Our September Nintendo Direct Predictions ft. @gamescage

Summary of the video’s main points (Nintendo Direct predictions)

1) Big “September Direct season” announcement

• The hosts discuss Nintendo’s unprecedented back-to-back coverage:
  • Sept 8: a 30-minute Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, expected to focus heavily on Ocarina of Time.
  • Sept 9: a 45-minute Nintendo Direct focused mainly on games releasing this winter, likely including Switch 2-related news plus major third-party announcements.

2) Zelda 40th Direct expectations: mostly Ocarina of Time remake/revival

• Both agree the centerpiece will be a gameplay reveal + release details for Ocarina of Time.
• They debate what kind of remake it will be:
  • Fidel: expects a Resident Evil–style modernization—faithful core, improved presentation, possible quality-of-life changes, and small additions.
  • Nate/Hate: expects Nintendo not to cut content, but instead potentially expanding previously planned/omitted areas, adding more structure to certain segments/dungeons, and including full voice acting for many cutscenes.
• They expect:
  • A modern look with faithful Hyrule scale (not a flat Hyrule Field), and improved environment detail (described as 4K-like clarity).
  • Likely save/temple progression QoL improvements.
  • A strong emphasis on a fully orchestrated soundtrack.
• Release timing prediction: they lean toward November, with a “dream” hope it could overlap with GTA’s major arrival window.

3) Zelda 40th “media + merch + hardware” add-ons

• They think Nintendo will extend the anniversary push beyond the game, including:
  • A special Zelda console/controller (referencing leaked imagery/rumors).
  • A Zelda 40th amiibo (either updated Ocarina of Time versions or a new 40th-themed amiibo).
  • Movie promotion: casting announcements and likely a teaser for the live-action Zelda movie.
  • Theme park expansion speculation: potential Epic Universe Zelda expansion news.
• They also expect brief mentions or follow-ups for other Zelda content, such as:
  • Twilight Princess and/or a Wind Waker HD-style availability strategy, potentially using NSO coverage as justification.
  • A Twilight Princess–style “complete 3D Zelda on Switch” pitch.

4) Multiplayer Zelda / NSO ideas

• They argue Nintendo has been missing a modern multiplayer Zelda, and consider:
  • A Fours Swords-style concept (possibly 2D), potentially tied to Nintendo Switch Online.
  • Reusing assets from newer Zelda-style games to simplify production and allow drip-feed content via NSO.
• NSO “next waves” discussed:
  • A push for more GameCube games once wave progression resumes.
  • A speculative Dreamcast on NSO idea timed around the Sept 9 Direct (with examples like Sonic Adventure, while noting licensing/availability hurdles).

5) The 45-minute main Direct (Sept 9): flagship Nintendo + Switch 2 momentum + third-party hits

• They expect the main Direct to act like a big fall/holiday showcase, even though it focuses on winter releases—aimed at maintaining strong Switch/early Switch 2 demand.

Likely Nintendo announcements they repeatedly “lock in”

• 2D Metroid (high certainty, framed as necessary due to the gap since Dread).
• 3D Mario (very likely for the Switch 2 era, based on remaining flagship IP gaps).
• At least one new Switch 2 edition, with candidates such as:
  • Pikmin 4
  • Potential other Switch 2 upgrades

Specific Switch 2 edition speculation

• A Pikmin 4 Switch 2 edition is viewed as especially plausible.
• Other candidates discussed:
  • Paper Mario with a meaningful single-player expansion concept (noted that Intelligent Systems may be tied up with Fire Emblem, possibly delaying it).
  • A possible Luigi’s Mansion Switch 2 upgrade (mentioned as a “would be great,” but not central).
  • Smash may be treated differently than other Switch 2 editions—either because a Switch 2 edition is already planned (or not yet announced), or because Smash is an outlier.

6) Smash, Mario sports, and other franchise “what could land”

• Smash Brothers deluxe/variation: strong interest in the idea of Nintendo releasing a deluxe Switch 2–style package (extra modes) rather than a brand-new entry.
• Mario sports:
  • Mario Golf is called “likely but not exciting.”
  • They’d prefer Mario Basketball, arguing it fits Mario’s “jumping identity” and could be a fun standalone win.
• Kirby: they think a new 3D Kirby (or an announcement leading into early next year) could fit alongside Metroid and Pikmin for a strong early-2027 slate.
• Wario Land: a rumor suggests Wario Land may be in development; they debate which studio/team would handle it and whether Nintendo could use an external dev approach (similar to indie-style collaborations).

7) Rumors and third-party “big surprise” predictions

• They expect substantial third-party coverage, potentially bookended by a major “wow” moment (like big trailers they’ve recently seen).
• Potential third-party reveal moments:
  • Ace Attorney (Veronica gameplay is mentioned as another possible Capcom reveal)
  • Monster Hunter (announced but not yet shown in a direct)
  • Cuphead 2 and/or more gameplay/visibility
  • Kingdom Hearts 4 “world reveal” possibilities (e.g., Endor, Incredibles, Moana, etc.)
  • Others: smaller showcases, including publisher lineups and Nintendo’s strong relationship with certain publishers.

8) What they think won’t appear

They temper expectations and predict some major Nintendo brands are unlikely to show up:

• No Splatoon 4 (pipeline already covered by recent Splatoon releases).
• No Animal Crossing (already had Switch 2 content/editions).
• They also discuss other low-probability “maybe not” projects for the cycle.

9) Viewer question segment (brief but notable takes)

• They select “definitive” game-music playlist tracks, including:
  • Sonic Adventure 2 — “Live and Learn”
  • Persona — “Reach Out to the Truth” (battle theme)
  • Xenoblade — Tora’s battle theme
  • Mario Kart World — main theme
  • Zelda (Ocarina of Time remake/orchestrated) — Gerudo Valley
• Kingdom Hearts 4 worlds they want include:
  • Star Wars
  • Incredibles
  • Inside Out
  • Plus a comedic “Love Bug/Cars/Emperor’s New Groove” discussion
• Pokemon Worlds:
  • They dislike the pin rally format due to scalping chaos.
  • They suggest future events adapt structures around new gameplay styles rather than the current format.

---

Presenters / contributors

• Rogers Base (host)
• Fidel Games Cage (co-host / contributor)