Nintendo E3 2019- My Predictions

There are especially one thing that stands out when thinking about what Nintendo could bring and that of course being the possibility of Nintendo showing a new version of the Switch, either a Switch Mini or a Switch Pro. This however has been shut down by Nintendo themselves as they´ve stated their conference will solely focus on software that will be released in 2019.

So what are the titles that Nintendo will focus on, well we know that Super Mario Maker 2 is mere weeks away, but I'm not sure they will talk about that pretty much at all since they've already ran a few Directs on that subject. Instead I believe they will focus on other, also confirmed releases such as Fire Emblem Three Houses which should come out on July 26. I think we will get to see a big chunk of gameplay, some new content for the mobile game Fire Emblem Heroes may also be thrown in.

Astral Chain, Animal Crossing and Luigi's Mansion 3 are huge titles exclusive to the Switch and all we know of them so far is that they will be released in 2019. The only gameplay we´ve seen so far from any of these titles is from Astral Chain, Astral Chain have got the release date of August 30. I consider it to be sure thing that we´ll get some new gameplay footage and some more story elements.

Neither Animal Crossing or Luigi's Mansion 3 have got anything else to go on so I am sure we´ll get all information we need on those two titles as well. Personally I can see Luigi's Mansion 3 happening in October (Halloween you know) and then we have Animal Crossing as the final big first party for the year in November.

As we're already talking about first party games I think it's fair for me to throw in my predictions that's not really likely to happen, but possible, and they would make me a very, very happy guy. Bayonetta 3 information and Mario+Rabbids 2 announced. We know that Bayonetta 3 is in development since it got revealed last year, but it may very well be to early for them to really show off anything, but a man can dream right? Of course he can. And I will! But since it´s release window has been pushed from 2019 to TBA earlier this year, that indicates to me there has been some kind of issue along the way. But Bayonetta 2 is one of my absolute favorite games ever so I am super excited for the third installment.

Mario+Rabbids Kingdom Battle was a game that shocked many people when they realised how incredibly good and smart the game was. When the project first got announced everybody lost their mind “what are Nintendo smoking?! How can they even consider this?! Rabbids sucks!” And I´ll admit I was for sure one of them. And from the Rabbids games I've played, they're not very good honestly. But the mashup worked great as a Halo inspired turned based tactics game with a tight combat and amusing story mode. Easy to say, this is one of the best games on the Switch console. A sequel to this will come in the future, I only wish the future is now. Or 2020 will work to. Just give it to me!

Many were disappointed when Nintendo announced the delay for Metroid Prime 4. But I think they have learned how excited people are for it and with a remastered version of the other games… They can manage to earn more money and also give people who've never experienced those games before, for the first time. And therefore build up some very important momentum for the next installment. Metroid Prime trilogy sure sounds like a great bet.

Sources have said that there are about 20 third party games coming to the Switch which have not been announced yet. I think most of these are smaller titles or games that have been out for a few years on other platforms. I don't think Nintendo will make a big deal out of it, it's still just games that many have already played, I think Nintendo will just make a quick trailer that states the titles in a quick fashion.

What do you think Nintendo will show us at E3 2019? Let me know down in the comments.

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