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RUMOR: Nintendo Direct January 2018 (Thanks EA)
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Definitely makes sense that this would fall in January as it seems likely that Nintendo will have stuff to show at the Game Awards. That plus Xenoblade Chronicles 2 and Zelda DLC in December would make for too busy of a month!
For predictions, I'm really expecting a full blowout of the online services, VC, and possibly an OS update that streamlines things. I'm also thinking we'll finally get more streaming services like Netflix.
Game-wise, I expect release dates for Kirby and Yoshi as well as dates/windows for the early 2018 Nindie games. I wouldn't be too surprised to see the announcement of some new games like Pikmin, Animal Crossing, Smash 4 (ported), or Luigi's Mansion! (At most, I think we'd see two of those).
Finally... I think we'll see some new Switch accessories and possibly JoyCon colors.
For predictions, I'm really expecting a full blowout of the online services, VC, and possibly an OS update that streamlines things. I'm also thinking we'll finally get more streaming services like Netflix.
Game-wise, I expect release dates for Kirby and Yoshi as well as dates/windows for the early 2018 Nindie games. I wouldn't be too surprised to see the announcement of some new games like Pikmin, Animal Crossing, Smash 4 (ported), or Luigi's Mansion! (At most, I think we'd see two of those).
Finally... I think we'll see some new Switch accessories and possibly JoyCon colors.
Yep that would be perfect. Right after it wins GotY and Jeoff Keighly hands Aonuma his award, Aonuma says "please take a look at this trailer for our final DLC for Zelda launching Christmas day."
I can imagine this happening or even it being a shadowdrop as well.
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I don't think this'll be a general Nintendo Direct like some are thinking, if only because I don't expect much of anything from Nintendo for the 3DS next year. I think this will be a special Switch themed presentation similar to the one we had earlier this year. Except this one will be pre-recorded and presumably a bit shorter since it is a pre-recorded presentation.
If you are talking about the E3 presentation I can assure you that the January Direct will be longer.
I believe they are referring to the Switch presentation back in January where we got the launch date, price, game announcements, and so on.
I'm talking about the January "Direct" as well. The January Presentation this year was over an hour long. The next January event will probably be 45 minutes, if only because it'll cut out much of the bloat associated with a live stage presentation.
Thanks ! And yes I agree, it will probably be around 40mn. Above that and it will be hard to keep the momentum going.
Alright, time to initiate the hype train. On the agenda, I propose:
- Animal Crossing Switch
- Luigi's Mansion 3
- Meaty Metroid 4 trailer
- Meaty Yoshi Switch trailer
- Kirby Switch info
- Pokemon Switch info
- Octopath Traveller info
- Smash 5
- Bayo 1+2 & W101 ports
- Tokyo Mirage Sessions port
- Windwaker HD port
- Sunshine remaster
- More reveals for 3rd party support
- Massive UI overhaul, eshop music and full online rollout
- Super minimal teaser for Odyssey 2/BotW2
- Info on Hollow Knight & Owlboy
- Continued new reveals for upcoming content for Splatoon 2 and ARMS
Jan Direct was quite expected. Nintendo need to show how to keep their momentum. The 1st year of Switch was amazing and we knew pretty much nothing before the direct in Jan this year.
So far we only seen actual footage of Kirby and Yoshi for Year 2 and those are some 2nd or 3rd tier Nintendo franchise. They need to show something more substantial like the next Metroid, Smash Bros and Pokemon for Year 2. And perhaps some hardcore franchise like Bayonetta and Fire Emblem. Glad we know they are all in development.
So far we only seen actual footage of Kirby and Yoshi for Year 2 and those are some 2nd or 3rd tier Nintendo franchise. They need to show something more substantial like the next Metroid, Smash Bros and Pokemon for Year 2. And perhaps some hardcore franchise like Bayonetta and Fire Emblem. Glad we know they are all in development.
Xmas Day is a Monday this year so I imagine it would be Thursday, the 21st
You mean 2019? Switch already has Fifa 18 and Madden 18 would be too late to port at the time, although I could definitely see EA pulling off something like that. I doubt either of those games are coming I think it's going to be Fe.
- Maybe
- I sure as hell hope so
- Maybe a tiny gameplay tease, but nothing major considering that the odds of it coming next year aren't that good.
- Agreed
- Agreed
- The Pokémon Company does shit on their own terms. And while yes, they have given news for already-revealed Pokémon games to general Directs, I wouldn't expect the reveal of Pokémon Switch in a general Direct. We'll likely find out about Gen 8 via a random trailer release or a dedicated Pokémon Direct.
- Agreed
- I sure as hell hope so, & it could potentially happen
- Yes please, but I'm not gonna get my hopes up
- Unlikely, but welcome
- Eh, 50/50, but I'd be cool with it
- Unlikely, but welcome
- Probably
- Yes to the online rollout, not sure about the UI overhaul or the eShop music. The point of the Switch UI is to be simplistic.
- Maybe Odyssey DLC, but it's far too soon for an iterative sequel for either game.
- Probably
- Agreed
And it was only a week ago that people were arguing over the need of a Direct in December. TGA will be used as a buffer for Nintendo to drop some announcements like Zelda: BotW DLC and then lead way to a strong opening of 2018 with a packed Direct. Nintendo is a business of habit and they seldom stray from their established path.
The January direct needs to happen very early in the month, and it needs to be *meaty as fuck*.
We don't have a clue what 2018 looks like for the Switch and it's December (essentially).
Cool to see another game slated for the Switch though, EA. You have a tentative pre-order from me as long as you put the whole thing on the damned cart (or it's $20 or less).
We don't have a clue what 2018 looks like for the Switch and it's December (essentially).
Cool to see another game slated for the Switch though, EA. You have a tentative pre-order from me as long as you put the whole thing on the damned cart (or it's $20 or less).
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3DS:
Sushi Striker
SMT: Strange Journey
Radiant Historia
Pokemon Tropical Shuffle
Captain Toad 3D
Pocket Soccer Club
Dillon 3
Mana Collection
WarioWare: Amibo-a-go-go
Switch:
Octopath Traveller
Kirby Star Allies
Yoshi: On the Flipside
Fe
Nintendo Online
VC plans
Pikmin Frontier
Fire Emblem: Resolve
Indiegame reel - Owboy, Hollow Knight, Inside etc..
Capcom: Megaman Legacy, MonHun XX
Sega: Yakuza 0, Haatsune Miku somethingorother, Persona Q2
Konami: Wario DLC for BombermanR
Bamco: FigherZ (In development), Tales of Null
Bethesda: Fallout Shelter, Wolf2 date
mid-tier stuff like DaganRompa
Metroid Prime 4 first gameplay.
Nuts? Yes. But it's the first direct on here, so I think it deserves it.
Sushi Striker
SMT: Strange Journey
Radiant Historia
Pokemon Tropical Shuffle
Captain Toad 3D
Pocket Soccer Club
Dillon 3
Mana Collection
WarioWare: Amibo-a-go-go
Switch:
Octopath Traveller
Kirby Star Allies
Yoshi: On the Flipside
Fe
Nintendo Online
VC plans
Pikmin Frontier
Fire Emblem: Resolve
Indiegame reel - Owboy, Hollow Knight, Inside etc..
Capcom: Megaman Legacy, MonHun XX
Sega: Yakuza 0, Haatsune Miku somethingorother, Persona Q2
Konami: Wario DLC for BombermanR
Bamco: FigherZ (In development), Tales of Null
Bethesda: Fallout Shelter, Wolf2 date
mid-tier stuff like DaganRompa
Metroid Prime 4 first gameplay.
Nuts? Yes. But it's the first direct on here, so I think it deserves it.
We didn't know their strategy for the Switch a year ago, and it worked out remarkably well for them. Of course, they won't have 45 days after the direct like they did last January before things take off, but keeping us waiting has done them well thus far. I wouldn't be too nervous, I have a feeling they know exactly what they are doing.
I'm not worried, per-se. I just don't want them to drop the ball. Come out in 2018 swinging just like 2017.
Yes, PLEASE. No slacking. Don't grow comfortable. Go nuts, nonstop. KEEP PUSHING THIS TRAIN.
Bayo 3 and W102.
I hope to get something unexpected from SEGA like an Alpha Protocol sequel or SoA
And Bandai I expect DBF to be announced, and a tease of something else, maybe Tales of or... RIDGE RACER!!!
I hope to get something unexpected from SEGA like an Alpha Protocol sequel or SoA
And Bandai I expect DBF to be announced, and a tease of something else, maybe Tales of or... RIDGE RACER!!!
I want some spicy new amiibo game related news. And more Switch icons...maybe unlock more Switch icons with an amiibo. I want to "switch" from Mii to Daisy.
January only makes sense. Has to be a big one considering we don't know much about the second year of Switch much at all.
I'd only really expect a reveal for the Champions' Ballad DLC for BotW at The Game Awards. MP4 at TGA would be godlike, but I'm not getting my hopes up.
I don't expect neither Next Level Games or Retro Studios as they've never announced anything outside of E3.
I am hoping for another 3rd party exclusive and/or new franchise though!
I fully expect a new Nindie Showcase around GDC, because that'll be another 6 months since August and tied to a game developer convention like PAX
I am hoping for another 3rd party exclusive and/or new franchise though!
No I don't. They've done one in late February, and one in Late August, exactly 6 months apart. It seems to be a bi-annual production usually tied to a conference or event (August being PAX West?, Feb being the launch of the Switch)
I fully expect a new Nindie Showcase around GDC, because that'll be another 6 months since August and tied to a game developer convention like PAX
Nintendo, gimme some more info on that Xeno 2 season pass and release dates for Kirby and Octopath. Netflix and Crunchyroll too.
We won't know anything about Pokemon until May or June if it is indeed a Fall 2018 title. If it is pushed back to 2019 then we may not hear anything until much later in the year.
This direct needs to be a big one. We need plenty of game announcements and Nintendo need to go into a lot of depth about how they're evolving and improving the Switch's online features.
I don't think that's an unrealistic expectations. The 2018 Switch line up and online service is a mystery and they need to both be addressed if they want to build on sales momentum going into what is currently looking like a very dry period.
I don't think that's an unrealistic expectations. The 2018 Switch line up and online service is a mystery and they need to both be addressed if they want to build on sales momentum going into what is currently looking like a very dry period.
Hm, if it's black it could be lethal. I'm concerned. Let me know what happens.
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