Nintendo Direct April 17 LIVE – All indicators level in the direction of Hollow Knight Silksong launch | Gaming | Entertainment | EUROtoday

Nintendo Switch followers are in for a deal with this week, as Nintendo publicizes plans to carry a shock Nintendo Direct convention devoted solely to indie video games coming to the Switch in 2024. And the excellent news is that there is not lengthy to attend, as a result of the Indie Showcase will happen at 3pm BST UK time on the afternoon of April 17. The information was introduced by Nintendo on X: “A new Indie World Showcase is airing tomorrow, 17th April at 3pm BST. Tune in for roughly 20 minutes of announcements and updates on indie games coming to Nintendo Switch in 2024.” It’s a stay presentation, which implies you’ll be able to watch your entire factor unfold in real-time by clicking play on the YouTube video beneath. The undeniable fact that it is stay suggests it is going to be one, that includes loads of thrilling bulletins and possibly even a shadow drop or two (which is when a recreation launches instantly after the convention). In reality, if latest rumours are to be believed, we might lastly get a launch date for the long-awaited Hollow Knight sequel.

Hollow Knight Silksong has been making headlines in latest weeks, starting with an look on the Xbox retailer web page.

Its look on the Xbox web site meant followers have been lastly ready so as to add it to their wishlists forward of launch.

Hollow Knight Silksong was then given an age ranking in North America, South Korea and Australia, which additional suggests a launch is imminent.

Silksong’s look on the Australian rankings board is especially promising, as a result of rankings are typically solely given to video games submitted of their ultimate state.

If Hollow Knight Silksong would not present up in the course of the April 17 Nintendo Direct, then anticipate it to make an look in the course of the subsequent month or two.

The sequel takes place in a brand new land, and can function a ton of latest powers and skills.

“Play as Hornet, princess-protector of Hallownest, and adventure through a whole new kingdom ruled by silk and song!” reads the official description.

“Captured and brought to this unfamiliar world, Hornet must battle foes and solve mysteries as she ascends on a deadly pilgrimage to the kingdom’s peak.”

I’m hoping we’ll lastly get a launch date of Metal Slug Tactics, which has been on my radar because it was introduced a few years in the past.

A by-product of the favored arcade shoot-em-up sequence, Metal Slug Tactics is a roguelike technique recreation with turn-based fight.

I’m additionally hoping to see extra of Night Slashers: Remake, in addition to Toxic Crusaders and Shadow of the Ninja: Reborn.