Release Date / Game Reveal Timing Speculation and Discussion

[Warrior]

The January direct this year was hardly a blow out by any means, I don't think they'll show the first animal crossing gameplay in January direct, the january direct is basically more of a small games gig, whereas animal crossing currently is huge. I think if anything getting excitement up as much as possible before black friday/cyber monday and christmas is what will shift as many units as possible. Sales slump for the rest of the year, and nintendo isn't dumb. I will not be surprised by a November 8th direct with gameplay at all. 15th is possible too, but it's cutting it way close to have the desired effect for black friday.

 

[Blue Cup]

The January direct this year was hardly a blow out by any means, I don't think they'll show the first animal crossing gameplay in January direct, the january direct is basically more of a small games gig, whereas animal crossing currently is huge. I think if anything getting excitement up as much as possible before black friday/cyber monday and christmas is what will shift as many units as possible. Sales slump for the rest of the year, and nintendo isn't dumb. I will not be surprised by a November 8th direct with gameplay at all. 15th is possible too, but it's cutting it way close to have the desired effect for black friday.

The January Direct this year was the odd man out. It was a mini Direct that more or less represented what Nintendo had for 2018, which hasn't been a lot. Later Directs, including E3, was where they started detailing 2019 games. This year as a whole has been quiet compared to last, and that first Direct very accurately spelled that out.

2019 though?

Pokemon
Animal Crossing
Fire Emblem
Metroid (potentially)
Bayonetta (potentially)
Deus Ex Machina
Yoshi

There's even a potential new Star Fox game in development, plus who knows what else their A-teams have to announce. We could even see a new Zelda and Mario next E3.

There was a reason this years Direct was so low key, but they have a strong 2019 in the cards and thus their Direct will reflect that.

 

[EpicGamer12]

King Zell seems to just be riding on the backs of other leakers... The N64 mini and the second November direct were already leaked a few days ago. If he actually knew anything more than anyone else he wouldn't be making such safe bets.

 

[Blue Cup]

He's said as much that he doesn't feel too good about the whole thing. And after him being the one and only one to report on there being any such Animal Crossing related material in the September Direct, and taking his past track record into account, he's more reliable than the piggybackers like SpawnWave and this ACFS fellow here.

 

[Flare]

https://gamingintel.com/nintendo/leak-2nd-nintendo-direct-coming-in-november-2018/

A recent leak says a Nintendo Direct is expected on the 8th. Note that this site predicted when the smash direct was occurring so stay tuned today and tomorrow to see if anything pops up. Whether this is a generic direct or a game-focusing direct is not known.

Don't get your hopes too high though, leaks are not always 100% certain.

 

[EpicGamer12]

https://gamingintel.com/nintendo/leak-2nd-nintendo-direct-coming-in-november-2018/

A recent leak says a Nintendo Direct is expected on the 8th. Note that this site predicted when the smash direct was occurring so stay tuned today and tomorrow to see if anything pops up.

Don't get your hopes too high though, leaks are not always 100% certain.

We have been talking about this for the last 24 hours, haha

By the way, if the Direct is actually on the 8th, the announcements would probably be in a few hours. Fingers crossed!

 

[Paperboy012305]

I really want to know what the direct will have. I’m mostly expecting some DLC news here.

 

[Blue Cup]

I really want to know what the direct will have. I’m mostly expecting some DLC news here.

For what, exactly? None of their current games have upcoming DLC and they aren't about to talk about Smash Bros. yet so I don't understand where you are coming from with this.

We have been talking about this for the last 24 hours, haha

By the way, if the Direct is actually on the 8th, the announcements would probably be in a few hours. Fingers crossed!

Not necessarily. If this is a Mini Direct like what is suggested, they won't say a word until they drop it on YouTube on Thursday.

But yes, otherwise it will be at 10am eastern time.

 

[Paperboy012305]

What I mean is, they announce DLC, not give out some DLC info that has already been revealed.

 

[smonikkims]

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing if the Direct is announced in an hour. Unfortunately now that I have been reminded that Mini Directs are a thing I'm now expecting it to be one, which I think is a perfect way for the N64 Classic to be revealed.

 

[EpicGamer12]

For what, exactly? None of their current games have upcoming DLC and they aren't about to talk about Smash Bros. yet so I don't understand where you are coming from with this.




Not necessarily. If this is a Mini Direct like what is suggested, they won't say a word until they drop it on YouTube on Thursday.

But yes, otherwise it will be at 10am eastern time.

I didn't really see where the Mini Direct has been suggested, but okay. GamingINTEL was the first site to mention either of this months directs and there is nothing said about it being a Mini Direct there.

 

[Blue Cup]

I really want to know what the direct will have. I’m mostly expecting some DLC news here.

We have been talking about this for the last 24 hours, haha

By the way, if the Direct is actually on the 8th, the announcements would probably be in a few hours. Fingers crossed!

King Zell mentioned it could be one, if one is even happening. He has never gone out of his way to express doubt about the info he shares, but he has this time. Plus given the time of the year and having had a major Direct in September, a quick mini Direct just makes more sense.

 

[Sweetley]

...Shouldn't there be an announcement by now if there would be a Direct on Thursday?
Or did I mistook the time?

Unless it's a Mini Direct where an announcement is not necessary.

 

[smonikkims]

Yeah there wasn't an announcement. I imagine it's a Mini Direct after all. Oh well.

 

[Blue Cup]

quick update: direct on the 8th, not 6th. not sure what you're getting exactly but presumably a trailer and release date confirmation. i'll be stalking here after!

Ya still stalking us here, buddy? Piggybacking on rumors and acting as if you're some sort of insider just burnt your sorry ass.

 

[Sweetley]

Well, looks like there wasn't even a Mini Direct at all, Nintendo just released the YouTube App today.
Not sure if there will be one the next days? Also guess ACFS was a troll after all, not surprised to be
honest about this. There is a good reason why I'm careful when it comes to leaks and such.

 

[smonikkims]

Definitely don't think there's any need to attack the guy. This kind of thing should be water off our backs. I definitely still believe the speculation around there being some kind of direct this month and you never know what we're gonna get.

 

[Paperboy012305]

We all knew he was a fake from the start, why would you guys believe him again?

There may be a direct soon this month though, but it’s probably not until next year most likely.

 

[ACFS]

Yes, I'm fake. Sorry if I offended anyone, it wasn't my intention. I was just trying to build some hype since I'm as excited as you guys are for this new game. Honestly I was hopeful we would have more information by now and thought it would be fun to generate a conversation leading up to when I expected a trailer or something to drop. Clearly it was a mistake and I apologise again. I'll log out of this account for good now, and I hope you all enjoy the new game when it eventually comes.

 

[smonikkims]

At least it isn't called Fresh Start! Hah.