The Nintendo Thread of Existential Doom

[Aleryn]

It's mostly the right stick that hurts me in handheld mode, it's too far from triggers. Small hands! Besides that handheld is essential, even if I mostly use it on a TV anymore. I would have liked them to make a Switch Lite dockable, so maybe this time around...
it better be backwards compatible or I won't be buying one for awhiiiiile

 

[ShakeWell]

I have fights for the TVs, so both modes are a must have

I mean, the hybrid nature of the thing is pretty clearly a major factor in its success so I'd be fucking floored if they make successor and it doesn't do what the system is literally called.

I always play docked, because that fucking thing is NOT comfortable in my hands. Not like the GamePad was.

If the next Switch can improve that, I'll probably play it more.

Aside: The Joy-Cons aren't entirely uncomfortable, as I can hold them individually with no issue.

It loses HD rumble, but I highly recommend the Hori Split-Pad Pro.

 

[WildcatJF]

pretty much docked only at this point...having no joycons makes that pretty much the only option, haha.

 

[Johnny Unusual]

Undocked in a vehicle, usually playing an old school video game on Switch Online. At home, almost always docked.

 

[LBD_Nytetrayn]

I mean, the hybrid nature of the thing is pretty clearly a major factor in its success so I'd be fucking floored if they make successor and it doesn't do what the system is literally called.

I mean, that's what people said before the reveal of the Switch Lite.

Not that I'm expecting them to change it, but... Nintendo's gotta Nintendo sometimes.

 

[ShakeWell]

Right, but the Switch Lite was explicitly a lower-cost version of the existing thing, not The Next Switch. Like, there are also 3DS models without 3D.

 

[MetManMas]

Yeah, the Switch Lite is basically there as a cheaper handheld option to keep the kids buying Pokémon during this time when the handheld and console are one and the same.

 

[WildcatJF]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1701958929763172706

Nintendo Direct tomorrow @ 7am PST

 

[Issun]

I think they might talk about the new system? A Metroid Prime 2 shadow drop is also a definite possibility. Also possibly our first 3DS-to-Switch port? Still holding out hope for Wind Waker, Twilight Princess and Mario Galaxy 2.

My wild 'n spicy pick is Eternal Darkness Remastered out of nowhere.

 

[Octopus Prime]

I’m sitting here trying to manifest a Skies of Arcadia remaster with my will and vibes alone

 

[Issun]

I’m sitting here trying to manifest a Skies of Arcadia remaster with my will and vibes alone

It just got leaked pretty recently. I doubt it'll be officially announced before next year.

My 3DS port prediction has me thinking about playing Link Between Worlds on that shiny OLED screen and brother, it's a dream worth having.

 

[WildcatJF]

It just got leaked pretty recently. I doubt it'll be officially announced before next year.

Wait what

 

[Issun]

Wait what

Well, "leaked". I guess "rumor from a reliable source" doesn't actually count as leaking. Sorry.

 

[RT-55J]

Prediction: Metroid Prime 4 will not appear in this Nintendo Direct presentation.

 

[Issun]

One last prediction for funsies: FFT Remaster.

 

[ShakeWell]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1701958929763172706

Nintendo Direct tomorrow @ 7am PST

BEAT posted a hilariously fake "leak" that came from, I dunno, 4chan probably, on Bluesky yesterday and I just find myself wondering why people even make such obviously fake "leaks" anymore. Like, hey, 0% chance Nintendo is doing not one, but TWO things with F-Zero. At least make the shit believable.

Also, in the realm of extremely frivolous discontent, my ONLY meeting tomorrow is during the Direct.

 

[RT-55J]

Oh, of course Nintendo's not going to do two things with F-Zero. Clearly they are gonna do seven things:

- F-Zero GX HD with 30 player online play
- F-Zero X Expansion Kit on NSO
- F-Zero GP Legend on NSO
- F-Zero Climax on NSO
- Zero Racers (VB) on NSO (no other VB titles will be on there at the current time)
- F-Zero 10 (Switch)
- Captain Falcon's Twister Race will be ceremonially launched into the sun

Source: trust me 😎

 

[ShakeWell]

Seems legit.

 

[Octopus Prime]

The soundtrack to Madworld showed up in my YouTube algorithim recently, so… why not a Madworld remaster?

 

[RT-55J]

Prediction: Metroid Prime 4 will not appear in this Nintendo Direct presentation.

Correction: My source clarified by saying that we will not see Metroid Prime 4 in the Direct in a form we would expect. Rather, we will see the first trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Sheegoth-Septogg Farms, coming Spring 2025. Please look forward to it.

 

[BEAT]

I’m sitting here trying to manifest a Skies of Arcadia remaster with my will and vibes alone

NO.
YOU'RE NOT ALONE

 

[BEAT]

BEAT posted a hilariously fake "leak" that came from, I dunno, 4chan probably, on Bluesky yesterday and I just find myself wondering why people even make such obviously fake "leaks" anymore. Like, hey, 0% chance Nintendo is doing not one, but TWO things with F-Zero. At least make the shit believable.

I found it in the replies to a Zelda YouTube guy who I'm pretty sure is actually insane.

So it's absolutely a quality source and I trust it fully.

 

[BEAT]

What the fuck F Zero 99 was real?

 

[Beta Metroid]

Thousand Year Door!

New Wayforward Contra!

 

[Lokii]

F-Zero 99 is a pretty cool idea.

I had a feeling they were working a TTYD remake or port or something. The time felt right, and so it was! Very happy to see its return.

 

[Falselogic]

F-Zero 99 is a pretty cool idea.

I had a feeling they were working a TTYD remake or port or something. The time felt right, and so it was! Very happy to see its return.

hard to get excited about this. Seeing how long Mario 35 lasted...

 

[Lokii]

Well, Mario 35 was specifically for the anniversary and they were upfront about how it was a limited time thing.

 

[spines]

but it shouldn't have been. i hope they do mario 40 and keep it permanent

 

[spines]

japanese direct had shiren 6 and a new title from onion games (moon), "stray children". between those, splatoon automata, and saga, this one was my direct

 

[balder the brave]

I get the sense most people want to play AAA 3D action games. The top-selling games mostly fall into that category, for both Nintendo and other developers.

Does it seem that Nintendo's game roster is kind of imbalanced? Lots of puzzle games and light RPGs? And the action games that do exist are largely 2D or indie?