"Silksong Fans Hopeful for News at Next Nintendo Direct"

The excitement surrounding today's Nintendo Direct has been a rollercoaster for different gaming communities. While fans of Tomodachi Life are celebrating, the Hollow Knight: Silksong community finds itself once again donning clown makeup, as their much-anticipated sequel didn't make an appearance.

Fortunately, there's another showcase on the horizon:

Of course, now we wait for April 2nd
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The Silksong community has been on an emotional journey, oscillating between anticipation and disappointment. A visit to their subreddit or Discord reveals a flurry of memes and "silkposts" that speculate, fantasize, and humorously cope with the seemingly endless wait for the game. Their reactions to past events, like the back-to-back Directs last year and the chocolate cake photo fiasco in January, showcase a mix of genuine frustration and communal jesting.

Nintendo Direct? That’s not until April 2nd
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The upcoming showcase adds a layer of urgency for Silksong fans. Hollow Knight's fame surged with its Nintendo Switch release, forging a strong association with Nintendo's platform. The next Direct, rumored to highlight the Nintendo Switch 2 along with its launch titles, presents a perfect stage for Silksong's reintroduction. Amidst expected first-party reveals, fans cling to the hope that Silksong's popularity might secure it a spot at this grand event, signaling that the game is finally ready for its debut.

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Will Silksong fans face yet another disappointment at the upcoming showcase? It's hard to say, but there are hints that a release announcement might be closer. A recent mention in an Xbox Wire post about indies and backend updates on the game's Steam listing suggest progress. Yet, the community's history of overhyping for unfulfilled promises tempers expectations.

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The only concrete assurance comes from Team Cherry's Matthew 'Leth' Griffin, who confirmed in January that "Yes the game is real, progressing, and will release." As the community braces for April 2nd, all they can do is wait and dream of the day they can finally play Silksong.

Get that clown makeup ready for next week, folks!