Official Newcomer/DLC Speculation Discussion

[I.D.]

This reads out like speculation more than a leak.

Remember, he said this exact same stuff before and after the last Partner Showcase.

100% sure he never said anything about knowing first party games would be shown on July 20th.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

This reads out like speculation more than a leak.

Remember, he said this exact same stuff before and after the last Partner Showcase.

No, last time he went "WHAT THE **** THIS SUCKS THEY HAVE MORE THEY JUST DON'T WANT TO SHOW" a bit before that direct aired

 

[MooMew64]

No, last time he went "WHAT THE **** THIS SUCKS THEY HAVE MORE THEY JUST DON'T WANT TO SHOW" a bit before that direct aired

NGL I still doubt this guy on specifics.

He's getting dates right but his and Kelios' track records for specifics so far is 0. Not sayin' this ain't a possibility, but I have major doubt on next week being the big news blowout everyone wants.

Would love to be wrong, though.

 

[Teeb147]

NGL I still doubt this guy on specifics.

He's getting dates right but his and Kelios' track records for specifics so far is 0. Not sayin' this ain't a possibility, but I have major doubt on next week being the big news blowout everyone wants.

Would love to be wrong, though.

As far as I know Nate hasn't said anything that off yet. Unless you've kept up with everything he said?

 

[Evil Trapezium]

nate has thrown down the gauntlet

are you one of nate's mates or are you in grubb club

I'll believe Nintendo. They have a flawless track record in predicting when directs happen.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

I'll believe Nintendo. They have a flawless track record in predicting when directs happen.

Not to mention that they're the most reliable leakers out there. Who else told us Lucario would be in Brawl? Who else let people see Ryu and Roy? Who else told us how many characters were left for the base game? Who else gave us Brave and the SNK leak?

 

[Ramen Tengoku]

place your bets, y'all

 

[Calamitas]

I don't know what to ****ing believe any anymore.

Me.

 

[MooMew64]

As far as I know Nate hasn't said anything that off yet. Unless you've kept up with everything he said?

It's more about insiders in general this year: Every Direct that's leaked were touted as being Generals, but then wound up being something completely different. I don't think anyone truthfully knows 100% what's going on at Nintendo right now and Emily Rogers' news this morning already confirms some suspicions I've been having about the extent of how hard they were hit by things this year. I just don't think there's that much to show.

Not to mention we have sources back from earlier this year, who are the original sources for the Mario Remasters, supporting Paper Mario (which happened), no E3 Direct (which happened), no E3 replacement for all of summer (which is proving true so far), more major announcements to be shadow dropped on twitter (has proven true thus far), and Pikmin 3 (was confirmed and shadowed dropped in a tweet, just as original sources claimed).

Then there's the Partner Showcase format, which was introduced as something new and was confirmed by Nintendo to be a series, which implies that there would be more of them. Pikmin 3 was also announced just a few weeks ago before rumblings of a Direct began, and I honestly do not believe Nintendo has enough to show right now that they just dropped Pikmin 3 two or so weeks before they had a major presentation coming. Major presentations like a Nintendo Direct aren't just cobbled together: It takes planning with partners and is done ahead of time to make sure everyone is on the same page and that regional marketing knows what to push. Looking at all these things in play at the moment, I personally don't see this E3 Replacement the fanbase wants right now coming any time soon.

 

[Teeb147]

It's more about insiders in general this year: Every Direct that's leaked were touted as being Generals, but then wound up being something completely different. I don't think anyone truthfully knows 100% what's going on at Nintendo right now and Emily Rogers' news this morning already confirms some suspicions I've been having about the extent of how hard they were hit by things this year. I just don't think there's that much to show.

Not to mention we have sources back from earlier this year, who are the original sources for the Mario Remasters, supporting Paper Mario (which happened), no E3 Direct (which happened), no E3 replacement for all of summer (which is proving true so far), more major announcements to be shadow dropped on twitter (has proven true thus far), and Pikmin 3 (was confirmed and shadowed dropped in a tweet, just as original sources claimed).

Then there's the Partner Showcase format, which was introduced as something new and was confirmed by Nintendo to be a series, which implies that there would be more of them. Pikmin 3 was also announced just a few weeks ago before rumblings of a Direct began, and I honestly do not believe Nintendo has enough to show right now that they just dropped Pikmin 3 two or so weeks before they had a major presentation coming. Major presentations like a Nintendo Direct aren't just cobbled together: It takes planning with partners and is done ahead of time to make sure everyone is on the same page and that regional marketing knows what to push. Looking at all these things in play at the moment, I personally don't see this E3 Replacement the fanbase wants right now coming any time soon.

Well someone can say to be an insider but that doesn't mean they have good credibility. Some have better track records than others anyway.

 

[PeridotGX]

I was already leaning Partner showcase. I don't think a single "big" direct in the Switch era has had a date leak, but every "small" direct has.

If it's a big direct, I couldn't be happier to be wrong. If it's a partner, at least I didn't get my hopes up.

 

[MooMew64]

Well someone can say to be an insider but that doesn't mean they have good credibility. Some have better track records than others anyway.

So far, those sources for the Mario Remasters are backed up by multiple major publications and near everything they've said has panned out exactly the way they said it would.

Nothing is infallible with insiders, but that's a pretty good track record to me.

 

[Lamperouge]

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place your bets, y'all

Tony didn't sacrifice his life to save the god damn universe for nothing so I gotta side with him.

Awaiting the inevitable disappointment when I'm wrong though.

 

[Garteam]

Option #3: Nothing happens on the 28th because **** you.

 

[Teeb147]

If there is a big direct on friday, I would guess it'd have to be in the morning, since japan would want to see it too before the weekend.

 

[Perkilator]

If there is a big direct on friday, I would guess it'd have to be in the morning, since japan would want to see it too before the weekend.

In which case, maybe it'll be Thursday in the US and the 28th date that's been floating around is the JP date?

 

[ShrimpScampi]

Plot twist; it’s a game specific direct introducing a new collab Project between a first party and third party IP.

Fire Emblem + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle
(Honestly I said that as a joke but now I kind of want to see it happen just to witness the absurd tone clash between the two franchises)

 

[Teeb147]

In which case, maybe it'll be Thursday in the US and the 28th date that's been floating around is the JP date?

I don't know, I guess it could happen. I think there's been a late direct once before tho.. so like, if it's at 8am in america, it'd be around 8=9pm in japan.
Writing it out makes me wonder if really there'd be one that late for them on a friday though.. hmm

 

[SMAASH! Puppy]

Hot Take: If the Super Mario remasters are real, they will be revealed at next year's E3 should it exist. No sooner. There are a few reasons why I think this:

1. Nintendo seems incapable of getting a full direct together. If that remains true, they likely won't be able to give these games the fanfare they would normally have.
2. If COVID-19 delayed Pikmin 3's port for three months during its early stages, these could easily suffer the same fate, but since they'd theoretically be holiday titles, that would mean their new release date is next year.
3. This is the kind of thing that, if it was coming soon, they would have announced it by now. In fact, we probably would have known about it by at least a month or two ago.

Fire Emblem + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle

You joke, but watching the Fire Emblem cast wielding guns would be completely worth Rabbid Marth, Rabbid Lyn, Rabbid Robin, and others.

Actually, I think Rabbid versions of the Fire Emblem cast would be a treat in and of itself. lol

 

[MooMew64]

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place your bets, y'all

I side with Team "It's Probably not Happening but I'd Love to be Wrong".

Either way, I'm just here vibin'.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

I dont care what the direct is, as long as Muramasa is in it and erases the mistake that is bring Dust to switch insted of Muramasa

 

[cashregister9]

Maybe the 28th is just an announcement date

 

[SharkLord]

Quick question: Would this be a good place

You mean this?
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Official - Newcomer/DLC Speculation Discussion

I feel like Doom edges out specifically because it's had a very stable popularity ever since it's inception while Elder Scrolls is... Literally Skyrim. Like, you can argue Oblivion was a big deal, and honestly, I prefer Oblivion, but I don't think ES was considered a big big deal UNTIL Skyrim...

smashboards.com

In all honesty I'd be down for Doomguy in a Jaeger punching out kaiju-sized demons.

 

[Deleted member]

The direct on the 28th may be another Partner's Showcase.

This is a pretty good summation of what you should know about the upcoming Nintendo event. It's weird that August 28 is a Friday, so I'm not confident at all that's a general Direct. It could be any number of things. But do expect a Direct equivalent by the middle of September. https://t.co/T0jKAlNpBR

— Grubb (@JeffGrubb) August 22, 2020

Kinda figured there was gonna be a catch. Assuming this is true then the odds of a smash reveal this Friday.. well.. goes

It's still possible... maybe? I dunno, Nintendo has only ever done 1 thus far in recent memory so for all we know another company could reveal the next character. I wouldn't put any bets on that though.

 

[SharkLord]

To be fair, just because it's a mini doesn't mean it's a Partner Showcase. We could have a standard mini and still get some decent content out of it.

 

[MooMew64]

To be fair, just because it's a mini doesn't mean it's a Partner Showcase. We could have a standard mini and still get some decent content out of it.

IMO this is the best outcome and what I'll be hoping for. It's also a scenario where the earlier Pikmin 3 announcement could make sense, as a Mini would be an excellent time to do the follow up trailer that showcases what's new.

 

[Lamperouge]

Me.

You willing to tell me exactly what I want to hear?

If not, I gotta cancel ya. Sorry mate.

 

[Michael the Spikester]

The direct on the 28th may be another Partner's Showcase.

Maybe if lucky we could get an announcement of a date for a Smash presentation especially given to coincide with Amiibo theory.

 

[RileyXY1]

Amiibo Theory is bullcrap. They have released patches that added nothing but Amiibo compatibility before.

 

[Deleted member]

Amiibo Theory is bullcrap. They have released patches that added nothing but Amiibo compatibility before.

Wouldn't that... only help the theory though? Why patch the game with only Amiibo compatibility when you aren't going to release a fighter relatively soon? Why not also.. idk.. do some nerf/buffs, stuff like that while you're at it?

 

[Calamitas]

You willing to tell me exactly what I want to hear?

If not, I gotta cancel ya. Sorry mate.

Then hear my wisdom, and be the judge!

World hard. Kitty cats soft. Watch Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.

 

[RileyXY1]

Wouldn't that... only help the theory though? Why patch the game with only Amiibo compatibility when you aren't going to release a fighter relatively soon? Why not also.. idk.. do some nerf/buffs, stuff like that while you're at it?

It's something that they have done before. Check the game's patch history. I'm also not expecting a new fighter anytime soon.

 

[Lamperouge]

Amiibo Theory is bullcrap. They have released patches that added nothing but Amiibo compatibility before.

It's not entirely baseless though since it's happened more often than not for Ultimate.

 

[RileyXY1]

It's not entirely baseless though since it's happened more often than not for Ultimate.

I'm also expecting a long wait for the next fighter, especially considering that they added Small Battlefield to tide us over.

 

[SMAASH! Puppy]

I'm also not expecting a new fighter anytime soon.

Funny, a fighter reveal is one of the few things I do think is on the cards for upcoming announcements.

 

[Lamperouge]

Then hear my wisdom, and be the judge!

World hard. Kitty cats soft. Watch Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.

You pass the test based on that last point alone.

 

[Michael the Spikester]

Nintendo fans: We want a full general direct especially with FP7 announced.
Nintendo: Here's another short boring mini Partner direct with nothing interesting instead.

 

[Lamperouge]

Nintendo fans: We want a full general direct especially with FP7 announced.
Nintendo: Here's another short boring mini Partner direct with nothing interesting instead.

This is SMT erasure and I will not stand for it

 

[chocolatejr9]

Then hear my wisdom, and be the judge!

World hard. Kitty cats soft. Watch Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood.

First of all, you spelt My Hero Academia wrong.

Secondly, what even IS Amiibo Theory? People always throw it around, but I still don't understand it.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Nintendo fans: We want a full general direct especially with FP7 announced.
Nintendo: Here's another short boring mini Partner direct with nothing interesting instead.

Bold of you to assume that the Partner direct wouldn't have NMHIII and the NMH1 remaster, exciting fans everywhere while the only people who are upset are the ones expecting every first party ever and Persona 5