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MCV: Mario & Pokemon coming within 6 months of NX launch, 3rd parties, exec comment
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I guess Nintendo got 3DS-to-NX connectivity to work (which was my main concern about a potential Sun/Moon port). Though seeing as this is within a 6-month window, this could be for Gen 7's sequel game instead. Either way, if this is true, I'm glad that Game Freak's actually being proactive with new hardware for once.
Though Mario also being within the NX's first 6 months is rather insane.
Though Mario also being within the NX's first 6 months is rather insane.
sammyCYBORG
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Totally agreed.
True, but this would splinter their userbase and I know that's not something Game Freak would do.
Yeah whoops, I just looked at the dates again. Gen V started a few months before 3DS release and only had one other game 1.5 years later. That's pretty much the same situation as we're in right now. In my mind I kinda put Gen IV and V together, since they look so similar...
No. They should stagger their releases. Have a couple big games at launch, and then gradually release the rest throughout the year.
Hot Coldman
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Not if they announce it after the 3DS games are out! mrburns.gif
I'm expecting a new type of 3D Mario game on the NX, given the pattern of 2 games per new structure (Sunshine/64, Galaxy 1+2, 3D land + World) and Miyamoto's comments.
So that they have nothing for 6 months again?
Sounds a bit strange, but if it's Pokémon "Eclipse" maybe...
That would also mean that Mario comes out in september. Not believing this rumor for now.
That would also mean that Mario comes out in september. Not believing this rumor for now.
Pokémon DOck
To be fair, perhaps Nintendo & Game Freak found a way to allow for local trading between the 3DS & the NX. The uncertainty of that feature was the main reason why I thought that an NX port was unlikely (well, that & Game Freak's history with taking their time adopting new hardware).
Exactly. They do not want to cannibalise their own sales of their own big titles at launch. A consumer can only purchase so many games on the 'average' disposable income.
And, as Nibel highlights, they still need to pace their titles out so there is a steady stream of releases throughout the console's lifetime.
It'd be the online that needs to be combined, too. If they can do cross platform play between 3DS and NX without needing any extra hoops to be gone through, then it's possible. However, is that really likely?
Shuffle NX or Typing Adventure NX. I'd be fine with both
About the new Mario game.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/06/16/e3-2016-nintendo-a-new-kind-of-mario-is-coming
Miyamoto said:
http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/06/16/e3-2016-nintendo-a-new-kind-of-mario-is-coming
Would be a solid way to scare away every 3rdparty from releasing launch software for this thing.
I am thinking this might be the case.
That's why I'm still a bit hesitant to buy into this rumor (more so considering how dated the 3DS's online infrastructure is), but I wouldn't put it past Nintendo to figure this out.
This would make sense. It would be nice if MCV could elaborate on what they've heard.
Seeing how each Pokemon spin off games are selling worse after each sequel I hardly think it will be one. If NX can be played on TV I think a real Pokemon game would sell gang busters on NX.
And a NSMB game? It will sell even worse than the Wii U NSMB since the franchise has been on a downward spiral. If they make it a pure 2D game or a new 3ad game I think it will sell great
And a NSMB game? It will sell even worse than the Wii U NSMB since the franchise has been on a downward spiral. If they make it a pure 2D game or a new 3ad game I think it will sell great
That kinda seems like a necessary evil at some point seeing as how the 3DS will be replaced 4 months after the gen starts.
The difference is that they can still make games with a more home experience in mind, like Zelda. A 3d marioland variant instead of a new actual 3 platformer. Or even a 2D scroller.
kuroneko0509
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pokemon snap nx. believe
There are no rules with Game Freak anymore, they've broken every pattern except the mid gen platform jump at this point.
Six months is what I'd question, a mid gen jump I could understand because Nintendo needs to go all in on MX, but less then a year after Sun and Moon? Holiday 2017 seems like the natural point for a third version(s).
(I don't think remakes are coming anytime soon)
Six months is what I'd question, a mid gen jump I could understand because Nintendo needs to go all in on MX, but less then a year after Sun and Moon? Holiday 2017 seems like the natural point for a third version(s).
(I don't think remakes are coming anytime soon)
Dark Cloud
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The problem I've had with this is every generation it's pretty much always been a new 3D Mario game lol.
But the issue is that by the time the NX drops, most of those who would want Sun/Moon would have already gotten one or both of the games. Or if you want to flip the script, the announcement of an NX port a month before the game's launch would completely throw the 3DS version under the bus (& unlike Zelda: BotW, both versions wouldn't come out at the same time).
Can we pretend these never happened and skip straight to the Black and White remasters.
"Eclipse"
Thats not what the article states at all....
Not to mention that Nintendo is developing games for smartphones and that audience anyway.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Cannibalizing sales is a bad idea. Spreading out key titles is a much smarter business decision. NX needs a steady stream of software.
If it's Holiday 2017, then a Gen 8 wouldn't be out of the question (assuming that they're working on Gen 8 right now alongside Gen 7). This would allow for the Diamond/Pearl remakes to be released around Holiday 2018.
Theanine3D
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I've heard the claim that Nintendo supposedly avoided releasing anything major for the Wii U at launch to let 3rd parties have the spotlight.
If that's true, it backfired massively. People buy Nintendo consoles for Nintendo games. If those games aren't there, people don't buy the console, and therefore won't buy any third party games that happen to also be there. And that's exactly what happened with Wii U. Pikmin 3 getting delayed almost a year past launch really hurt perception of the console.
I've never ever heard of a developer who actually said "Nintendo's quality scares me and makes my games look like crap, So I won't bother with their platforms." It seems like a made-up bogeyman to me.
Dark Cloud
Member
How's that a mistake? Plus it said smartphone gamers and core gamers they're going for.
sammyCYBORG
Member
God I can't wait to see what they'll come up with.
Mario and Zelda used to be equal for me, but it's amazing how over the last decade the Zelda franchise has dropped in quality so much while the Mario games are insanely consistent.
I am excited for Breath of the Wild though.
Milly Osworth
Member
Nintendo is going to release their big franchises on NX? I am shocked!!!
Game Freak may very well skip the sequel game altogether, as they've done with X/Y.
They can't cut Gen 7 short like that. Pokémon is a cross-media machine. They would have to cut the anime season short too. Ash needs to lose in the league first, y'know.
I suppose pumping out a sequel in a year wouldnt be that hard. But the splitting up the userbase will be interesting to see them solve. Honestly I hope they expand on what this rumored Pokemon is.
Also consider that Alola isn't structured like the average Pokémon region (I.E. No Alolan Pokémon League), so Ash could get through the 4 Island Trails in a season depending on how well they pace the episodes.
Pokémon would be the big surprise, considering that Sun/Moon are coming out this November.
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