Just A Bunch Of Stupid Nintendo Direct Predictions

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As you’re probably aware, there’s a Nintendo Direct happening tonight. We know it focuses on Q1 games, so we can make some pretty safe guesses about what we’ll see. Kirby, due out in March, is a shoo-in to feature, while it seems likely we’ll get an update on Mario + Rabbids as well. While Nintendo has promised Q1 is on the menu, don’t be surprised if Splatoon 3, Breath of the Wild 2, or Mario Kart 9 make an appearance as well.

Do be surprised, however, if some of the absolutely wild ‘predictions’ being made by insiders and leakers come true. While the Direct’s running order has leaked in part for previous Directs, and there are a handful of credible insiders who actually know what they’re talking about, for the most part it’s all guesswork for clout. So, here we are trying to get a slice of the pie for ourselves with these completely real leaks we got from our uncle at Nintendo.

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I know what you’re thinking. “Here, The Gamer, everyone knows Nintendo are always making Mario games, this doesn’t feel like a particularly interesting prediction.” Well, first of all, it’s TheGamer, no spaces. Thanks. Secondly, this isn’t just any Mario game. I’m not talking Mario Kart 9 nor Mario Rabbids. Not a new Mario Odyssey or Mario Strikers coming hot on the heels of Mario Golf. Instead, it’s a Mario shooter. I just can’t figure out from the totally real leaks I have totally seen for real whether or not that means you give Mario a gun or you get a gun and have to shoot Mario. Either way, I’m sold.

Again, I know what you’re thinking. “Here, TheGamer, this leaked already - everyone knows it’s coming!” First off, thank you for remembering the whole ‘no spaces’ thing. Secondly, it was