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Lonely_Dolphin on 08 March 2018
Nautilus said:
Lonely_Dolphin said:

Like I explained, the point you were trying to make is moot, so I was responding to the implications that we should raise our expectations.

I don't think being disappointed and let down is fun, certainly not moreso than being surprised, but to each their own. Okay I'll admit, it is kinda fun seeing the crying n whining after every Nintendo event about X game not being there. And speak for yourself, I used to hype up directs and such, only to look like a fool afterwards, but after E3 2015 I've been keeping my expectations mellow and have hardly been so disappointed. The last direct for example, the biggest highlight to me was Kirby release date, but I still thought the direct was fine. Pre-E3 2015 me woulda been crying about Animal Crossing.

Or you can just respect that not everyone wants to do that.

I never said I thought whoever does that was a fool, or something of the like.I just said that it was likely that we would get more than what people think with this direct.I didnt even touch upon managing expectations or anything of the sort.You simply interpreted it as that.Nor did I say that I didnt respect who dosent like to predict alot of stuff, and having wild dreams about what game are going to show up.

Its just that, and it should go without saying that this is my opinion, that being like that is simply boring.A forum lives or die with the interaction betwenn its users, and could you imagine how damn boring would it be if everyone played it safe and just stated the obvious games that would be shown?Everyone would reach the same conclusion, and any potential discussion would be dead by the 7th or 8th post, because everyone is either thinks the same or is too afraid to go off the beaten path.And what strikes me as funny is that you only think that the breakdowns are fun, but not the discussion that it established before.That, for me, its the most enjoyable part:The expectation.Its like when you are waiting to go to that rollercoaster that you so much like, and waiting on a (reasonably lenghty) line.That 20 minutes wait makes you wonder what kind of emotions you will feel, and thats one important part of the enjoyment of life.

Anyways, I kind of got sidetracked with my examples, but to summarize:You can think whatever you like, and you can be safe about the things you do, but having expectation, big or small are part of life and part of partaking in things.I do think that if we were all in the fun, it would make for a better forum and community, but thats simply my take on it.That dosent mean I dont respect your opinion, I simply disagree with it.

I did interpret your initial post as trying to force us to raise our expectations so my bad there. I do make predictions of course, just not the same games every event, and usually they're based around some signs or proof, then the discussion comes from debating these reasons, at least the discussions I'd be interested in. I don't see much fun or discussion to be had in predicting Retro's game or Smash for the hundreth time with no evidence backing it up, but again, to each their own. Admittedly there is decent reason to expect Animal Crossing, over 5 years since New Leaf and mobile game, but that game has burned me so many times that at this point I'll just let it come when it comes.



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Nautilus on 08 March 2018
Lonely_Dolphin said:
Nautilus said:

I never said I thought whoever does that was a fool, or something of the like.I just said that it was likely that we would get more than what people think with this direct.I didnt even touch upon managing expectations or anything of the sort.You simply interpreted it as that.Nor did I say that I didnt respect who dosent like to predict alot of stuff, and having wild dreams about what game are going to show up.

Its just that, and it should go without saying that this is my opinion, that being like that is simply boring.A forum lives or die with the interaction betwenn its users, and could you imagine how damn boring would it be if everyone played it safe and just stated the obvious games that would be shown?Everyone would reach the same conclusion, and any potential discussion would be dead by the 7th or 8th post, because everyone is either thinks the same or is too afraid to go off the beaten path.And what strikes me as funny is that you only think that the breakdowns are fun, but not the discussion that it established before.That, for me, its the most enjoyable part:The expectation.Its like when you are waiting to go to that rollercoaster that you so much like, and waiting on a (reasonably lenghty) line.That 20 minutes wait makes you wonder what kind of emotions you will feel, and thats one important part of the enjoyment of life.

Anyways, I kind of got sidetracked with my examples, but to summarize:You can think whatever you like, and you can be safe about the things you do, but having expectation, big or small are part of life and part of partaking in things.I do think that if we were all in the fun, it would make for a better forum and community, but thats simply my take on it.That dosent mean I dont respect your opinion, I simply disagree with it.

I did interpret your initial post as trying to force us to raise our expectations so my bad there. I do make predictions of course, just not the same games every event, and usually they're based around some signs or proof, then the discussion comes from debating these reasons, at least the discussions I'd be interested in. I don't see much fun or discussion to be had in predicting Retro's game or Smash for the hundreth time with no evidence backing it up, but again, to each their own. Admittedly there is decent reason to expect Animal Crossing, over 5 years since New Leaf and mobile game, but that game has burned me so many times that at this point I'll just let it come when it comes.

I can see where you are comming from.Fair enough!



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manuel on 08 March 2018

All I want (for now) is info on Octopath Traveler and Dragon Quest XI Switch.



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JSG87 on 08 March 2018

Resetera is so crazy with hype that I wish I could join them 😐



Nautilus on 08 March 2018

A food for thought, something I have been wondering:Nintendo has been, for the last two years, making its E3 mostly around 1 game.E3 2016 was Zelda, and last year was Mario.So assuming the pattern remains the same, we could see 50% or more of their booth dedicated to one game.But for them to do that, it must be for a game that has already been revealed, to avoid leaks and all, since they would be building almost a theme park at the booth, and thats something that cant be kept a secret.

So what I ask you guys to ponder is:Might we see the big Holiday title(Or the most notheworthy one) today, so that they can make it the focus at E3?



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peachbuggy on 08 March 2018

We might find the biggest title announced this direct will be a 3rd party one again. I expect "surprises" in the way of rumours being confirmed. (Ie:- Ridge racer, GTA5, Diablo, DB fighterz, maybe Overwatch?)
I also expect 1 big 1st party announcement (Animal Crossing?) Also details on games we already know about, release dates and gameplay shown, maybe a smaller tier 1st party game and of course some Nindie stuff. 3ds section will be small hopefully.



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FloatingWaffles on 08 March 2018

I do think there will be at least one big 3rd party announcement, just like how in that September 2017 Direct we got DOOM and Wolfenstein 2. Only question is which one will it be since there's so many different rumored games that are coming to Switch. Diablo? GTAV?



melbye on 08 March 2018

I wonder if Nintendo and Bethesda are doing a collaboration like Nintendo and Ubisoft did with Mario+Rabbids. Maybe they tease it today with a proper announcement at E3



FloatingWaffles on 08 March 2018
Nautilus said:
A food for thought, something I have been wondering:Nintendo has been, for the last two years, making its E3 mostly around 1 game.E3 2016 was Zelda, and last year was Mario.So assuming the pattern remains the same, we could see 50% or more of their booth dedicated to one game.But for them to do that, it must be for a game that has already been revealed, to avoid leaks and all, since they would be building almost a theme park at the booth, and thats something that cant be kept a secret.

So what I ask you guys to ponder is:Might we see the big Holiday title(Or the most notheworthy one) today, so that they can make it the focus at E3?

I think we might see a noteworthy title, but it being the most noteworthy i'm not sure about. I think we could see something like Pikmin 4 or Animal Crossing. Probably Fire Emblem. 



super_etecoon on 08 March 2018

I think the heaviest announcements will come from 3rd party support. I think we'll see a lot of 3DS or 3DS caliber games announced for the Switch. This could be an opportunity for Nintendo to clean house in regards to their handheld and clear the way for a complete Switch focus at E3. Mario Tennis Aces isn't going to set the world on fire (at least in terms of hype after this Direct) so I think they'll be hoping the announcement of Diablo 3, a Rockstar port, or a Square Enix port will satisfy the demands of the fanbase.

Personally, I'm not expecting too much. On the other hand, I'm hoping to be pleasantly surprised by at least one or two announcements out of left field.