zenosparadox
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Big focus on Zelda is pretty much the only thing I would bet on.
They show a 3rd party sizzle reel of Skyrim, NBA 2K17, Madden 17, Fifa 17, Bioshock HD Collection, Tekken 7, Return to Arkham, Kingdom Hearts 3, FFXV, Dragon Quest XI. Some are launch, some are not. Skyrim and 2K17 are launch.
By "officially in development" I mean not confirmed.
1) "Why put games not coming in trailer" - because there's potentially nothing else?
2) "Why even agree to it?" - A financial/business incentive given to them by Nintendo, i.e. "We'd like to show something and will pay you" and as EA/Bethesda are considering development they'd maybe think "I guess if the reaction is good we'll look into green lighting projects".
I'm not saying either of those points are true. These titles may be in development. However I am baffled as to what harm there would be in saying "yes, this game is being made".
Why would a the PR people officially announce games coming out in 2017 when they have/had versions of those exact same games to sell on other consoles at the time? It's basic PR talk, nowhere does it even suggest they aren't greenlit or in development. Your justifications for my two questions are based on the assumption that Nintendo was so desperate for 3rd party titles they'd lie to tens of millions of people to get a port of a port.
I edited my post to say that I was unaware Todd Howard seemingly confirmed Skyrim, so I'll assume it is going to be launch window now.
However I do believe Nintendo are desparate enough to at least have a reason to want to show the potential of third party support. I don't consider that lying (mock ups are super common).
I think the Switch is a cool idea. However, I dont think the market is sold and after the Wii U it makes perfect sense for third parties to show intense scepticism.
We're at Episode 13 already?
1) No specs, no discussion of power at all
2) Big focus on Zelda
3) Official Announcement of MK8 and Splatoon ports, both framed like they're not ports (but they are)
4) Tiny bit more of Mario
5) Beyond Good and Evil 2 is the only third party game officially announced. No Skyrim.
6) List of partners shown with lots of logos of people who have expressed interest
7) Price is a bit too high
8) IR pointer is confirmed
1) No specs, no discussion of power at all
2) Big focus on Zelda
3) Official Announcement of MK8 and Splatoon ports, both framed like they're not ports (but they are)
4) Tiny bit more of Mario
5) Beyond Good and Evil 2 is the only third party game officially announced. No Skyrim.
6) List of partners shown with lots of logos of people who have expressed interest
7) Price is a bit too high
8) IR pointer is confirmed
Damn son,too pessimistic,even the Wii U was not this bad (from September to January)1) No specs, no discussion of power at all
2) Big focus on Zelda
3) Official Announcement of MK8 and Splatoon ports, both framed like they're not ports (but they are)
4) Tiny bit more of Mario
5) Beyond Good and Evil 2 is the only third party game officially announced. No Skyrim.
6) List of partners shown with lots of logos of people who have expressed interest
7) Price is a bit too high
8) IR pointer is confirmed
This isn't a safe bet at all. Being super pessimistic isn't the same as being realisticSafest bet.
reggie isn't leading the proceedings given the event is happening in JapanConference- 1hr:30 min to 2 hours
1. Opening with Life video
2. Nintendo opens big- Mario Switch
3. Reggie talks about Switch mantra and new Nintendo mantra and philosophy shows price- 199.99 basic unit with 64GB memory, 249.99 unit with 128GB storage and comes with Pro controller. (Prices could also be 249.99 to 299.99).
4. Brings on Nvidia guy of some kind, briefly talks about leading edge technology, gives no specifics, talks about hardware, shows impressive demo.A nintendo rep comes out, talks about online system, remains free but gives people basic functionality at system level (unlimited friend system, party chat/invite to live games/ Leaderboards. Talks about Stars or whatever achievement system.)
5. mentions Wii U Remaster program- Splatoon V2.0 packin launch, Mario Kart launch window, Smash june, Xenoblade- July, surprise 3rd party remaster (W101? B1-2)
6. Talks about first party games in development (half known, and 2 or 3 surprises)
7. Talks about 3rd party, opens with big Ubi deal, shows off Ass Creed, For Honor, Rayman legends GotY edition, ends with teaser of BG&E 2, announces remaster of 1 available day and date
8. Other 3rd parties announced, some surprises from Activision, SE, Bandai. most nomal stuff, one or two "wow" games unexpected. one of them being multiplat, another exclusive (SE, thinking FFVI remaster/remake). EA announces EA sports play anywhere program or something similar.
9. leads into Nintendo speech on Esports and Nintendos big push into it, sponsors events and provides Switches to leagues, i'd expect portable Overwatch announced here.
10. major 3rd party announcement game, no footage really other than teaser.
11: when everyone things its over, they have a "oh, one more thing", shows teaser of Retro new IP which shocks people.
1) No specs, no discussion of power at all
2) Big focus on Zelda
3) Official Announcement of MK8 and Splatoon ports, both framed like they're not ports (but they are)
4) Tiny bit more of Mario
5) Beyond Good and Evil 2 is the only third party game officially announced. No Skyrim.
6) List of partners shown with lots of logos of people who have expressed interest
7) Price is a bit too high
8) IR pointer is confirmed
This isn't a safe bet at all. Being super pessimistic isn't the same as being realistic
You forgot the video with various third party developers talking about how cool the system is without announcing any actual games for it.1) No specs, no discussion of power at all
2) Big focus on Zelda
3) Official Announcement of MK8 and Splatoon ports, both framed like they're not ports (but they are)
4) Tiny bit more of Mario
5) Beyond Good and Evil 2 is the only third party game officially announced. No Skyrim.
6) List of partners shown with lots of logos of people who have expressed interest
7) Price is a bit too high
8) IR pointer is confirmed
Jools Watsham's new game after dissolving Renegade Kid. It's basically Mario Maker meets Banjo Kazooie. It's currently announced for 3DS.what the hell is chicken wiggle
This isn't a safe bet at all. Being super pessimistic isn't the same as being realistic
This year's laughably optimistic list?
Something new from Retro
Mario Switch
YoshixRabbits is a great XCOM-like.
Wave Race Switch
Mother 3
Your first answer is always right, go with it.I just need Mario Strikers by Next Level Games, everything else is extra.
Or Punch-Out.
Or Luigi's Man3ion.
Conference- 1hr:30 min to 2 hours
7. Talks about 3rd party, opens with big Ubi deal, shows off Ass Creed, For Honor, Rayman legends GotY edition, ends with teaser of BG&E 2, announces remaster of 1 available day and date
it really isn't thoughThe show will last 40 minutes.
There will be zero mention of specs.
Price will be high (as in $250+)
1080p will be said at least 17 times
There will be no mention of Minecraft
Talking heads video saying how creative Nintendo are with their ideas. No actual games from those people though.
15 minutes spent on Just Dance.
Umm it pretty much is with Nintendo.
We're at Episode 13 already?
After the presentation a lot of people will call it Nintendo's return to glory, and a lot of other people will declare it the final nail in Nintendo's coffin.
That's the only thing about it I feel 100% certain of.
I'm thinking the opposite. They've shown Zelda a ton already. It's time to show other games.Big focus on Zelda is pretty much the only thing I would bet on.
So many people predicting March 17th. Y'all do realize that Nintendo doesn't launch new systems on Fridays and only releases on Sundays, right? That's why I picked the 19th.
My Predictions:
-60 Minute Show
-Base Model is $250, Premium Model with pack in game is $300
-Releases on March 17th
Nintendo Content
-Breath of the Wild at Launch
-Splatoon is the pack in game
-Mario x Rabbids revealed
-Pikmin 4 revealed
-Super Mario Switch revealed and is coming in April
-Pokemon Stars announced to be coming in November
-Smash port announced coming in the summer
-Xenoblade X port reveal with brand new UI
-Pokken Tournament Port
3rd Party Content
Bethesda
-Skyrim port at launch
-Prey coming to Switch
Square Enix
-Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 HD coming to Switch
Bandai Namco
-Tales of Berseria port
-Dark Souls 3 port
-Tekken 7 Switch version announced
EA
-Fifa 2017 coming at launch
Capcom
-Resident Evil 7 port at launch
-New Monster Hunter confirmed to be coming to Switch
I feel like I am being unrealistic with these predictions. O well, I am hyped for January 12th.