The latest Nintendo Direct's graphics change has got Switch 2 hopefuls expecting some kind of announcement soon
Feb. 22, 2024Could the subtle change mean more than we realize?
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The latestNintendo Directfeatured a slight change to its graphics, andSwitch 2hopefuls think it could mean an announcement is on the way soon.
As highlighted by Twitter user @ActualAero, this week’sNintendo Partner Directfeatured a very slight change to its opening and transition graphics. As you’ll see from the side-by-side comparison below, there were a few subtle differences between the latest presentation and the ones that came before it during the Nintendo Switch generation.
It’s important to remember that Nintendo hosts a variety of virtual events each year, including a standard Nintendo Direct, a partner showcase, Indie World, and ones that are dedicated to specific Nintendo titles like Pokemon, Animal Crossing, The Legend of Zelda, and more. Basically, they do differ slightly, so this small change might not mean much on its own.
That being said, it seems Nintendo has a history of shaking up its Directs around the time of a new console or generation. For example, if you go back to the Nintendo Wii and 3DS era, Nintendo Directs look completely different and feature colors like orange, blue, and green - which is very different from the sleek red and white ones we’re now used to.
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