I think the last thing Nintendo ever wants is a repeat of the Switch Lite shell leak from April of 2019. While it was, in the grand scheme of things, entirely harmless, Nintendo clearly hates not being in 100% control of their own messaging/marketing. So I tend to agree with this: they're going to announce the Pro ASAP as to not have any inevitable factory leaks take control of the messaging before they can control it themselves.My doubt is more about the event being in Sept than hardware coming this year, PS4 Pro/Slim leaked before release a lot I think Nintendo will want to avoid as many leaks as possible like they always do in hardware, that's why I think August fits better. They are 'cleaning' all Switch OG games releasing this year this month to prepare for Drake announcement next month
I think the leaking itself has changed.My doubt is more about the event being in Sept than hardware coming this year, PS4 Pro/Slim leaked before release a lot I think Nintendo will want to avoid as many leaks as possible like they always do in hardware, that's why I think August fits better. They are 'cleaning' all Switch OG games releasing this year this month to prepare for Drake announcement next month
The question is, what do they hate more-I think the last thing Nintendo ever wants is a repeat of the Switch Lite shell leak from April of 2019. While it was, in the grand scheme of things, entirely harmless, Nintendo clearly hates not being in 100% control of their own messaging/marketing. So I tend to agree with this: they're going to announce the Pro ASAP as to not have any inevitable factory leaks take control of the messaging before they can control it themselves.
I agree: I think all the stuff we've been getting recently are unrelated to the Pro. They want crystal clear messaging: they don't want to feature games in the Pro Showcase (ProCase) that aren't taking advantage of the new hardware, and they're very reluctant to show games that DO take advantage of the new hardware before they can show it in the best possible light. Hence, the weird pseudo-silence from Nintendo lately.
I don't know how people could believe that Jon runs this account, when Sylux said the release date for Bayonetta 3 weeks ago.
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I don't know how people could believe that Jon runs this account, when Sylux said the release date for Bayonetta 3 weeks ago.
The gap between Splatoon 3 and Mario + Rabbids sticks out to me. Early December has Dragon Quest Treasures as an exclusive for Switch, too. I wouldn't rule out early October for a Prime HD release, especially if Nintendo just announced it through Twitter this month.Let's think about things by WEEK NUMBERS because that's a good way to think about/visualize video game release date spread/openings
NEXT WEEK is WEEK 30 (W30) of 2022.
W30 - Live A Live
W31 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3
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W37 - Splatoon 3
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W43 - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
W44 - Bayonetta 3
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W47 - Pokémon Scarlet/Violet
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W52 - The Week Before Christmas/New Years
W53 - Christmas/New Years
TBH there's not THAT many big wide openings to drop other stuff. I could see Metroid Prime HD dropping in early December (W49 or so) and AW1+2 is a bit of a wild card.
Haha, yeah, I really wish they just gave a date, or even a month, haha!I think that tracks, yeah. Weird they didn't give a date on it yet, though.
Ah, that'd be sweet! Come on GB/GBA!There’s also little stuff to sneak in like Kirby. Probably GB/GBA (we hope) between Splatoon and Rabbids.
ExactlyIt is.
And FE3Hopes is a sequel to one, so it's pretty much just for fans of that aswell.
Mario & Rabbids is not a jrpg, but an RPG.
I count 8 games for RPG fans.
So I get where they are coming from.
Oh, yeah, they could definitely do a quick release of 1-2 Switch 2 without a bunch of fanfare if they want!The gap between Splatoon 3 and Mario + Rabbids sticks out to me. Early December has Dragon Quest Treasures as an exclusive for Switch, too. I wouldn't rule out early October for a Prime HD release, especially if Nintendo just announced it through Twitter this month.
I'd also guess that a 1-2 Switch sequel could squeeze into that early December window, or perhaps Advance Wars.
New Switch is 100% not AdaOne more thing: It is rumored that Nvidia will unveil Ada at gamescom. We know from kopite that the Switch Pro could be based on Ada.
This can also be a very important point. Just think back at the PS5 and XSX where we were told that its just RDNA(1) because 2 didnt exist officially.
it's become very personal with samushunterAgain, why would Jon also make a legitimate leaker account after making a fake one that criticizes exactly that? His motives make absolutely no sense, and if his stance on leakers is just a cover, then he’d be trying as hard as he could to keep SyluxHunter unaffiliated with both WaddleDeeKnows and himself. Not to mention how much of an issue it would cause for GVG and any potential relationships they have with publishers.
It just doesn’t really check out, and I’d be incredibly disappointed in him if that was the case.
My disappointment would be immense if we have to wait that long for the next wave of Mario Kart.Just toying with the weeks from @Derachi...and/or throwing darts at a wall :
NEXT WEEK is WEEK 30 (W30) of 2022.
W30 - Live A Live
W31 - Xenoblade Chronicles 3
W32 -
W33 -
W34 - GB/GBA on NSO
W35 -
W36 -
W37 - Splatoon 3
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W39 - Kirby Dream Buffet
W40 - Mario Kart Wave 2
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W43 - Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope
W44 - Bayonetta 3
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W46 - Metroid Prime Remake
W47 - Pokémon Scarlet/Violet
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W49 - Wind Waker/Twilight Princess Remasters
W50 -
W51 -
W52 - The Week Before Christmas/New Years
W53 - Christmas/New Years
Haha, yeah, I really wish they just gave a date, or even a month, haha!
Ah, that'd be sweet! Come on GB/GBA!
Eh, she and others create so much toxicity against actual journalists by spouting bullshit that I don't see the issue there.I don't like Samus either but if Sylux is Jon isn't it the second time he creates an account to roast her? That's not very nice of him to be fair (as she being a fake insider, but). Like I don't get why we should find amusing someone quoting someone via their Twitter to insult them. Crazy.
Why would this cause any issue for him or GVG? Journalists leak stuff all the time, he leaked a ton of things while at GameXplain.Again, why would Jon also make a legitimate leaker account after making a fake one that criticizes exactly that? His motives make absolutely no sense, and if his stance on leakers is just a cover, then he’d be trying as hard as he could to keep SyluxHunter unaffiliated with both WaddleDeeKnows and himself. Not to mention how much of an issue it would cause for GVG and any potential relationships they have with publishers.
It just doesn’t really check out, and I’d be incredibly disappointed in him if that was the case.
Jon has never struck me as the vindictive type, and even then the grudge would’ve had to start all the way back in February.it's become very personal with samushunter
Because Samus Hunter is the most insufferable fake leaker out there. Play high and mighty and expect someone to hit you with a low blow. That's how it goes.I don't like Samus either but if Sylux is Jon isn't it the second time he creates an account to roast her? That's not very nice of him to be fair (as she being a fake insider, but). Like I don't get why we should find amusing someone quoting someone via their Twitter to insult them. Crazy.
I think the Pro's messaging is going to be extremely careful, and I think the message they're going to want to get across with laser-focus precision is this: This model is for people who already know they want it. It's not going to be the primary model right now, because there is zero chance they're able to make enough to fulfill demand, and they also do not want the general public to start thinking Nintendo is a company that makes high end $500 (USD) game consoles for the hardcore audience only.The question is, what do they hate more-
Factory leaks of new hardware or announcing new hardware early causing an effect to existing hardware sales? It's a balancing act IMO.
Haha, me too, for sure! Just haven't heard anything about it yet, and it's killing me too, haha! Not sure when they're going to bother with it or not!My disappointment would be immense if we have to wait that long for the next wave of Mario Kart.
I doubt you know this.New Switch is 100% not Ada
Eh, she and others create so much toxicity against actual journalists by spouting bullshit that I don't see the issue there.
I don't know how people could believe that Jon runs this account, when Sylux said the release date for Bayonetta 3 weeks ago.
He probably just guessed the last friday before Halloween.it's totally Jon though
the account was made the same day as WaddleDeeKnows
I'd argue that it's weird to complain about Anime when the prequel to their most anitcipated game has been very Anime.Exactly
And it's not just RPGs, or RPG "adjacent" games. I like Pokemon and Paper Mario and all that. If you aren't a big fan of the more "anime" side of Nintendo, this year has been incredibly thin.
The only thing he ever leaked at GX were direct dates (and he did that through Era alongside a few other people, not GX) and that one direct where his predictions were suspiciously way too accurate, which he never claimed as a leak. Beyond that, nothing.Eh, she and others create so much toxicity against actual journalists by spouting bullshit that I don't see the issue there.
Why would this cause any issue for him or GVG? Journalists leak stuff all the time, he leaked a ton of things while at GameXplain.
Uh-oh, liked the wrong tweet! Probably blocking everyone who liked it then!LOOOOL S*mushunter blocked me on Twitter because i liked Syluxhunters tweet about them ☠
How many sales do you think they will lose by announcing the console one month earlier? They can’t even cover demand yet, I don’t think the sales lost would have any impact on Nintendo’s financialsThe question is, what do they hate more-
Factory leaks of new hardware or announcing new hardware early causing an effect to existing hardware sales? It's a balancing act IMO.
there were leaks but afaik that shit could come at any time
Guessing the release date and when that release date is shared isn't a lucky guess imo. It's way more likely they got info at least on B3.He probably just guessed the last friday before Halloween.
According to the internet those dont exist actually.Nintendo non-pokemon game in Nov/early Dec has been a staple of the Switch era so probably in that slot Prime 1 HD will release if it releases this year
don't do thisAccording to famiboards
Or Style Savvy, which is definitely in the works. And there is already the Switch exclusive Dragon Quest Treasures on the second Friday in December, so December 2nd might get a Nintendo title.maybe indieszero rhythm heaven is the december game
Nintendo doesn't care about hardware specs. The New Switch will have the cheapest possible hardware to run games at above 1080p, so they can call it 4K capable. Don't expect it to run PS5 or Series games much better than Steam Deck. First/Second party will look awesome, they even look great on current Switch. 3rd party will still be underwhelming.I doubt you know this.
It can be very well. kopite is one if not the most reliable Nvidia leaker.
Also Hardware development is a very complex issue. Remember how the PS3 qent with the Nvidia RSX 1 year before launch after coming to the point that the Cell alone is not suitable for gfx?
that's an interesting beliefNintendo doesn't care about hardware specs. The New Switch will have the cheapest possible hardware to run games at above 1080p, so they can call it 4K capable. Don't expect it to run PS5 or Series games much better than Steam Deck. First/Second party will look awesome, they even look great on current Switch. 3rd party will still be underwhelming.