curl-6 said:
I would disagree regarding software outlook; for the future as far as significant games there's the Diamond/Pearl remakes, (internet folks may complain but casuals don't care about graphics much and the nostalgia for these games is massive) Pokemon Legends Arceus, (looks a lot more like the kind of Pokemon game fans were wanting this gen so could pick up quite a few who skipped Let's Go/Sword & Shield/DP remakes) Metroid Dread, (looks like it could smash the series sales history and also could move systems as its a franchise not yet seen on Switch and has hardcore appeal) Mario Party Superstars. (Yes there's one on Switch already but never underestimate nostalgia, with this one bringing back boards and games from the N64 era which is considered the series golden age) There's also the cumulative effect of lots of other titles like Shin Megami Tensei V, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, No More Heroes 3, Project Triangle Strategy, etc. As far as BOTW2, the hype train hasn't really started yet, once it gets closer to release and more is shown it will kick into high gear, as happened with BOTW1 after E3 2016. I also seriously doubt Splatoon 3 will be held back by paid online when it's considered standard on all systems by now. I very much agree with you that Nintendo should make some acquisitions though; Monolith for example has proven to be an immense asset to them since their purchase in 2008. |
they should buy a few studios, true.
that being said, nintendo is VERY perculier about aquisitions, which is a good thing, but means that it does take forever to finally do it. they want to make sure the devs are basically OK in this change, basically. they want to ensure they get what they are buying entirely, no tjust the francises, but also, (actually, more importantly) the devs. and this is not easy.