Nintendo Announces Indie World & Direct Partner Showcase Coming This Week

As a seasoned gamer with decades of experience under my belt, I can’t help but feel a thrill of anticipation every time Nintendo announces an Indie World Showcase or a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. The upcoming event on August 27, 2024, is no exception. With the combined runtime of approximately 40 minutes, it promises to be a packed hour for us gamers.

Today on X’s latest update, Nintendo has revealed that an Indie World Showcase and a Partner Nintendo Direct Showcase are scheduled for August 27, 2024, this very week!

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m pumped! Nintendo is streaming two presentations back-to-back starting at 16:00 CEST, which translates to 10 am EST or 7 am PST for my fellow West Coasters. And get this, the total runtime for these exciting events adds up to approximately 40 minutes! Can’t wait to tune in!

It also links to the YouTube channel, where a description again warns fans that “there is no mention of the Nintendo Switch successor during either of these presentations.” Nintendo reiterated this in a follow-up tweet too, as buzz around the Switch successor continues to build.

Come along with us on August 27th at 4 PM Central European Summer Time (CEST), for a double bill: an #IndieWorld Showcase followed by a #NintendoDirect: Partner Showcase! The combined live stream event, which runs approximately 40 minutes in total, can be viewed here 🎥:
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) August 26, 2024

In April 2024, Nintendo broadcast an Indie World Showcase event that ran for approximately 22 minutes. During this presentation, they showcased a mix of games, with some standout titles such as SteamWorld Heist II and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Splintered Fate being among the featured games.

Initially planned as an Apple Arcade exclusive, the game turned out to be a delightful surprise for fans when it ultimately debuted on the Nintendo Switch in July 2024, which was later than most had anticipated.

More recently, Nintendo presented a 40-minute Direct broadcast in mid-June of 2024. Kicking off with the announcement of Mario & Luigi Brothership, scheduled for release in November 2024, it also showcased the Nintendo World Championships, Donkey Kong Country Returns HD, Funko Fusion, and additional titles.

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