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Nintendo is bucking the September tradition and hosting an August 2024 Nintendo Direct all about upcoming Switch games – and an Indie World

August 2024 Nintendo Direct time and where to watch

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The Nintendo Switch successor is apparently not coming out within this fiscal year

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Nintendo has announced on X (formerly Twitter) that it is holding two showcases side-by-side on August 27, 2024, one of which is an Indie World Showcase, and the other is a Partner Showcase. Both events will be available on the Nintendo YouTube channel, and the live streams of both events will kick off at 16:00 CEST / 10 am EST / 7 am PST.

Nintendo Has Announced Two Direct Showcases Back to Back For August 27, 2024

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Tickets for the Nintendo Museum will feature an image of your Mii!

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Back in June, the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics was revealed during the last Nintendo Direct. The collection will become available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Steam sometime in 2024, though an exact date has not been officially revealed just yet. Earlier today, Nintendo revealed plans...

Release date for the Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics likely to officially drop tomorrow

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"Baby why you gotta be so mean?" The zodiac is a fascinating system that many people turn to for insights into personality traits, behaviors, and compatibility. While every zodiac sign has its unique strengths and challenges, some signs are often perceived as being a bit more sharp-edged, vindictive or difficult (to say the least) to deal with. In this article, we'll delve into the four zodiac signs commonly considered the "meanest," exploring the characteristics that contribute to this perception and how these traits manifest in their interactions with others. To lighten the mood, we'll include some funny quotes about each sign's mean streak.

The 4 Meanest Signs in the Zodiac

We’re sad to report that Atsuko Tanaka, the Japanese voice actor for Bayonetta, has passed away at the age of 61. Her son confirmed the death, and said that it was due to an “undisclosed illness” that she’s been fighting for the better part of the year.

Atsuko Tanaka, the Japanese voice actor for Bayonetta, has passed away

Nintendo's next console could be apparently launching relatively soon

Analyst suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 could arrive before July 2025, and potentially cost less than the PS5 and Xbox Series X

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

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It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

Nintendo has added one final event to the summer game-a-palooza calendar with not one but two game showcases. Tomorrow at 7 AM PT / 10 AM ET, Nintendo will host an indie world showcase, then a partner direct will immediately follow. Altogether, Nintendo says the two back-to-back events will be 40-minutes long.

Nintendo is closing out the summer with a 40 minute showcase

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(MA) Meet Yoda, a tiny 9-pound senior Shih Tzu who is ready to steal your heart. This little pup is an older boy who has lived his life loved by a caring owner. Sadly, his owner recently passed away, and their family was not able to take care of Yoda. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England was able to take him in and place him safely with a foster. He still has a lot of life left in him, and he hopes to spend the majority of it snoozing in YOUR bed.

This Tiny Shih Tzu Who Lost His Owner Is Now Looking For New Family

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ARTIFICIAL intelligence may have guessed the exact PlayStation 6 release date. Sony is hard at work on the gaming console of the future, but details of the inevitable PS6 launch remain top-secret. Now The U.S. Sun has probed one of the latest AI models to see if it could produce...

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The big Nintendo Direct usually doesn’t happen until September, but this year the Mario maker is sneaking out a slightly smaller showcase at the tail end of August for indie and third-party games. Does that mean we’re getting the official reveal of the Switch 2 next month instead?

Surprise! This Might Be The Last Nintendo Direct Before We Hear About The Switch 2

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The Super Mario franchise has become a very basic institution in gaming since the 1980s. Among the most beloved and iconic series in the medium, an important note is that it remains. We seemed to have done quite well overall, I thought, in musing over 2024 and beyond; thus, we wonder what could be next for Mario and his friends in the Mushroom Kingdom. With the recent successes that Nintendo pulled off for this legendary franchise in the realms of both software and hardware, the possibilities for the future of this legendary franchise are virtually infinite.

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Chinese food is one of my favorites! Sometimes, all I want is a heaping bowl of beef broccoli and rice. Don't let the ingredient list scare you, it's quite simple to make, the most time consuming part is ingredient preparation. Sometimes, I will get the ingredients together the day prior or combine the parts that I can ahead of time so this meal preps in a snap! Here's what you'll need for 6 servings:

A Knockout Restaurant-Style Beef Broccoli

Will this week's Nintendo Direct finally bring with it Silksong news?

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"They get more than us, Why nobody told me about this?". If you're looking for a tasty option that won't break the bank, a Chick-fil-A's kids' meal might be just what you're after. It seems like a great deal. In fact, some people argue it's a better deal than a regular adult meal. This TikToker took the audience through the ins and outs of this meal.

Chick-fil-A customer says they’ll never order a full meal again after seeing kids’ meal

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A new Nintendo Direct is coming on Aug. 27

Nintendo’s new showcase is a Partner Direct/Indie World combo. Nintendo will broadcast a new Nintendo Direct presentation on Tuesday, Aug. 27, a two-part stream that’s one...

A new Nintendo Direct is coming on Aug. 27

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