The showcase season has practically come to a close, with the likes of PlayStation, XBOX, and the all-encompassing Summer Game Fest all having had their times in the spotlight. However, there’s still one big name left, and that’s Nintendo, with today’s Direct bound to stir the pot even more.

The announcement for the Direct took place on the Nintendo Today App, and the showcase is expected to run for roughly 50 minutes. Afterwards, there will be a Nintendo Treehouse: Live aftershow, offering a closer look at gameplay for featured titles. We haven’t had a complete Nintendo Direct since September 2025, so to say fan anticipation is high would be an understatement! Since then, Nintendo has hosted a variety of smaller, indie and third-party-centric shows, but now s

Nintendo has officially confirmed it will launch a revised version of the Nintendo Switch 2 in the European Union specifically designed to allow users to easily swap out the internal battery. This hardware pivot ensures the gaming giant meets its strict obligations under a new EU regulation. Regulation 2023/1542 dictates that all portable consumer devices must feature power sources that are readily removable and replaceable by the general public starting February 18, 2027.