Official Next Smash - Speculation & Discussion Thread

[LiveStudioAudience]

As far as the Direct, I'm a bit ambivalent. The one last September was kind of revelatory in regards to what Nintendo was choosing to promote (and arguably work on in general), and has solidified a sense in to strongly keep expectations in check and hope I can can get one or two updates that might look intriguing. The kind of franchise revivals/sequels I'm interested in don't appear to be a priority and I'm not keen on once again getting my hopes up about finally getting that one Switch reveal that I'm been waiting on. If there's cool stuff great, but I don't think strong hype is coming back for me until the next console, though I do hope others are able to keep their excitement up.

 

[Wonder Smash]

it's not very much. they just are a part of sega

But you're missing the point, as in they want something straight from SEGA itself, not from a subsidiary of SEGA.

 

[fogbadge]

But you're missing the point, as in they want something straight from SEGA itself, not from a subsidiary of SEGA.

i thought we’d moved on

 

[SPEN18]

Direct expectations tempered somewhat since we already know so many items that are likely to be there, including TOTK, Pikmin, Kirby RTD, Advance Wars, and various DLCs that will probably eat up those 40 mins quite fast. We already know a lot of the first half of 2023, and for whatever they're worth there are those rumors about a slower second half.
Still, I am pretty excited to see what's there and maybe there's room for one or two truly stunning announcements. Holding out hope and rooting strongly as usual for the litter of series I'd like to see back, including Golden Sun, DK, Star Fox, and more.

 

[Sucumbio]

I don't have any expectations really but I'm going to be surprised if we don't have at least Zelda. I'm still not sure about Advance Wars.

 

[Speed Weed]

you know what? I want Tomodachi Life

 

[DarthEnderX]

Tune in at 2 p.m. PST tomorrow, Feb. 8, for a #NintendoDirect livestream featuring roughly 40 minutes of information mostly focused on #NintendoSwitch games launching in the first half of 2023.

Watch it live here: https://t.co/8ce3reaEig pic.twitter.com/Pmf41dQWIw

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) February 7, 2023

Fighters Pass 3 or I sleep.

The only Direct prediction I have is that the new Piranha Plant Cove course being added to Mario Lart Tour tomorrow is announced to be coming to 8 Deluxe.

Bit early for that. The next Booster Pass drop probably isn't till March/April.

 

[Wonder Smash]

i thought we’d moved on

You never seemed like you understood it.

 

[jamesster445]

dont let the f zero fans hear you say that

Nah,
They never had a game get delayed due to international conflicts, twice.

 

[dream1ng]

Fighters Pass 3 or I sleep.

Sweet dreams

 

[Sucumbio]

Nah,
They never had a game get delayed due to international conflicts, twice.

Wait, twice? I knew about the one due to Ukraine... WTF lol. Poor game, never gonna catch a break!

 

[HyperSomari64]

Wait, twice? I knew about the one due to Ukraine... WTF lol. Poor game, never gonna catch a break!

9/11 was a factor for the first game to be deyaled in Europe to Early 2002, and ironically cancelling the Japanese release. At least it got bundled with the sequel just a few days after the DS was released.

 

[dream1ng]

I love F-Zero, but to be fair, it had a lot of chances. It got a game every gen for three gens, three GBA games, a Smash character and an anime.

It's not so much that it was unlucky, it's just that after the first game... it didn't sell that well.

And no, I don't think Nagoshi's claim over GX's sales is accurate considering that number can't be corroborated by Nintendo's own records.

 

[SPEN18]

Lol y'all are confusing me. To set things straight:
AW Reboot Camp has had two delays but only one was due to world events. The AW series as a whole has also had two games get delayed, both due to world events.

 

[Hadokeyblade]

For such a niche franchise Advance wars sure has a turbulent history.

 

[Dukefire]

I remember playing Advance Wars on the DS, but didn't stay since I did not understand turn-based combat and mechanics at the time.
For Reboot Camp being delayed twice due to recent global war events, it is understandable and frustrating to see a masterpiece be held back.

 

[jamesster445]

Wait, twice? I knew about the one due to Ukraine... WTF lol. Poor game, never gonna catch a break!

That's the second time. The original Advance Wars for GBA released first in USA but had it's international release delayed for a while because of 9/11.

 

[Hadokeyblade]

Zelda is now in the 70 dollar camp.

 

[NintenZ]

I'm personally hoping for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 4.

I loved UA3 and I'd love to see how they expand the roster for the next game especially with the new additions they've had to the MCU with the Multiverse (More Black Panther characters, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, and classic X-Men would be really nice)

 

[Ivander]

Zelda is now in the 70 dollar camp.

me who is from Canada

 

[LiveStudioAudience]

I'm personally hoping for Marvel Ultimate Alliance 4.

I loved UA3 and I'd love to see how they expand the roster for the next game especially with the new additions they've had to the MCU with the Multiverse (More Black Panther characters, Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, and classic X-Men would be really nice)

Between live service Avengers losing money, and the likes of Guardians of the Galaxy/Midnight Suns underperforming, it would be nice for a Marvel team up game to actually be a hit again.

 

[fogbadge]

Zelda is now in the 70 dollar camp.

hmm going by the state of the UK economy over here that’ll cost us all the money in the country for half an hour

 

[CannonStreak]

Youtube version of the Nintendo Direct is up.

 

[RealLuigisWearPink]

Give me rhythm heaven or give me.......a hug i need comfort

 

[HyperSomari64]

What i want in this direct, is a fakeout trailer where you think that is something new about Smash, but instead you get something with a disappointing shock factor.

 

[chocolatejr9]

Head's up: we're already getting Direct leaks. I've seen one (possibly two) new reveals shown off, so be warned.

 

[dream1ng]

Head's up: we're already getting Direct leaks. I've seen one (possibly two) new reveals shown off, so be warned.

Thanks for warning

 

[Hadokeyblade]

Whens the direct supposed to air?

 

[NonSpecificGuy]

Heyo, Everybody! I'm going to ask everyone to scoot on over to the social thread if y'all want to do reactions for the Nintendo Direct. Let's try to keep this thread next Smash Centric as per the title. Thank you! https://smashboards.com/threads/the-social-thread-3-0-direct-today.517885/page-700#post-24811627

 

[Perkilator]

Whens the direct supposed to air?

2pm PST

 

[LiveStudioAudience]

Here we go, hope if nothing else the Direct pleases a lot of people if it doesn't do anything for me.

 

[chocolatejr9]

Okay, I'm gonna get this right out the gate: Level-5 might actually have a chance for the next Smash. They seem to be making a comeback after all.

 

[LiveStudioAudience]

Have to give kudos to the Direct for having much better variety than the last one, even if most of the games didn't do much for me. Illusion Island looks great, the Yoshi's Island course is really cool, and while I'm still not entirely sold on Tears of a Kingdom, there is promise there.

Decent variety for RPG fans if nothing else, and I'm happy Advance Wars is out of limbo.

 

[waddledeeonredyoshi]

Yeah, that pretty much matched my expectations, alright.

All those eternal Prime-trilogy can now finally be put at rest at least

 

[fogbadge]

i don't care if we have to break his moveset, i want olimar to get those ice pikmin

 

[Ivander]

So can I just mention how much of a trip down memory lane this Nintendo Direct felt like? I mean, look at the old games getting remasters or new games.
-Metroid Prime
-Baten Kaitos 1 and 2
-Samba de Amigo
-Ghost Trick
-Professor Layton
-Fantasy Life
-Katamari Demacy
-Etrian Odyssey
-Power Pros

And even the titles we knew about already really added to it.
-Advance Wars
-Megaman Battle Network
-Xenoblade showing off Shulk and Rex
-Mario Kart 8 bringing Birdo and the new Yoshi's Island track.
-Splatoon 3 returning to Inkopolis from Splatoon 1
-Tales of Symphonia Remastered

And then the Gameboy and Gameboy Advance coming to Nintendo Switch Online. Like, this honestly felt like a trip down memory lane with past game series being shown and DLC having content from old games deal.

 

[Hadokeyblade]

You need to pay extra for Golden Sun on their streaming service

 

[Curious Villager]

ahem

To all those who said in the past that Layton had no future and that his franchise was dead...

Look who's back!

I'VE NEVER FELT SO VALIDATED AS A LAYTON FAN pic.twitter.com/0XJsAmzJWu

— Nekkid Hero (@nekkid_link) February 8, 2023

I'm so happy my boy is finally back!

 

[chocolatejr9]

ahem

To all those who said in the past that Layton had no future and that his franchise was dead...

Look who's back!



I'm so happy my boy is finally back!

Level-5 as a whole is back! A new IP that honestly looks pretty neat, Fantasy Life getting a sequal, PROFESSOR LAYTON COMING BACK, the only thing missing is that Yo-kai Watch 4 English release.

Yeah, I know, that's probably dead, but LET ME DREAM, HAROLD!

 

[Curious Villager]

Level-5 as a whole is back! A new IP that honestly looks pretty neat, Fantasy Life getting a sequal, PROFESSOR LAYTON COMING BACK, the only thing missing is that Yo-kai Watch 4 English release.

Yeah, I know, that's probably dead, but LET ME DREAM, HAROLD!

The way they slowly build up was quite something, first that detective game that looked like a Level-5 game, only to find out it actually was a Level-5 game, then the reveal of a new Fantasy Life, then a teaser for the next Layton game.

Level-5 wanted to make a comeback to the west, and they certainly did so as far as I'm concerned. Hopefully we'll hear about the western release of yo-Kai Watch 4 and Inazuma Eleven soon too.