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'''Nintendo Direct''' is an online video service provided by Nintendo, with the purpose of providing information on new and upcoming games or features in games being developed for Nintendo platforms, billed as "A new online home for exclusive Nintendo news-broadcast directly to you, the player." It provides a video service similar to the [[Nintendo Channel]] for the [[Wii]].
  
Nintendo Direct is an online video service provided by Nintendo. It is billed as "A new online home for exclusive Nintendo news-broadcast directly to you, the player."  It provides a video service similar to the Nintendo Channel for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo Video for the Nintendo 3DS.  Users are able to view and watch information on upcoming video games that are being produced for Nintendo consoles and handhelds. This includes info from the Mario, Legend of Zelda, and Pokémon series, along with many others.
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The Nintendo Direct format was started in North America and Japan with a simultaneous broadcast in October of 2011. The format would later be brought to Europe and Australia in February 2012, and even later to South Korea in April 2012. Nintendo Directs were primarily hosted worldwide by [[Satoru Iwata]] before his passing, though depending on region they have also been hosted by [[Reggie Fils-Aimé]] in North America and [[Satoru Shibata]] in Europe. Nintendo Directs are streamed via {{wp|YouTube}}, {{wp|Twitch.tv|Twitch}}, {{wp|Ustream}}, and in Japan {{wp|NicoNico}}. Nintendo Directs can cover games in general, games for a specific console, or specific games.
  
==Series featured==
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In 2013, Nintendo would forgo the traditional E3 press conference in favor of a Nintendo Direct. The following year, the format was adapted into the '''Nintendo Digital Event''', featuring both game reveals and developer interviews, which has been used as the standard Nintendo Direct format ever since.
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* {{ser|The Legend of Zelda}}
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After the death of fourth president Satoru Iwata in July 2015, it was uncertain whether Nintendo Direct broadcasts would continue, as there was not a presentation in the months after his passing. However, Nintendo would release a statement in September assuring that the Nintendo Direct format would not be discontinued<ref>[http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/09/15/nintendo-directs-will-continue Nintendo Directs Will Continue]. IGN (September 15, 2015). Retrieved October 28, 2015.</ref>, with a new Nintendo Direct broadcast being announced for November 12 some time afterward.
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* {{ser|Yoshi|Yoshi series}}
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==List of presentations==
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===2011===
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{| class="wikitable" width="40%"
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!width="50%"|Broadcast
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!Regions
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/11.21.11|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Oct. 21, 2011
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|North America, Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/12.27.11 (JP)|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Dec. 27, 2011
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|Japan
 +
|}
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===2012===
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{| class="wikitable" width="40%"
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!width="50%"|Broadcast
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!width="25%"|Air date
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!Regions
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/2.22.12|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Feb. 22, 2012
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/4.14.12 (SK)|Nintendo Direct]]
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|April 14, 2012
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|South Korea
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/4.21.12|Nintendo Direct]]
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|April 21, 2012
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|Japan, Europe, Australia
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/6.3.12|Nintendo Direct Pre E3 2012]]
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|June 3, 2012
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/6.21.12|Nintendo Direct]]
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|June 21, 2012
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/7.18.12 (JP)|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
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|July 18, 2012
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|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/7.30.12 (JP)|Dragon Quest X Direct]]
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|July 30, 2012
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|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/8.29.12 (JP)|Nintendo Direct]]
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|August 29, 2012
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/9.7.12 (JP)|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
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|Sep. 7, 2012
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/9.13.12|Wii U Preview Presentation]]
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|Sep. 13, 2012
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/9.28.12|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
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|Sep. 28, 2012
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/10.2.12|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
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|Oct. 2, 2012
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|North America, Europe, Australia
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/10.4.12 (EU)|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Oct. 4, 2012
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|Europe, Australia
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/10.5.12 (JP)|Animal Crossing: New Leaf Direct]]
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|Oct. 5, 2012
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/10.25.12|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Oct. 25, 2012
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/10.31.12 (SK)|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Oct. 31, 2012
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|South Korea
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/11.7.12|Wii U Direct]]
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|Nov. 7, 2012
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/11.14.12|Wii U Direct]]
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|Nov. 14, 2012
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|North America, Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/11.27.12|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
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|Nov. 27, 2012
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/12.5.12|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Dec. 5, 2012
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|Worldwide
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/12.19.12 (JP)|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
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|Dec. 19, 2012
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|Japan
 +
|-
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|}
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===2013===
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{| class="wikitable" width="40%"
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!width="50%"|Broadcast
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!width="25%"|Air date
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!Regions
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/1.8.13|Pokémon Direct]]
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|January 8/9, 2013
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/1.23.13|Wii U Direct]]
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|January 23, 2013
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/1.24.13 (SK)|Animal Crossing: New Leaf Direct]]
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|January 24, 2013
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|South Korea
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/2.1.13 (JP)|Animal Crossing: New Leaf Direct]]
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|February 1, 2013
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/2.14.13 (JP)|Nintendo 3DS Direct: Luigi Special]]
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|rowspan=3|February 14, 2013
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/2.14.13 (NA)|Nintendo Direct]]
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|North America
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/2.14.13 (EU)|Nintendo 3DS Direct]]
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|Europe, Australia
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/2.21.13 (JP)|Nintendo 3DS Direct]]
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|February 21, 2013
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/3.12.13 (JP)|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
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|March 12, 2013
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/3.13.13|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
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|March 13, 2013
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/4.1.13 (JP)|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
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|April 1, 2013
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/4.3.13 (JP)|Tomodachi Collection: New Life Direct]]
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|April 3, 2013
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/4.17.13 (JP)|Nintendo 3DS Direct: Luigi Special 2]]
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|rowspan=3|April 17, 2013
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/4.17.13 (NA)|Nintendo Direct]]
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|North America
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/4.17.13 (EU)|Nintendo 3DS Direct]]
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|Europe, Australia
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/5.17.13 (JP)|Sega Direct]]
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|rowspan=2|May 17, 2013
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/5.17.13 (WW)|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/5.31.13 (JP)|Monster Hunter 4 & Gyakuten Saiban 5 Direct]]
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|May 31, 2013
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|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/6.11.13|Nintendo Direct @ E3 2013]]
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|June 11, 2013
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/6.11.13|Developer Directs @ E3 2013]]
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|June 11, 2013
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/6.26.13 (JP)|Pikmin 3 Direct]]
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|June 26, 2013
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|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/7.3.13 (JP)|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
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|July 3, 2013
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|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/7.18.13|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
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|July 18, 2013
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|North America, Europe, Australia
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/8.7.13|Nintendo Direct]]
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|August 7, 2013
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/8.9.13|The Wonderful 101 Direct]]
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|August 9, 2013
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/9.4.13|Pokémon Direct]]
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|Sep. 4, 2013
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/9.8.13 (JP)|Monster Hunter 4 Direct]]
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|Sep. 8, 2013
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/9.18.13|Wii Fit U Direct]]
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|Sep. 18, 2013
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/10.1.13|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Oct. 1, 2013
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/10.10.13 (SK)|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Oct. 10, 2013
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|South Korea
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/10.29.13 (JP)|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
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|Oct. 29, 2013
 +
|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/11.12.13 (SK)|Monster Hunter 4 Direct]]
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|Nov. 12, 2013
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|South Korea
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/11.13.13|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Nov. 13, 2013
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|North America, Europe, Australia
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/11.14.13 (JP)|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
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|Nov. 14, 2013
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|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/11.27.13|Nintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre Direct]]
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|Nov. 27, 2013
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/12.18.2013|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Dec. 18, 2013
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|}
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===2014===
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{| class="wikitable" width="40%"
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!width="50%"|Broadcast
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!width="25%"|Air date
 +
!Regions
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/1.17.14 (SK)|Nintendo Direct]]
 +
|Jan. 17, 2014
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|South Korea
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/2.13.14|Nintendo Direct]]
 +
|Feb. 13, 2014
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/4.8.14|Super Smash Bros. Direct]]
 +
|April 8/9, 2014
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/4.10.14|Tomodachi Life Direct]]
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|April 10, 2014
 +
|North America, Europe, Australia
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/4.30.14|Mario Kart 8 Direct]]
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|April 30, 2014
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/5.29.14 (SK)|Tomodachi Life Direct]]
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|May 29, 2014
 +
|South Korea
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/6.10.14|Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2014]]
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|June 10, 2014
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/7.4.14 (JP)|Yo-Kai Watch 2 Direct]]
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|July 4, 2014
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|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/7.11.14 (JP)|Nintendo 3DS Direct]]
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|July 11, 2014
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|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/8.4.14|Hyrule Warriors Direct]]
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|August 4/5, 2014
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/8.29.14 (JP)|Nintendo 3DS Direct]]
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|August 29, 2014
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|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/9.4.14|Bayonetta 2 Direct]]
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|Sep. 4/5, 2014
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/9.24.14 (AUS)|Nintendo 3DS Direct]]
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|Sep. 24, 2014
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|Australia
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/10.8.14 (JP)|Monster Hunter 4G Direct]]
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|Oct. 8, 2014
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|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/10.23.14|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza]]
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|Oct. 23/24, 2014
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/11.5.14|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Nov. 5/6, 2014
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|}
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===2015===
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{| class="wikitable" width="40%"
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!width="50%"|Broadcast
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!width="25%"|Air date
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!Regions
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/1.14.15|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Jan. 14/15, 2015
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/2.16.15 (JP)|Xenoblade X Direct]]
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|Feb. 16, 2015
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/3.19.15 (SK)|Nintendo Direct]]
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|March 19, 2015
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|South Korea
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/4.1.15|Nintendo Direct]]
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|April 1/2, 2015
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/4.24.15 (NA)|Xenoblade Chronicles X Direct]]
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|April 24, 2015
 +
|North America
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/5.7.15|Splatoon Direct]]
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|May 7, 2015
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/5.31.15 (JP)|Nintendo Direct]]
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|May 31, 2015
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|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/6.1.15 (NA)|Nintendo Direct Micro]]
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|June 1, 2015
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|North America
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/6.14.15|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U - New Content Approaching]]
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|June 14, 2015
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/6.16.15|Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015 (June 16, 2015)]]
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|June 16, 2015
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|Worldwide
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/11.12.15|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Nov. 12/13, 2015
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/12.15.15|Super Smash Bros. Final Video Presentation]]
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|Dec. 15/16, 2015
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|}
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===2016===
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{| class="wikitable" width="40%"
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!width="50%"|Broadcast
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!width="25%"|Air date
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!Regions
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/2.26.16|Pokémon Direct]]
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|Feb. 25/26, 2016
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/3.3.16|Nintendo Direct]]
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|March 3/4, 2016
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/5.11.16|Culdcept Revolt Direct]]
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|May 11, 2016
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/6.22.16|Culdcept Revolt Direct]]
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|June 22, 2016
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|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/9.1.16|Nintendo 3DS Direct]]
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|Sep. 1, 2016
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/10.27.16|Monster Hunter Direct]]
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|Oct. 27, 2016
 +
|Japan
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/11.2.16|Animal Crossing Direct]]
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|Nov. 2, 2016<ref>[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2016/09/animal_crossing_mini_nintendo_direct_confirmed_for_2nd_november_in_japan Animal Crossing Mini Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 2nd November in Japan]. Nintendo Life (September 1, 2016). Retrieved October 24, 2016.</ref>
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/11.5.16|Miitopia Direct]]
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|Nov. 5, 2016
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|Japan
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|-
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|}
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===2017===
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{| class="wikitable" width="40%"
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!width="50%"|Broadcast
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!width="25%"|Air date
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!Regions
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/1.18.17|Fire Emblem Direct]]
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|Jan. 18, 2017
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/2.28.17|Nindies Showcase]]
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|February 28, 2017
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|North America, Europe
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/4.12.17|Nintendo Direct]]
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|April 12/13, 2017
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/5.17.17|ARMS Direct]]
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|May 17/18, 2017
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/6.6.17|Pokémon Direct]]
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|June 6, 2017
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|Worldwide
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/6.13.17|Nintendo Spotlight: E3 2017]]
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|June 13, 2017
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/6.21.17|Dragon Quest XI Direct]]
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|June 21, 2017
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/7.3.17|Splatoon 2 Direct]]
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|July 6, 2017
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/8.30.17|Nindies Showcase]]
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|August 30, 2017
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|North America
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/9.13.17|Nintendo Direct]]
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|Sep. 13, 2017
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/10.24.17|Animal Crossing Mobile Direct]]
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|Oct. 24, 2017
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/11.3.17|Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Direct]]
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|Nov. 7, 2017
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|Worldwide
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|}
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===2018===
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{| class="wikitable" width="40%"
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!width="50%"|Broadcast
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!width="25%"|Air date
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!Regions
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/1.11.18|Nintendo Direct mini]]
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|Jan. 11, 2018
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/3.8.18|Nintendo Direct]]
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|March 8, 2018
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|Worldwide
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/3.20.18|Nindies Showcase]]
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|March 20, 2018
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|North America
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/5.11.18|Indie World]]
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|May 11, 2018
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/6.12.18|Nintendo Direct: E3 2018]]
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|June 12, 2018
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/8.8.18|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct]]
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|August 8, 2018
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/8.20.18|Indie Highlights]]
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|August 20, 2018
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|Europe
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/8.28.18|Nindies Showcase]]
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|August 28, 2018
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|North America
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/8.29.18|Dragalia Lost Mobile Direct]]
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|August 29, 2018
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|North America, Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/9.13.18|Nintendo Direct]]
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|September 13, 2018
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/11.1.18|Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct]]
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|November 1, 2018
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|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/12.27.18|Indie World]]
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|December 27, 2018
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|Japan
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|}
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===2019===
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{| class="wikitable" width="40%"
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!width="50%"|Broadcast
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!width="25%"|Air date
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!Regions
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/1.23.19|Indie Highlights]]
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|January 23, 2019
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|Europe
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/2.13.19|Nintendo Direct]]
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|February 13, 2019
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/2.27.19|Pokémon Direct]]
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|February 27, 2019
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/3.20.19|Nindies Showcase]]
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|March 20, 2019
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|North America
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/5.15.19|Super Mario Maker 2 Direct]]
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|May 15, 2019
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|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/5.31.19|Indie World]]
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|May 31, 2019
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|Japan
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/6.5.19|Pokémon Direct]]
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|June 5, 2019
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|Worldwide
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/6.11.19|Nintendo Direct: E3 2019]]
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|June 11, 2019
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|Worldwide
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/8.19.19|Indie World]]
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|August 19, 2019
 +
|North America, Europe
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/9.4.19|Nintendo Direct]]
 +
|September 4, 2019
 +
|Worldwide
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/12.10.19|Indie World]]
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|December 10, 2019
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|Worldwide
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|}
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===2020===
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|[[Nintendo Direct/1.9.20|Pokémon Direct]]
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|January 9, 2020
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|Worldwide
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/2.20.20|Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct]]
 +
|February 20, 2020
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/3.17.20|Indie World]]
 +
|March 17, 2020
 +
|North America, Europe
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/3.26.20|Nintendo Direct Mini]]
 +
|March 26, 2020
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/7.20.20|Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase]]
 +
|July 20, 2020
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/8.18.20|Indie World]]
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|August 18, 2020
 +
|North America, Europe
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/8.26.20|Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase]]
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|August 26, 2020
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|Worldwide
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/9.3.20|Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct]]
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|September 3, 2020
 +
|Worldwide
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/9.17.20|Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase]]
 +
|September 17, 2020
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/9.17.20|Monster Hunter Direct]]
 +
|September 17, 2020
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/10.28.20|Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase]]
 +
|October 28, 2020
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/12.15.20|Indie World]]
 +
|December 15, 2020
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/12.18.20|Super Nintendo World Direct]]
 +
|December 18, 2020
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|}
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===2021===
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!Regions
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/2.17.21|Nintendo Direct]]
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|February 17, 2021
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/4.14.21|Indie World]]
 +
|April 14, 2021
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/6.15.21|Nintendo Direct: E3 2021]]
 +
|June 15, 2021
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/8.11.21|Indie World]]
 +
|August 11, 2021
 +
|North America, Europe
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/9.23.21|Nintendo Direct]]
 +
|September 23, 2021
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/10.15.21|Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct]]
 +
|October 15, 2021
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/12.15.21|Indie World]]
 +
|December 15, 2021
 +
|North America, Europe
 +
|}
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===2022===
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!width="25%"|Air date
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!Regions
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/2.9.22|Nintendo Direct]]
 +
|February 9, 2022
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/5.11.22|Indie World]]
 +
|May 11, 2022
 +
|North America, Europe
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/6.22.22|Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct]]
 +
|June 22, 2022
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/6.28.22|Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase]]
 +
|June 28, 2022
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/8.10.22|Splatoon 3 Direct]]
 +
|August 10, 2022
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/9.13.22|Nintendo Direct]]
 +
|September 13, 2022
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/10.6.22|The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct]]
 +
|October 6, 2022
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/11.9.22|Indie World]]
 +
|November 9, 2022
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/11.29.22|The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct]]
 +
|November 29, 2022
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|}
 +
 
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===2023===
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!width="25%"|Air date
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!Regions
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/2.8.23|Nintendo Direct]]
 +
|February 8, 2023
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/3.9.23|The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct]]
 +
|March 9, 2023
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/4.19.23|Indie World]]
 +
|April 19, 2023
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/6.21.23|Nintendo Direct]]
 +
|June 21, 2023
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/8.31.23|Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct]]
 +
|August 31, 2023
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/9.14.23|Nintendo Direct]]
 +
|September 14, 2023
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/11.14.23|Indie World]]
 +
|November 14, 2023
 +
|Worldwide
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|}
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===2024===
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!Regions
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|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/2.21.24|Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase]]
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|February 21, 2024
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|Worldwide
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/4.17.24|Indie World]]
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|April 17, 2024
 +
|Worldwide
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|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/6.18.24|Nintendo Direct]]
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|June 18, 2024
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
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|[[Nintendo Direct/8.19.24|Nintendo Museum Direct]]
 +
|August 19, 2024
 +
|Worldwide
 +
|-
 +
|[[Nintendo Direct/8.27.24|Indie World & Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase]]
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|August 27, 2024
 +
|Worldwide
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|}
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Nintendo Direct
Nintendo Direct logo.png
Provider: Nintendo
Launched: October 21, 2011
End of service: N/A
Service provided: Video streaming
Accessible by: Internet, Nintendo eShop (replays only)
Website:
www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct/

Nintendo Direct is an online video service provided by Nintendo, with the purpose of providing information on new and upcoming games or features in games being developed for Nintendo platforms, billed as "A new online home for exclusive Nintendo news-broadcast directly to you, the player." It provides a video service similar to the Nintendo Channel for the Wii.

The Nintendo Direct format was started in North America and Japan with a simultaneous broadcast in October of 2011. The format would later be brought to Europe and Australia in February 2012, and even later to South Korea in April 2012. Nintendo Directs were primarily hosted worldwide by Satoru Iwata before his passing, though depending on region they have also been hosted by Reggie Fils-Aimé in North America and Satoru Shibata in Europe. Nintendo Directs are streamed via YouTube, Twitch, Ustream, and in Japan NicoNico. Nintendo Directs can cover games in general, games for a specific console, or specific games.

In 2013, Nintendo would forgo the traditional E3 press conference in favor of a Nintendo Direct. The following year, the format was adapted into the Nintendo Digital Event, featuring both game reveals and developer interviews, which has been used as the standard Nintendo Direct format ever since.

After the death of fourth president Satoru Iwata in July 2015, it was uncertain whether Nintendo Direct broadcasts would continue, as there was not a presentation in the months after his passing. However, Nintendo would release a statement in September assuring that the Nintendo Direct format would not be discontinued[1], with a new Nintendo Direct broadcast being announced for November 12 some time afterward.

List of presentations

2011

Broadcast Air date Regions
Nintendo Direct Oct. 21, 2011 North America, Japan
Nintendo Direct Dec. 27, 2011 Japan

2012

Broadcast Air date Regions
Nintendo Direct Feb. 22, 2012 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct April 14, 2012 South Korea
Nintendo Direct April 21, 2012 Japan, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct Pre E3 2012 June 3, 2012 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct June 21, 2012 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Mini July 18, 2012 Japan
Dragon Quest X Direct July 30, 2012 Japan
Nintendo Direct August 29, 2012 Japan
Nintendo Direct Mini Sep. 7, 2012 Japan
Wii U Preview Presentation Sep. 13, 2012 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Mini Sep. 28, 2012 Japan
Nintendo Direct Mini Oct. 2, 2012 North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct Oct. 4, 2012 Europe, Australia
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Direct Oct. 5, 2012 Japan
Nintendo Direct Oct. 25, 2012 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Oct. 31, 2012 South Korea
Wii U Direct Nov. 7, 2012 Worldwide
Wii U Direct Nov. 14, 2012 North America, Japan
Nintendo Direct Mini Nov. 27, 2012 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Dec. 5, 2012 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Mini Dec. 19, 2012 Japan

2013

Broadcast Air date Regions
Pokémon Direct January 8/9, 2013 Worldwide
Wii U Direct January 23, 2013 Worldwide
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Direct January 24, 2013 South Korea
Animal Crossing: New Leaf Direct February 1, 2013 Japan
Nintendo 3DS Direct: Luigi Special February 14, 2013 Japan
Nintendo Direct North America
Nintendo 3DS Direct Europe, Australia
Nintendo 3DS Direct February 21, 2013 Japan
Nintendo Direct Mini March 12, 2013 Japan
Nintendo Direct Mini March 13, 2013 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Mini April 1, 2013 Japan
Tomodachi Collection: New Life Direct April 3, 2013 Japan
Nintendo 3DS Direct: Luigi Special 2 April 17, 2013 Japan
Nintendo Direct North America
Nintendo 3DS Direct Europe, Australia
Sega Direct May 17, 2013 Japan
Nintendo Direct Worldwide
Monster Hunter 4 & Gyakuten Saiban 5 Direct May 31, 2013 Japan
Nintendo Direct @ E3 2013 June 11, 2013 Worldwide
Developer Directs @ E3 2013 June 11, 2013 Worldwide
Pikmin 3 Direct June 26, 2013 Japan
Nintendo Direct Mini July 3, 2013 Japan
Nintendo Direct Mini July 18, 2013 North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct August 7, 2013 Worldwide
The Wonderful 101 Direct August 9, 2013 Worldwide
Pokémon Direct Sep. 4, 2013 Worldwide
Monster Hunter 4 Direct Sep. 8, 2013 Japan
Wii Fit U Direct Sep. 18, 2013 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Oct. 1, 2013 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Oct. 10, 2013 South Korea
Nintendo Direct Mini Oct. 29, 2013 Japan
Monster Hunter 4 Direct Nov. 12, 2013 South Korea
Nintendo Direct Nov. 13, 2013 North America, Europe, Australia
Nintendo Direct Mini Nov. 14, 2013 Japan
Nintendo 3DS Guide: Louvre Direct Nov. 27, 2013 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Dec. 18, 2013 Worldwide

2014

Broadcast Air date Regions
Nintendo Direct Jan. 17, 2014 South Korea
Nintendo Direct Feb. 13, 2014 Worldwide
Super Smash Bros. Direct April 8/9, 2014 Worldwide
Tomodachi Life Direct April 10, 2014 North America, Europe, Australia
Mario Kart 8 Direct April 30, 2014 Worldwide
Tomodachi Life Direct May 29, 2014 South Korea
Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2014 June 10, 2014 Worldwide
Yo-Kai Watch 2 Direct July 4, 2014 Japan
Nintendo 3DS Direct July 11, 2014 Japan
Hyrule Warriors Direct August 4/5, 2014 Worldwide
Nintendo 3DS Direct August 29, 2014 Japan
Bayonetta 2 Direct Sep. 4/5, 2014 Worldwide
Nintendo 3DS Direct Sep. 24, 2014 Australia
Monster Hunter 4G Direct Oct. 8, 2014 Japan
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U 50-Fact Extravaganza Oct. 23/24, 2014 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Nov. 5/6, 2014 Worldwide

2015

Broadcast Air date Regions
Nintendo Direct Jan. 14/15, 2015 Worldwide
Xenoblade X Direct Feb. 16, 2015 Japan
Nintendo Direct March 19, 2015 South Korea
Nintendo Direct April 1/2, 2015 Worldwide
Xenoblade Chronicles X Direct April 24, 2015 North America
Splatoon Direct May 7, 2015 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct May 31, 2015 Japan
Nintendo Direct Micro June 1, 2015 North America
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U - New Content Approaching June 14, 2015 Worldwide
Nintendo Digital Event @ E3 2015 (June 16, 2015) June 16, 2015 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Nov. 12/13, 2015 Worldwide
Super Smash Bros. Final Video Presentation Dec. 15/16, 2015 Worldwide

2016

Broadcast Air date Regions
Pokémon Direct Feb. 25/26, 2016 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct March 3/4, 2016 Worldwide
Culdcept Revolt Direct May 11, 2016 Japan
Culdcept Revolt Direct June 22, 2016 Japan
Nintendo 3DS Direct Sep. 1, 2016 Worldwide
Monster Hunter Direct Oct. 27, 2016 Japan
Animal Crossing Direct Nov. 2, 2016[2] Worldwide
Miitopia Direct Nov. 5, 2016 Japan

2017

Broadcast Air date Regions
Fire Emblem Direct Jan. 18, 2017 Worldwide
Nindies Showcase February 28, 2017 North America, Europe
Nintendo Direct April 12/13, 2017 Worldwide
ARMS Direct May 17/18, 2017 Worldwide
Pokémon Direct June 6, 2017 Worldwide
Nintendo Spotlight: E3 2017 June 13, 2017 Worldwide
Dragon Quest XI Direct June 21, 2017 Japan
Splatoon 2 Direct July 6, 2017 Worldwide
Nindies Showcase August 30, 2017 North America
Nintendo Direct Sep. 13, 2017 Worldwide
Animal Crossing Mobile Direct Oct. 24, 2017 Worldwide
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Direct Nov. 7, 2017 Worldwide

2018

Broadcast Air date Regions
Nintendo Direct mini Jan. 11, 2018 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct March 8, 2018 Worldwide
Nindies Showcase March 20, 2018 North America
Indie World May 11, 2018 Japan
Nintendo Direct: E3 2018 June 12, 2018 Worldwide
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct August 8, 2018 Worldwide
Indie Highlights August 20, 2018 Europe
Nindies Showcase August 28, 2018 North America
Dragalia Lost Mobile Direct August 29, 2018 North America, Japan
Nintendo Direct September 13, 2018 Worldwide
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Direct November 1, 2018 Worldwide
Indie World December 27, 2018 Japan

2019

Broadcast Air date Regions
Indie Highlights January 23, 2019 Europe
Nintendo Direct February 13, 2019 Worldwide
Pokémon Direct February 27, 2019 Worldwide
Nindies Showcase March 20, 2019 North America
Super Mario Maker 2 Direct May 15, 2019 Worldwide
Indie World May 31, 2019 Japan
Pokémon Direct June 5, 2019 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct: E3 2019 June 11, 2019 Worldwide
Indie World August 19, 2019 North America, Europe
Nintendo Direct September 4, 2019 Worldwide
Indie World December 10, 2019 Worldwide

2020

Broadcast Air date Regions
Pokémon Direct January 9, 2020 Worldwide
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct February 20, 2020 Worldwide
Indie World March 17, 2020 North America, Europe
Nintendo Direct Mini March 26, 2020 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase July 20, 2020 Worldwide
Indie World August 18, 2020 North America, Europe
Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase August 26, 2020 Worldwide
Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct September 3, 2020 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase September 17, 2020 Worldwide
Monster Hunter Direct September 17, 2020 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase October 28, 2020 Worldwide
Indie World December 15, 2020 Worldwide
Super Nintendo World Direct December 18, 2020 Worldwide

2021

Broadcast Air date Regions
Nintendo Direct February 17, 2021 Worldwide
Indie World April 14, 2021 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct: E3 2021 June 15, 2021 Worldwide
Indie World August 11, 2021 North America, Europe
Nintendo Direct September 23, 2021 Worldwide
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Direct October 15, 2021 Worldwide
Indie World December 15, 2021 North America, Europe

2022

Broadcast Air date Regions
Nintendo Direct February 9, 2022 Worldwide
Indie World May 11, 2022 North America, Europe
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Direct June 22, 2022 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase June 28, 2022 Worldwide
Splatoon 3 Direct August 10, 2022 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct September 13, 2022 Worldwide
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct October 6, 2022 Worldwide
Indie World November 9, 2022 Worldwide
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct November 29, 2022 Worldwide

2023

Broadcast Air date Regions
Nintendo Direct February 8, 2023 Worldwide
The Super Mario Bros. Movie Direct March 9, 2023 Worldwide
Indie World April 19, 2023 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct June 21, 2023 Worldwide
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Direct August 31, 2023 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct September 14, 2023 Worldwide
Indie World November 14, 2023 Worldwide

2024

Broadcast Air date Regions
Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase February 21, 2024 Worldwide
Indie World April 17, 2024 Worldwide
Nintendo Direct June 18, 2024 Worldwide
Nintendo Museum Direct August 19, 2024 Worldwide
Indie World & Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase August 27, 2024 Worldwide
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External links

References

  1. Nintendo Directs Will Continue. IGN (September 15, 2015). Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  2. Animal Crossing Mini Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 2nd November in Japan. Nintendo Life (September 1, 2016). Retrieved October 24, 2016.


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