Summary
There are rumblings thatNintendomay be hosting another one of its Nintendo Direct events this week.Nintendo’s Direct events are special showcases where the company highlights upcoming games. Directs often contain both first- and third-party releases, with the main ones typically having a special focus on Switch exclusives.
There are a variety of Nintendo Direct events hosted every year. The main Nintendo Directs are the ones that generate the most hype from the community, but fans are also treated to Mini Directs, Indie World events, and Partner Showcases, the latter of which focus on games being made by third-parties for the Switch. Whatever form thenext Nintendo Directtakes has yet to be seen, but there’s a chance fans will find out sooner rather than later.
The latest rumors suggest thatNintendo may be hosting a Nintendo Direct eventat some point before the end of August 2024. These rumors originated from PH Brazil, who has teased that a Nintendo Direct will be happening before the month is out. More recently, insider NateDrake took to the Famiboards forums to state that he believes we will see Nintendo coverage “soon” and that he expects the info to come via a Nintendo Direct. This doesn’t mean that NateDrake is backing up the claims that a Nintendo Direct will happen before August is over, but it does suggest that Nintendo fans can likely expect some kind of announcement sooner rather than later.
Big Nintendo News Expected to Come Soon
Shortly after the Nintendo Direct August 2024 hit the internet, Nintendo itself confirmed a special Direct presentation focused on its upcoming museum. ThisNintendo Museum presentation revealedall kinds of interesting details about what fans can expect if they visit the building, but did not contain any news about upcoming Nintendo games. Some fans believed that the Museum video is what PH Brazil was leaking, but they have since indicated that it is not what they were talking about.
There is plenty of historical precedence backing up the possibility that a Nintendo Direct will take place this month. Almost every year, a Nintendo Direct has taken place in August or September, and there’s no reason to assume that 2024 will be any different. Even so, it’s best for Nintendo fans to keep their expectations in check until an official announcement comes from Nintendo. If a Nintendo Direct does take place this week or in September, only time will tell what it has in store. It’s possible Nintendo will use such an event to finally show off the Switch 2 console, but it’s also possible that it will keep the focus on the original Switch for now, especially since it’swithin striking distance of overcoming the PS2to be named the best-selling video game console of all time.
