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What are your realistic guesses for 'launch window' games for NX by Nintendo?

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Shaanyboi

Banned
With the NX reveal encroaching upon us, the time for fun speculation is shrinking slowly. We seem to have a gradually forming image of what NX may resemble, but obviously at the end of the day, the games are what's going to sell this thing.

But before we get into the guesses, let's take a look at Nintendo's own previous launch games.
- these are games that came out within the first 6 months of the system's release, because with Nintendo, "launch window" can mean fucking anything....
- for simplicity sake, we're going to limit these games to the North American release
- only talking about games published by Nintendo on their platform

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NES - Oct 18, 1985
Baseball
Clu Clu Land
Duck Hunt
Excitebike
Golf
Gyromite
Hogan's Alley
Ice Climber
Kung-Fu
Pinball
Soccer
Stack-Up
Super Mario Bros.
Tennis
Wild Gunman
Wrecking Crew


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Game Boy - July 31, 1989
Super Mario Land
Alleyway
Baseball
Tetris
Tennis


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Super NES - Aug 19, 1991
F-Zero
Pilotwings
SimCity
Super Mario World
Super Tennis (within 3 months of NA launch)


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Virtual Boy - Aug 14, 1995
...
...
...what's the point?


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Nintendo 64 - Sept 29, 1996
Pilotwings 64
Super Mario 64
Wave Race 64 (within 2 months of NA launch)
Killer Instinct Gold (within 2 months of NA launch)
Cruis'n USA (within 3 months of NA launch)
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (within 3 months of NA launch)
Mario Kart 64 (within 5 months of NA launch)
Blast Corps (within 6 months of NA launch)


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Game Boy Color - Nov 18, 1998
Tetris DX
Pocket Bomberman
Centipede
Game and Watch Gallery II
Wario Land II (within 5 months of NA launch)

*details are pretty poorly documented about GBC launch games


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Game Boy Advance - June 11, 2001
F-Zero: Maximum Velocity
Super Mario Advance
Mario Kart: Super Circuit (within 2 months of NA launch)
Advance Wars (within 3 months of NA launch)
Golden Sun (within 5 months of NA launch)
Wario Land 4 (within 5 months of NA launch)


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Gamecube - Sept 14, 2001
Luigi's Mansion
Wave Race: Blue Storm
Super Smash Bros. Melee (within only 2 weeks of NA system launch)
Pikmin (within only 2 weeks of NA system launch)
NBA Courtside 2002 (within 4 months of NA system launch)


latest


Nintendo DS - Nov 21, 2004
Super Mario 64 DS
WarioWare: Touched! (within 3 months of NA launch)
Yoshi Touch & Go (within 4 months of NA launch)
Pokemon Dash (within 4 months of NA launch)
Polarium (within 5 months of NA launch)


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Wii - Nov 19, 2006
Excite Truck
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Wii Sports
WarioWare: Smooth Moves (within 2 months of NA launch)
Wii Play (within 3 months of NA launch)
Super Paper Mario (within 5 months of NA launch)
Mario Party 8 (within 6 months of NA launch)


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Nintendo 3DS - March 27, 2011
Nintendogs + Cats: French Bulldog & New Friends
Nintendogs + Cats: Golden Retriever & New Friends
Nintendogs + Cats: Shiba & New Friends
Nintendogs + Cats: Toy Poodle & New Friends
Pilotwings Resort
Steel Diver
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D (within 3 months of NA launch)
Star Fox 64 3D (within 6 months of NA launch)


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WiiU - Nov 18, 2012
New Super Mario Bros. U
Nintendo Land
Sing Party
Lego City Undercover (within 4 months of NA launch)





SO...

With all that reminiscing out of the way, let's consider Nintendo's twelfth piece of hardware (not including revisions). And both handheld and consoles are counted considering this really might be the end of that separation between Nintendo's two divisions, while occupying both spaces. Obviously we can't account for what third parties will or won't be there, but for Nintendo, we do have afew clues.

Zelda: Breath of the Wild is an obvious one. We still aren't 100% sure if Pikmin 3DS is in fact Pikmin 4 or a wholly separate game. And who knows what other surprises await us?

So time for the question - within the restrictions of a six-month "launch window", and assuming the rumors of a March 2017 release are true, what do you realistically foresee as Nintendo's own launch titles for NX?


Launch
- Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - while I want to commit to launch], I can't help but feel open to the possibility that this could slip somewhere within those first 3 months
- unique unpredictable launch software to further sell hardware concept, and appeal to the casual consumer
- Super Smash Bros. "complete edition" - all WiiU/3DS content combined into a single package

Launch window
- Pikmin 4
- Mario Maker NX?
- WarioWare


With that said, I also don't think we'll be left without some tease of Nintendo's remaining announced games...


If we don't see these upon the reveal, I'd also assume that either by launch or E3 acouple months later, we will have proper announcements for:

-Retro's project
-Mario NX
-Mario Kart 9 (it's already been 2 over years, it's probably gonna start getting close to another Mario Kart reveal, atleast by June of next year)
-surprise collaboration
 
Jawmuncher

Jawmuncher

Member
Smash with all DLC and combined with some 3DS exckusives and snake I expect to be a day one for nx

I feel like with nx, Nintendo wants there to be no excuse of "not enough out yet" for launch.
 
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MacTag

Banned
Zelda BOTW, Smash for NX and Retro's F-Zero. Plus some 3rd party stuff (western kiddieware, Japanese coregames and curated indies).
 
cireza

cireza

Member
Same thing as Wii U :
A 2D Mario
A party game like Nintendo Land

And Lazy Third Party ports

Everything else : please wait :)
 
P

purseowner

Member
Launch Day:

Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Spla2oon
Mario Maker port
Smash port

Launch window:

Luigi's Mansion 3
Mario Kart 9
Pikmin 4

Late 2017:

New 3D Mario
 
K

KingBroly

Banned
- Breath of the Wild OR a 3D Mario game
- Smash Complete Port for NX w/additional features
- A Racing Game
- Mario Sports Superstars port
- Shovel Knight port
- Sonic Mania
it better
- DQX/XI (Japan)
- Monster Hunter Stories port
 
Baleoce

Baleoce

Member
It won't be, but F-Zero should be a launch game. I think that's how it best presents itself to consumers, and is also when it stands the best chance of selling. A fluid fast paced racer with tight gameplay that's secondary function is to act as a tech showcase for the system itself. I think that's why the SNES version was so well received all those years back.


Edit - Nearly forgot about f zero maximum velocity on the gba. But yeah, that's another example. It's clearly imo the best time to release that franchise. X and GX would likely have sold better at launch as well.
 
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Mr Swine

Banned
Gimme Dead Rising port Capcom and I'll buy it for a high price!

Also I expect

Zelda BoTW
New Super Mario Bros NX
Donkey Kong Country port from Wii U
 
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EhoaVash

Member
at launch

Zelda is day 1 obliviously

some casual ass game like animal crossing that links to a mobile game ( animal crossing mobile)

then the window will ~ Monster hunter what ever, dragon quest 11, Smash 4 Ultimate edition with 3D mario releasing holiday of 2017
 
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Deleted member 752119

Unconfirmed Member
Launch:

Zelda: BOTW
Wii U ports (some combo of, or possibly all, Splatoon, Smash and Mario Maker)
Probably some mini-game collection type thing that shows off the new hardware features
Pikmin 4

Launch Window:

Whatever retro's been working on
A new 3D Mario (that's probably fall though, not sure if that counts at launch window)
Animal Crossing (been a while and will tie in with the mobile game)
 
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Princess Viola

Member
Launch
- Breath of the Wild
- NSMB NX
- 'Gimmick' game showing off the features of the consoles
- Splatoon port, maybe a few other Wii U ports like Super Mario Maker

Launch window
- Pikmin 4
- Smash Bros 4 Complete Edition
- What Retro has been working on
- Animal Crossing NX
 
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18-Volt

Member
There were some surprising stuff at both Wii U and 3DS launches so I expect anything.

That being said, this are in my mind:

Launch day:
Breath of the Wild
Super Mario 3D World 2
Splatoon 2
Smash Bros Ultimate
Animal Crossing

Launch window:
Pokémon Arena
Wario Ware
Kirby
Fire Emblem
Mario Sports Mix 2

After the launch:
Kid Icarus by Platinum
Tomodachi Life
New IP from Retro
Mario Kart 9
Nintendo x Disney crossover game
 
S

Shaanyboi

Banned
dmaul1114 said:
Launch:

Zelda: BOTW
Wii U ports (some combo of, or possibly all, Splatoon, Smash and Mario Maker)
Probably some mini-game collection type thing that shows off the new hardware features
Pikmin 4

Launch Window:

Whatever retro's been working on
A new 3D Mario (that's probably fall though, not sure if that counts at launch window)
Animal Crossing (been a while and will tie in with the mobile game)
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If they launch the system in March, then "launch window" as defined by this thread would go on through September. But if they're going to launch a Mario game at any time, it's going to be their favorite weekend in November, right before Black Friday. That's a guaranteed Nintendo launch period...

Unless of course, they have nothing and instead just release a crappy Mario Tennis game. *sigh*
 
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ProtomanNeo

Member
All that I can think of has been mentioned, but I think will see quite a few new IPs their teams have had quite a bit of time, and with the new unified front of handheld and console I think this could be one of the most robust launch windows we've ever seen.

P.S. Super Castlevania IV was in the N.A. launch window.
 
S

Shaanyboi

Banned
ProtomanNeo said:
All that I can think of has been mentioned, but I think will see quite a few new IPs their teams have had quite a bit of time, and with the new unified front of handheld and console I think this could be one of the most robust launch windows we've ever seen.

P.S. Super Castlevania IV was in the N.A. launch window.
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Published by Konami. I limited the list to games only published by Nintendo, since third parties are going to be a wild card at NX's launch.
 
K

Kinsei

Banned
Zelda
Smash Bros Wii U port (Possibly with Smash 3DS content and a new character or two)
Pikmin 4
Animal Crossing
Hyrule Warriors Complete (Maybe)
Mario Maker port
Splatoon Port
A new small game like Captain Toad
 
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TEJ

Member
Launch

Zelda breath of the wild
Metroid Prime 4
Bayonetta 3
Kingdom Hearts 3
Pokemon Warm Sun/Cold Moon
Fallout 4

Near Launch

Donkey Kong Country Returns 3: This time, in space (david wise, grant kirkhope and yoko shimomura collab soundtrack)
Devils Third 2
Final Fantasy 15 ultimate edition
Mass Effect Andromeda
Final Fantasy 7 remake part 1
A new kirby game

This is me being realistic, if I wanted to be unrealistic i'd add in something like Shenmue 3 and a new Shadow Hearts game.
 
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LSauchelli

Member
Smash
Zelda
Mario Maker
Splatoon (no 2)
Mario Kart 8 (everything unlocked + battle courses)
Super Mario 3D World 2


If it's really also a handled, then I also expect:
Pokémon Sun & Moon
Monster Hunter
 
M

marmoka

Banned
Zelda Breath of the Wild (Obvious)
Splatoon NX (Full game)
Super Smash Bros 4 NX (All DLCs included + HD version of 3DS stages)
Mario Kart 8 NX (All DLCs included)
Xenoblade Chronicles X NX (Graphics upgraded, no more tiny text)
Pikmin 4 (We all know it exists)
New Super Mario World NX (I discarded Mario Maker NX because of the 3DS version)
NX party (Lately there's always some shitty casual stuff coming from Nintendo to show how "great" the hardware is)
Nintendoland NX (More casual stuff, they wouldn't release a console with just a single party game)
Wario Ware NX (2 party games are not enough for Nintendo)
Retro Studios game (More than 3 years since Tropical Freeze, probably new game moved to this console)
Pokemon-related game (Now that Pokemon Go has been a success...)
 
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E-phonk

Banned
First party
Launch
Zelda BotW
A mario game (either 2D or spinoff)
Super Smash Bros for NX
Wario Ware
Something to show the hardware

Launch window
Mario Maker NX (extra features, april)
Spla2oon (may)
Pikmin 4 (august)
Pokken Port (september)

Q4
Fire Emblem (october, shown early, compatible with mobile game)
Retro Game (nov, first shown at E3'17)
3D Mario (nov, shown before launch, not talked about until E3)
Animal Crossing (dec, shown early, compatible with mobile game)


(so 1 cross release (zelda), 9 new games, 3 ports in the first 9 months)

3rd party, first year:
DQ IX
Monster Hunter Stories
Monster Hunter 4complete or 5
Youkai watch
Hyrule Warriors 2
Lego Something
Fifa something
Just Dance
Ace Attorney Collection
Sonic
Shovel Knight Complete
Shin Megami Tensei or Etrian Odyssey sequel
Resident Evil Something
Minecraft
Terraria
 
S

Shaanyboi

Banned
It's funny so many people are suggesting Splatoon 2. Simply because (again, if we're going with a March release) the original won't even have been out for two years by that point. Not to mention the continued content roll-out months after release.

What's the fastest Nintendo has ever announced a direct sequel to one of their top-tier projects? Maybe Mario Galaxy (released Fall 2007) to Mario Galaxy 2 (announced E3 2009)?

I don't doubt Splatoon 2 is totally happening, I just feel it'll be a bit before we see anything from it.
 
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NintendosBooger

Member
Some of these responses surprise me.

They've been developing games for the NX the past 2-3 years, pulling teams from the Wii U and 3DS. I expect at least 5 new games (not Wii U ports) available for launch!
 
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Ck1

Banned
If we are just talking about Nintendo published games then,

Zelda BoTW
Luigi's Mansion 3
Mario Kart 8NX
SmashBros 4NX
Pikmin 4
XCX-NX
Nintendo Warriors(title maybe Fire Emblem or something)
Retro Studios title
Platinum games project(here's hoping)

That's all I'm trying to guess at the moment...
 
R

Regiruler

Member
Splatoon is currently dead content wise. For a game that lived on its frequent updates, the lack of new stuff is jarring.

They need to go to straight up sequel to keep it rolling.
 
E

E-phonk

Banned
Shaanyboi said:
It's funny so many people are suggesting Splatoon 2. Simply because (again, if we're going with a March release) the original won't even have been out for two years by that point. Not to mention the continued content roll-out months after release.

What's the fastest Nintendo has ever announced a direct sequel to one of their top-tier projects? Maybe Mario Galaxy (released Fall 2007) to Mario Galaxy 2 (announced E3 2009)?

I don't doubt Splatoon 2 is totally happening, I just feel it'll be a bit before we see anything from it.
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The first game was made from concept >> full game in 1 year.
 
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