Watch Today’s Nintendo Direct Livestream Here
▼ Summary
– The Nintendo Direct airs live on 31st July at 2pm UK time (6am PT, 9am ET, 3pm CEST) and can be watched via an embedded video.
– The 25-minute stream will focus on third-party partners, excluding first-party Nintendo titles like Fire Emblem or Mario.
– Potential announcements include updates on Level-5’s Professor Layton and the New World of Steam or a shadow-drop of Hades 2.
– Hopes for Hollow Knight Silksong news are high, but its ties to Microsoft may limit announcements in this Direct.
– The event has sparked criticism as the ‘game card Direct,’ referencing backlash over Nintendo’s restrictive virtual game card system.
Nintendo fans won’t want to miss today’s highly anticipated Nintendo Direct livestream, kicking off at 2pm UK time (6am PT / 9am ET / 3pm CEST). The event promises around 25 minutes of reveals, though Nintendo has clarified the focus will be on third-party titles rather than first-party franchises like Mario, Pokémon, or Smash Bros.
Viewers can tune in via the embedded livestream below to catch all the announcements as they happen. While major Nintendo exclusives might be off the table, there’s still plenty to speculate about. Could we finally get an update on Professor Layton and the New World of Steam? The beloved puzzle series has been quiet since its initial reveal, and fans are eager for news.
Another potential highlight is Hades 2, which recently received two major updates in its early access phase. Given its confirmed status as a timed Switch exclusive, a surprise shadow drop isn’t entirely out of the question. Meanwhile, the long-awaited Hollow Knight: Silksong remains a hot topic, though its ties to Xbox could mean updates arrive elsewhere.
The event has already sparked discussion online, with some dubbing it the “game card Direct” in response to Nintendo’s controversial digital licensing policy. The backlash highlights growing frustration over restrictions that prevent games from being shared across multiple Switch consoles. Expect this topic to dominate conversations during the stream.
As always, we’ll be covering every announcement in real time. What are you hoping to see? Share your predictions before the show begins!
(Source: EuroGamer)
