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I think that it'll be 2 characters...

My guess would be the Monster Hunter and Crash Bandicoot, however, after Sephiroth I think that anyone is possible.

Very Nice Read 💯

@jamesthemagi He literally answers your question in this statement lol.

Also, you act as if Reggie is on Twitter or some sort of comment section like you and I. He's not, FYI. They're reaching out to him, it's not the other way around. Furthermore, he's not even being paid to make any of these statements... Seems pretty genuine to me.

Wow and Gee Whiz @tedyjay !!!

Please do my home continent of North America next!!! 🌎

Ariana Grande and Brie Larson are already so Hot... And them both being Nintendo Fans just makes them even Hotter to me.

Yea 💯

I don't play Ubisoft games or F2P, but I wanted to chime in. The title is a little misleading...

Their focus isn't F2P (alongside AAA in small print lol). The focus is 3-4 AAA titles and a strong back catalog dynamic complimented by F2P, for the 2022 fiscal year.

They're a business attempting to diversify their strategy moving forward. I'm not really much of a Ubi fan and I never have been. Although, as the top third party developer for the Nintendo Switch, I wish them well.

I think that Ubisoft deserves a rep. I didn't realize that they were the number one third party supporter on the Switch. I'd like to see them be rewarded for their commitment. I don't really play any of their games... So... Rayman I guess lol... Maybe one of the Rabbids.

With the right software, the Switch has a very good chance to pass the DS. In this final half of the lifecycle, I would release:

Wii Sports Deluxe
Wii Fit Deluxe
Zelda Anniversary Collection 3D
Zelda Anniversary Collection 2D
BOTW 2
Metroid Prime 4
Metroid Prime Trilogy
Bayonetta 3
Mario Kart 9
Another Pokemon Game

With right combination of heavy hitters, the Switch could reign as Nintendo's undisputed best console ever.

Also, probably do a price drop sometime within the last year.

@KayFiOS I went thru this entire comment section just hoping for a good Hamburglar Joke. Well Done my friend 💯

...I also would've accepted Team Rocket

I'm hoping for more DLC. I really enjoyed the Ashen Wolves campaign, and always assumed that there would be more DLC by now.

Other than that, I probably would buy a sequel but it's too soon imo. Also, I would prefer a completely different cast for a new game. This is usually the standard with Fire Emblem.

Lastly, please don't make a FE3H Warriors game lol. I admit that it's a good enough entry for consideration, but it's definitely not my favorite genre.

Probably my least favorite game of the series, but hell I'd welcome it. Just bundle it with the other DS game that I don't like lol.

As mentioned in the comments above, they'd have to rework this entire game for the Switch... Please start with the controls and the Ocean King Temples 💯

Sounds good to me 💯

I'm in my own little Retro phase right now. Replaying Sonic Mania to get all the Chaos Emeralds, and Speed Running The Legend of Zelda + A Link to the Past (because I'm a Beast) 😎

@Highlar It's not just Nintendo. I don't know if you're familiar with The Last of Us 2, but that got leaked early. If I'm not mistaken, Cyberpunk did too... It's just the world that we live in and it can happen in a number of different ways that have little to do with internal security (i.e. a small retailer may actually sell the product before the actual release.).

It definitely sucks though... You pretty much have to go off the grid for a spoiler free experience nowadays.

I agree with his original point, and actually respect him even more so after the apology. The name calling was funny, but obviously unnecessary. As for the tone, yes, it could have been more professional. Good for him 💯. He clearly holds himself to a much higher standard than the "never apologize, no matter what" internet comment section crowd.

This is about 50/50 on a Gamer website. I can only imagine how lopsided these numbers would be for casual consumers. The Christmas holiday was not even 2 months prior, and Nintendo would have a lot of pissed off brand new consumers.

Look, I just don't see this happening this year... or next year lol.

Guys, the Switch is on pace to outsell the Wii. That's not an easy task. Furthermore, nobody predicted this (especially after the disappointing sales of the WiiU). The Switch Lite only happened because it is cheaper. That's all, it really is that simple. This Gen's Killer Apps are Mario Kart and Animal Crossing. Nothing else has come close. There's no reason to upgrade mid-gen. Nintendo doesn't care about competing with Microsoft or Sony. Frankly, they've been proven to perform better when they don't. Third party developers care much more about install base than raw power, imo.

Lastly, Nintendo should nurture and grow this base: Fix the damn joy-con issue, improve the NSO features, and keep delivering on first party software.

Switch 2... Probably Holiday 2023, would be my guess.

@Dang69 Thanks for clarifying, I was just about to ask why Fire Emblem Three Houses is not on your list... 2.87 million as of March 2020, I believe (extremely impressive for a Fire Emblem game).

Yeah... I understand what he's trying to say, this is damage-control. Although, you really don't want to tell your fans to "forget about" your product.

If there's nothing to show then just say that. Thank everyone for their interest and assure them that when you do have something more concrete then everything will be shared.

@Heavyarms55 Agreed, I don't think that this will be a trend for Nintendo anymore, with the Pro controller. I actually think that the Switch Lite has more to do with that, rather than the Pandemic. This is just a perfect fit and a very low risk business move.

Monster Hunter will sell like crazy, and Nintendo thinks that the majority of players will prefer the Pro. The latter is much more interesting because the series has appeared on both home and handheld consoles. I wonder, can Nintendo use the Demo to see which controller is being used?

It looks more like turning off notifications, like Navi or Fi in a Zelda game. I don't think that this has anything to do with a difficulty setting.

I think that I might pick this up... If it was Capcom vs. SNK 2 then there would be nothing to think about 💯 (I even liked the controls on the Gamecube).

@ecco6t9 Nintendo only used the circle pad because of the clam-shell design of the 3DS, but you're right. I've never had any issues. I'm currently on my 3rd pair of Joy Cons.

@Desrever Agreed. The wire looks detachable in one of the photos too. It would be nice if there was a wireless option, but I guess that's not the case here.

Day One for me on Switch, just like 3DS. Although, I would prefer a bundle with Majora's Mask.

Unfortunately, 3D Zelda just isn't the same for me, after Breath of the Wild. The freedom of exploration is so beyond comparison that it just feels odd to play any other 3D Zelda game.

How about The Legend of Zelda, A Link to the Past, or A Link Between Worlds remake/remaster?

Yeah... This is why a Switch Pro launching anytime soon makes no sense, to me.

Nintendo hasn't seen numbers like this in a very long time. They obviously have a winning formula with the Switch, a large share of the market, and a ton of momentum heading into 2021. Why would they ever risk this to compete with the companies that are trailing behind them?

The Switch is such a Beast. In hindsight, it was the perfect business move for Nintendo.

This chart visualizes how the handheld market has been Nintendo's saving grace for the past two decades. From what I can see here, the only home console that has even come close to handheld numbers was the Wii.

This is why the concept of a "TV only Switch Pro" just doesn't make sense for Nintendo. They have had a stranglehold on the handheld market for decades, and it's been their financial life blood (especially during the times of under performing home consoles).

I wonder what verification of new systems mean, I'm not a tech guy.

Anyways, I was expecting to see something at the VGAs. I am not gonna panic just yet though. I'm thinking this game will hit October 2021 (around Halloween).

I'm hoping that they're playing it very strategic with all of the info. Perhaps there's something to show, but Platinum didn't want to be overshadowed by the next gen consoles launching.

I would definitely replace Control with Super Mario 3D All-Stars.

Even Pikmin 3 Deluxe or The Wonderful 101 would be much more deserving than a Cloud streamed game, in my opinion.

@nessisonett OMG I just saw Ma Rainey's Black Bottom this weekend!!!

You could see how sick Chad was. He looked so skinny compared to his other roles... Very sad to see 💯

Great movie though. He definitely stole the show from Viola Davis (who was also very good).

@iLikeUrAttitude It's not Anti-Consumer because you're not paying Youtube or Nintendo to listen to the music. Also, please keep in mind, that you are claiming a moral high ground on the foundation of property that doesn't belong to you.

Just because you think that you know how to use someone else's property better than they can, does not give you the right to proceed without consequence.

Lastly, I think that the whole situation sucks. There was a time when all of this media was extremely easy to find. Those times were a privilege, not a reward for loving Nintendo. There are so many other avenues available to people to deal with this challenge, other than what's being reported in the article.

@iLikeUrAttitude From what I've read, nobody is "defending" Nintendo. You have one side that is acknowledging the legality of Nintendo's actions. The other side is trying to justify Trolling, and resulting to childish name-calling (i.e. Fanboy and Corporate Shill).

Nobody is saying that they WANT Nintendo to do this, but only that legally they have every right to do so. It sucks that it is playing out this way, however, is it really that much of a surprise? Nintendo has always been overly protective of their Ips, for better or for worse.

Follow your Dream 💯

Success is not a Destination; Success is a Journey 💯

You could have the best idea in the entire Universe, but will always be able to find someone to tell you why it's a bad idea.

Man... I booted up the SNES game after this reveal. I remember this game being difficult, but DAMN!!!

The only other game that I actually MUST use the Rewind feature for is Ninja Garden on the NES. I think that this even had that beat, rust aside.

Might give this a GO, but I'll definitely need more practice 💯

I'm thinking that we'll definitely get another Smash reveal... I'm hoping for a good one.

I'd like to see at least some kinda update on: Bayonetta 3, Metroid Prime 4, and BOTW2. I'm really doubtful about BOTW2, since Age of Calamity just came out, but that's really what I'm hoping for.

Lastly, I would love to see another console added to NSO.

I remember learning a similar version of this rhyme in grade school. I won't dare repeat it, but it was much worse.

I still remember our teacher explaining to us exactly why it was so deeply offensive. She was a very nice lady... I wonder if she has time to stop by this comment section?

I've heard good things about this game already. Also, very nice Read 💯

Might give this a Go

@BoyfriendOfDeath I agree that any business would obviously weigh the backlash of any celebrity endorsement. That's just common sense 💯

I'm also certain that Nintendo of America weighed the backlash when selecting Serena as well. Here's the thing, they more than likely look beyond internet comment sections when making the determination lol (we don't represent the vast majority of their target audience, obviously).

Also, I'm sure that they consider Serena far less risky than Trump or Louis CK... But if you disagree then that's okay too, ya know?

@BoyfriendOfDeath In all fairness, anyone that is considered "high profile" or a celebrity is gonna be considered controversial to at least someone... You can't really have it both ways. As a business: you pick "your poison", do your best, and sell your product.

When you live under the microscope there will be at least one or two things that you've said that someone won't agree with.

Do we really need purity test to market a product?

@apoqalypse Or maybe... Just MAYBE... this will actually expand Nintendo's base and benefit all of Nintendo's loyal consumers, just a thought.

Not everyone thinks it's cool to be affiliated on the fringe of everything, my friend. Think outside the box.

I've only played the DS version of Shadow Dragon. I'm not sure how much I would enjoy the original. Normally, I'm a sucker for the old 8bit sprite charm but it looked so much better on the DS.

I definitely won't rule this one out, but I would have been much happier with any of the GBA entries.

I don't see this happening...

Nintendo is much too protective of their IPs. Also, and I hate to be "this guy", Samus really isn't that popular outside of the Nintendo hardcore. Not counting of the 3DS Samus Returns remake, I think that the last metroid game was Other M on the Wii. Even Metroid Prime 3 wasn't a big seller.

So... Not only do I not see Nintendo doing this, but I also don't see this generating much income for Fortnite. To everyone claiming that this would be a great fit, I just don't see it.

Sorry Samus.

Wait... Is there going to be traditional Online Multiplayer like Doom 2016? Or is Doom Eternal only limited to the asymmetric 2 vs. 1 Battle Mode?

EDIT: Nope, no traditional online multiplayer. Yeah, I know that most people play Doom games for the single player experience. Although, I really enjoyed Doom 2016 online multiplayer (maxed out my Doomslayer and clocked in over 300 hours.)

Best of luck to ID, Bethesda, and especially Panic Button. This is a Deal Breaker for me (I can't believe that I didn't know this until now).

@ZanderShepherd Yes... 💯 This^

Love it... Has some very cool features too. For example: every NES and SNES game is loadable from the Hub, organized by the year of release, and even shows how old you were upon release (if the release date falls within your birth month).

Yeah... Maybe I'm just an oddball, but Nintendo fans just come across as overly nitpicky this Gen. Unless, it's an article about the WiiU. That's when everyone plays Hipster lol. Gimme a break

It's tough not to agree with the majority of comment section here. So many great reasons NOT to buy...

But... I was holding out for the Switch version anyway: Doom on the go speaks for itself, and I REALLY respect the geniuses over at Panic Button.

Man... They really don't make this easy for a Switch customer though. This would've been Day 1 for me, in March 💯

I like the NSO hub... Nothing major, but still an improvement.

I just use my NSO SNES controller for NES games. I didn't want to splurge on both, mostly play solo, and have one designated controller for all things retro.

Although, I have always liked the fact that these can be charged on your Switch console. Very clever design choice.

@nessisonett The motive of the cease and desist order has nothing to do with moving a niche group of gamers over to Smash Ultimate.

Ultimate is the best selling game of the entire franchise. It's not at all threatened by the Melee competitive scene.

The cease and desist order was in response to a failure to comply with Nintendo's demand. Nobody is being sued or demonized here.

@TheWingedAvenger I agree with your overall point, about next Gen not being what it used to be... You're right about that, but... Slashing PS2/PS3 numbers in half? ... really?

Sales just doesn't work that way, my friend.

@TG16_IS_BAE Unless you were actually expecting to be paid, I don't see how that is even relevant.

Just because you're not getting paid doesn't mean that you don't benefit from Nintendo's success... I mean, assuming that you buy Switch games.

An increase in hardware sales figures would result in an increase in the install base. That alone makes the Switch much more attractive to third party developers.

An increase in software sales figures would result to more sequels or dlc, typically.... Maybe spin-offs.

Again, assuming that you actually buy Nintendo Switch games, the financial success of the console definitely benefits you.

@TG16_IS_BAE Shareholders also care about sales figures, for obvious reasons.

As for gamers, probably not so much. Although, if you consider how poorly the WiiU sold in comparison, this is a good time to be a Nintendo fan. Large sales figures will only benefit the Switch, moving forward.