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Terraforce

One Winged Slayer
The Fallen
Oct 27, 2017
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Someone probably saw images from the starlink update, and told it to someone who told it to someone who told it to someone and we got this rumour. At one point (or several) in the chain, a bad conclusion was drawn.
Insiders have come out now to say it was apparently a big hoax. We don't know more than that but I think it was probably the racing update in Starlink that got people to reevaluate and check again with their sources.

As for 3D DK that's not even a rumor, just speculation/hopes and dreams. We don't know if Retro will even have anything this year (or before MP4) but it does kinda feel like the last chance for that to be possible.
I've seen the Starlink explanation brought up a lot, and it does make a lot of sense. Hopefully Star Fox comes back in a bigger way outside of Starlink.
 

RomanceDawn

Teacher of Superheroines
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Oct 29, 2017
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The robot hand seems to be related to an inside joke or something like that, a bunch of Retro employees and ex employees were talking about it like it was something that would be disappointing if we thought it related to a new game.

Nooo! Say it ain't so!

Oh well. Then I hope some crazy 3D Donkey Kong that's outrageously ambitious has been in the works all this time.
 

wildbite

Member
Oct 26, 2017
241
I would have thought we'd have some Animal Crossing leaks by now. The wait since announcement has been brutal but the bright side is that everything they show will be a surprise.
 
Apr 21, 2018
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I think the only unannounced 1st party games to be revealed at e3 will be a WiiU port (SMTxFE or TWW/TP HD) and maybe Retro's game (the robot hand game), if that.

They honestly already have plenty to showcase. Luigi's Mansion 3, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, and Link's Awakening are like "the big 4" for the Switch holiday.

I can see them doing a teaser trailer for the next Zelda though. Similar to the 2014 Zelda U trailer. Show us a 2019 teaser for the inevitably 2021 release.
 

Clov

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Oct 25, 2017
5,929
Its time for 3D, not like Kirby were its stuck forever in 2D if Nintendo wants to continue DK eventually they should give a shot at 3D by Retro, they have the talent, i think, a third Country game would be a little underwhelming imo

A 3D game would be great, but after Tropical Freeze, I want one final 2D game to round the series off. I want to see if they can make a 2D game even better than their last one. To me, and I'm sure to any other Tropical Freeze fans, 2D wouldn't be underwhelming at al.
 

ShinobiBk

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Dec 28, 2017
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A 3D game would be great, but after Tropical Freeze, I want one final 2D game to round the series off. I want to see if they can make a 2D game even better than their last one. To me, and I'm sure to any other Tropical Freeze fans, 2D wouldn't be underwhelming at al.

Yeah I want another 2D game too.
Bring back my animal buddies. Also have the other Kongs playable solo from the start without going to hard mode.
 

Clov

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Oct 25, 2017
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Yeah I want another 2D game too.
Bring back my animal buddies. Also have the other Kongs playable solo from the start without going to hard mode.

Yeah, that's a must. Of course, I'd want K Rool and the Kremlings back too, with some sort of new theme to them. Oh, and David Wise definitely needs to do the soundtrack again.
 

MondoMega

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Jan 10, 2018
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I think the only unannounced 1st party games to be revealed at e3 will be a WiiU port (SMTxFE or TWW/TP HD) and maybe Retro's game (the robot hand game), if that.

They honestly already have plenty to showcase. Luigi's Mansion 3, Animal Crossing, Pokemon, and Link's Awakening are like "the big 4" for the Switch holiday.

I can see them doing a teaser trailer for the next Zelda though. Similar to the 2014 Zelda U trailer. Show us a 2019 teaser for the inevitably 2021 release.
Where does Emily's fourth mystery game slide into this scenario? The possibility is there for it to be delayed to 2020, but Emily seemed fairly confident in that and Pikmin 3 making it this year.

Also, there is a 0% chance of there being no 2020 announcements, so a Wii U port being the only first party announcement isn't happening.

Yeah I want another 2D game too.
Bring back my animal buddies. Also have the other Kongs playable solo from the start without going to hard mode.
Yeah, that's a must. Of course, I'd want K Rool and the Kremlings back too, with some sort of new theme to them. Oh, and David Wise definitely needs to do the soundtrack again.
These two posts are pretty much my personal wish list for one more Retro DKC.
 
Apr 21, 2018
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Where does Emily's fourth mystery game slide into this scenario? The possibility is there for it to be delayed to 2020, but Emily seemed fairly confident in that and Pikmin 3 making it this year.

Also, there is a 0% chance of there being no 2020 announcements, so a Wii U port being the only first party announcement isn't happening.

Well I said that I predicted Retro's game and possibly a teaser for a future zelda or something. I can see a 3rd party or indie exclusive also bring a bit Switch announcement.

I guess my thought is that the lineup is pretty damn stacked. Like, between what is already announced, the entire 2019 seems full. They have more than a game per month already.
 

SuperSysom

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Oct 27, 2017
211
Saudi Arabia
Time for my wild speculations:

Thing that certainly will be shown:
• Astral Chain Story Trailer
• Luigi's Mansion 3 Trailer
• Fire Emblem: Three Houses Release Date Trailer
• Fast Look at Pokémon Sowrd and Shield (since it would be shown one day before the E3 direct, perhaps)
• Daemon X Machina Trailer
• Animal Crossing big-ass Trailer
• Indies Exclusives
• One major 3rd party IP

Things which are pretty wild to expect:
• New Zelda Teaser (since kingzell leaked that new zelda is coming 2020)
• Pikmin 4/Reboot Trailer
• Retro IP (SF:GP, DKC3/3D, new IP)
• Mother 3 lol
• Bayonetta 3 Trailer
• Mario 3D World/Galaxy Collection Port/Remaster
• Paper Mario faithful to its origins
• Metroid Prime Trilogy

If two of my wild expectations turns out to be correct, I'll consider myself an insider lol
 

@dedmunk

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Oct 11, 2018
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With all these Wii U ports predicted they might as well have called the console the Wii U Classic :P

I'm hoping there's at least one medium/big reveal for 2019 and also a couple of announcements for 2020 games. Also I hope pushmo is announced.

I booked the wrong day off work because I got the timezones confused :S
 

Shoichi

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Jan 10, 2018
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My E3 Direct Predictions (didn't realize the large amount of games already known about to release 2019...)
Includes both very likely, as well as dream predictions...lol

Super Mario Maker 2 short "one last thing" before release trailer
Animal Crossing, announce the full title as well as some gameplay
Astral Chain, trailer that shows UI and more gameplay features
DaemonxMachina, trailer thanking for demo's feedback along with gameplay and release date
Pokemon Sword & Shield, short trailer that shows a bit more that isn't in the prior Pokemon Sword and Shield Direct (predict one is coming)
FE:Three Houses, more story and gameplay/feature trailer
Smash Bros:Ultimate, DLC Character Announcement
MUA3, trailer that shows more characters and story
Luigi Mansion 3, story trailer and new gameplay
WiiU ports, a few more titles making their way over (XBX, W101, TMS#FE, etc.)
Big Indies, short trailer showing off a few big indies shadowdropping/announced
3rd Party Games, with some "finally/wow" moments, and some "really?/why?" moments
Surprise Game Announcements, (Retro's game, 3rd Party Collabs, Pikmin Trilogy, MPT, Starfox GP), and NSO features
 

MondoMega

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Jan 10, 2018
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My E3 Direct Predictions (didn't realize the large amount of games already known about to release 2019...)
Includes both very likely, as well as dream predictions...lol
I think any big Mario Maker and Smash announcements will be at their E3 tournaments on June 8th instead. Mario Maker will probably just get a quick mention, while Smash might go without any mention at all during the main E3 Direct (like E3 2015). Both will still get Treehouse time though.
 

karmitt

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Oct 27, 2017
4,818
A 3D game would be great, but after Tropical Freeze, I want one final 2D game to round the series off. I want to see if they can make a 2D game even better than their last one. To me, and I'm sure to any other Tropical Freeze fans, 2D wouldn't be underwhelming at al.

Why is it necessary to "round the series off"? Folks loved TF, and it didn't end in some kind of cliffhanger. They shouldn't be shackled to the concept of a trilogy.

3D game from Retro or bust.
 

Joegrine_25

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Oct 31, 2017
219
Trinidad and Tobago
Time for my wild speculations:

Thing that certainly will be shown:
• Astral Chain Story Trailer
• Luigi's Mansion 3 Trailer
• Fire Emblem: Three Houses Release Date Trailer
• Fast Look at Pokémon Sowrd and Shield (since it would be shown one day before the E3 direct, perhaps)
• Daemon X Machina Trailer
• Animal Crossing big-ass Trailer
• Indies Exclusives
• One major 3rd party IP

Things which are pretty wild to expect:
• New Zelda Teaser (since kingzell leaked that new zelda is coming 2020)
• Pikmin 4/Reboot Trailer
• Retro IP (SF:GP, DKC3/3D, new IP)
• Mother 3 lol
• Bayonetta 3 Trailer
• Mario 3D World/Galaxy Collection Port/Remaster
• Paper Mario faithful to its origins
• Metroid Prime Trilogy

If two of my wild expectations turns out to be correct, I'll consider myself an insider lol
Ill be complete satisfied with that honestly
 

Clov

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Oct 25, 2017
5,929
Why is it necessary to "round the series off"? Folks loved TF, and it didn't end in some kind of cliffhanger. They shouldn't be shackled to the concept of a trilogy.

3D game from Retro or bust.

Because Tropical Freeze was one of the best 2D platformers ever, and I want another game like Tropical Freeze. Pretty simple.
 

karmitt

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Oct 27, 2017
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Because Tropical Freeze was one of the best 2D platformers ever, and I want another game like Tropical Freeze. Pretty simple.

I guess I'm being pedantic around the idea of "rounding off". You want another game but them stopping now would not be somehow less complete or unfinished in any way.

Anyway, I understand your point - you want more 2D goods from them, as they have clearly demonstrated a refinement of their craft and could one-up themselves at least one more time in the genre (but likely several more after that if that's what they were asked to do).
 

Dark Cloud

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Oct 27, 2017
61,087
Why is it necessary to "round the series off"? Folks loved TF, and it didn't end in some kind of cliffhanger. They shouldn't be shackled to the concept of a trilogy.

3D game from Retro or bust.
Yeah. This whole "rounding off" or needing to "complete the trilogy" never made sense to me lol. It's not like there's some obligation to do 3 DKC games because Rare made 3 DKC games 😆.

There are some things they could still improve if they did 2D DK like uses a couple more animal buddies and better secret rooms.
 

Starphanluke

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Nov 15, 2017
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I think we're seeing the next Zelda this year. I can feel it in my jellies. If not at E3 (which I so hope it is), then at the Game Awards.
 

Phendrift

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Oct 25, 2017
32,303
I think we're seeing the next Zelda this year. I can feel it in my jellies. If not at E3 (which I so hope it is), then at the Game Awards.
I think we could potentially get a tease.

It's getting less and less crazy to suggest it's in a showable state. Zelda is typically the big game that breaks Nintendo's "show for the first time somewhat close to release" rule pretty consistently, often getting first teased years in advance.

Since we already know the big games coming out, it'd be a good finale.

Open with AC blowout, close with Zelda tease immediately after Z:LAR blowout imo.
 

Dark Cloud

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Oct 27, 2017
61,087
Time for my wild speculations:

Thing that certainly will be shown:
• Astral Chain Story Trailer
• Luigi's Mansion 3 Trailer
• Fire Emblem: Three Houses Release Date Trailer
• Fast Look at Pokémon Sowrd and Shield (since it would be shown one day before the E3 direct, perhaps)
• Daemon X Machina Trailer
• Animal Crossing big-ass Trailer
• Indies Exclusives
• One major 3rd party IP

Things which are pretty wild to expect:
• New Zelda Teaser (since kingzell leaked that new zelda is coming 2020)
• Pikmin 4/Reboot Trailer
• Retro IP (SF:GP, DKC3/3D, new IP)
• Mother 3 lol
• Bayonetta 3 Trailer
• Mario 3D World/Galaxy Collection Port/Remaster
• Paper Mario faithful to its origins
• Metroid Prime Trilogy

If two of my wild expectations turns out to be correct, I'll consider myself an insider lol
I'm waiting for Paper Mario. I'm kind of anxious on what Nintendo will do. I'm hoping they do the right thing.
 

Braaier

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Oct 29, 2017
13,237
I don't think we'll see the next zelda until after links Awakening releases. I'd think they would want you focus on links Awakening now. Maybe a tease at the game awards
 

Dark Cloud

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Oct 27, 2017
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I do agree I see Nintendo waiting until the Game Awards the earliest to reveal the next 3D Zelda game, if not guaranteed E3 2020.

I know Zell hinted at the next 3D Zelda coming in 2020, but the way Nintendo works it seems like these games are always delayed.
 

Peleo

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Nov 2, 2017
2,656
Some completely wild/dream guesses for the Nintendo Direct besides the confirmed games:

-Completely out of the left field Nintendo new IP.
-Viewtful Joe 3: by Platinum.
-F-Zero S: by Retro.
-2D Metroid: by Mercury Studios.
-Splatoon Spinoff.
-New Rhythm Heaven.
-Wonderful 101 and Pikmin 3 Ports.
-Link's Awakening has new multiplayer mode, both coop and competitive.
-Animal Crossing has much bigger scope than expected, several areas of outside of town (mountains, forests, caves).
-Luigi's Mansion is Dark Moon 2.
 

9-Volt

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Oct 27, 2017
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What do you folks think, which one of these games on Switch at E3 is the most likely? Which one is the least? Can someone put them in order from least to most likeliness?

Rage 2
The Witcher 3
Kingdom Hearts remasters
Devil May Cry 5 (don't forget, we're promised)
Fallout 3/New Vegas remasters
Halo MCC
Battletoads
Timesplitters Trilogy
GTA5
Watch Dogs 3
Viewtiful Joe 3
 

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What do you folks think, which one of these games on Switch at E3 is the most likely? Which one is the least? Can someone put them in order from least to most likeliness?

Rage 2 (10)
The Witcher 3 (11)
Kingdom Hearts remasters (2)
Devil May Cry 5 (don't forget, we're promised) (8)
Fallout 3/New Vegas remasters (4)
Halo MCC (6)
Battletoads (3)
Timesplitters Trilogy (1)
GTA5 (5)
Watch Dogs 3 (9)
Viewtiful Joe 3 (7)

I wouldn't expect any AAA support from Ubisoft, and I'll believe in Rage 2 and Witcher 3 on Switch when I'm playing them on my Switch. Timesplitters ports are easy guesses, though they might not be at E3. I think VJ3 is too early in development for a reveal. Maybe next year.
 

@dedmunk

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Oct 11, 2018
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What do you folks think, which one of these games on Switch at E3 is the most likely? Which one is the least? Can someone put them in order from least to most likeliness?

Rage 2
The Witcher 3
Kingdom Hearts remasters
Devil May Cry 5 (don't forget, we're promised)
Fallout 3/New Vegas remasters
Halo MCC
Battletoads
Timesplitters Trilogy
GTA5
Watch Dogs 3
Viewtiful Joe 3

Honestly I don't think any of these are a chance. However I think if one of them were to come to fruition it would be one of the smaller budget games like VJ3 or Battletoads, maybe a Timesplitters 2 port. The big AAA games, Rage 2, Witcher 3, Watch Dogs - No chance.

I missed it in my first take but KH has a decent chance too.
 

mutantmagnet

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Oct 28, 2017
12,401
random useless info:

despite the E3 directs being longer, they usually feature less games than the normal general directs. they do usually have a quick reel of some 3rd party games tho, featuring 1 or 2 new announcements but mostly just reminding people of already announced upcoming games.

here are the games featured in the last two e3 directs:

e3 2017:
1. Xenoblades Chronicles 2
2. Kirby
3. Pokkén DX
4. Pokémon RPG for Switch
5. Metroid Prime 4
6. Yoshi
7. Fire Emblem Warriors
8. Breath of the Wild DLC
9. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
10. Rocket League trailer
11. Super Mario Odyssey

e3 2018:
1. Daemon x Machina
2. Xenoblades Chronicles 2 Torna the Golden Country
3. Pokemon Lets Go Pikachu/Eevee
4. Super Mario Party
5. Fire Emblem Three Houses
6. Fortnite
7. Overcooked 2
8. Killer Queen Black
9. Hollow Knight
10. Octopath Traveler
11. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

the september 2018 and february 2019 directs each featured like ~30 games.


I think this e3 is going to be very different.

Nintendo was starved for content because of how rushed the Switch was.

Instead of 40% of e3 games being new I expect 60% of e3 games being new. There won't be 8 minutes dedicated to one game like Smash.
 

@dedmunk

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Oct 11, 2018
3,088
Does anyone think Nintendo might play it cool at E3 considering Sony isn't going to have much presence? Maybe they will save more announcements etc for later in the year (like in directs when they have ALL the attention on them)? Maybe they will save 2020 announcements for directs later in the year?
 

Skittzo

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Oct 25, 2017
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Does anyone think Nintendo might play it cool at E3 considering Sony isn't going to have much presence? Maybe they will save more announcements etc for later in the year (like in directs when they have ALL the attention on them)? Maybe they will save 2020 announcements for directs later in the year?

I don't think Nintendo cares all that much about what Sony does or doesn't do. Them not being there won't change any plans.
 

9-Volt

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Oct 27, 2017
12,882
Honestly I don't think any of these are a chance. However I think if one of them were to come to fruition it would be one of the smaller budget games like VJ3 or Battletoads, maybe a Timesplitters 2 port. The big AAA games, Rage 2, Witcher 3, Watch Dogs - No chance.

I missed it in my first take but KH has a decent chance too.

Everyone kinds assume that Doom Eternal might be the last current gen port we'd get, but I don't think that will be the case. This thing is nearing 40 million units sold, I think other publishers will try Bethesda's magic of porting demanding games to Switch. Ubisoft has all the money, resources and manpower to do that, I expect at least one current gen port from them. I'm not sure what it could be, but I'm hoping for Watch Dogs or Splinter Cell.
 

karmitt

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Oct 27, 2017
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I think we could potentially get a tease.

It's getting less and less crazy to suggest it's in a showable state. Zelda is typically the big game that breaks Nintendo's "show for the first time somewhat close to release" rule pretty consistently, often getting first teased years in advance.

Since we already know the big games coming out, it'd be a good finale.

Open with AC blowout, close with Zelda tease immediately after Z:LAR blowout imo.

While this is true, I kind of believe they burnt themselves in showing BotW too early, and if they had a choice, they'd have waited until 2016 to reveal it, less than 12 months before release.

The progress update they gave with Miyamoto and Aonuma was off-screen and felt like an obligation more than anything (it also was a really rough looking build), not unlike what happened with MP4 where they basically had to say something because everybody knew that the game had been in development.

I do hope you're right tho.
 

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Does anyone think Nintendo might play it cool at E3 considering Sony isn't going to have much presence? Maybe they will save more announcements etc for later in the year (like in directs when they have ALL the attention on them)? Maybe they will save 2020 announcements for directs later in the year?

Sony's presence or lack thereof is irrelevant.

That being said, I don't expect more than one or two new announcements at E3 with another one or two reveals during the Nintendo Direct in the Fall.
 

MondoMega

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What do you folks think, which one of these games on Switch at E3 is the most likely? Which one is the least? Can someone put them in order from least to most likeliness?

Rage 2
The Witcher 3
Kingdom Hearts remasters
Devil May Cry 5 (don't forget, we're promised)
Fallout 3/New Vegas remasters
Halo MCC
Battletoads
Timesplitters Trilogy
GTA5
Watch Dogs 3
Viewtiful Joe 3
It's crazy to think that MCC might be the most likely game here.
 

bomma man

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Oct 25, 2017
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The BOTW sequel will be on Switch 2. I don't think they can ignore how successful the launches of the Wii and Switch were, even if it's more correlation than causation.
 
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