Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

@Ralizah
I love that we're finally getting a localization of the Crossbell arc. We really need a western release of the first two Trails of Cold Steel games on Switch. They're not Deck compatible (first is untested, second is unsupported, though I have managed to play a bit of Trails of Cold Steel 1 on it without issue so far- I hear it can crash a lot though so we'll see).

For anyone intimidated by the 4-game Trails of Cold Steel arc, this 2-game arc is a perfect way to get into Trails. Granted, Trails to Zero was originally a 2010 PSP game. So the art style has that more chibi PSP/DS era look. Basically, don't expect it to be like Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4. But just because the art style is simpler doesn't mean the game is any less fun. And tbh, I think the artstyle in this game looks insanely good.

Ok so.

Remember SyluxHunter who is the leaker I said I'd watch after they correctly predicted Nier Automata, Persona 3, 4, 5 and Mario Rabbids for the last Direct, and having checked their previous post history with other correct leaks. And then they told us Bayonetta 3 would release Oct 28th 3 weeks prior to the announcement, and then told us about the announcement the day before? And I said OK, this leaker is gospel now.

They agreed to an interview with SwitchForce. Their whole shtick is pretending to be Sylux, which hey, whatever. All I care about is whether you're providing accurate info.

In any case, you can watch the interview if you want. But they gave a tease for something not yet announced. And I'm curious to see if anyone here can decipher it.

Binary would be 25 7 2 16 which, if translated to letters, would be YGBP. You Got Boost Power? A new F-Zero game? No, we're never getting another F-Zero lol. That can't be it. Could be dates? 7/25 and 2/16? But why the reverse order then?

Maybe someone smarter than me can figure this out.

edit
Holy crap, it was an F-Zero reference!

He does say manage expectations a bit, though. Perhaps just a port of GX?

@JaxonH
I'd be happy with an F-Zero collection, including the GBA games. We need Climax to get an international release. But I somehow wonder if it could be a port of the arcade game F-Zero AX instead. Nintendo seems to love to port their arcade titles to Switch after all.

@seaboyluca
F-Zero AX only had 5 tracks iirc, and those tracks were actually unlockable in F-Zero GX. So a port of GX would essentially provide both. Seems to be the obvious choice.

Cause I can't imagine they're making a new entry. They've stated time and again they have no "new idea" for it (which is ironic given so many other franchises get new entries without big new ideas).

In any case, I'd be thrilled to see F-Zero GX on Switch. HD visuals, easier difficulty mode, online play. Done and done. That's all they need to do. I suspect it won't sell that well though. There aren't many of us F-Zero fans left.

@JaxonH
I agree GX would be a far better choice, but you know... this is Nintendo we're talking about, they don't always follow the most logic path. I don't know, this is probably my way of keeping my expectations in check: expect the least, hope for the best.

Yeah, GX HD lineups up with everything; manage your expectations probably means we're not getting a new game, but GX HD would be a pretty big deal in its own right.

Nothing confirmed here obviously, but SyluxHunter saying this is definitely a good sign. Fingers crossed.

I prefer playing Paw Patrol Grand Prix than F-Zero games.

I would love for it to be a GX port but I'm expecting something smaller, like say an NSO title. F-Zero 99 or something like that.

Or maybe we're getting original courses in wave 2 of the Mario Kart DLC, some of which are based on F-Zero?

I feel like this is why people hate when Nintendo actually announces things. Folks care more about leaks and rumors than official info.

@Ryu_Niiyama Yep, I remember how people spent years and years talking about a new Pokémon Snap but when the game finally gets announced and released the thread on this forum is dead less than a month after its release as people would rather talk about the imaginary games they want and their release dates than the games themselves.

It's sad really as if people lived in the now more they could be playing and discovering some great games rather than waiting for news on The Legend Of Super Mario Kart: Prime 4.

@Ryu_Niiyama @jump
I feel the same way about Xenoblade Chronicles 3 to some extent.
Its dedicated thread on NL is almost barren, though some members of the community have explicitly stated they don't want to read said thread for fear of spoilers, which I can understand.

I hope it becomes more active once the game has launched though. Love helping people out when they don't understand some mechanic or have trouble locating something in-game. I also plan on keeping a journal on Twitter with screenshots and maybe some taglines or jokes here and there.
Never done such a thing before, but it sounds fun.

SNES and N64 are on NSO, there's the rumour about GBA coming to NSO which leaves GX or a localization of Climax (the Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light localization isn't a part of NSO) on the front of old games. Nintendo ignores the GC's existence so I'm going with the prediction that the rumour turns out to be for Nintendo's next mobile game like how Sony created a new Wipeout after a long drought just for mobile.

Would've said more courses for MK8 Deluxe but Nintendo's staying completely away from crossovers in Tour and all the DLC will be from Tour.

I would LOSE IT at a new F-Zero announcement, I've fallen in love with the series thanks to original and X being available on NSO so I'd love to see a new entry in that exact same style of gameplay with maybe a few little modern flourishes here and there. The fact that it would probably have online also makes me incredibly excited. To be honest, all they'd need to do is bring Death Match back and I'd be all about it. Makes you wonder when the next big Direct would be then if this potential info is coming out now 🤔

(also if it were to be announced, we should definitely organise some multiplayer matches in X on NSO in preparation)

@jump @Ryu_Niiyama It's mad, right? In particular I can't stand when people complain about Nintendo Directs having so much that "we already knew about" when "what we already knew about" was just rumours to begin with. And after a game is announced people only care about the next game being announced. We could have a new Mario Kart, 3D Mario and 3D Zelda in a quarter and people will still be asking where the rumoured Donkey Kong game is.

Not to say people can't have their fun and discuss rumours/leaks and possibilities for the Switch's future...but I think it does go a bit too far sometimes.

@seaboyluca In fairness I think it's fairly difficult to discuss RPGs before they release. In particular with XB3 I imagine many people interested are XB1/2 fans who are guaranteed to buy it day 1, and want to go in as blind as possible.

@Buizel
Yeah, I can understand that.
I guess I don't care about spoilers that much.

@Ryu_Niiyama I think it's about what standalone announcements mean for general Directs instead, to me April and June this year perfectly sums this up. E3 was cancelled and BotW 2 was delayed to Spring 2023 at the end of March so when April saw the following in the space of a few weeks:

• Several Live a Live trailers
• Fire Emblem Warriors Three Hopes trailer
• XC3 release date trailer
• Splatoon 3 release date trailer

You could interpret the trailers in 2 different ways:
1. See the announcements just as announcements, that it's nice seeing updates on upcoming games
2. See the shadow drop trailers as a sign Nintendo isn't doing a June general Direct and instead choosing to dripfeed info throughout the summer

Point 2 did end up being the case which will have been disappointing for many.

@TheMelodiusRose
I'm always different.
Paw Patrol Grand Prix looks more interesting for me than F-Zero games.
I don't play games what mostly peoples here played since I have different live experiences.

something's a foot, I don't like the smell of this.

a code
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a rumour
https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/07/rumour-cryptic-whis...

Hmm

@Ryu_Niiyama
People care about what they care about.

I don't care more about one than the other. I care about whatever's interesting.

But ya, some ppl care more about speculation than playing the games themselves. That's true. But it is what it is. People are into what they're into.

@jump wait you have news on The Legend Of Super Mario Kart: Prime 4? What is it? Do you know what font the title screen will use? What about the file size? IS THERE OFFICIAL BOX ART YET? I NEED to know. Nothing else matters!