June 21st 2023.
The gaming community is abuzz with speculation ahead of the upcoming Nintendo Direct, wondering what the tech giant will announce. Many hope for the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2, but with its launch likely to be in 2024, it may be too early to know for sure.
One thing that is certain is that the Direct will likely feature the next batch of booster pack courses for Mario Kart, which is due in August. It's also possible that Nintendo could surprise us with a few remasters, such as Super Mario Galaxy 2, F-Zero GX, and Zelda: The Wind Waker. However, with the release of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom, many are content to enjoy that for the time being and are not expecting any jaw-dropping reveals.
The market for gaming subscriptions is also of interest, especially with the release of the PlayStation 5 bundle which comes with two years of PS Plus Premium. Despite the bundle being a costly option, many are still taking it up due to the sheer number of games included. This goes to show that people are willing to pay for subscriptions, but only if they can see the value in it.
It will be interesting to see what Nintendo Direct has in store for us. Will it be a tame show as expected or will there be something surprising? We’ll soon find out.
Will the Switch 2 be announced today? That's the big question everyone is asking as the Nintendo Direct draws near. We know that one reader is hoping to hear about John Wick Hex, and it's likely that the Direct will be 40 minutes long. But will they be able to fit in the announcement of the upcoming console?
It's possible that the Switch 2 will launch next spring or winter 2024, but it's too early to tell for sure. We do know that Metroid Prime 4 will be a cross-gen game, and it will launch on both the Switch and the new console. It's hard to predict what Nintendo has in store, but it would be great if they had a mic drop moment.
However, the only prediction we can make with any degree of confidence is that the next batch of booster pack courses for Mario Kart will be revealed, and they'll be available pretty much straight away. Other than that, Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom is sure to keep us busy for some time.
It would be nice if Nintendo could announce Conker's Bad Fur Day being added to the N64 online line-up, but that's not likely to happen. We're also expecting the hugely expensive PlayStation 5 bundle to make tons of money, even though the two years' worth of PS Plus Premium doesn't seem to be worth it.
It's clear that the gaming market is changing, and it's impossible to know what will be revealed during the Nintendo Direct. We'll have to wait and see what surprises they have in store.
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