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Introduction
Welcome to the fifth official Famiboards Nintendo Direct speculation thread! I'm grateful to once again act as steward to this hype vessel.
Of course, you may think that Nintendo Direct speculation is mistimed and that your hype is better directed towards the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While I can't deny that the game looks incredible, I feel that there has not been a more exciting time for Direct speculation since the site was established in September of 2021. As this thread's title, written by the endlessly creative @Skittzo, suggests, I believe that we are in broadly uncharted territory for Nintendo Switch. Let's examine a few key points:
1. There are no scheduled releases after Pikmin 4
This one is obvious. Nintendo hasn't announced any game release dates after Pikmin 4 on July 21. Furthermore, the only game we even technically know of past this point is Metroid Prime 4. There was a similar period in the summer of 2020, but then there were more games like Metroid Prime 4 that could in theory return at any time. Now we're running out of them.
2. Nintendo Switch is older than ever
This too is obvious: every day we're a little closer to Nintendo's next system, no matter when it comes. For this reason the first party software library has to change in the near future. Either we'll see the next 3D Mario and similarly massive projects alongside new hardware or a new strategy to continue the system. For example, EPD Tokyo is working on a 2D project, which could either be a fresh take on 2D Mario or maybe even Donkey Kong. Additionally, smaller series like Tomodachi and Rhythm Heaven could have ample room to breathe and grow on a mature, highly successful platform.
3. Nintendo has been aggressive this year
Metroid Prime Remastered was shadowdropped and the huge Xenoblade Chronicles 3 expansion came earlier than expected. There are many possible explanations for this trend of aggressive releases, including the end of some high-profile delays, but I feel comfortable in the assertion that, no matter what's happening, this fall and early 2024 will be anything but boring.
I hope that I've convinced you: the coming months will be very interesting! I look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts. That being said, I do recognize that the thread will not see too much traffic to start, and even less after the launch of Tears of the Kingdom. I have accepted this and think that I may enjoy a slower, quieter Direct thread.
Guidelines
Thank you for boarding this hype ship. To ensure the safety and satisfaction of all passengers, we have a few guidelines for your participation in addition to site rules. I'll be trying my best to adhere to these as well.
1. Don't ask "insiders" for information
Hey Nate, have you heard about MonkEPD? What's up Emily, how's your niece or nephew or whatever also Tomodachi when? Good morning Mr. Robertson, is 3D Mario in the Direct? This behavior is irritating to these members and, worse than that, it's cringe for everyone else. Please do not do this.
2. Don't get personal
This also applies especially to insiders. Don't make charged character assessments because of someone's Nintendo opinions, predictions, or, in the insiders' case, information. Not believing everything you read online is good, but I'd appreciate it if you were polite about it.
3. Be nice
To that end, don't be rude or dismissive of people's thoughts.
Updates
Discussions
Prompt #1, 2023.06.03:
Prompt #2, 2023.06.12:
OP's Favorite Sh!tposts
These are some of my favorite posts in the thread, which I've collected in my bookmarks for a little while now. I hope you all look forward to being featured.
Edit History
2023.05.05 8:18 AM: Thread created
2023.06.03 7:53 PM: First guided discussion prompt added
2023.06.12 7:10 AM: Second guided discussion prompt and favorite posts section added
2023.06.19 9:00 PM: Second discussion summarized and additional favorite posts added
2023.06.20 8:52 AM: Additional favorite posts and potential Direct link added
Welcome to the fifth official Famiboards Nintendo Direct speculation thread! I'm grateful to once again act as steward to this hype vessel.
Of course, you may think that Nintendo Direct speculation is mistimed and that your hype is better directed towards the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. While I can't deny that the game looks incredible, I feel that there has not been a more exciting time for Direct speculation since the site was established in September of 2021. As this thread's title, written by the endlessly creative @Skittzo, suggests, I believe that we are in broadly uncharted territory for Nintendo Switch. Let's examine a few key points:
1. There are no scheduled releases after Pikmin 4
This one is obvious. Nintendo hasn't announced any game release dates after Pikmin 4 on July 21. Furthermore, the only game we even technically know of past this point is Metroid Prime 4. There was a similar period in the summer of 2020, but then there were more games like Metroid Prime 4 that could in theory return at any time. Now we're running out of them.
2. Nintendo Switch is older than ever
This too is obvious: every day we're a little closer to Nintendo's next system, no matter when it comes. For this reason the first party software library has to change in the near future. Either we'll see the next 3D Mario and similarly massive projects alongside new hardware or a new strategy to continue the system. For example, EPD Tokyo is working on a 2D project, which could either be a fresh take on 2D Mario or maybe even Donkey Kong. Additionally, smaller series like Tomodachi and Rhythm Heaven could have ample room to breathe and grow on a mature, highly successful platform.
3. Nintendo has been aggressive this year
Metroid Prime Remastered was shadowdropped and the huge Xenoblade Chronicles 3 expansion came earlier than expected. There are many possible explanations for this trend of aggressive releases, including the end of some high-profile delays, but I feel comfortable in the assertion that, no matter what's happening, this fall and early 2024 will be anything but boring.
I hope that I've convinced you: the coming months will be very interesting! I look forward to hearing everyone's thoughts. That being said, I do recognize that the thread will not see too much traffic to start, and even less after the launch of Tears of the Kingdom. I have accepted this and think that I may enjoy a slower, quieter Direct thread.
Guidelines
Thank you for boarding this hype ship. To ensure the safety and satisfaction of all passengers, we have a few guidelines for your participation in addition to site rules. I'll be trying my best to adhere to these as well.
1. Don't ask "insiders" for information
Hey Nate, have you heard about MonkEPD? What's up Emily, how's your niece or nephew or whatever also Tomodachi when? Good morning Mr. Robertson, is 3D Mario in the Direct? This behavior is irritating to these members and, worse than that, it's cringe for everyone else. Please do not do this.
2. Don't get personal
This also applies especially to insiders. Don't make charged character assessments because of someone's Nintendo opinions, predictions, or, in the insiders' case, information. Not believing everything you read online is good, but I'd appreciate it if you were polite about it.
3. Be nice
To that end, don't be rude or dismissive of people's thoughts.
Updates
Discussions
Prompt #1, 2023.06.03:
This conversation is mostly over, so I invite you all to jump to the quoted post and take a look at the responses by checking the posts that quoted it. You'll find a lot of really insightful and high-effort speculation there; I'm very happy with how this went. I won't try to summarize these because everyone's response was a little different and worth reading.
Prompt #2, 2023.06.12:
This one was very active, with lots of responses both replying to my post directly and following in the thread standalone. If you'd like to look at some predictions either ahead of the Direct or after it ends, I highly recommend jumping to that post and scrolling through!
OP's Favorite Sh!tposts
These are some of my favorite posts in the thread, which I've collected in my bookmarks for a little while now. I hope you all look forward to being featured.
if Lukas was a true believer he'd use the prophetic perfect tense
Prophetic perfect tense - Wikipedia
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Tune in for roughly 40 minutes of this
I really should be asleep already. It's almost 2:30 AM and I work in 5 hours. Oh well, goodnight Fami.
Midway through the direct:
Edit History
2023.05.05 8:18 AM: Thread created
2023.06.03 7:53 PM: First guided discussion prompt added
2023.06.12 7:10 AM: Second guided discussion prompt and favorite posts section added
2023.06.19 9:00 PM: Second discussion summarized and additional favorite posts added
2023.06.20 8:52 AM: Additional favorite posts and potential Direct link added
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