It's probably gonna be like "the curse/corruption of ganon" to reveal that Link's has access to ganon's powers in this game as a result of the opening we saw in the initial reveal.Part of me feels like the proper name for BotW 2 must explicitly feature a character in it somewhere?
They've kept it hidden this long because they're worried about it spoiling an aspect of the game, which makes me think there's no way it can be as vague again as something like 'Breath of the Wild'.
Do you know if Nintendo is looking specifically for partners like MercurySteam to remake games and potentially take the lead in future new entries? It's probably not much of a concern for stuff like Zelda where they can get Tantalus to handle remasters while Nintendo proper handles mainline entries but the other IPs that have been mentioned (Golden Sun, F-Zero, Star Fox) aren't in the same situation. That's always been the missing puzzle piece for me: There's little point in reviving classic franchises if they don't have a plan for what comes after. Sorry if you've already spoken about this.To clarify, Nintendo wants to remaster/remake a lot of games, not just GameCube games. I wasn't just talking about GameCube.
And they won't all release in 2022-2023. Nintendo likes to sit on finished games and sprinkle them into gaps. Basically, the same strategy they've been doing with Wii U ports since Switch's launch. So nothing has really changed. The only difference is Nintendo running out of Wii U games to re-release.
From Link's Awakening to 3D Mario All Stars, Nintendo is very big into re-selling nostalgia right now.
To clarify, Nintendo wants to remaster/remake a lot of games, not just GameCube games. I wasn't just talking about GameCube.
And they won't all release in 2023. Nintendo likes to sit on finished games and sprinkle them into gaps. Basically, the same strategy they've been doing with Wii U ports since Switch's launch. So nothing has really changed. The only difference is Nintendo running out of Wii U games to re-release.
Have you heard any whispers about M&L on Switch?To clarify, Nintendo wants to remaster/remake a lot of games, not just GameCube games. I wasn't just talking about GameCube.
And they won't all release in 2022-2023. Nintendo likes to sit on finished games and sprinkle them into gaps. Basically, the same strategy they've been doing with Wii U ports since Switch's launch. So nothing has really changed. The only difference is Nintendo running out of Wii U games to re-release.
From Link's Awakening to 3D Mario All Stars, Nintendo is very big into re-selling nostalgia right now.
The Legend of Zelda: Skies of Time.
Time manipulation is obviously a very important feature in the game, so i'd almost bet hard money that there will be a time reference in the title.
Another point for this is that Mummydorf from the initial reveal definitely is some "menace from the past" which is time-related too.
Next up, Skies. Why skies? Because the focus of BotW 1 was "The Wild", the ... well ... ruined and "feral" Hyrule. But the game "leaves" this somewhat, going to another layer, the skies. So i could see there being a reference to that in the title too.
Therefore, my suggestion is "Skies of Time".
I think that they most likely will outsource the development of the port (just like XC3D).Reads Emily's post
Cries in Xenoblade Chronicles X
I know the game had a rocky development and quite a few folks at Monolithsoft aren't fond of it, but i would hope they could muster a up a temp new team of younger folks who joined after XCX and don't have any ill feelings and are motivated to release it from the Wii U prison.
I think maybe we're using different definitions of "aged poorly" then. To me, a game that aged poorly is not fun to play in 2022. I would buy the first two Paper Mario games brand new today, and a game based heavily on them, and I don't come away feeling like the gameplay is dated or no longer works for modern gaming expectations of quality of life.Maybe it did because we haven’t had this formula since TTYD ? People have been asking for this for decades. This is not something we had the luxury to have at least once in per console.
2025, ten-year anniversary.Reads Emily's post
Cries in Xenoblade Chronicles X
I know the game had a rocky development and quite a few folks at Monolithsoft aren't fond of it, but i would hope they could muster a up a temp new team of younger folks who joined after XCX and don't have any ill feelings and are motivated to release it from the Wii U prison.
Yes, little effort, big payoff.To clarify, Nintendo wants to remaster/remake a lot of games, not just GameCube games. I wasn't just talking about GameCube.
And they won't all release in 2022-2023. Nintendo likes to sit on finished games and sprinkle them into gaps. Basically, the same strategy they've been doing with Wii U ports since Switch's launch. So nothing has really changed. The only difference is Nintendo running out of Wii U games to re-release.
From Link's Awakening to 3D Mario All Stars, Nintendo is very big into re-selling nostalgia right now.
and of course none of those remakes will be the Mother trilogy
Do you know if Nintendo is looking specifically for partners like MercurySteam to remake games and potentially take the lead in future new entries? It's probably not much of a concern for stuff like Zelda where they can get Tantalus to handle remasters while Nintendo proper handles mainline entries but the other IPs that have been mentioned (Golden Sun, F-Zero, Star Fox) aren't in the same situation. That's always been the missing puzzle piece for me: There's little point in reviving classic franchises if they don't have a plan for what comes after. Sorry if you've already spoken about this.
Reads Emily's post
Cries in Xenoblade Chronicles X
I know the game had a rocky development and quite a few folks at Monolithsoft aren't fond of it, but i would hope they could muster a up a temp new team of younger folks who joined after XCX and don't have any ill feelings and are motivated to release it from the Wii U prison.
Have you heard any whispers about M&L on Switch?
Even if you dont answer, thanks for stopping by!
Yes, nothing has changed in that regard.
yes, we're expecting a Direct for the 13/14th.
New FE, DK, re-reveal of Botw2, TP/WW remaster, Metroid Prime Remake/remaster and GBC/GBA are heavily rumored to be there (of course, just some of these will be actually revealed, of course).
GBC/GBA NSO, Metroid Prime, new FE and TP/WW are very probable, if we lean on the rumors spread by various and respectable insiders and journalists. we shall wait and see.Thank you both!
I really hope that FE will be there, it’s the thing I want the most
Thank you both!
I really hope that FE will be there, it’s the thing I want the most
Nintendo is always looking for ways to either remaster or remake their past.
I agree.I really, really hope Xenoblade X comes to Switch or the Drake Switch. It would be an absolute crime to leave Mira behind on the Wii U. Would be an awesome opportunity if a sequel isn't planned to add some more story content to the game to wrap up some of the loose threads.
I most want a sequel to be clear. Mira is bigger than the five areas we saw for sure. Just endless potential.I agree.
But IMHO there would also be a need for a sequel, because the XCX ending opens up to a storyline that could be among the best stories in video game history.
You know nintendo?To clarify, Nintendo wants to remaster/remake a lot of games, not just GameCube games. I wasn't just talking about GameCube.
And they won't all release in 2022-2023. Nintendo likes to sit on finished games and sprinkle them into gaps. Basically, the same strategy they've been doing with Wii U ports since Switch's launch. So nothing has really changed. The only difference is Nintendo running out of Wii U games to re-release.
From Link's Awakening to 3D Mario All Stars, Nintendo is very big into re-selling nostalgia right now.
the problem for botw2 is that we know ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, 6 more daysPeople trying to guess what the name of BOTW2 is the same as with NX. It was known for few months before the reveal that it will be a hybrid and yet not a single person thought of a Switch.
yes but people are still trying to guess the subtitle by 2 minutes of footage that we saw.the problem for botw2 is that we know ABSOLUTELY NOTHING, 6 more days
What's probably funny is if you go back to the discussions of the old nx rumors and such, I bet a bunch of posts and articles kept dropping the word switch in context of "a system that is hybrid and can switch between tv and portable mode". Probably a whole lot of staring the answer in the face.People trying to guess what the name of BOTW2 is the same as with NX. It was known for few months before the reveal that it will be a hybrid and yet not a single person thought of a Switch.
To clarify, Nintendo wants to remaster/remake a lot of games, not just GameCube games. I wasn't just talking about GameCube.
And they won't all release in 2022-2023. Nintendo likes to sit on finished games and sprinkle them into gaps. Basically, the same strategy they've been doing with Wii U ports since Switch's launch. So nothing has really changed. The only difference is Nintendo running out of Wii U games to re-release.
From Link's Awakening to 3D Mario All Stars, Nintendo is very big into re-selling nostalgia right now.
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Oh, I know, I’m just wondering if they they expect WayForward to make future AW (co-developed with Intelligent Systems perhaps) if Re-Boot Camp turns out to be successful. Remaking games in dead series just for a temporary hit of nostalgia seems a bit wasteful.Just an example: WayForward developed a remake of Advance Wars 1+2. Did anyone have that on their E3 predictions bingo card?
Advance Wars is a perfect example of what to expect from today's Nintendo. Nintendo is always looking for ways to either remaster or remake their past.
Another example: Nintendo convinced Square Enix to remake Live-A-Live, a 1994 SNES RPG.
If Prime HD is due to this year, which it 99.9% will be than it's in this Direct, that also means something from Prime 4. I can't see them not showing anything from 4 when they will talk about another Metroid title and not 4.
It's absolutely possible, we saw Mercury Steams remake of Metroid 2 and it's success lead them to making Metroid 5.Oh, I know, I’m just wondering if they they expect WayForward to make future AW (co-developed with Intelligent Systems perhaps) if Re-Boot Camp turns out to be successful. Remaking games in dead series just for a temporary hit of nostalgia seems a bit wasteful.