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Nintendo Direct Speculation |OT4| The Sequel to OT3 is Now in Development.
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Maybe let's wait until Zippo actually gets something right.
Cause the info they have to deliver would take too much time in a single Direct. They will prefere to have a hype trailer during the General Direct and a extended look during the Dedicated one.
Both AC segments would serve different purposes. I'd agree that if we are getting the dedicated Direct first then an AC segment wouldn't be needed in the General Direct (which would be weird). That's why I prefer the 1st option (which gives a proper ramp up of info till launch)
If there's a general and AC direct this month, and Paper Mario and 2D Metroid are announced, yes.
Why you lying like that. Zippo is nobody, nothing. Dark Cloud is the only insider here.
It's entirely plausible preorders open in Japan with no new additional info on New Horizons. Back when Super Mario Maker 2's release date was announced, preorders opened in Japan with no need for additional infos (its release date was revealed on Twitter towards the end of April, shortly before the FY investor meeting IIRC). Then, the May 15th SMM2 Direct happened.
The hype for the game is so big by default that there's probably going to be no need for more infos to be released shortly before the preorders opening in Japan. Then, the (potential) AC Direct on February 20th will give an additional boost exactly one month from its release.
My guess is that the Direct will be announced on Wednesday so don't go too crazy if nothing is announced tomorrow.
They won't open the preorder via Twitter or else they would have already done it, the game is coming next month.
Even Chris is saying that a Direct is more likely.
With how it builds up on the technical foundation of BotW, I think your hope isn't completely unreasonable.
That's what the whole list is based on though. And every single thing about it was incorrect, aside from the Mario Kart 8 port after launch.
"#5 is not a first party character but is tied to Nintendo kinda like Bayonetta" (actually first party character)
"this direct (september one) has a showstopper (later said he meant Paper Mario)"
He's a good guy and probably has access to legit infos, and I definitely appreciate that he tells us stuff. But there's nothing wrong when people don't want him to be already considered as some big insider when he hasn't had the chance to get something right yet. Some people here already compare him to Zell lol
I would say assuming based on "presentation dates" is wrong. If we get a direct this week on the 6th, it's still going to break the record for days between general directs with 155 days. I would say this week is also more likely because of AC preorders opening on the 8th in Japan, which would be one day after the direct on the 7th in Japan.
Platinum's self-published games. "Platinum 4" certainly sounds like a callback to the Platinum Three, which was itself a callback to the Capcom Five.
Fair enough, I just think he's all us desperate fanboys have left.
Every once in a while Emily chimes in though.
You are thinking those leaks are based on complete knowledge of plans. Pratically no leak is made with that kind of knowledge and only knows what a person saw once in a tv or something like that since companies do not work with small employees knowing everything being made. Random employee kidnapping, remember?
With partial knowledge of the games, 3D Mario, Mario x Rabbids, Splatoon 2, Skyrim, Just Dance, Smash Ultimate, BotW, Mk8 Deluxe, Pokemon and Mario maker 2 (and probably xenoblade) were ALL being made at the same time.
And the sequels (specially in development stage) could pass for ports for the untrained eye or non complete information "smash bros coming soon" might turn into "smash bros port"
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Well, the preorder start date for both the game and the bundle has already been revealed via their social media channels, including Twitter. It's already known, so I don't understand the issue here (don't want to sound rude, I apologise if that's the case).
They will almost certainly show more of the game before preorders open in Japan. Likely in a direct, with a part in the Japanese direct that mentions that preorders open "tomorrow."
Is there a precedent for directs before pre-orders for a major first party release in Japan open up? Also, pre-orders are up in North America IIRC, don't know if that influences the chances.
You should read his post after that + what he was responding to.
We had someone say that Pokémon isn't first-party a few pages ago. In the garden of madness all words lose meaning.
I'm sorry, but only Paper Mario was brought up by him. Traditional Paper Mario this year will be nice for his non-existent track record once it's announced mind you.
2D Metroid comes from multiple other insiders before, and most people in this thread predicted a general Direct this month as well as an AC Direct.
What is The Platinum Three? Having trouble finding accurate search results.
It depends on the particular game, but it can be a factor. NA physical preorders are usually up as soon as a game is announced, but digital preorders are yet to open. That would probably come later in February, and may coincide with a dedicated AC direct.
The desperate struggle of some users is quite something to witness.
I want my boi Chibi-Robo to SURVIVE!oof chaos reignin in this thread like:
I just wanna see some more BoTW2 in the next direct. I don't wanna wait til E3 :(
Vanpool just finished Super Kirby Clash, get them on a Chibi-Robo for Switch, hopefully with ambition and taking the lessons learned from Zip Lash to heart. Skip may still be around but have been way too quiet. Get Kenichi Nishi back!
I'm still skeptical about a general direct this week, but a dedicated AC direct seems like a lock to me. Animal Crossing is a huge series, and considering MM2 got its own dedicated direct, it's not that farfetched to conclude that AC would also get its own.
their post definitely had a hint of just playing around, not meant to be taking seriously
Bayonetta, Madworld, and Infinite Space. This is the only existing web page I could find that mentions the term (and even it's archived):
Makes more sense for general direct followed by AC direct later. I would personally preferred a dedicated AC direct, but I think that comes later. AC won't be excluded from any direct Nintendo hosts before it comes out, so having a general direct with AC segment, then more in depth info on the game in a few weeks makes much more sense and follows the trends set by Nintendo.
TIL Madworld was a Platinum game. Loved that under-appreciated gem when I was younger! Thanks for the clarification
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