The marquee “Direct” is again

We’ve had Xbox Directs, we’ve had Sony “Directs,” and just about everybody tries to shoehorn “Direct” into their streaming titles today: however the prodigal son has returned. Nintendo is internet hosting a tried and true Nintendo Direct on February 8 at 5PM ET, which is able to run “roughly 40 minutes.”

Right here’s the complete rundown from Nintendo, since I do know you Direct-heads like to get the complete scoop:

“Tune in tomorrow, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. PT for a Nintendo Direct livestream that includes roughly 40 minutes of data principally centered on Nintendo Swap video games launching within the first half of 2023.”

That’s mainly every part I already recapped above: with no additional particular provisos (like “X is not going to be proven”). 40 minutes is a meaty timeframe, and Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom does match into that “first half” bit. For reference, the final correct Direct was held on September 13, 2022.

So far as what to anticipate, we’ll probably see a recap of issues that have been revealed within the final week, like Kirby’s Dream Land Swap additions, in addition to the long-rumored closing launch date (or immediate drop) of Advance Wars Swap. Followers have been ready years to listen to any main updates for Hole Knight: Silksong, amongst different first-party video games like Metroid Prime 4 and Pikmin 4.

Both manner, tune in and observe together with the information on Destructoid’s entrance web page on February 8. Protecting these is sort of a reflex for us!