Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Still think we're getting a new kind of 2D Mario this year,likely as the big Xmas title.

I see NA don't have the Kirby Star Allies demo, maybe the ad was right after all and NA is getting it on the 4th.

@OorWullie I feel it too soon for another Mario game. The team only just completed Mario Odyssey last year, so I feel it needs to be at least two years before the next game in the franchise comes out.

Off the top of my head I'm pretty sure there was a main-series Mario game every year from 2009 to 2013, so I don't think it would be unreasonable for them to release a new 2D game this year.

Ah yeah, I thought so! I totally agree with you about Pokemon as well - it's difficult to make a case for it being anything more than a 50/50 chance for a 2018 release at this stage...I've got my fingers crossed, of course - but the information we have so far is too patchy to make any concrete predictions really

The biggest problem is that they are releasing a bunch of 2d platformers this year. It is better to spread them out a bit.

@Therad Yeah, I've been hoping for NSMBU/NSLBU Switch ports (or even a new 2D Mario) ever since I got the console - but with Kirby, Yoshi and DK:TF all coming to the Switch this year, I just wonder whether Nintendo may consider that they've got the '2D platformer' base well and truly covered for 2018...again, I'd love to be proven wrong (huge fan!) - but I'm not hedging my bets at this stage

@YummyHappyPills Oh? Where did you see that tidbit?

@link3710 It was a job listing for a Spanish translator for zPokemon.

Localisation Editor (6 month minimum contract) - Spanish
Pokemon Company International - London
Temporary
We will be looking for a Localisation Editor in the coming months for Spanish.

The Localisation Editor (6 -month fixed term contract minimum) is a member of the editing team and works closely with the other localisation editors, translators and project coordinators on all editorial facets of video games, and related materials (video game strategy guide, video game web site etc.) in Spanish. This will include a high level of knowledge regarding native slang, phraseologies, and nuances in Spanish.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Editing, including content and copyediting of rules text and other game-related text.
Editing (for grammar, punctuation, spelling, style, and language-specific slang) in Spanish from translated documents
Daily interaction with translators
Review of and possible editing of game-related rules text in Spanish
Proof and revise, as necessary, game-related text in both electronic and hard copy formats in Spanish
Regular reporting of progress to in-house management

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

2 -4 years of editing experience publishing under regular deadlines, and the demonstrated ability to edit, revise, or rewrite in their localisation language while handling multiple tasks in an organized manner.
Must be detailed oriented with proven ability to multi-task various projects at the same time.
Must be a team worker
Native level language skill in Spanish and fluent English language skill is required
Previous experience in the gaming industry is a strong plus.
Demonstrated experience utilizing specialized technical programs to edit files is essential.
Experience with Word and Excel is required and ability to learn new programs is essential.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline is required or equivalent years of work experience.

ENVIRONMENT

This role is a minimum 6-month fixed term contract, which is anticipated to commence between April and June 2018.
All applicants who are shortlisted will be required to take an aptitude test as part of the selection process.
This role is based at our London office in Chiswick Park
Pokemon Company International
20 days ago

http://www.indeed.co.uk/viewjob?from=appsharedroid&jk=b3b...

@YummyHappyPills If that's true, then it's late 2018 for sure.

That's pretty interesting to read, thanks for the info, @yummyhappypills !

A surprise announcement for release this year would definitely get people even more riled up for the Switch.

@Octane Its on various job boards. Go have a look.

@YummyHappyPills I believe you. So, 2018 confirmed?

@Octane It could very possibly hit in 2018. Not guaranteed but could.

The day is coming to a close, looks like that 3DS Direct Mini leak is likely fake then.

Has the new Nintendo rewards for Switch started today?? Don't have access to my Switch for the next few days but curious.

Interesting thing with Pokemon is that marketing cycles aren't really lining up for a 2018 release for Gen 8. Zeraora still hasn't been revealed and the anime still has quite a ways to go. That's before getting to the other aspects of the franchise.

If Gen 8 does launch this year it's gonna have a shorter than usual pre-release info cycle for a new generation. Then again, you could shave off time by skipping the silhouette stage of the marketing cycle

@YummyHappyPills I don't think they're going to release a Pokemon game outside of the holiday window. They know Pokemon can compete with the rest of the games. If localisation ends around fall, the game should be pretty much done by that point. If it's a holiday 2019 game, they wouldn't localise the game this year.

This is the reason why I don't think it will be released this year. Pokemon is bigger than the games. Unless it is a continuation of gen 7...

@Octane That's assuming the localization is for the main series game. It probably is from the description, but it could be a major spinoff as well I suppose... It's... highly unlikely though. Point is, nothing is confirmed until we hear it from them directly.

@Therad Well, remember how most of the anime ended? DP was cut heavily short, and Indigo and BW had to have a filler saga added. Still don't know if Advanced's Kanto saga was planned ahead of time or not as well. I haven't seen XY, so not sure how that ended, but it's definitely not unheard of for the anime to miss it's aim relative to the games.