My predictions:
We're going to get a release date for N3DS. Recent rumours from Gamestop higher-ups suggest early- to mid-February, along with a trade-in credit if you trade in an old 3DS. I'd be surprised if this doesn't happen in the direct.
We're likely to see more of Project S.T.E.A.M., Majora's Mask 3D (maybe they'll talk about some N3DS-exclusive features), maybe a little Splatoon, maybe a little Mario Maker, probably some Monster Hunter 4. We'll probably see new DLC info for Mario Kart, Super Smash (meaning Miiverse stage and Mewtwo) and/or Hyrule Warriors.
Less likely would be something from Star Fox, Zelda U, Xenoblade Chronicles X (though it wouldn't surprise me if Japan's direct has some Xeno stuff, considering the game should be out sooner over there).
Probably something Amiibo-related, like how some of these new games will use them, or another wave of the little guys. Also maybe some focus on N3DS having Amiibo support, and the Amiibo adapter for old 3DS.
There will probably be one or two surprises, maybe something along the lines of a new game announcement (Animal Crossing for Wii U?), footage from Fire Emblem X Shin Megami Tensei (it's supposed to release this year after all, and we've seen nothing beyond the first teaser), maybe whatever Pokemon Company keeps teasing (Emerald? Pokken Tournament port? New game entirely?). I also recall the Bayonetta team said they had some exciting stuff going on, maybe Bayonetta 3 is already in the works. That game was nominated for and/or won a ton of awards, it wouldn't surprise me to see Nintendo try to keep it going.
I'm pretty excited. Nintendo Directs are like a mini Christmases every month, lol. Hopefully I can pry myself out of bed and watch it/help out with news.
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