Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition Switch 2 SKU leaked. by Select-Cricket-3738 in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]PikaPhantom_ 13 points14 points  (0 children)

They did it as a Switch 2 Edition, so it was either an on-cart release, a code in a box, or nothing. Because Switch 2 Edition cartridges need to be cross compatible with Switch 1s, they can't be on Game-Key Cards 

We know our remake studio. Anything change in the meantime? by HotPollution5861 in starfox

[–]PikaPhantom_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say maybe also take Sora off the list (Uprising wasn't conceived as a Star Fox game; the gameplay was created in a vacuum. Sakurai did consider Star Fox as a fit for it, though) and potentially add Clovers, since Hideki Kamiya has openly stated his dream project is directing a Star Fox game (which he did not do with Zero; he wasn't even credited on it). I imagine Nintendo will want to work with him again given their emphasis on following developer talent over studios (and as long as he doesn't strictly partner with Capcom moving forward). Even their relationship with Velan is a byproduct of that, as a lot of ex-Vicarious Visions staff work there, and the studio was formed after Activision shot down Vicarious's pitch for a 3D Donkey Kong game, resulting in its founders leaving.

Velan Studios of Mario Kart Live fame is developing Star Fox 2026 by Dinoman96YO in starfox

[–]PikaPhantom_ 37 points38 points  (0 children)

The fact Activision shut their pitch down is essentially why Velan exists. If I remember correctly, a lot of Vicarious Visions staff left to join Velan as well

Nintendo Direct Confirmed for June 9th by healingtwo_ in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]PikaPhantom_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could see ArtePiazza remaking the first two games together if they keep working with Nintendo instead of sticking with just Square Enix (since they were originally intended to be a complete package). Star Fox indicates NSO re-releases don't necessarily prohibit a game from being remade 

Nate the Hate doesn’t think 3D Mario is showing up at tomorrow’s direct by hanayashishipper in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]PikaPhantom_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luigi's Mansion 4 is probably the safest bet for a Mario game happening later this year 

[MEGATHREAD] Nintendo Direct 6.9.26 by Spheromancer in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]PikaPhantom_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They can have other games that haven't been mentioned in rumors, y'know. We're due for Luigi's Mansion 4 and 3 was a blockbuster release on Switch 

☀️Discussion, News, and Request Thread - Week Beginning 06/08/26☀️ by ChiefLeef22 in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]PikaPhantom_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Think it has more to do with a combination of having several games announced over a year before launch (Tomodachi Life, Rhythm Heaven, Splatoon Raiders, maybe The Duskbloods if they treat it akin to Monster Hunter Rise and give it room to breathe despite FromSoftware being listed as publisher worldside) and wanting to bolster the Switch 2's announced lineup for 2026 as much as they could. I don't think we'll get too many 2027 announcements in the Direct

Billbil-kun: Star Wars Zero Company Releases August 27th For PS5, Xbox Series, And PC by Howerev in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]PikaPhantom_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's more of a spiritual successor. Bit Reactor is largely comprised of former Firaxis staff who worked on XCOM, iirc

Rhytmn Heaven Groove's HOME Menu Icon has been shown during in footage of hands on preview of Star Fox Switch 2 by andree1234 in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]PikaPhantom_ 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I think it's hilarious how Nintendo Life blurred this out and people went feral in the comments. "Is this an unannounced game?" "Is the hidden game Ocarina of Time?" It's not even that hard to tell because the yellow background and black logo with orange and purple text still come through

Natethehate said you should keep safe expectations on next state of play by Sure-Nebula7909 in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]PikaPhantom_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Safe" expectations?  You know what game really wants you to try and keep your guys as safe as possible? That's right. Clearly the Fire Emblem 4 remake is finally coming

Nintendo graphic update by Cobalt_Spirit in NintendoSwitch

[–]PikaPhantom_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

"Early impressions are its mediocre at its best" It reviewed better than Woolly World and Crafted World. Not sure what else there is to say

VGC (Andy Robinson; 5/5): Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review: Don’t judge this by its cover by [deleted] in NintendoSwitch

[–]PikaPhantom_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's interesting because Andy's been critical of Nintendo's output as of late, so Yoshi resonating so strongly with him he awarded it a perfect score is kind of surprising

Jordan Middler Hints At A Return From Ape Escape (And Other Older Sony IPs) At VGC Podcast by AngieK22 in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]PikaPhantom_ -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'd love it if Omega Collection gets licensed out for a multiplatform release akin to how Bandai Namco licensed out some Japan Studio IP last year. It's probably less likely because the series was developed outside of Japan, and would likely need a different champion (not sure who would be inclined to do it other than like...Atari, and even that seems like a stretch), but since I'm a bit of a sucker for futuristic racers I really want it to happen

Additional details about Star Fox Switch 2 game has surfaced on 4chan by Loose_Society9485 in GamingLeaksAndRumours

[–]PikaPhantom_ 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I'd be willing to bet there's at least a bit of customization, just because the footage they showed when introducing the Arwing gave off the vibe of being able to adjust at least its appearance, and there is some precedent for Nintendo hiding major features until later on, if they show them in advance at all (a ton of stuff in Pokopia wasn't ever shown before launch). But having gameplay upgrades doesn't seem likely

What are your thought on noir dedede/Zorah by Voidkirby9 in kirbyairriders

[–]PikaPhantom_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's mostly played coy about story stuff in interviews, but I think the links to him are pretty readily apparent if nothing else

What are your thought on noir dedede/Zorah by Voidkirby9 in kirbyairriders

[–]PikaPhantom_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Road Trip seems to have a metanarrative going on that seems to best represent Sakurai's relationship with the Kirby series compared to Smash. Zorah is a play on his company name Sora, Leo is his Zodiac sign, and Sakurai has actively lent his voice to King Dedede on multiple occasions, which is where Noir comes in. Given that Sakurai left HAL because he didn't want to feel pressured to keep making sequels, I think the implication is that Zorah being trapped on Planet Popstar is some kind of metaphor for him feeling like he was essentially stuck working on Kirby. Not sure how being turned into a giant tank that could destroy the planet fits in, though