Booyah! Why would Microsoft have an article like this published in the New York Times if they weren’t planning to have Game Pass, in some form, on the Nintendo Switch! Because they will definitely be announcing it. Or I’ll be eating my words. Microsoft is becoming platform agnostic. If Nintendo said no, then they might lose Minecraft, and all the Bethesda games, which are big sellers on Switch. This strategy works for both MS and Nintendo. Sony is trying to do their own cloud platform, and they already have PlayStation Now. Tuesday we’ll find out.
@Cyberbotv2 <3 your predictions. For some reason I also didn’t really get into Splatoon or Smash either.. But I did beat Eternal Darkness all three times to see that brilliant special ending. I guess Nintendo still has the rights to publish the sequel. Which I would love! Also, F-Zero GX was so good that I actually understand why they are waiting so long. Only Shinen can do it justice, in my opinion, and actually I think a 90hz refresh/HDR/4K would make it feel new, and add local multiplayer that somehow keeps up with the action, and that’s reason enough for a new one. Oh and keep most of the GX tracks too, like Mario Kart keeps classic tracks.
Also, I think Nintendo should release a wireless HDMI plug in of sorts, so you don’t have to dock your Switch next to your tv. Or even, hear me out, somehow have NERD (Nintendo European Research and Development) find some ways to allow you to use a full switch as a controller, that connects to a docked switch, so we can get a dual screen set up, like the Wii U. The WiFi chip in the current Switches might be fast enough already. I mean, Mario Kart Super Circuit proves that in some ways, for the fact that it can connect to the little toy karts with enough bandwidth and low enough latency to work in realtime with AR.
Also, I think people have caught up with idea that, yes, dual screen set ups are actually helpful for gameplay. Miyamoto was right, even though Wii U failed miserably. That idea was ahead of it’s time. And one more prediction: Nintendo Land will make a comeback, with tons of new mini games, especially ones with asymmetrical multiplayer gameplay. Only requirement? You will need two switches, one docked and one to use as a controller. And that’s how Nintendo can sell 200 million Switches when it’s all said and done. It will be, undoubtedly , the most popular console ever
@Flugen hmmmmm……Have you tried listening and using your words? Also, Wikipedia has a great article on nonverbal communication Don’t give up Flugen! You’ll might find someone if you try! Don’t psyche yourself out <3 also, not all women are the same. So if you try to treat women like mysterious creatures, completely unlike you, then you are unlikely to succeed. In fact, they have hopes, dreams, emotions, and yes, even ideas💡 . I know, crazy huh, in the 20th and 21st century, there were a few changes that you missed. Anyhow, try communication, it works <3 Best wishes.
@kingbk Monster Hunter Rise and Animal Crossing are not even in the same category. Rise won’t end up being a top seller of all time on the system. In fact, I don’t think it will sell as well as World did on the other systems. But I, like you, also don’t care so much for this new Animal Crossing. For some reason. I actually like Animal Crossing better on the DS/3DS.
@AtlanteanMan All good points really. However, they needed to diversify in order to survive. And I actually agree with their decisions to make Super Nintendo World and to make animation, starting with the upcoming Mario movie. This is a good way to use their IP. Iwata steered the ship in the right direction before he died. Perhaps you disagree.
I understand why Nintendo fans are upset at all the overpriced ports. But a majority of the sales are to new fans, gamers who never played these games. Still, I don’t think we should be paying more than $40 for a lot these ports.
I completely disagree that Nintendo is worse at their core competency, video games. I don’t think they have divided their attention to their detriment. Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey are proof that they are actually getting even better at increasingly complex game design. Despite all the shovelware, which has become ridiculous I agree, I never have issues finding great games with deep gameplay. I’ve played the heck out of my Switch for 4 years and it’s kind of amazing that we are about to get a boatload of new super high quality first party games.
Give them some time. How about after E3, and then we will see if they are falling off.
Your list though was fantastic! I still play Advance Wars to this day. They need to bring it back ASAP! From a gameplay perspective, it’s infinitely deep and if they made it modern with online play, it’d be a classic for the ages.
@IronMan30 love that idea lol! When something Nintendo makes gets too popular, they have to make sure it’s not too successful looks at Wii sitting on the shelf To add to your idea, of course, Doug Bowser would be wearing a Bowser costume the whole time. Expecting them to announce that Miyamoto is missing in the forests of Kyoto after taking too many mushroom power ups.
I love this “roundtable” format! Do more like this. Onto my predictions and hopes:
Predictions:
1) Breath of the Wild 2 will be a prequel of sorts, happening before the first one. All those destroyed towns will be lively, full of side quests, and the story line will be much darker, akin to Majora’s Mask. Dungeons will borrow concepts from Ico, where you and Zelda will have to work together through dungeons. Oh no, you have to save Zelda (or Link) inside a dungeon!
2) Sequel to Donkey Kong Jungle Beat will be out this year (or early next year) and the port of the original will come out in the next few months, using motion controls for the drum beats, with optional regular or touch screen controls.
3) F-Zero will be announced, and it will be developed by Shinen. In fact, Nintendo may announce that they are buying Shinen (good idea!). It will incredibly beautiful, with a 90 FPS mode, which will look great on….
4) …New Nintendo Switch’s OLED screen which will have a 90hz refresh rate. All games will look significantly better on it, and the system will use DLSS in handheld mode to increase resolution of all older games to 720p (4K on the big screen) and increase frame rates to 60 FPS with minimal impact on power consumption. The screen will have HDR too, which for Nintendo games, will make a bigger difference than the increased resolution. When docked, the screen will no longer be hidden, meaning it can show notifications (like the recent fan made photos show). Finally, all older Switches will get a massive OS update, meaning we will get Switch Pass, inspired by 3DS’s Street Pass, themes (cause Nintendo wants more $$$), and Bluetooth headphone support.
5) Retro is working on two games. Metroid Prime 4 will not be shown (will release next year holiday season), but their new game, Donkey Kong Racing Adventure will be shown, which will be an open world racing game set on Donkey Kong Island. Will be a sequel to Diddy Kong Racing! Remember, Retro helped quite a bit with the recent Mario Karts! It will release this year and sell at least 20 million units. Eventually it will become a ride at Super Nintendo Land.
6) Pikmin 4 will be super duper incredible, and will work amazingly well with the new Niantic mobile app. In fact, the new Switch Game/Mobile App combo will become a new standard in the industry. Maybe Pikmin will pull an Animal Crossing and finally become as popular as it should be! Imagine using your phone and AR to “pluck” special Pikmin from the ground , only found outside at select locations, so you can collect them to use in game. Pluck them using satisfying phone touch screen mechanics. Let’s go, Pikmin Go!
7) Game Pass will be announced for Switch. You heard that right. It will be a mega announcement. But it will be a limited Game Pass, while the Xbox consoles will have the full version. Halo Infinite streamed to Switch via xCloud? Why yes, thank you very much. Nintendo doesn’t make those types of games, so actually this is a great idea for both Nintendo and Microsoft. This will be a boon for both Ninty and MS, and probably in the future Nintendo will use xCloud with Switch 2. Not so good for Sony though! Sony is in much bigger trouble than people realize. They actually don’t have anything to show at E3. That’s why they won’t be there.
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Booyah! Why would Microsoft have an article like this published in the New York Times if they weren’t planning to have Game Pass, in some form, on the Nintendo Switch! Because they will definitely be announcing it. Or I’ll be eating my words. Microsoft is becoming platform agnostic. If Nintendo said no, then they might lose Minecraft, and all the Bethesda games, which are big sellers on Switch. This strategy works for both MS and Nintendo. Sony is trying to do their own cloud platform, and they already have PlayStation Now. Tuesday we’ll find out.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/10/technology/xbox-games.html?action=click&module=Well&pgtype=Homepage§ion=Technology
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@Cyberbotv2 <3 your predictions. For some reason I also didn’t really get into Splatoon or Smash either.. But I did beat Eternal Darkness all three times to see that brilliant special ending. I guess Nintendo still has the rights to publish the sequel. Which I would love! Also, F-Zero GX was so good that I actually understand why they are waiting so long. Only Shinen can do it justice, in my opinion, and actually I think a 90hz refresh/HDR/4K would make it feel new, and add local multiplayer that somehow keeps up with the action, and that’s reason enough for a new one. Oh and keep most of the GX tracks too, like Mario Kart keeps classic tracks.
Also, I think Nintendo should release a wireless HDMI plug in of sorts, so you don’t have to dock your Switch next to your tv. Or even, hear me out, somehow have NERD (Nintendo European Research and Development) find some ways to allow you to use a full switch as a controller, that connects to a docked switch, so we can get a dual screen set up, like the Wii U. The WiFi chip in the current Switches might be fast enough already. I mean, Mario Kart Super Circuit proves that in some ways, for the fact that it can connect to the little toy karts with enough bandwidth and low enough latency to work in realtime with AR.
Also, I think people have caught up with idea that, yes, dual screen set ups are actually helpful for gameplay. Miyamoto was right, even though Wii U failed miserably. That idea was ahead of it’s time. And one more prediction: Nintendo Land will make a comeback, with tons of new mini games, especially ones with asymmetrical multiplayer gameplay. Only requirement? You will need two switches, one docked and one to use as a controller. And that’s how Nintendo can sell 200 million Switches when it’s all said and done. It will be, undoubtedly , the most popular console ever
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@wuntyme8 I want every single game on your list plz and thank you.
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@Flugen hmmmmm……Have you tried listening and using your words? Also, Wikipedia has a great article on nonverbal communication Don’t give up Flugen! You’ll might find someone if you try! Don’t psyche yourself out <3 also, not all women are the same. So if you try to treat women like mysterious creatures, completely unlike you, then you are unlikely to succeed. In fact, they have hopes, dreams, emotions, and yes, even ideas💡 . I know, crazy huh, in the 20th and 21st century, there were a few changes that you missed. Anyhow, try communication, it works <3 Best wishes.
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@kingbk Monster Hunter Rise and Animal Crossing are not even in the same category. Rise won’t end up being a top seller of all time on the system. In fact, I don’t think it will sell as well as World did on the other systems. But I, like you, also don’t care so much for this new Animal Crossing. For some reason. I actually like Animal Crossing better on the DS/3DS.
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@MrGawain yup!
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@AtlanteanMan All good points really. However, they needed to diversify in order to survive. And I actually agree with their decisions to make Super Nintendo World and to make animation, starting with the upcoming Mario movie. This is a good way to use their IP. Iwata steered the ship in the right direction before he died. Perhaps you disagree.
I understand why Nintendo fans are upset at all the overpriced ports. But a majority of the sales are to new fans, gamers who never played these games. Still, I don’t think we should be paying more than $40 for a lot these ports.
I completely disagree that Nintendo is worse at their core competency, video games. I don’t think they have divided their attention to their detriment. Breath of the Wild and Mario Odyssey are proof that they are actually getting even better at increasingly complex game design. Despite all the shovelware, which has become ridiculous I agree, I never have issues finding great games with deep gameplay. I’ve played the heck out of my Switch for 4 years and it’s kind of amazing that we are about to get a boatload of new super high quality first party games.
Give them some time. How about after E3, and then we will see if they are falling off.
Your list though was fantastic! I still play Advance Wars to this day. They need to bring it back ASAP! From a gameplay perspective, it’s infinitely deep and if they made it modern with online play, it’d be a classic for the ages.
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@IronMan30 love that idea lol! When something Nintendo makes gets too popular, they have to make sure it’s not too successful looks at Wii sitting on the shelf To add to your idea, of course, Doug Bowser would be wearing a Bowser costume the whole time. Expecting them to announce that Miyamoto is missing in the forests of Kyoto after taking too many mushroom power ups.
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@IronMan30 Nintendo shows no games, announcing bankruptcy at E3. Fans cry for the entire Direct
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I love this “roundtable” format! Do more like this. Onto my predictions and hopes:
Predictions:
1) Breath of the Wild 2 will be a prequel of sorts, happening before the first one. All those destroyed towns will be lively, full of side quests, and the story line will be much darker, akin to Majora’s Mask. Dungeons will borrow concepts from Ico, where you and Zelda will have to work together through dungeons. Oh no, you have to save Zelda (or Link) inside a dungeon!
2) Sequel to Donkey Kong Jungle Beat will be out this year (or early next year) and the port of the original will come out in the next few months, using motion controls for the drum beats, with optional regular or touch screen controls.
3) F-Zero will be announced, and it will be developed by Shinen. In fact, Nintendo may announce that they are buying Shinen (good idea!). It will incredibly beautiful, with a 90 FPS mode, which will look great on….
4) …New Nintendo Switch’s OLED screen which will have a 90hz refresh rate. All games will look significantly better on it, and the system will use DLSS in handheld mode to increase resolution of all older games to 720p (4K on the big screen) and increase frame rates to 60 FPS with minimal impact on power consumption. The screen will have HDR too, which for Nintendo games, will make a bigger difference than the increased resolution. When docked, the screen will no longer be hidden, meaning it can show notifications (like the recent fan made photos show). Finally, all older Switches will get a massive OS update, meaning we will get Switch Pass, inspired by 3DS’s Street Pass, themes (cause Nintendo wants more $$$), and Bluetooth headphone support.
5) Retro is working on two games. Metroid Prime 4 will not be shown (will release next year holiday season), but their new game, Donkey Kong Racing Adventure will be shown, which will be an open world racing game set on Donkey Kong Island. Will be a sequel to Diddy Kong Racing! Remember, Retro helped quite a bit with the recent Mario Karts! It will release this year and sell at least 20 million units. Eventually it will become a ride at Super Nintendo Land.
6) Pikmin 4 will be super duper incredible, and will work amazingly well with the new Niantic mobile app. In fact, the new Switch Game/Mobile App combo will become a new standard in the industry. Maybe Pikmin will pull an Animal Crossing and finally become as popular as it should be! Imagine using your phone and AR to “pluck” special Pikmin from the ground , only found outside at select locations, so you can collect them to use in game. Pluck them using satisfying phone touch screen mechanics. Let’s go, Pikmin Go!
7) Game Pass will be announced for Switch. You heard that right. It will be a mega announcement. But it will be a limited Game Pass, while the Xbox consoles will have the full version. Halo Infinite streamed to Switch via xCloud? Why yes, thank you very much. Nintendo doesn’t make those types of games, so actually this is a great idea for both Nintendo and Microsoft. This will be a boon for both Ninty and MS, and probably in the future Nintendo will use xCloud with Switch 2. Not so good for Sony though! Sony is in much bigger trouble than people realize. They actually don’t have anything to show at E3. That’s why they won’t be there.