Topic: Next Nintendo Direct?

I still think it's plausible that Nintendo might not have been affected as badly by the pandemic as it seems, but instead is deliberately holding back new games, because the Switch (and many older games) is still selling so well. In these uncertain times it would make sense for Nintendo to hold back games until Switch sales decline, or the pandemic worsens in Japan (which is happening now).

Rumor says Apex Legend will come to Switch on February 2nd:
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/01/apex_legends_switch...

There is also the rumor about Plants vs. Zombies coming to Switch.
So do you guys think this could mean we'll get a partner showcase next week?

@dionysos283
"So do you guys think this could mean we'll get a partner showcase next week?"

The Sims 4 on Nintendo Switch ?

@dionysos283 doubt it. Most likely all those will be just individually released on Twitter/YouTube

@JustMe New Pokemon Snap will probably be in the top 3 biggest first party games released this year lol.

@Balta666
Why do you doubt it? Third party developers love it when Nintendo does a Direct for them, because they reach a much bigger audience this way. As a Twitter drop it will barely be noticed by most Switch users and EA knows it.

@dionysos283 I just don't see it happening this early in the year. I bet we won't have anything of the sort in the first quarter (but I will be very happy to be wrong)

I wonder how Nintendo will plan to expand the lifecycle of the switch?

I wonder all the time that I forget to eat

Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning is coming to Nintendo Switch on March 16th, 2021. So we will see a direct soon.

@JokerCK
If it is already officially announced, why would Nintendo do a Direct for it?

I think they would do a nintendo treehouse for Super Mario 3d world and maybe they release a AAA game.

Here's the thing about Directs: i don't mind nintendo exploring other social media strategies, but since i buy like what, 3/4 titles a year for switch and i like to plan them, because despite beng 30 i have a low income, i would like to know the general dates! So of course nintendo, surprise me! but also let me know if i have 200€ spare to spend in other activities.

@teo_o
That's a totally valid point. Adding to this, I also love the anticipation of knowing that a game will come out later this year and counting the days. Dropping a trailer and 2 month later the game comes out is just not as satisfying.

@Anti-Matter Doubt it. The sims 4 can hardly load on consoles if you have all the expansions installed. I heard it was like 12 minute loading times, and knowing that the game itself has loads of loading screens, you'll be spending most of your time playing, stuck on loading the game itself.

@DannyBoi maybe release the rumored Switch Pro and higly antecipated games such as Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild 2, Bayonetta 3, Metroid Prime 4, a potencial Super Mario Odyssey or a brand new 3D Mario game.

So with Kingdoms of Amalur Re-Reckoning already announced, Apex Legends seems to be the best chance of a Partner Showcase this week. Though it may be Animal Crossing update this week and Partner Showcase next week given the Animal Crossing update releases in late January.

@Grumblevolcano
Then again, why wouldn't THQ Nordic wait for a planned Partner Showcase and announce the game themselves, when they clearly know that they would reach a wider audience through a Partner Showcase?

@Grumblevolcano i imagine the Festivale update coming next week, but it trailer anounced in thursday, the Kigndom of Recnoning anounced in a partners showcase or a trailer on YouTube, maybe february Nintendo is gonna do a Nintendo Direct but for the 35th anniversary of Legend of Zelda and Pokémon Company is gonna do for the 25th anniversary of the franchise.

So does anyone still believe in a January Direct or a partner showcase?