True. The IP is so big now they'll want to do more just like they've done with Zelda and Mario.
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Online multiplayer is totally within Splatoon's DNA, so whatever it is, it's probably a multiplayer thing yeah, though it is also surprisingly a series that is lore-heavy, and that keeps adding to the lore at each new entry, especially with Octo Expansion.
I can't help but think that a solo game of some kind that would expand even more on the lore would be great. Especially if it's focusing on the Octolings, if what I think Brazil is implying is indeed what he is implying.
Like you said picture he posted isn't something you can just find on the internet. That seems like a clear hint at something Octoling related.
Yeah, but a lot of the publicity will be stolen by 3D World, Splatoon, BOTW2, and Pokemon Diamond and Pearl. Metroid V will also get a ton of publicity for being the first new 2D Metroid game in over a decade.
DK has the potential to sell a lot of scheduled at the right time. Nintendo should give some breathing room.
If it's a hint it probably hints at Octo Expansion, so something single player focused.
I bought a Wii U for Metroid and eventually the system to finally scratch that itch was the 3DS. I didn't buy a Switch just for Metroid but I'd be lying if I said Metroid Prime 4 wasn't a huge part of it. And here we are.
At least you could play literally every single Metroid game ever made except Metroid 2 and Samus Returns on the Wii U. On Switch, there's just Metroid 1 and Super Metroid, and you can't even buy the fucking things.
But have you considered: 40 years of Donkey Kong?
40 is a huge anniversary. They should push back Splatoon or Metroid if the year is really too crowded (spoiler: it never will be, because Nintendo can't make games fast enough to choke themselves like that).
I dont think Fire Emblem and Donkey Kong will have a large demographic overlap, just a hunch
Those DK icons datamined from the Super Nintendo World map make me think they want the DK segment of the park to open sooner than people are expecting.
Doesn't matter if a new game launches before the park expansion opens anyway; it might even be better that way!
The producer of Splatoon said they weren't working on Splatoon 3 back in July 2019.
At least there are actual plans/rumours when it comes to Switch. Wii U was just dire.
Damn, I actually forgot about the anniversary. There's way too many this year.
I wonder if the DK coaster was originally scheduled to open this year for the anniversary as well, only to get fucked by the pandemic.
Reggie also said that production on Metroid Prime 4 was going smoothly just a few months before it was fully rebooted. I wouldn't immediately believe everything they say.
Splatoon and not working on a sequel doesn't sound like a believable combination. Why would they not work on it? Its a big IP.
I don't see why DK can't come this year? It's the 40th anniversary. It should come this year. Even if you do a quick mock-up of a schedule it can fit.
April- new Pokémon snap
May- EPD 4 game
June- Mario Golf
July- Splatoon
August- 2D Metroid
September- BotW 2 + Switch Pro
October- DK
November- Pokémon D/P remake
I'm not predicting this schedule. Just showing it could fit.
April- new Pokémon snap
May- EPD 4 game
June- Mario Golf
July- Splatoon
August- 2D Metroid
September- BotW 2 + Switch Pro
October- DK
November- Pokémon D/P remake
I'm not predicting this schedule. Just showing it could fit.
I mean that's Reggie. Nobody really cares what he says lol. Why would the producer lie about making Splatoon? Nintendo's had no issues with saying "yeah we're working on the next game in a big franchise". It's not like him saying "yes we're working on the next Splatoon game" was going to kill Splatoon 2's sales.
Of course, it's a typical answer. They can't say "we're working on it"
They probably did want it open soon. But then Super Nintendo World construction as a whole got delayed by several months because of the pandemic, and now the land is set to open 8 months later than it was originally supposed to. And the last aerial imagery we had showed DK still in it's early stages.
Have a feeling it'll open summer 2022.
.....I really don't wanna get my hopes up but.....god I hope this year is good for DK
Eh I don't agree. Splatoon 3 could come. I still think a Splatoon spin-off has a better chance.
I have trouble believing they'd make a Splatoon 3 yet. They very rarely make sequels to games on the same platform. Besides, Splatoon 2, while I will not say it was just an enhanced port of 1, definitely would have felt a little short on value to me if "wanting Splatoon on Switch in any form" wasn't as big a selling point.
I definitely feel like it's gonna be a spin-off.
I definitely feel like it's gonna be a spin-off.
It's a fun little third person shooter but nothing special. I remember playing it on Wii, it felt so good as Wii seriously lacked third person shooting games.
Fun fact: Developer studio Rebellion owns all 2000 AD comic franchises, including Judge Dredd. It's baffling as hell that they never tried their hand on making a Dredd game. It's all about sniping for them.
I see two reasons as to why they weren't working on Splatoon 3 :
-They were already working on the spin off, probably started production around the release of Octo Expansion (many key designers worked on it)
-They wanted to wait for the result of the Splatfest that would decide on the theme of Splatoon 3 (either Cyberpunk dystipia or Post Apocalyptic dystopia) before starting the production of it, especially if the theme is used for the whole game and not just on the solo stuff. We're possibly talking about clothing design, world design, maybe a few mechanics, etc.
It's not that crazy to actually believe Nogashi when he says prior to that Splatfest that they didn't start production on Splatoon 3. They were transparent enough to straight up tell us that the result of the Splatfest would influence the world of Splatoon 3. Nogashi said they didn't start production on Splatoon 3 when they announced it would influence Splatoon 3, it's not just some Reggie's PR talk.
Edit : Nogami not Nogashi lmao.
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And are we really getting a fourth Fire Emblem game on Switch before we even get the first Metroid game? :P
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Nagoshi was transparent about Splatoon 2 and its development. In his interview he said he "wants to return the favor to everyone who supported Splatoon 2". Idk what that means lol
Nagoshi was transparent about Splatoon 2 and its development. In his interview he said he "wants to return the favor to everyone who supported Splatoon 2". Idk what that means lol
Contrary to popular belief, Smash Ultimate isn't a Fire Emblem game.
Guys it's Nogami, not Nagoshi lol
I know we are all expecting a new 2D game, but I feel they'd also want Samus Returns to be played by more people? and the 3DS Castlevania game MercurySteam made, eventually got a 360/PS3 port too, isn't it?
My bad lmao, I'm very tired it's 1am and I'm reading Hunter X Hunter trying to understand it at the same time lmao
I'm also currently obsessed by Yakuza 7 that I find fucking awesome and it's probably one of my GOTY so it might explain my lapsus lmao
I'm actually really curious if Suda is going to work on a Nintendo IP ala Platinum or Koei Tecmo. NMH3 is probably wrapping up and of the other projects we know about, Hotel Barcelona is very small in scale and ports (TSC or even killer7) or remakes (FSR) will be done out of house. Suda's also said he wants to do Mysterious Castle too though.
Didn't Jordan Amaro wanted to direct his own game? That might make sense for the Splatoon project.
That's a good question. We've had rumors of Zelda collections. We have speculation of a SS HD. We have a rumor there's 2 Zelda collections coming. There's so many rumors here idk. If all we got was a Zelda collection I would guess it comes H1 this year to give it some distance from BotW 2.
Considering that the last section of Octo Expansion was a better Metal Gear Solid experience then MGSV I'd be all for it.
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