According to reports, it’s likely that another Nintendo Direct will take place soon. Coming hot on the heels of the Donkey Kong Bananza Direct this week, it seems that Nintendo is preparing for another Direct in July, which will primarily focus on their plans for the remainder of 2025 and the games they have lined up. The same report also hints at an exciting announcement for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers and those with a fondness for GameCube classics.
You might be aware that the arrival of the Nintendo Switch 2 has brought GameCube games to Nintendo Switch Online. However, this feature is only accessible on the Switch 2 and doesn’t extend to regular Nintendo Switch Online subscribers. Moreover, it requires the more expensive Expansion Pack subscription, and currently, the selection of GameCube games on Switch 2 Online is quite limited. But, according to recent reports, the upcoming Nintendo Direct event aims to enhance this situation or at least make it better. The report suggests that a new game for Nintendo Switch Online will be unexpectedly released during the Nintendo Direct, and it’s rumored to be Pokemon Colosseum, which has previously been announced for Nintendo Switch Online but doesn’t have a specific release date yet.
It’s said that the follow-up, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness (also scheduled for Nintendo Switch Online), is being postponed to a later time.
This data originates primarily from the Nontendo Podcast and YouTuber Beatemups. Since it’s not a very active source, it’s important to remember to take this information with a bit of skepticism. The details provided here are unofficial and even if they’re correct, they could change, making them potentially outdated. History has shown us that Nintendo Direct dates can be flexible due to their reliance on various partners being ready simultaneously, which can sometimes prove challenging logistically.
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Currently, Nintendo hasn’t made any statement regarding the recent report. It seems unlikely that they will provide comments, but should anything change, we will promptly update this story.
Speaking of Pokemon Colosseum, this game has earned a special place among Pokemon enthusiasts due to its challenging and somewhat exclusive nature, as it’s one of the pricier GameCube games out there. Unlike many other Pokemon titles, which are developed by Game Freak, Colosseum was created by Genius Sonority and launched in collaboration with Nintendo back in 2003 or 2004, exclusively for the GameCube. It’s a spin-off game that received a Metacritic score of 73 and managed to sell around two million copies, marking it as a moderate success for Nintendo.
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2025-06-21 22:42