"Using everything from BotW" might not be entirely accurate, we don't know how much stuff will be new either, it doesn't seem unreasonable and Nintendo doesn't just release games because their development was complete.
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Nintendo Direct Speculation |OT4| The Sequel to OT3 is Now in Development.
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"Using everything from BotW" might not be entirely accurate, we don't know how much stuff will be new either, it doesn't seem unreasonable and Nintendo doesn't just release games because their development was complete.
Lately they've been trying to steer clear of giving dates for games even just a year out. Them not giving a date last year means nothing at this point.
I was thinking about this recently. Against all odds I actually started up Splatoon 2 again (I rarely return to games), and god it's fun. I'm so bad tho - deranked down to C and probably pissed off a load of people on the way.
Anyway, the speculation on a spinoff has been centered around Grizzco, and while I loved Salmon run, I'd be admittedly kind of bummed if a Splatoon game dropped that didn't have the signature squid kid street wear and musical stylings. I really just want Splatoon 3 I think.
I would love a looter shooter RPG in the splatoon universe.
Yep it's perfect for April. Nice spring time with Pikmin 3 works well. Announce by February to release late April. That's about the time Nintendo likes to announce to release Wii U ports.
I really believe it's happening. I already believed it before the Splatoon 2020 twitter post seemed to hint at something Splatoon is coming this year. If it's a spin-off who knows what it could be. Another type of multiplayer game? Something more single player?
It seems pretty Salmon Run focused, in salmon run you are harvesting their eggs and it's like a cry for help, the lifesaver thing in the water is from salmon run, it's salmons holding the 2020 with salmon eggs in it.
Like there's so many references to that mode it has to be something to do with it or salmonids.
I think Pikmin 3 will be by June this year and 4 sometime next summer - so a year and a few months between the 2 projects.
Yeah, I'm pretty sure whatever it is is a multiplayer game.
Something I realized lately is that apparently the ARMS sales and playerbase dropped off a cliff shortly after launch. That's not good. It's making me wonder, if that's true, Nintendo might want to put them on a proven IP like Mario Kart or something like that. That game division (the Mario Kart team) is a giant source of income for the company.
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Once again, the Mario Kart team at EPD has released at least one game every three years since 2005:
2005:
Nintendogs
Mario Kart DS
2008:
Mario Kart Wii
2011:
Nintendogs + Cats
Mario Kart 7
2014:
Mario Kart 8
2017:
ARMS
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Would not expect that to be any different this year.
2005:
Nintendogs
Mario Kart DS
2008:
Mario Kart Wii
2011:
Nintendogs + Cats
Mario Kart 7
2014:
Mario Kart 8
2017:
ARMS
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Would not expect that to be any different this year.
It would be easier to get excited for Wii U ports if Nintendo would hold a direct and tell us what Wii U ports are coming.
Im 16 hours into TMS #FE and I got past the point in which I quit playing it on Wii U. This game is so much better when you're not forced to use a Wii U Gamepad to play it. A massive JRPG is not the type of game I want to use a controller with three hours of battery life with.
Im 16 hours into TMS #FE and I got past the point in which I quit playing it on Wii U. This game is so much better when you're not forced to use a Wii U Gamepad to play it. A massive JRPG is not the type of game I want to use a controller with three hours of battery life with.
Still, one year is not a lot... Imagine releasing Mario Kart 9 in 2018? I think they should've released it around 2018, maybe 2019 at the lattest.
It will def impact the sequel sales, unless they somehow make the game VERY different from 3 (which is very unlikely if you look at the series)
Otherwise people will be like 'eh, just got one a year ago' and get another game
It's been there years since the last Mario Kart entry. Mario Kart entries come out every here years according to this. Hmmmmmmmm.
Goddammit, I really want to know what they're making 😑
Mario Kart 9 has enormous potential. Online tournaments and leagues, water and aerial vehicles, expanded roster, new techniques and items...there's a ton of interesting stuff they could do.
Unfortunately I just can't see it releasing this year. Seems like the earliest it would come would be in 2023.
They might have liberty to take their time on the next Mario Kart entry, especially with how MK8DX is the highest selling game on the Switch. I just can't seem them risking cannoblizing MK8DX sales by releasing MK9 now
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Maybe Splatoon spin-off is a possible RPG that fits with what Emily is saying?
They might still let them work on a new IP if they wanted to, I think for what it was ARMS did pretty well even if sales fell off a bit.
Wouldn't be so sure about that. That team is incedibly efficient.
It also doesn't have to be MK9. It can be something else.
I'd love to get a new IP from EPD this year to keep things fresh. Couple that with a possible Splatoon spin-off and I'd be all set.
It's definitely not ARMS, that's for certain. Nintendo seems to have zero interest in continuing it.
Thing is, that happens with all games. BOTW sales will decline shortly after BOTW2 launches, same with Odyssey, Pokemon, etc. Mario Kart is no different.
Not saying it'll happen, but a MK9 would sell a TON, and it would help combat the new console onslaught. And now that I think about it, Mario Kart is a casual game, this fitting Emily's list perfectly....
God I need some sleep.
Welp. RIP ARMS fans, who would now give up their legs for a new entry.
It's a true shame. I liked the game a lot. Zero presence in the Nintendo Tokyo store, zero merchandise, the comic fizzled out, etc. That's a great cast of characters they aren't using.
True, but it's not surprising to hear. It always seemed like a hard series for casual gamers to get into, and that's the Mario Kart teams target audience.
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I know you said you'd be speculating here on out but I had never seen a sentiment around here that ARMS is done, I feel like asignificant amount of posters thinking they'll continue it. so I have to ask if this is just speculation or not, because kind of a big deal if not :o
Even Nintendo forgot about Gods and MonstersSo... This is what we got so far:
I have the feeling 2020 is going to be a pretty "discreet" year for me. I am ok with that.
Part information, part speculation. Would not get your hopes up, though. I say this as an ARMS fan.
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It's believable yeah, it didn't light up the charts even when it was a premiere title close to launch, but damn that sucks
I doubt it'll get a Smash character too if that's the case
Sakurai tends to wait to see how new franchises do before putting them in Smash. The producer was also not big on the idea in Smash yet. I'm happy Spring Man got in as an assist trophy, at least.
Zippo, what would you expect it to be then? Mario Kart 9, a new IP, or something else?
Not asking for actual info here, just curious to see what you think it is if it isn't ARMS 2.
Not asking for actual info here, just curious to see what you think it is if it isn't ARMS 2.
I would really love to see them take on Diddy Kong Racing, in order to give Mario Kart a rest but continue with a kart-style racer.
I absolutely get the sentiment but putting an ARMS representative in Smash could be just the perfect promotional platform for the series anyway. It's totally logical why they'd just can the series in favor of bigger franchises but it's really sad how apparently it won't ever see the light of day again.
It's gonna be Mario Kart 9 lads, pack it up!
I'm only joking if you're speculating 😉
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Wait a sec, that is an interesting trend. The past two handhelds have both had Metroid Multiplayer games. Will Switch get one?
I honestly hope they would flesh it out and make it its own game instead of part of Prime 4. One because it'd make sure Retro is focusing on the single player, two because it would let us see another team's take on Metroid
I honestly hope they would flesh it out and make it its own game instead of part of Prime 4. One because it'd make sure Retro is focusing on the single player, two because it would let us see another team's take on Metroid
Yeah, I think doing them as a character would've been great marketing but their time has long since past.
I don't know about ever again, but i think for now, that team is focused on other things.
Holy shit, I have the highest amount of replies in this thread. Dark Cloud what's going on? You okay man? 😉
I think the team would be okay with trying new IP while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe continues to sell like bonkers anyway. A new Mario Kart would cut the legs of 8, so I don't think it's as simple as "Mario Kart sells more so they should focus on that."
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