The renowned Japanese multimedia conglomerate, Nintendo, is now getting rumors for an upcoming Nintendo Direct showcase this February 2024 to focus on the latest developments and upcoming releases on its platforms. Massive speculations were brought out last year regarding a massive drop from Nintendo, and this will be with its next-gen portable gaming console, the Switch 2.
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Nintendo Direct 2024: Rumors Claim February Event Is Coming
Based on the previous Nintendo Direct events that the company held, the first showcase of the year points to February for it to commence, and now that it is here, many are talking about the possibility of having one soonest.
Additionally, a YouTuber called Nintendo Prime and insider Nick Baker, rumors are circulating, talking about the Nintendo Direct event taking place this February. To be more specific, this Direct 2024 will commence starting next week.
Baker did not reveal any more information regarding the said Nintendo Direct for February 2024, only the possibility of it taking place soon. Before each Direct event, Nintendo officially announces the showcase, so it is best to anticipate what the company will share in the upcoming week.
What to Expect from the Nintendo Direct this Feb 2024
According to an X account that monitors the events, there would not be a Nintendo Direct coming this February, but these contradicting claims will be proven based on what the Japanese entertainment company has to say.
Still, there are massive expectations for Nintendo to reveal during its Direct event that would start the year, especially as this may bring information about its next-gen console, if not confirming its existence immediately. Moreover, the new games coming to the old-gen Switch or compatible with both may also be relayed during this showcase.
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Nintendo and the Rumors of New Releases
It is widely known that Nintendo is not big on rumors, and the company is cracking down against them before they get big, as well as against massive gaming piracy in the world. However, despite this intolerance, the company was still a hot topic last year because of the speculations on its next-gen console to follow the Switch's footsteps.
Two years ago, there were already talks of a next-generation Switch, following the 2021 release of the Nintendo Switch OLED which is its current latest gaming device. The leaks and speculations were further strengthened thanks to Activision Blizzard's acquisition deal with Microsoft, with many leaked to the world.
Many leaders are also claiming that the Nintendo Switch's next-generation release will arrive this year, offering two variants of the console for the world. Alongside this, Nintendo would also bring in new games, with third-party developers already creating specific ones for the device.
The Nintendo Direct for February 2024 is still a speculation, with the rumor already shaking up the gaming industry for what the showcase will bring for the company's future. While there are no specifics yet on what to expect from the gaming company, massive expectations for the Switch 2 to surface is one key consideration, this and the new titles and experiences to come along.
