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Monday7th Jan 2019
Random Fake Nintendo Direct Announcements Are Fooling People On Social Media
This is why we can't have nice things
If the rumours weren’t enough, there are now cheeky individuals online posting fake notices about supposed upcoming Nintendo Direct presentations. Yep, some people are seemingly so desperate for Nintendo’s next batch of announcements that they've created lookalike accounts and announcements in an attempt to...
Thursday1st Nov 2018
Watch The Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct - Live!
One last push, and it's out
So this is it. The last ever Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct broadcast. Sniff. We've got 40 minutes of smashing (no pun intended) action to sit through, so let's do it together, OK? Make yourself comfortable, get a hot beverage, put the cat out (if it's on fire) and take the phone off the hook. The broadcast is due to...
Tuesday30th Oct 2018
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct Announced For 1st November
Will feature 40 mins of new information
Nintendo has revealed that yet another Super Smash Bros. Ultimate-themed Nintendo Direct will be taking place on 1st November. The announcement comes from Nintendo's social media channels (as seen below) and Nintendo also tells us that the presentation will "feature approximately 40 minutes of new information...
Friday14th Sep 2018
Round Up Nintendo Direct September 2018 - Every Switch And 3DS Announcement
Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion 3, and more!
Nintendo made up for its lacklustre E3 showing yesterday with a Nintendo Direct that harkened back to the glory days. We had massive first and third-party games announced, upcoming huge expansions for our current favourites, and a closer look at a few games we really didn't know much about. But enough...
News Nintendo Partners With Asmodee Digital To Bring Best-Selling Tabletop Games To Switch
Catan, Pandemic, Lord of the Rings and more!
As part of the small avalanche of game announcements that came from yesterday's Nintendo Direct, it was revealed that Asmodee Digital is set to bring a selection of fan-favourite tabletop games to Switch. Full adaptations of best-selling card and board games are on the way, adding yet another dimension...
Opinion What Did You Think Of Today's Nintendo Direct?
So many announcements!
Following last week's Nintendo Direct delay due to the earthquake in Hokkaido, the presentation - hosted by Shinya Takahashi - has now been and gone. The broadcast didn't waste any time, immediately revealing Luigi's Mansion 3 would be coming to the Switch in 2019. A brief segment focused on the 3DS was next in line,...
News Nintendo Direct Reveals New Details On Hairstyling In Pokémon: Let's Go
“Pikachu used Hair Whip! It’s super effective”
While we’ve had a few sneak peeks into the upcoming hairstyle features in Pokémon: Let’s Go, today’s Nintendo Direct finally revealed how you can become the very best Pokémon hairstylist, like no one ever was: using your Switch’s touchscreen. Nintendo announced that petting your partner...
Gallery Check Out The Splatoon 2 Ver.4 Update
Splatoon continues to stay fresh
During today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo showed off a lengthy trailer for Splatoon 2's latest update, Version 4. In the trailer we got a glimpse at new weapons, stages and fashion items. We've put together a small gallery for you to feast your eyes upon below. Interestingly, one screenshot provided by Nintendo...
Thursday13th Sep 2018
News New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe Coming to Nintendo Switch in January
164 courses, new characters inbound, too
Nintendo today announced New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, a new version of the Wii U launch title featuring new characters, Nabbit and Toadette. In total the game includes over 164 courses, and introduces and all new character, Peachette, who Toadette transforms into after getting a mushroom. we'll have much...
Watch Nintendo Direct September 2018 Broadcast - Live!
35 minutes of greatness awaits
The much-delayed Nintendo Direct is finally here, and we'll be live-streaming it from this very page. Tune in, leave some comments in the chat and make sure you've got a hot beverage ready - it's going to be 35 minutes of pure gaming greatness! <liveblog id="nintendo-direct_2018-13-09_na" tags="#NintendoDirect"...
Wednesday12th Sep 2018
News Nintendo Switch Online Will Start On 19th September, More Info Coming In Direct
18th in North America
Nintendo has confirmed that the Nintendo Switch Online service will be going live on 19th September in Europe, and the day before (18th) in North America. The news comes immediately after the confirmation that the recently delayed Nintendo Direct has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Thursday 13th September. All Nintendo...
News Nintendo Direct Officially Rescheduled For Tomorrow, Thursday 13th September
The show must go on!
The news you've all been waiting for is here! As we suggested, the recently announced Nintendo Direct has now been officially rescheduled for Thursday 13th September. As you'll no doubt recall, a Nintendo Direct was announced on Wednesday 5th September. Planned to air the following day, this presentation was going to explore...
Tuesday11th Sep 2018
Rumour Nintendo Direct To Be Rescheduled For Thursday 13th September
Buckle yourselves in
Update: The official Twitter account for Platinum Train has now confirmed that the tweet posted below is not related to a Nintendo Direct. Our trusted sources still indicate that the Direct will be taking place as explained in the original article, however. Original Article: It's Nintendo Direct rumour time once again,...
Thursday6th Sep 2018
News Nintendo Direct Delayed Due To Powerful Earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan
Will reschedule soon
Nintendo's rumoured and then recently announced Nintendo Direct has been delayed due to a powerful earthquake in Hokkaido, Japan. Nintendo of America has delivered the update via its Twitter account: The Direct
Wednesday5th Sep 2018
News Nintendo Direct Airing Tomorrow To Showcase Upcoming Switch And 3DS Titles
About bloomin' time!
Nintendo has confirmed that a new Nintendo Direct presentation will be airing tomorrow to showcase upcoming Switch and 3DS titles. The confirmation has come via Nintendo's official Twitter channels (as seen below). It will apparently last for 35 minutes, and doesn't appear to include any information on the upcoming Nintendo...
Rumour Yet Another Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow, Switch Online Details Incoming?
Update: Nintendo Direct now confirmed
Update: We may have been off by one hour, but it turns out that our sources were indeed correct. Nintendo has now officially announced a Nintendo Direct for tomorrow. Check out the details here. Original Article: It appears that another new Nintendo Direct presentation might be just around the corner,...
Monday20th Aug 2018
Rumour New Nintendo Direct Airing Later Today
Update: The rumours were true, in Nindies form!
Update: The rumours were true! A 2018 Indies Highlights presentation was shared by Nintendo of Europe at the time expected. You can check it out right here. Original Article: It appears that a brand new Nintendo Direct presentation is on the way very, very shortly, airing later today to...
Friday10th Aug 2018
Poll What Did You Think Of The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct?
Have your say
As the dust begins to settle, and as we finally manage to retrieve our well and truly blown-off socks, it seems like now is a good time to take a look back at the shenanigans, reveals, and juicy info that were all present in the recent Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct. Many went into the Direct with a degree of caution,...
Wednesday8th Aug 2018
Poll What Do You Want From Today's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct?
New characters? New modes? Or something else?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is shaping up to be one of the year's biggest releases, certainly for Switch owners. As one of Nintendo's biggest properties - which pulls together characters from a dizzying number of franchises, including a bunch of third-party legends, no less - Smash is the kind of game...
Sunday5th Aug 2018
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct Livestream Coming This Wednesday
New info delivered by director Masahiro Sakurai
Nintendo has revealed that a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct broadcast will take place this Wednesday at 7AM PT / 10AM ET / 4PM CEST / 3PM BST. The livestream will be presented by none other than director Masahiro Sakurai, and will contain new information on the upcoming...
Monday18th Jun 2018
News Nintendo Is Open To Dropping The 'Direct' Approach At Future E3 Events
A return to traditional conferences?
Nintendo has been putting its own twist on E3 over recent years; the last few shows have seen the likes of 'Nintendo Directs' and 'Digital Events' being presented online, replacing the traditional live conference setup that we still see today from other publishers with a video of pre-recorded footage. It seems...
Tuesday12th Jun 2018
News GameCube Controllers Will Be Compatible With Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Hello, old friend
The GameCube controller is still considered by many diehard Super Smash Bros. fans as the best way to play the game. Since debuting alongside Super Smash Bros. Melee, Nintendo has been able to make it compatible with Brawl for Wii, and also the Wii U entry in the series.
News Cook Up A Storm With Your Switch When Overcooked! 2 Arrives On 7th August
Whose cuisine reigns supreme?
During the latest Nintendo Direct presentation, Reggie announced a plethora of indie titles were headed to the Switch including Team 17 and Ghost Town Games' Overcooked 2!. According to the press release, the follow-up to the popular 2016 game will be filled to the brim with even more recipes, characters, kitchens...
Watch Nintendo Direct & Nintendo Treehouse Live @ E3 2018
Is your body re3ady?
It's almost time for the big one, Nintendo's E3 showcase titled simply Nintendo Direct: E3 2018. We're expecting a full reveal of Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch, further details on Metroid Prime 4, potentially an "out today" release of Fortnite and many other announcements. Following that will be Nintendo Treehouse Live - Day 1...
E3 2018 Here's When The Nintendo Direct E3 2018 Takes Place And How You Can Watch
A timely reminder
Today's the day every Nintendo fan has been waiting patiently for - it's the day of the Nintendo Direct E3 2018 broadcast. Rather than hold a live press conference Nintendo has followed the format it has used at recent E3 events and will be broadcasting a pre-recorded presentation at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET / 5 PM BST. As for...
Tuesday5th Jun 2018
News Don't Forget, Nintendo Direct: E3 2018 Will Kick Off At 5pm BST On 12th June
The broadcast has its official 'title'
With E3 2018 set to kick off later this week, Nintendo has finally decided to unveil the name of its planned broadcast. And - drum roll, please - it's called Nintendo Direct: E3 2018. Okay, it's not the most creative of names considering it's a Nintendo Direct broadcasting during E3 2018, but hey, at least it's...
Thursday17th May 2018
News Nintendo's E3 2018 Presentation Gets An Official Title
Update: And it's gone
Update: Nintendo has updated its E3 site and has removed any reference to “Nintendo Direct: E3 2018”. The new wording now says: Three days of Nintendo Switch gameplay with Treehouse members and developers, starting right after the video presentation with Super Smash Bros. Original Story: Ever since Nintendo opted...
Friday9th Mar 2018
Feature The Big Nintendo Direct Summary - 8th March
The first big Direct of 2018 pulled no punches
Following the brief yet packed Nintendo Direct Mini back in January, we entered this month's proper-sized Nintendo Direct with equal amounts of excitement and anticipation. What we got were a handful of rumours proved true - including South Park: The Fractured But Whole and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane...
News ARMS US And Canada Online Open Coming This Month
Plus new three-day global testpunch for everyone
US and Canada ARMS players are in for a treat this month as the American Nintendo Direct revealed an upcoming tournament for Switch users from both regions. From 8th March to 18th March, the eight top players ranked in the game's Ranked Battle mode will move on to the online final on 31st March that...
Thursday8th Mar 2018
News This Is What Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Looks Like In Action
Keep an eye on those toilets
New information and gameplay segments from at the latest Nintendo Direct show progress is indeed going smoothly for Suda 51's upcoming Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes. Everyone's favourite Otaku will have to tackle seven different games - each with a unique boss - who were for the first time revealed during...
