Despite initial concerns about Nintendo having a slow year in terms of game releases, it is important to acknowledge that the company is still managing to average one new first-party release every month. This includes titles such as Mario vs DK, Another Code, Princess Peach Showtime, Endless Ocean, TTYD, and Luigi’s Mansion 2. Additionally, there are also a number of great third-party games being released for the Nintendo platform.
Comparing the current year to 2018, it is evident that there is a significant improvement in the quantity and quality of Nintendo game releases. In 2018, the lineup was lackluster with titles such as an average Kirby game, an unfinished Mario Tennis, and direct ports of Tropical Freeze and Captain Toad with minimal new content. The standout game of the year was Smash Ultimate, which was released late and could be considered more of a 2019 game.
While Nintendo may not have revealed all their cards for the year yet, it is likely that they have something significant planned for the latter half of the year. The lack of information on releases beyond June suggests that there could be more surprises in store. Nintendo is known for keeping their upcoming releases under wraps until closer to the launch date, so there is no need to worry about the rest of the year.
There is speculation about potential future releases from Nintendo that could include easy ports, remakes, and the revival of niche titles. Some possibilities include a new Rythm Heaven game, remasters of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess, Metroid Prime 2 & 3, a remaster of Chibi-Robo 1 & 2, and a rumored Kid Icarus Uprising remaster. Additionally, there could be a new Wario Land game in the works, possibly developed by a trusted studio like WayForward.
Predictions for Nintendo’s Lineup
With the anticipation building for upcoming Nintendo releases, there is speculation about what else could be in store. It is likely that we will see something related to Kirby, and there are predictions for a free NSO-exclusive City Trial battle royale game. The potential for surprises from Nintendo is high, and fans can look forward to more announcements in the coming months.
While there may have been initial concerns about the pace of Nintendo’s game releases, it is clear that there is still much to look forward to in the second half of the year. Nintendo’s history of surprising fans with unexpected announcements and releases suggests that there will be more excitement to come.
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