Hopefully at least 5 of those minutes are confirming Chitoge as a returning character.

Why are people confused that they're only talking about one game? E3 is around the corner lol.

Wouldn't exactly say I'm hyped for this game, but I'm def getting it day one, so I'll tune in.

Well, they actually did several times in the past, but it has gotten rare recently. But I think that's also due to making less Directs in general now. For instance, there were 30 Directs in 2013 between the different regions, but only 17 in 2018 - and that's bloated through 5 Fire Emblem Heroes Directs.

However, in April/May, Nintendo generally showcases 1-2 games which are normally to be released in June or July, so it's normal that SMM2 gets that treatment, too. Just look at those directs in the last years:

2018: None, MTA direct was in early March already

2017: 2 Directs for ARMS and Splatoon 2

2016: Culdcept Revolt (Japan only)

2015: 2 Directs for Xenoblade Chronicles X and Splatoon. Also, a general Direct on April 1st.

2014: 3 in April, with SSB, Tomodachi Life and Mario Kart 8 in quick succession

2013: Monster Hunter 4 and Phoenix Wright (Japan only), also a general Direct on May 17, 3 weeks before E3

I believe it's a reference to how they decked out their E3 booth for each year, not so much which game was focused on in the actual presentation.

Can't understand why people are not hyped for this game. It will be the first major game which will use the touchscreen of the Switch intensely. It was one of the biggest Wii U games with a large fanbase and even an official website for sharing levels (Mario Maker Bookmark). With the knowledge of part 1 we will have a well balanced online mode right from the beginning. It will be the first game on Switch which could use Facebook or Twitter as a replacement for Miiverse. Probably we can use Amiibos reasonable.

I made more than 40 levels on Wii U and had so much fun on creating levels. This is one of the games why I bough a Switch console. Already pre-ordered a copy with a stylus.

I think we will have another (Indie) Direct before E3 to cover titles which could come too short during E3. A Mario Maker Direct was necessary since we only know 90 seconds of this game from the February Direct and this is one of the biggest Nintendo games this year (beside Pokemon and Animal Crossing). On E3 they will focus on Pokemon Shield/Sword obviously.

So, predictions time:

I fully expect Nintendo to show a fully pledged single player campaign here, made by Nintendo and having a beggining, middle and end.What I am not sure of is if they are going with an original artstyel or just going to mix all styles to make it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPNS1Fb1l8c

Oh, that looks nice. Maybe i should pick it up afterall .

Online mario multiplayer...? Nintendo is going all out here .

that was pretty awesome tbh. lots of great stuff