The Nintendo Direct was supposed to take place today, but was postponed for reasons that are now clear to us, according to this insider.

Game news The Nintendo Direct was supposed to take place today, but was postponed for reasons that are now clear to us, according to this insider.

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Nintendo Direct Cancelled?

While the year 2023 was probably a little over-packed in terms of video game releases, the year 2024 is a little behind in filling up its calendar. Don’t panic, last year was rather uneventful, and it’s quite common not to know the exact release date of most games of the year in February. It is precisely for this reason that the beginning of the year is usually the time for publishers to make some announcements through their own conferences. Since the beginning of 2024, we have already been able to get the news Microsoft And no Sony. Nintendo, on the other hand, didn’t really show itself off. However, they are expected to turn the corner this year. In fact, many gamers are waiting for news of a possible new console, even if it was never made official by the Japanese firm. While many fans have now abandoned the idea of ​​a Nintendo Direct in February, one insider confirms that it should in fact happen today before being postponed.

I know no one wants to hear this, but right when the Queen died it’s the truth: I heard earlier in the week that they were talking about postponing (Nintendo, editor’s note.) Nintendo Direct. Xbox Business Update.

Jeff Grubb He is one of the insiders who usually has fairly reliable information. So, based on what he just said, Should be Nintendo Direct today. However, the announcement of the latter was postponed Xbox Business Update Which is going to happen today at 9 pm. A situation that reminded him of the moment when the Japanese firm postponed the date of its Nintendo Direct for the British who lost Queen Elizabeth II on the day of the conference. From there to saying that Microsoft’s announcements are as important as the Queen of England’s, there’s only one step we won’t take. The reason, however, is entirely credible as such competition is not really beneficial to Nintendo or Microsoft who would lose part of their respective audiences.

The Xbox conference is coming up

If you missed the information, It is this evening that Microsoft should clarify the situation regarding the future of their gaming division. As a reminder, in recent days, several very credible rumors have surfaced indicating that games previously exclusive to Xbox and PC may finally be released on PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. A wish that would go towards making it available on Xbox Game PassAny screen that can play games“, as Tim Stewart (Xbox’s CFO) said a few months ago.

It is difficult to know in advance what will be announced this evening, or even if the rumors were true. To find out for sure, you’ll of course have to tune in to the Xbox YouTube channel at 9 p.m. As a reminder, the most likely games to export are currently on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Hi-Fi Rush, paymentAnd especially Sea of ​​Thieves. Even the most optimistic imagine the arrival Starfield, Gears of War And brand new Indiana Jones and the Ancient Circle What we are looking forward to this year. Either way, there are only a few hours left to wait for the truth to emerge from the fiction.