History WebVideo / NintendoDirect

** ''VideoGame/{{Undertale}}'' for the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch Switch]]
** ''VideoGame/CrashBandicootNSaneTrilogy'' for the Switch (yes, really)

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** ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheFracturedButWhole'' for the Switch. Not so much the fact that it was ported to the Switch, but the fact that it was a highlighted release in a Nintendo presentation. If taking charge of the ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta}}'' series didn't shatter Nintendo's family friendly reputation, this sure will.

** ''VideoGame/SouthParkTheFracturedButWhole'' for the Switch. Not so much the fact that it was ported to the Switch, but the fact that it was a highlighted release in a Nintendo presentation. If taking charge of the ''VideoGame/Bayonetta'' series didn't shatter Nintendo's family friendly reputation, this sure will.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: During the 08/03/18 Direct, [[VideoGame {{Undertale}} Sans and Papyrus]] briefly take over the presentation with their teaser trailer, with both complaining that no one can see the "good graphics" due to the lights being turned off. The teaser trailer at the end for ''VideoGame/SuperSmashBros'' does just that.

* WhamEpisode: The Nintendo Direct from March 8, 2018 had a few bombshells dropped:

** ''VideoGame/CrashBandicoot N.Sane Trilogy'' for the Switch (yes, really)

** Bill stealing Reggie's Donuts.

* RunningGag: People staring at fruits and vegetables. It started with Iwata staring at a bunch of bananas in the E3 2012 showcase, later that year Bill Trinen stared at a tangerine in the same way, and yet again with Lego Iwata holding a carrot.

* LargeHam: The ''[[VideoGame/SuperSmashBros Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' 50-Fact Extravaganza is hosted by the game's announcer who hams it up just as much as he does in the games.

* RunningGag: People staring at fruits and vegetables. It started with Iwata staring at a bunch of bananas in the E3 2012 showcase, later that year Bill Trinen stared at a tangerine in the same way, and yet again with Lego Iwata holding a carrot.

* AuthorExistenceFailure: Some were worried Iwata's passing would cause the end to the Directs. Fortunately, they said the directs will continue.

Started on October 21, 2011, Nintendo Direct is a semi-monthly webcast providing official information about Creator/{{Nintendo}} games and consoles. It is presented by Creator/SatoruIwata, as well as Reggie Fils-Aime in North America, Satoru Shibata in Europe, and Hiroyuki Fukuda in South Korea. As of 2013, this format has also replaced Nintendo's E3 conference format in the form of the Digital Event, along with an extended three-day showcase of planned games it had announced. The show can be viewed on the Nintendo eShop, Website/YouTube, and the official Nintendo [[http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct website]].

Started on October 21, 2011, Nintendo Direct is a semi-monthly webcast providing official information about Creator/{{Nintendo}} games and consoles. It is presented by Creator/SatoruIwata, as well as Reggie Fils-Aime in North America, Satoru Shibata in Europe, and Hiroyuki Fukuda in South Korea. The show can be viewed on the Nintendo eShop, Website/YouTube, and the official Nintendo [[http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct website]].

* ArtShift: Done occasionally to promote certain games, such as Iwata having a "paper border" when presenting ''VideoGame/PaperMarioStickerStar'', and a Lego Iwata showing off ''VideoGame/LegoCityUndercover''.

* {{Catchphrase}}: "Directly to you."

* DreamWithinADream: At the end of the ''Tomodachi Life'' Direct Bill dreams that he is standing at a pier when a giant Reggie head rises from the sea. He is then awoken by Reggie, only to be awoken again this time by a production-crew member who tells him that he passed out.

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Started on October 21, 2011, Nintendo Direct is a semi-monthly webcast providing official information about Creator/{{Nintendo}} games and consoles. It is presented by Creator/SatoruIwata, as well as Reggie Fils-Aime in North America, Satoru Shibata in Europe, and Hiroyuki Fukuda in South Korea. The show can be viewed on the Nintendo eShop, Website/YouTube, or the official Nintendo [[http://www.nintendo.com/nintendo-direct website]].

* MemeticHandGesture: Putting both of your hands at the sides of your face and pointing outward with them when saying the word "Direct"

Started on October 21, 2011, Nintendo Direct is a semi-monthly webcast presenting official information about Creator/{{Nintendo}} games and consoles. The show can be viewed on the Nintendo eShop or on Website/YouTube.

Started on October 21, 2011, Nintendo Direct is a semi-monthly webcast presenting information about Creator/{{Nintendo}} games and consoles.

* RunningGag: People staring at fruits and vegtables. It started with Iwata staring at a bunch of bananas in the E3 2012 showcase, later that year Bill Trinen stared at a tangerine in the same way, and yet again with Lego Iwata holding a carrot.