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Nintendo-First Party Thread |OT2| New Year. New Mii.
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It won't just move 1.5 Switches, it'll literally move entire continents.I've got an idea for an eShop sequel that will guarantee Nintendo moves at least 1.5 million Switches in a single month.
I think a Doshin sequel would stop all war. Cause everyone would go inside. To play Doshin.
A Doshin sequel would suplex lifetime sales of all Tetris games combined into the sun.
Yeah, it is.
Out of curiosity, what do people in this thread think is in the immediate future for the Donkey Kong franchise? Since Retro presumably isn't working on a sequel. Is Nintendo just going to wait for Retro to be available before starting the next Donkey Kong? Or will they do something else with the franchise?
I kinda want a 3D DK from EPD but that's just me being hopeful.
I mean, they did already make an expansion for the original Doshin game, but, um...
we don't talk about that.
A sequel would truly the dream though.
YES!! This is my biggest dream game that probably won't happen (at least soon). I swear Nintendo doesn't respect Donkey Kong enough...
Seems like you weren't paying attention during the N64 era. They could go 6 or 8 months without saying anything. It was horrible.
Cheers. Very curious what that first party game could be.
I'm assuming you eventually saw his original post, but if you didn't, this is what he said about it:
I'm wondering how people read his post because it's slightly unclear to me.
"It's an unannounced Nintendo ip" -- does he mean a new unannounced ip or an unannounced game for an already extant nintendo ip?
Liam Robertson and Tom Phillips were definitely teasing the Nindies showcase. They both have appreciation for games of all kinds.
Nothing else this week.
I've seen some admiration for it in some places (such as this thread), but yeah, overall it is really underrated.
So maybe they should release it on a system that people actually own so that it can actually be appreciated. Hmm...
I don't see how Super Mario 3D World is underrated.
Critically acclaimed by fans and critcs. There's some vocal fans about the game but it isn't the overwhelming opinion. Personally love the creativeness but it took far to long to get interesting. Plus the 4-player aspect brought down the game for some if you played alone, level design is clearly design for more then 1 player.
Wish I could've played it with other people.
Critically acclaimed by fans and critcs. There's some vocal fans about the game but it isn't the overwhelming opinion. Personally love the creativeness but it took far to long to get interesting. Plus the 4-player aspect brought down the game for some if you played alone, level design is clearly design for more then 1 player.
Wish I could've played it with other people.
Yeah definitely. And I think that since Odyssey is already out on the Switch, people would be a lot more willing to appreciate 3D World on its own merits. As a follow-up to Galaxy and Galaxy 2, on a console desperate for a smash hit, people were quick to be disappointed by it. But on a really successful console that has already had a groundbreaking new sandbox 3D Mario, it could really thrive and achieve the recognition it deserves.
It's time for a comeback
Don't break hearts like that ;_;
Hush. Pikmin is THE franchise.
Yeah, I saw that. Makes me think it's either a port or a casual franchise like Tomodachi/Style Savvy.
Since the game is supposedly releasing so soon, I think it'll be a digital-only title (which is unfortunate, because i'm dying for a Tomodachi game on the Switch; and based on Tomodachi Life's sales on the 3DS, they would never make that an eShop exclusive).
I think the success of Star Allies is largely down to its release date, both in terms of being early in the Switch lifecycle and being in a very quiet window. I mean, mathematically speaking you'd think Kirby on the Wii would be the best selling entry, but that released some 5(?) years after the console... so I imagine it got lost amongst all the other games, and shovel ware that were running rampant at that time.
I bought Star Allies, largely because I'm a Kirby franchise fan, but also because there wasn't a lot else at that time. I'm pretty sure Nintendo will be looking at the critical reception as well as the sales though... sales suggest they should make a new Kirby. Critical reception suggests it needs to be a better game next time!
HAL will continue making Kirby games no matter what, so I don't think sales the impact the series' future (unless they HEAVILY decline). We can only hope that the next instalment takes more cues from Triple Deluxe and Planet Robobot than from Star Allies; though I do want Co-op and the Helper system to stay (Super Star is my favourite Kirby game). They could dial it back to two-player Co-op though if it lets them design more unique levels (again, like the 3DS games).
After the tepid sales of Sushi Striker Nintendo could think it would be better for those games to be eShop only. A game of this scope could probably release in the end of February?
Edit: Snipperclips was also eShop exclusive until it became a success and got a retail release with bonus content.
Edit: Snipperclips was also eShop exclusive until it became a success and got a retail release with bonus content.
I've been thinking about this for a while, so I have a few musings...
Anniversary
- 2019 is the 25th Anniversary of Donkey Kong Country.
- Donkey Kong as a character is 38 years old, so will turn 40 in 2021.
So, they could be doing something to mark the DKC anniversary... but, they could also wait for the big 40. Or indeed do something for both of course...
Retro Studios
- We know they've been working on something since Tropical Freeze in 2014
- Common theory is that a project got cancelled in or around 2016
- Common theory is that they have been working on a new project since 2016
- Speculation that they may have something ready for 2019 (announcement seems very likely, actual release is possible)
- Rumour that they are working on a game within the Star Fox franchise called Star Fox GP.
So what do I think could happen? Who knows, but I do have a wishlist...
2019 - A third all new entry in the 2D DKC Returns series to mark the 25th anniversary. Capacity-wise, the theory would be that they've been working on the new DK since 2016 and actually they never cancelled a project at the studio. Their other project has just been taking a really long time. Star Fox GP is a title that could create a few headaches in development, if the rumours we've heard are true. Another part of this theory is that when they moved resources back onto Tropical Freeze to add the "easy mode", they decided to be more efficient with their time and had a new Returns game in development at that time too. (You know... because Retro are super efficient with their time... errr, well OK... hey it's possible still!)
2020 - Probably nothing this year... but a port of Donkey Kong Country Returns to complete a trilogy on Switch would be a bonus.
2021 - The big 40 for Donkey Kong will definitely be marked with something. I'd love to see a new 3D Donkey Kong game release late in 2021... but I'm not sure Retro have anywhere near the capacity to deliver it! If a new 2D Returns hasn't happened, then it's possible they have a team already on a 3D DK... it's also plausible that a new Returns game is already done and waiting for a suitable release window, which means they could be on a 3D game already too.
Anyway, I expect we will see something in 2019 and 2021 to mark those anniversaries. I'm hoping it's new games, but it could be other things too of course.
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Yea, I know... I'd love them to come out at E3 with a one-two punch of Star Fox and Donkey Kong. I'd actually be OK with the 5 year wait if both of those emerge.
I really hope Retro doesn't do a 2D DK. I want them to do a 3D DK before they do a 2D DK game again
Oh yeah, for sure. If we get both, that would be amazing and totally worth the 5 year wait.
Also this.
I know people read this topic. So I'm guessing people from Retro Studios are reading this too. I'm going to be super pissed off at you guys (Nintendo mainly) if you don't reveal a game this year!
5 years guys. 5 years. You're one of the best studios in the world and held high by many people. This is crazy that we go 5 years and not even see something. You guys create amazing games and some of the best games I've ever played.
It's hard because we're waiting and waiting and waiting to see what's the next greatness you guys produce. Idc if it's Starfox GP or DK or a new IP or whatever it may be- I just want to see something.
5 years guys. 5 years. You're one of the best studios in the world and held high by many people. This is crazy that we go 5 years and not even see something. You guys create amazing games and some of the best games I've ever played.
It's hard because we're waiting and waiting and waiting to see what's the next greatness you guys produce. Idc if it's Starfox GP or DK or a new IP or whatever it may be- I just want to see something.
I don't really mind the order, I certainly want both on Switch in the future though. Of course, there's every possibility Retro are not given 3D Donkey Kong too... it's something Nintendo EPD could deliver themselves in 2021, for the 40th anniversary.
I think all the rumours around Star Fox GP are quite reliable, so the chances it will be announced (and potentially released) this year are very high. The real question is: did it take five years to develop? I'm more inclined to think either they had to cancel a project (like someone rumoured in the past) or they're developing another game in the meantime, with higher or lower priority depending on which game they will release at first. Another case is they started to develop a game, but they understood it would take too time, so in the meantime they got the task to develop Star Fox GP and put the other one in pause.
I just want another 3D platformers from Nintendo. We get a lot of 2D platformers and only Mario gets a 3D version now. I'd love to see DK getting 3D games.
Me in 2018:
Me in 2019:
Me in 2020:
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Yep, agreed. The big ape turning 40 has to have something lined up... maybe it will be a new 3D entry.
Okami HD and South Park SoT were eShop only releases and pretty big IMO.
Hahaha indeed.
It makes me nervous that Platinum Games got a shoutout on here by Emily ("one company worth keeping an eye on in 2019 is PlatinumGames") and then also a hint that there is a game besides Bayonetta 3, yet Retro Studios remains in absolute radio silence.
You'd think something that specifically mentions the year 2019 would have been hinted at by now... although, it's safe to assume they'd be an E3 announcement(?) so maybe it's still a little too early... March time is about right for "they'll be at E3" kinda teases.
They're gonna be there though, right? I mean... surely? We can't go into 2020 with nothing still?! !!
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