Xbox has decided to remain silent. While rumors say that several of their exclusive games may become multiplatform, and even that the company could shift towards supporting other companies like Sony or Nintendo, Microsoft has decided not to comment. For now. They will do so on February 15th, in their podcast, in what seems to be one of their regular talks and nothing more. Something very strange, given the commotion it has caused and the impact this could have if true. But what if there was a reason for doing it this way?
There aren’t many reasons to simply deny it. Even if it’s true. But one that would make sense, given the information we have, is that it’s not Microsoft’s place to take the first step in revealing exactly what’s happening. Something that would make sense if we consider certain recent rumors.
According to a recent leak from a source that has been accurate in the past on these same issues, Nintendo will hold a Direct focused on third parties on February 15th. The same day as the Microsoft podcast, only a few hours earlier. If the leaks about Hi-Fi Rush coming to Switch, or the rumors about Game coming to the Nintendo console are true, then it would be logical for Nintendo to announce this, not Microsoft. They are the ones most interested in making the announcement and getting the publicity, not the Redmond company, and in that sense, the wait would make sense.
If Nintendo has a Direct on the 15th, it is expected that they will announce something related to Microsoft. They may not give specific details and that may be what Phil Spencer focuses on in the podcast. This is something that could happen, as Nintendo tends to announce third-party Directs on the same day as their broadcast.
If this were to happen, it would be a reasonable explanation for why we should wait. If not, there are very few other reasons to do so. Simply going out and denying or confirming it were much more reasonable prospects if there are no other business ties to fulfill, as could be the case of having a deal with Nintendo. So don’t be surprised if Nintendo unexpectedly announces a Direct on the very same day. Or if finally, as often happens, it is simply that the paths of corporations, like those of God, are inscrutable.
