Nintendo’s big E3 Direct kicks off this afternoon. The roughly 40-minute show will be “focused on Nintendo Switch software, mostly releasing in 2021.”
If you’re interested in tuning into the E3 Direct, here’s what you need to know. First, it kicks off Tuesday, June 15th at 12pm ET/9am PT. Second, there are two places to watch it: YouTube or Twitch. Third, Nintendo will follow the show with a three-hour ‘Treehouse Live,’ where it will demo some of the games it announces during the Direct.
As for what to expect, well, Nintendo has a few anticipated announcements. There are rumours Nintendo plans to show off titles for its long-rumoured 4K Switch console. However, Nintendo did say the show would focus on “Nintendo Switch software,” so don’t expect the company to announce a Switch Pro or similar, more powerful console.
We could see an update to the untitled Breath of the Wild sequel, a new DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and potentially gameplay for the upcoming Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes.
Finally, Nintendo could show off some remastered games, such as the rumoured HD remake of Zelda games Wind Waker and Twilight Princess.
Of course, there could be other surprises at Nintendo’s E3 Direct. And, as with any speculation, we might not see any of the rumoured items during the Direct. We’ll have to wait and see what happens.
