Nintendo Switch Chat Thread Thrii

[Tomous]

My personal predictions for this year are:

Paper Mario
Metroid 5
3D World and Pikmin 3 ports
Super Mario Party 2
Kirby
New game from MK team

I would be delighted with that, and it would easily beat 2018 for me.

[Robbo-92]

Hollow Knight Silksong

This is ahead of maybe everything other than Doom Eternal on my personal hype list, but feel it could easily be Q1 next year. Would love to be proved wrong.

Nintendo might even push for a timed exclusive - only spanner in the works is that Team Cherry have promised that all their original backers will get Silksong free on their platform of choice.

I don’t see them giving any of the consoles a timed exclusive, wouldn’t make much sense in my opinion, why limit yourself to say 50 million consoles if they can target 200 million? Definitely high up on my list as well though!

[Clarkman]

> The Mario Kart team are coming up to 3 years since Arms, they could have MK9 or a new IP. In my opinon, this is a good contendor for their big holiday title, whatever it is.

No chance another MK is released on the Switch imo. MK8 remains in the top 10 multiplatform charts every month and is the system's best seller by a distance. It wouldn't be their interest to disrupt their own sales. Pretty sure their big project is Animal Crossing?

> Equally, the 3D Mario team could have Odyssey 2 in the works. If is coming, probably 2021 in my opinion though.

Agreed that Odyssey 2 is most likely on the way, given lack of DLC. I think this could be this year's holiday title. Challenge is that it simply won't have the same impact.

> Intelligent Systems only put 13 members of their own staff on Three Houses, they could have a Paper Mario or WarioWare coming.

Paper Mario 'return to form' heavily rumoured. WarioWare very overdue. Hopeful of both of these and would be excited for either, but both could easily drift into that underwhelming category on previous track records though.

> They could have Tantalus working on another HD remaster-perhaps the rumoured Prime Trilogy HD. On subject of Metroid, they might have MercurySteam working on a new 2D Metroid after Samuel Returns.

Again, a 2D successor to Fusion heavily rumoured. Would love this, but Samus Returns was no better than a 7.5/10. Nintendo have fallen behind in terms of a very competitive Metroidvania space.

> Gamefreak might have a new Pokemon remake-Diamond/Pearl perhaps or Lets Go Gold/Silver. They're probably having a year off this year though, especially with the DLC.

Yeah, no chance given the dlc. Mystery Dungeon is our Pokemon game for this year.

> Bayonetta 3.

Would LOVE this, but feel that the further into the year we get, the less likely it is. Bayo is a second or third tier franchise that needs a lot of build up/hype/promotion. It doesn't fit the 'one more thing' category you get in Directs. Can't see them re-announcing it at E3 with a launch in time for Xmas.

> Splatoon is probably a one per console type of franchise but they could easily have some kind of spin off in the works to capitalise on the IP's popularity. New Year Twitter tweet seemed to hint at something too

.

Again, I think Splatoon is the fourth of fifth best selling game on Switch already. We won't get another this gen.

> Tomodachi Life sold 5m+ on 3DS, would not be surprised to see a sequel to that.

Good shout.

> Camelot might have a new Mario sports game-Golf likely, although probably 2021 as only 2 years since Tennis which built on the foundations of the Wii U game

Seems likely. Doubt there would be too much hype though.

> Ubisoft could be doing Mario x Rabbids 2.

Yup, they'd be mad not to.

> Hal probably have a Kirby release of some kind coming. Nd Cube probably have Super Mario Party 2 coming.

Agree that Mario Party will get a sequel before the gen is done. This year seems too soon. Kirby more 50/50 on. They're pushing that free-to-play nonsense instead.

> They’ve could have got NST to port 3D World after they do Captain Toad (same engine). Or someone else to do Pikmin 3. Both likely in my opinion.

Doubt 3D World is coming imo. If it was, it would be on the system by now. Pikmin 3 much more likely.

> BOTW22020 remains a possibility.

No chance according to the rumblings. It apparently is proving much harder than they anticipated.

[HaruKazuhira]

I don' care what the haters say, ARMS deserves another shot. I hope the MK team are working on a suped up sequel. Genuinely loved what I played but it just lacked content. Online was really fun tho. Having an actual ranking system was nice.

[DarkRula]

I'm still holding out hope there is a new Mario Kart. Give me more modes to play, a more defined item toggle, and a more advanced MKTV, and I'll be happy.

However, a second ARMS I'd be down for. It was fun, even if got pushed to the side with plenty of other releases (chief among them being Splatoon stealing its thunder).

[OrangeRKN]

I don't see a tomodachi life sequel happening in the same year as animal crossing

[DarkRula]

A return to Wuhu Island is possible, though... right..?

[Tomous]

No chance another MK is released on the Switch imo. MK8 remains in the top 10 multiplatform charts every month and is the system's best seller by a distance. It wouldn't be their interest to disrupt their own sales. Pretty sure their big project is Animal Crossing?

Animal Crossing is a different team. The MK team, post Arms have been doing Mario Kart Tour in partnership with some other external dev teams, but I still think they'll have something new for Switch soon. I don't think it'll be MK9 either, a new IP is most likely in my opinion.

Again, I think Splatoon is the fourth of fifth best selling game on Switch already. We won't get another this gen.

Yep, that's why I specifically said spin-off. I think they'll use the IP for something different, and we'll get Splatoon 3 on Switch 2 or whatever.

[Pedz]

Hotshot Racing launches "Spring" and it looks terrific; I love the sleek and simple polygonal graphics whilst the multiplayer and chase modes look fun.

Looks similar to Horizon Chase Turbo, If this has online multiplayer then it's a plus over that though, as it's only Local.

[Tomous]

I don' care what the haters say, ARMS deserves another shot. I hope the MK team are working on a suped up sequel. Genuinely loved what I played but it just lacked content. Online was really fun tho. Having an actual ranking system was nice.

There seems to be a narrative Arms did badly because it wasn't a Splatoon esque smash hit but as a fighter it was never going to be. Nonetheless, it hit 2m, which puts it at the Metroid/Fire Emblem standard and above the likes of Xenoblade.

It's also my 5th most played Switch game (after Splatoon 2, Smash, BOTW and Xenoblade 2). It's glorious, I'd love a sequel with a beefed up single player mode and expansion on the gameplay mechanics. I don't think it'll happen on Switch but I don't think it's impossible in the future.

[Clarkman]

Again, I think Splatoon is the fourth of fifth best selling game on Switch already. We won't get another this gen.

Yep, that's why I specifically said spin-off. I think they'll use the IP for something different, and we'll get Splatoon 3 on Switch 2 or whatever.

Woops, sorry. Yes, that's a really interesting idea. Would be cool to see an arcade style on-rails cover shooter!

[Tomous]

I've seen someone suggest a Splatoon racer with a paint mechanic which could be interesting.

Splatoon x XCOM in a Mario x Rabbids esque style would be great too. There's load they could do with paint for movement.

[ITSMILNER]

Again, I think Splatoon is the fourth of fifth best selling game on Switch already. We won't get another this gen.

Yep, that's why I specifically said spin-off. I think they'll use the IP for something different, and we'll get Splatoon 3 on Switch 2 or whatever.

Woops, sorry. Yes, that's a really interesting idea. Would be cool to see an arcade style on-rails cover shooter!

I think Splatoon lends itself well to a tactical RPG like game.

Regarding Mario Kart, I feel they need to start a fresh and make it a Nintendo all star racing game. They need to add substantial single player content as the MK games are really lacking when it comes to that.

[DarkRula]

That's why I wish new modes were added. One I suggested was a points mode where everything you do gains or loses you points depending on the positive or negative outcome it has for you. So attacking others would gain you points, but being hit would lose you points. Once all racers have finished the three laps (or race for marathon courses) the one with the most wins.

Or, though I'm not sure how viable it would be for anything not F1 Race Stars, refuel - where you have to be aware of a fuel tank and fill up through grabbing canisters on the track, but having too much will slow you down.

[Jenuall]

Not sure I buy the "X is selling well so why would they make a sequel" argument. Yes you don't want to cannibalise sales but there does come a tipping point where the revenue in selling an existing product to a diminishing audience of people who haven't bought it yet gets too low and the value in making a sequel and having the entire hardware base as potential customers again is too hard to overlook.

> Equally, the 3D Mario team could have Odyssey 2 in the works. If is coming, probably 2021 in my opinion though.

Agreed that Odyssey 2 is most likely on the way, given lack of DLC. I think this could be this year's holiday title. Challenge is that it simply won't have the same impact.

Odyssey has sold something like 17m, it's the biggest selling 3D Mario title by a huge margin. Sequels always have a hard time outperforming the original but it will still be a massive, massive release when it does come.

There seems to be a narrative Arms did badly because it wasn't a Splatoon esque smash hit but as a fighter it was never going to be. Nonetheless, it hit 2m, which puts it at the Metroid/Fire Emblem standard and above the likes of Xenoblade.

Pretty sure Xenoblade 2 made it to 2m as well, it sold very well.

[Clarkman]

Not sure I buy the "X is selling well so why would they make a sequel" argument. Yes you don't want to cannibalise sales but there does come a tipping point where the revenue in selling an existing product to a diminishing audience of people who haven't bought it yet gets too low and the value in making a sequel and having the entire hardware base as potential customers again is too hard to overlook.

It is more than that though - MK8's online community would be decemated by MK9.

[Jenuall]

Not sure I buy the "X is selling well so why would they make a sequel" argument. Yes you don't want to cannibalise sales but there does come a tipping point where the revenue in selling an existing product to a diminishing audience of people who haven't bought it yet gets too low and the value in making a sequel and having the entire hardware base as potential customers again is too hard to overlook.

It is more than that though - MK8's online community would be decemated by MK9.

Does that matter? It's a natural progression for people to move from one to the other. Why couldn't they coexist whilst the community shifts over?

It's not like an online game where DLC or something optional fractures the user base between those who have it and those who don't.

[Tomous]

Not sure I buy the "X is selling well so why would they make a sequel" argument. Yes you don't want to cannibalise sales but there does come a tipping point where the revenue in selling an existing product to a diminishing audience of people who haven't bought it yet gets too low and the value in making a sequel and having the entire hardware base as potential customers again is too hard to overlook.

> Equally, the 3D Mario team could have Odyssey 2 in the works. If is coming, probably 2021 in my opinion though.

Agreed that Odyssey 2 is most likely on the way, given lack of DLC. I think this could be this year's holiday title. Challenge is that it simply won't have the same impact.

Odyssey has sold something like 17m, it's the biggest selling 3D Mario title by a huge margin. Sequels always have a hard time outperforming the original but it will still be a massive, massive release when it does come.

There seems to be a narrative Arms did badly because it wasn't a Splatoon esque smash hit but as a fighter it was never going to be. Nonetheless, it hit 2m, which puts it at the Metroid/Fire Emblem standard and above the likes of Xenoblade.

Pretty sure Xenoblade 2 made it to 2m as well, it sold very well.

It hit 1.73m as of last numbers i saw so not quite, unless there’s updated numbers available

[Jenuall]

Not sure I buy the "X is selling well so why would they make a sequel" argument. Yes you don't want to cannibalise sales but there does come a tipping point where the revenue in selling an existing product to a diminishing audience of people who haven't bought it yet gets too low and the value in making a sequel and having the entire hardware base as potential customers again is too hard to overlook.

> Equally, the 3D Mario team could have Odyssey 2 in the works. If is coming, probably 2021 in my opinion though.

Agreed that Odyssey 2 is most likely on the way, given lack of DLC. I think this could be this year's holiday title. Challenge is that it simply won't have the same impact.

Odyssey has sold something like 17m, it's the biggest selling 3D Mario title by a huge margin. Sequels always have a hard time outperforming the original but it will still be a massive, massive release when it does come.

There seems to be a narrative Arms did badly because it wasn't a Splatoon esque smash hit but as a fighter it was never going to be. Nonetheless, it hit 2m, which puts it at the Metroid/Fire Emblem standard and above the likes of Xenoblade.

Pretty sure Xenoblade 2 made it to 2m as well, it sold very well.

It hit 1.73m as of last numbers i saw so not quite, unless there’s updated numbers available

I've not seen a newer number but that was from March 2019 so it must have sold a reasonable number since, maybe 2m is a high estimate but it's probably not far off. (the same 1.73m number seems to have been reported in June that year as well but I find it hard to believe it sold 0 copies in those months!)

[OrangeRKN]

Not sure I buy the "X is selling well so why would they make a sequel" argument. Yes you don't want to cannibalise sales but there does come a tipping point where the revenue in selling an existing product to a diminishing audience of people who haven't bought it yet gets too low and the value in making a sequel and having the entire hardware base as potential customers again is too hard to overlook.

There has always been one Mario Kart per console, so the argument is less "Mario Kart 8DX is still selling well" (even though it is) and more "Nintendo have a well established precedent for this"