StarTopic Nintendo Direct Speculation |ST4| Tears of the Speculation

[Kysen]

The nsuid of XC3 on the NA eshop page was changed from 'XBC3' to '70010000053336' on Apr 15, 2022. And a new trailer with the release date was released 4 days later.

So maybe the Direct will be as early as next week.

 

[LoneRanger]

The nsuid of XC3 on the NA eshop page was changed from 'XBC3' to '70010000053336' on Apr 15, 2022. And a new trailer with the release date was released 4 days later.

So maybe the Direct will be as early as next week.

Direct January 31st at west, February 1st in east

Both teams wins.

 

[Awesomegames23]

Nintendo Direct - The Rise of Orville Redenbacher Theory

 

[Raccoon]

ALL HAIL ORVILLE REDENBACHER

 

[AoiHana]

The nsuid of XC3 on the NA eshop page was changed from 'XBC3' to '70010000053336' on Apr 15, 2022. And a new trailer with the release date was released 4 days later.

So maybe the Direct will be as early as next week.

Or we could just get a trailer for Advance Wars or ToTK separate from a direct. Or even just a shadowdrop for the former. Sorry for playing devil’s advocate, but I’m just not totally convinced of the chances for a Direct that soon (but then again, I’m always a cynic when it comes to Nintendo…)

 

[Raccoon]

if we get a random zelda trailer next week then directs are truly meaningless

 

[Gamer_G]

Hollllly shit I fucking won, see you people for the Mini on the 2nd haha

 

[Magic-Man]

If we get a random Zelda trailer next week I'll still be happy because Zelda, but ughhhhhhhhh

 

[Magic-Man]

Hollllly shit I fucking won, see you people for the Mini on the 2nd haha

Don't get too cocky, this is just one example. It's not anything to make judgements over.

 

[Raccoon]

If we get a random Zelda trailer next week I'll still be happy because Zelda, but ughhhhhhhhh

it'd be bittersweet, because directs would officially mean absolutely nothing to nintendo fans. they're already targeting a wider demographic than pre-switch, but zelda just being a separate drop would be the final nail in the coffin for the old idea of directs being nirvana for enthusiasts

 

[Barely Able]

What’s the rumor about the popcorn brand?

 

[Raccoon]

What’s the rumor about the popcorn brand?

apparently they're doing a switch promotion that ends a few days before or after the 1st, lining up with the last time they did one and the direct that was then

 

[Magic-Man]

Next Monday is gonna be fun lmao

 

[chocolate_supra]

What’s the rumor about the popcorn brand?

The rumor is that Orville Redenbacher didn't really die in 95, that his body passed but his brain was preserved and installed in a robot so that he could continue researching how to create the perfect blend of popping corn and butter that would preserve at room temperature on the shelf but still taste fresh and rich after being exposed to simple household microwave radiation. From what I heard the only way this hasn't made the news yet is because he changed his name to stay under the radar. He now goes by "Orville Mechenbacher."



or did you mean the rumor about the Switch contest?

 

[Magic-Man]

 

[chocolate_supra]

Oh hey look it's the Best Animated Feature nominee that's about to lose to Marcel The Shell With Shoes On

 

[Raccoon]

thank god for popcorn and nsuids to make this thread less dull and perfunctory

 

[Awesomegames23]

thank god for popcorn and nsuids to make this thread less dull and perfunctory

This is the strangest timeline.

 

[Raccoon]

This is the strangest timeline.

thank god for that. if we really just plodded along to the boring ass february 8th direct with no distractions it would've killed direct threads forever

 

[LukasManak22]

if we get a random zelda trailer next week then directs are truly meaningless

we are not in 2020

 

[Dragoncaine]

I never go off topic.

So anyways. “Dogs” is Pink Floyd’s best song. Thank you very much.

I have a dozen different answers for this but it's physically impossible to not get lost in the sauce every time I listen to Have a Cigar

Will not be in the next direct, but in a future one?

Gotta be honest, I've never heard of Vanillaware and thought it was a parody name for generic shovelware lmao

The nsuid of XC3 on the NA eshop page was changed from 'XBC3' to '70010000053336' on Apr 15, 2022. And a new trailer with the release date was released 4 days later.

So maybe the Direct will be as early as next week.

I'm always amazed when Direct enthusiasts like you pull up these receipts. Incredible stuff

 

[LukasManak22]

People think that some popcorn brand or what is that is a stronger pattern than the earnings that are thing since 2019. You people learned absolutely nothing in the last 4 years.

 

[Barely Able]

apparently they're doing a switch promotion that ends a few days before or after the 1st, lining up with the last time they did one and the direct that was then

It’s cool we have another direct cadence theory based off when marketing promotions on snack foods occur. I’ll believe it.

 

[Raccoon]

People think that some popcorn brand or what is that is a stronger pattern than the earnings that are thing since 2019. You people learned absolutely nothing in the last 4 years.

live a little smh

 

[Awesomegames23]

People think that some popcorn brand or what is that is a stronger pattern than the earnings that are thing since 2019. You people learned absolutely nothing in the last 4 years.

I feel like collective sensibility regarding Directs died so long ago that it’s just a skeleton now. But I’m here for a party not a victory.

 

[LukasManak22]

live a little smh

But when I say something am usually not right so am here for it

 

[Raccoon]

I feel like collective sensibility regarding Directs died so long ago that it’s just a skeleton now. But I’m here for a party not a victory.

I realized a long time ago that being rational about direct speculation was fucking boring and lame

being right isn't fun, piecing together weird circumstantial evidence is

 

[Mr Doggo]

Oh hey look it's the Best Animated Feature nominee that's about to lose to Marcel The Shell With Shoes On

As if the oscars will ever go with a non disney film

 

[Raccoon]

yep, I'm switching to February 1st

all abooooard!

 

[Dark Cloud]

yep, I'm switching to February 1st

all abooooard!

Why? Did I miss something new?

 

[AllEchse]

I have a dozen different answers for this but it's physically impossible to not get lost in the sauce every time I listen to Have a Cigar

Gotta be honest, I've never heard of Vanillaware and thought it was a parody name for generic shovelware lmao

I'm always amazed when Direct enthusiasts like you pull up these receipts. Incredible stuff

Play Muramasa and 13 Sentinels then.
Both great games. The latter is on Switch.
Vanillaware also made Odin Sphere and Dragon's Crown, but I never played those.

thank god for popcorn and nsuids to make this thread less dull and perfunctory

The vibes aren't off anymore, I love it.

People think that some popcorn brand or what is that is a stronger pattern than the earnings that are thing since 2019. You people learned absolutely nothing in the last 4 years.

This thread was fucking gloomy just a short while ago.
It's finally getting back into the spirit and I'm here for it.

Or we could just get a trailer for Advance Wars or ToTK separate from a direct. Or even just a shadowdrop for the former. Sorry for playing devil’s advocate, but I’m just not totally convinced of the chances for a Direct that soon (but then again, I’m always a cynic when it comes to Nintendo…)

Better to be cynical than than setting expectations to high and plunging this thread back into doomsday mode.

 

[Awesomegames23]

Why? Did I miss something new?

Grab your popcorn for this one.

 

[Raccoon]

Why? Did I miss something new?

advance wars and zelda got eshop ids letsagooo

 

[DenkeyKong]

if we get a direct on the 8th I'll be wondering why they decided to keep splatoon separate. maybe it goes back to the changing audience and wanting to avoid boring the average switch owner

Ngl but the Splatoon 2 ver 4.0 trailer was anything but boring. If they want they can make it exciting enough for general audience I think, even if it's just a few new maps and weapons (I'm secretly hoping for more though)

 

[LukasManak22]

Hopefully popcorn is better than eShop sale before Direct theory. That was proven that it doesn't work.

 

[Raccoon]

ID theory is rock solid

 

[NateDrake]

What's your shoe size Nate ?
Follow up question: Is is the same as the next Nintendo direct date ?

Spoiler

I'm just kidding

The two would be different.

 

[Awesomegames23]

Oh my god, it’s Nate, here to confirm Orville Redenbacher theory.

 

[LukasManak22]

The two would be different.

two

February 2nd.


jk

 

[xghost777]

Gotta be honest, I've never heard of Vanillaware and thought it was a parody name for generic shovelware lmao

They’ve made Odin Sphere, Muramasa, Dragon’s Crown, and 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim. One of my absolute favorite developers with Odin Sphere being my favorite PS2 game of all time. Their name comes from wanting their games to be as beloved and timeless as vanilla ice cream.

 

[NateDrake]

Oh my god, it’s Nate, here to confirm Orville Redenbacher theory.

Nah. I won't confirm nor will I tease any Direct window.

 

[Raccoon]

Nah. I won't confirm nor will I tease any Direct window.

thank you for letting us have our fun

being told it was happening in the boring week would crush my spirit

 

[Awesomegames23]

Nah. I won't confirm nor will I tease any Direct window.

I get it, gotta keep the popcorn popping.

 

[Raccoon]

me when people start asking leakers for direct hints

 

[LukasManak22]

This is how it should be. And after so many people attacted Nate last June, this is for the best.

 

[Awesomegames23]

Orville Redenbacher theory goes even deeper than the contest, for there are regular bags of popcorn (symbolizing a Direct) and mini bags (symbolizing a Direct Mini).

Now, a mini bag of popcorn takes 1-2 minutes to pop, symbolizing a Direct on Feb 1st or 2nd will be a Mini. But, a regular bag of popcorn will take up to 3 minutes to pop, symbolizing a Direct on Feb 3rd will be a full Direct.

Yes, I know a Direct on a Friday is unprecedented but I don’t make the rules.

 

[ITSMILNER]

So a Direct within the next 2 weeks huh, I am excited!

Regarding the ID’s theory, do we know if Advance Wars one changed after the release last year was delayed? Presumably it would have had a similar ID this time last year when we knew it was due in April and you could pre-order?

 

[Gamer_G]

Okay so I’m a popcorn connoisseur, but I’ve never Orville Redenbacher, is it any good? I usually stick to Jiffy Pop if I’m grabbing popcorn from a grocery store

 

[SpaceGodzilla]

i want dankey kang

 

[Serif]

Oh my god, it’s Nate, here to confirm Orville Redenbacher theory.

There's a kernel of truth