Nintendo Direct on January 23 showcases 'Wii U software, services'

A new Nintendo Direct will air tomorrow (January 23) at 2pm UK time, it has been revealed.

The publisher confirmed that the conference will showcase "future Wii U software and services".



The global livestream, which will be available on the official Nintendo Direct website, will be presented by Nintendo's president Satoru Iwata.

The last Nintendo Direct announced new Pokémon instalments X and Y on Nintendo 3DS.

Nintendo recently confirmed that the Virtual Console will be making its way to the Wii U soon, promising standalone GamePad support.

The publisher could also announce rumoured titles including Yoshi's Land and new Resident Evil and Metal Gear Solid instalments.

Confirmed Wii U games releasing in the coming months include Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate, Pikmin 3 and Need for Speed: Most Wanted.

Watch Digital Spy go hands-on with the Wii U below: