It's very possible that they intended BOTW2 to line up but things got desynced. It could be a number of things that we don't even know about yet though.
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I don't think "things are different" makes sense. Aonuma was literally apologizing in March because they had no trailer to show. I think that if there was even any possibility of it releasing in September or October 2020, we would have at least had another teaser there.
What if they just launched the Pro with a bunch of patches for older games, like BoTW 1 with 60 fps and 4K DLSS? Maybe something similar to how the Xbox Series X launched. I think there will be another game too, but won't be the focus of the Pro launch.
This is good to keep in mind. I don't know why when Emily broke the news about the pro, people were acting as though Zelda was like 95% confirmed for 2021. A bit of jumping the gun, lol. If Zelda ain't ready it ain't ready.
Anything. Last year they announced several games two months (or less) ahead of time. And if we're not counting those because of COVID, we've still seen Nintendo do similar stuff before (Mario Maker 2, Ring Fit Adventure, Pokemon Mystery Dungeon, Super Mario Party, etc).
My E3 predictions
- Crash for Smash with Lucario fake-out
- Metroid 5 (with some reassurance regarding development on Metroid Prime 4)
SUPER HYPE
- Bravely Default and Second HD Collection
- Pokémon Snap DLC
Hype deflates
- Zelda anniversary segment kicking off with Minish Cap HD
- AoC DLC
- Zelda-themed items for Animal Crossing
- Zelda merch
- transition into some indies/3rd party
- Fire Emblem remake coming out sometime in winter
Hype keeps deflating. No Twilight Princess/Wind Waker collection announced.
- Splatoon 3 footage
- Final smash fighter gimmick announced (much like the gimmick for 3D/WiiU when we got Bayo)
- BOTW2 - february release
Why do I think this is possible? Because there's literally one brand-new game announcement, 3 HD remakes and tons of DLC but all those announcements would be super hype FOR ME
- Crash for Smash with Lucario fake-out
- Metroid 5 (with some reassurance regarding development on Metroid Prime 4)
SUPER HYPE
- Bravely Default and Second HD Collection
- Pokémon Snap DLC
Hype deflates
- Zelda anniversary segment kicking off with Minish Cap HD
- AoC DLC
- Zelda-themed items for Animal Crossing
- Zelda merch
- transition into some indies/3rd party
- Fire Emblem remake coming out sometime in winter
Hype keeps deflating. No Twilight Princess/Wind Waker collection announced.
- Splatoon 3 footage
- Final smash fighter gimmick announced (much like the gimmick for 3D/WiiU when we got Bayo)
- BOTW2 - february release
Why do I think this is possible? Because there's literally one brand-new game announcement, 3 HD remakes and tons of DLC but all those announcements would be super hype FOR ME
None of those were even close to as monumental as the sequel to Breath of the Wild. It's frankly unprecedented in the industry to have 3 month marketing cycle for a game that's likely to sell 20+ million copies from one of Nintendo's flagship franchises. If this is their plan, why not show a teaser in March?
Pokemon Snap DLC but no Diamond and Pearl or Legends Arceus? That would be weird.
That isn't really related to BOTW2 specifically, but BOTW2 would be a two year marketing cycle? They announced it in 2019.
The moment that they announce Metroid 5, I'm replaying all of the previous 4
A marketing cycle is more when a game is frequently mentioned, more info dropping gradually
the cycle for BOTW 2 in this case didn't really start with its reveal since nintneod stop mentioning since then. It'll mostly likely beginning its cycle once it's re-reveal or after Skyward Sword is released.
I might do that as well. In fact, I got so bored recently that I started replaying Metroid Prime again and have been loving it!
Ive only played a little bit of Metroid 2 and Super Metroid, it may be my time to get into the series lol
My biggest Nintendo gaming sin... Never beat any of the prime games. I've played them all though. Been waiting for a HD collection to right that wrong.
Also, BOTW2 having a 3-month marketing cycle is fine, this is a game that had a prequel that sold about 24 million units worldwide (Switch + Wii U and 22 million on Switch alone), Nintendo could announce "Breath of the Wild 2 out tomorrow!" and it would be fine sales wise haha.
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Ah but you, you're the wind of change in this dark world of reading only the headlines. That's what's up.
6 months makes more sense, and it would still come out this year in December. But still hoping for September-October and that would be amazing
Go for it! I may be biased, but it's for good reason. The games are incredible! I would certainly recommend finishing Super Metroid or, if you're not as into 2D games, start with Metroid Prime! They're both fantastic introductions to the series
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HDR is 100x more noticeable than 4K. I often times on my TV can't tell when it's outputting in 1080 or 4K from sitting on my couch, it's most noticeable in text and such or when closer, but I can always tell when it's not outputting HDR.
That said I don't expect the switch display to output HDR or if it does it'll be a squashed version of it. Zero way it'll output the nits necessary for HDR highlights.
Good night everyone, we are getting closer to Tuesday...and play some more games from your backlog to keep you busy!!
This is a great idea! Something I want in BotW2 is for Nintendo to add a large amount of cool, diverse collectables (as opposed to just shrines, korok seeds, and a bunch of samey breakable weapons) scattered throughout the open world. Finding songs that do different things could be one of them!
BOTW2 doesn't have to be linked with the Release of the pro, but if the pro does launch in September, with out BOTW2, BOTW2 could still release in 2021, but in November along side BDSP, shouldn't be too much overlap there. But, hey I guess we'll find out in ~2weeks.
While I am still enjoying it, the thing that sucks about replaying Metroid Prime when I'm so familiar with it is that I don't get to really get lost and explore much. I already know nearly everything. This also means that I move much faster through the areas than I want to and end up not being able to take in the full effect of the atmosphere. I'm not really unsettled by stuff as easily. Still, it's a testament to the enduring quality of the game that I still am having a great time and still enjoy the atmosphere, no matter how desensitized to it I may be or how fast I may tear through them. Even on the...5th?...7th? play through, I still love this game so much. I guess what I'm trying to say is...
I need a new one
I need a new one
hell it could even be as simple as like an NPC tells you that they had this song they loved from their childhood. You track it down and play it for them and they give you some sort of item. That kind of stuff would just be fun imo
Sure. What I'm saying is if it's not BotW (and I agree with Nate's point), it has to be something. Metroid is one option, I guess? The Switch Lite had Link's Awakening, which was a good fit as it was a remake of a handheld Zelda title.
I got sick and have been quarantined for the last 5 days and have to keep going for at least another 5. Even games are starting to lose their luster. I need something new and engaging because being stuck in an apartment for even a week after the hell of this last year has been torturous
I have Dead By Daylight on Switch, but I also picked it up because it was on sale a while back on PC.
I still play with a controller regardless, and the game is pretty fun still even if I suck at it. But man, I hope this is also a game that benefits from Super Switch specs. I don't even mind the downgraded graphics, but man does it feel choppy going between Switch and PC.
Shout out to the crossplay and crossprogression though, that should be championed regardless
I still play with a controller regardless, and the game is pretty fun still even if I suck at it. But man, I hope this is also a game that benefits from Super Switch specs. I don't even mind the downgraded graphics, but man does it feel choppy going between Switch and PC.
Shout out to the crossplay and crossprogression though, that should be championed regardless
People have been talking about it nonstop for almost two years now, based on a teaser trailer with no look at gameplay.
The text "Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" has already sold people on it; a three month marketing campaign before release (and for many months after) would be fine.
In a (somewhat) similar vein (in terms on NPC interaction), I think it'd be cool if say, some random NPC in a town you're in has some dialogue that gives a hint to where some kind of item could be hiding in the overworld. Perhaps a character could be like "I heard in so-and-so village that so-and-so item is in so-and-so place" something like that.
The Switch Pro does not need to release alongside a tentpole title. It's going to sell out no matter what.
inb4 they pull an Untitled Goose Game/Octopath Traveler and literally name the game "Sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild"
More like 27 months of marketing...
People seem to forget this game has already been revealed, with a story trailer even.
The only Marketinf you need for BOTW 2 is playable Zelda.
30 million copies sold right there.
30 million copies sold right there.
Don't get your hopes up, DC. You're gonna lose the avatar bet and you know it.
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