Today is an absolutely massive day for Nintendo fans worldwide! Nintendo just officially announced they’ll be hosting a Nintendo Direct presentation at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET today, September 12, and this one is unprecedented in scale.
Longest Nintendo Direct Ever: 60-Minute Mega Presentation
What’s most striking about this Nintendo Direct is its 60-minute duration. To put this in perspective, typical Nintendo Direct presentations usually run around 40 minutes - this one has a full 20 minutes of additional content!
What does this mean? Clearly Nintendo has prepared an incredibly rich lineup of content to share with players.
The Switch 2 Era Officially Begins
More importantly, this will be the first Nintendo Direct to cover both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 simultaneously. Nintendo explicitly stated in their announcement that these 60 minutes will include game information for both platforms.
Honestly, this news is incredibly exciting. Nintendo Switch 2 related information has had players waiting with bated breath, and we’re finally going to see actual content.
Blockbuster Game Lineup Predictions
Based on industry sources, this Direct will likely reveal the following major content:
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond
This game that fans have waited nearly a decade for finally has a chance to show more actual footage and a release date. The return of the Metroid series is absolutely one of this year’s most anticipated announcements.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
We might see more gameplay footage and mechanics for this mysterious new Pokémon title.
Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary Celebration
September 13 marks exactly 40 years since the original Super Mario Bros. release, and this timing is no coincidence. Expect quite a spectacular celebration.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
This Dynasty Warriors-style game described as a canon prequel to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom may officially debut in this Direct.
How to Watch
Time: 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET / 2 PM UK / 3 PM Europe (Tonight!) Platforms:
Expectations Through the Roof
To be honest, as a longtime Nintendo fan, seeing that 60-minute duration tells me tonight is definitely going to be worth watching. Nintendo usually doesn’t do things without reason, and giving this much time means they’ve really prepared some surprises.
Especially with Switch 2’s first official appearance, this could be one of the most important moments in the gaming industry this year. Just think about it - Switch’s success has already returned Nintendo to its peak, so what kind of innovation will Switch 2 bring?
Whether you’re a die-hard Metroid fan, a Pokémon trainer, or simply want to know what Switch 2 looks like, tonight’s Nintendo Direct absolutely cannot be missed.
Get your popcorn ready - see you tonight!
