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