You see the problem is that outside of Monster Hunter and Mario Party, there's pretty much nothing in terms of new games outside of the 3DS ports until May and that's considering from the start of the year at January 1st. If you like Monster Hunter then that isn't a problem for 3DS as the lifespan is absolutely huge otherwise the lineup looks very pathetic.
This is where DLC plays a hugely important role. MK8 and Smash, the 2 most popular Wii U games has new content which extends those games that the extension is dependent on the person. For me Mewtwo extended Smash by about 2 hours max, 200cc and MK8 pack 2 however will extend MK8 by at least a few hundred hours.
Why count Mario Party ahead of Kirby? I mean, both were flawed, but Mario Party... ugh. Anyway, the Wii U can be played near infinitely with local friends, thanks to Smash and Mario Kart, but outside of that it depends heavily on how far through the back catalogue you are (and how much you are willing to play 2D platformers).
And Monster Hunter is a Skyrim-sized game, though very different from Skyrim. White people just haven't realized it yet because white people still think it's a Korean MMO (literally what ignorant people say).
You see the problem is that outside of Monster Hunter and Mario Party, there's pretty much nothing in terms of new games outside of the 3DS ports until May and that's considering from the start of the year at January 1st. If you like Monster Hunter then that isn't a problem for 3DS as the lifespan is absolutely huge otherwise the lineup looks very pathetic.
This is where DLC plays a hugely important role. MK8 and Smash, the 2 most popular Wii U games has new content which extends those games that the extension is dependent on the person. For me Mewtwo extended Smash by about 2 hours max, 200cc and MK8 pack 2 however will extend MK8 by at least a few hundred hours.
Why count Mario Party ahead of Kirby? I mean, both were flawed, but Mario Party... ugh. Anyway, the Wii U can be played near infinitely with local friends, thanks to Smash and Mario Kart, but outside of that it depends heavily on how far through the back catalogue you are (and how much you are willing to play 2D platformers).
And Monster Hunter is a Skyrim-sized game, though very different from Skyrim. White people just haven't realized it yet because white people still think it's a Korean MMO (literally what ignorant people say).
I didn't mention Kirby simply because it's not out yet in Europe (I'm from the UK). Mario Party 10 has been the only retail Wii U title released in 2015 until 8th May which is pretty pathetic. Captain Toad came out in many places mid December so I'm not counting that as a 2015 release. Codename STEAM is also a May release so of course the 3DS lineup is hugely relying on ports and Monster Hunter.
That said, Europe has much better lineup than NA surrounding E3 season (May-July) with Yoshi's Woolly World coming to NA at fall for some unknown reason. It feels like E3 will be Smash focused again because of Lucas as well as the stage and character rumours.
@UGXWolf Well let's see. Here's how last year's Digital Event broke down:
Introduction and Opening sketch- 1 minute
Iwata vs. Reggie trailer- 2 minutes (shows off Mii Fighters and Amiibo)
Smash- 5 minutes (Mii Fighters and 3DS alternate modes trailer)
Amiibo details- 5 minutes
Yoshi's Woolly World- 5 minutes (developer interview and gameplay)
Captain Toad- 1 minute (gameplay trailer)
Zelda- 3 minutes (Aonuma interview and tech demo)
ORAS- 2 minutes (gameplay trailer)
Bayonetta 2- 2 minutes (gameplay trailer)
Hyrule Warriors- 3 minutes (developer interview and gameplay)
Kirby and the Rainbow Curse- 1 minute (gameplay trailer)
Xenoblade Chronicles X- 2 minutes (gameplay trailer)
Mario Maker- 2 minutes (gameplay trailer)
Splatoon- 6 minutes (developer interview, gameplay, and gameplay trailer)
Conclusion- 2 minutes
Smash Palutena reveal trailer- 3 minutes
Starfox teaser- 1 minute
Total- 46 minutes
How much coverage each game seems to depend mostly on how long it takes them to explain each of those games, but it also depends on which games they want to emphasize, Smash and Amiibo were definitely the focus in this presentation.
I'm guessing they'll do another Treehouse stream, since that was well received last year, which means they can take a similar approach and focus on explaining the gameplay and showing trailers. So here's how the time would probably break down:
Loyalty program- 5-10 minutes (detailing what it is, how it works, and what the rewards are)
Star Fox- 3 minutes (developer interview and gameplay)
Project Giant Robot- 1 minute (gameplay trailer)
Project Guard- 1 minute (gameplay trailer)
SMT X FE- 3 minutes (gameplay trailer and developer interview)
Devil's Third- 2 minutes (gameplay trailer)
Mario Maker- 2 minutes (gameplay trailer)
Yoshi's Woolly World- 3 minutes (gameplay trailer and new mechanics)
Xenoblade Chronicles X- 2 minutes (localization trailer)
Project Treasure- 3 minutes (developer interview and gameplay)
Fire Emblem If- 2 minutes (gameplay trailer)
Total: 27-32 minutes
That's a little over half of the time they spent last year. Now here's some of the announcements I'm expecting:
Pokken Wii U version- 1 minutes (gameplay trailer)
Animal Crossing U- 3 minutes (developer interview and gameplay)
WarioWare 3DS- 2 minutes (gameplay trailer)
Mario sports U- 3 minutes
Next Level's game- 3-5 minutes (interview and gameplay, time depends on what game they're working on)
Total- 39-46 minutes
So they may have time for a few more announcements if they're quick enough, but at this point it's around the same length as last year's Digital Event, so they're kind of pushing it after that.
I'd like a Story of Seasons on Wii U...but we'll see.
Honestly, if I can count game announcements I'm excited about on more than one hand, I'll be happy.
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@Bolt_Strike You are aware there's no actual limit on how long Nintendo can go, right? If they were doing a proper presentation, yeah, but if it's another Direct, it can be as long or as short as they want it to be.
@Bolt_Strike I think there's bound to be Smash present, even if it's something like a Roy or Wolf trailer and a release date for DLC amiibo. Probably not an opener though as that could alienate fans thinking no new games are coming.
@Bolt_Strike I think there's bound to be Smash present, even if it's something like a Roy or Wolf trailer and a release date for DLC amiibo. Probably not an opener though as that could alienate fans thinking no new games are coming.
It'd probably be a Ryu trailer. That's a much bigger announcement. They'd also probably say that Lucas is available after the presentation.
@UGXWolf True, but other factors like marketing do limit what they can show. They're not going to be foolish enough to blow all of their heavy hitters a year before they're even on the market, then they've effectively killed the hype for 2016. They have enough to tide people over for the next year, they don't need to show off anything past next Spring.
@Grumblevolcano Probably a short trailer and release date (I agree that it'll probably be an "after the presentation" deal).
As for the opener, it's probably going to be either the loyalty program or Starfox, something that we're already anticipating but we don't have a lot of details on.
Again, this straddles the line between what I think they should do, and what I predict:
A much bigger focus on the virtual console.. A Gamecube reveal would be welcome, increased gamecube adapter manufacturing too. Perhaps even a bundle? A gamecube adapter, controller and download code for a game?
I've always thought the VC was a rough diamond, it's brilliant but there's not enough content and a lot of non-nintendo, or ex-nintendo gamers aren't even aware it exists. If they showed a quick 2 minute montage of unannounced N64/DS and Gamecube titles coming to the system, followed by a new wave of adapters, controllers and bundles - it would surely spark a lot of interest.
I would like to...hazard a guess...that Nintendo will announce...a game that we've not previously heard of or provide more information on a game we have heard of only briefly. They will announce it with...trailers and possibly early beta gameplay. If we're lucky...we'll also get...a release time-frame.
Yeah. There we go. Oh yeah, this game will also be available for...a console or two...made by Nintendo.
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@erv@Nintenbomba128 Given the Roy in Smash rumours, I think the Mother 3 predictions don't seem as unlikely. Why release Roy and Lucas in Smash? Promote the official English translations of Binding Blade and Mother 3 seems a fair reason.
I have a feeling Retro will be revealing a new game. My hopes are on Metriod prime 4 but realistically i think we will get a new Donkey Kong. Perhaps a 3d Donkey Kong like DK64? makes sense to me. Nintendo just released DK64 and delayed its one big xmas hope(zelda). A 3d Dk would appease people who want a 3d mario and Dk is comercial enough to warrent hype.
Of course, this being Nintendo E3 could just as easily be filled with party games and super gardening Wii u adventure or something else equally rediculous
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