Seemingly out of nowhere Nintendo just announced a showcase for later this week. There have been lots of Nintendo-focused rumors floating about recently so a Nintendo Direct makes sense. Here's a quick rundown on when and how to watch the Nintendo Direct, and what you can expect to see.
Call it showmanship, call it a gimmick - Nintendo has surprised us with the last-minute announcement of a new showcase. Obviously we're hyped, but some of what we'll see has already been spoiled. Because all through this week various rumors have emerged about Nintendo's recent projects, and if true, they're sure to cause a stir. But that's enough nonsense from us, here are the details you need to watch the Nintendo Direct coming later this week.
When Is This Nintendo Direct Showcase?
The Nintendo Direct showcase will be live-streamed on September 23 at 15:00 PT (18:00 ET, 23:00 BST, 00:00 CEST), and it will last about 40 minutes. This is pretty much the industry standard and mirrors exactly what we got with Gamescom recently, although Nintendo has shifted the event to be a couple of hours later than other conferences. Presumably to make it a more manageable time to watch for their Asian fanbase.
How To Watch The Nintendo Direct Showcase
This is not an in-person event, but everyone can watch live from the comfort of home:
Of course, if you prefer a streamer, we're sure a great, great many of them will be watching and reacting live tomorrow. This could be huge.
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What Will We See At The Nintendo Direct Showcase?
Two of the most recent rumors have suggested that we will see a new controller design for the Switch. This actually a dead certainty because Nintendo filed the paperwork for their new controller with the FCC less than a week ago. Luckily that's public domain so you can check it yourself here.
There are surely plenty of other surprises in store too, so don't forget to tune in!
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