I think the fact that they distinguish between Switch games for the Spotlight, and Switch and 3DS games for the treehouse is notable.
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Nintendo Spotlight Presentation (their E3 conference) to be 30 Minutes in length
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I think the fact that they distinguish between Switch games for the Spotlight, and Switch and 3DS games for the treehouse is notable.
Doesn't Ubi have their own conference? I expect it will show up there if Nintendo isn't publishing.
Gaiaknight
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we just had a nintendo direct for switch and 3ds last month
NESpowerhouse
Perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man before throwing him out of a plane.
I don't thing they're gonna spend that long on Skyrim nor will they spend time on Pokemon Ultra Sun. The latter will likely be saved for the Treehouse as they mentioned they will talk about Switch stuff during the spotlight.
Sony's or MS's conferences would be around the same ballpark too if they didn't spend time on 3rd parties, orchestras, celebrity guests, developer monologues, non-game services, and reveals of games that are 3 years away from release.
I like it this way better, more direct. All killer no filler.
I like it this way better, more direct. All killer no filler.
Mysterious
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They have to as a platform holder. They even did that during the Wii U days. The Wii U days man...
y'all are being ridiculous
they'll probably be showing:
trailer for ARMS
trailer for Splatoon 2
trailer/release date for Xenoblade Chronicles
trailer/release date for Fire Emblem Warriors
trailer/release date for Super Mario Odyssey
Indie Showcase
3DS stuff
I can't imagine all that taking more than 20 minutes. That leaves around 10 minutes for new announcements. We already have a ton of games hitting 2017, and the new announcements will probably just be little teases that they can expand on with Directs throughout the year, and in their big 2018 January Direct. Nintendo doesn't have to spend a bunch of time showing gameplay demos, that's what Treehouse is for.
Calm down.
they'll probably be showing:
trailer for ARMS
trailer for Splatoon 2
trailer/release date for Xenoblade Chronicles
trailer/release date for Fire Emblem Warriors
trailer/release date for Super Mario Odyssey
Indie Showcase
3DS stuff
I can't imagine all that taking more than 20 minutes. That leaves around 10 minutes for new announcements. We already have a ton of games hitting 2017, and the new announcements will probably just be little teases that they can expand on with Directs throughout the year, and in their big 2018 January Direct. Nintendo doesn't have to spend a bunch of time showing gameplay demos, that's what Treehouse is for.
Calm down.
me0wish
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I'd say 4 minutes max for each game, you didn't even add Xenoblade and Pikmin 4 to the mix. I doubt we'll have no surprise(s) or a Zelda remake of some sort.
Removing 3DS, 30 minutes sounds perfectly fine, gaf is overreacting as usual due to insane expectations.
dont they always have a portion dedicated towards it with developers speaking.
30 minutes is definitely short since they like to stretch it. Oh well
Kabuki Waq
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That's not long enough for the new Waverace reveal!
thats why i mentioned it will be shown twice, i dont think nintendo would just pass it fully to them
CharminUltra
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20 minutes of Mario Rabbids.
10 minute puppet show.
10 minute puppet show.
What's with the over-inflated times? E3 2014 had the longer interviews but it also had brand new games announced or known games detailed in short, 2-3 minute trailers. Is everyone forgetting about the Treehouse and smaller Directs?
And what was so bad about the 17 May Nintendo Direct?
Soulscribe
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I really don't see them announcing something we haven't seen before, so I think the 30 minutes will be split between Mario Odyssey, ARMS, Splatoon 2, Zelda DLC, Fire Emblem Warriors, Pokken, and Mario X Rabbids. Honestly if these were all surprise announcements this would be considered a really strong showing, but the no surprise factor will probably mean meltdowns in here. lol
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Mario's sandbox is that huge. Don't need anything else.
Soulscribe
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BRSxIgnition
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I'd they stick to 3 minute segments, then there's still time to cover 10 different games.
Let me dream.
Let me dream.
NESpowerhouse
Perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man before throwing him out of a plane.
Yeah, I second this. I don't see anything else being announced for this year that is not a port.
Godzilla's Left Toe
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They can do a sizzle real during tree house maybe.
See my updated post with even more games they need to talk about...
There's not much time for new game announcements in 30 minutes.
Crazyorloco
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I'm #team2017 too now. It makes sense. There are so many games coming.
They flew through that direct that highlighted Arms and Splatoon or whatever (was that the one?) - so I'm not too worried about it being shorter overall.
I also don't see them spending a TON of time on Mario, they'll probably announce a release date, show a quick gameplay trailer, say there'll be more to see on Treehouse and possibly announce a Mario direct or something.
I also don't see them spending a TON of time on Mario, they'll probably announce a release date, show a quick gameplay trailer, say there'll be more to see on Treehouse and possibly announce a Mario direct or something.
FlaygletheBagel
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Nintendo was on a roll with Directs from March-May. The Pokemon Direct was the only one that ended up being remotely disappointing, so IMO it's way too early to throw shade.
That being said, I think people really need to keep their expectations in check for this presentation. Nintendo has a major game lined up for almost every month for the rest of the year between Splatoon, Mario x Rabbids, Pokken, FE Warriors, Mario, and Xenoblade. I think we'll end up with one or two surprises for early 2018 (Smash maybe) to give us hope for early next year, but I wouldn't expect anything else we don't already know about.
That being said, I think people really need to keep their expectations in check for this presentation. Nintendo has a major game lined up for almost every month for the rest of the year between Splatoon, Mario x Rabbids, Pokken, FE Warriors, Mario, and Xenoblade. I think we'll end up with one or two surprises for early 2018 (Smash maybe) to give us hope for early next year, but I wouldn't expect anything else we don't already know about.
Megatron
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I'm sure you'll still get it. It's new announcements you won't really see much of.
is this feeling of reality the feeling of sudden sorrow
DAREALGUMMY
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It's E3 season alright. I'll most likely be heading to E3 by that time. I'll be hype as fuck to just play Mario.
AndrewDean84xX
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Only 30 minutes?
Meltdowns incoming........from me.
Meltdowns incoming........from me.
You forgot 1-3 minutes for Xenoblade 2 first real trailer.
TyMiles2012
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I thought Ninendo were announcing a bunch of stuff before E3 to make room for new announcements. Now I'm worried. Well, as long as we get a western announcement of Monster Hunter XX and a release date for Mario Odyssey, then it's a good E3 in my book.
Gaiaknight
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I dont personally think there was anything wrong the may 17th direct.
UberTag
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Could be worse. Half the Direct could be devoted to mobile games and not releases for Switch OR 3DS.
I don't think Splatoon 2/Pokken/ARMS will be at Spotlight since they have their own tournaments. I think new trailers will drop during then.
During Spotlight I think they will showcase already confirmed titles such as Super Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade 2, and feature few titles for early 2018 like Pikmin 4, new Retro.
This is my prediction
Mario Odyssey
xenoblade 2
Fire Emblem Warriors + FE Switch tease
Wii U port
New Game
New Game
Zelda DLC 2
3rd party
During Spotlight I think they will showcase already confirmed titles such as Super Mario Odyssey, Xenoblade 2, and feature few titles for early 2018 like Pikmin 4, new Retro.
And Pokemon Eclipse
This is my prediction
Mario Odyssey
xenoblade 2
Fire Emblem Warriors + FE Switch tease
Wii U port
New Game
New Game
Zelda DLC 2
3rd party
TheGreatMightyPoo
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You must have missed the infamous January Direct years ago.
Those are just more over-inflates times that don't address my argument. 3 minutes for Skyrim and Zelda DLC? That's just ridiculous. I'd say 3 minutes maximum for each game shown, the rest can be shown through other means. I'm not expecting too much but I don't expect times like thay.
I'm not getting my hopes up whatsoever for this, mainly because I think it's going to play a large part in their online service that's coming
Mrstriker09
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virtual console news yes or no? Ill say no
DecoReturns
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I hope they spend the longest time on Mario and Rabbids.
To cheer you guys up
To cheer you guys up
The Hermit
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arms will be released by the presentation, so they won't spend much time on it.
You are forgetting Zelda DLC. Hell, I think they will end their presentation with that.
Also Retro game, but I honestly don't expect anything big.
Replace 3rd party games with Skyrim.
The Indies reel will be shorter, like 2 min tops.
Also put there Xenoblade 2 and maybe Smash.
It won't be much different than that though. After that pseudo-announcement of payed online in 2018, don't expect anything about VC.
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