Official Newcomer/DLC Speculation Discussion

[RileyXY1]

"Partner Showcase"?

No Smash news but this sounds like no NINTENDO news at all.

Yeah. It appears that it will only cover third party games.

 

[-crump-]

Well that’s... odd. This seems to imply no Mario, right?

Wonder if this is where King Zell’s Halo tease from last year finally kicks in. He did tease “MS” in his posts on ResetEra.

EDIT: It’s ten minutes too, oh joy. Gonna barf.

 

[cashregister9]

Doesn't look like there are any first parties though and it is only 10 minutes

 

[DittoInDisguise]

Partner Showcase? Does that mean no first party?

and no mario ports

 

[Hinata]

>previously-announced games

BAYO 3 HAS A SHOT

 

[MooMew64]

Heckin' RIP Smash reveal lol

Nintendo pretty much telling us they got nothing for the rest of the year too.

Well, at least Animal Crossing and Paper Mario are cool.

 

[Shroob]

Nintenddddddddoooooooooooo


Can we have SMTV, please?


Please?

 

[UtopianPoyzin]

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1285061875030298624?s=20

I guess a direct is happening?

Edit: Oh that’s old news now lol

 

[TwiceEXE]

That doesn't sound like Mario 35th stuff nor Smash. Really not what I expected.

 

[Thewafflemaker2000]

Id knew nothing big could be on a monday

 

[N3ON]

We'll share a few updates on a small group of previously-announced #NintendoSwitch games.

Possibly the least hype caveat to ever accompany a Direct announcement.

 

[KillerCage]

On 7/20 we'll debut the first #NintendoDirect Mini: Partner Showcase, a series focused on titles from our development & publishing partners. We'll share a few updates on a small group of previously-announced #NintendoSwitch games. Check out the full video release at 7am PT. pic.twitter.com/GbEbxVL6fD

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 20, 2020

yes

It's about time.



Did I just quote Starcraft without meaning to?

 

[Ramen Tengoku]

Remember what the insiders said about "keeping your expectations in check?"

 

[Shroob]

Nintendo, "We have news on 3rd party games!"

Fans, "Okay but what about your own titles?"

Nintendo, ".....we have news on 3rd party games!"

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

does this mean I will get my KH news?

 

[Rie Sonomura]

"Partner showcase"


So, that 'really' doesn't sound like Smash, or Mario 35th, just saying.

Wasn’t there also maintenance on the 27th? Maybe that’s where the real meaty direct is

 

[Nemuresu]

Mini: Partner Showcase, a series focused on titles from our development & publishing partners.

I don't think this negates the chances of Smash, but even if it did, I'm glad there's at least something worth looking for tomorrow as far as overall Switch games is concerned.

 

[Sysreq]

Heck yeah NMH3!! Come onnnn baby please

 

[DaybreakHorizon]

You know, Persona 5 Scramble was previously announced in Japan.

An updated version with a dub maybe???

 

[ALongWistfulSquiggle]

So new info on previously announced stuff, and by other companies:

Bravely 2
NMH 3
Ys 9
Kingdom Hearts rhythm game

Maybe SMT 5

 

[Jomosensual]

It's going to be 10 minutes long too, so don't expect a ton of announcements. https://t.co/Y8TiT2uYpJ

— Will (PushDustIn) (@PushDustIn) July 20, 2020

Only 10 minutes? Kinda bummed I waiting this long for a direct now that likely has nothing I didn't already know about

 

[CapitaineCrash]

So it's only about previously annonced Games? I guess we'll have some news about No more Heroes and Bravely 2. Not sure if there will be more port or not.

 

[Perkilator]

Remember what the insiders said about "keeping your expectations in check?"

Well, they weren’t lying.

But even then, I think Nintendo pretty much all but dropped the ball for the rest of 2020.

 

[DittoInDisguise]

it's 10 mins long

https://twitter.com/pushdustin/status/1285062908938838016?s=21

 

[skylanders fan]

Hey I’m just glad it’s something sucks seems like no Mario announcement but I’ll take a direct like this over radio silence
Edit: ten minutes of wow that puts a damper on things

 

[TwiceEXE]

Uhh... Yeah we aren't getting Smash

It's going to be 10 minutes long too, so don't expect a ton of announcements. https://t.co/Y8TiT2uYpJ

— Will (PushDustIn) (@PushDustIn) July 20, 2020

 

[Wunderwaft]

BRUUUUUUUH THE MINI DIRECT IS ONLY 10 MINUTES LONG

The Japanese announcement for the Direct Mini says that we can expect this new Dirext to be “around ten minutes”. https://t.co/yc3CviBxht

— Kyle McLain (@FarmboyinJapan) July 20, 2020

 

[Shroob]

It's going to be 10 minutes long too, so don't expect a ton of announcements. https://t.co/Y8TiT2uYpJ

— Will (PushDustIn) (@PushDustIn) July 20, 2020

Only 10 minutes? Kinda bummed I waiting this long for a direct now that likely has nothing I didn't already know about

>10 minutes


Oh man

OH MAN

 

[zferolie]

well its just 10 minutes? yeah this is just a small update of some 3rd party stuff. and they said this is a first in a series too, so we should expect some more short directs over the next few months too.

Really really odd nintendo seems to have nothing 1st party of their own to show...

 

[Ramen Tengoku]

Hope y'all are ready for no first party Nintendo news til September!

 

[Jomosensual]

So it's only about previously annonced Games? I guess we'll have some news about No more Heroes and Bravely 2. Not sure if there will be more port or not.

Only thing I have any real hope for is Silksong. Otherwise this is looking pretty blah

 

[Sysreq]

LOL 10 minutes? Damn, hype train had its engine cut pretty much.

 

[DittoInDisguise]

Temper your expectations, the Nintendo Direct. Do not go into this expecting:
1. A new Super Smash Bros. fighter.
2. New AAA titles developed by Nintendo.
3. Breath of the Wild 2.
4. Super Mario Bros. remasters.
5. Anything beyond a video focused on 2nd and 3rd party games. https://t.co/FH4UTl23KL

— Robert Sephazon (@Sephazon) July 20, 2020

well, rip

 

[RileyXY1]

LOL 10 minutes? Damn, hype train had its engine cut pretty much.

And so many leakers ended up having their credibilities ruined.

 

[Gribbo]

Well, uh, think on the bright side. At least it's not another indie reel, right?


...right?

 

[GoodGrief741]

"Nintendo Direct actually announced!"
Me: glad
"It's third party only, no Mario 35th anniversary, no F-Zero, no Smash!"
Me: sad
"It's only ten minutes and a notable part of it will be dedicated to updates for released games!"
Me: this bad

 

[SuperSceptile15]

Well. That settles it. 2020 is going to be the weakest year for the Switch. At least Animal Crossing is nice.

 

[-crump-]

I know it’s early to say this but this feels like the worst possible outcome

I was keeping my expectations low but damn

 

[RileyXY1]

We might also finally get the release date of Doom Eternal's Switch port!

 

[DaybreakHorizon]

The Smash fanbase rn:

fr tho what the hell was up with those insiders? It's like they intentionally tried to mess with the Geno fanbase or something.

Pretty messed up if you ask me. I'll definitely think twice before taking them at their word lol.