Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

@Shellcore I see a BotW multiplayer experience too. After all, single player was one of the conventions they talked about when designing the game.

I can see a Smash game coinciding with this thing called the 20th anniversary of the series in 2019

I doubt they'd wait just for that.

@FragRed Can't watch that video. Too much waffle and random footage (e.g. 10 seconds of Koizumi when the VO is unrelated!) in the opening 90 seconds.

Seems like people are trying to fill out their videos with waffle in an attempt to increase their total time watched. Doesn't work if it makes us quit out though.

@NaviAndMii They did say Fire Emblem was still coming this year less than a month ago at the financial report for Q3. That was the same time they reiterated Pokemon's release date as 2018 or beyond. Given that they still seem to be internally unsure of Pokemon's release date, I expect them not to make up their minds and reveal it until Late April into May. At which point, Nintendo might be able to convince GameFreak to reveal it at E3... So until E3 passes, I wouldn't be convinced either way on that title.

If we see it by or at E3, its this year. Pokemon is also hiring translators on a 6 month contract starting April

So should we expect whatever Retro is working on to release this year, or is it looking more like a 2019 title?

Anyways, last year Nintendo released their big holiday game in October and left November open to third party titles like Skyrim. Gut feeling says they don't do that this year.

Also think they'll double up on one of the months with NES Remix Pack

@IceClimbers You mean Retro didn't spend 4 years creating Labo? I sure hope we see what Retro has been working on all this time. The longer we wait, the bigger the hype and the bigger the hype, the harder it will be for them to fulfil people's hopes and expectations.

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.