StarTopic Nintendo Direct Speculation |ST3| Speculate Chronicles 3

[Rareware]

I must have missed that, thread moves so quick! He has been pretty reliable on quite a few things, I don’t even remember wind walker it’s been so long since I played it on GameCube.

Here it is. August 31st:


"100% there is a Nintendo Direct in September," said Grubb. "I think there's going to be a lot of Zelda stuff at this thing, I think this is going to be a Zelda blowout for Nintendo."

“Although Grubb admitted there was still some uncertainty around the exact nature of the Direct - whether it would be a general Direct, a Mini Direct, or a Partner Direct - "the things we've been hearing is that there would be some Zelda stuff there. And the specifics that were name-dropped were Twilight Princess and Wind Waker HD ports to the Switch."

https://www.eurogamer.net/zelda-twi...-ports-reportedly-set-for-reveal-in-september

 

[Raccoon]

another day of praying that Nintendo didn't cancel future cult classic Everybody's 1-2 Switch

 

[SirShorse]

I can't help but wonder if I ever told a Nintendo executive they were an idiot

Same tbh

 

[RealUncleNintendo]

OK hear me out

Take this:

And make it into this:

It's a fool's dream because no way in hell would the industry support a AAA linear artsy retelling of Frodo and Sam's journey, but I can still want it!

Yea it’s quite strange they don’t invest in a such a popular IP. I would be all for it! Don’t mention this game:

 

[Slappywag]

This might be an unpopular opinion and I understand why, but I want to see 3rd parties get in on the Gamecube remaster train. Sega has some great stuff from that generation that would I would pay cash money for updates. Capcom was rollin along. EA had games that weren't sports games. Also, do you remember Konami? They used to make games too! That's how old I am, I remember Konami games. I was really hoping Freedom Fighters would get the remaster treatment, but that might be the longest of shots at the moment for obvious and understandable reasons.

I don't need remakes. Just smooth em out and update the controls, if needed.

I also should say that I want new games as well. I'm old, but I'm still hip and with it. As long as they haven't changed what it is yet. I just want old stuff and new stuff.

 

[JoshuaJSlone]

If you can remember your age, then it's suspect that you're over the age of 30.

The tens are still nice round numbers that easily come to mind, at least.

“Although Grubb admitted there was still some uncertainty around the exact nature of the Direct - whether it would be a general Direct, a Mini Direct, or a Partner Direct - "the things we've been hearing is that there would be some Zelda stuff there. And the specifics that were name-dropped were Twilight Princess and Wind Waker HD ports to the Switch."

You'd think it would be easy enough to rule Partner Direct out, unless they meant "Here's what all our partners we've hired to port stuff have been working on."

 

[lexony]

everyone older than me is out of touch and everyone younger than me is an idiot

I'm sorry everyone this is simply how it is

Only an idiot who is out of touch would say something like that.

 

[Skittzo]

I can't help but wonder if I ever told a Nintendo executive they were an idiot

Well, were they being an idiot?

 

[chocolate_supra]

Raccoon is one of the youngest people here but has the most Nintendo boomer tastes it's actually hilarious.

If Raccoon's cube-heavy tastes are "boomer" than what the eff is my "Nintendo peaked with the SNES" taste?

Am I a member of the Silent Generation?

 

[RealUncleNintendo]

I can't help but wonder if I ever told a Nintendo executive they were an idiot

You never know lol

 

[Dardan Sandiego]

If Raccoon's cube-heavy tastes are "boomer" than what the eff is my "Nintendo peaked with the SNES" make me?

Am I a member of the Silent Generation?

primordial gamer

 

[Raccoon]

Only an idiot who is out of touch would say something like that.

oh fuck, I'm not neither, I'm both

how embarrassing

If Raccoon's cube-heavy tastes are "boomer" than what the eff is my "Nintendo peaked with the SNES" make me?

Am I a member of the Silent Generation?

do not call my tastes cube-heavy jesus christ

 

[chocolate_supra]

do not call my tastes cube-heavy jesus christ

But but but


Pikmin

 

[Skittzo]

do not call my tastes cube-heavy jesus christ

Wii is just two gamecubes, so Wii-heavy tastes are just SUPER cube-heavy tastes.

 

[Raccoon]

But but but


Pikmin

I've only played Pikmin 3

 

[Dardan Sandiego]

not me intentionally misrepresenting someone's taste in games

 

[Raccoon]

"ohh raccoon fake pikmin fan!!"

I'd rather be a fake fan than a c*ber

 

[chocolate_supra]

I've only played Pikmin 3

Oh god


You're a WiiUber

 

[lexony]

If Raccoon's cube-heavy tastes are "boomer" than what the eff is my "Nintendo peaked with the SNES" make me?

Am I a member of the Silent Generation?

I mean Nintendo started as a cardgame manufacturer when there were still dinosaurs around. They honor this part of their history with a Yoshi-game every few years.

 

[LuckyNumber69]

I specifically want Pikmin 3 2

lol damn we haven't even gotten Pikmin 4 yet and you're already anticipating Pikmin 32?? /s

 

[RealUncleNintendo]

I specifically want Pikmin 3 2

What do you mean by this? Like a sequel to part 3?

 

[LukasManak22]

I can't help but wonder if I ever told a Nintendo executive they were an idiot

Takahashi when talking to Koizumi:

Takahashi: I can't believe that Raccoon said am fucking stupid.

Koizumi: Raccoon?

Takahashi: Yeah, Raccoon was saying that am stupid.

Koizumi: weird face what? you should get a day off bro. Seems like you didn't get enough sleep.

Then Aonuma casually appears: yes! That's it! Raccoons in BOTW2.

 

[Skittzo]

Oh god


You're a WiiUber

Or in other terms, an ULTRA cuber.

 

[Raccoon]

What do you mean by this? Like a sequel to part 3?

yeah, something that directly builds on 3's style rather than returning to the style of 1 or 2

 

[chocolate_supra]

primordial gamer

lol at this picture
but also fuck this picture

Angry Birds = old school and Halo 3 = ancient, my god

SNES games aren't even on the list

Are they saying I existed before the birth of the universe?

No wonder I like Xenoblade so much

 

[Dardan Sandiego]

"ohh raccoon fake pikmin fan!!"

I'd rather be a fake fan than a c*ber

based

 

[chocolate_supra]

lol damn we haven't even gotten Pikmin 4 yet and you're already anticipating Pikmin 32?? /s

here are my top 8 most wanted things from Nintendo:

8: ANOTHER 99 GAME:
Ice Climber 99? Wrecking Crew 99? I don't know, I don't care, but I'd love to see it before the Switch is dead.

Pikmin 99 let's gooooooo

 

[Barely Able]

My 600 page prediction was way off. 700 is doable for sure.

 

[Mr_No_U]

It's just like I've been saying.

 

[chocolate_supra]

My 600 page prediction was way off. 700 is doable for sure.

Get @Emily to drop a couple more lore bombs and we'll be there by Monday

 

[Skittzo]

My 600 page prediction was way off. 700 is doable for sure.

I'll do my best.

 

[LukasManak22]

Looking more what into what Emily said, there really isn't that much "famous executives" or "famous senior producers" as people think there is. So it's pretty easy to tell which ones it were, even NOA and NCL.

 

[Plum]

If Raccoon's cube-heavy tastes are "boomer" than what the eff is my "Nintendo peaked with the SNES" taste?

Am I a member of the Silent Generation?

Pretty much.

NES-SNES = Silent Generation. People within this generation grew up with the time where the 'world' of gaming was still finding its way somewhat, where things were a bit messy and there were many limitations stopping it from truly evolving into something 'more.'

N64-Gamecube = Boomers. These people grew up at the perfect time to experience the vast majority of gaming's true evolution to what it is today. They were able to experience massive tentpole releases like FF7, Super Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, and so on when they released. They are also, like real-life Boomers, incredibly overrepresented in gaming culture, with a lot of people simply expecting that the experiences they had are similar to the experiences everyone else had.

Wii-Wii U = Millennials. Ya'll grew up in an in-between era. One where the gaming industry wasn't as consolidated yet, where budgets were still 'low enough' to allow for big AA titles, and where online elements were still limited enough to not have taken over the industry. However, fewer 'industry-defining' titles were released during this time, and those that were are seen as more divisive than the N64-Gamecube generation's titles (e.g. Modern Warfare, The Last of Us)

Switch = Gen Z. People say that they have it easy, that they have the best new games and such, but they also have to put up with much more bullshit than before. With the industry moving forward to more monetisation, more 'service' titles, and so on, this is the generation whose gaming experience will be characterised significantly by the increasing capitalist nature of the industry.

I am genuinely serious about this lol. The Gaming community is incredibly generational and it's something that is rarely, if ever, talked about. Perhaps because it's a niche thing that doesn't really matter that much in the grand scheme of things, but I digress. I use the framework of real-life generational discourse cause it just makes it easier, and because, personally, what we're basically seeing in gaming is a truncated version of the course gaming has taken since the mid-80s.

 

[RealUncleNintendo]

My 600 page prediction was way off. 700 is doable for sure.

 

[lexony]

I like good Train based games. I wish Nintendo‘d do something like that.

 

[MrEevee98]

I refuse to believe that Nintendo reads this site

ResetEra sure, but not here

Sakurai is definitely behind this account.

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

You might wanna check that math again

 

[chocolate_supra]

Looking more what into what Emily said, there really isn't that much "famous executives" or "famous senior producers" as people think there is. So it's pretty easy to tell which ones it were, even NOA and NCL.

fuck yeah reggie

 

[LuckyNumber69]

Pikmin 99 let's gooooooo

Unfathomably based.

While we're at it, Nintendo/Arika should make "99" games based off of every major Nintendo IP:

-Zelda 99
-Metroid 99
-Pokemon 99
-Fire Emblem 99
-Kirby 99
-Donkey Kong 99
-Xenoblade 99
-Style Savvy 99
-Ring Fit 99
-Art Academy 99
-Animal Crossing 99

All of these had better happen, Nintendo! /s

 

[MrEevee98]

If any Nintendo executive reads this, please revive Golden Sun.

 

[chocolate_supra]

Pretty much.

NES-SNES = Silent Generation. People who most associate with this era most associate with the time where the 'world' of gaming was still finding its way somewhat, where things were a bit messy and there were many limitations.

N64-Gamecube = Boomers. These people grew up at the perfect time to experience the vast majority of gaming's true evolution to what it is today. They were able to experience massive tentpole releases like FF7, Super Mario 64, Ocarina of Time, and so on when they released. They are also, like real-life Boomers, incredibly overrepresented in gaming culture, with a lot of people simply expecting that the experiences they had are similar to the experiences everyone else had.

Wii-Wii U = Millennials. Ya'll grew up in an in-between era. One where the gaming industry wasn't as consolidated yet, where budgets were still 'low enough' to allow for big AA titles, and where online elements were still limited enough to not have taken over the industry. However, fewer 'industry-defining' titles were released during this time, and those that were are seen as more divisive than the N64-Gamecube generation's titles (e.g. Modern Warfare, The Last of Us)

Switch = Gen Z. People say that they have it easy, that they have the best new games and such, but they also have to put up with much more bullshit than before. With the industry moving forward to more monetisation, more 'service' titles, and so on, this is the generation whose gaming experience will be characterised significantly by the increasing capitalist nature of the industry.

I am genuinely serious about this lol. The Gaming community is incredibly generational and it's something that is rarely, if ever, talked about. Perhaps because it's a niche thing that doesn't really matter that much in the grand scheme of things, but I digress. Iuse the framework of real-life generational discourse cause it just makes it easier, and because, personally, what we're basically seeing in gaming is a truncated version of the course gaming has taken since the mid-80s.

 

[Brofield]

I give Nintendo until the end of the month to announce Pikmin 1 & 2 remasters before I emulate them on Dolphin if I can't play it on Switch. This is a threat.

 

[Kartina]

The tens are still nice round numbers that easily come to mind, at least.

You'd think it would be easy enough to rule Partner Direct out, unless they meant "Here's what all our partners we've hired to port stuff have been working on."

Partners showcase and then twitter drops for the ww/tp ports

 

[RealUncleNintendo]

With Nintendo partnership with square and releasing hd- 2d games on Nintendo switch (live a live, dragon quest 3 remake, Octopath traveller etc…) I hope this trend continues and they remake super Mario rpg and chrono trigger from snes!

 

[lexony]

Unfathomably based.

While we're at it, Nintendo/Arika should make "99" games based off of every major Nintendo IP:

-Zelda 99
-Metroid 99
-Pokemon 99
-Fire Emblem 99
-Kirby 99
-Donkey Kong 99
-Xenoblade 99
-Style Savvy 99
-Ring Fit 99
-Art Academy 99
-Animal Crossing 99

All of these had better happen, Nintendo! /s

Ring Fit 99 would be brutal. Defeat 98 players around the world - with overhead squats.

 

[Ibrahim]

* Hidden text: cannot be quoted. *

Keep doing it every week eventually you will get it right

 

[Heruderu]

Nintendo executives, I have an important message regarding these leaks of the next Direct:

Spoiler

You better fucking announce a new Rhythm Heaven or Wave Race alongside those Zelda ports, or I’ll personally cancel Mario + Rabbids right before its launch. It’s Ubisoft, shouldn’t be that hard!!!

EDIT:

Spoiler

I would cancel Chris Pratt, but he’s capable of doing that himself…

 

[the_marmolade]

I apologize for taking so long to respond to everyone. For the record, I do read everyone's posts. Please don't think I'm ignoring you.



You would be extremely surprised to hear which famous Nintendo executives had accounts over at Resetera. I would know this because I approved some of those accounts during my brief 1-year stint as an administrator over there. To protect their privacy, I won't reveal any names or usernames. But the main point is: Nintendo isn't the bubble that people think it is. They do secretly get out there and interact with the fans on the internet.

Over at Era, there were so many instances when Nintendo Era members didn't realize they were arguing with famous Nintendo senior producers. Cerium and I would see Nintendo fans telling a senior Japanese Nintendo executive: "You're an idiot. You don't know what you're talking about"... Because they didn't know the user worked at Nintendo.

I cant believe I argued with Miyamoto on my western video game forum

 

[totofogo]

I specifically want Pikmin 3 2

what about Pikmin 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31?

yeah typing that out wasn’t worth the effort

 

[lexony]

Nintendo executives, I have an important message regarding these leaks of the next Direct:

Spoiler

You better fucking announce a new Rhythm Heaven or Wave Race alongside those Zelda ports, or I’ll personally cancel Mario + Rabbids right before its launch. It’s Ubisoft, shouldn’t be that hard!!!

EDIT:

Spoiler

I would cancel Chris Pratt, but he’s capable of doing that himself…

But Miyamoto has rabbids on his desk…
And Chris Pratt is "so cool"