Nintendo schedules back-to-back Direct events next week
The company will stream a Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct on Sep 8 at 10 a.m. ET, followed by a second Direct
Nintendo announced two consecutive livestream events. The first, titled the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Direct, will air on September 8 at 10 a.m. Eastern (7 a.m. Pacific) and is expected to run about three hours. The following day, September 9, the company will host a second Direct focusing on its broader lineup. Both events will be streamed online.
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