I am expecting preorders immediately after so I'm staying up. I'll also leave my phone off do not disturb in case they go up when I'm sleeping. Apple does their preorders in the dead of night, so there's a precedent for it in the US at least. I'm not counting on any retailer waiting until morning.
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I am expecting preorders immediately after so I'm staying up. I'll also leave my phone off do not disturb in case they go up when I'm sleeping. Apple does their preorders in the dead of night, so there's a precedent for it in the US at least. I'm not counting on any retailer waiting until morning.
Dark Cloud
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I know there are rumors on the Switch having Bluetooth and connecting to pretty much all your devices. I wonder if they will use your phones screen for Switch games.
Pikmin v. Battalion Wars
The best crossover we could ever.
Please God, no. Souls games are good and I love them but I don't think From has what it takes to craft a satisfying Zelda game. Not to be reductive but if you removed thecombat, Souls is nothing but walk from A to B.
Astral Dog
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How will the Souls gameplay work in a Metroid setting? And why not just a new ip before making Metroid MÜbermatik;228081957 said:
All thks speculation about Metroid is super weird
I'm with you, man. I love Metroid as well, but the DKC games mean a lot more to me.I feel like I'm the only one that would be thrilled if Retro was still working on Donkey Kong Country. Though, I grew up with Donkey Kong, didn't play Metroid till much, much later.
I totally expect to be making this face again when I open my Switch.
Lovely picture btw
YES
Yeah I know, just being hyperbolic due to all the Metroid love we've been getting. :]
Guardian Monkey
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Video over Bluetooth ... yuck..
Isn't Bluetooth like only 3Mb a sec transfer rate... it can hardly do audio as is.
Anyhow not over Bluetooth it won't do video.
I've been wondering if there will be some sort of phone connectivity (not bluetooth) to replicate dual screen wiiu/ds/3ds VC, requiring a phone mount of some sort, or even a mountable 3d screen to re-live the 3ds days. Prob dreamin tho. Seriously contemplating walking up at 4am, im in uk :-(
PSFan
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It's not up to Nintendo to decide when retailers start taking pre-orders. Once the SKU is in their systems, nothing can stop them from taking preorders if they want to.
I remember preordering my PS4 on Amazon before the E3 reveal was even over. The point is, don't assume anything when it comes to preorders and each retailer.
I was hoping that was the answer. I believe there's gotta be some of the younger people there who want to make a new Metroid.
frankie_baby
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the problem with the Wii U basic was the premium was just too good value wise (game, extra storage, sensor bar, stands, digital discounts), a simpler premium with just a game that at least a chunk wont want (as not everyone will want an upgraded port) and storage that not everyone will need (due to SD cards) could allow for a decent market for a lower priced system (especially if they can get it under 200 yankeebucks)
I think it's a new IP.
Honestly hope they remaster Wonderful 101. More people should be exposed to that incredible game, easily the best in their catalog.Dear God please don't let Platinum anywhere near Metroid.
SuperShadow271
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Omg I didn't even know I wanted that until you said it. I love Custom Robo. Platinum Custom Robo... Oof
we don't know.
Astral Dog
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Emily said it was a new ip
Count of Monte Cristo
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Its about time we get a console Fire Emblem again! Awakening and Fates sold very well.
It would be a match made in heaven with the switches ability to go portable.
It would be a match made in heaven with the switches ability to go portable.
Justice_Bolt
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I feel like I'm the only one that would be thrilled if Retro was still working on Donkey Kong Country. Though, I grew up with Donkey Kong, didn't play Metroid till much, much later.
I totally expect to be making this face again when I open my Switch.
Yeah no. Your not the only one. I would like that too. DK is so fucking awesome.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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No one knows.
Peer Schneider was very confident their last game was a new IP.
Okami Haundo
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I definitely agree with you there, the Deluxe made the Basic Wii-U look like garbage. This just circles back around to what I said about standard pricing for internal flash storage though.
The rumored 32Gb "base" model means the next move up is 64Gb, a bump that seems to have a standard mark up for $100. Even if Nintendo bucked the market standard and only charged $50 extra for more memory, they would be giving a full game completely for free. Given that information I just don't see this happening, but anything can happen I suppose.
Back then literally no one guessed they would've been developing Donkey Kong. After that, almost anything is possible for them.
Nah consumers have already rejected it. A remaster won't make it any more appealing.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Consumers are what's wrong with the industry.
Avenger54321
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Can't wait for this!!! Been waiting for this stream since the Switch Trailer. I wonder what the title of the Mario game will be, it'll be crazy if it was Super Mario Galaxy 3 all along. Tomorrow can't get here sooner.
Metroid has a "solidness" that I don't think would fit well to the very free form combat that platinum likes to use.
They'd be great for Kid Icarus though.
EDIT: Oh I misread your post, I thought you were for it.
no
Remember when Nintendo had a lackluster E3 presentation the year Wii U released and it seemed like they had no games and they proceeded to let the Doritos Pope announce W101 backstage on an internet stream?
I wonder why there wasn't much anticipation for W101.
I don't think they'd do another multiple SKU release. It hasn't faired well for any console really has it? I can see the logic behind it, but when it comes to premium devices like consoles it juat doesn't bode well with most consumers from what I've seen. Premium will always have to offer the better value as you have to give a reason to charge more and have a defined difference between the two and justify having two.
Just makes things complicated IMO. Would be better off sticking to one.
Look at the 360 or PS3. The base models were phased out after what? A year? Same with Wii U. Of my experience there was probably 50 or so 360 premiums being sold for every one base model during the holidays back then. And PS3... Always got a huge sigh when I said we only had the 20gb left. Lots of people even passed on it, despite there being the possibility that they wouldn't be able to get a 60gb before the holiday.
RampagingSoul
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I still remember how much attention DKCR got at the E3 it was revealed. There were like long lines all the time if I'm remembering correctly. Overall, I'm excited for anything Retro comes out with next in regards to Metroid Prime, Donkey Kong Country, a new IP or a take on a different Nintendo IP. Their track record has been rock solid for me between the Prime Trilogy, DKCR was solid and Tropical Freeze is my favorite platformer so far this gen.
Okami Haundo
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I most definitely agree! Different SKU's in the form of game bundles work well down the line, but I've yet to see them make a big difference at launch. There's a reason that both Microsoft and Sony offered only one core SKU at launch for PS4/Xbox One.
Orakio Rob
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Why? Don't you want to explore dark caves killing frightening creatures... while some J-POP blows through the speakers? ^_^
I've just double checked and she did seem to suggest that was the info she had : "We have also learned that a separate SKU featuring more internal storage and a packed in game is planned to sell at £249.99"
CharminUltra
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Endless Wave Racer.
Buy the full game for just $59.99
Buy the full game for just $59.99
Its Quite Toasty
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The answer is no one
DaddyDonuts
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I mean is there any chance at all of a Mother 4? What's Itoi up to these days?
TheGreatMightyPoo
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EAD Tokyo
DKCR was super hyped. Didn't it sell over 10million?
Nintendo dropped the ball with Tropical Freeze by banishing it to February to fill a lineup gap. Wii U would've faired much better during its first fall after release if Mario and Donkey Kong were released in October and November. By the time February came Wii U was old news.
Yeah I figured. Not even Nintendo themselves can do a good 3D Metroid I imagine.
Edit: They could go crazy and give it to Capcom or CyberConnect 2 but that's can go down in fire...
No one.
We need to create a new team for this. Recrute wisely specific developers and make the most-suited possible team for the job.
It will be called "Project Mother Brain".
I know this sounds silly but we're definitely gonna get more Zelda BotW news tomorrow as well, right? Hopefully we can get a downloadable demo of it (E3 build?) after demonstration on the Switch.
Also hoping to see 2P VC games where one person has a Joy-Con, and other applications when the controllers are removed.
Also hoping to see 2P VC games where one person has a Joy-Con, and other applications when the controllers are removed.
You're definitely gonna have a new trailer and a shit ton of gameplay direct-feed afterward.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Finally a proper No Man's Sky.
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