Topic: Next Nintendo Direct?

@Snatcher There's a fair chance. But I think the announcement of the final fighter for season pass two (basically Sakurai's...pseudo-retirement announcement) will get a Direct all its own rather than simply being a part of something smaller. Sakurai has given Nintendo too much for his last contribution to simply be one bullet point in a run-of-the-mill Direct.

@chapu2006 Yeah, but since we already know the January game, and Nintendo doesn't usually release big first party exclusives in January, it only leaves February of next year.

@Magician I agree, But what if it is at this one, I mean would you see it as a sour note or just would have rather'd them make it more, idk special?

@TheFrenchiestFry Honestly the only things that seemed a bit too hopeful was MK8 DLC and the Microsoft point.

@link3710 Yes, Age of Calamity DLC is very likely to happen. Honestly forgot about it because I completed the June DLC so fast.

@chapu2006 Splatoon 3 is 100% a Spring/Summer 2022 title. Splatoon's been the big Summer release for Nintendo since the first game so there's no way it's coming out any earlier

Mostly the same here.

I'm zen when Pikmin 4 is revealed.

at this point, I get the feeling Pikmin 4 isn't happening.

Looks like I was! Woohoo!

Although I just realized the presentation isn't until 5 pm where I live. I wonder why they aren't doing it in the morning like usual.

@VoidofLight
How long is the winter period for release dates actually? Winter ends March 19th '22. So we can still actually get announcements for it. I actually would be surprised if they don't show their March game tomorrow. February Direct would be a little late I think.

Nintendo already has two games releasing in December with Advance Wars & Big Brain Academy, so they almost definitely have nothing else coming out that month outside of maybe DLC or something tiny.

But both February & March are still open, and there's always the chance they'll show off a game or two meant for later in the year (though of course, something we already know about like Splatoon 3 or Bayonetta 3 might take one of these spots), so there could be a couple brand new releases.

Woops, I completely forgot this thread and I posted my thoughts on the upcoming direct in Chit-Chat, yikes.
Anyway, this is my take on the Direct from what we've seen/heard so far
Maybe:
Bayonetta 3 since they want to show something but Nintendo didn't let them yet
Some Metroid Ports
We still need an announcement for the next Mario game so probably that
Mario & Luigi RPG, I know that the company shut down that made the M&L games but we might see something from another developer
Something from Monolith Soft
Something from ATLUS, probably Etrian Odyssey, maybe Project Re Fantasy or another Perona Q game
Probably something from Intelligent Systems in the lines of a Fire Emblem Remake, which was highly discussed & speculated and Wayforward (?) is handling Advance Wars
Highly Likely:
Next smash DLC character
Some updates to existing games (Mario Golf, Mario Tennis, maybe Mario Kart)
Updates to announced games (Splatoon3, Mario + Rabbids)
A recap to Pokémon Arceus & The Gen 4 remakes
Some ports that have been rated in various countries but not yet revealed (hack & Alan Wake for example)
Some Indies
Something from Donkey Kong (Maybe from Zelda & Metroid)
Nintendo Online Updated games + N64 or GameBoy emulator

@RR529 I honestly forgot advanced wars was coming out, mainly since the game didn't lookthat great, and looked more like a budget title than anything else.

I reckon it;'s going to be an 18 rated Direct featuring much Zombie-ness (Dyling Light, World War Z and Resident Evil) and also feature the headline 'first time on Nintendo consoles' headline for GTA collection. Oh and might as well have Bayonetta 3 feature. And close with Xenoblade. Klonoa Encore probably got spoiled but still would be happy to see it and still hoping Konami turn up eventually. Oh, maybe Castlevania - again keeping the undead theme.
Also would like to see a localisation announcement of Crayon Shin-chan and wasn't there rumblins of a new Taiko No Tatsujin game?
Anyways...just jinxed all of that...so apologies.

@Nephestinus....................Mario & Luigi? I totally forgot about them! I want them ported so ****** MUCH! It would be a dream come true!, and Donkey kong odyssey.

If Kuru Kuru Kururin gets announced I will explode. I adore that game. Oooh, if the GBA NSO rumours have any weight, a quid will get ya 10 it will appear there at some point (at launch if I had anything to do with it.) Or maybe how about Kuru Kuru Kururin 99? That would work lol.

Needless to say, for the first time in a very long time, my expectations are actually high lol. The last year or so of directs I just went in with an open mind and didn't expect much, but this time I'm hoping for some sizable announcements. Zelda, castlevania, resident evil, dkc, xenoblade, final fantasy, fire emblem, silksong.. Any of those franchises getting some love tomorrow will have me over the moon.

Does anyone think they might announce a DLC or expansion for Monster Hunter Rise? It's been a while since we had a substantial update for the game and I feel like they may do something similar to Iceborne where it's just an expansion for the game instead of a G rank separate game.

Ok, I am stupidly excited. I had to get info on the E3 Direct thru the NL chat because I was at school and had to be sneaky on my chrome book. The March direct, I joined late. But: I get to watch this one!!!!

If this happens, I will eat my joy con (it will not happen lol:)
Kid Icarus for switch
Roblox
Miiverse for switch.
Bayonetta 3 news (at this point expect another “it’s going well”).
SSB Melee HD.
Disney plus.
A freakin web browser.
Netflix.
Edit: Just remembered that I wanted this: Tomodachi Life for switch.
Next category: If this happens I will eat a pickle (I don’t like pickles. This is pretty much a maybe area.)
ACNH update.
SSB Ultimate DLC. Not a character, like World of light dlc. Only playable after defeating Galeem and spoiler guy. His name starts with D.
Octolings for smash.
Game boy/N64 catalogue. (I hope I spelled catalogue right lol)
Some more Splat 3 stuff.
And finally; If this doesn’t happen, I will eat my copy of brawl (when it arrives):
New Kirby.
Metroid Dread reminder.
Metroid Prime 4 (oh my god we can’t wait any more)
Super Mario Maker 3.

@Varkster Could happen, But most of the time it takes a min before they do so, so maybe but I'm about 85% sure its not going to happen.