What was the first Nintendo Direct presentation, held in 2011, called?

The first presentation in Nintendo’s Nintendo Direct series was called Nintendo Direct.

Nintendo began the series in 2011 as a way to present announcements and information directly to players through online video broadcasts. The format became known for pre-recorded presentations featuring Nintendo executives and game footage, followed by separate broadcasts or announcements for particular games and events.

The name is a series title rather than the name of one specific game. That distinction can cause confusion with Nintendo’s E3 “Digital Event” presentations and with Nintendo Treehouse: Live, which focused more heavily on gameplay demonstrations and developer commentary.

Over time, Nintendo Direct presentations covered hardware, release dates, downloadable content, and new software across Nintendo platforms. The broadcasts helped Nintendo communicate globally without relying solely on traditional press conferences or printed promotional material.