A Nintendo Direct is Happening This Week, But There's a Catch

Summary

Nintendo has officially confirmed a Nintendo Direct event for August 31 at 7am PT, but it will focus onSuper Mario Bros. Wonderinstead of multiple game announcements. Nintendo Direct events typically consist of multiple game reveals and updates on previously-announced titles. Other times,Nintendo hosts Nintendo Direct eventsthat are all about a specific game.

These specialized Nintendo Direct events tend to happen shortly before a big game’s release, giving fans an in-depth look at the title and confirming exciting new details. WithSuper Mario Bros. Wonderset to be one of the biggest new Switch releases of the year, it makes sense that it is getting its own dedicated Nintendo Direct event.

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Super Mariofans can tune in to theSuper Mario Bros. WonderNintendo Direct on Thursday, August 31 at 7am PT for “roughly 15 minutes” of information about the new game. Nintendo has said that the Nintendo Direct will provide an “in-depth look” atSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, but stopped short of providing more specifics about what else fans can expect. The image tied to the announcement suggests that fans may learn more about theSuper Mario Bros. Wonderpower-upsand the game’s different playable characters, but fans will just have to tune in on August 31 at 7am PT to learn more.

When is the Next Nintendo Direct Event?

All that’s been shown of the game so far is thebriefSuper Mario Bros. Wonderreveal trailer, which showcased some of the game’s new features and animations. There’s still a lot left to reveal when it comes toSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, so it will definitely be interesting to see what else Nintendo has up its sleeve when it comes to the new game.

It’s possible fans will also get an update about Mario’s new voice actor. It was recently confirmed thatlongtime Mario voice actor Charles Martinetwas being replaced starting withSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, so perhaps Nintendo will use this specialSuper Mario Bros. WonderNintendo Direct event to reveal his replacement to the world, though that’s just speculation at this time.

WhileSuper Mariofans will no doubt be excited to see more of the new game in action, the fact that Nintendo is hosting a specialSuper Mario Bros. Wonder-focused Nintendo Direct could dash hopes for therumored September 2023 Nintendo Direct. Nintendo has traditionally hosted a general Nintendo Direct in September each year, and while it’s possible that it will still do so, it seems more unlikely now. Ultimately, Nintendo enthusiasts will just have to hang tight and see what happens.

Super Mario Bros. Wonderlaunches October 20, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

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