Update: The Nintendo direct planed for Thursday September 6th, 2018 has been delayed to a currently unknown date due to the earthquake that hit Hokkaido on Wednesday.
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Nintendo announced earlier today that on September 6th they will hold a Nintendo Direct that will focus on 3DS and Switch games. The presentation is set to last approximately 35 minutes and will start at 11 p.m. (UK time)/ 6 p.m. (ET)/ 3 p.m. (PT).
This Direct comes only one week after Nintendo’s Nindies Showcase which gave the spotlight to indie games coming to the Switch. The Japanese gaming company hasn’t revealed any information about the games that will be highlighted in the Direct yet, but fans are expecting some information on previously announced titles such as new Super Mario Party!, Pokemon: Let’s Go Pikachu and Pokemon: Let’s Go Eevee all set for release this fall.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which is also scheduled for release later this year, had a dedicated Direct early last month in which newcomers Simon Belmont and King K Rool were announced. Whether the all-star fighting game will once again be showcased so quickly after its Direct remains to be seen.
Nintendo teased in July that they still had unannounced game coming to the Nintendo Switch this Fall which has fueled rumors of ports of New Super Mario Bros. U, Metroid Trilogy Remastered or Pikmin 4, all of which could potentially be announced on Thursday’s presentation. The mention of the 3DS also confirms Nintendo’s desire to keep supporting the handheld despite its age and the Switch’s success and fan can expect to see more on titles such as Luigi’s Mansion and Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr.’s Journey.
The Nintendo Online service is also set to release later this month and it is possible that Nintendo will use tomorrow’s Direct to give Switch owners more information about the service.
The presentation can be watched live Nintendo’s website and on their official Twitch and YouTube channels.