CHECK OUT Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase HERE

Nintendo has confirmed an upcoming Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase set to stream on YouTube, offering 25 minutes of content focused on Nintendo Switch games releasing in the first half of 2024. Unlike regular Nintendo Directs, this showcase will not include first-party titles like "Paper Mario A Thousand-Year-Door" and "Metroid Prime 4" but will feature games from publishers and developers partnering with Nintendo. Notably, this presentation has been labeled as a Nintendo Direct, not the typical "Mini" tag used for such showcases, raising expectations among fans.

The details on what to expect from this showcase are mainly unknown, but leaks suggest that Xbox games on Switch or news on the anticipated Switch 2 console won’t be featured. There is a hint about Game Freak and a possible reference to "Project Dolphin," which could be related to GameCube. Nintendo is unlikely to reveal the Switch 2 this year, with rumors suggesting its release might be pushed to 2025.

When can we watch the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase and what will it cover?

The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase will be available to watch on Nintendo's YouTube channel, scheduled for Wednesday at 3:00 PM. It promises about 25 minutes of reveals and information focused on upcoming Nintendo Switch titles set to release in the first part of 2024, specifically from Nintendo's third-party partners.

Background information on the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase: Nintendo Directs are highly anticipated events where Nintendo presents new information about upcoming games and sometimes hardware. "Partner Showcases" specifically highlight titles being developed by third-party partners which will be available on Nintendo consoles. This particular showcase has raised curiosity due to its title being a full-fledged Nintendo Direct, rather than being designated as a "Mini," which historically implies a smaller scale and scope. This distinction could mean that Nintendo has some notable third-party announcements up its sleeve for Switch owners.