Shantae, the Half Genie Protector of Scuttle Town! (A Switch To A New WayForward)

[Captain Hazama]

Is it just NA Indie Direct? That may help in deciding what the heck its going to be.

 

[Domino11332]

Will it air in japan? That's the big question. If it doesn't, we can forget a Smash reveal, because there's no way Nintendo would make an reveal western-exclusive.

Shulk was revealed in a Japan only direct. I’m not saying it’s likely, but a reveal isn’t totally out of the question.

 

[MajestyIndigo]

I don't think they'll reveal any smash-related info during the indirect.
These don't have as many viewers as the regular Nintendo directs and they probably want to make big announcements in front of big crowds. I may be wrong though.
Plus, talking about smash would seem inapropriate during this presentation. But who knows, I'll keep a close look

 

[Staarih]

Yeah, it’s best to keep expectations low, Smash-wise at least. But I’ll still lowkey try and follow who (if any) retweet the announcement, might give us a clue what’s in it haha.

 

[MattX20]

The fact they're doing another Indie direct so soon after the UK one is eyebrow raising. Plus, I recall the UK one saying more would be coming soon, but I didn't expect this soon.

 

[RetroMetalSonic]

So, there's a Nindies Showcase next week.

Tune in 8/28 at 9am PT for a new #Nindies Showcase video presentation highlighting multiple unannounced indie games coming to #NintendoSwitch!

Watch it live here: https://t.co/qcN9TpZwnp pic.twitter.com/JwjO7PEGjg

— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) August 23, 2018

Wait, another one? So soon? Well, I guess we'll have to wait and see if there's anything special. A Shantae reveal would be great, but the more I think about it, the more I think it would be too big of an announcement in a Nindie Showcase type of thing... They might save her for a regular direct because they would have more viewers.

 

[DOTBHDD]

This is going to be the same direct but for the U.S. instead of the U.K. so I think Shantae's reveal won't happen here. If it happens at all.

 

[LunarLiv]

Even tho the pessimistic side of my brain is wanting me to doubt some of the stuff here, I hope it's true! Go away, pessimism. It'd be great to have Shantae in Smash, she's great and has such a fun design! You can totally put me down as a supporter of Shantae being in smash, though I really wish I'd have voted for her in the ballot. ;~;

 

[zferolie]

Well well well well wellwellwellwellwellwellwell! Another presentation this soon?

Hopefully they won't be repeating too much information from this week's earlier showcase and keep overlap to a minimum. I know there's some more Nindies on the horizon to be discussed that the European show hasn't covered.

And, again, while a Shantae reveal would overshadow the whole point of next week's show... a man can dream.

Yeah there could be a bunch more Indie games to show off. And if the Shantae reveal is at the very end it shouldn't over shadow the other games too much.

A North American focused indie Direct would be the perfect time to show off Shantae in Smash, or at least give us some sort of hint.

I'm not getting my hopes up for a Shantae reveal then, however, as I feel character reveals are saved for Nintendo or Smash focused directs.

We have gotten random character reveals before. Like Little Mac was just plopped out, same with Rosalina. No direct tied to them I beleive. You could argue this could be like that.

 

[GoldLiger]

Here is a new poll to vote for if anyone is interested.

https://goo.gl/forms/SnndDAxzS2B719GQ2

 

[Domino11332]

Yeah there could be a bunch more Indie games to show off. And if the Shantae reveal is at the very end it shouldn't over shadow the other games too much.



We have gotten random character reveals before. Like Little Mac was just plopped out, same with Rosalina. No direct tied to them I beleive. You could argue this could be like that.

Rosalina and Little Mac were both revealed in Directs.

 

[zferolie]

Rosalina and Little Mac were both revealed in Directs.

Where they? wow I couldn't recall that... I could have sworn someone was shown without a direct.

EDIT: It seems Robin and Lucina were revealed in a random Livestream on july 14th. so there is precedence

 

[Door Key Pig]

This is going to be the same direct but for the U.S. instead of the U.K. so I think Shantae's reveal won't happen here. If it happens at all.

But why would they put out a certain date for video information you can already get through the internet if it was going to be the exact same?

 

[AngrySun88]

But why would they put out a certain date for video information you can already get through the internet if it was going to be the exact same?

I was thinking the same since that information can easily be found. Why waste a Direct on it?

I don't want to get my hopes up, but since we have no other Direct confirmed, this would be the perfect time to announce Shantae. She could be shown at the end of the Direct to end it with a bang.

 

[zferolie]

Yeah best not to get our hopes up at all. if it happens it happens. Still, these Nindie directs sometimes have some cool games, so would be nice to watch

 

[Deleted member]

If anything I hope to see some Wayforward news. Especially a new original non-licensed game. Shantae's had a run recently so who knows?

 

[zferolie]

If anything I hope to see some Wayforward news. Especially a new original non-licensed game. Shantae's had a run recently so who knows?

I would like to see wayforwards next project.

 

[Teeb147]

I kind of think that Smash characters would not be announced at a smaller direct, or at least a smash rep or direct would say to watch out for news on smash in one.
But wherever Shantae would be announced, so long as she's announced..

 

[EarlTamm]

Yeah, I don't expect anything from the direct to be Smash related, but who knows, maybe we can see stuff from Wayforward, be it new, old, or licenced.

 

[DOTBHDD]

But why would they put out a certain date for video information you can already get through the internet if it was going to be the exact same?

Because Nintendo is wierd. I want Shantae badly but I highly doubt it'll be here. Even if it is new info, I don't think they'd put her trailer at the end of this direct.

This is most likely some wierd region thing Nintendo is doing for some reason.

 

[Parallel_Falchion]

Don't expect anything unless Sakurai retweets it. That will be the sign.

 

[Teeb147]

Yeah, I don't expect anything from the direct to be Smash related, but who knows, maybe we can see stuff from Wayforward, be it new, old, or licenced.

Yeah I'm going to try and catch it for sure, not just in case but indies are cool

 

[zferolie]

Don't expect anything unless Sakurai retweets it. That will be the sign.

probably won't happen till closer to the date I assume

 

[Shinuto]

probably won't happen till closer to the date I assume

Dear god if that happened...

 

[EarlTamm]

Dear god if that happened...

(Nindies Direct gets announced)
Shantae Thread: Nah it's probably nothing.
(Sakurai retweets it)
ST:

 

[Yellowlord]

I do have to be honest: as much as I’d love to see Shantae get announced, the main purpose of these directs is to give other indies a chance to show off their games and get them out there. If Shantae appeared at the end in Smash, she would be completely overshadowing the rest of the direct and making the point of the direct relatively pointless.

Basically, I wouldn’t look too much into this.

 

[Shinuto]

I do have to be honest: as much as I’d love to see Shantae get announced, the main purpose of these directs is to give other indies a chance to show off their games and get them out there. If Shantae appeared at the end in Smash, she would be completely overshadowing the rest of the direct and making the point of the direct relatively pointless.

Basically, I wouldn’t look too much into this.

but like....peple would watch it more if they heard SHantae was in it.

 

[Yellowlord]

but like....peple would watch it more if they heard SHantae was in it.

I get that, but at the same time, I would only really consider that possible if Sakurai retweets it.

 

[Teeb147]

I do have to be honest: as much as I’d love to see Shantae get announced, the main purpose of these directs is to give other indies a chance to show off their games and get them out there. If Shantae appeared at the end in Smash, she would be completely overshadowing the rest of the direct and making the point of the direct relatively pointless.

Basically, I wouldn’t look too much into this.

Well, if it's at the end, it wouldn't overshadow what people see, and if anything it might draw more people to watch the entire vod afterwards..
The main thing for me is more that it'd kind of spring out of nowhere and some people might not like the surprise. Maybe I'm thinking too much about people's reaction. I mean, a good announcement is good in any case, right? XD

 

[Parallel_Falchion]

Yeah if Sakurai retweets it a bunch of people who weren't going to watch it will. Yes, a Smash announcement would "overshadow" the rest in a sense, but it doesn't change the fact that it will all have been seen by way more people, and that sticks.

 

[Jave]

Even if Sakurai retweeted the event I wouldn’t expect a character announcement out of it. I would expect something like “As a special thanks to our Indie devs for supporting the Switch, we’ve added a whole section in Smash Ultimate’s trophy gallery dedicated to them”. Then proceed to show trophies of Indie characters such as Commander Video, Celeste, Meat Boy, Hollow Knight, etc.

Then they would show a trophy of Patricia Wagon but no Shantae and this thread would go crazy.

 

[Teeb147]

But best I'm hoping for is maybe some hints, or at least mentioning other possible directs.
But ideal is Shantae :D

 

[EarlTamm]

You know, we have talked about the potential Palutena's Guidance in detail, but not really what Snakes codec for Shantae could be.

 

[Jazzy Jinx]

Was browsing around Shantae stuff and found this incredible Witch Shantae. I had to stop everything I was doing and make it my avatar! ^^

Likewise though, I wouldn't expect anything from the Nindies direct unless of course Sakurai re-tweets it. If that happens, shaking intensifies.~

 

[Deleted member]

Some fun probably pointless numbers for you all. Went and looked at all the Nindie Showcase directs, and looked at the time between their announcement and air date.

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/836304938418352128
2/27/2017 - 2/28/2017. 1 Day

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/902214514078359553
8/28/2017 - 8/30/2017. 2 Days

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/974631374538858496
3/16/2018 - 3/20/2018. 4 Days

https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1031917037285793792
0 days (Just kinda dropped)

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1032613428907495425
8/23/2018 - 8/28/2018. 5 Days

And if you count the UK video because it dose say "Stay tuned for even more Info coming very soon" that's a 8 day gap.

This weird block of Indie stuff they are announcing is a bit unprecedented. And its all happening during a Smash hype cycle, also unprecedented.
But like Everyone said, Unless Sakurai tweets about it its probably nothing.

 

[Louisacommie]

I believe but also don't at the same time

 

[Deleted member]

Even if Sakurai retweeted the event I wouldn’t expect a character announcement out of it. I would expect something like “As a special thanks to our Indie devs for supporting the Switch, we’ve added a whole section in Smash Ultimate’s trophy gallery dedicated to them”. Then proceed to show trophies of Indie characters such as Commander Video, Celeste, Meat Boy, Hollow Knight, etc.

Then they would show a trophy of Patricia Wagon but no Shantae and this thread would go crazy.

This needs to happen regardless of Shantae being in Smash,

 

[EarlTamm]

Hey, do you guys think Shantae might make a cameo in Travis Strikes Again? Although her series isn't among the worlds Travis visits, apparently a lot of other Indies will get acknowledged through shirts Travis can get, or at least I heard.

 

[WreckitRyan]

Guys, the other indies video wasn’t a direct. It was called indie highlights for a reason. It was uploaded as a video entity, not live streamed like all directs and nindies showcases are. So this is completely different.

 

[Deleted member]

Guys, the other indies video wasn’t a direct. It was called indie highlights for a reason. It was uploaded as a video entity, not live streamed like all directs and nindies showcases are. So this is completely different.

true, but it is 2 indie "Presentations" (for lack of a better word) 8 days apart,

It could be the UK one was part of Nintendo's Gamescom package and this Nindie Direct is just scheduled as usual, totally unrelated.

What it does show either way, is that Indies are more important then ever to Nintendo.