Nintendo’s next Direct presentation focuses on Fire Emblem

It might not be quite as exciting as the Switch reveal, but Nintendo’s next streaming event has news about one of the most cherished gaming franchises.

The next Nintendo Direct will take place at 2 p.m. Pacific on January 18. The event will focus on the Fire Emblem series, which features turn-based strategy gaming. Nintendo uses these Direct streams to educate its consumers on upcoming products, and fans have learned to look forward to them since they often bring announcements of new games. The last entry in the Fire Emblem series, 2016’s Fire Emblem: Fates for the 3DS, sold more than 1.84 million copies worldwide.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.