SolidSnakex
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Well, it's going to be two months before it launches so they should have the full launch lineup, and probably others, playable by that point.
Nintendo Switch Presentation - January 12th
- Thread starter robotrock
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Well, it's going to be two months before it launches so they should have the full launch lineup, and probably others, playable by that point.
Our girl Emily Rogers claims that Retro isn't working on Metroid, or "Fucking Donkey Kong" for that matter.
Granted, she isn't always 100% correct (see the Female Link thing) but it's still something to consider.
I still think Retro or somebody is working on a Metroid game, if the Retro game is ready for 2017, the next Retro game is def in early stages already
NippleViking
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Yep. Even Sony's 2015 E3 trifecta didn't break Gaf - merely slowed it.
gate stormer
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C'mon GAF! We all know what Platinum is working on the new Metroid, right? ...RIGHT? ...
The Main Event
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But I want it. NAO
Because Star Fox worked out so well, right?
PadWarrior
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Nah platinum is working on kid Icarus uprising 2
johnsavage
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January 12 2017 might be the halfway point between now and Switch's release.
It's 78 days from now to Jan 12 2017 and 78 days after that is March 31st which is a Friday.
It's 78 days from now to Jan 12 2017 and 78 days after that is March 31st which is a Friday.
Because they still got a portable coming.
brochiller
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It's great that they're announcing so close to launch. They should have a concrete idea as to what will be there on launch day. No letdowns for something that we expected on launch not making it and hopefully no other promises they make during the presentation will be broken on launch day.
OrbitalBeard
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It's basically Nintendo's E3. A conference on day one and hands-on demos for the press (and the public as well in this case) during days two and three.
Spaceworld 2017, if you will.
gate stormer
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Nah platinum is working on kid Icarus uprising 2
Actually that sounds more fitting for the style of games they typically make.
PadWarrior
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Yea i think they be a good fit indeed.
serenewarfare
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Because the last thing you want after the Wii U is confusing marketing.
outunderthestars
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Only if this fails to sell well. I just don't see how Nintendo can continue to support two platforms and also add mobile to the mix....
Nah platinum is working on kid Icarus uprising 2
Ship it.
Exactly. Don't buy into this 3rd pillar shit. They did the same thing with the DS until it took off. I fully expect the "Switch" to be the handheld going forward, and they release some kind of souped up Dock down the line to give people that "oof" of power they crave. But all in all im hyped and I think they are back.
Actually PSX is right after the Game awards, last 2 times they been on the same weekend.
plank
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Its so close yet so far.
tiredheadcrab
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Hey great. I think its best they do this after the holidays instead of before. I bet this will release late March.
Boss Doggie
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That building...
...is Nintendo now gonna make Nintendoujinshis? kinky
...is Nintendo now gonna make Nintendoujinshis? kinky
Del Boca Vista
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I don't see how advertising it as a hybrid is confusing nor how it negates 3DS's portability.
Calling it a home console causes more confusion because going by word alone, it implies you can only play at home, which is obviously not true, whereas Hybrid implies both home and portable.
Triplicates
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I'm feeling increasingly optimistic. I also appreciate the symbolism of doing this in Japan when everybody else has basically moved the center of gravity to the west. This is great for the sake of product differentiation.
brochiller
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Looks like there might be a US event too? Or maybe he's just talking about time.
https://twitter.com/mochi_wsj/status/791468775207940096
https://twitter.com/mochi_wsj/status/791468775207940096
MrPressStart
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Really looking forward to this console a more Travel ready modified Wii U. I love the design and what I have seen. This really is the best of both worlds.
sleepwalkcapsules
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I think it's because of pricing.
Saying it's a home gaming system and princing it similar to other home consoles paints the situation better than a expensive portable.
Aaronrules380
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I think that's just the timezone difference. The US press release states Jan 12 US time so it probably just means morning in Japan, night/evening in the US
01DragonFly
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=) awesome , so close and so far away.
brochiller
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Yeah I think that's the case too.
Great that it's a night. I should be able to watch.
So far away, but glad they announced a date to stop further speculation.
They also want to make sure they capture the attention of the home console base, so keep on reassuring them "this is a home gaming system first and foremost."
Near the end of next year or maybe early 2018 they'll unveil a "portable only" version of the Switch, that doesn't come with the dock, possibly even a variation that doesn't have detachable controllers (all the same games work on it), and then officially start advertising it as a hybrid system, and announce that all their internal development teams are now working only on Switch games rather than their focus being split between a dedicated console and dedicated portable system.
That's how I see it going at least.
They have a portable system doing relatively well at this point which still has some unreleased games in development/yet to release, don't want attention in the portable space going away from that.
They also want to make sure they capture the attention of the home console base, so keep on reassuring them "this is a home gaming system first and foremost."
Near the end of next year or maybe early 2018 they'll unveil a "portable only" version of the Switch, that doesn't come with the dock, possibly even a variation that doesn't have detachable controllers (all the same games work on it), and then officially start advertising it as a hybrid system, and announce that all their internal development teams are now working only on Switch games rather than their focus being split between a dedicated console and dedicated portable system.
That's how I see it going at least.
fadedbones
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It's far off, but at least they're giving us something. Can't wait to see the price 
That comment on the return of a long dormant franchise on a Nintendo console (was it Emily or Laura.... don't remember where it's from) makes me wonder.
CrazedProfessional
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I bet there will be a new F Zero.
Nintendo doesn't ignore fan pleas for too long except for Mother 3
Nintendo doesn't ignore fan pleas for too long except for Mother 3
I understand your concern, but they further committed to the release month just last week, and plus Nintendo hasn't announced a release month for a new system and then delayed in the past 20 years, so hopefully that's exceptionally unlikely at this point.