Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase: A Warning to Fanboys!

Nintendo fans have been eagerly anticipating news about the Switch's future in 2024, and it seems their questions will soon be answered. A new Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase event has been announced, set to air in less than two days.

The showcase is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET, with an expected runtime of about 25 minutes. It will focus primarily on Nintendo Switch games slated for release in the first half of 2024, particularly highlighting second and third party titles.

This means viewers shouldn't expect much news about Nintendo's own game development, including Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, as Masahiro Sakurai recently confirmed the end of his work on the game.

Speculation about the next generation of Nintendo consoles is also tempered, with reports suggesting its release has been pushed to 2025. This means any major announcements regarding a successor to the Switch are unlikely during this showcase.

While there's no confirmation of fighting game announcements, fans are hopeful for surprises. Titles like Blazing Strike, set to release soon, could potentially make an appearance.

The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase will be available for streaming on Nintendo's official YouTube channel and is expected to be broadcast on Twitch as well. Fans can tune in to see what exciting new titles are coming to their beloved console.