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I'm mostly just worried that a General Direct now would overshadow Everybody 1-2-Switch.
We’ll get a Everybody 1-2 Switch DirectI'm mostly just worried that a General Direct now would overshadow Everybody 1-2-Switch.
We’ll get a Everybody 1-2 Switch Direct
Gaming is also a medium where you have to actively involve yourself in making the thing happen, and can take 5x-20x the length of your average film to finish. When you're planning to throw down $570 to play the new Final Fantasy, it's natural you're going to get more emotionally invested leading up to launch then someone who's gonna spend $10 for a ticket to the next MCU film. If you drop nearly six hundred bones for a game you ultimately don't enjoy, the opportunity cost for that mistake is catastrophic.Maybe a topic for its own thread, but in writing out my last post it’s wild to think about how much first impressions matter for games vs other mediums. I think it’s a combination of the absurd amount of games out there to choose from, the often higher price of entry, and the way games in general have been marketed for decades now. The amount of yourself you inevitably pour into games is probably the biggest factor.
the leaked what nowAn important question to consider is when and how they will announce the leaked TotK Zelda and Ganondorf amiibo
A little of both:Are there credible rumors backing up 2d mario? Or is it something that is sort of being willed into existence lol
4) Octo Expansion designers missing from Splatoon 3, not credited on anything since 2018. Including these who were in the Directors of 2D Mario games. I would say this one is the biggest smoke from all of these.A little of both:
1) Hiring calls for a 2D action game from Kyoto 4 years ago.
2) The fact it’s been over 10 years since the last action 2D Mario game
3) Synergy of the brand coming off Mario movie - would be fairly bad management not to capitalize off it.
I'm glad! Though, shit.. I meant FFVII and my phone must've autocorrected it or somethingVery interesting… thank you! I’ve learned a lot about this topic now haha
That’s basically what they’ll do if the Switch 2 isn’t coming until holiday 2024 lol. Ports, remasters, Metroid Prime 4, 2D Mario, 2D DK, maybe 2D Zelda? And some other small titles to carry to switch 2So we're just expecting Nintendo to magically fill in 1½ years worth of games?
They crammed absolutely everything that exists and is known to the public in the first 6 or so months of the 1st year, leaving only Metroid Prime 4 left between July 2023 and November 2024? They're hoping to carry 1½ years on short term announcements of remasters, remakes, and the elusive 2D platformer?
Nah. Unacceptable
Wait, what?An important question to consider is when and how they will announce the leaked TotK Zelda and Ganondorf amiibo; and what, if anything, that announcement will be in conjuction with. The Champion amiibo were announced alongside the first trailer for BotW's DLC back during E3 2017, but so far we have zero indication of TotK getting any notable post-launch content, so it isn't as simple.
Forget youtube. I have been saying I wanted those two amiibo since before the game came out. No content fishing here, legit the first I have heard of any of it.
bad youtuber, no free content
I'm not expecting it in this FY. I doubt they release two Metroid games in the same FY, and it feels like a game that makes sense to hold for a cross gen release.What about Metroid Prime 4?
Good.I'm mostly just worried that a General Direct now would overshadow Everybody 1-2-Switch.
yeah it seems like they're comingForget youtube. I have been saying I wanted those two amiibo since before the game came out. No content fishing here, legit the first I have heard of any of it.
It's in the amiibo thread, apparently there'sForget youtube. I have been saying I wanted those two amiibo since before the game came out. No content fishing here, legit the first I have heard of any of it.
Got a link to the thread. Because if this is true it just made my weekend.It's in the amiibo thread, apparently there's
two currently unobtainable Paraglider fabrics in Tears of the Kingdom, one called "Princess Zelda" and one called "Demon King" I think
Got a link to the thread. Because if this is true it just made my weekend.
nah this is DK (desperate kope)Seems like there’s more smoke for 2D DK than 2D Mario.
2DKSeems like there’s more smoke for 2D DK than 2D Mario.
Desperate Kong Copium Returnsnah this is DK (desperate kope)
If the next 18 months had new Pikmin, new 2D Mario, new DK, Metroid Prime 4 and new 2D Zelda as the spine I would be pretty happy. Crazy to think about it but we haven't had a new DK since 2014, a new 2D (single player) Zelda or new Pikmin since 2013, and no new Mario Bros since 2012.That’s basically what they’ll do if the Switch 2 isn’t coming until holiday 2024 lol. Ports, remasters, Metroid Prime 4, 2D Mario, 2D DK, maybe 2D Zelda? And some other small titles to carry to switch 2
yep, there's a clear potential core even if we're entering a slower periodIf the next 18 months had new Pikmin, new 2D Mario, new DK, Metroid Prime 4 and new 2D Zelda as the spine I would be pretty happy. Crazy to think about it but we haven't had a new DK since 2014, a new 2D (single player) Zelda or new Pikmin since 2013, and no new Mario Bros since 2012.
Obviously, there'd be more besides, but that's a nice long swansong for Switch for my tastes.
I'm getting the feeling the DK project has been moved to the next system, maybe as a launch window title a little after 3D Mario (which I feel is the launch game.)yep, there's a clear potential core even if we're entering a slower period
DK is happening eventually but I'm not sure when. 2D Mario ought to be sooner. 2D Zelda seems like a meme. Even still Metroid Prime 4, 2D Mario, Pikmin 4, and maybe Tomodachi will fill the space well
Yeah Tomodachi is probably another one in development - I think some of the lead staff were on Miitomo and haven't done anything since, so that could be ready to go this year or next.yep, there's a clear potential core even if we're entering a slower period
DK is happening eventually but I'm not sure when. 2D Mario ought to be sooner. 2D Zelda seems like a meme. Even still Metroid Prime 4, 2D Mario, Pikmin 4, and maybe Tomodachi will fill the space well
That’s reassuringThey put out a post on the news feed just yesterday for PAL regions. No new info beyond the mention of the “Rescue Corps” (video is just a 30 second cut of the February Direct trailer; no new footage) though, but it does reaffirm the release date. Zero chance of a delay. Definitely going to get the next major trailer this month, whether it comes from a direct or a YouTube shadow drop within the next few weeks.
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Yeah Tomodachi is probably another one in development - I think some of the lead staff were on Miitomo and haven't done anything since, so that could be ready to go this year or next.
man that's awesome! I can definitely see this being something they drop in a direct, announced alongside some DLC.* Hidden text: cannot be quoted. *
I feel we'll get something entirely different than Tomodachi from the same team. Not even a spiritual successor, not sure if they'll ever use miis again after they were replaced in Switch Sports. Sakamoto always has tons of quirky ideas.
Maybe that's because it was relayed to Retro Studios that EPD would pick up DK from now on. That's pure speculation though.Seems like there’s more smoke for 2D DK than 2D Mario.
nah this is DK (desperate kope)
Desperate Kong Copium Returns
In a post New Horizons world and with so many IP showing good growth it really does feel like a no brainer. I'd put it as my dark horse for late this year, buy maybe more likely in 2024. Personally I hope there's a little more depth (comparative to Tomodachi Life) to whatever they're cooking.We discovered some of the PG.07 staff (Miitomo/Tomodachi) also on Dr. Mario World. But series director Takahashi and the IP in general have been missing for a long time. It seems like it would just be a matter of time for the next incarnation to release following the success of the last main installment. Next year on Switch 1? Launch window for Switch "2"?
I've taken a pretty hands-off approach to this thread partially due to the stress of my new job but also in the interest of not asphyxiating natural discussions with my own attempts to drive the thread. However, I think that now is a good time to start our first discussion prompt, which I think aligns well with the current direction of the thread.
Prompt: Predict the Nintendo Switch lineup from now until December of 2024 in as much or as little detail as you'd like. The inclusion of expected reveal timing of games in the near future may be appropriate for discussion. Include as many first or third party games as you see fit. Don't worry about sharing all of your thoughts immediately or in a single post.
I'll provide my own response to this prompt soon, but I'd like to let the discussion start on its own and see some ideas flowing.
they ported Miitopia after Switch Sports started developmentI feel we'll get something entirely different than Tomodachi from the same team. Not even a spiritual successor, not sure if they'll ever use miis again after they were replaced in Switch Sports. Sakamoto always has tons of quirky ideas.