FOLLOWING weeks of rumours, Nintendo has shocked fans by announcing not one but two Directs.

While everyone was expecting a direct to come shortly, it’s very rare that there are two in one week.

Big Pokémon announcements are expected at the Presents

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Big Pokémon announcements are expected at the PresentsCredit: The Pokemon Company

The first direct that will appear is a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, which will last 25 minutes.

A Partner Showcase shows off third-party games, meaning there will not be first-party games like Super Mario or Kirby.

Expected to be shown are Xbox-exclusive games, which are now coming to Nintendo Switch.

Hi-Fi Rush and Pentiment are the top two contenders for Switch ports, but nothing has been confirmed.

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The Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm UK Time.

The next Direct appearing within the week is a Pokémon Presents to celebrate Pokémon day.

This showcase will not only focus on upcoming Pokémon games and events, but also other Pokémon products.

Pokémon merchandise, films, and TV shows will also likely make appearances at the event.

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In particular we’re expecting the announcement of a new Pokémon movie following the success of Detective Pikachu, and the Super Mario Bros. Movie.

The Pokémon Presents will be aired next week on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm UK Time.

This is just 6 days after the first Nintendo Direct giving us two showcases in just one week.

It is very rare to have two big showcases like this so close together, and Switch owners were shocked by the announcement.

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Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.

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