Ready for Action: A Preview of Nintendo Direct Livestream – June 21
Gather round, fellow gaming enthusiasts! With the much-anticipated Nintendo Direct livestream around the corner, it’s time to dive into a world of new possibilities and thrilling adventures. Taking place on June 21, the event promises to deliver the latest news, updates, and sneak peeks of upcoming titles from the gaming giant. But first, let’s take a brief trip down memory lane to recap the highlights of the last Nintendo Direct presentation.
A Recap of the Last Nintendo Direct
The previous Nintendo Direct livestream, which took place on February 8, 2023, delighted the gaming community with an exciting lineup of game announcements and vital updates. With a considerable emphasis on the ever-popular Nintendo Switch, the event showcased several highly anticipated titles and franchise updates.
One major reveal was a closer glimpse into the magical world of Pikmin 4, capturing the audience’s attention with its delightful charm. Further excitement incorporated the announcement of a Splatoon 3 Expansion Pass DLC, expanding the game’s colourful universe with new adventures in Inkopolis.
Retro gaming fans were ecstatic to hear about the addition of a selection of Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles to enhance their classic gaming libraries. The event also featured the latest trailer of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, plunging fans into the franchise’s gripping dark storyline.
Enthusiasts of the Xenoblade Chronicles series were introduced to Volume 3 of the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass DLC, unveiling new Challenge Battles and teaming up with a jewel-loving hero. Lastly, an all-new adventure with Mickey and Friends on the mysterious island of Monoth struck a nostalgic chord with the audience, bringing together up to four players in local co-op play.
Speculating the Upcoming Nintendo Direct
With the highly anticipated June 21 Nintendo Direct just around the corner, fans are eager to find out which upcoming Nintendo Switch titles will be showcased. Let’s delve into some leaks and rumours floating around this event and speculate what we might witness during the latest livestream.
Reliable sources, such as Snitch and Pyoro, have hinted towards a new 2D Super Mario game being announced during the event, sans the word “New” in the title. Furthermore, Pyoro has also alluded to the possibility of a remake of the SNES classic, stirring up speculations that this remake might be the fan-favourite Super Mario RPG.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble (Nintendo Switch)
Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD (Nintendo Switch)
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (Nintendo Switch)
Recent news surrounding an unlisted video trailer for Persona 3 Reload has fans hoping for P3 Reload’s arrival on Nintendo Switch in early 2024. The initial video description mentioned the Nintendo Switch platform but has since been removed, leading to anticipation among gamers.
Leaked download cards for Pikmin 4 have surfaced in Japan, revealing new details including Multiplayer Split Screen, Player 2 assists with reticle-shooting, entering the house feature, and new treasures like Fidget Spinners, Origami, and Beach Balls. This leak has given fans an insight into what they can expect for the upcoming Pikmin title.
Pyoro recently tweeted a GIF of Detective Pikachu, sparking rumours about the possibility of a new Detective Pikachu game announcement during the June 21 event. The choice of the GIF has left fans eagerly anticipating an official reveal regarding this potential development.
Mark Your Calendars, The Adventure Awaits
As the Nintendo Direct livestream approaches, expect a rollercoaster ride filled with exhilarating announcements, dazzling gameplay trailers, and plenty of surprises. Mark your calendars and prepare to be swept off your feet on June 21. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest updates on all your favourite Nintendo games and developments!