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[EruditeHobo]

Do we still trust Midori? Do we trust someone saying Midori went back to their group chat and mentioned Live a Live 2?

I'm sorry... FFTR, as in Final Fantasy Tactics Remake? Is this a real thing?

If so I'd love to get a look at it. Mostly because this IMO has an incredibly small strike zone and I'd love to know if they're going to fuck it up. I can't imagine what FFT is if it's not in that artstyle, and I wonder how "remake-able" that is.

 

[NecrosaroIII]

I'm sorry... FFTR, as in Final Fantasy Tactics Remake? Is this a real thing?

If so I'd love to get a look at it. Mostly because this IMO has an incredibly small strike zone and I'd love to know if they're going to fuck it up. I can't imagine what FFT is if it's not in that artstyle, and I wonder how "remake-able" that is.

Remaster. It's a holdover from the Nvidia leak.

 

[Bond007]

Bummer about the console aspect.
But i am excited to see what they are putting out for later in the year. Im not expecting much this close to a successor.

 

[Shifty1897]

Do we still trust Midori? Do we trust someone saying Midori went back to their group chat and mentioned Live a Live 2?

No way I believe this.

 

[sloppyjoe_gamer]

My predictions:

-Switch Price cut
-Zelda Wind Waker and Twilight Princess for Switch
-Metroid Prime: Echos announcement, and drop the same day
-Indie trash
-Their "one last thing" will be another Metroid 4 trailer with actual gameplay shown but no release date

They will not have any real new 1st party games (new 3d mario, etc..) as those are obviously coming as launch titles for Switch 2.

 

[Shifty1897]

I'm sorry... FFTR, as in Final Fantasy Tactics Remake? Is this a real thing?

If so I'd love to get a look at it. Mostly because this IMO has an incredibly small strike zone and I'd love to know if they're going to fuck it up. I can't imagine what FFT is if it's not in that artstyle, and I wonder how "remake-able" that is.

As I understand it, it's a remaster, not a remake. Supposed to be in the same vein as Tactics Ogre Reborn. Same team too, if leakers are to be believed.

 

[Jesb]

When are we expecting a full reveal of switch 2?

 

[Punished Miku]

When are we expecting a full reveal of switch 2?

10/31/24, the beginning of the 2nd year of Luigi and the Switch 2 reveal.

 

[Astral Dog]

When are we expecting a full reveal of switch 2?

They said in the second half of the year, im expecting the usual September date to be the host of the Switch 2 announcement, (but of course it could also be October-December, just at the earliest)

 

[EruditeHobo]

As I understand it, it's a remaster, not a remake. Supposed to be in the same vein as Tactics Ogre Reborn. Same team too, if leakers are to be believed.

Well that would be very welcome indeed.

 

[Varteras]

Peak

 

[Killer8]

Do we still trust Midori? Do we trust someone saying Midori went back to their group chat and mentioned Live a Live 2?

Why no I do not trust the man who pretended to be a Japanese woman for several years.

 

[THE DUCK]

Why the hell would they do that now that the hybrid approach worked so well for them? Insanity..

Not necessarily. You assumption runs on the idea that switch 2 has no competition this time around again and it's very unlikely that will be the case. There's no easy and clear road back to 130 million this time. Potential threats include those who just dont feel they need another handheld, phones, sony and or ms launching a handheld hybrid, and pc handhelds getting cheaper and easier to use. Diversifying thier offers brings more potential customers into play.

Adding a regular home console will allow them to broaden thier appeal amoung all gamers. The cost? Having to make 2 games at once, but this is very minimal as the architecture is similar, which it will be.

Not the same as previous generations where nintendos mobile hardware was drastically different and two seperate versions of games would have to be made, splitting team focus and resources.

If anything, if ms becomes 3rd party, the idea of a Nintendo console probably becomes way more likely. All games would be day and date on both systems.

 

[DryvBy]

I'm calling it now, we're going to see a new Donkey Kong. They are giving away retro avatars in the store if you play the NES version.

 

[Emedan]

Not necessarily. You assumption runs on the idea that switch 2 has no competition this time around again and it's very unlikely that will be the case. There's no easy and clear road back to 130 million this time. Potential threats include those who just dont feel they need another handheld, phones, sony and or ms launching a handheld hybrid, and pc handhelds getting cheaper and easier to use. Diversifying thier offers brings more potential customers into play.

Adding a regular home console will allow them to broaden thier appeal amoung all gamers. The cost? Having to make 2 games at once, but this is very minimal as the architecture is similar, which it will be.

Not the same as previous generations where nintendos mobile hardware was drastically different and two seperate versions of games would have to be made, splitting team focus and resources.

If anything, if ms becomes 3rd party, the idea of a Nintendo console probably becomes way more likely. All games would be day and date on both systems.

You're wack, Nintendo realistically have no competition in the handheld market. PC Handhelds are only for hardcore enthusiasts and phones have been used as a potential killer for 15 years now, it just isn't.

The next Nintendo console will be a hybrid.

 

[Luminoth-4545]

It's about time it was brought back!

 

[rubenburgt]

I just want 3 things:
1. Zelda windwaker HD.
2. Zelda Twilight Princess HD.
3. Xenoblade X

Just give me one of them, please

 

[Danjin44]

Give me new Monolith Soft game….pretty please!

Also…Astral Chain 2…Thank you.

 

[WhiteWaterM00se]

 

[Rentahamster]

It's hilarious how they have to manage expectations by specifically saying, "no guys, we're not announcing Switch 2 yet, please chill out"

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

New report by Nate the Hate that Fantasian will indeed make an appearance during tomorrow's direct.

 

[THE DUCK]

You're wack, Nintendo realistically have no competition in the handheld market. PC Handhelds are only for hardcore enthusiasts and phones have been used as a potential killer for 15 years now, it just isn't.

The next Nintendo console will be a hybrid.

Of course the switch 2 will be hybrid, but that doesn't keep them from launching a dedicated console that is far more powerfull.

Yes they have no real competition right now, but what do think happens if both Sony and Ms join in? You really think Nintendo isn't going to lose millions of units sold?
How would they make up that loss?

 

[Dacvak]

My predictions:

-Switch Price cut
-Zelda Wind Waker and Twilight Princess for Switch
-Metroid Prime: Echos announcement, and drop the same day
-Indie trash
-Their "one last thing" will be another Metroid 4 trailer with actual gameplay shown but no release date

They will not have any real new 1st party games (new 3d mario, etc..) as those are obviously coming as launch titles for Switch 2.

This seems like the most realistic prediction.

And honestly, as much as I’d want a new Mario game, I’d rather they save it for the Switch 2. I really want their next console to do well. The support for the Switch has been just phenomenal over these last 6-7 years. I really want that to continue, and I’m desperately hoping Nintendo doesn’t completely fumble the ball, like they did with the Wii U.

Of course, if Mario Kart 9 is a launch title on the Switch 2, that right there will probably be enough to kickstart their sales.

 

[Zannegan]

Of course the switch 2 will be hybrid, but that doesn't keep them from launching a dedicated console that is far more powerfull.

Yes they have no real competition right now, but what do think happens if both Sony and Ms join in? You really think Nintendo isn't going to lose millions of units sold?
How would they make up that loss?

I don't see what splitting their resources and relaunching into the stationary console market does to combat that.

If they need to diversify, a PC or mobile client would be a much safer bet with a lot smaller investment.

 

[Touch fuzZy. get BizZay]

skipping FF8 sucks

 

[Touch fuzZy. get BizZay]

I just want 3 things:
1. Zelda windwaker HD.
2. Zelda Twilight Princess HD.
3. Xenoblade X

Just give me one of them, please

I can't abide XCX on the switch 1, I think XCX will need to be on switch 2 because these half-assed ports run very poorly, even Xenoblade 1 Definitive Edition is a blurfest on that hardware.

 

[Arsic]

New report by Nate the Hate that Fantasian will indeed make an appearance during tomorrow's direct.

I’ll play this anywhere except mobile. So if it’s switch only then it’ll be the first time I’ve played on it since totk.

 

[Naked Lunch]

Switch 2 announced.
Launching with FZero GX2, Kid Icarus action/rpg, and Treasure returns with Sin and Punishment 3.

 

[WhiteWaterM00se]

PSA:

For all of you who haven’t played Fantasian, it has some rough spots on Apple Arcade, it has very difficult spikes in the later half of the game. Some needless grinding as well.

That said, it SHOULD have been a finalist for 2021 GOTY, and honestly, based on the games nominated, it would have WON!

It feels like a throwback game and feels like they took many of the systems in FFVII (PS1) and FFX (PS2) and made a Ghost in the Shell style game. No microtransactions, no BS. Just a straight forward game. There is a reason everyone who has played it says “DAY One purchase”.

It Mistwalker and Square ironed out the rough spots, it will be a GOTY nominee. If you grew up with a PS1 or PS2, you are in for a real treat!

 

[THE DUCK]

I don't see what splitting their resources and relaunching into the stationary console market does to combat that.

If they need to diversify, a PC or mobile client would be a much safer bet with a lot smaller investment.

Sony and Ms have proven there is still a very large group of console buyers who want something more powerfull/cutting edge.
Something you just can't get in a portable hybrid. So it gains them X percentage of a market they currently don't participate in.

Pc may be "safer" but requires producing on a platform you don't control and you have to give up a percentage of sales. Mobile just isn't conductive to their games and they already dabble in it.

 

[Touch fuzZy. get BizZay]

Switch 2 announced.
Launching with FZero GX2, Kid Icarus action/rpg, and Treasure returns with Sin and Punishment 3.

no they've specifically stated this direct will not mention switch 2

 

[DonF]

I just want 3 things:
1. Zelda windwaker HD.
2. Zelda Twilight Princess HD.
3. Xenoblade X

Just give me one of them, please

Just get a Wii u bruh lol

 

[NanaMiku]

Not only will it not be shown or have a teaser trailer, there will be no MENTION of the successor. They want to be clear as crystal on that point. Lol.

Yeah, they always mention that in every announcement.

 

[Fbh]

Not that exciting other than some potentially interesting third party announcements.
Don't expect anything major from Nintendo if it won't feature the Switch 2 and will focus on games coming out this year.

Maybe some of the missing WiiU games like Twilight Princess, Wind Waker or Xenoblade Chronicles X. Which I guess would still be pretty cool.

 

[EDMIX]

Wonder if Link Between Worlds or Kid Icarus: Uprising are able to escape the 3DS cemetery or that might be Switch 2.0 convos to be had?

Same.


Damn near one of the best Zelda games of all time.

I want a remaster of that, Spirt Tracks, SMTIV lol

 

[Touch fuzZy. get BizZay]

I guess in a way, the more underwhelming this direct is the better, since you want lots of resources committed to switch 2 games lol. So let's hope it's a really bad one?

Echoes Remastered coming out this year would be awesome tho

 

[RoboFu]

It's a red herring.. it going to all be about the switch 2.

 

[Isa]

PSA:

For all of you who haven’t played Fantasian, it has some rough spots on Apple Arcade, it has very difficult spikes in the later half of the game. Some needless grinding as well.

That said, it SHOULD have been a finalist for 2021 GOTY, and honestly, based on the games nominated, it would have WON!

It feels like a throwback game and feels like they took many of the systems in FFVII (PS1) and FFX (PS2) and made a Ghost in the Shell style game. No microtransactions, no BS. Just a straight forward game. There is a reason everyone who has played it says “DAY One purchase”.

It Mistwalker and Square ironed out the rough spots, it will be a GOTY nominee. If you grew up with a PS1 or PS2, you are in for a real treat!

Thanks for the impressions, I'd been interested in it for a while, if it comes to console I'd definitely get it day 1.

 

[Valedix]

Pokemon GBA/GB games for NSO please.

 

[Wastelander92]

Nintendo: No news about Switch successor
Direct chat: "Where Switch 2???" in all caps

 

[ManaByte]

Switch successor confirmed.

 

[hybrid_birth]

Switch successor confirmed.

Nintendo already confirmed switch successor is coming on Twitter. Not being shown tomorrow though.

 

[Blindy]

Level 5/Prof Layton coming in hard tomorrow. Dude isn't missing a chance to get on this Switch console with his own game.

 

[zokie]

Google Translated
Hello, this is Miyamoto. We will be broadcasting a Nintendo Direct tonight, but before that I would like to make an announcement.The release date for the new Super Mario animated movie in Japan has been set for April 24, 2026. We are working with the Illumination team to make it a fun movie, so please continue to look forward to it.

Google Translated
The news release "The Japanese theatrical release date for the new Super Mario animated film by Illumination and Nintendo has been set for April 24, 2026

April 3rd 2026 for the west

 

[MayauMiao]

I expect Switch price cut but no Switch 2 announcement until after Christmas.

 

[Touch fuzZy. get BizZay]

WOOO SWITCH SUCCESSA LFG

 

[NanaMiku]

Spamming Xenoblade X gif

 

[Dr. Wilkinson]

You're wack, Nintendo realistically have no competition in the handheld market. PC Handhelds are only for hardcore enthusiasts and phones have been used as a potential killer for 15 years now, it just isn't.

The next Nintendo console will be a hybrid.

It’s highly unlikely the Switch successor will sell as many units as the Switch family of systems. It will be extremely difficult for them to match the success they’ve had with the Switch.

Having said that, I think it has potential to do very well depending what new features it offers and if the software lineup throughout the lifespan can be as good or even somehow better than Switch 1.

Without knowing what Nintendo has planned, it’s hard to say beyond that. But if it’s just a much more powerful Switch, and doesn’t do anything else new or unique, a 130 mil install base seems unlikely to me.

But Nintendo’s been saying for years they want to avoid the usual pitfalls of platform transitions going off the Switch, so maybe they’ve got it all figured out

 

[Shifty1897]

My Bingo card if anyone else wants to play:

Nintendo Direct June 2024

Nintendo Direct June 2024 bingo card with Star Fox, New NSO Games, Xenoblade, Among Us, F-Zero, Paid DLC for a 2023 game release, Metroid, Another New GameCube Remaster, Fire Emblem and Beyond Good and Evil

bingobaker.com

 

[daclynk]

I kinda don't want MP4 to be on Switch. At this point it's better to be Switch 2 day 1 game IMO.