After Sony and Microsoft's Acquisitions, Nintendo Needs a Strong Direct

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There's no doubt that Nintendo is one of the leading figures in the gaming industry. Its consoles have been cornerstones of the industry for decades, and it's the parent of iconic video game franchises that are beloved internationally. Nevertheless, Nintendo still has to stay on its toes. Microsoft and Sony are just as influential and serve as worthy rivals. That rival has become especially relevant in recent months due to a series of major acquisitions by Microsoft and Sony, who seem interested in collecting more game studios for their respective consoles. Odds seem good that both companies will try to make other big purchases in 2022.

Nintendo, however, hasn't been expanding its reach. On the contrary, Nintendo apparently isn't interested in making many acquisitions, even though it certainly has the resources to do so. Deciding not to focus on acquisitions is fine, but when Microsoft and Sony are purchasing studios like Bethesda and Bungie, Nintendo still has to take notice. As its rivals grow aggressively, Nintendo needs to make a show of strength. That's why rumors of an upcoming Nintendo Direct are so valuable. If Nintendo can deliver one of its best Directs yet in the midst of these studio purchases, fans will have much more reason to believe in Nintendo's tenacity.

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Nintendo's biggest rivals have been making major moves lately. Microsoft finally obtaining Bethesda in 2021 was a big deal, but it was only the latest in a series of major purposes, and it wouldn't be the last. Now Microsoft aims to get its hands on Activision Blizzard, which would give it control over huge IPs like Call of Duty and World of Warcraft. Sony hasn't been quite as aggressive as Microsoft