Nintendo Direct Patterns May Hint at When The New Showcase Will Be

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Nintendo had a busy February in terms of presentations. Early in the month, Nintendo treated fans to a Direct focusing on a variety of games releasing in early 2022, including Kirby and the Forgotten Land and the newly announced Nintendo Switch Sports. As significant as that Direct was, a Pokemon-centric presentation in late February was equally explosive. Fans now know that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will release in late 2022, making this a major year for the Pokemon franchise. With those presentations out of the way, fans once again have little sign of when another Direct will come.

While Nintendo Directs come and go at various times, Nintendo can be a creature of habit. Directs may not all land on the same dates, but they do share a pattern. It stands to reason that Nintendo would want to update its fans at regular intervals throughout the year so they know what to expect. Nintendo may not have announced another presentation yet, but past precedent could at least offer some clues on when the next Nintendo Direct will take place. As March winds down, the next presentation could be drawing near.

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As a general rule, Nintendo doesn't skip several months in a row between Directs. Nintendo's presentations were scarce in late 2021, but a handful of events in October and December kept the company's schedule from remaining completely blank. After two major presentations in February, it wouldn't be surprising if Nintendo wants to take a break in March. Its only major release remaining this month is Kirby and the Forgotten Land, which is getting extensive advertising. If there aren't any presentations coming this month, it seems likely that the company will speak up again in April.