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Nintendo Direct Scheduled for Friday, Lasting 40 Minutes

Get ready for an exciting hour on September 12, 2025, as we celebrate Mario's 40th anniversary and eagerly anticipate updates for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond in the upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation! Join us on YouTube or Nintendo Today app!

Marcus Thompson · 2 min read

Nintendo Direct Showcases 40th Super Mario Bros. Anniversary and Metroid Prime 4 Updates on September 12

Nintendo will host a new Nintendo Direct this Friday, September 12. The broadcast starts at 2 PM in Portugal (10 AM in Brazil) and will last approximately an hour. It will feature significant announcements for both the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles. The event's timing coincides with the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros., which originally launched on September 13, 1985. Nintendo plans to make special announcements to commemorate this milestone. Fans greatly anticipate Metroid Prime 4: Beyond following its gameplay reveal last June, and are eagerly awaiting its release date. Viewers can watch the Direct on Nintendo's official YouTube channel or through its mobile application, Nintendo Today. The app, launched in March, provides the latest news, events, and live streams.

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Excited about what’s coming up in the gaming world? Make sure to dive into our latest post, "Nintendo Direct: Here's the List of Leaked Announcements," by Bruno Pferd (published September 10, 2025), where he compiles a comprehensive list of anticipated announcements and rumored leaks from an upcoming Nintendo Direct event. From Metroid Prime 4 to potential new entries in the Professor Layton series, there’s something for every Nintendo fan! Check it out here Nintendo Direct: Here's the List of Leaked Announcements and get ready to speculate alongside us. Exciting news for all Nintendo fans out there! Carlos Mendoza over at Players For Life has just published a must-read article titled "New Nintendo Direct Confirmed for Friday, September 12th" (published on September 10th, 2025). With the event just around the corner, this piece delves into what we can expect from the one-hour showcase, including potential new trailers and updates. From a first look at a Mario game celebrating its 40th anniversary to speculation about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’s release date, there's plenty to get hyped about. Be sure to check it out New Nintendo Direct Confirmed for Friday, September 12th for all the details! Exciting news for all Nintendo fans out there! Marcus Thompson recently penned an article that you won’t want to miss. Published on September 10, 2025, the post “Nintendo to Hold New Nintendo Direct Presentation on Friday, September 12th” discusses the upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation scheduled for this Friday at 10 AM Brasilia time. The event is expected to reveal crucial details about Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and may also commemorate Super Mario Bros' 40th anniversary with new announcements. Dive into all the thrilling possibilities by checking out the full article here Nintendo to Hold New Nintendo Direct Presentation on Friday, September 12th.

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