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Who knows, maybe today is the day that Hollow Knight: Silksong fans finally receive some news. The elusive Metroidvania received an astonishing two updates on Steam recently, showing that Xbox hasn’t lost hope either. Personally, I wouldn’t dismiss the possibility just yet.
What about you? A Direct certainly makes sense as we’re potentially a few months from the anticipated Switch 2 release, leaving plenty of room to release and promote games like Pokemon Legends Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.
The big question: Why are we tuning in today? As much as everyone loves a Nintendo Direct, is this one necessary with a Switch 2-focused Direct approaching next week?
Two former Nintendo marketing leads suggest it’s a curious move hinting at the pressure Nintendo is under. While the original Switch remains a top-selling console with games to promote, the transition to the next major hardware upgrade is imminent.
No one truly knows what’s happening at Nintendo HQ, but I encourage you to watch the full video to get an insider’s perspective. In the meantime, we’ll bring you all the major announcements. So, perhaps join us slightly later if that fits your schedule better.
Remember, today’s Nintendo Direct kicks off at 7am PT / 10am ET / 2pm GMT. It will run for about 30 minutes, so it promises to be swift. Make sure to log in at least 5 minutes early to catch every moment.
Let’s get started! With a few hours left before the Nintendo Direct begins in earnest, we’re here compiling all the rumors and discussion so you don’t have to scour the web.
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Actor Simu Liu had an enthusiastic response to the announcement of Shang-Chi for Avengers: Doomsday, though fans are voicing their disappointment over the absence of a direct sequel.