I just realised something. It's a long shot, but it could mean something.
Remember the new slogan animation? The animation features a slate with buttons. Like a Wii Remote, but with a similar layout to a handheld. It's very similar to the whole "detachable buttons" gimmick that's been rumoured.
Also, "There's no play like it" could represent the uniqueness of the device.
Sonic Generations: "We want something fresh!"
Lost World: "Bleh, go back to classic Sonic!"
Mania/2017: "Wow, SEGA is playing it safe. I wanted to see something new."
Hell, even another Digital Event would be better. You've got Tokyo Mirage Sessions, Paper Mario: Colour Splash, the new Zelda, Pokemon Sun/Moon, possibly the detective Pikachu game and even Project Giant Robot. There's also tons of indie games still to come. I'm sure Nintendo could make an event out of that.
This points to NX being a handheld, but if Zelda is launching on the new handheld it's either really powerful or it's scaled back. So maybe a console? Nintendo is crazy.
I don't understand why Nintendo doesn't open up to other European countries. First Miitomo, now this. I mean, specific regions for a mobile game? Really?
I was actually interested to see how Nintendo would pull a controller like that off. I don't understand why people pour so much effort into leaks for 5 minutes of fame. Still, props to him. Fooled me haha.
Happy double digits, guys! I've only been here since late 2011/early 2012 (and I registered in 2013) but NintendoLife has quickly become my go-to site for news. Here's to the next 10 years, eh?
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Re: Nintendo Outlines Plans For Gamescom 2016, Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Only Playable For Select Few
@TMG44 There are on-the-day tournaments are there not?
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo NX Deal Is A Vindication Of Nvidia's Shield Program
I just realised something. It's a long shot, but it could mean something.
Remember the new slogan animation? The animation features a slate with buttons. Like a Wii Remote, but with a similar layout to a handheld. It's very similar to the whole "detachable buttons" gimmick that's been rumoured.
Also, "There's no play like it" could represent the uniqueness of the device.
I don't know. Wild speculation.
Re: Talking Point: SEGA Has the Right Idea With Its Upcoming Sonic Projects
Sonic Generations: "We want something fresh!"
Lost World: "Bleh, go back to classic Sonic!"
Mania/2017: "Wow, SEGA is playing it safe. I wanted to see something new."
Re: Review: Pokémon GO (Mobile)
@MrPuzzlez "long battery life" not on my Lumia 735... ;-; Probably switching to Nexus soon.
Re: NES Fans Rejoice - Nintendo Classic Mini Coming This November, Ships With 30 Games
OMG, I remember thinking of this AGES ago.
Re: Patent Reinforces the Prospect of Nintendo NX Having a Portable Handset
@TheNomad And that's (mostly) a good thing.
Re: Patent Reinforces the Prospect of Nintendo NX Having a Portable Handset
That design... is beautiful. I'm not kidding. If I can play Zelda on a thing that small, then I'm buying it.
Re: Mario Party Star Rush is Coming to 3DS on 4th November
Maybe a Smash Tour like game, with everyone moving and a minigame occurring if two people land on the same space?
Re: Just Dance 2017 Coming to All "Motion-Control Gaming Platforms", Which Includes Nintendo NX
I thought you could use smartphones as controllers instead of motion controls?
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About Nintendo's Expanded E3 Plans?
@Grumblevolcano If there was a Direct, sure, a Digital Event wouldn't make much sense.
Re: Poll: Are You Excited About Nintendo's Expanded E3 Plans?
@Rumorlife D:
Welp, at least there's Runbow 3DS to look forward to... haha
Re: RCMADIAX Has Three New Wii U eShop Titles On The Way
@Drumpler Yeah, it's a shame it didn't sell well though. The eShop is definitely a gamble.
Re: RCMADIAX Has Three New Wii U eShop Titles On The Way
@Drumpler Yeah, the eShop is definitely not the way to go if you want to be rich
Re: Nintendo Confirms Its E3 Plans for The Legend of Zelda
Hell, even another Digital Event would be better. You've got Tokyo Mirage Sessions, Paper Mario: Colour Splash, the new Zelda, Pokemon Sun/Moon, possibly the detective Pikachu game and even Project Giant Robot. There's also tons of indie games still to come. I'm sure Nintendo could make an event out of that.
Re: Nintendo Confirms Its E3 Plans for The Legend of Zelda
So Nintendo is relying on a game that isn't even the best version but rather the Wii U version to carry them this E3.
Great. That's fantastic news.
/s
Re: Rumour: ROM Chip Maker Macronix Drops Hint Nintendo Could Be Abandoning Optical Storage For NX
This points to NX being a handheld, but if Zelda is launching on the new handheld it's either really powerful or it's scaled back. So maybe a console? Nintendo is crazy.
(In a good way).
Re: Callie and Marie Join a New Splatoon amiibo Range on 8th July
All 5 shall be mine!
Re: RCMADIAX Has Three New Wii U eShop Titles On The Way
@RCMADIAX Oh no, that sucks.
Re: RCMADIAX Has Three New Wii U eShop Titles On The Way
@Moon If Super Robo Mouse (his 2 year project) sold well. I guess it did not.
Re: Chompy Chomp Chomp Party Arrives in North America on 19th May
@Capeman What do you mean?
Re: Nintendo of Europe Rolls Out Official Online Stores In More Countries
I don't understand why Nintendo doesn't open up to other European countries. First Miitomo, now this. I mean, specific regions for a mobile game? Really?
Re: Junichi Masuda Reassures Fans on New Pocket Monsters for Pokémon Sun and Moon
10? They sure are stretching themselves thin, huh.
Re: Poll: What Do You Think of My Nintendo and Miitomo?
Miitomo isn't available for Windows Phone, so I don't have it yet. D:
Re: Hurrah, Miitomo Is Now Available In The West
Does your Miitomo data sync across all devices?
Re: Hurrah, Miitomo Is Now Available In The West
Not for Windows Phone. Sigh.
Re: Marin Will be Part of the Summer's Hyrule Warriors Legends DLC Pack
Give me Groose, or give me death!
Re: Editorial: A Week When NX 'Leaks' Were Thankfully Fake and New Tricks Were Used
I was actually interested to see how Nintendo would pull a controller like that off. I don't understand why people pour so much effort into leaks for 5 minutes of fame. Still, props to him. Fooled me haha.
Re: Hands On: How Indie Hit Terraria Is Building Multiplayer Mayhem Into Its Wii U Port
"We've not just taken the Xbox game port and just chucked down to Wii U,"
That jab at 4J/Mojang tho
Re: Review: TAP TAP ARCADE (Wii U eShop)
@RCMADIAX You should port your titles to mobile, I think they would do really well there - whatever you do though I wish you success
Re: Gallery: Charles Martinet and (Doug) Bowser Join Fans to Celebrate the Relaunch of the Nintendo NY Store
Nintendo LDN, Nintendo LA, Nintendo BER, so many possibilities!
Re: Wii Street U Service Being Discontinued In March, Leaving eShop This Month
Was considering this as my final Club Nintendo reward. Glad I didn't.
Re: RCMADIAX to Temporarily Remove AVOIDER From the Wii U eShop
@RCMADIAX I've got a lot of respect for you for doing this. Hopefully you can get the game back up again soon.
Re: Giveaway: It's Europe's Turn To Grab A Free Copy Of Cube Life: Island Survival
Gah! I'm in Australia on holiday at the moment but live in the UK, I can't enter!
Re: Feature: A Year in Development - 13AM Games
"because as our first game" @13AM_Alex Aren't you forgetting something?
Anyway, absolutely fantastic game. I'm surprised it didn't rank higher in the GOTY awards.
Re: Minecraft: Wii U Edition to Get Update 1.8.8 in 2016, Out Now on Sony and Microsoft Systems
"...some time next year."
Oh boy, I can't wait for 1.8.8 to release in December!
Re: Minecraft Finally Digs Its Way Onto the Wii U eShop on 17th December
Awesome! Will be picking this up.
Re: A 'Big' Nintendo Announcement is Coming on Monday
Minecraft or another Nindie Humble Bundle.
Re: We Could See New Nintendo Stuff At The Game Awards 2015, As Well As A Tribute To Satoru Iwata
Possibly Minecraft for Wii U?
Re: The Next Nintendo Direct is on 12th November
Oh boy, here come the leaks and rumours.
Re: Site News: Nintendo Life Turns 10 Today
Happy double digits, guys! I've only been here since late 2011/early 2012 (and I registered in 2013) but NintendoLife has quickly become my go-to site for news. Here's to the next 10 years, eh?
Re: Our Nintendo Life Begins...
Double digits! Happy birthday, NintendoLife!
Re: RCMADIAX Is Bringing Its Entire eShop Back Catalogue To Europe And Australia
@manu0 Yup, IARC supports USK.
I hope this means that other indies shall follow suit.
Re: This Is How Nintendo's First Smartphone Game Miitomo Will Work
As usual, probably no Windows Phone.
Re: Video: We Want Your Super Mario Maker Levels for Our New YouTube Series
Gold Mine - Lots of coins, lots of pits.
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Control Your Jumps - Timing is everything.
A881-0000-003E-6F9C
Re: COLOR BOMBS Will Splat Onto the North American Wii U eShop on 22nd October
@shani This isn't clickbaiting.
Re: Octodad: Dadliest Catch Has Been Delayed, Release Date Should Be Announced Soon
I played through the campaign with a friend and I must say, I'm really hyped to own it on Wii U.
Re: Speculation of Playable Octolings in Splatoon Triggered by Splatfest and SplatNet Updates
@crimsontadpoles Oak Trees vs Pine Trees
Re: Rumour: Nintendo and DeNA Will Be Revealing the First Smart Device Software Soon
F-Zero: Federation Festival?
Re: Whisper It - You Can Still Download Rewards From Club Nintendo in Europe
I'm going to get a download code for my final reward. Still waiting for my trophy to be sent.
Re: Nintendo Download: 24th September (Europe)
Will pick up one of the Curve games on sale.