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Nintendo Direct on April 12 (3PM PT, Switch/3DS, mainly Splarms)

More of an E3 thing but my dream:
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I've wanted a From Software developed Metroid ever since playing through Bloodborne. They have such talent for creating beautiful interconnected worlds that reward exploration.

Yeah....If we get another 3D Metroid it's probably gonna be developed by a third-party dev, not by Nintendo themselves.
 
My Predictions:

ARMS: At least 3 new characters are showcased, plus some new arms. The story is loosely described. Game Modes besides 1v1 are described as well. Demo after the presentation, launch in mid-May. Spring Man and Ribbon Girl amiibo that unlock something cosmetic.

Splatoon: A new class of weapon is revealed, plus more details on single-player. New maps and gear are shown off too. Releasing shortly after E3.

3DS: Something that has no reason to be 3DS exclusive and will never come to Switch for unfathomable reasons. Many tears will be shed. Also, details on Ever Oasis and Pikmin.

Virtual Console: "We're still working on it." First games will be released in early May. $1 upgrade fee for titles owned on 3DS or Wii U.

One More Thing: A small Switch title along the lines of Snipperclips. Has great emphasis on local multiplayer. Surprise launch on Thursday.

"We look forward to giving you more details at E3."
 
If the bundle is real and retailing for $350 why does everyone seem to think the console is being discounted and not the game?

I look at it as $299 for the Switch and Mario Kart being discounted $10 as part of a incentive to buy the bundle pack.
 
Because Nintendo internal handled the last two Metroid games superbly, right?

Other M was a colaberation with Team Ninja and Federation Force is a spinoff by Next Level Games. NLG is of course internal.

The last internal mainline games were Fusion and Zero Mission if we disregard the Prime series.

Edit: beaten by a few posts aha
 
TN did, but Next Level wasn't involved

Federation Force?

We haven't really got a Metroid developed by Nintendo (especially their Japanese devs) in a very long time. I feel like it's time they made the new Metroid locally.

If they did I can only imagine it would be a 2D, nothing wrongwith that of course but I can't see them making a big 3D Metroid game especially of how they had the games outsourced and turn out...crap.
 
Yeah....If we get another 3D Metroid it's probably gonna be developed by a third-party dev, not by Nintendo themselves.

We haven't really got a Metroid developed by Nintendo (especially their Japanese devs) in a very long time. I feel like it's time they made the new Metroid locally.
 
Other M was a colaberation with Team Ninja and Federation Force is a spinoff by Next Level Games. NLG is of course internal.

The last internal mainline games were Fusion and Zero Mission if we disregard the Prime series.

Edit: beaten by a few posts aha

Both were Metroid games and both were designed/produced by franchise veterans in Kensuke Tanabe and Yoshio Sakamoto respectively so you can't get any more internal than that. Nintendo is at a loss with Metroid, completely, and I don't feel Retro Studios in its present state is up to the task either.
 
Because Nintendo internal handled the last two Metroid games superbly, right?

The last two Metroid games that were developed mostly/exclusively by internal Nintendo teams were Metroid Prime 3 and Zero Mission.

Which... were fine?

Both were Metroid games and both were designed/produced by franchise veterans in Kensuke Tanabe and Yoshio Sakamoto respectively so you can't get any more internal than that. Nintendo is at a loss with Metroid, completely, and I don't feel Retro Studios in its present state is up to the task either.

They were also the two Metroid games that were outsourced to other teams that aren't internal Nintendo groups.

Which, shockingly, was what people were talking about before when they said they don't like outsourcing?

Basically all outsourced games have Nintendo producers at the helm.
 
Both were Metroid games and both were designed/produced by franchise veterans in Kensuke Tanabe and Yoshio Sakamoto so you can't get any more internal than that. Nintendo is at a loss with Metroid, completely, and I don't feel Retro Studios in its present state is up to the task either.
I'm unsure why we would come to this conclusion unless we are still going back and referencing some staff leaving in the mid to late 2000's. Retro studios has since hired additional people including people who worked on franchises such as Uncharted.
 
Both were Metroid games and both were designed/produced by franchise veterans in Kensuke Tanabe and Yoshio Sakamoto respectively so you can't get any more internal than that. Nintendo is at a loss with Metroid, completely, and I don't feel Retro Studios in its present state is up to the task either.

I don't think that's fair. They haven't tried working on a traditional Metroid in years. Federation Force was a harmless spin off that came out at the wrong time
and built up to Metroid Prime 4 with the ending.
 
Highly doubt we will get any kind of new game announcement, maybe some indie game on 3ds, it's mostly going to be info on release dates for arms and splatoon 2, maybe some new content information at most.

I am SUPER excited for E3 info, nintendo have a great chance to drop the megaton several times this year.
 
Don't see them announcing any first party Switch games til E3.

Why's that? Nintendo always announce stuff before E3, they've even had Pre-E3 directs where they announce games mere weeks before their main event.

Earthbound Beginnings was even announced a bit before E3 2 years ago.
 
I just want a smash bros confirmation

The 4chan leak that had the bundle on it before the russian website leak says Smash for switch will be there.

But it also says Smash for New 3DS... which just seems like it would be the same as regular smash bros. 3DS.

Unless it has new characters like Ice Climbers that won't work on original 3DS, but it seems weird to even bother with a second version of Smash for the 3DS line.
 
The 4chan leak that had the bundle on it before the russian website leak says Smash for switch will be there.

But it also says Smash for New 3DS... which just seems like it would be the same as regular smash bros. 3DS.

Unless it has new characters like Ice Climbers that won't work on original 3DS, but it seems weird to even bother with a second version of Smash for the 3DS line.

If that's true I hope it's a free upgrade for existing owners :(
 
The 4chan leak that had the bundle on it before the russian website leak says Smash for switch will be there.

But it also says Smash for New 3DS... which just seems like it would be the same as regular smash bros. 3DS.

Unless it has new characters like Ice Climbers that won't work on original 3DS, but it seems weird to even bother with a second version of Smash for the 3DS line.

what you talkin about?
 
The 4chan leak that had the bundle on it before the russian website leak says Smash for switch will be there.

But it also says Smash for New 3DS... which just seems like it would be the same as regular smash bros. 3DS.

Unless it has new characters like Ice Climbers that won't work on original 3DS, but it seems weird to even bother with a second version of Smash for the 3DS line.

Do you have that leak handy? I always enjoy reading them pre-direct.
 
I think you guys overthinking this, there wont be megatons those will be at e3, what your likely gonna see here is a final mk8 delux trailer, spla2n, and arms than some 3ds titles like fire emblem. I have a feeling vc and new switch games will get shown at e3
 
Do you have that leak handy? I always enjoy reading them pre-direct.

http://boards.4chan.org/v/thread/373610738

This is what it had on it for anyone who can't (or won't) go there:

-Arms
-BoxBoy! Triple box (boxboy collection)
-eshop nindie trailer 04-2017
-Ever Oasis
-GBA on New Nintendo 3DS
-Kirby and the Rainbow Curse 3D
-Miitopia
-Monster Hunter Stories
-Monster Hunter Stories Special edition
-Nintendo Selects 3
-Pikmin Amiibo
-Pikmin Olimar's Quest
-Splatoon 2
-Super Smash Bros. for New Nintendo 3DS
-Super Smash Bros. for Switch
-Switch bundle packs showcase
-The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
-Warioware Amiibo mania
 
http://boards.4chan.org/v/thread/373610738

This is what it had on it for anyone who can't (or won't) go there:

-Arms
-BoxBoy! Triple box (boxboy collection)
-eshop nindie trailer 04-2017
-Ever Oasis
-GBA on New Nintendo 3DS
-Kirby and the Rainbow Curse 3D
-Miitopia
-Monster Hunter Stories
-Monster Hunter Stories Special edition
-Nintendo Selects 3
-Pikmin Amiibo
-Pikmin Olimar's Quest
-Splatoon 2
-Super Smash Bros. for New Nintendo 3DS
-Super Smash Bros. for Switch
-Switch bundle packs showcase
-The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild
-Warioware Amiibo mania
Wasn't Pikmin Olimar's Quest a fake game made up yesterday on GAF?
Edit: Close
GUYS my totes real Uncle who totally works at Nintendo sent this to me
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