Nintendo Direct 2025 Recap: Mario Galaxy Movie, Metroid Prime 4 Date, And More

Nintendo Direct 2025 Recap: Mario Galaxy Movie, Metroid Prime 4 Date, And More

We break down the biggest reveals from Nintendo’s latest Direct, including confirmation that the next Super Mario movie heads to Mario Galaxy, a firm release date for Metroid Prime 4, and a slate of first and third party titles for Switch and Switch 2. Highlights include Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave in 2026, a cozy life sim twist with Pokémon Poke Spear where you play as Ditto, Yoshi and the Mysterious Book in spring 2026, the surprise return of Virtual Boy with 14 supported games, and Mario Tennis Fever boasting a huge roster. Host insights throughout on why these moves set up Nintendo’s next year.

00:00 Nintendo Direct overview and setup
00:04 Mario Galaxy movie confirmed, teaser impressions
00:07 Super Mario Galaxy 1 and 2 bundle dated for Switch and Switch 2
00:12 Metroid Prime 4 gets a release date
00:18 New hardware accessory tease, the “bike” mention
00:23 Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave announced for 2026, classic tactics focus
00:30 Pokémon Poke Spear revealed, play as Ditto, cozy life sim vibes
00:37 Yoshi and the Mysterious Book set for spring 2026
00:43 Virtual Boy returns on Feb 17, 2026, 14 games supported, pricing details
00:55 Mario Tennis Fever slated for February, 38 playable characters
01:02 Third party slate notes, Resident Evil, Hades 2, Mortal Kombat
01:10 Key takeaways and what we are most excited about

  • The next Super Mario movie is set in the Mario Galaxy era, a smart swing for spectacle and nostalgia.

  • Metroid Prime 4 finally has a date, anchoring Nintendo’s holiday calendar.

  • Fire Emblem Fortune’s Weave sticks with old school tactics, signaling a back to basics entry for long time fans.

  • Pokémon Poke Spear leans into cozy play, framing Ditto as your daily life companion in an Animal Crossing style loop.

  • Yoshi and the Mysterious Book and the Virtual Boy revival build out 2026 with variety, from family platforming to a retro curiosity built for 14 titles.

  • Mario Tennis Fever arrives with a large roster and party energy, while Resident Evil, Hades 2, and Mortal Kombat round out strong third party support.

  • “Nintendo just revealed a bunch of stuff. Let’s go over it.”

  • “It is Animal Crossing, Pokémon style.”

  • “They are bringing [Virtual Boy] back for 100 bucks, with a cardboard version too.”

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