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[SatoAilDarko]

Exciting. I like that they don't do them yearly. Though I think a three year-gap in the future would be better. Though maybe it'll become annual depending on how popular this is?

I wonder if they're reveal a smaller game like last time?

Any major reveal would be seen in a Direct before the event.

They should invite John Numbers but I don't have him participate but like be present for when they give the trophy.

I wonder what contestants they'll bring back for their "second chance at glory"? A story for the announcers to put forth.

 

[Dark Cloud]

People still can't get over "world"?

They can't lol. We have to take every word literally I guess and make a big deal out of it.

 

[DoubleYou]

Mario Maker 2 please. It's what made the last one work.

 

[Raven117]

If this doesn't end like The Wizard, they messed up.

That would be awesome.

 

[Fularu]

They can't lol. We have to take every word literally I guess and make a big deal out of it.

Other eSport events use regional naming schemes (NA qualifiers, east coast qualifying rounds and so on)

In this global day and age, using World for just two countries (and not even all of the second one) is archaic at best, pathetic at worst

 

[Pandy]

Expecting a big first party game announcement during the event.

This. Smash would fit, but could be something else.

EDIT: I'm in the UK, and fine with the name. It's cheesy in a way that works, and if I cared that much I can get on a plane.

 

[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]

I just can't see them puting smash wii u there

 

[perfectchaos007]

A Mario Kart time trial is the qualifier? Interesting

I just can't see them puting smash wii u there

The fighting round will be Pokken Tournament on Switch

 

[El Sabroso]

VC stuff would fit a lot for a final game, specially gamecube era

is the perfect moment for Melee HD

Spoiler

totally not happening

or Smash for Switch ending

 

[FloweryMarston]

what do you mean? can you find it anywhere?

I know about this one one nintendo's in store promotional material since about a year ago.

I think at least on some nintendo presentations to investors and things like that i have seen.

 

[Petrae]

Eight qualifying locations at Best Buy stores when there are literally hundreds more that could hold this event is straight-up cheap.

Super Star Fox Weekend had hundreds of qualifying spots, and these were overseen by store staff-- not Nintendo reps. Even if Nintendo reps needed to be at stores to verify times in this case, have each Nintendo retail rep pick a store in his/her territory and run it there. You're bound to have more than eight locations that way. You get more participants, too.

 

[ShadowFox08]

smash bros 4 switch announcement or you're dead to me Nintendo. ._.

 

[ToysAndMoreClub]

https://twitter.com/trintran/status/894941506418614272

With Bill Trinen saying that a Super Mario Odyssey demo will be available at the Best Buy stores, I will probably now be more willing to travel from GA to FL for this.

 

[Diprosalic]

World Championship that is only open to the biggest jobbers in the videogame world.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

smash bros 4 switch announcement or you're dead to me Nintendo. ._.

Can I hold you to this?

 

[Chip N Chance]

World Championship that is only open to the biggest jobbers in the videogame world.

It really is a weird event that is filled with just normal people that are ok at games. It seems to be more of a contest than it does a Championship. Unlike gaming tournaments where theres people who have been studying this one game for years, the Nintendo World Championship is randomized games with rules that are often new to people who have played the games in the past.

Its more like a Nickelodeon Guts episode. Nothing about it was impressive last time around. Which makes me wonder how bad the people had to of been during the original 1990 Nintendo World Championship.

 

[Hot Coldman]

Taking bets now for whether this will be where they announce Smash Switch

what have you done

 

[AcademicSaucer]

Nintendo World* Championship

*Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada (excluding Quebec).

.

 

[Enforced]

lol the top comment on Nintendo's video.
"Winners will receive localized copies of Mother 3."

I'm looking forward to this. Can't wait!

 

[SinCityAssassin]

.

Who will become the Best Buy Champion.

 

[Brofield]

I think you have 2 months notice, not 2 weeks, unless I am missing something.

August 19 & 20th are the dates available to qualify for the event in New York

 

[Wii Tank]

Here I am wondering if it's worth it as a Canadian to fly down just to try to participate. Of course it's stupid, but what if? The last event looked really fun and I think I would've had a shot at doing pretty well if I had entered. Nintendo hates Canada

 

[BizzyBum]

Mario Kart 7 TT at the BB qualifiers?

So random, why not 8? lol

 

[Richie]

More like Nintendo (First) World Championships!

Taking bets now for whether this will be where they announce Smash Switch

Don't you dare wake up hopes I've managed to tame!

 

[NotLiquid]

John Numbers.

The best Wii Fit Trainer main in the world baby

 

[7roject28]

This is where they announce Mario Teaches Typing HD Remake.

 

[Neoxon]

Taking bets now for whether this will be where they announce Smash Switch

Please don't, you'll awaken the beasts.

 

[Chip N Chance]

The best Wii Fit Trainer main in the world baby

I want at this years NWC for there to be a final showdown between the finalist, John Numbers and Thor Ackerland. No holds barred.

 

[Dark Ninja]

Are they gonna make a special cartridge for this event?

 

[perfectchaos007]

John Numbers.

Narcissa

 

[Road of Ease]

Mario Maker 2 please. It's what made the last one work.

Oh God yes

That and the GDQ competitions were the closest I got to caring about e-sports

 

[Chip N Chance]

Narcissa

Was she actually the only speed runner in the competition? Because everybody els seemed like they were just ok at most of the games. But like i said, the event is laid out in such a weird way anyway, that it kind of didnt matter.

Also John Numbers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrsteFpwgBo

 

[SolidChamp]

If this doesn't end like The Wizard, they messed up.

Came for this.

 

[foxuzamaki]

Oh shit

 

[Toparaman]

They can't lol. We have to take every word literally I guess and make a big deal out of it.

Well yes, words mean things.

 

[valinthyne]

Put in a time off request at work. Guess I'm going to NYC next weekend.

I've got my time down to 1:26.339 so far.

And wow MK7 did not age well after playing 8. Oof.

 

[Neiteio]

Perfect venue to announce Super Smash Bros for Nintendo Switch

 

[Liliana Eileen]

Perfect venue to announce Super Smash Bros for Nintendo Switch

Why would you do this to us

 

[Neiteio]

They should reveal Smash with Sakurai himself rising from a fog-covered trapdoor in the middle of the stage, singing a super-Engrish-y rendition of "Rock You Like A Hurricane."

 

[El Sabroso]

Was she actually the only speed runner in the competition? Because everybody els seemed like they were just ok at most of the games. But like i said, the event is laid out in such a weird way anyway, that it kind of didnt matter.

Also John Numbers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrsteFpwgBo

No, Trihex and Mexican Runner were there too, not sure if other speed runner since those are who I knew about the last NWC

 

[Neiteio]

In terms of more recent games, I'd like to see:

- Breath of the Wild — Speed run: On a new file, who can get closest to beating Ganon within a set amount of time? Also trailer for Champion's Ballad.
- ARMS, and use it as an opportunity to low-key drop a hype new character, preferably a waifu
- Splatoon 2 — Ranked and Turf Wars, with official confirmation from dev team that Pearl is the best
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe — Battle Mode, with free DLC surprise announcement: N64 Block Fort, out now!
- Metroid: Samus Returns — Speed run, and a deep heartfelt apology for their amiibo shenanigans

 

[Neiteio]

lol the top comment on Nintendo's video.
"Winners will receive localized copies of Mother 3."

I'm looking forward to this. Can't wait!

OH SNAP. So -this- is where they're going to announce localized Mother 3.

 

[Neiteio]

Also just realized: This might give us an idea for the timing of Rocket League's release. Rocket League is the PERFECT game for this event. Maybe this means Rocket League will come out shortly before the NWC, or shortly after, and this event will help promote it.

 

[Firebrand]

When I saw the title I was kinda hoping that this would be a sequel to Nintendo World Cup on the NES...

 

[Conor_Fool]

Holy hell, Mario Kart 7 aged like SHIT!

I wish they picked a better damn level to practice, lmao

 

[Neiteio]

- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild — Timed "any percent" speed run

- Multiplayer showdowns: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe / ARMS / Splatoon 2 / Pokken Tournament DX / Rocket League

- Metroid: Samus Returns — Timed "any percent" speed run

- Super Mario Odyssey — World premiere of key challenges

SURPRISE ANNOUNCEMENTS:

- Super Smash Bros for Nintendo Switch, coming in March: Definitive edition consolidating the content from the WiiU and 3DS games, plus all the DLC; AND an equal measure of all-new content including additional playable characters (Inklings, Ice Climbers, etc). Reveal trailer, followed by Sakurai's appearance onstage and contestants playing the game in world premiere.

- New characters for ARMS: Two new fighters, shown here for the first time, coming soon in a major update for the game.

- New content for MK8D: A free DLC update adding "Classic" to Battle Mode (the traditional "last man standing" rules), as well as two new maps, one of which is N64 Block Fort. ALSO: First-person view is added to all modes — toggle on and off by clicking R3, and move your viewpoint independently by moving the right stick.

- Available now on the Switch eShop: An HD remaster of Mother 3, localized into English as "EarthBound 2," enhanced with optional screen borders and HD Rumble so you can feel the rhythm during battle sequences. Compatible with the Ness and Lucas amiibo.

Spoiler

YES!

 

[Mejilan]

The 2015 one was a REALLY pleasant surprise. Could have been so corny and stupid, but it was legit exciting. And the final round was just brilliant.

 

[Neiteio]

Ooo, maybe they could announce Super Mario Maker 2 at this event. Would seem fitting given its star role in the 2015 NWC. :-O

Whatever they do, announcing a one-year anniversary title to look forward to in March would inspire some post-holiday confidence for those looking at Switch around Christmas.

 

[Defect]

How do you register for the qualifiers? I see the form but do I print it out and take it to the Best Buy?

 

[Persona7]

Narcissa

I was watching her stream the other day and she started chopping her hair off live on stream while shouting at viewers and then went into a crying fit for 45 minutes because of the low amount of viewers watching her speed runs. I highly doubt Nintendo wants that type of behavior anywhere near this event.