more.

[@KamuiMiracle]

Seeing Shulk and Rex together in the same room was already enough for me. This direct just had so many amazing moments

[@tatltails3923]

Your comment was what made me realize that was Rex (partly because I was trying not to watch too hard cause I haven't finished 3 yet but also because holy SHIT PUBERTY-)

[@mr.awesome6011]

They already met in Xenoblade 2's DLC

[@heyoyo10gaming4]

@@mr.awesome6011 The Land of Challenge stuff isn't canon, and it's more that we haven't seen them in what's about 15 years their time

[@Tom-101]

@@tatltails3923 Don't worry it doesn't spoil any 3 stuff!

[@ianeons9278]

Let's be real here. I think everyone was specifically waiting for Arlo's reaction.

[@Kitten_Me1023]

yep we were!!!

[@praalgraf]

i saw the opener with pikmin and immediately thought "oh arlo will love this"

[@rolltideroll8458]

@@praalgraf Sameee

[@666slateran666]

Not really, he usually has the most cynical takes for being someone who tries to have a fun persona

[@oreomerchant6600]

i was foo busy getting hyped myself

[@DanGamingFan2406]

That direct was a dream alright, a dream come true. I was filled with pure joy, because I knew Arlo would love this, and his reactions were mote joyous than I could have imagined. _Pikmin 4, Metroid Prime: Remastered,_ and _The Lengend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom,_ it really is like this direct was made just for him. They all look like they're going to be great, and I can't wait to hear what he thinks of these games when they're released.

[@WeeLassReacts]

Jesus Dan are you just everywhere???? XDDD TEARS OF THE KINGDOM THO

[@awildmoose6541]

Why are we all acting like the direct was good? Like it was easily one of the worst in years.. yeah we saw stuff but it was all games we knew about

[@Geobot3000]

@@awildmoose6541 That’s literally what I’m saying the only completely new thing shown that wasn’t dlc for something or the gb announcement was prime

[@Your_Native_Mothman]

@@awildmoose6541 I mean that was the point? It was all games coming out in the first half of the year, it’s not like you could really announce a big game in that time frame

[@awildmoose6541]

@@Your_Native_Mothman nope. it was "mostly" games coming out in the first half and they say that with EVERY DIRECT and have done so for years, yet they always announce stuff thats faar away. The direct was shit, no matter how you try to twist it to defend the mega corporation.

[@IcyianCanehdian]

Fun fact: This is the first ever Nintendo Direct that doesn't have a video of Mario standing in a dark alley way with his eyes becoming more bloodshot and hyper realistic and he starts running towards the screen at the end of the direct!

[@davidbritt5020]

That's because this time he was standing right behind you the whole time

[@xoxo.pochacco]

@@davidbritt5020 can confirm, I'm Mario and I'm standing right behind you

[@john_michael97]

@@xoxo.pochacco 0/10, lacked to conviction to actually change their profile picture to Mario for the joke.

[@ireallyhavetopee2404]

As nice as some people may find this, I personally miss the 20 uninterrupted minutes of Mario screaming with blood pouring from his tear ducts and the camera is ever so slowly zooming closer and closer

[@OrbitalLizardStudios]

To be honest, I don't play video games that much anymore, but I still really enjoy listening to Arlo talk about them

[@marster5805]

I love that the effect this direct has on people is crazy, every reaction I’ve see is just them being so overwhelmed by Nintendo throwing bombshell after bombshell

[@Orbitshmorebite]

12:12 This video is so good Arlo, I literally can’t wait to watch the other direct videos you’ll put out ESPECIALLY that Zelda one

[@jmsochannel]

Since Level-5 is back, I’m PRAYING for Yo-Kai Watch’s return!

[@phailynrowan7976]

I was watching the Direct and when they showed the puppy ferrying the Pikmin across the water I thought Arlo must be losing it about now. It's really great to get this much good news all at once!

[@TheSpursfan2112]

Best Nintendo Direct in a long time!!! I am a happy fan! Happy, Happy, Happy! Now Arlo is blessing us with "so many, so many, so many upcoming videos!" Love you, Arlo!!

[@joeye1015]

Wait I just realized the splatoon campaign is the opposition to chaos from the final splatfest in splatoon 2, since chaos won, we got the whole anarchy aesthetic, but now we get to explore side “order”

[@aeraneth]

All of us thirty seconds into watching the direct: Ah, this is Arlo's day. I've played Fantasy Life repeatedly over the last several years, and let me tell you if this sequel lives up to that game, definitely pick it up!! The whole Fantasy Life reddit had a collective stroke about the reveal.

[@MarkElders]

Can't wait for your Pikmin trailer video. Caves are coming back? Treasures with upgrades (I think)? Going out at night?? Summer release date?! Dog friend?!? It was so good.

[@Trickward]

the last 10 minutes of this direct were absolutely insane i cannot believe it

[@deanomood]

I can't believe I haven't subscribed to this guy up until now Your reaction to the Mario cast in 2021 had me dying and your reaction to Pikmin 4's reveal last year was so wholesome

[@ShadowStarkiller]

Ngl I rewatch the Mario cast reaction every once in a while when I need some levity

[@DaughterOfYahweh-]

Same

[@mr.awesome6011]

His Metroid Dread reaction was legendary. That scream when he saw "Metroid 5" come up still lives in my head rent free

[@johnleonard9102]

Arlo's excitement for Pikmin 4 has me convinced I need to check this franchise out.

[@vincemarenger7122]

Start with the original pikmin on emulator. It's a short game, but an absolute masterpiece.

[@Tom-101]

It's a really cool series, the exploration and mystery and atmosphere of the world are incredible, not to mention the music. The happy bubbly exterior with the darker undertones is part of what makes it really cool. 2 is my personal favourite.

[@beingmegucaissuffering.5326]

The direct really hecking popped off. Edit: Ghost Trick is REALLY REALLY GOOD and I'm so so happy that it's no longer confined to the DS/iOS app store. It really deserves to be played by more people.

[@aidanbishop7924]

I played some of Ghost Trick on iOS before and it's just a great game! Honestly one of the highlights for this direct!

[@thepokemonqueen]

yessssss

[@OwainDark]

Hearing Arlo so happy makes me happy.

[@tristanneal9552]

Honestly, the whole time all I could think was "Arlo's eatin tonight!!" More than the cookie monster lmao

[@kinginthenaught]

The amount of times they said "dlc" or "wave" its like a freaking ocean.

[@sparkypack]

uff, yes :(

[@tmbfreak_16]

"There are days where it's difficult to be a Nintendo fan" Understatement of the millennium

[@erukaseven]

Judging by the cuts in the small bit we get to see of Side Order, this may very well be a playable version of Marina escaping to the 'surface' of their world, where the Inklings live. I don't think the playable is her though, simply because the skin tone seems a bit lighter. I know for a fact that that city they are in is Dead though, because that's what dead coral looks like, bleached bones pretty much.

[@CelesticCF]

I assumed we were playing as the agent again, they've got her hair and everything

[@mr.whimsic6902]

It really feels that way. The Game Boy stuff alone feels like it didn't happen with out of place all of it felt compared to other NSO announcements.

[@LovelyNayru]

I’m so excited to learn more about the 4 new captains in Pikmin 4’s crew!!!

[@taranstones1798]

First off, you probably said it jokingly, but you asked if this was even a good video. Yes it is. I love hearing people's passion and enthusiasm, even, or especially, when it is so high they feel they are rambling or not making sense. It's infectious and I love it. Secondly, the direct is probably the best direct I have seen. I really wanted that trailer that told you what the game would be like to play for Tears of the Kingdom and they gave us exactly that. Sea of Stars wasn't even on my radar but now that I know about it I can't wait to play it. I am a total sucker for that art style and it looks gorgeous. Ever since I played Samus Returns on the 3DS I have not been able to wait for new Metroid games and old ones to be remastered, so a shadow drop of Prime is insane. The only problem is that I am currently replaying MHW: Iceborne (one of my top games of all time) so it will have to wait, but I have already bought it and it's ready to go. Splatoon's hub as DLC is weird but the story mode as usual looks insane. Can't wait to see what they do with it. And a little bonus one on top with Have a Nice Death, which looks super interesting and has a great art style and animations. But what really sells this as the best direct is that even the things they showed that I am not interested in personally are really important to a lot of people and look to be super high quality and that makes me happy for them. Pikmin 4 looks amazing for Pikmin fans, the Mario Kart DLC is new and keeps people surprised and hyped, Katamari fans got exactly what they wanted, Professor Layton is not a dead series, the list is enormous. Almost everything in the direct was something that made people really, really happy, which is why this direct is legendary.

[@victorvandermilte5857]

The thing I cared the most about was the Baten Kaitos I & II port. I've been trying to play those games for ages.

[@lukecraver7966]

I was so happy to see We Love Katamari reroll and how excited you got cause that’s how excited I was. That game was my childhood and I can’t wait to play such a good game all over again

[@panayiotianavas3380]

Agreed. It'll be so much fun.

[@thevioletbee5879]

Nothing had me shaking with glee like the Xenoblade 3 and Octopath 2 reveals, but there was so much consistent quality that… agh.

[@blackshard641]

I literally just finished watching your reaction video, and dear god that was beautiful. Your unbridled joy is the serotonin blast I needed.

[@marcianoacuerda]

Lots of good stuff, of course Metroid and golden sun. Also the level 5 comeback. After a hiatus they presented at least 3 games in the direct!

[@linksgranny64]

I have an incredibly strong feeling they're going to bring gamecube games to the mix and I really do hope they do it .

[@Gillder]

I audibly gasped SO MANY TIMES during this direct! I never would have expected so many goodies in one video.

[@chalkish4855]

I was about to cry when they announced the Fantasy Life game and then Layton arrived right after and I did cry

[@griffinjames4585]

I watched todays’ direct hoping for totk & pikmin 4 news and then audibly GASPED & said “NO WAY NO WAY NO WAY” when Professor Layton showed up on my screen 😭

[@mariomaster973]

We even got new fantasy life reveal, FINALLY

[@goom4689]

honestly it would be hilarious if the thumbnail had the game theory logo added considering the title -sincerely, my extra sleep deprived brain finding humor in the most random, inane, and insane concepts

[@zebraknight1]

I felt like I was having a heart attack when Fantasy Life appeared. I couldn’t stop crying tears of joy

[@LadyAnnt]

Woopoooohoooooo!!!?? Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@LadyAnnt]

Wooooooohoooooo

[@MJTRadio]

I really want Arlo to come over and know the joys of Xenoblade, but if he were to already be a fan today, the shock of the DLC storyline might have been the straw that broke the puppet’s brain.

[@ghostchannel4766]

I've re-watched it countless times now. It's so good I'm afraid I'll be pinched and wake up.

[@FireFury190]

It is a damn shame. Honestly compared to the vague trailers of Xenoblade 3 and Zelda. Xenoblade has more to excite me. Mainly because after all these trailers we still don’t know the basic idea of what is happening in Tears of the Kingdom. And that’s kind of annoying. And it’s hard to get excited.

[@lalehiandeity1649]

Honestly, I’m glad I jumped off the Xenoblade train because that announcement is emblematic of what turned me away from 2.

[@FireFury190]

I don't really see what about the trailer is emblematic of 2. Aside from Rex but he's got a completely new look people love.

[@lalehiandeity1649]

@@FireFury190 2 tried to tie itself to the narrative of 1. That’s what turned me away.

[@Alorso_]

This has to be one of the most packed directs, you have practically everything here, Remakes, Remasters, Gameboy/Color/Advance, Updates, DLC, New Games, and Shadow Drops, unless you're just not a fan of these types of games, then there's something here for everyone to enjoy, what a great way to start this year 👍

[@Kaijudomage]

You yelling ICE PIKMIN was certainly a moment xD

[@goom4689]

my favorite part is him referencing the enigma of amigara fault by junji ito

[@anonymousidea9119]

I’m excited for the new samba de amigo actually, it’s probably gonna be mid but if they have maracas like the wii version… same thing with the layton, ghost trick is awesome, the metroid remaster looks just incredible, and yeah this was a really good direct all around! Ofc pikmin 4 and zelda botw 2 are great also hehe

[@Vernas_R]

Glad to see Golden Sun is getting back into the shop.

[@grumpyw01f19]

Pikmin 4 to start the direct gave me straight shock. I almost forgot it had been teased previously. Metroid Prime Remastered had me hopping in place like a child. Tears of the Kingdom made many happy oohs and aahs and excitement for how well it's been handled.

[@mattdayphoto]

This will be my first time playing Metroid Prime, the GameCube was one console I never had growing up, and while I'm excited about playing this one and in this remastered way, I'm just excited for Arlo. Feels good.

[@mockersjayparker813]

I couldn't believe what I was watching and see so much I want. Professor Layton caught me off guard. The Prime remaster has always been rumored about its nice to see it confirmed. I'm ready for May!

[@yugiohknight13]

The Nintendo direct overall was very okay for me but gosh darnit I’m happy for arlo and his Pikmin 4

[@jbh3074]

The ONLY thing that hurts a tad is still no new DK announced man. I will continue to be patient and be excited for everything announced at this direct because, don't get me wrong, it was really really good. I just want my favorite series to come back. Other than that nitpick this was an absolute banger of a direct.

[@FTChomp9980]

Hey I'm still waiting for Fossil Fighters to. Overall the Direct was good!

[@FTChomp9980]

Hey I'm still waiting for Fossil Fighters to. Overall the Direct was good!

[@Squiddon64]

I cried tears of joy when I saw Metroid Prime Remastered

[@al271987]

A great direct, love Metroid Prime, Pikmin, Mario Kart, Zelda announcements, GBA games are great, it was loads of cool. I gotta say I am a touch surprised with the Mario movie coming out that no Mario games seem to be on their way as a tie in, but that’s fine, we got loads of cool stuff to play!

[@WadeSilver]

I'm honestly shocked that a Direct without a single brand new first-party game has gotten this much love, but evidently that's not needed for everyone. Personally, I'm pretty significantly saddened by the current lineup for 2023 after today, but I suppose I seem alone on that. Guess this just gives me time to finally play the other Pikmin games before 4 releases.

[@Tubuxis]

Nope, you're not alone. I really don't see the hype around it. I think people have just accepted Nintendo's mediocrity as the new normal

[@jg_ultra5133]

@@Tubuxis You have to be joking

[@CelesticCF]

I enjoyed it because I didn't expect anything new from Nintendo, but I'm surprised there's no new Mario announcement considering the Mario Movie is on its way.

[@Alaois]

Nah most people understand that we're at the end of the Switch generation.