According to a reliable leaker, Nintendo fans can expect an exciting Nintendo Direct event this week. The event is rumored to feature the introduction of a new 2D Super Mario game as well as a remake of a beloved SNES title. While Nintendo typically holds a major summer event in conjunction with E3, the company has yet to make any announcements, leaving fans eager for news. With the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom more than a month ago and a lack of first-party Switch exclusives on the horizon for the rest of 2023, the anticipation for a Nintendo Direct event is at an all-time high. Although the exact timing of the event is uncertain, if it does occur this week, it has the potential to bring about significant and exciting revelations.
Leaker Pyoro on Twitter, known for accurately leaking the reveal of Everybody 1-2 Switch and Sonic Superstars, has made bold claims regarding a potential Nintendo Direct event scheduled for this week. According to Pyoro, during the event, Nintendo will unveil a highly anticipated new 2D Super Mario Bros. game, as well as a remake of a classic SNES title. The specific SNES title remains unknown, but it is worth noting that another leaker previously suggested that Square Enix is working on a remake of Chrono Trigger for the Nintendo Switch, although Pyoro did not mention this.
Naturally, it is important to approach all leaks with caution, but it is not the first time we have heard rumors about a new 2D Super Mario game. According to the leaks, Nintendo has already completed development on this game, which is said to reintroduce the popular Wrecking Crew character, Spike. Spike gained recognition through the highly successful Super Mario Bros. Movie, lending credibility to the speculation that Nintendo may be bringing him back for a new video game appearance.
It should be noted that while Pyoro is not the sole source claiming the occurrence of a Nintendo Direct this week, there have been no official announcements from Nintendo at the time of writing. Nintendo has a history of unexpectedly dropping Nintendo Direct presentations without prior notice, leaving fans unaware of their arrival. Should the rumored Nintendo Direct take place this week, it will be intriguing to ascertain the validity of the speculations regarding the new 2D Super Mario game. If these rumors prove to be true, they will lend credibility to the other assertions made by these leakers in recent times.