Nintendo Direct's Most Memorable Moments

Highlighting the most impactful game reveals, hardware announcements, and significant market reactions from Nintendo's signature broadcast format.

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Top 3 Game Reveals in Nintendo Direct History: Key reveals include the surprise announcement of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild sequel at E3 2019, the reveal of Super Mario 3D All-Stars during the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Direct, and the unexpected remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening in February 2019.
Most Surprising Hardware Announcements from Directs: While Nintendo Directs primarily focus on software, the recent announcement of a special edition Switch 2 with a Zelda theme, potentially revealed during the upcoming 40th-anniversary broadcast, could be a significant hardware moment.
Directs with the Biggest Impact on Nintendo Stock: Nintendo's stock has seen significant drops, such as a nearly 7% decline after a June 2026 Direct that lacked a new 3D Mario game, despite the announcement of a Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.