Nintendo Indie World Showcase Announced for August 19: Latest Indie Games Coming to Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Announces Indie World Showcase for August 19: Upcoming Indie Games for Nintendo Switch Nintendo has officially announced a new Indie World showcase, set to broadcast live on August 19, 2019, at 6:00 a.m.

PT / 9:00 a.m.

ET.

This special stream promises to deliver approximately 20 minutes of updates and new announcements focused entirely on indie games coming soon to the Nintendo Switch.

The event will be available to watch on Nintendo’s official social media channels and live streaming platforms, giving fans a fresh look at some of the most anticipated titles making their way to the eShop. For those unfamiliar, Indie World is Nintendo’s dedicated branding for highlighting independent game developers and their projects on Nintendo platforms.

While the 'Indie World' name has previously been used in Japan for similar presentations, this upcoming stream marks the first time the label is being used for a Western audience.

Nintendo of America made the announcement via their official Twitter account, inviting the community to "tune in Monday, Aug.

19 at 6am PT / 9am ET for an all-new, live-streamed #IndieWorld video showcase, featuring roughly 20 minutes of information on indie games coming to #NintendoSwitch." The timing of this Indie World showcase is notably just ahead of Gamescom 2019, one of the world's largest gaming events, which takes place annually in Cologne, Germany.

This strategic scheduling positions Nintendo to spotlight their upcoming indie offerings to a global audience of gamers, press, and industry professionals as excitement builds ahead of the main trade show. Since its launch in March 2017, the Nintendo Switch has become a leading platform for indie game releases, offering a diverse array of creative titles on the eShop.

Nintendo has played a significant role in bringing independent developers to the forefront through initiatives like Indie World, consistently generating hype and providing visibility for new and innovative games. As the August 19 stream approaches, fans and industry observers alike can look forward to a curated lineup of fresh announcements and updates from talented indie studios worldwide.

Whether it’s long-anticipated sequels or original experiences making their console debut, the Indie World showcase reaffirms Nintendo’s ongoing commitment to supporting creativity and ingenuity within the gaming landscape. Stay tuned for comprehensive coverage and detailed news as Nintendo reveals its next wave of indie successes for the Switch platform during the Indie World stream.

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