Topic: Next Nintendo Direct?

Nintendo's big TotK promotion will likely start with the next Direct and get bigger in April with a standalone TotK Direct.

The best theory I have seen is a general (ish) direct regarding any other releases and then a specific presentation on TotK, which is what they did for Splatoon 3 isn't it?

@Giancarlothomaz Advance Wars Reboot Camp in April?

@Magician I very much agree with you on most of those. I'd even add Kirby, even though I love em. I think the only Mario game I'd be okay with is like 3D All-Stars 2 with like 3D Land, Galaxy 2, and 64 DS. It's time for something different.

That recent Kirby leak's got me even more convinced that a Direct is imminent. While I won't state what was shown out of respect for those not wanting to see it, the content showcased seems too substantial to be left out of promotional material prior to release. I'm thinking then that it'll be officially announced in it's own segment of the February Direct similar to how Star Allies got a section on planned free updates before release. That's just my speculation though XD

@Fizza Yeah, that did occur to me as well, take that alongside the fact that there are lot of small details about upcoming releases dropping that aren't big enough for a Direct... (Please help, I have no idea what I'm talking about.)

I don't think any of us here do for definite to be honest: we're like pigeons taking every little breadcrumb possible in order to fill out a giant dart board of loose threads XD

@Fizza That is a very accurate portrayal of this thread.

Sony, Microsoft e Nintendo will skip E3 2023

https://www.ign.com/articles/xbox-nintendo-sony-skipping-e3-2023

@Giancarlothomaz Well, there goes any major E3 reveals.

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RIP E3 2023 if true

@Giancarlothomaz And just like that, interest in E3 has once again evaporated into thin air.

Curious to see if Nintendo will host a general Direct in June now. They could very well just host a June Partner Showcase like in 2022 and call it a day.

At least Tears of the Kingdom will have launched by then.

@westman98 Geoff Keighly just anounced that Summer Game Fest(more like Summer Game Boredom will return in june 8th)

@westman98 Given how XC3 and Splatoon 3 are well on their way to outselling their predecessors (current official figures below):

• XC2 lifetime (2.44 million), XC3 in 2 months (1.72 million)
• Splatoon 2 lifetime (13.30 million), Splatoon 3 in 3 weeks (7.90 million)

It does feel like Nintendo may do the same approach with Pikmin 4 this summer.

Well, the 1st seems interesting. There's a Monster Hunter Rise presentation which is being scheduled later than usual, and Final Fantasy Theatrhythm Final Bar Line is getting a free demo on the 1st as well, which is odd seeing as they announced it today, and there's no reason for them to wait to drop it. I feel like they might be waiting for a direct or State of Play in order to remind people about the demo, for those who didn't watch the stream today. Guess we'll see for sure tomorrow if a direct is coming this week or not.

@EaglyTheKawaiiShika yeah, hopefully Geoff Keighly pace Game Summer Festival this year better and have better anouncement too.

I think Nintendo will hold to February - June - September Directs regardless.

My guess is next Direct will better showcase the games we know about, including a more substantial TotK trailer. TotK Direct will follow in late March to early April.

Another thing about February 1st is it's the day after the NSO Expansion Pack bonuses end. November 1st 2022 - January 31st 2023 got double Gold Points on everything in the eshop and Switch consoles on My Nintendo Store. Also N64 user icons were made available during that time.

It seems like Nintendo just privated a video where they announced the return of Nintendo Switch Online Vouchers to the Americas.

Definitely feels like Nintendo Direct smoke here...

3pm UK time has passed with no announcement so it seems like tomorrow isn't a Direct.