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[IntelliHeath]

Also, 2017 games only?

With very few 2018 titles.

 

[TheDinoman]

This is gonna be really disappointing, lol.

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

So is that a direct or what?

 

[MomoQca]

The focus on 2017 games only makes me even more confident in Xenoblade 2 coming out this year for all regions.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Why are people reading into the "2017 games part? We've been through this time after time. Focusing on 2017 doesn't mean they won't announce 2018 games or show 2018 games. Every E3 Nintendo shows a game coming in the following year.

 

[kuroneko0509]

glad to see there's both splatoon 2 & arms tournament

 

[DarkConfidant]

GAF is going to mad about that 3DS parts. You guys really want that system dead XD


Schedule cleared

 

[Tavernacle12]

Based on the wording it looks like the Nintendo Direct will only be focused on Switch. If so then GOOD. 3DS will get plenty of coverage via the Treehouse streams.

Yup! Probably just like how last year's was just Zelda but more announcements came during Treehouse. Also, I'm very happy to see Treehouse back again this year. I love it. Hopefully we get a good bunch of new game announcements.

 

[The Giant]

No funny video? That sucks.

Now that it's official. Time to take my day off work.

 

[Yukinari]

If they dont have animal crossing, pikmin 4 or mother 3 during the direct im already disappointed.

Oh and the treehouse will spend its time on 3DS games nobody wants.

 

[Big_Al]

I spent about 30secs there wondering why they had a grumpy frown monster face on their E3 poster before realising it was Mario's cap from Mario Odyssey.

 

[Dystify]

Why only games for 2017 won't they show something new? Major meh if so then.

I wouldn't count a few games releasing beyond 2017 out. 2017 still has unannounced games, too.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

Mario, Pokémon "star" and Rabbids Mario RPG. Its all they need. Systems will be sold.

And BotW DLC.

 

[j.rob]

Im ready.

 

[Exterminieren]

Specifically only mentioning 2017 games...

That doesn't sound promising. 2017 games only?

No.

Nintendo’s E3 activities kick off on Tuesday 13th June at 17:00 BST with its Nintendo Spotlight: E3 2017 video presentation. Available to view in local languages live at Nintendo of Europe’s E3 2017 website, this presentation will offer more details about Super Mario Odyssey and other Nintendo Switch games, with a focus on games launching this year.

The last Direct had a focus on Splatoon 2 and Arms, but it never stopped them from talking about other stuff.

 

[MisterR]

That doesn't sound promising. 2017 games only?

 

[Sylverstone14]

Kinda surprised they just announced it with a tweet, no video or anything.

Yeah, I was hoping for another Mega64 classic.

 

[SinCityAssassin]

CoroCoro already leaked

...why would CoroCoro be the outlet TPC would reveal Stars on when they can just reveal it themselves either at E3 or in their own direct.

 

[WhiteWaterM00se]

Do we think there is a chance the "Spotlight" is the replacement for Nintendo Directs? Hopefully it is at least 45 minutes long and discusses more than the games we already know about.

 

[KojiKnight]

So the E3 Direct will only feature Switch games? That's what it implies to me at least. Also the 2017 thing is curious, wonder if that means no titles whatsoever for 2018 will be discussed? Seems unlikely in my opinion, unless they are planning to host a series of directs in the second half of the year to detail 2018.

With big companies like EA just now pledging their support, they may need a few more months before they have anything solid to show, even if it's just pooping out ports for 2018.

 

[sinonobu]

Oh focusing on 2017 stuff... this gives me hope.

Fingers crossed for AC Switch

 

[KingBroly]

The last Direct had a focus on Splatoon 2 and Arms, but it never stopped them from talking about other stuff.

E3's different from Directs. They "rarely" go past the current calendar year.

 

[skypunch]

Xenoblade 2 2018 confirmed.

Spoiler

please be 2017. :

It's gonna be shown at E3 and will be getting a Treehouse Live demo. Soraya Saga is going to Los Angeles with Takahashi at E3 and she has tweeted she can't wait for June.

 

[13ruce]

Hopefully Animal Crossing Switch Announcement for 2018 at E3... It 4 years alrrady next year makes 5.

HD AC is something i must have

 

[Zedark]

No.

The last Direct had a focus on Splatoon 2 and Arms, but it never stopped them from talking about other stuff.

I see, so there will be 2018 titles. I expected as much, though I hadn't read that paragraph yet.

 

[Neoxon]

Mario, Pokémon "star" and Rabbids Mario RPG. Its all they need. Systems will be sold.

I wasn't expecting much from CoroCoro, as Gamefreak have been trying to one up the leaks anyway, so we should have heard news before then really.
I think if Stars is for Switch though, it is a big enough bomb for E3.

I mean, while TPC has historically revealed games on their own terms, others noted that TPC has embraced E3 little by likely over the years. Stars at E3 isn't likely (given how TPC has operated in the past), but I suppose it's possible.

...why would CoroCoro be the outlet TPC would reveal Stars on when they can just reveal it themselves either at E3 or in their own direct.

TPC usually tries to beat CoroCoro to the punch on news.

 

[True Fire]

This sounds terrible. A spotlight on 2017 games? They need a 2014 tier blowout.

 

[Little Mons†er]

Slaytendo gonna slayyyy.

Yaaaaaaaas gurl!

Slayyyy

 

[Dark Cloud]

So they're calling it Nintendo Spotlight now instead of Digital Event and it will be Switch games focused on 2017. That means they'll reveal games for 2018 also!

 

[KodaRuss]

Kinda dissapointing it is 2017 games only. Hopefully there will be some surprises.

 

[mickagau33]

The "2017 only" can be ok, great or disappointing. Disappointing if they don't make new big announcements. Great if they say "Hey, smash bros, pokemon and Animal crossing are all coming in 2017!". And OK if the new Mario is as impactful as BotW last year.

 

[13ruce]

This sounds terrible. A spotlight on 2017 games? They need a 2014 tier blowout.

Agreed they should go all out this E3 imo not just 2017 games.

 

[The Giant]

Treehouse Live is gonna be amazing this year.

 

[Lucifon]

Inb4 Xenoblade delay

Spoiler

Please prove me wrong Nintendo!!

 

[mclem]

Seems like it will be highly focused on Super Mario Odyssey, hope it doesn't mean there will be only a few games besides this one

I'd assume they're highlighting it by name just because it's the highest-profile known first-party game; in other words, I think the word choice is for promotional purposes rather than necessarily an explicit indication of a specific heavy focus on a single title. Compare and contrast with how the Zelda-focussed video last year was promoted.

 

[oti]

This sounds terrible. A spotlight on 2017 games? They need a 2014 tier blowout.

They said after Nintendo only showed Zelda in 2016 and did pretty OK.



I'm sure they'll show more. Everything will be OK.

 

[Nitpicker_Red]

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Beyond 2017+ upcoming games, actually I'd even expect a recap of games that are already out from them during the first Switch segment, to hammer down their launch lineup...

Edith: The tweet doesn't contain the "focus" part.

Join us during #E32017 as we bring you the latest on this year's #NintendoSwitch and #3DS games, including #SuperMarioOdyssey!

 

[tiebreaker]

come on Xenoblade 2, show me more.

 

[J@hranimo]

Good. 2017 games is what I want to see.

 

[black_clavus]

2017 only means there wont be a megaton or anything, still hyped tho but not so much

 

[Dark Cloud]

Kinda dissapointing it is 2017 games only. Hopefully there will be some surprises.

It's not only going to be 2017 games. It says "focus" man. We've been through this over and over already. They can announce 2018 games, but they have a lot to show for this year. It makes complete sense.

 

[Timbuktu]

Agreed they should go all out this E3 imo not just 2017 games.

I don't think 'winning' E3 is really all that important, at least for them it is not.

 

[zeromcd73]

No 3DS games in the main presentation sounds good.

Also it only says Nintendo will focus on titles releasing in 2017, not exclusively. They will totally drop some stuff about a title or two next year. I still remember that 3DS direct last year where they squeezed in 1~2 Wii U titles, anything can happen!

 

[Sammy Samusu]

Metroid or death. No Donkey Kong, please.

✊

 

[Tregard]

Focused on != exclusively on

They'll have a few "coming soon/2018" titles, no doubt

 

[mclem]

Metroid or death. No Donkey Kong, please.

"Well, you're in luck, AmyS, because we're going to give you exactly what you want.

Spoiler

Darksiders 2: Switch Edition

"

 

[Masagiwa]

The focus on 2017 games only makes me even more confident in Xenoblade 2 coming out this year for all regions.

Man I will be happy if that happens

 

[FelipeMGM]

Reggie statement about their E3 plans

“Our various E3 activities will showcase the next steps for Nintendo Switch, from a summer of social competitive gaming to a holiday season highlighted by a milestone Mario adventure,” said Reggie Fils-Aime, President and COO, Nintendo of America. “With Nintendo Treehouse: Live at E3, fans at home can watch in-depth gameplay of Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS games launching this year.”

 

[SinCityAssassin]

TPC usually tries to beat CoroCoro to the punch on news.

Or they can just announce it on their own right without CoroCoro's involvement.

 

[Gurish]

I can feel the upcoming disappointment from here, Mario is gonna rock but I don't feel they are ready to drop big surprises this year, they are gonna focus on the upcoming year line up mostly.