GameXplain's Nintendo E3 2017 Predictions - Super Mario Odyssey, Retro Studios, & Smash Bros Switch?

So the Youtube channel GameXplain has posted their predictions for Nintendo's E3 2017, which will be in a few days.

What Do I expect to see at Nintendo's E3 Showcase

Nintendo has toned down on the whole E3 thing since they started doing Nintendo Directs so this one won't be any different, but that doesn't mean they won't have things to show off. This is a quick list of what I expect Nintendo to bring to the show, so in no particular order, lets begin.

I think the big four will be:
Super Mario Odyssey
Arms
Splatoon 2
Zelda Breath of the Wild DLC
All of which will get a new trailer and be playable on the show floor. The trailers will reveal more about the games and new stages.

Other notible entries will be:
Pokken Tournament DX
Pokemon Ultra Sun and Pokemon Ultra Moon

I also think they will reveal a new game:
2.5D Metroid for 3DS
3D Metroid for Switch (not a Metroid Prime 4 but people will still subtitle it as such)
The reason for a 3D Metroid on Switch would be to give the Switch a good variety of games as I don't think it really has a big shooter right now, however since I'm not big on FPS games I'll be more excited bout the 2.5D Metroid on 3DS.

Top 10 Games I want To Get For The Nintendo Switch

If I play my cards right I'll be one month away from getting myself a Nintendo Switch console, so I think I should make a list of the top 10 games I want to get for the Switch. So in no particular order here are

My Top 10 Games I want To Get For The Nintendo Switch

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

 I already have Mario Kart 8 for the Nintendo Wii U and it's still fun to play that, so Mario Kart 8 Deluxe barely makes the list with it's improved battle mode. I am looking forward to firing shells, collecting coins, and catching my opponent in the new Renegade Roundup.

 

Super Mario Odyssey

 I'll have to wait till later this year, but platformers are one of my go to genres in video games. Mario goes back to a more Mario 64 and Mario Sunshine free roam style of levels in a quest to save Princess Peach from Bowser.

Sonic Forces

 Oh hey, we can make our own custom Sonic characters in this one. It's about time Sega let's it's fans use their OCs.
So somehow Dr. Eggman Robotnik has conquered the world, or so the trailers would have us believe. I don't know what's going on so I have to find out.

Sonic Mania

 Classic side scrolling Sonic the hedgehog gameplay. I think I just said the reason to get it.

Puyo Puyo Tetris

 Every once in awhile I get the need to play a puzzle game, and Puyo Puyo and Tetris are some of the biggest names in that category. For Myself it's more for Tetris and the fact I can take it on the go just sells it for me.

Snake Pass

 When I saw the trailer for Snake Pass I became interested in how you played it, instead of jumping from platform to platform you had to coil around objects to slither your way through the game. It's like a puzzle platformer where you can't jump, but can climb in a unique way. I have thought of getting it on Steam, but the thought of the portable Nintendo Switch console just makes me want that one instead.

Fast RMX

 I've been aware of this series for awhile now and have been meaning to get it at some point. I am a fan of the high paced F-Zero series by Nintendo and this spiritual successor just makes up for the fact Nintendo hasn't made a new one in years.

I Am Setsuna

 I actually don't know much about this video game, I needed a tenth game for the list and I thought a JRPG would help make the list more well rounded. I also wanted to play an JRPG as I haven't played one in a long time other than Pokemon.

ARMS

 I'm not one for fighting games, but sometimes I find a series I like (example Super Smash Bros), so I wanted to give the new Nintendo IP ARMS a try.

Splatoon 2

I enjoyed the first one whenever I got around to playing it, like the last game I'm not the biggest fan of shooters, but I play me some Splatoon 2.

How Could A Nintendo Switch Expansion Addon Work

Back during the Bit Wars of the 8-bit and 16-bit era and even before than, addons where often created for home consoles. Some examples are the Famicom Disc System and the Sega CD, such addons where used to allow home consoles to do more then what they were originally designed for. Some even enhanced the power of a console like the Sega 32x.

But can the Nintendo Switch ever get such an addon? The answer is an easy yes.

In fact the Nintendo Switch already has an addon that allows you to play your games on the television. That's right, the Nintendo Switch dock can be considered an addon to the Nintendo Switch, and even though it currently doesn't add any sort of power enhancement at this time, Nintendo could release a version that does.

Nintendo has stated that the Nintendo Switch can deliver some 4K gameplay at 30 fps, it can't do it for all games. Well a Nintendo Switch Dock addon with additional hardware could turn this already great console into a true 4K gaming beast.

What would be needed in the addon would be;

• An additional CPU
• An additional GPU
• Additional Memory

The CPU is already pretty good for what it's given now, but for 4K at 60fps a little boost would help, same goes for the GPU. As for the memory, Id say an additional 8 to 12 GBs would be needed. Current games would also need a patch to be able to use such an addon.

As for the price of such an expansion, I'd estimate a retail $200 to $300, which does see kind of expensive as you have to add the Nintendo Switch price on top of that. If you consider that fact that the Switch is also a portable, it'll be similar in price to buying a portable console and a home console which some people already do.

My Idea Could Double The Nintendo Switch's Power

So my idea that could double the power of the Nintendo Switch ( and might make it able to do 4K at a really good frame rate ). Is actually quite simple. If Nintendo made a special docking station that lets you put two Switch's in and it then uses both of them together to improve performace.

It does sound simple and would be a great feature. Even if you don't by two Nintendo Switch consoles you could still use it by combining yours with a friend.

Is The Nintendo Switch's 16GB Standard Game Cartridge Size Big Enough For Games?

Is The Nintendo Switch's 16GB Standard Game Cartridge Size Big Enough For Games?

A recent rumor for the Nintendo Switch's game cartridges says that the standard size for the games will be 16 GB and some people are complaining that games will not fit because of this. Now while I know some games can be massive in size, most games are not over 16GB in size. Here are some games for example.

Will The Nintendo Switch (Nintendo NX) Sell? My Thoughts

Not long ago Nintendo finally took the lid of the Nintendo NX, now known as the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo has also recently stated the expect to ship 2 million units in March (The same month it's expect to be release).

But what of my thoughts? Will Nintendo be able to sell that many units? Will the Nintendo Switch be successful?

With so many developers supporting the Nintendo Switch, first signs are good, even with the device most likely being around the capabilities of the PS4 and Xbox One. The reason I think is because the device is also a portable, which means people out and about will be able to glance over and see what people are playing. This is a very reliable source of advertising for games that the developers won't have to pay for. This encourages developers to want to make more games for the system and in turn more games for gamers to play.

The portable aspect is a major point of the Nintendo Switch as Nintendo is pretty big in the portable gaming market and has been since the launch of the Gameboy in 1989, although they now compete with mobile games.

Well I could just keep rambling on but the point is that I do believe the Nintendo Switch will sell really well.

Nintendo Switch Specs Leaked

Twitter user NWPlayer123 recently leaked the specs of the Nintendo Switch dev kit, here are my thoughts.

This is supposedly the specs on the devkit, pushing some power, enough to run anything you throw at it pic.twitter.com/dpjYczeAWE

— Nintendo Knob (@NWPlayer123) October 20, 2016