TDLink
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Sure, that's also a possibility. My point is I don't think it will be the "main game" for E3 2018. If it's not out by then, it will have a presence but it won't be the focus.
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What do you think the main game for Nintendo's E3 2018 will be?
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Sure, that's also a possibility. My point is I don't think it will be the "main game" for E3 2018. If it's not out by then, it will have a presence but it won't be the focus.
DecoReturns
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It's a better seller then Zelda And Splatoon (Splatoon will most likely become bigger tho)
Plus Smash 4 marketing and reveals were on point. There like a billion gaf threads on Smash during the time.
TDLink
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It's the first console Pokemon game, they will want it to be a big focus.
And they have said Pokemon might make 2018, so it's not impossible. Even if it doesn't, it would likely get pushed to spring 2019, which would still make it a good candidate to show at E3.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Retro's.
SuperLeviathan
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Nintendo's windows between announcement and release are much shorter now (Pokemon and Metroid are the exceptions, and both were explicitly done to placate the fans and communicate "Yes, the Switch IS getting them").
Smash being shown off at E3 and hitting in the fall isn't all that crazy, especially if it uses Smash 4 as bedrock, and ESPECIALLY especially if Pokemon and/or Metroid won't be ready in time.
Smash being shown off at E3 and hitting in the fall isn't all that crazy, especially if it uses Smash 4 as bedrock, and ESPECIALLY especially if Pokemon and/or Metroid won't be ready in time.
SuperLeviathan
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It's not totally unprecedented, though. Breath of the Wild skipped 2015.
SatoAilDarko
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They actually showed footage the E3 before. Metroid Prime 4 was a logo.
A better comparison would actually be SMTxFE which was also essentially just a logo.
That took over 2 years to be actually revealed.
Bobo Dakes
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Any implication you read that Prime 4 would come out 2018 was retracted a while ago.
Unless it's a big drastic change in the series (it won't be), there won't be that much emphasis on it. Remember how Sun/Moon demoed in 2016 (I literally fell asleep watching)? Besides, GameFreak usually presents Pokemon their own way.
Monkeyball
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Just Dance 2019
Probably either Smash, Animal Crossing, Retro's game, or Fire Emblem.
I'm not expecting either Pokémon Gen 8 or Metroid Prime 4 until 2019 (maybe later for MP4). And even then, TPC & Game Freak usually advertises Pokémon on their own terms. That's not to say that Gen 8 won't have a presence at its E3, but it may not be the focus.
I'm not expecting either Pokémon Gen 8 or Metroid Prime 4 until 2019 (maybe later for MP4). And even then, TPC & Game Freak usually advertises Pokémon on their own terms. That's not to say that Gen 8 won't have a presence at its E3, but it may not be the focus.
Bamboo 竹
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Smash Bros. probably.
Wouldn't Holiday 2019 make more sense given the last few mainline releases since they started to release the games around the same timeframe in all regions?
foxuzamaki
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smash 4 hyping with gaf was some of my most favorite times
Metroid Prime 4 and Retro's new game. If they don't show anything for next year I'll be worried af.
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They'll definitely show something, but the way Nintendo presented MP4 last E3 didn't aspire confidence for a 2018 release. Even Fire Emblem Switch had a somewhat-nailed-down 2018 release timeframe when it was revealed.
AcademicSaucer
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Pokémon
Animal Crossing is a huge franchise for Nintendo but not a showcase title for E3. Animal Crossing Switch won't create the kind of excitement among attendees that leads to 2+ hour lines like Nintendo has had for the last 2 E3s with Zelda BOTW and Mario Odyssey. It would take Prime 4 or Smash or something else, not a very laid back, casual, chill game like AC.
JustSomeone
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Metroid prime 4
Still don't know what Retro are doing, Pokemon will never be a main game demonstrated at E3 for Nintendo, Metroid will probably only get a teaser or something.
There's very little else we know about Nintendo's output for 2018. Pikmin exists (for Switch?) and I assume Animal Crossing will be coming along the way too (please. I want a Switch HD version!). Smash Bros I can't see being shown for another year or two at least. Oh Yoshi, Kirby and Fire Emblem are there too.Possibilities of another Mario Maker game?
It'll likely be a mixture of the above plus maybe a new title. Main title wise not sure if Nintendo will have one to show which will be of the same calibur as Breath of the Wild/Mario Odyssey.
There's very little else we know about Nintendo's output for 2018. Pikmin exists (for Switch?) and I assume Animal Crossing will be coming along the way too (please. I want a Switch HD version!). Smash Bros I can't see being shown for another year or two at least. Oh Yoshi, Kirby and Fire Emblem are there too.Possibilities of another Mario Maker game?
It'll likely be a mixture of the above plus maybe a new title. Main title wise not sure if Nintendo will have one to show which will be of the same calibur as Breath of the Wild/Mario Odyssey.
Nitty_Grimes
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Super Mario Odyssey 2
e3 2018 could be massive - there def wont be just "one" big game - too much going on.
Prime 4, Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem + Smash Bros are likely.
So are Pikmin 4, Retros Next Game, Luigis Mansion 3 by NLG etc.
Dont think we will see Pokemon at e3 - with the way Switch is performing i dont see them unveiling/releasing a new title next year.
Prime 4, Animal Crossing and Fire Emblem + Smash Bros are likely.
So are Pikmin 4, Retros Next Game, Luigis Mansion 3 by NLG etc.
Dont think we will see Pokemon at e3 - with the way Switch is performing i dont see them unveiling/releasing a new title next year.
Pancakes R Us
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Hah, this made me laugh.
I hope Nintendo takes a few more risks with new stuff like Splat and Arms, alongside their usual games. I'm not a fan of Smash but I reckon they should try to knock that out by end of Q1 2018 if it's gonna be a port job with extras like MK8D.
Hopefully Retro's new game...
