Nintendo's "Key Game"

[HG Revolution]

http://wii.ign.com/articles/973/973423p1.html

I doubt it's a new Zelda; if that does get announced, it won't be available until next year. This can't be just referring to Sin and Punishment 2; I don't know how they could sell that as a "key" game unless it was their only "hardcore" game for the second half of the year and they decided to force people to get it as a test of the "hardcore" market. Pikmin is probably this fall, though I don't know if that's considered "key". It probably won't be called "Pikmin 3" if it is this title and rather be some sort of big impressive expansion that would attract people who didn't get around to or weren't very interested in playing the first two. Kid Icarus? I could see that, though I have a feeling a new Kid Icarus game would be something of a bomb. Kirby Wii is just a pipedream at this point. A Metroid reboot I wouldn't expect, but could be very happily surprised by. First person who says Earthbound gets smacked. Could very well be another casual "Wii series" game. I'd like a new action-adventure IP but am skeptical given Nintendo's current direction.

Of course, this could be quite ironic if this title is actually Captain Rainbow or Disaster: Day of Crisis...

[Captain Highwind]

If Metroid gets remade again, I needs to be a third person shooter ala Resident Evil 4 and 5. Something about first person in Prime gives me motion sickness like you wouldn't believe.

[Juu-kuchi]

If Metroid gets remade again, I needs to be a third person shooter ala Resident Evil 4 and 5. Something about first person in Prime gives me motion sickness like you wouldn't believe. You too!? Now I don't feel so alone in the world. :crying:

I'm not going to speculate and let Nintendo HOPEFULLY surprise me. It better be amazing or have the capacity to be.

[J!!!]

The new gameinformer showed a preview of the next Zelda game on DS so it could be ;)

[Gokou Ruri]

If Metroid gets remade again, I needs to be a third person shooter ala Resident Evil 4 and 5. Something about first person in Prime gives me motion sickness like you wouldn't believe. I hope by that you mean more like Gears of War (moving and shooting, please, especially in a Metroid game)

[GWOtaku]

I'm not attuned to the industry, but my personal hope is for another Mario game.

[Jave]

I'm not attuned to the industry, but my personal hope is for another Mario game.More specifically the heavily-rumored Mario Galaxy 2.

[J!!!]

More specifically the heavily-rumored Mario Galaxy 2.

I don't think Mario Galaxy should get a sequal because it won't live up to the originals awesomeness I'd rather have the longer rumored Mario 128

[Undrave]

Watch everyone groan when its revealed to be Wii Play 2: Now with SHUFFLE BOARD!

:p

[TacoHunter]

Watch everyone groan when its revealed to be Wii Play 2: Now with SHUFFLE BOARD!

:p

Yep, no point on getting your hopes up.

[Jave]

The only "Wii Something" game I'll like to see would be something like "Wii Cartoon Studio" that operates like Mario Paint.

As for Mario Galaxy 2, I'm not necessarily asking for "more of the same", as Galaxy was amazing in its own right. Maybe try a spinoff series with Rosalina and the Lumas, like how Super Mario World 2 spawned the Yoshi series and Mario Land 3 spawned the Wario series.

[Yash]

The cynic in me says Wii Fit Plus.

However, I'm sure they have at least one big core game this Fall. The way I expect them to spread things out over the next couple of years is:

Fall 2009 - Kirby/Pikmin 3
Spring 2010 - Kirby/Pikmin 3 (whichever one didn't get released earlier)
Fall 2010 - Wii Zelda
Spring 2011 - Kid Icarus
Fall 2011 - Super Mario Universe

And amidst it all, a badass new IP.

[Undrave]

The only "Wii Something" game I'll like to see would be something like "Wii Cartoon Studio" that operates like Mario Paint.


Yeah I can't believe they never tried something like that again! Wii Music should have been like the music part of Mario Paint, but you then would get to play your new piece like any ol' rythmn game where you have to hit your notes to the beat.

They should totally give us a Mario Paint remake on the DS!

[mariofan]

Mother 3 remake for Wii.
God I wish.

[Undrave]

Pokémon Snap 2!!

[Strollymonster]

A Donkey Kong game might happen. The last "real" one was DK64, unless my memory fails me.

[Undrave]

A Donkey Kong game might happen. The last "real" one was DK64, unless my memory fails me.

You know I totally forgot about that franchise :p

[Daxdiv]

Mother 3 remake for Wii.
God I wish.

I say you have a better chance of the GBA version being ported and translated for WiiWare, it would make sense, that is if they can finally release the first 2 Mother games on the damn service.

As for my prediction, please, please, please, let it be a new franchise, I want the Wii to have an iconic figure that isn't the Mii. Sure I love the Mii, but I want another character to join the ranks of other and be used in the next Smash Bros. Game.

[Eddy]

After last year's E3 I'm not going to have any expectations for this one.

[Demonic Raven]

Pikmin was kinda sorta already announced, informal as it was ("We're making Pikmin! PEACE!"), so that would be a letdown. A genuine Wii Zelda would be ideal if they're looking for a heavy-hitter, but it's too soon for it to be coming out at the end of the year (although we may get a trailer or something for a much later release). Mario Galaxy 2 (or whatever the next Mario is) or another Wii Metroid is even less likely.

Kid Icarus? We could be looking at the breakthrough we've been waiting for since way back when rumors were going wild.

[Jave]

My take on each "big" series:

Mario: The ever-so-popular Nintendo franchise, and it's not a normal year for Nintendo without Mario getting at least some kind of game. With Mario & Luigi 3 being the only Mario title for this year (Mario Tennis Wii doesn't count), I'd say that it's possible we'll get another one, but I won't hold my breath for another "big" title. I'd say the biggest chance right now is Mario Party 9.

Donkey Kong: I suppose it's possible, but Nintendo doesn't seem to care about this series much outside of putting the occasional "spinoff" game. Maybe a sequel to March of the Minis, but I doubt it.

Wario: Already two games on the Wii (and one more in development for the DS). I say he has had enough exposure for the time being.

Yoshi: There hasn't been a console Yoshi game since Yoshi's Story, so maybe it's a good time to bring this one back. You know, back when playing Galaxy and I wondered if Rosalina and Peach were related, I thought: "Heh, I wonder if they are twin sisters that were separated at birth or something. Maybe there's a plot for a Yoshi game." Who knows?

Zelda: Certainly a high contender. There hasn't been a 100% true Zelda Wii game (TP was a Gamecube port), so it wouldn't be a surprise if this is in development.

Metroid: Eh, I guess it's possible, but since I'm not a fan of FPS I probably wouldn't care much.

Star Fox: I remember reading that Nintendo wants a new Star Fox, but they're looking for the right way to use the motion controls with it, so I don't know what else to say about this one.

Kirby: No idea why this is taking so long with this one. Every Nintendo console has its signature Kirby game, so I hope they don't abandon it for the Wii.

Mother: Not happening as Shigesato Itoi stated he has no plans on continuing the series. And even if Mother 4 happens, NoA will find a way to screw over the Western gamers.

Fire Emblem: I'd love a new Wii FE that's a sequel to Radiant Dawn, but I think that Intelligent Systems is focusing more on porting the old games rather than making new ones from scratch.

Pokemon: I suppose that another console game is possible, but I (and I'm sure a lot of people) are really hoping for a Gold/Silver remake. Nintendo is hinting at it all over the place, but never giving us anything concrete.

[Undrave]

For Star Fox motion control they should use the Motion Plus and have us control the arwing with the wiimote acting as a control stick like in a real fighter plane! Essentially a floating joystick control system.

[Desensitized]

KIRBY, dammit!

I want that damn Kirby game that's been in development since the freaking cube came out. Although, with the amount of time it's taken, it better be longer than any of his games since Superstar.

That said, it'll probably be Wii Music 2. I refuse to get my hype up after the last few E3s were epic bombs.

[Strong Suck]

That Kirby game might as well be cancelled. I mean, if a Pikmin 3 happens, maybe we'll have a new ability to Cross-Pollinate the Pikmin, to create new breeds that share all the traits. Breed Purple with White to get Periwinkle Pikmin with the strength of 10 Pikmin, plus the Poisonous Power gets multiplied. And as for the return to Johto, Nintendo's probably gonna make a Special Version for DSiWare, which, when you have Diamond, Pearl or Platinum in the slot, you can use your character, and take the Ship in the Snowpoint Harbor over to Johto.

[Mikintosh]

Well, whatever it is it better be good since apparently the Wii is in "troubled times":

http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/troubled-times-for-the-wii-/1306341

[Classic Speedy]

Well, whatever it is it better be good since apparently the Wii is in "troubled times":

http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/troubled-times-for-the-wii-/1306341 No big surprise. The Wii's lesser power compared to the 360 and PS3 means it won't get nearly as many games that are shared between the two, unless it's a scaled-down port or a completely different beast. It's a darn good thing that the Wii has sold very well, because if it sold poorly AND had reluctant 3rd party developers, that wouldn't be good, to put it mildly.

Anyway, I seriously hope for a new Donkey Kong Country game. We haven't had one in forever, and I need my bonus room, barrel-blasting, banana-collecting fix. Just please make it better than DK64, that's all I ask.

[Marvin Tikvah]

I would love a new Donkey Kong platformer, even though Jungle Beat is almost out and it has gotten an overhaul. DK's basically been on the backburner since the last generation so I'd like to see him return to the forefront again.

I'm betting on Pikmin 3 though, and I'll be content with that as long as they show off how it looks or plays and give us a release time window.

[Desensitized]

I'm not too keen on just a Galaxy sequel as I mentioned in the Galaxy thread, but a whole new experience would be welcome.

Now that MT mentions it, I'm pretty sure Miyamoto stated that Pikmin 3 was in development last E3, so it very possibly could be that.

[tb4000]

F-Zero, fool.

[Flame Alchemist]

I don't think Mario Galaxy should get a sequal because it won't live up to the originals awesomeness I'd rather have the longer rumored Mario 128
Mario 128 was just a tech demo for the GameCube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgtFXXzE8bk

The elements of any rumored Mario 128 game were used in Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy. I'd rather have a Galaxy 2. Galaxy 1 was perfect.

[Flame Alchemist]

Well, whatever it is it better be good since apparently the Wii is in "troubled times":

http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/plugged-in/troubled-times-for-the-wii-/1306341
Analysts have tried to say each new year is the Wii's downfall. Since pretty much everyone in Japan has a Wii, of course the sales are going to decline. Also, Yahoo! isn't a very good website for anything. Try Kotaku or Joystiq or GoNintendo for Nintendo news.

[Tanooki]

If Metroid gets remade again, I needs to be a third person shooter ala Resident Evil 4 and 5. Something about first person in Prime gives me motion sickness like you wouldn't believe.I'm tempted to defriend you over that comment. I didn't like any of the Metroid games until I played Prime.

[Mikintosh]

I just really want a new console Zelda game.

[Gourry]

F-Zero, fool.

F-Zero with motion censor! That would be horrific. I remember having a hard
time not crashing into the wall on the Game Cube version, just imagine trying
to take a hard left turn going 2,000MPH with a motion censored controller!
Unless they just stuck to the regular no-motion format, although I think some
people might not fancy that they would not be using the Wii's motion censored
capabilities though.

[Zen Man]

Heck I'll say maybe... another Wave Race installment. Or if you want some really obscure franchises; than how about Star Tropics, Battle Clash, or Mach Rider.

[GWOtaku]

About Metroid...why not just give the player the choice between first and third person?

Freedom is good.

[Mikintosh]

About Metroid...why not just give the player the choice between first and third person?

Freedom is good.

How does a 3D third-person shooter work, exactly?



F-Zero with motion censor! That would be horrific. I remember having a hard
time not crashing into the wall on the Game Cube version, just imagine trying
to take a hard left turn going 2,000MPH with a motion censored controller!
Unless they just stuck to the regular no-motion format, although I think some
people might not fancy that they would not be using the Wii's motion censored
capabilities though.

Yeah I agree, the speed and level design would have to be gimped significantly for that to work, and I already hate the motion controls in Mario Kart Wii, which does have that gimped speed and level design.

[Jave]

Mmm... I just figured...

What about Elite Beat Agents 2?

[mookie75]

F-Zero with motion censor! That would be horrific. I remember having a hard
time not crashing into the wall on the Game Cube version, just imagine trying
to take a hard left turn going 2,000MPH with a motion censored controller!
Unless they just stuck to the regular no-motion format, although I think some
people might not fancy that they would not be using the Wii's motion censored
capabilities though.




Yeah I agree, the speed and level design would have to be gimped significantly for that to work, and I already hate the motion controls in Mario Kart Wii, which does have that gimped speed and level design.

I've been using the Wii Wheel since day one with Mario Kart Wii and I have absolutely no problem with it. When things go wrong, it's usually either my own stupidity or the Mario Kart series's natural inclination to jerk people around that is at fault. :p

What makes you think the level designs are gimped? I've played all the Mario Karts except for the one on DS and I feel the tracks in Wii are on the same level as the rest. I suppose they're a little wider, but that's probably to account for the additional people that are involved in races in this version. Otherwise, there's still ample opportunity to face tight corners and segments of track that have no guard rails; which is what I assume you two think would be horribly difficult with a F-Zero motion control game. To be honest, I feel the Wheel has allowed me to perfect my technique more than in any other Mario Kart game, and I felt I was pretty good with Double Dash back in the day...

I say, bring on F-Zero with the Wii Wheel, Nintendo! I vow I will master it no longer how long it takes! :D

[Demonic Raven]

I have to say, a new F-zero sounds like a good possibility....and awesome. Motion controlled? Short Answer: no.

Long Answer: It wouldn't work. Mario Kart with the Wii Wheel was okay only because Mario Kart isn't exactly super fast. I can't imagine doing anything like GX's speed using the Wheel...not even close. If they do implement it, they would have to make the speed slower or gimp it in some other way (easier turns?), and that would suck pretty badly. So basically, it's classic controls or bust. Just for the record, I couldn't honestly use the Wheel in Mario Kart because I found it to be pretty clumsy overall and I didn't enjoy it.

I'm tempted to defriend you over that comment. I didn't like any of the Metroid games until I played Prime.You dare insult the greatness of Super Metroid?! A hex on you, sir! :p
Mmm... I just figured...

What about Elite Beat Agents 2?I dunno. Does EBA really strike you as a "key" game?

[Gourry]

I've been using the Wii Wheel since day one with Mario Kart Wii and I have absolutely no problem with it. When things go wrong, it's usually either my own stupidity or the Mario Kart series's natural inclination to jerk people around that is at fault. :p

What makes you think the level designs are gimped? I've played all the Mario Karts except for the one on DS and I feel the tracks in Wii are on the same level as the rest. I suppose they're a little wider, but that's probably to account for the additional people that are involved in races in this version. Otherwise, there's still ample opportunity to face tight corners and segments of track that have no guard rails; which is what I assume you two think would be horribly difficult with a F-Zero motion control game. To be honest, I feel the Wheel has allowed me to perfect my technique more than in any other Mario Kart game, and I felt I was pretty good with Double Dash back in the day...

I say, bring on F-Zero with the Wii Wheel, Nintendo! I vow I will master it no longer how long it takes! :D

I forgot about the Wii Wheel, I guess that would help a little bit more than a
controller would. Even so, good luck turning it with the necessary reaction
times, otherwise your vehicle will be red in about 30 seconds on a map that
has a lot of turns! :p Oh, and just imagine how F-Zero Wii would work on WiFi,
your playing on a map with lots of turns, constantly hitting stuff due to lag. If
they do make one I hope they spend a lot of time on the motion censor to say
the least :cool:.

[GWOtaku]

How does a 3D third-person shooter work, exactly?


The same way the perspective works in Halo, except you can use MotionPlus control to aim exactly where you want to. Or something like that.

[Undrave]

New Wave Race game! Now there's a fun idea. Wii Sport Resort has a jetski minigame, they could build off what they learned working on that.

[Icer]

Donkey Kong has been neglected for a long time.

It's sad to think that Zelda, Mario, DK, Star Fox, Kirby, (insert 90% of 1st party Nintendo games) have not had proper Wii games. Either GameCube ports who were delayed and had waggle added on or nothing at all.

Nintendo sure has let down the long time fan this gen, JMO

[Scirel]

Donkey Kong has been neglected for a long time.

It's sad to think that Zelda, Mario, DK, Star Fox, Kirby, (insert 90% of 1st party Nintendo games) have not had proper Wii games. Either GameCube ports who were delayed and had waggle added on or nothing at all.

Nintendo sure has let down the long time fan this gen, JMO


Wha? Why is mario on that list when Galaxy and Kart are both hits?

Though I do agree nintendo has ignored all of its major IP's on home consoles this gen except for mario and metroid.

[sdp]

Its been a long time since a very hyped Nintendo game has come out for the "core" user so I do think we'll see one soon for that reason.


I wouldn't trust IGN at all, I mean I only think its true because its been so long. Especially the Nintendo team and the MANY false things they've reported like Kid Icarus at E3 etc...


Its really hard to predict what Nintendo will do, they never follow what people expect them to do.

[Tanooki]

You dare insult the greatness of Super Metroid?! A hex on you, sir! :pDidn't get a Super Nintendo until the N64 was nearly out and since I was a tween at the time, I spent my small amount of cash on games which everyone else had, namely Super Mario World, Super Mario Kart and NBA Jam. I have Super Metroid now, and I think it's a great game. I just probably won't finish it because I just can't get a proper feel for the game by using the Classic Controller.

[Strollymonster]

Honestly, if they were to remake Star Fox 64 with next-gen graphics and more missions, I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

Makes me sad to know they aren't really investigating it as a core title, especially when most of the "casual" gamers I know remember it as being an awesome game (and their first introduction to force feedback via rumble).

[RockmanDash]

Well it can't be Metroid unless it's a remake because last I heard the series is finished.

But if anything it's probably Zelda Wii or the sequel to Super Mario Galaxy.

Then again.. Star Fox has been missing for a long time now.

[Mynd Hed]

F-Zero with motion censor! That would be horrific. I remember having a hard
time not crashing into the wall on the Game Cube version, just imagine trying
to take a hard left turn going 2,000MPH with a motion censored controller!
Unless they just stuck to the regular no-motion format, although I think some
people might not fancy that they would not be using the Wii's motion censored
capabilities though.

Considering that even Mario Kart gave you a choice between a standard control scheme and waggle controls, I really can't imagine that they'd gimp F-Zero by making it waggle-only.


About Metroid...why not just give the player the choice between first and third person?

Freedom is good.

I dunno, any time a game tries to do that, one mode or the other turns out to be a nearly-unplayable afterthought. How many people do you know who play Oblivion or Fallout 3 in third-person mode for more than five seconds at a time?


It's sad to think that Zelda, Mario, DK, Star Fox, Kirby, (insert 90% of 1st party Nintendo games) have not had proper Wii games. Either GameCube ports who were delayed and had waggle added on or nothing at all.

Exsqueeze me? In exactly what universe is Galaxy not a "proper Wii game"?

[G1Ravage]

I'm going to hope for a Nintendo-made Star Fox, with no bull****.

[jph139]

We're overdue for a new console Zelda. I mean, it wouldn't have been unexpected to see it last year. So far, a new one is released every three or four years after the last one - it should be out by 2010 or so, if the pattern works.

If I don't get info on Zelda Wii soon I'm going to punch someone in the face.

[Strong Suck]

It would turn out to be ironic, if the supposed "New" Legend of Zelda turned out to be a New Play Control Version of The Wind Waker, complete with a DS Version of the Tingle Tuner. We need Toon Link to come back to Wii, after his debut in Brawl.

As for Kid Icarus, the only way they should bring Pit back is 2D, Retro Graphics, since that's all we ever knew him in, and Nintendo can put it on WiiWare. I mean, if it worked for MegaMan 9 (Oh, did it work!), maybe it'll work for Pit, and eventually Sonic, if Sega decides to hold a Contest, where the fans can create their own custom levels, and they can use the best level formats for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (with Genesis Style Graphics and Music).

[RockmanDash]

It would turn out to be ironic, if the supposed "New" Legend of Zelda turned out to be a New Play Control Version of The Wind Waker, complete with a DS Version of the Tingle Tuner. We need Toon Link to come back to Wii, after his debut in Brawl.

As for Kid Icarus, the only way they should bring Pit back is 2D, Retro Graphics, since that's all we ever knew him in, and Nintendo can put it on WiiWare. I mean, if it worked for MegaMan 9 (Oh, did it work!), maybe it'll work for Pit, and eventually Sonic, if Sega decides to hold a Contest, where the fans can create their own custom levels, and they can use the best level formats for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (with Genesis Style Graphics and Music).

What we need is a actual none side adventure sequel of Windwaker. Something tells me were getting a Twilight Princess 2 though..

[Mynd Hed]

After playing through Twilight Princess, is anyone else just kind of... not excited for the next console Zelda game? I mean, it had everything I *thought* I wanted in a Zelda title, but at this point I've been through the formula so many times that I just... don't care any more.

[Mikintosh]

After playing through Twilight Princess, is anyone else just kind of... not excited for the next console Zelda game? I mean, it had everything I *thought* I wanted in a Zelda title, but at this point I've been through the formula so many times that I just... don't care any more.

Nah, I loved it. I mean, parts of it seemed not exactly...fresh, but those are the parts I really enjoyed about Ocarina, so I didn't really mind. And with all the Midna/Twilight stuff, there's a lot of material for a sequel (perhaps one that featured more creative settings), so it's annoying they haven't announced one yet.

And talking about repeating formula, how many Metroid Primes did Nintendo put out, again?

[Gourry]

Maybe it is just me, but does anyone think that Zelda is a bit... repetitive? I
mean... for me the games seem a bit similar, I know Twilight Princes had the
whole, dark side with wolf and what not, but I am talking about the little
things. Like it is always the same temples, and Ganon is the mastermind in
how many of the games? I am not a hater of Zelda, I loved the games and
LOVED The Legend of Zelda Ocarina of Time (my favorite thing to do was to
go to the really high bridge that led into the desert and jump off in into the
river :P), but how many times has the first temple been the forest temple,
and inside that temple you get the boomerang. Although they did add new
items into Twilight Princes which was cool, but I find the repetitiveness
annoying, like... I go through the beginning of the game, knowing that the
next temple is going to be forest automaticly, and when I get to the forest
temple, I cant get exited because I know by prise weapon is going to be the
boomerang right from the start, and not have that suspense of opening the
chest. If they do make one for Wii I hope they fix the repetitiveness, although
some fans do not like changes like that, but w/e just my opinion.

Note: I do know they added new kinds of temples to the game. So you do not
need to point that out for me if you comment on this post :P.

[Strong Suck]

Maybe they need a new 2D Zelda, where Link can jump, or something.

[SirLemming]

There are certainly other franchises they could run into the ground. Although, surprisingly enough, another Mario would probably still be innovative if Galaxy was any indication.

[Tanooki]

Maybe they need a new 2D Zelda, where Link can jump, or something.Minish Cap had Roc's Cape in it towards the end, or do you mean another side scrolling Link title?

[Desensitized]

Maybe they need a new 2D Zelda, where Link can jump, or something.A remake or sequel of Zelda 2 would definitely help make the Zelda franchise seem less stale.

[tb4000]

I could see Kid Icarus coming back as a somewhat T-rated version of God of War.

[Shawn Hopkins]

Surprise Zelda!

Maybe even for real this time. There's a chance it'll be something like Wii Music 2 or New Play Control Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, though.

[Undrave]

Gourry: I think you're looking for repetitiveness in the wrong place. There's plenty of Zelda (especially the handheld ones) where the first temple isn't the 'forest' temple.

Say maybe they're just gonna announce the release date of Excite Bot. That feels like a 'key' game to me...

[Desensitized]

Say maybe they're just gonna announce the release date of Excite Bot. That feels like a 'key' game to me...ExciteBots is out today, actually.

[Undrave]

ExciteBots is out today, actually.

Ah! That's right, I forgot they had a review in the last Nintendo Power, silly me ^^;;

[mumbo]

Golden Sun 3.

I'm kidding, of course it wouldn't be a "key game" at all, and there's a good chance the series is dead, but seriously, I think I would take a life to have another Golden Sun. I just loved those games so much, and when the developers said that they just formed a prologue for something bigger...oh it was painful.

I'd expect Wii Zelda, maaaaybe a badassified Kid Icarus. The Metroid series isn't done, but the Prime series is and it is resting for the time being. Too soon for another big Mario adventure (we usually get one per gen anyway), and things like Pikmin 3, Kirby, F-Zero, hell, even Star Fox with the direction that series has gone, wouldn't really be all that heavy of hitters.

[Undrave]

Golden Sun 3.

I'm kidding, of course it wouldn't be a "key game" at all, and there's a good chance the series is dead, but seriously, I think I would take a life to have another Golden Sun. I just loved those games so much, and when the developers said that they just formed a prologue for something bigger...oh it was painful.

You and me both pal! You and me both. They should have made Isaac playable in Brawl to reignite interest! I mean Fire Emblem came out in North-America because Roy and Marth were in Melee!

[Zen Man]

You know its funny how the Smash Bros games have been used to reignite main franchises, reintroduce forgotten franchises and bring over franchises that were exclusive only in Japan.

[Strong Suck]

Minish Cap had Roc's Cape in it towards the end, or do you mean another side scrolling Link title?

I meant a new Side Scroller. Some parts of Link's Awakening may not have done it some justice, even WITH the inclusion of Goombas.

[Tanooki]

I meant a new Side Scroller. Some parts of Link's Awakening may not have done it some justice, even WITH the inclusion of Goombas.Now I'm confused. "Link's Awakening" was the top down perspective Zelda title for the GameBoy. Just to verify, did you mean "The Adventure of Link"?

[Desensitized]

Now I'm confused. "Link's Awakening" was the top down perspective Zelda title for the GameBoy. Just to verify, did you mean "The Adventure of Link"?No, he's talking about the sidescrolling segments in Link's Awakening. You remember, I think you fight one of the bosses like that.

[Undrave]

No, he's talking about the sidescrolling segments in Link's Awakening. You remember, I think you fight one of the bosses like that.

Yeah you fight the eagle at the top of the tower dungeon in side scrolling perspective. Its a pain in the heck to fight too.

The sidescrolling segments used the same sprites as the usual top down segments :p kinda funny when you do an upward slash as its almost like Link is on his back.

Maybe that key game is gonna be Mario Party X: Guest Starring Sonic the Hedgehog :p

[HG Revolution]

I think I just figured out what the game is...

Nintendogs Wii.

Supposedly it was near-finished in 2007 so it seems like something for this holiday season.

[Strong Suck]

Maybe that key game is gonna be Mario Party X: Guest Starring Sonic the Hedgehog :p

AKA: The surefire way to combine Sonic Shuffle with Mario Party, by adding MiniGames from BOTH games, and Sonic and Friends. In Shadow's words, "These are only games..."

[Jave]

This is probably stretching things too much, but I would like to see another big crossover game that's not Smash Bros.

Nintendo All-Stars Kart?

[Eddy]

I'm honestly not expecting much from Nintendo this year. I'm thinking we'll probably see...
- some more Punch-Out!! stuff
- possibly a new trailer for Sin & Punishment 2
- more Wii Sports Resort
- maybe a Nintendogs game for the Wii
- boasting about Wii, DS, and DSi sales
- new "New Play Control!" games announced. I'm thinking Toadstool Tour, Luigi's Mansion, and Wind Waker.

I'd like to say I expect a new Mario or Zelda or some other key franchise, but I don't see it happening. Who knows? I could be left pleasantly surprised.

[Mek]

Given my low, low, low expectations of Nintendo these days... I think we're going to get another Wii [insert casual recreational activity here] game.

[Marvin Tikvah]

I don't expect another Wii ___ titles as the main attraction. Last year, people kind of hyped the event themselves, when they bought into the Kid Icarus or F-Zero Wii rumors. All Nintendo was saying was "wait until E3". Then we know how that turned out.

This year, they've actually been telling us to look forward to some nice surprises at E3, instead of dancing around rumors. Not to mention an interview last year with Miyamoto said Wii Music would be the last of the Wii ___ line for some time now, since he was involved in most of them and wanted to get those games done first.

[Desensitized]

I don't expect another Wii ___ titles as the main attraction. Last year, people kind of hyped the event themselves, when they bought into the Kid Icarus or F-Zero Wii rumors. All Nintendo was saying was "wait until E3". Then we know how that turned out.

This year, they've actually been telling us to look forward to some nice surprises at E3, instead of dancing around rumors. Not to mention an interview last year with Miyamoto said Wii Music would be the last of the Wii ___ line for some time now, since he was involved in most of them and wanted to get those games done first.It's not like last year's E3 was the first majorly disappointing one, either.

Just remember to keep your expectations extremely low for it, because you probably won't be getting anything decent.

[Shawn Hopkins]

You know, I said it as a joke, but why hasn't there been a Mario Golf game for the Wii? That would sell like hotcakes and be a perfect use of the controller. I really enjoyed playing Wii Sports golf.

What I would like, though, is a DS player for the Wii. The latest Crystal Chronicles game shows that it can be done, so do it already.

[Eddy]

You know, I said it as a joke, but why hasn't there been a Mario Golf game for the Wii? That would sell like hotcakes and be a perfect use of the controller. I really enjoyed playing Wii Sports golf.
They probably will but, like you said jokingly before, they'll probably just do the same thing they did with Power Tennis and port it over to the Wii with tagged on motion controls. It would still sell like crazy and Nintendo wouldn't even have to take the time to develop a whole new game.

[Captain Highwind]

I'm tempted to defriend you over that comment.

That simply will not do. I'm on a quest to collect you all like Pokemon.

AND IMA GONNA BE TEH BEST!!!111 8B


How does a 3D third-person shooter work, exactly?

Unlike first-person Samus with her ambiguous height in relation to her surroundings, third-person Samus would better orient the player, preventing incongruent signals from reaching the brain and causing the heaves.

This is especially true when leaping from platform to platform up vertical shafts, which the first Prime loved to do. Like a damn cruise ship that never stops swaying, that game...

[Strong Suck]

How about New Play Control: Pokémon Colosseum, or even New Play Control: Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness? You could not only tack on the Pointer Movement, but also add in DS/DSi Compatability, and you can transfer the Purified Pokémon over to Diamond & Pearl, as well as Platinum.