Nintendo Direct on April 12 (3PM PT, Switch/3DS, mainly Splarms)

Predictions:

- Start with ARMS. Gets a 10 minute segment with new characters/weapons. Talks about the features of local/online multiplayer a bit more in depth. Releases in late May/early June. Maybe a demo available Thursday?
- Following that, a few minutes for talking about the Switch's general online features. Mostly regarding expansion of online services as well as the smartphone app.
- Next is Splatoon 2 for another 10 minutes. More weapons and modes detailed. For modes, Splat Zones returns along with 1 new mode at launch. Additional mode(s) to be released as a free update. Improved online funcitonality detailed, as well as how it's linked to the new smartphone app. Release sometime between early July and mid August.
- Small sizzle reel for games like USF2, Disgaea 5, and indie titles.
- After that, 3DS games. Fire Emblem Echoes, Pikmin 3DS, and Ever Oasis are each talked about briefly, with the latter two getting release dates. Maybe they squeeze in Lady Layton or Detective Pikachu?
- Last is a small surprise. My guess is either the launch of Virtual Console or a small eShop game for Switch, in the vein of Boxboy or Pushmo/Crashmo. Not expecting much of a surprise though.
 
Have any noteworthy developers retweeted the ND announcement?
I don't think so. Well there might've been a small one I think. I wouldn't expect anything big from this Direct from any devs.

Mario Tennis Ultra Smash Deluxe

...my heart 💔

The Direct with have a segment called "Trilogy Traffic" where they announced Mother Trilogy, Dark Souls Trilogy and Bayonetta Trilogy.

Bayonetta Trilogy lol. If they had something like this they should also have a Metroid Prime HD Trilogy!
 
GUYS my totes real Uncle who totally works at Nintendo sent this to me

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0-4 VC is back, quick info on the paid online, more info at E3.
4-12 Arms, new characters, online modes and story mode tease
12-18 Splatoon 2, 1080p 60 fps achieved docked, 720p 60 fps undocked. Tick rate improved.
18-20 Nintendo World Championships is back and now is a e-sports event with Splatoon 2 Arms, Mario Kart Deluxe and...
20-24 Smash for Switch announced with Inklings and Decidueye. All remaining amiibos including the new characters at launch.
24-25 Switch Indies minute
25-30 3DS games, MHXX localization.
30-35 One last thing: Pokemon Stars for Switch.

Pretty reasonable I think.
 
0-4 VC is back, quick info on the paid online, more info at E3.
4-12 Arms, new characters, online modes and story mode tease
12-18 Splatoon 2, 1080p 60 fps achieved docked, 720p 60 fps undocked. Tick rate improved.
18-20 Nintendo World Championships is back and now is a e-sports event with Splatoon 2 Arms, Mario Kart Deluxe and...
20-24 Smash for Switch announced with Inklings and Decidueye. All remaining amiibos including the new characters at launch.
24-25 Switch Indies minute
25-30 3DS games, MHXX localization.
30-35 One last thing: Pokemon Stars for Switch.

Pretty reasonable I think.

No way smash or stars is announced here
 
35 minutes

00-02 New Fire Emblem Warriors character reveal trailer (Probably from Gaiden/Shadows of Valentia)
02-03 Reminder of Fire Emblem Echoes is coming in May
04-15 Arms discussion including features and release date
16-28 Splatoon 2 discussion including features and release date
29-32 Pikmin 3DS gets a name and a release date
33-35 One final surprise
 
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