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I really need to get Stardew, as I love Animal Crossing. However, I’m still holding out for a physical release.

Sounds fun. Just that little more post game content would be good, USUM really nailed that.

@RennanNT Look, I understand your point, and perhaps GameFreak should change their attitude, but for me it’s a series that does not need change.

@Kai_ You don’t have to change the core gameplay to make a good game, you just need to make it better. Personally, I feel Pokémon has done that.

@RennanNT They evolved in a very similar ways to the early 2010 Mario games, quality of life changes more then anything. However, I feel that Gen VII and Pokémon Let’s Go provide a lot new to the table, and Pokémon 2019 is probably (just saying probably) gonna be great.

@Mogster I disagree completely, but that’s okay. I will admit that making revisions to games a year old is a quick cash grab for GameFreak, but I really think there is some gold in Let’s Go.

@Saego New catching mechanics, transfers between a mobile game, new version of the Safari Zone. Look, it may not neccessarily be the innovation we wanted, but it is still new.

@Kai_ Really? Pokémon Let’s Go is completely new, don’t be so pretentious. Pokémon has been innovating for the last half a decade now.

Looks great. Prices seem fair. Probably gonna invest in the large one soon.

@paihia I agree. Nintendo seem to be focusing on nostalgia, which seems to be a definite money maker. However, small indie games with no lore or fanbase to fall back on seem to be making better games. Not saying Nintendo makes bad games, far from it, but sometimes they feel less like passion projects and more like obligations. Of course, there are exceptions, notably BOTW, Odyssey and Smash Ultimate.

@paihia It’s not that Nintendo isn’t producing quality games. They just haven’t been making them. Mario Tennis was Camelot, Kirby was HALL and Octopath was Square. The only Nintendo made games I can think of this year are Sushi Striker and Mario Party, 2 games that I’m actually rather fond of. You’re right though, Nintendo is too focused on other forms of entertainment over games. I feel this is down to a desperate attack with the first year of games, with no plan for the second. In fairness, 2019 does look promising though...

I’m not going to break the law for video games, believe it or not. Nintendo may not be the best at delivering their classic content, but it is more then satisfactory for me.

@Aerona Mighty No.9-The Movie

@Bensei Fair.

@Anti-Matter I swear, whenever you appear here you seem to think your word is gospel.

cracks knuckles

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire are literally the worst.

Nintendo, my wallet is empty and I’ve come to bargain.

@justin233 I presume this is either for die-hard collectors or people who intend to get really good at the deeper mechanics of Smash.

This is what we deserve.

This means a lot to my family. Since I disliked my Xbox so much, this would be the only game we played on it.

Welcome to the comments section, where the ultimate battle between old and new commences, as grown adults prepare to fight over the fate of Pikachu and co.

As a great man once said:

‘This deal keeps getting worse all the time’

@SegataSanshiro Wow, that’s a relatively well done fake. Easy to prove wrong, of course, but presentation is tight.

Not gonna predict, just gonna wait and see what happens.

Also, while this is rather unrelated, I wish those in the path of Hurricane Florence good luck.

Happy Birthday Pokémon Yellow, later this year your legacy shall prevail (albeit in a very different way)!

@Morgan19 That made me chuckle, thank you.

So, this design is bad, I think we’ve all accepted that. However, I have some suggestions for improvement.

Dual Molded Red+White joycons+black wriststraps

Back of Switch remains

Front of dock is replace with outlines of Pikachu and Eevee instead.

This is coming from someone who has a neon green bedroom wall, so what I’m saying is probably codswallop.

@Spudworthy It appears the humour of my original comment has been drained away. Of course it doesn’t diminish the console, at least not to a great extent. It’s the same issue as shovelware, just a ton of unnecessary rubbish.

@AugustusOxy If I was giving up on the console, I would have compared it to the Wii U. I’m just saying, this proves that the Switch will have many dreadful controllers and peripherals, like the Wii.

@YoshiAngemon I’m a middling fan of Monopoly. Can only cope playing the video game version (when it works). However, I don’t see myself saving up VBucks for Tilted Towers.

When the Switch turns into the Wii. It just gets worse from here.

This is where our civilisation ends.

Just kidding. I see the need to profit off of this juggernaut, and Nerf Blasters make an awful lot of sense. Monopoly, on the other hand...

As I patiently wait for my Switch to return for repair, it seems I am continuing my trend of playing AC-NL every day for a year. Today celebrates the end of the first month.

@justin233 Preach.

As for other possible IP’s for Ubisoft to resurrect, I think Chibi-Robo could be neat.

@TeeJay That would make sense.

@Paraka Nailed it.

@HenryKissinger If he does that makes a 10/10 Direct for me oo wee

First day back at school and we’re looking at 11 in the evening. Screw you Nintendo!

In all seriousness, I’m looking forward to this Direct, I’m sure it’ll be good.

@Ralek85 That’s fair. I still feel Metroid Prime 4 is guaranteed a 2019 release date. While there has been no confirmation, any longer would be unreasonable. I wouldn’t say it’s diverting attention from Smash and Pokémon as they are very different titles, almost polar opposite to Metroid. While I do think I included too much, I just like to be hopeful.

Based on the assumption that this is a full, 30-45 minute Nintendo Direct, this is what I want to see.

The Direct begins with a brief mention of the typhoon ripping through Japan, and a minutes silence.

3DS Headlines:

Luigi’s Mansion-New Mode, reconfirming release date.

Bowser Inside Story Trailer, release of March 2019.

Announcement of new Nintendo Select titles, being Mario Kart 7, Pokémon X and Y and Fire Emblem Heroes.

A few other small games.

Announcement that this is the last time 3DS games will appear in a Nintendo Direct.

Nintendo Online:

All currently known details are mentioned, alongside confirmation that the other 10 titles are SNES games. Online in these games is elaborated on, with Super Mario Kart having full online play. Release Date is 24th September, alongside Smash Demo. This leads into...

Smash reveal trailer

Wario is seen losing his temper at his 3DS, where he can’t pass the minigames in WarioWare Gold. Then, a shadow pops up behind him and kicks him over, showing that the shoddy is Karate Joe from Rhythm Heaven. Minor gameplay is shown, and we’re back to the headlines.

Nintendo Switch Headlines:

5 minute section on Pokémon Let’s Go, showing more locations, gyms and a few new mega evolutions. Also, 2019 Pokémon is given a November 2019 release date.

Daemon X Machina is shown off again, with more details on the story and a slightly mellowed soundtrack. Customisation of the mechs is detailed, but the release date is still 2019.

Diablo III is mentioned again, with amiibo functionality revealed. Release Date of September 21st.

Super Mario Party is talked about, with no new information, just a summary of everything we know so far.

Fallout 3+New Vegas is announced for Switch. Physical version has NV as download. Release of Spring 2019.

Taiko no Tatsujin is discussed, with confirmation that the drum will be released internationally ‘eventually’.

New Super Mario Bros Collection is announced, with both New Super Mario Bros Wii and New Super Mario Bros U (and Luigi U) included. DLC for the best levels of the DS and 3DS entries will come post-launch.

GTA V is confirmed for Switch, to release this November.

Pikmin 4 is given a teaser trailer, with a confirmed release of Spring 2019. No reason is given for its delay.

Yoshi gets a trailer, showing that the art style has been revamped to be completely cardboard, and the flip mechanic is nowhere to be seen. Release of March 2019.

Fire Emblem gets a story trailer, Spring 2019 release remains.

Finally, we get a segment dedicated to Metroid Prime 4, or as it’s now known, Metroid Prime-Exodus

This is confirmed to be the last entry in the Metroid Prime series, and will wrap us Samus’ story. The game follows the same mechanics as the original trilogy, but now in HD. There will be a special edition switch released for the game, alongside a Pro Controller. Game will release Q3 2019. The Prime Trilogy is announced, fully upscale to HD, release of Q1 2019.

That took me way too long to write, please correct me in any grammatical errors, or anything which seems completely impossible and I’m insane for thinking of it.

These pre-order bonuses are killing me.

@1UP_MARIO You’ve made my day. Thank you.

@Starkiller987 It’s weird, as they are both awfully similar games. The games are almost twins.

@JamesJose7 Yes, no question. Picked up New Leaf on the 8th of August and have barely put it down. Even if you don’t enjoy it, it’s a gaming experience worth at least trying.

These games are clearly orientated towards kids, and since most of them have gravitated towards Fortnite I don’t see this being a seller. But, you never know.

I’m sure the longevity of Crash’s sales must point towards a true sequel. Activision love money, right?

@Alantor28 From my perspective, it seems blocking them may not have been necessarily the right thing to do. You were both making valid points in your arguments, however it seemed that their stubborn ideal created little space for counter-arguments. Personally, I think this, in a way, should count as a Star-Fox game, as it has all the elements of one, and seems to advance in that concept. It’s not like Link in Mario Kart where the gameplay is completely different. However, both sides are entirely fair and justified.

Truly a system seller! I’ll take 10.

@Pod I would link the rumour, but I can’t remember where I saw it. The issue with the rumour was that it specified the joycon colour, and everyone thought that if they made joycons for Mario Party, they’d represent the game better.