August 12th 2024.
As the gaming world eagerly awaits the announcement of the next Nintendo console, speculations and rumors are starting to surface. According to a reliable source who accurately predicted the date of the June Nintendo Direct, the next one has been moved forward unexpectedly. This has left many wondering why Nintendo would make such a sudden change.
There are currently two major unknowns in the gaming world: when will the highly anticipated GTA 6 trailer be released and when will Nintendo officially reveal their new console, codenamed the Switch 2. In the past, Nintendo has stated that they will announce the new console before April of next year. However, it's difficult to predict if they will make the announcement this year, as it may discourage people from purchasing the current Switch during the holiday season. This is especially concerning as Nintendo has a lineup of exciting releases planned for Christmas.
But according to a reliable leaker, Nintendo has made the decision to move their usual September Direct forward, as well as a new Indie Direct. The reason for this sudden change is still unclear, but there is usually a Nintendo Direct in September and this year, there is plenty to talk about. The leaker, known as Brazil, claims that both the Direct and the Indie World event will take place this month instead of September. This is a big surprise, considering Brazil was spot on with the date of the June Nintendo Direct and was one of the first to predict that the Switch 2 will not be released until 2025.
Unfortunately, the podcast in which Brazil revealed this information was in Portuguese, making it difficult to get an accurate translation. It's unclear what was insider information and what was simply speculation. However, it seems that Brazil's main prediction is that the unspecified presentations have been moved forward to "the next couple of weeks". This suggests that there will be both a Nintendo Direct and an Indie World event, with the latter already being leaked by Brazil.
Further speculations from Brazil suggest that the official announcement of the Switch 2 may happen in October or November, following the pattern of the original Switch's reveal. However, this may not be the best move for Nintendo, as the situation is different this time around. Unlike when the Switch was announced, the Wii U sales were already struggling and not much would be affected by the announcement of a new console. This time, with the Switch's busy autumn release schedule, Nintendo may have a lot on their plate.
One possible reason for moving the Direct forward could be to make room for more than one event this autumn. This would allow Nintendo to showcase individual games such as Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom, Super Mario Party Jamboree, and Mario & Luigi: Brothership. With Zelda set to release on September 26, it makes sense to have a Direct before that. However, Nintendo did release an extensive overview of the game earlier this month, leaving some to question the need for another Direct.
Trying to predict Nintendo's moves is always a tricky task, but considering Brazil's accuracy with the last Nintendo Direct, it's possible that the announcement everyone has been waiting for is just weeks away. As the gaming community eagerly awaits any updates, it's important to remember that there will not be another Nintendo Direct until September. In the meantime, you can stay updated by following us on social media, signing up for our newsletter, and submitting your own letters and features to our website. So let's all sit tight and see what Nintendo has in store for us next.
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