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[Dark Cloud]

I'm pretty sure Nintendo can do great live press conferences again if they wanted.

If they want to please people who want to see them do a live press conference plus give themselves a better presence to the bigger viewing audience, then combine a live press conference with a Digital Event.

DON'T bring all these third party people on the stage. Remember the Iwata vs Reggie Smash Bros fight? Remember when the 3DS was announced and they did the funny skit where Miyamoto and Iwata got sucked into the 3DS?

That stuff is hilarious. They can do the developer interviews like E3 2014-just keep the developer interviews in the video and make it funny instead of having them come on stage. Reggie can come on stage and greet the crowd and do his couple minutes spiel, then jump into a video to reveal Metroid Prime 4 with a Robot Chicken skit after it for example.

I think they can find a good balance to do a live presentation in front of an audience and having prerecorded videos. Of course, in the end it will come down to content. 2015s E3 done live would've been horrible just as it being done through a Digital Event.

And they'll still have Treehouse after to show much more gameplay since Treehouse is one of the best ideas they've come up with.

 

[perfectchaos007]

Team live press conference for me. Ideally they'll have a four hour press conference in during the press conference though show a little goofy video with Reggie and Miyamoto that will satisfy fans of the Nintendo Direct pressers

 

[AcademicSaucer]

I can see them revealing a 2D Mario

 

[Plum]

I can see them revealing a 2D Mario

No way will they do that with Mario Maker and Run still in people's memories and with Odyssey on the way. I can't see this being another 2009-type situation.

 

[DrForester]

I'm pretty sure Nintendo can do great live press conferences again if they wanted.

I honestly prefer the pre-recorded ones. I'm not at E3, I'm not part of the gaming press that gets pissy by my ego not getting stroked at a live event. I have found the pre-recorded press conferences to be a lot more entertaining to watch.

In the end, the exact same information is given out, and for live play stuff, there will be video from the show floor.

 

[Ramsiege]

Team live press conference for me. Ideally they'll have a four hour press conference in during the press conference though show a little goofy video with Reggie and Miyamoto that will satisfy fans of the Nintendo Direct pressers

Who wants to watch a four hour conference? Give me a 45 minute direct with bomb after bomb dropped instead at a brisk pace.

 

[perfectchaos007]

No way will they do that with Mario Maker and Run still in people's memories and with Odyssey on the way. I can't see this being another 2009-type situation.

Uhhh isn't it pretty much assumed by the masses a mario maker is in the works for Switch? They may announce it for spring 2018

 

[perfectchaos007]

Who wants to watch a four hour conference? Give me a 45 minute direct with bomb after bomb dropped instead at a brisk pace.

Haha wow that was a typo by me. I meant a "One" hour presser. One hour is good, 4 hours would be ridiculous 😂

 

[Plum]

Uhhh isn't it pretty much assumed by the masses a mario maker is in the works for Switch? They may announce it for spring 2018

By "2D Mario" I assumed a NSMB-type ready-made experience, not another Mario Maker.

 

[Council Pop]

my realistic expectations for nintendo e3 direct

Super Mario Odyssey Trailer showing more worlds November 2017

Super Smash Bros 4 port with a couple new fighters December 2017

If ARMS is out in may talk about the first update for the game

Virtual Console Launch date and day 1 content

Details on the Paid online service

1 New IP like ARMS and Splatoon for Q2 2018 release

Fire Emblem Warriors trailer showing new playable characters launches in september 2017

Splatoon release date in either late june early july

Animal Crossing Switch March 2018

Breath of the Wild DLC reveal

Xenoblade Chronicles 2 trailer February 2018

Mario & Sonic @ The 2018 Olympics october 2017

Im leaving 3ds stuff my list for now.

Great post. This 100%, although I'd add the Rabbids/Mario RPG and possibly a Beyond Good and Evil 2 teaser trailer.

People are setting themselves up for disappointment if they're expecting some sort of explosive news- we're going to see them solidifying all their previous Switch announcements, and bolstering the Switch with a few more ports and more minor games. There's nothing wrong with that, and I'm sure there will be plenty to feel excited about.

I reckon E3 2018 will be more interesting though, as it'll undoubtedly be all focused on Switch, and we'll be past the 'Wii U ports' phase and into some more exciting content.

 

[MisterP]

Few classics returning, couple of new 1st party IP's, additional BOTW content, Mario Odyssey and a few third party surprises would be exceptional.

But no childish Nintendo bullshit with fucking puppets and 50-something CEO's sword-fighting on stage please.

 

[WiiRevolution1]

So why did GF, a Dev who are well know for taking the "easy" option most of the time in terms of re-using assets and animations etc, go to all the trouble of making loads of HD models for Pokemon Sun and Moon, sticking them in the game files and then not using them?

....they did that in 2013. With Pokemon X & Y.

I would love Pokemon on Switch but don't see it happening, but don't use this logic when they did HD models in 2013 in X&Y. (I'm also sure Pikmin 4 was just the 3DS game.)

Anywayz: Heres what I expect:
Smash 5. Yes 5. Theres no way Sakurai would ever do "just a port". Release may be next year.
Retro's game. Not DK or Metroid.
A new Mario VS DK game for Switch that noone cars about. Yes noone cars about it enough to spell cars right.
Mother 3 FINALLY...MAYBE???
VC. At long last we can play Super Mario Bros. on Nintendo Switch.
Zelda DLC Story is longer than BOTW DLC Story.
Axiom Verge developer hired to make new 2D Metroid.
Undertale
New Pushmo launching day of e3 as surprise.
Mario Maker 2 announced. (2018)

Hhmm...I'm actually having trouble making up predictions. Most of the stuff I cars about is already announced lol. I personally want a full on new ip horror game from Nintendo but don't see that happening.

 

[KahooTs]

Just get MH out there, that's all that needs to happen.

 

[bomblord1]

I'll actually be at E3 this year so I am super looking forward to it

 

[10k]

Just shutup about the 3DS. All focus should be on the Switch. This is the device you need to own for all future Nintendo software.

 

[LinkSlayer64]

SIR, I MUST INSIST YOU EXPLAIN YOURSELF!!

I'm sick of people complaining about it. Eventually everyone will give up wishing for it.

 

[Jorok Goldblade]

I'd imagine this is where we'll start to get a picture of Switch's third party support. Nintendo's "Nu-uh! I've got a secret!" attitude didn't really give many devs time to have much ready before fall.

 

[Ridley327]

Just get MH out there, that's all that needs to happen.

I really don't see a new MH being announced at a western event. A Switch port of XX, sure, but an entirely new game is going to be saved for something like TGS.

 

[Gaiaknight]

Great post. This 100%, although I'd add the Rabbids/Mario RPG and possibly a Beyond Good and Evil 2 teaser trailer.

People are setting themselves up for disappointment if they're expecting some sort of explosive news- we're going to see them solidifying all their previous Switch announcements, and bolstering the Switch with a few more ports and more minor games. There's nothing wrong with that, and I'm sure there will be plenty to feel excited about.

I reckon E3 2018 will be more interesting though, as it'll undoubtedly be all focused on Switch, and we'll be past the 'Wii U ports' phase and into some more exciting content.

Thank you! I try and keep my expectations very low that way when its something im not expecting i can be really excited for it and when something is not announced im not upset about it.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

But no childish Nintendo bullshit with fucking puppets and 50-something CEO's sword-fighting on stage please.

More of this, please. Nintendo should never stop embracing their weird, wacky side.

 

[pixelation]

Eh, i don't trust Reggie at all. That said i would welcome a new Donkey Kong game with open arms.

 

[ReitStuff]

If there's no Metroid let's riot.

 

[Hilarion]

But no childish Nintendo bullshit with fucking puppets and 50-something CEO's sword-fighting on stage please.

What? That's the whole fun of watching Nintendo events. The puppets in 2015 were the best part of that show.

 

[pixelation]

But no childish Nintendo bullshit with fucking puppets and 50-something CEO's sword-fighting on stage please.

Agreed, it's a cringe show. I watched the stream last year... well i was watching it but i stopped. The cringe was too much.

 

[FTF]

All I want is Metroid. It's Metroid or bust for me with Nintendo this E3.

 

[what-ok]

Maybe FROM will create an exclusive IP.

Spoiler

I know it won't come true.

 

[Neoxon]

....they did that in 2013. With Pokemon X & Y.

I would love Pokemon on Switch but don't see it happening, but don't use this logic when they did HD models in 2013 in X&Y. (I'm also sure Pikmin 4 was just the 3DS game.)

Anywayz: Heres what I expect:
Smash 5. Yes 5. Theres no way Sakurai would ever do "just a port". Release may be next year.
Retro's game. Not DK or Metroid.
A new Mario VS DK game for Switch that noone cars about. Yes noone cars about it enough to spell cars right.
Mother 3 FINALLY...MAYBE???
VC. At long last we can play Super Mario Bros. on Nintendo Switch.
Zelda DLC Story is longer than BOTW DLC Story.
Axiom Verge developer hired to make new 2D Metroid.
Undertale
New Pushmo launching day of e3 as surprise.
Mario Maker 2 announced. (2018)

Hhmm...I'm actually having trouble making up predictions. Most of the stuff I cars about is already announced lol. I personally want a full on new ip horror game from Nintendo but don't see that happening.

The fact that the last of the Smash 4 Amiibos are still MIA points more towards a port than a sequel. Plus it's too soon after the end of Smash 4's DLC to do Smash 5.

 

[The Last One]

Pokémon Stars here we go.

 

[Son.Ralph.Funk]

Just let the 3DS die already. Seeing the WiiU get crumbs while 3DS got all the attention was sickening. I don't want to see Switch suffer the same way.

 

[TheDinoman]

Just let the 3DS die already. Seeing the WiiU get crumbs while 3DS got all the attention was sickening. I don't want to see Switch suffer the same way.

I mean, the 3DS sold way more than the Wii U.

 

[Plinko]

Few classics returning, couple of new 1st party IP's, additional BOTW content, Mario Odyssey and a few third party surprises would be exceptional.

But no childish Nintendo bullshit with fucking puppets and 50-something CEO's sword-fighting on stage please.

The constant demand for deadly serious conferences at a show about video games makes me laugh every single time.

 

[GuitarGuruu]

I'm thinking we'll see more on Mario, Xenoblade, etc. But also see some new projects announced such as hopefully Retro's.

As for Pokemon I want to say its still too early for them to announce it here. I have to imagine sales numbers for Sun and Moon on 3DS are still decent. Maybe have a direct in the summertime if Stars does exist for the Switch.

 

[MisterP]

What? That's the whole fun of watching Nintendo events. The puppets in 2015 were the best part of that show.

Wouldn't it have been nice if, you know.... the games were the best part of the show? They need to cut that nonsense out, its not as if it actually achieved anything for them sales or credibility wise.

If Sony or MS done it they would have been torn limb from limb but Nintendo gets a free ride.

 

[TheDinoman]

I kinda long to see Kaz Hirai and Yoshida engage in a big anime battle similar to Reggie/Iwata.

If only to see the reactions from the Kaz Hirai Twitter account.

 

[Jorok Goldblade]

The fact that the last of the Smash 4 Amiibos are still MIA points more towards a port than a sequel. Plus it's too soon after the end of Smash 4's DLC to do Smash 5.

Smash 4 Plus, then an announcement that Sakurai is working on Kid Icarus Uprising 2.

 

[Ridley327]

Wouldn't it have been nice if, you know.... the games were the best part of the show? They need to cut that nonsense out, its not as if it actually achieved anything for them sales or credibility wise.

If Sony or MS done it they would have been torn limb from limb but Nintendo gets a free ride.

Nintendo did not get a free ride for E3 2015. They got reamed mercilessly for their showing.

 

[WhiteWaterM00se]

It is highly unlikely Nintendo talks about Mario Odessy, Smash Bros, Mario vs Rabbids and 2d Mario or Mario Maker. That is simply to much Mario for one event.

I think they talk about Mario Odessy, Mario Rabbids if real and smash. Smash will be a Jan 2018 game, I'm guessing. Giving Arms a holiday to build its sales.

 

[pixelation]

Wouldn't it have been nice if, you know.... the games were the best part of the show? They need to cut that nonsense out, its not as if it actually achieved anything for them sales or credibility wise.

If Sony or MS done it they would have been torn limb from limb but Nintendo gets a free ride.

I felt so uncomfortable watching the stream, i felt like the nerdiest nerd ever. I don't know... it was like a man-child fest... i don't know i really disliked it and i won't see their shows live no more, just gameplay trailers and such (flashbacks of Myamoto with sword and shield *shudders*).

 

[SuperSah]

animal crossing switch pls

 

[valeo]

Wouldn't it have been nice if, you know.... the games were the best part of the show? They need to cut that nonsense out, its not as if it actually achieved anything for them sales or credibility wise.

If Sony or MS done it they would have been torn limb from limb but Nintendo gets a free ride.

FUN IS NOT ALLOWED.

THIS. IS. VIDEO GAMES.

p.s. Seems like it's panning out so far! Switch doing well. Zelda one of the best games of all time. Tick and another tick. Of course, that doesn't matter, because they did some silly Nintendo stuff.

The day Nintendo stops being stupid at conferences is the day video games die.

 

[Neoxon]

Smash 4 Plus, then an announcement that Sakurai is working on Kid Icarus Uprising 2.

That brings up a good point. If Smash 4 Deluxe is a thing, what would Sakurai be working on if it's not that?

 

[Dark Cloud]

Wouldn't it have been nice if, you know.... the games were the best part of the show? They need to cut that nonsense out, its not as if it actually achieved anything for them sales or credibility wise.

If Sony or MS done it they would have been torn limb from limb but Nintendo gets a free ride.

Nice to see how much of a troll you are. Grow up.

 

[Neoxon]

Wouldn't it have been nice if, you know.... the games were the best part of the show? They need to cut that nonsense out, its not as if it actually achieved anything for them sales or credibility wise.

If Sony or MS done it they would have been torn limb from limb but Nintendo gets a free ride.

 

[Deadpool_X]

Metroid, Smash, Mario Odyssey, Pikmin 4, Mother 3, VC including GCN and DC, Skyrim preorder comes with Fallout 3, BG&E2, Eternal Darkness 2, Dark Souls Trilogy, Kingdom Hearts 1.5 + 2.5 HD....you know, nothing big.

 

[Kyzer]

But no childish Nintendo bullshit with fucking puppets and 50-something CEO's sword-fighting on stage please.

Youre right e3 is serious business, I miss when they used to give us reviews of their quarterly sales and show us financials w/ pie charts. Tired of this "fun" bullshit, i am a grown ass man and when I watch my video game enthusiast convention keynotes I want to be treated with respect god damnit!

 

[Toxi]

But no childish Nintendo bullshit with fucking puppets and 50-something CEO's sword-fighting on stage please.

Those things are perfectly fine. Nothing wrong with having fun and being "childish".

They only come across as self-indulgent when the content is anemic. Like in E3 2015.

 

[yuraya]

Maybe FROM will create an exclusive IP.

Spoiler

I know it won't come true.

People always wanted a science fiction souls game.

Well Metroid could be that game

 

[DMONKUMA]

People always wanted a science fiction souls game.

But we already are getting one. It's called Surge.


On the topic of presentation...if Nintendo did something similiar to Sony's 2016 conference then I feel that would be fine.

 

[BY2K]

Wouldn't it have been nice if, you know.... the games were the best part of the show? They need to cut that nonsense out, its not as if it actually achieved anything for them sales or credibility wise.

If Sony or MS done it they would have been torn limb from limb but Nintendo gets a free ride.

Sony started their conference last year with about 5 minutes of orchestra and everyone was losing their mind with how good it was.

 

[Fanuilos]

Wouldn't it have been nice if, you know.... the games were the best part of the show? They need to cut that nonsense out, its not as if it actually achieved anything for them sales or credibility wise.

If Sony or MS done it they would have been torn limb from limb but Nintendo gets a free ride.

What are you talking about? The past couple years Nintendo has dedicated a couple days of live streaming their games of E3. That's a pretty unusual thing for other companies to do. Sure the puppets were silly, but it's silly to reduce their E3 showing(s) to just that one thing.