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A Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st and 6:00 PT / 9:00 AM ET.

 

 

It has been 650 days since the last general Nintendo Direct, which was on February 8th, 2023.

The last non-general Nintendo Direct was a The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct, which aired on March 9th, 2023 — 621 days ago.

 

What is a Nintendo Direct?

 

Nintendo Directs are online presentations or live shows put on by Nintendo, which are used to announce or discuss upcoming games, consoles, amiibo, or other Nintendo-related goodness! These usually air simultaneously on Nintendo’s official YouTube and Twitch channels. Nintendo Directs are highly-anticipated semi-regular events that are sure to excite Nintendo fans — hence the existence of this tool.

The very first Nintendo Direct aired in Japan and North America on October 21st, 2011. Since its debut, Nintendo Directs have expanded to include game-specific broadcasts, indie game showcases, shorter, Nintendo Direct “Minis,” and more.

 

Types of Nintendo Directs

 

Outside of the big Nintendo Directs fans know and love, Nintendo also airs smaller, themed, and/or product-specific Direct presentations throughout the year. Here are all the different types of Nintendo Directs that currently air:

 

TypeTypical DurationContent Shown
Nintendo DirectNintendo Direct Logo25–50 minutesThese are big presentations in which Nintendo announces and/or showcases lots of information about software and/or hardware. These are what we refer to as "general" Nintendo Directs, and what people usually refer to as "Nintendo Directs." Nintendo's annual E3 presentation has been a Nintendo Direct of this size since 2013.
Nintendo Direct MiniNintendo Direct Mini Logo5–15 minutesThese are smaller Nintendo Direct presentations in which Nintendo announces and/or showcases information about software and/or hardware. These tend to focus on a handful of games/products rather than a larger set.
Product-specific Nintendo Direct5–50 minutesThese are special presentations that cover specific software titles, both from Nintendo and third-party developers. These are usually hosted by the game's producer, a member of the development staff, or just use a narrator. Some examples of these include Mr. Sakurai Presents showcases for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighters, as well as the Monster Hunter Direct and Animal Crossing: New Horizons Directs that aired during 2020 and 2021.
Pokémon PresentsBanner-PokemonPresents10–20 minutesThese are presentations that focus exclusively on Pokémon games. Typically, big Pokémon news will be shared via these rather than other types of Nintendo Directs. These types of Directs were called "Pokémon Directs" from their debut on January 28th, 2013 to January 7th, 2020. After that, they have been exclusively called "Pokémon Presents."
Indie World ShowcaseBanner-IndieWorld17–28 minutesThese are presentations that focus on titles by independent game developers. This Direct type was originally only shown in Japan but later began airing in North America and Europe. Previously, these types of Nintendo Directs were referred to as "Nindies Showcase" or "Indie Highlights" presentations.
Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner ShowcaseBanner-NintendoDirectMiniPartnerShowcase8-25 minutesThese are smaller Nintendo Direct presentations that originally aired throughout 2020 in lieu of larger Directs before returning in 2022. These include information about games from Nintendo's developing and publishing partners.

 

Retired Nintendo Direct presentation types

 

Nintendo has also stopped airing certain types of Nintendo Directs. Here’s a list of all the discontinued Direct types:

 

TypeTypical DurationContent Shown
Nintendo Direct MicroNintendo Direct Micro Logo17:12This was a type of presentation that only aired once, on June 1st, 2015. It mainly showcased Nintendo 3DS titles. Although the the Nintendo Direct Mini debuted before the Nintendo Direct Micro, the Micro has since been replaced by the Mini.
Nintendo 3DS DirectNintendo 3DS Direct Logo30-50 minutesThese were Nintendo Direct presentations in which Nintendo shared information about software and hardware related to Nintendo 3DS and 2DS consoles. Only six of these ever aired, with the last airing on September 1st, 2016. However, information about Nintendo 3DS games continued to appear in other types of Directs after this type was retired.
Wii U DirectWii U Direct Logo30-50 minutesThese were Nintendo Direct presentations in which Nintendo shared information about software and hardware related to the Wii U. Only five of these ever aired, with the last airing on January 23rd, 2013. However, information about Wii U games continued to appear in other types of Directs after this type was retired.
Nindies ShowcaseNindies Showcase Logo10-30 minutesThese were Direct presentations that showcased titles by independent game developers. Only five of these ever aired, with the last airing on March 20th, 2019. This type of presentation was only shown in North America and Europe and was eventually replaced by "Indie World Showcase" Directs.
Indie HighlightsIndie Highlights Logo17-23 minutesThese were Direct presentations that showcased titles by independent game developers. Only two of these ever aired, with the last airing on January 23rd, 2019. This type of presentation was only shown in Europe and was eventually replaced by "Indie World Showcase" Directs.

 

How often is there a Nintendo Direct?

 

General Nintendo Directs (the long ones full of big announcements) are held at least three times a year, with smaller presentations sprinkled on dates in-between. These typically air specifically during February, June, and September, although there are exceptions.

Let’s take a look at 2021’s Nintendo Direct line-up, for example: There were three general Nintendo Directs on the dates of September 22nd, June 15th (Nintendo’s E3 presentation), and February 16th.

2020 was different than previous years due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic affecting game development and Nintendo’s internal processes, so there were no big general Nintendo Directs that year (instead, these were replaced by “Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcases”).

In 2019, there were four general Nintendo Directs on the dates of September 4th, June 11th (Nintendo’s E3 presentation), May 15th, and February 13th. In 2018, there were three general Nintendo Directs on the dates of September 13th, June 12th (another of Nintendo’s E3 presentations), and March 8th.

Between those, though, were smaller presentations like Indie World streams, game-specific Directs/presentations, and more.

 

Which year had the most Nintendo Directs?

 

2013 had the most Nintendo Direct presentations by far, with 30 total across regions. Below, you can see a full breakdown of the types of Nintendo Directs that aired each year since their debut in 2011. All retired Direct types (see above) are bucketed into one column.

 

YearGeneral Nintendo DirectsNintendo Direct MinisProduct-Specific Nintendo DirectsPokémon PresentsIndie World ShowcasesNintendo Direct Mini: Partner ShowcasesRetired Types of Nintendo DirectsTotal Nintendo Directs
202310010002
202220321109
2021304230012
2020018334019
2019404230215
2018313020312
2017308100214
201610510018
2015605000112
2014409000316
20139710100330
20121072000423
201120000002

 

What days do Nintendo Directs usually air?

 

Given past Direct scheduling, Nintendo Directs most commonly air on Wednesdays, with announcements usually a day or two before.

 

What was the longest Nintendo Direct drought/gap between presentations?

 

The longest gap between general Nintendo Directs is the one between the September 4th, 2019 general Direct and the February 17th, 2021 general Direct. This record gap is 531 days.

 

What was the longest Nintendo Direct?

 

The longest general Nintendo Direct aired on Wednesday, February 17th, 2021, and was a whopping 50 minutes and 45 seconds long. However, there was a non-general Nintendo Direct that was actually longer than that: The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents “Terry Bogard” presentation, which aired on Wednesday, November 6th, 2019, was 51 minutes and 5 seconds long.

 

How long is the average Nintendo Direct?

 

Based on past presentations, the average length of a general Nintendo Direct is about 40 minutes and 35 seconds.

 

List of all Nintendo Directs

 

There have been a ton of Nintendo Directs since they launched back in 2011, including general Directs, game-specific ones, and Nindies/Indie World showcases. See the full list of all Nintendo Direct presentations below, including their name, what games they discussed, their air date and time, length, when they were announced, and in what regions they aired.

 

Presentation TitleCoverageAnnouncedAir DateTimeLengthRegions
The Super Mario Bros. Movie DirectWorld premiere of the final trailer for The Super Mario Bros. MovieWednesday, February 22nd, 2023Thursday, March 9th, 20232 p.m. PT06:53Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Pokémon PresentsUpdates on Pokémon series apps and games, including Pokémon Sleep and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's DLC, The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero.Tuesday, February 21st, 2023Monday, February 27th, 20236 a.m.25:47Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectNintendo Switch games releasing in the first half of 2023, including Pikmin 4, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Expansion Pass DLC, Samba de Amigo: Party Central, Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC, Splatoon 3: Expansion Pass DLC, Fire Emblem Engage Expansion Pass DLC, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie, Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection, Game Boy and Game Boy Advance titles on Nintendo Switch Online, Metroid Prime Remastered, Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, PROFESSOR LAYTON and The New World of Steam, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — Booster Course Pass DLC - Wave 4, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomTuesday, February 7th, 2023Wednesday, February 8th, 20232 p.m. PT44:22Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
The Super Mario Bros. Movie DirectWorld premiere of the second trailer for The Super Mario Bros. Movie.Monday, November 28th, 2022Tuesday, November 29th, 20222 p.m. PT5:27Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie World ShowcaseIndie games coming to Nintendo Switch, including Venba, Goodbye World, Have a Nice Death, Aka, Pepper Grinder, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly, ONI: Road to the Mightiest Oni, Desta: The Memories Between, A Space for the Unbound, Dordogne, Botany Manor, Blanc, Once Upon a Jester, and Sports StoryMonday, November 7th, 2022Wednesday, November 9th, 20229 a.m. PT25:45North America, Europe, Australia
The Super Mario Bros. Movie DirectThe Super Mario Bros. MovieTuesday, October 4th, 2022Thursday, October 6th, 20221:05 p.m. PT45:05Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectNintendo Switch games releasing in 2022 and 2023, including Fire Emblem Engage, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, FATAL FRAME: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse, Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe, Rune Factory 3 Special, STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life, Pikmin 4, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the KingdomMonday, September 12th, 2022Tuesday, September 13th, 20227 a.m. PT45:23Japan, North America, Europe (not livestreamed due to the death of Queen Elizabeth II five days earlier), Australia
Splatoon 3 DirectSplatoon 3August 8th, 2022August 10th, 20226 a.m. PT31:58Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Pokémon PresentsUpdates on Pokémon games, including Pokémon Scarlet and VioletAugust 1st, 2022August 3rd, 20226 a.m. PT19:11Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner ShowcaseThird-party games for Nintendo Switch, including Super Bomberman R 2, Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection, PAC-MAN WORLD Re-PAC, Little Noah: Scion of Paradise, Doraemon Story of Seasons: Friends of the Great Kingdom, Harvestella, Persona 3 Portable, Persona 4 Golden, and Persona 5 RoyalMonday, June 27th, 2022Tuesday, June 28th, 20226 a.m. PT26:05Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 DirectXenoblade Chronicles 3Monday, June 20th, 2022Wednesday, June 22nd, 20227 a.m. PT24:25North America, Europe, Japan
Indie World ShowcaseIndie games for Nintendo Switch, including Gunbrella, Ooblets, and Totally Accurate Battle SimulatorTuesday, May 10th, 2022Wednesday, May 11th, 20227 a.m. PT24:52North America, Europe, Australia
Pokémon PresentsPokémon games and updates, including Pokémon Scarlet and VioletThursday, February 24th, 2022Sunday, February 27th, 20226 a.m. PT13:59Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectNintendo Switch games releasing in 2022, including Fire Emblem: Three Hopes, Chrono Chross: The Radical Dreamers, Mario Strikers: Battle League, Nintendo Switch Sports, the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Park, and Xenoblade Chronicles 3Tuesday, February 8th, 2022Wednesday, February 9th, 20222 p.m. PT40:48Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie World ShowcaseIndie games for Nintendo Switch, including Aliisha: The Oblivion of the Twin Goddesses, Loco Motive, After Love EP, and OlliOlli WorldTuesday, December 14th, 2021Wednesday, December 15th, 20219 a.m. PT24:07North America, Europe, Australia
Animal Crossing: New Horizons DirectAnimal Crossing: New Horizons' Ver. 2.0 update, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise DLCThursday, September 23rd, 2021 (confirmed to air at later date), Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 (date and time confirmed)Friday, October 15th, 20217 a.m. PT23:11Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents “Sora”Sora DLC for Super Smash Bros. UltimateThursday, September 23rd, 2021Tuesday, October 5th, 20217 a.m. PT42:16Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Nintendo DirectNintendo Switch games and merchandise, including Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, Triangle Strategy, Kirby and the Forgotten Land, Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack, the Super Mario animated film, Splatoon 3, and Bayonetta 3Wednesday, September 22nd, 2021Thursday, September 23rd, 20213 p.m. PT40:35Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Pokémon PresentsPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and mobile Pokémon gamesFriday, August 13th, 2021Wednesday, August 18th, 20216 a.m. PT27:28Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Indie World ShowcaseIndie games for the Nintendo Switch, including Bomb Rush Cyberfunk, Tetris Effect: Connected, and Shovel Knight Pocket DungeonTuesday, August 10th, 2021Wednesday, August 11th, 20219 a.m. PT22:27North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Kazuya"Kazuya DLC for Super Smash Bros. UltimateTuesday, June 15th, 2021Monday, June 28th, 20216 a.m. PT40:49Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Nintendo Direct: E3 2021Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC fighter Kazuya, Metroid Dread, Mario Party Superstars, WarioWare: Get It Together!, and the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildWednesday, June 2nd, 2021Tuesday, June 15th, 20219 a.m. PT38:51Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Indie World ShowcaseIndie games for Nintendo Switch, including OXENFREE II: Lost SignalsTuesday, April 13th, 2021Wednesday, April 14th, 20219 a.m. PT21:39Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra"Pyra/Mythra DLC for Super Smash Bros. UltimateWednesday, February 24th, 2021Thursday, March 4th, 20216 a.m. PT36:39Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Pokémon Presents25th anniversary of Pokémon, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, New Pokémon SnapThursday, February 25th, 2021Friday, February 26th, 20212 p.m. PT20:26Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Nintendo DirectPyra / Mythra DLC for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout, Mario Golf: Super Rush, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Expansion Pass, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, Splatoon 3, other announcementsTuesday, February 16th, 2021Wednesday, February 17th, 20212 p.m. PT50:45Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Nintendo World DirectSuper Nintendo WorldThursday, December 17th, 2020Friday, December 18th, 20203 p.m. PT15:31Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Sephiroth"Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCThursday, December 10th, 2020Thursday, December 17th, 20202 p.m. PT37:24Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Indie World ShowcaseAmong Us, Spelunky, Spelunky 2, Grindstone, and more indie games for Nintendo Switch.Monday, December 14th, 2020Tuesday, December 15th, 20209 a.m. PT17:15Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner ShowcaseBravely Default II, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, No More Heroes III, and moreWednesday, October 28th, 2020Wednesday, October 28th, 20207 a.m. PT19:01Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Mr. Sakurai Presents "Steve & Alex"Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCThursday, October 1st, 2020Saturday, October 3rd, 20207:30 a.m. PT45:43Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Monster Hunter DirectMonster Hunter Rise, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of RuinThursday, September 17th, 2020 (surprise airing after Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase)Thursday, September 17th, 20207:15 a.m. PT16:17Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea
Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner ShowcaseOri and the Will of the Wisps, Disgaea 6, Rune Factory 5, Hades, Balan Wonderworld, and other games from Nintendo's third-party partnersWednesday, September 16th, 2020Thursday, September 17th, 20207 a.m. PT15:37Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary DirectSuper Mario 3D All-Stars, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, Super Mario 35, and other Mario 35th Anniversary gamesThursday, September 3rd, 2020Thursday, September 3rd, 20206 a.m. PT16:14Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner ShowcaseKingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory, Collection of SaGa: Final Fantasy Legend, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, Just Dance 2021, and other games from Nintendo's third-party partnersWednesday, August 26th, 2020Wednesday, August 26th, 20207 a.m. PT11:47Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie World ShowcaseIndie games for Nintendo SwitchMonday, August 17th, 2020Tuesday, August 18th, 20209 a.m. PT23:19North America, Europe
Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner ShowcaseCadence of Hyrule DLC and physical release, Rogue Company, WWE 2K Battlegrounds, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster, Shin Megami Tensei VSunday, July 19th, 2020Monday, July 20th, 20207 a.m. PT8:13Japan, North America, Europe
Pokémon PresentsPokémon UniteWednesday, June 17th, 2020Wednesday, June 24th, 20206 a.m. PT11:06Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Min Min"Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLCFriday, June 19th, 2020Monday, June 22nd, 20207 a.m. PT35:26Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Pokémon PresentsPokémon Café Mix, New Pokémon Snap, Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC Expansion Pass - Part 1: The Isle of ArmorTuesday, June 16th, 2020Wednesday, June 17th, 20206 a.m. PT10:51Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong
Nintendo Direct MiniNintendo Switch games in 2020Thursday, March 26th, 2020Thursday, March 26th, 20207 a.m. PT28:56Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie World ShowcaseIndie games for the Nintendo SwitchMonday, March 16th, 2020Tuesday, March 17th, 202010 a.m. PT19:09North America, Europe
Animal Crossing: New Horizons DirectAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsTuesday. February 18th, 2020February 20th, 20206 a.m. PT27:47Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Byleth"
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Byleth DLC, Fighters Pass Vol. 2Tuesday, January 14th, 2020Thursday, January 16th, 20206 a.m. PT38:41Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Pokémon DirectPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX, Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion PassTuesday, January 7th, 2020Thursday, January 9th, 20206:30 a.m. PT20:41Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong
Indie World ShowcaseIndie games for the Nintendo SwitchMonday, December 9th, 2019Tuesday, December 10th, 201910 a.m. PT20:23Japan, North America, Europe
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Terry Bogard"Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Terry DLCMonday, November 4th, 2019Wednesday, November 6th, 20195 a.m. PT51:05Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Nintendo DirectNintendo Switch games, with a focus on Luigi's Mansion 3 and Pokémon Sword and ShieldTuesday, September 3rd, 2019Wednesday, September 4th, 20193 p.m. PST38:45Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Banjo & Kazooie"Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Banjo & Kazooie DLCWednesday, September 4th, 2019Wednesday, September 4th, 20193:40 p.m. PST25:14Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Indie World ShowcaseIndie games for the Nintendo SwitchFriday, August 16th, 2019Monday, August 19th, 20196 a.m. PST23:56North America, Europe
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Hero"Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Hero DLCSunday, July 28th, 2019Tuesday, July 30th, 20196 a.m. PT21:34Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Nintendo Direct: E3 2019Nintendo Switch gamesTuesday, June 11, 20199 a.m. PST42:52Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Pokémon DirectPokémon Sword and ShieldMonday, May 27th, 2019Wednesday, June 5th, 20196 a.m. PT16:42Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong
Indie World ShowcaseIndie games for the Nintendo SwitchThursday, May 30th, 2019Friday, May 31st, 201912 a.m. PT17:17Japan
Nintendo DirectSuper Mario Maker 2Tuesday, May 14th, 2019Wednesday, May 15th, 20193 p.m. PT17:29Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – New Content ApproachingSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate Joker DLCTuesday, April 16th, 2019Tuesday, April 16th, 20195 p.m. PT15:28Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Nindies Spring Showcase 2019Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchMonday, March 18th, 2019Wednesday, March 20th, 20199 a.m. PT25:17North America
Pokémon DirectPokémon Sword and ShieldTuesday, February 26th, 2019Wednesday, February 27th, 20196 a.m. PT7:01Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong
Nintendo DirectNintendo Switch games, with a focus on Fire Emblem: Three HousesTuesday, February 12th, 2019Wednesday, February 13th, 20192 p.m. PT36:45Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Indie HighlightsNintendo Switch indie titlesTuesday, January 22nd, 2019Wednesday, January 23rd, 20196 a.m. PT16:41Europe
Indie WorldIndie games for the Nintendo SwitchWednesday, December 26th, 2018Thursday, December 27th, 201810 p.m. PT28:27Japan
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DirectFinal Direct for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate before launchTuesday, October 30th, 2018Thursday, November 1st, 20187 a.m. PT40:50Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Nintendo DirectNintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS gamesWednesday, September 12th, 2018
(Originally announced on Wednesday, September 5th, 2018 for a Thursday, September 6th, 2018 air date, but delayed due to the Hokkaido earthquake)		Thursday, September 13th, 20183 p.m. PT38:13Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Dragalia Lost Mobile DirectDragalia LostTuesday, August 28th, 2018Wednesday, August 29th, 20188:30 p.m. PT13:34Japan, North America
Nindies Showcase Summer 2018Thursday, August 23rd, 2018Tuesday, August 28th, 20189 a.m. PT15:55North America
Indie HighlightsIndie games for the Nintendo SwitchMonday, August 20th, 2018Monday, August 20th, 20184 a.m. PT22:40Europe
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DirectSuper Smash Bros. UltimateSunday, August 5th, 2018Wednesday, August 8th, 201826:58Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Nintendo Direct: E3 2018Nintendo Switch games, with a focus on Super Smash Bros. UltimateTuesday, June 12, 20189 a.m. PT42:45Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Indie WorldIndie games for the Nintendo SwitchThursday, May 10th, 2018Friday, May 11th, 201822:04Japan
Nindies Showcase Spring 2018Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchFriday, March 16th, 2018Tuesday, March 20th, 20189 a.m. PT11:42North America, Europe
Nintendo DirectNintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS games, with a focus on Mario Tennis AcesWednesday, March 7th, 2018Thursday, March 8th, 20182 p.m. PT34:17Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct MiniSpring-Summer 2018 Nintendo Switch gamesThursday, January 11th, 2018Thursday, January 11th, 201814:22Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 DirectXenoblade Chronicles 2Friday, November 3rd, 2017Tuesday, November 7th, 20176 a.m. PT16:35Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Animal Crossing Mobile DirectAnimal Crossing: Pocket CampMonday, October 23rd, 2017Tuesday, October 24th, 20178 p.m. PT13:45Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectNintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS games, with a focus on Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Super Mario OdysseyMonday, September 11th, 2017Wednesday, September 13th, 20173 p.m. PT45:49Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nindies Showcase Summer 2017Indie games for the Nintendo SwitchMonday, August 28th, 2017Wednesday, August 30th, 201710 a.m. PT22:03North America
Splatoon 2 DirectSplatoon 2Monday, July 3rd, 2017Thursday, July 6th, 20177 a.m. PT26:42Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Dragon Quest XI DirectDragon Quest XIMonday, June 19th, 2017Wednesday, June 21st, 201714:10Japan
Nintendo Spotlight: E3 2017Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS gamesThursday, May 11th, 2017Tuesday, June 13th, 20179 a.m. PT24:48Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong
Pokémon DirectPokkén Tournament DX, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Pokémon Gold and Silver (Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console)Monday, June 5th, 2017Tuesday, June 6th, 20177 a.m. PT8:10Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong
ARMS DirectARMS (plus a small segment on Splatoon 2)Tuesday, May 16th, 2017Wednesday, May 17th, 20173 p.m. PT22:42Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectNintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS games, with a focus on ARMS and Splatoon 2Monday, April 10th, 2017Wednesday, April 12th, 20173 p.m. PT35:50Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nindies ShowcaseIndie games for the Nintendo SwitchThursday, February 23rd, 2017Tuesday, February 28th, 20179 a.m. PT18:00North America, Europe
Special Video from Producer of Fire EmblemFire Emblem gamesMonday, February 13, 20178:55Hong Kong, Taiwan
Fire Emblem DirectFire Emblem games, including Fire Emblem Warriors and Fire Emblem HeroesThursday, January 12th, 2017 (confirmed to air at later date), Tuesday, January 17th, 2017 (date and time confirmed)Wednesday, January 18th, 20172 p.m. PT19:04Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Switch PresentationNintendo Switch hardware and softwareThursday, October 20th, 2016 (date confirmed), Tuesday, December 13th, 2016 (time confirmed)Thursday, January 12th, 20178 p.m. PT1:24:42Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, Hong Kong
Miitopia DirectMiitopiaSaturday, November 5, 201617:14Japan
Animal Crossing DirectAnimal CrossingWednesday, November 2, 201616:29Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Monster Hunter XX DirectMonster Hunter XXThursday, October 27, 201622:10Japan
Nintendo 3DS DirectNintendo 3DS gamesThursday, September 1, 201633:30Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Culdcept Revolt DirectCuldcept RevoltWednesday, June 22, 201628:11Japan
Culdcept Revolt DirectCuldcept RevoltWednesday, May 11, 201624:02Japan
Nintendo DirectWii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesThursday, March 3, 201641:25Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Pokémon DirectPokémon Sun and Moon and 20th anniversaryFriday, February 26, 2016Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U – Final Video PresentationSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U DLCTuesday, December 15, 2015Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea
Nintendo DirectWii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesThursday, November 12, 2015Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesTuesday, June 16, 2015Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U - New Content ApproachingSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U DLCSunday, June 14, 2015Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea
Nintendo Direct MicroNintendo 3DS gamesMonday, June 1, 2015North America
Nintendo DirectWii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesSunday, May 31, 2015Japan
Splatoon DirectSplatoonThursday, May 7, 2015Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Xenoblade Chronicles X DirectXenoblade Chronicles XFriday, April 24, 2015North America
Nintendo DirectWii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesWednesday, April 1, 2015Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectNew Nintendo 3DS reveal and 3DS gamesThursday, March 19, 2015South Korea
Xenoblade Chronicles X DirectXenoblade Chronicles XFriday, February 6, 2015Japan
Nintendo DirectNew Nintendo 3DS reveal, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesWednesday, January 14, 2015Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectWii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesWednesday, November 5, 2014Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact ExtravaganzaSuper Smash Bros. for Wii UThursday, October 23, 2014Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Monster Hunter 4G DirectMonster Hunter 4GWednesday, October 8, 2014Japan
Nintendo 3DS DirectNintendo 3DS gamesWednesday, September 24, 2014Australia
Bayonetta 2 DirectBayonetta 2Thursday, September 4, 2014Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo 3DS DirectNintendo 3DS gamesFriday, August 29, 2014Japan
Hyrule Warriors DirectHyrule WarriorsMonday, August 4, 2014Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo 3DS DirectNintendo 3DS gamesFriday, July 11, 2014Japan
Yo-kai Watch 2 DirectYo-kai Watch 2Friday, July 4, 2014Japan
Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2014Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesTuesday, June 10, 2014Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea
Tomodachi Life DirectTomodachi LifeThursday, May 29, 2014South Korea
Mario Kart 8 DirectMario Kart 8Wednesday, April 30, 2014Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Tomodachi Life DirectTomodachi LifeThursday, April 10, 2014North America, Europe, Australia
Super Smash Bros. DirectSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii UTuesday, April 8, 2014Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectWii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesThursday, February 13, 2014Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectNintendo 3DS gamesFriday, January 17, 2014South Korea
Nintendo DirectWii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesWednesday, December 18, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre District DirectNintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre DistrictWednesday, November 27, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct MiniNintendo 3DS and Wii U Download softwareThursday, November 14, 2013Japan
Nintendo DirectNintendo 3DS and Wii U gamesWednesday, November 13, 2013North America, Europe, Australia
Monster Hunter 4 DirectMonster Hunter 4Tuesday, November 12, 2013South Korea
Nintendo Direct MiniDaigasso! Band Brothers PTuesday, October 29, 2013Japan
Nintendo DirectPokémon X and Y, Monster Hunter 4Thursday, October 10, 2013South Korea
Nintendo DirectWii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesTuesday, October 1, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Wii Fit U DirectWii Fit UWednesday, September 18, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Monster Hunter 4 DirectMonster Hunter 4Sunday, September 8, 2013Japan
Pokémon X and Y DirectPokémon X and YWednesday, September 4, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
The Wonderful 101 DirectThe Wonderful 101Friday, August 9, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectWii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesWednesday, August 7, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct MiniNintendo 3DS and Wii U gamesThursday, July 18, 2013North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct MiniNintendo 3DS and Wii U gamesWednesday, July 3, 2013Japan
Pikmin 3 DirectPikmin 3Wednesday, June 26, 2013Japan
Nintendo Direct @ E3 2013Wii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesTuesday, June 11, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia, South Korea
Nintendo DirectMonster Hunter 4, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney − Dual DestiniesMonday, May 27, 2013Japan
Nintendo DirectWii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesFriday, May 17, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectYear of Luigi and Nintendo 3DS gamesWednesday, April 17, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Tomodachi Collection: New Life DirectTomodachi Collection: New LifeWednesday, April 3, 2013Japan
Nintendo Direct MiniNintendo 3DS gamesMonday, April 1, 2013Japan
Nintendo Direct MiniFlipnote Studio 3DWednesday, March 13, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct MiniTomodachi Collection: New LifeTuesday, March 12, 2013Japan
Nintendo 3DS DirectNintendo 3DS gamesThursday, February 21, 2013Japan
Nintendo 3DS DirectYear of Luigi and Nintendo 3DS gamesThursday, February 14, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Animal Crossing: New Leaf DirectAnimal Crossing: New LeafFriday, February 1, 2013Japan
Animal Crossing: New Leaf DirectAnimal Crossing: New LeafThursday, January 24, 2013South Korea
Wii U DirectWii U games, Miiverse and Virtual ConsoleWednesday, January 23, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Pokémon DirectPokémon X and YTuesday, January 8, 2013Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct MiniDragon Quest XWednesday, December 19, 2012Japan
Wii U DirectNiconicoThursday, December 6, 2012Japan
Nintendo DirectWii U and Nintendo 3DS gamesWednesday, December 5, 2012Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct MiniNew Super Mario Bros. 2Tuesday, November 27, 2012Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Wii U DirectWii U interface and MiiverseWednesday, November 14, 2012Japan, North America
Wii U DirectWii U, system apps and gamesWednesday, November 7, 2012Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectNintendo 3DS gamesWednesday, October 31, 2012South Korea
Nintendo DirectNintendo 3DS gamesThursday, October 25, 2012Japan, North America
Animal Crossing: New Leaf DirectAnimal Crossing: New LeafFriday, October 5, 2012Japan
Nintendo DirectNintendo 3DS gamesThursday, October 4, 2012Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct MiniNintendo 3DS XL & Nintendo eShopWednesday, October 3, 2012Japan
Nintendo Direct MiniNew Super Mario Bros. 2Tuesday, October 2, 2012North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct MiniNew Super Mario Bros. 2Friday, September 28, 2012Japan
Wii U DirectWii U gamesThursday, September 13, 2012Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct MiniBrain Age: Concentration TrainingFriday, September 7, 2012Japan
Nintendo DirectNintendo 3DS and Wii gamesWednesday, August 29, 2012Japan
Dragon Quest X DirectDragon Quest XMonday, July 30, 2012Japan
Nintendo Direct MiniBrain Age: Concentration TrainingWednesday, July 18, 2012Japan
Nintendo DirectNintendo 3DS XL reveal, Nintendo 3DS and Wii gamesThursday, June 21, 2012Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct Pre-E3 2012Wii U built-in softwareSunday, June 3, 2012Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectNintendo 3DS and Wii gamesSaturday, April 21, 2012Japan, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectNintendo 3DS and Super Mario 3D LandSaturday, April 14, 2012South Korea
Nintendo DirectNintendo 3DS and Wii gamesWednesday, February 22, 2012Japan, North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo DirectNintendo 3DS and Wii gamesTuesday, December 27, 2011Japan
Nintendo DirectNintendo 3DS and Wii gamesFriday, October 21, 2011Japan, North America