StarTopic Nintendo Direct Speculation |ST|

[Phendrift]

A tour port with no gacha that has every character and skin for a flat $60 would be an instant purchase for me actually haha

That game’s roster is great

This is assuming the game is retooled to handle like a console Mario kart though. Quite honestly it was a great single player game for a while for me, I liked collecting grand stars. It’s the GAAS aspect that put me off continuing.

 

[merp]

go directly to jail

Okay.

 

[Raccoon]

Okay.

pog

 

[Deleted member 2]

(But yeah, sometimes I'm just shitposting without even thinking.)

Hey, shitposting withouteven thinking is the name of the game here.

I just get riled up when people specifically say troll stuff like that, is all.

 

[LukasManak22]

We can all hope that one day the Direct will be just 40 minutes of Miyamoto, Koizumi, Takahashi, Aonuma, Nogami, Furukawa, Bowser and few others reading FamiBoards and reacting to it.

 

[MisterSpo]

We can all hope that one day the Direct will be just 40 minutes of Miyamoto, Koizumi, Takahashi, Aonuma, Nogami, Furukawa, Bowser and few others reading FamiBoards and reacting to it.

Miyamoto: squints What the fuck is this bullshit?

Everyone: laughs

 

[HockeyBird]

We can all hope that one day the Direct will be just 40 minutes of Miyamoto, Koizumi, Takahashi, Aonuma, Nogami, Furukawa, Bowser and few others reading FamiBoards and reacting to it.

 

[9-Volt]

We can all hope that one day the Direct will be just 40 minutes of Miyamoto, Koizumi, Takahashi, Aonuma, Nogami, Furukawa, Bowser and few others reading FamiBoards and reacting to it.

I hope they'll read Future Hardware thread. They should take notes on successor's direction form there. DLSS, people, DLSS!

 

[ITSMILNER]

Zombie Army 4, Remnant From the Ashes and Alan Wake Remastered are leaked for Switch.
Marvel Midnight Sun, Kingdom Come and Gollum were confirmed for Switch.

And i think its likely that there are ports of Mass Effect Trilogy, Borderlands 3, Devil May Cry 4, Desperados 3 and The King of Fighters XV

I’d snap up Mass Effect Trilogy and Borderlands 3 if they do come to Switch, I’m unsure on Marvel Midnight Sun as the battle system doesn’t look great to me

If we get Borderlands 3 I wonder if that new Tiny Tina game might come to Switch eventually also.

 

[chocolate_supra]

Edit: wrong thread

 

[Moltres006]

1st direct of the year is here.

Yacht Club Games Presents set for February 1, teases ‘megaton announcement’

Yacht Club Games will host its third official “Yacht Club Games Presents” live stream on February 1 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET, the company announced. You will be able to watch it o…

www.gematsu.com

 

[Dark Cloud]

1st direct of the year is here.

Yacht Club Games Presents set for February 1, teases ‘megaton announcement’

Yacht Club Games will host its third official “Yacht Club Games Presents” live stream on February 1 at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET, the company announced. You will be able to watch it o…

www.gematsu.com

That’s cool. Didn’t the do one before.

The 60-minute broadcast will feature “a boatload of new updates,” including “never-before-seen gameplay sneak peeks” and downloadable content for a selection of games, as well as “a hair-raisingly exciting MEGA ANNOUNCEMENT!”

This is going to be 60 minutes long. Geez lol. Also a mega announcement.

 

[Xaltmas]

Some third party ports/remasters I'd like to see -

Digital Devil Saga 1 & 2
The Zero Escape Trilogy
killer7
Shadows of the Damned
Lollipop Chainsaw
Senran Kagura Burst Renewal
Sakura Wars
DJMax Respect V
Dragon's Crown Pro
Odin Sphere Leifthrasir
Muramasa Rebirth
Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition
Onechanbara Z2 Chaos
Onechanbara Origin

 

[Dark Cloud]

I’m still waiting for a good Kingdom Hearts port.

 

[Dmax3901]

Finished Banjo-Kazooie 100% last night, that was one hell of a trip down memory lane. Last time I played that to completion I would've been 9 or 10 years old.

Has there been any indication that Tooie will be added at some point?

 

[chocolate_supra]

I’m still waiting for a good Kingdom Hearts port.

Here's one:

Spoiler: Kingdom Hearts on Switch

 

[SammyJ9]

Finished Banjo-Kazooie 100% last night, that was one hell of a trip down memory lane. Last time I played that to completion I would've been 9 or 10 years old.

Has there been any indication that Tooie will be added at some point?

I don't think so, but I really hope it does get added!

 

[9-Volt]

Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition

Still don't understand why this hasn't happened yet. Did Capcom pause porting older games to Switch just to focus on the two big MH games in 2021?

DMC4 has gotta be a 2022 Capcom Switch release. Sunbreak cannot be their only thing for Switch this year and that's not even a full game.

 

[Dinoman96]

Finished Banjo-Kazooie 100% last night, that was one hell of a trip down memory lane. Last time I played that to completion I would've been 9 or 10 years old.

Has there been any indication that Tooie will be added at some point?

Hasn't been announced but I feel confident of it arriving on NSO at some point. I don't really see why Microsoft would be against it being on there considering they let BK show up.

 

[Xaltmas]

Still don't understand why this hasn't happened yet. Did Capcom pause porting older games to Switch just to focus on the two big MH games in 2021?

DMC4 has gotta be a 2022 Capcom Switch release. Sunbreak cannot be their only thing for Switch this year and that's not even a full game.

I could see it happening this year. It's the perfect announcement for a third-party montage during a Direct.

 

[Amadeus]

Will EPD 10 get a new 2D Mario out before Pikmin 4? This is a good question. Which will come first?

Maybe 2D Mario. If a game is supposed to come with the movie it may be it, and it's been nearly 10 years since the last Mario Bros.

 

[Raccoon]

Super Mario Bros 5

edit: 6?

 

[Gartooth]

Both 2D Mario and Pikmin are due at this point. This year NSMBU turns a decade old and Pikmin 3 turns 9 years old.

 

[Raccoon]

Both 2D Mario and Pikmin are due at this point. This year NSMBU turns a decade old and Pikmin 3 turns 9 years old.

the difference is that 2D Mario is a massive brand while Pikmin is a weak and sporadic one

there's money to be made in 2D Mario, but none in Pikmin

 

[Dark Cloud]

No sensationalist headlines yet about Metroid Prime 4 possibly being in development hell due to them still hiring for it?

 

[Skittzo]

No sensationalist headlines yet about Metroid Prime 4 possibly being in development hell due to them still hiring for it?

It only worked the first 82 times, at 83 everyone wised up.

 

[E.Gadd]

Pikmin in zero-g scenarios could be fun.

Has that already happened? I can't remember.

 

[Amadeus]

I miss the old Nintendo when they could release NSMBU and Pikmin 3 1 year appart.
In 2012 they released : Fire Emblem Awakening, Pikmin 3, Animal Crossing, Luigi's mansion 2, Tomodachi life, Mario and Luigi Dream Team, The Wonderful 101, Wind Waker HD, Pokémon X/Y, Zelda A Link between world, 3D World. 2012 and 2014 were as strong.

But I guess it's the price of HD development.

 

[Dark Cloud]

^I was about to say that’s not the old Nintendo because that’s applies through the entire industry.

 

[DecoReturns]

There’s more life in the F-Zero IP

Then the Mexican national football team.

What a downfall the last 2 years

 

[Legion of Primes]

Been having an off day so not on much today.

I came to say I am bringing the original Craig Spowser avatar back for my support of Team February

 

[Josh5890]

I'm calling it. The next Nintendo Direct will have a shadow drop of the new Ninja Turtles game!

 

[Dark Cloud]

This feels unreal. I’m playing a different Pokémon game from what I’ve been used to for the past 2 decades. It feels great so far.

 

[Raccoon]

I wish I had taken the time to do this before the incredible Pokémon launch, but I figure that it's better to do it now than later still.

So, January is almost over. Yes, there's still hope among the most stalwart members of #TeamJanuary, but others may be wavering a bit. I can imagine that many would want to give up and change their forum titles.

You may recall that a contingency of the forum title change was that users not change it until the raffle is drawn. However, only the winning team would be eligible for the raffle, so there was no incentive for anyone to wear their team colors after losing.

That's why I'm excited to announce the third and final giveaway for this thread: an additional raffle that will be among just those who changed their forum titles and retained them for the full hype season, regardless of what team wins. This will be drawn at the same time as the winning team's raffle, so please look forward to it.

Similarly, if you're interested in the Build-A-Direct contest and giveaway, please check the threadmarks for that. There haven't been too many submissions so far, and if we don't hit at least ten I won't do the giveaway. Pressure your friends!

Sorry for the long post.

 

[jnWake]

the difference is that 2D Mario is a massive brand while Pikmin is a weak and sporadic one

there's money to be made in 2D Mario, but none in Pikmin

Luckily Nintendo cares more about soul than money...

Right?!

 

[Dekuman]

Luckily Nintendo cares more about soul than money...

Right?!

I think they care about both. On the subject of 2D Mario Given the high quality of indie games (visually) the NSMB look is really sterile and kind of repulsive to me these days. I hope they do another 2D Mario but with a different art style. Some sort of HD-3D Pixel Art would be kind of awesome actually, but maybe too niche? I'm sure Nintendo can come up with something.

 

[LukasManak22]

Is there anyone who thinks that Direct will happen next week?

 

[chocolate_supra]

Is there anyone who thinks that Direct will happen next week?

I'm still all-in on a Valentine's Direct.

 

[DarkField]

I think they care about both. On the subject of 2D Mario Given the high quality of indie games (visually) the NSMB look is really sterile and kind of repulsive to me these days. I hope they do another 2D Mario but with a different art style. Some sort of HD-3D Pixel Art would be kind of awesome actually, but maybe too niche? I'm sure Nintendo can come up with something.

I've been playing nsmb Wii and it is very good, I think with new power ups and fun stages, money will rain as usual with a new 2d one. The only think that bothers me is that Nintendo seems to forgot the Wii u was a thing different to the switch, so, new entries in the Mario 2d and 3d world saga seems unlikely to happen in this generation... Which is unfair to say the least.

 

[Awesomegames23]

Haven't posted in weeks, is there any decent indication that a Nintendo Direct is happening in 3 weeks or less? I know Nintendo has done a Feb Direct for the past 3 years, but I was wondering if there is/are any recent rumor(s)? To be honest I do think (and hope!) a direct is shown in the middle of the month.

 

[NabiscoFelt]

Is there anyone who thinks that Direct will happen next week?

Would be early for a February Direct

 

[shoptroll]

Haven't posted in weeks, is there any decent indication that a Nintendo Direct is happening in 3 weeks or less? I know Nintendo has done a Feb Direct for the past 3 years, but I was wondering if there is/are any recent rumor(s)? To be honest I do think (and hope!) a direct is shown in the middle of the month.

I don’t know if it’s a confirmed pattern but Nintendo seems to do a Direct a couple weeks after a major tentpole release goes out. Arceus is the current major tentpole and we don’t know the release calendar after Kirby.

Next week is also earnings week so there will probably not be a direct because of that although there might some minor news around that event.

So the current expectation by most people on #TeamFebruary is something in two weeks at the earliest due to the above two reasons.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Is there anyone who thinks that Direct will happen next week?

No. It’s too early. February 10 the earliest.

 

[Psyborg]

Powerslave Exhumed release date being leaked for Feb 10 has me wondering if it was meant to be a shadow drop. Feb 10 is a Thursday and mid Feb is a very common timeframe for Directs.

Maybe a bit of a stretch though, as Powerslave is probably more suited for an Indie direct.

 

[DrDave]

Is there anyone who thinks that Direct will happen next week?

No, too early. I think it’s gonna be the 16th or 17th. Maaaybe 9th or 10th, less likely IMO.

 

[Tentacle-tropes]

Probably any Direct isn’t happening until mid February. As the first week contains Nintendo’s nine month earnings. And, it would probably be a good time to start dating releases in between that and closer to their fiscal year briefing.

 

[Jersh]

so my biggest problem with this game is that it doesn't feel fun to play

I'm not sure how it would work on a controller but if it handled differently I think I'd play it

I remember finding the Tour beta way too easy and a bit dull, but I was still playing it every day for whatever reason.

Then I discovered the whole point was the combo system and the game was immediately addicting. It doesn't play like other Mario Karts, you're just always trying to be doing something in order to keep the points going up. It was very hard to put down.

Then the beta ended and I had to put it down. I never picked up the full release.

Finished Banjo-Kazooie 100% last night, that was one hell of a trip down memory lane. Last time I played that to completion I would've been 9 or 10 years old.

Has there been any indication that Tooie will be added at some point?

No.

 

[Tentacle-tropes]

I honestly think Tour could be a bigger hit for them if they added in more characters and tweaked the gameplay a bit. While also getting a little more fantastical with their tracks based on real locations. Nintendo it still hesitant to go full gacha or at least all in on mobile.

 

[MetalLord]

I honestly think Tour could be a bigger hit for them if they added in more characters and tweaked the gameplay a bit. While also getting a little more fantastical with their tracks based on real locations. Nintendo it still hesitant to go full gacha or at least all in on mobile.

more characters ?????

 

[NabiscoFelt]

more characters ?????

If the roster doesn't have Dr. Dry Bowser can it really be said to be complete