The next Nintendo Direct release date may have been discovered, and it looks like the event could happen very soon.

The Japanese Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store will stop accepting card payments and Paypal from foreign accounts

As posted to the supermarket's Facebook page (via Eurogamer) by Mario's son, Carlos "Charlito" Alfaro, Nintendo reportedly "claimed that Super Mario belongs to them globally" when the supermarket attempted to file for a renewal on its trademarked name.

Some newly surfaced circumstantial evidence suggests that the next general Nintendo Direct may be scheduled for early February 2025.

Nintendo sued a small store in San Ramon, Costa Rica, over its name, Super Mario, but lost the case, allowing the store to keep its name.

If you're like us, you may also find a Switch 2 experience rejection from Nintendo in your inbox. Those logging onto their email this morning may have a surprise in store, whether elation or crushing disappointment.

The Nintendo Switch 2 Experience is coming to cities all over the world and you might still have a shot at playing one early.

On January 27, Nintendo kicked off the Supercharge Sale on its digital storefront. The sale includes a solid variety of newer and older titles including Super Mario Wonder, Crow Country, the GTA Trilogy, Kirby Star Allies, Mario Tennis Aces, Red Dead Redemption, and The Plucky Squire.

Japanese payment methods for the Japanese Switch eShop, meaning you can't use overseas-issued cards or PayPal.

Nintendo has officially confirmed Donkey Kong's new look and Nintendo fans are upset with the distinct changes.

Which is to say, yes, this is a $100,000 GameCube that can’t play games. As the eBay description reads, “This is a display unit. The only thing that works is the little LED on top.” And honestly, I’m impressed the light still turns on quarter of a century later.