Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
I'm finally back! Just in time to make my predictions for Nintendo in 2019. Plus a review of my Nintendo predictions from last year, where I actually did alright, for once.
2019 Predictions:
January Direct:
-on January 11, to coincide with release of New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
-this one will NOT be a mini, will outline a bigger year for Switch than last year
-will feature Yoshi, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem, Bayonetta 3
-no Metroid Prime 4 or Pokemon 2019 yet, saving those for later
-rumoured Metroid Prime Trilogy announced
-rumoured Skyward Sword remake announced, and controls won’t suck
E3 2019:
-as rumoured, new Switch model announced
--called something better than “New Switch,” probably Switch XL
--to be sold alongside current Switch at its price, current model will get price drop
--more powerful hardware
--Same physical dimensions but less bezel so the screen is still bigger, and 1080p
--Some games will get resolution and other graphics patches
-Metroid Prime 4 debut, November launch
--better graphics on “New” Switch
Other games:
-Wii U ports other than NSMB U Deluxe:
--Pikmin 3, plus a Pikmin 4 announcement
--Mario 3D World port to alternate 2D/3D games - no Mario Maker sequel yet
-Square-Enix will remember FFVIII exists and throw that into their list of Final Fantasy ports
-Resident Evil 2 Remake will be announced as a “New” Switch exclusive
-Retro gave up on making something original and is actually doing DKCR3 after all
-a new 2D Zelda game for Switch like LttP and ALBW
-as announced, Pokemon 2019 games will be “real” next gen games
--catching mechanism will be closer to Let’s Go games, no motion controls though
--will use Pokemon Bank, Let’s Go games will also be patched to use Pokemon Bank
Other stuff:
-3DS releases are DONE after 2019, since there will finally be a budget Switch option
--last few announced games trickling out in 2019 - Bowser’s Inside Story, Kirby’s Epic Yarn
--no more first party 3DS releases by 2020
-No Classic/mini consoles
--they’ll say just play what’s on NES Switch Online service
--selection will still be limited to NES games
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I'm finally back! Just in time to make my predictions for Nintendo in 2019. Plus a review of my Nintendo predictions from last year, where I actually did alright, for once.
2019 Predictions:
January Direct:
-on January 11, to coincide with release of New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
-this one will NOT be a mini, will outline a bigger year for Switch than last year
-will feature Yoshi, Luigi’s Mansion 3, Animal Crossing, Fire Emblem, Bayonetta 3
-no Metroid Prime 4 or Pokemon 2019 yet, saving those for later
-rumoured Metroid Prime Trilogy announced
-rumoured Skyward Sword remake announced, and controls won’t suck
E3 2019:
-as rumoured, new Switch model announced
--called something better than “New Switch,” probably Switch XL
--to be sold alongside current Switch at its price, current model will get price drop
--more powerful hardware
--Same physical dimensions but less bezel so the screen is still bigger, and 1080p
--Some games will get resolution and other graphics patches
-Metroid Prime 4 debut, November launch
--better graphics on “New” Switch
Other games:
-Wii U ports other than NSMB U Deluxe:
--Pikmin 3, plus a Pikmin 4 announcement
--Mario 3D World port to alternate 2D/3D games - no Mario Maker sequel yet
-Square-Enix will remember FFVIII exists and throw that into their list of Final Fantasy ports
-Resident Evil 2 Remake will be announced as a “New” Switch exclusive
-Retro gave up on making something original and is actually doing DKCR3 after all
-a new 2D Zelda game for Switch like LttP and ALBW
-as announced, Pokemon 2019 games will be “real” next gen games
--catching mechanism will be closer to Let’s Go games, no motion controls though
--will use Pokemon Bank, Let’s Go games will also be patched to use Pokemon Bank
Other stuff:
-3DS releases are DONE after 2019, since there will finally be a budget Switch option
--last few announced games trickling out in 2019 - Bowser’s Inside Story, Kirby’s Epic Yarn
--no more first party 3DS releases by 2020
-No Classic/mini consoles
--they’ll say just play what’s on NES Switch Online service
--selection will still be limited to NES games
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/splodinator
Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/splodinator
Friend me on Switch: SW-4873-3822-7111
