The Nintendo E3 2018 Speculation Thread of Hopes, Dreams, and Never Getting Mother 3

[Deleted member 249]

With E3 coming up, I figure let's have a centralized discussion to talk about what we expect Nintendo to actually show off at E3 this year. As of right now, the only thing about their presence that we know is that they will have Splatoon 2 and Smash invitationals- everything else is up in the air. We don't know what format they will use for their main show this year, how long that show will be, and what kinds of announcements they may have. We don't even know what games are due for the second half of this year, beyond Smash. This thread really puts the "speculation" in "speculation thread" is what I am saying.

With that said, however, the below are what I see as being in the pool of candidates likely to get picked from for Nintendo's E3 show.

ALREADY ANNOUNCED GAMES

FIRE EMBLEM

SUPER SMASH BROS.

METROID PRIME 4

BAYONETTA 3

POKEMON

CAPTAIN TOAD TREASURE TRACKER

YOSHI

MARIO TENNIS ACES

RUMORED GAMES

ANIMAL CROSSING

MONOLITH SOFT NEW IP

NEW RETRO STUDIOS IP

WAVE RACE

THIRD PARTY GAMES (CONFIRMED)

DARK SOULS REMASTERED

WOLFENSTEIN 2: THE NEW COLOSSUS

CRASH BANDICOOT N.SANE TRILOGY

OKAMI

OCTOPATH TRAVELER

THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU

NO MORE HEROES: TRAVIS STRIKES AGAIN

Ys 8: LACRIMOSA OF DANA

SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI V

MEGA MAN (LEGACY COLLECTIONS and 11)

SPECULATIONS:
Apart from everything else up there, feel free to speculate what else might get added to this list. Sonic Racing 3? Fortnite? GTA 5? Some new Bethesda game(s)? FIFA 19? Madden 19? NFL 2K19? XCOM 2? Divinity 2? Final Fantasy 15 (or any Final Fantasy)? Ridge Racer 8? Mario Maker? A new 2D Mario? F-Zero? Mother 3? Star Fox? Star Tropics? An entirely new IP?

NON GAME ANNOUNCEMENTS:

These are just the things I think have a shot at being shown off at E3 this year by Nintendo. Now, of course, Nintendo will probably only show some of these things, and without knowing what format they will use for their E3 presence this year, it's hard to know what they might do either way. But still, I think this is the pool from which they can show things at E3 this year- what about you?

 

[Stormkyleis]

No but seriously give us Mother 3.

 

[Bundy]

New Wave Race or they can cancel the Switch.

 

[Sub Boss]

Seriously? Im good with that lineup everything else is gravy, you call me a comformist :P

what im hoping for is third party games/ports

 

[Xavi]

Here's hoping the do show Fire Emblem, if not I think it's getting canned/delayed until early 2019

 

[Datajoy]

Really looking forward to the smash blowout. Hoping for MP4 footage, and maybe an Animal Crossing announcement.

Also hope we finally learn wtf Retro is working on...

 

[ItWasMeantToBe19]

StarFox is kind of rumored.

I would strongly suspect Monolith Soft does not show up this year, just not enough time.

I'm 50/50 on whether Retro's new game will come out in early 2019 or if it's in infinite dev hell and the studio is in trouble. If it's early 2019, then I expect it at e3... If it's not at e3, I'll be a good bit worried about the studio.

Prime 4 I expect to be there.

I kind of think a big, ambitious new 2D Mario could be there, but that could take more time.

 

[Hailinel]

Here's hoping the do show Fire Emblem, if not I think it's getting canned/delayed until early 2019

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Slow your roll. They're not canning Fire Emblem.

 

[Tregard]

I don't ask for much

Nintendo's Online Service is fully unveiled, the Virtual Console has been rebranded as "Nintendo Vault": A Game-Pass/Netflix style a la carte service which allows subscribers to "lend" (download locally to their Switch) up to 5 games at a time. Alternatively, users can purchase individual titles allowing them to keep them permanently. The service will launch with NES, SNES, N64, GB, GBA and GameCube titles, with Dreamcast and Wii coming later. One of the big new features of the service is a dedicated Nintendo Vault team who are committed to updating old titles or finishing off development on features or games which were never released. The service will launch with Starfox 2 and Super Mario 64's 2-Player Mode as examples of this.

Smash Bros for Switch is essentially Smash Bros WiiU: Championship Edition, with a handful of new characters and stages (Inkling, Twintelle, Ice Climbers), but most importantly will be the return of the Smash Ballot and the Smash Ballot Pass, coming alongside the news that Smash will have "Seasonal" updates of 6 characters each, based on requests from the Smash Ballot. Releases alongside the Online Service, and Season 1 of the DLC will kick off this Holiday Season.

Excitebike Assault is a new Excitebike game based off of the gameplay from the Trials HD series, and features local multiplayer as well as a track editor. eShop exclusive, available after the broadcast.

Pikmin 4 allows for up to 4 players locally to control separate leaders and has every species of Pikmin currently seen in the series, with Bulbmin now able to return above ground and stay with the crew. Bingo Battle makes a glorious 4-player return, and there is a Pikmin-style MOBA mode included.

Retro's new title is finally unveiled as an MMO style game about tracking down and capturing footage of mythical creatures such as Bigfoot, Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster. Players can party together and set out on expeditions to find these legendary beings looking for environmental clues as to their location and setting up camps on longer journeys. The game will be called Rarefied Air and will launch in the Holiday Season.

Paper Zelda mixes the game-play and artstyle of Paper Mario & Paper Mario TTYD with classic style top-down Zelda dungeons. Combat is in both real time against smaller enemies in dungeons and turn-based Paper Mario style when taking on bosses. No release window given.

Pokémon Snap Frontier is an expanded take of the N64 game with the possibility to snap over 300 Pokémon at launch, and new Pokémon added on a regular basis via updates. Will have integration with the Camera Toy-Con in Nintendo Labo, and will launch in 2019.

Mario Maker 2 builds off of the base of Mario Maker, including keeping all the existing levels, but as an array of new QOL features and objects (slopes). The game now allows for 4 player co-op much like New Super Mario Bros Wii, as well as new styles such as Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Land, Paper Mario and Super Mario 64. Will feature Labo integration with a "Mario Maker Workshop", which allows users to draw out a "screen" of a Mario level on graph paper and scan it in using the IR Camera, meaning players can literally draw out the levels in the way the designers originally would have in the 80s. The game will launch Q1 2019.

Animal Crossing: Home Sweet Home launches alongside the Online Service and is the fully fledged Animal Crossing game people have been clamoring for. Players can move their Villagers freely between their own villages, friends villages, or visit a city populated by other people to go to the carnival, attend slam poetry recitals, or buy designer furniture. New feature involves being able to hide treasure and giving your friends maps to find them, scavenger hunt style.

Metroid Prime 4 is as good as you want it to be, is entirely single-player and takes place on one planet. Big focus on the return and updating of Blast Ball, which will receive a "Testfire" after the presentation. It is confirmed that Hunters style multiplayer will also be present.

Mario Odyssey DLC pass is announced, with a Galaxy Kingdom, Sprixie Kingdom, Delfino Kingdom and a Pixel Kingdom all shown off.

3rd Party announcements include Overwatch, Fortnite, GTA V, Dragonball Fighterz, Civilization VI, Diablo III, and the announcement of Super Monkey Ball 3.

Also, Nintendo announce Netflix, Folders, and Download Play will be coming to the Switch in a future update.

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[Deleted member 9035]

Just tell me Pikmin 4 is coming soon!

 

[sinonobu]

It'd be nice if we see some of the JRPGs but I'm not really expecting any other than Fire Emblem as both SMT V and Monolith's new game seems pretty far off.

But honestly new Smash trailer alone would be good enough for me. Even better if we get Pokemon stuff.

 

[KtotheRoc]

 

[Deleted member 2145]

looking through that OP I'd be pretty ok if they wanted to announce Captain Toad again

it's such a great game it deserves two announcements

 

[Nathan.exe]

Kid Icarus or riot.

Spoiler

E3 2019

 

[TreIII]

Finally showing us what Retro is working on, so we can put speculation to rest, is one of the things I'm hoping for.

The other is maybe another third party exclusive surprise announcement.

Otherwise...can't fault that list in the OP.

 

[Dyle]

Calling it now, they visit the construction site for Super Nintendo World at USJ as a tie-in to Mario Maker 2

 

[MattAces]

My Speculation

• Nia and Poppi Amiibo announcement
• Xenoblade 2 Nia Episode, Poppi Episode, Jin Episode and Malos Episode
• Xenoblade 2 Comrade Expansion, 3 players online co-op
• Xenoblade 2 Story Expansion,
  Spoiler: Story Spoiler

  Old Elysium, experience the downfall of Elysium and fight through the alien mech invasion.

 

[Deleted member 249]

looking through that OP I'd be pretty ok if they wanted to announce Captain Toad again

it's such a great game it deserves two announcements

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I'm not talking about announcements, just games they could show off :P Since Captain Toad won't be out by E3, they could very well have it in their show for a bit.

 

[Xavi]

My Speculation

• Nia and Poppi Amiibo announcement
• Xenoblade 2 Nia Episode, Poppi Episode, Jin Episode and Malos Episode
• Xenoblade 2 Comrade Expansion, 3 players online co-op
• Xenoblade 2 Story Expansion,
  Spoiler: Story Spoiler

  Old Elysium, experience the downfall of Elysium and fight through the alien mech invasion.

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I like you.

 

[Papaya]

Seriously though, I've been replaying Mother 3 on my SNES classic, and it's even better than I remember. Easily the best game on GBA and much improved from Earthbound. The quality cant be understated. No wonder fans have been clamoring for it. Who would have thought one of video game's best stories would come from a GBA title?

I'm predicting it for this years E3. Nintendo has been saving it for VC and Nintendo online. Only if GBA is launching with VC, though.

 

[Undeniablybiased]

I just... I just have to see Retro's game. And I need Treehouse footage of it. I just have to have it. It's been too long. I just.. I have to have it...

 

[Master Chuuster]

Fire Emblem for Nintendo Switch (temp) should be the game's real name.

 

[Deleted member 36622]

The OP should add Sushi Striker: the Way of Sushido, we also know something Ace Attorney related is going to be announced this year (could be a collection + new game).

Inazuma Eleven Ares also is confirmed for this year.

While speculations i'd add Bandai Namco's new Tales of.

 

[Deleted member 2145]

I'm not talking about announcements, just games they could show off :P Since Captain Toad won't be out by E3, they could very well have it in their show for a bit.

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yeah I know

I'm just saying re announce Captain Toad. what would be more hype than that?

 

[Deleted member 35631]

They have so many games already announced, that I wouldn't mind a E3 dedicated to give details on those.

 

[OnanieBomb]

Wave Race
Virtual Console

 

[Xavi]

Wasn't there a rumor suggesting a NSMB port?

 

[Lozjam]

I'm just here for the memes man.

 

[srtrestre]

Mother 3

 

[Justin Iacobellis]

I don't ask for much

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You forgot the return of StreetPass. :/

 

[Plinko]

I need Animal Crossing Switch, Nintendo. NEED.

My off-the-wall prediction: F-Zero gets the teaser trailer this year (like MP4 did last year).

 

[secretanchitman]

Just happy that Smash is announced and we'll be seeing a blowout of information at E3!

 

[Meia]

Mother 4, let's get crazy.


...will be disappointed if we don't see a new Animal Crossing, even if it won't release this year.

 

[Gobias-Ind]

The only prediction I'm ready to make at this time is that we'll find out about the new USB-C peripheral(s?) that were hinted at a month ago either by E3 or at E3. Really wish people would entertain my desperation to speculate about it more.

I don't ask for much

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I'm a big fan of the way you think. I feel like the Netflix-style VC with a reasonable price, solid lineup, new features/enhanced resolution, online play and maybe achievements that post to your Switch profile would go a long way toward filling the hole left by third parties. It would be a hard offer to turn down. I mean, who the hell isn't gonna want all the Pokemon badges from the old games in their achievements list?

 

[Mory Dunz]

you can add pikmin to rumored.


I don't want much surprisingly.
I want to see Retro's game and it come out before E3 2019.
I don't think Pokemon will look good, so I'm not anticipating it.
MP4 will be interesting I suppose.

 

[Deleted member 3017]

I don't really have any expectations this year. Hoping for some really great reveals, but we'll see.

The OP should add Sushi Striker: the Way of Sushido

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This launches the Friday before E3.

 

[MattAces]

Smash character announcement, only the important characters of course like:

• Nia
• Poppi
• Mythra/Pyra I guess

I will boycott Smash if they're not in.

 

[Deleted member 4037]

Fire Emblem and Smash are musts. Bayo 3 would be nice on top of that

 

[karmitt]

Really looking forward to the smash blowout. Hoping for MP4 footage, and maybe an Animal Crossing announcement.

Also hope we finally learn wtf Retro is working on...

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With all the other games already announced but either not yet shown or barely shown, it really wouldn't surprise me if they felt they had enough content to push off revealing Retro's work yet again.

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also we all know its just fcking donkey kong

 

[Deleted member 3815]

Getting Mother 3 would be nice, along with a proper Zelda game and a new Donkey Kong Country game.

POKEMON

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Pretty much the only thing I care about, though I am expecting it to be shown off in its own direct prior to E3.

NEW RETRO STUDIOS IP

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I am interested to see what it is...it better be another Donkey Kong Country game.

MONOLITH SOFT NEW IP

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That artwork looks nice.

 

[Skittzo]

Seeing Dark Souls on that E3 list still hurts a bit.

As for other stuff, either a new Mario Maker or a NSMB All Stars for the rumored NSMB game.

Ubisoft's Steep has morphed into a new 1080° Snowboarding.

Diablo 3 is announced.

 

[Deleted member 36708]

Pikmin 4 is all I want to see from Nintendo. Only other thing would be a new f-zero but that isn't happening.

 

[Neoxon]

Here's what I'm expecting...

• Before E3
  • Pokémon Direct (reveals Pokémon Switch, which will be out November 2018)
  • Smash Direct (gives more details on Smash Switch, which will be out September 2018)
• E3 Direct/Spotlight
  • Fire Emblem Switch revealed, out December 2018
  • Yoshi shown off, out August 2018
  • Metroid Prime 4 shown off, out in the first half of 2019
  • Animal Crossing revealed, out Early 2019
  • Pokémon Switch gameplay
  • Smash Switch character reveal (another reveal is saved for the Smash Invitational, maybe Ridley)
  • Pikmin 4 officially announced, out 2019
  • Retro's project revealed, out 2019
  • Bayonetta 3 trailer, out 2019
  • New Super Mario Bros. U port revealed (Luigi U included), out October 2018
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Story DLC trailer
  • Dragon Ball FighterZ port announced, out Late 2018
  • Grand Theft Auto V port announced, out Late 2018
  • Ridge Racer revealed, out Early 2019

Diablo 3 is announced.

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Usually big Blizzard reveals are saved for either Gamescom or Blizzcon.

 

[Deleted member 2793]

Here's their E3:

- Smash Switch will get all the content and characters from Smash Wii U/3DS from day 1, including the DLC characters for free. They'll also reveal a few new characters at E3: Rex from Xenoblade 2, Spring Man from ARMS and KOS-MOS from Xenosaga. September 2018.
- Xenoblade 2 DLC + Xenosaga Trilogy coming to Switch. Both coming August 2018.
- Fire Emblem Switch reveal and date (December 2018). Will have great production values, more serious tone, still the social sim mechanics and an online mode.
- Yoshi gameplay + date (September 2018).
- Metroid Prime 4 gameplay, world is similar to Prime 1 and has Sylux as main villain. Bandai Namco is the developer. "2019" release date.
- Pokémon Switch reveal + trailer. Releases November 2018.
- Ridge Racer from Bandai Namco. Gameplay and a 2018 release date.
- Nintendo Classics Online. Subscription service coming with the Nintendo Online, NES/SNES/GB/GBA coming this year, N64 planned for early 2019. Mother 3.
- Retro Studios new IP. It's a realistic FPS with a big online focus. Coming "2019".
- Fatal Frame 6
- Ports from AAA companies: Evil Within, Resident Evil 4-6, FighterZ and the big one, Fortnite.

Ok, this won't happen, but now I can laugh later looking at this post instead of getting only disappointed.

 

[Nanashrew]

I'm still waiting for whatever happened to Starlink.

It looks amazing, and it's the Snowdrop engine, same engine as Mario + Rabbits. I just want more good space combat games.

 

[Mechaplum]

On really looking forward to FE at this point for unannounced titles but can't wait to be surprised.

 

[Wamb0wneD]

The already announced games section is enough for me already + Retro's game. Everything else is a plus.
Hype overload.

 

[Abrasion Test]

Here's their E3:

- Smash Switch will get all the content and characters from Smash Wii U/3DS from day 1, including the DLC characters for free. They'll also reveal a few new characters at E3: Rex from Xenoblade 2, Spring Man from ARMS and KOS-MOS from Xenosaga.
- Xenoblade 2 DLC + Xenosaga Trilogy coming to Switch. Both coming August 2018.
- Fire Emblem Switch reveal and date (December 2018). Will have great production values, more serious tone, still the social sim mechanics and an online mode.
- Yoshi gameplay + date (September 2018).
- Metroid Prime 4 gameplay, world is similar to Prime 1 and has Sylux as main villain. Bandai Namco is the developer. "2019" release date.
- Pokémon Switch reveal + trailer. Releases November 2018.
- Ridge Racer from Bandai Namco. Gameplay and a 2018 release date.
- Nintendo Classics Online. Subscription service coming with the Nintendo Online, NES/SNES/GB/GBA coming this year, N64 planned for early 2019. Mother 3.
- Retro Studios new IP. It's a realistic FPS with a big online focus. Coming "2019".
- Fatal Frame 6
- Ports from AAA companies: Evil Within, Resident Evil 4-6, FighterZ and the big one, Fortnite.

Ok, this won't happen, but now I can laugh later looking at this post instead of getting only disappointed.

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Aside from the Xenosaga Trilogy, this is actually kind of realistic? lol

 

[Deleted member 2793]

Aside from the Xenosaga Trilogy, this is actually kind of realistic? lol

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I don't think anything I said is impossible, but the whole list happening is kinda too good to be true. :p

 

[Deleted member 249]

I don't think anything I said is impossible, but the whole list happening is kinda too good to be true. :p

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I want that whole list to happen >.>