@Hieronymus-E I seem to recall that Ishihara-san said that the Switch title would be a mainline entry in the Pokémon series, so I'm pretty sure it'll be a proper 'core' Pokémon game...but whether that'll be the follow up to US/UM is anyone's guess really! We are starting to see more-and-more developers shifting their focus on to making games for the Switch instead of the 3DS - which could be a slightly worrying sign for the platform - but, until Nintendo can replace the 3DS/2DS with another 'budget' console (Switch Mini?) I still think that there's life in the ol' thing yet! Who knows, maybe 'Pokémon Switch' will come to 3DS as well? It'd be pretty cool if it did!
So, let's assume Pokémon doesn't make November 2018 (personally I think it has to, because Metroid Prime 4 will take November 2019 and Nov 2020 will go to some unannounced title, perhaps even another Pokémon since it'll have been 2 years and the engine will already be developed). What other games are big enough to take that slot?
Maybe they are willing to push Fire Emblem into that slot in an effort to broaden its success. If it's a shiny new entry with amazing graphics and cut scenes... perhaps. I do think it's coming in the latter half of the year because they've already got a nice lineup for spring- Yoshi, Kirby, Lost Sphear, Octopath Traveller, Dragon Quest Builders, and whatever else they announce in the December Direct.
But what other games could take the holiday spot? Animal Crossing, Metroid, maybe Luigi's Mansion... a new IP (if it's big enough, and Retro's project has been cooking for 4 years already and isn't even revealed so whatever it is I have a feeling it's going to be huge, and I definitely think it's going to be a new IP). Perhaps Mario Maker, or, a new 2D Mario in a different style (perhaps we finally get a modern sequel to Super Mario World?)...
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hopefully Retro is not working on another Donkey Kong. I'm hoping they are making a new IP... but Retro is a shadow of its former self. most of their talent went on to make Halos and Destinies. Bleh!
Having them do another DK is just a waste. I doubt Nintendo is even working on another just yet. I can see one coming though before the end of the Switches life. Whatever they've been working on had to start out as a Wii U game.
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If I was only ever able to have Monster Hunter and EO games in the future, I would be a happy man.
I can't be the only person who wants Retro to do another DK game? Tropical Freeze was one of the best Wiiu games on that system. Game is a masterpiece.
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@Hieronymus-E There isnt much precedent for this either. HG/SS was followed a year later by BW.
Who knows. There is historical evidence pointing both ways.
But since 2010 a new generation has been released every third year. This is a strong hint that they in recent years have a set time frame for generations. So 2019 should be the start of next gen.
Remember even if Nintendo owns the Pokémon company, PC is still making their own decisions.
With that said, it is still possible there is a new game next year. But I wouldn't count on it being the generation 8.
I can't be the only person who wants Retro to do another DK game? Tropical Freeze was one of the best Wiiu games on that system. Game is a masterpiece.
I love DK. Except for tropical freeze. There was something off with that game, I think it was the button mapping combined with the music that irked me.
@Spoony_Tech A waste? Both DKC on the Wii and Wii U games were arguably the best 2D platformers in recent years. And Tropical Freeze is my personal favourite Wii U game. It's anything but a waste.
@Therad Huh? Soundtrack was absolutely amazing IMO. The thing that was missing from Returns was David Wise, so I was glad when they brought him in for Tropical Freeze.
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