Sigh, JPRGfan has a point. :(

All the evidence so far points to 2020 being a complete wasteland for the Switch. They have literally nothing dated passed March 20th, and it's March 4th. This is Wii U 2016 levels of terrible.

The lack of a general Direct since September proves they are more than willing to starve and mistreat their loyal fanbase for no reason, I suspect they'll do the same with games and just blame it on COVID-19.

Time will tell if your right.
I suspect all the big announcements are basically done, though.

BoTW2, Prime 4, ect.... those are big games and they where announced basically the first year of the Switch (right?).

I think Switch run ends like the Wii U's on Zelda - Breath of the Wild.
Ei. BoTW 2, will launch in say ~2022.... just before a Switch 2 is revealed (and be cross gen).

"Those aren’t the only two games in development."

ofc not, Im not saying so either, or your mis-understanding me.
Im talking about "big" titles of noteworthy caliber.

Soz :-p I just saw that video I embedded in the OP and decided to make the OP. Later on added the questions at the end to give the thread a purpose.

I initially was just going to put the years... even added 2020 as a joke.

But decided to include a positive option for the long years ahead this little hybrid has in it.

2019 for me. Astral chain is already enough for that. Fire emblem three houses was a bit disappointing compared to 3DS titles in my opinion but still a very solid game. I didn’t like Zelda BOTW and still haven’t finished it because I hated breakable weapons mechanic and small dungeons so I don’t share the same hype about 2017 as many others here. I’m still eager to try link’s awakening as a Switch Zelda game. I think I’ll like it way more than BOTW as it is closer to classic Zelda games.

Best year for me is 2017 hands down, followed by 2019 and 2018.
For 2020 I fear that if we don't get a Direct in March, then it will be another slow year like 2018 with few first party games and Wii U ports, maybe a little surprise by the end of the year, probably Bayonetta 3, but not much else.

1) I cant remember that far back, and doubt that I said such.

2) thanks for actually replying something "real" instead of just quoteing to shit post me.
"because Nintendo always has more games to release in the second half of the year than in the first half."

Thats a valid reason, you guess theres more to be announced. Thats ofc is no more valid than my thinking they wont (announce big IP exclusives soon).
Both of us are just guessing. Your guess shouldnt allow you to name call people.

3) "Furthermore, you commit the rookie mistake to expose yourself by putting Xbox over Switch in terms of exclusives."

Where did I do that? Because I assume Xbox Series X launch, will mean Xbox has more "big" exclusives in 2020 than Nintendo does?
You dont expect with the launch of a new console, that Xbox and 3rd party big IPs at launch, will be higher than what Switch recieves this year?
Im not a nintendo hater, or a xbox fanboy...... isnt this just common sense? you dont launch a new console without anything to show for it.

I know here on this forum, Halo isnt a "big" deal anymore.... but surely its bigger than getting Animal crossing right?
Xbox bought alot of studios, Im sure a few of them will have something near launch to show.

"If there was someone who had doubts about your agenda in this thread, said doubts are certainly washed away now."

^ this sh*t should stop.
You cant have a civil conversation with anyone here, without people going "you have a agenda".

What the hell.

I think "starve and mistreat" are an over-exaggeration.

Here's a list of things that happened since the early September Direct:

- The huge list of September releases (i.e., Daemon x Machina, Link's Awakening remake, Dragon Quest XI S, etc.).

- Luigi's Mansion 3 in October and Pokemon Sw/Sh in November

- Nintendo Switch had a dominant Black Friday and Holiday season

- A Nindies presentation occurred a few days before the Game Awards

- A new trailer for NMH3, Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 DLC, and Bravely Default II were announced at the Game Awards

- Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Encore released in January

- Pokemon Mystery Dungeon remake was announced in January and will release this week. Pokemon Sw/Sh DLC announced in the same presentation

- The 5th figher in the Fighter's Pass was announced along with the fact that 6 new characters will be part of Vol. 2 the week after the Pokemon Direct

- Fire Emblem Three Houses DLC was announced after the Smash Bros. presentation

- Multiple games have released between January and now (i.e., Dark Crystal, Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection, DMC 3: Special Edition, Warface (ftp), Brain Age in Japan, etc.)

- Animal Crossing just had its own Direct and a huge booth in PAX East

So I find it hard to believe anyone would be "starved or mistreated" from all of this. I haven't even completed all of the games I am currently playing like Fire Emblem, Pokemon, or XC2.

I get that you want more info on release dates after Animal Crossing, but Nintendo will release more info when they are ready to do so.

Also, I would not take the COVID-19 lightly. Japan has closed multiple schools due to this. Production of hardware has slowed down due to factories in China having to stop work in relation to the virus.

Edit: Forgot to mention Metro Redux and Under Night ReBirth are also notable games that just released.

Edit again: Just keep in mind, their next fiscal year will not start until the start of April so they are pretty much finishing their fiscal year strong with Animal Crossing New Horizons.

I just don't remember it even being this dead silent with the Switch before, 2018 and 2019 both had general Directs in January/February and we at least had release dates/months for major titles beyond just 15 days out. It's getting so hard to retain hope when they're behaving exactly as if they have nothing coming this year after a game that launches in 2 weeks.

This feels exactly like how 2011 and 2016 felt, where we just kept waiting for announcements that never came.

I'm trying. I'm really trying. But damn, would it kill them just to give us an outline of what's coming in April-June? I don't see why they can't just drop a Direct like last year's February one, that was awesome, plus they could even use it to give AC another plug. There just doesn't seem any reason for them to hold out like this, it's not like people are gonna not buy AC if they know what games are coming for the next 6 months. It makes zero sense.

It has been an amazing three years, and a fantastic primary console for me since launch. Being able to play console games on my TV or during my downtime at work has been a game changer for me in so many ways. Great 1st party games, along with some 3rd party collaborative releases such as Astral Chain, Mario Plus Rabbids, and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3, have really fleshed out a robust exclusive library for those that would choose to use it as a secondary device. Lets also not forget the select WiiU games that got a second chance at life, fantastic indie support, and a number of 3rd party multiplats as well.

Highlights for me include my game of the gen in Breath of the Wild, Fire Emblem Three Houses, and playing Witcher 3 again from start to finish thanks to portability you cannot effectively find anywhere else.

With many great games on the horizon, such as BotW2, Metroid Prime 4, Bayonetta 3, Xenoblade Remake, along with unannounced projects we have yet to uncover, the Switch still leaves gamers with a lot to look forward to.

Congrats Nintendo, the success is well deserved! While there are still a few things to improve upon, such as online, the Switch has truly changed gaming for me. As this is a time of celebration, I will leave it at that.