Nintendo Announces a 50 Minute Nintendo Direct for the First Time in Almost 18 Months
Follow Us
Fans of Nintendo have had a dream for a long time that some day or the other the gaming giant will announce a proper Nintendo Direct. The Japanese company had released mini directs and game specific directs these past two years and went an entire year without a normal Direct. It has almost become a meme or a joke in the community that there might never be another Direct again.
The last time Nintendo had a Direct was on September 4, 2019, almost 18 months ago. But after 530 tedious days of begging from the community and the fan, the prayers have finally been blessed as the company announced a new lengthy Direct.
Tune in 2/17 at 2 p.m. PT for a #NintendoDirect livestream featuring roughly 50 minutes of information focused on available games like Super #SmashBrosUltimate and games coming to #NintendoSwitch in the first half of 2021.https://t.co/fbG3hEtD0Q pic.twitter.com/w8J6lbdIkQ
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 16, 2021
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Nintendo Direct goes live on February 17
The company announced that there will be a long Nintendo Direct focused only on games for Switch. It also divulged that the event would be 50 minutes long, which is considerably longer than the 40 minute Direct from September 2019.
Nintendo also announced that Direct will talk about many of the franchises, including Super Smash Bros Ultimate. The most likely case for the game would be a new character in the next season’s pass. Fans have already speculated many characters that could join the game.
Trending
Dale Jr Unmasks Teresa Earnhardt’s Refusal to Sell Him His Late Father’s Prized Possession That Forced Relocation Move
April 17, 2024 12:29 PM EDT
Restricted by NFL Contract, Simone Biles Reveals if Jonathan Owens Will Attend Paris Olympics 2024
April 17, 2024 09:03 PM EDT
Shaq Makes Big Claim That Can End LeBron James’ Future With Lakers After Nuggets Series
April 17, 2024 06:48 PM EDT
Nike Will Not Enforce: Sha’Carri Richardson and Other US Track Women Will Have Freedom for Their Paris Olympics 2024 Outfit
April 15, 2024 08:06 PM EDT
After Team USA’s Defence for Nike, Sha’Carri Richardson and Athing Mu Flaunting Different Olympic Outfits Resurfaces
April 16, 2024 08:22 PM EDT
Get instantly notified of the hottest stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.
Follow Us
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
Zelda to be the main attraction
One of the biggest reveals would be from the Zelda franchise. The franchise will have its 35th anniversary soon, and there would be something to celebrate it with. Fans are expecting news for the next iteration in the series after The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Fans also could be in for a surprise for a celebration event similar to the Mario anniversary celebration last year. Mario celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2020. The series announced major discounts for popular games of the franchise as Mario 35, Mario 3D All Stars, etc. Pokemon also would celebrate its 25th anniversary this year but many suggest that it would have its own Direct.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The event is scheduled to start at 2pm PT/5pm ET/10pm GMT.
Written by:
