Happy Birthday Nintendo Switch! (My Future Predictions)

One year ago today, Nintendo released their new hybrid console the Nintendo Switch. Along with it, the critically acclaimed Legend Of Zelda: Breath of the Wild was released along side it as well Not only was the Switch very well received among fans and newcomers, many great games like Splatoon 2, ARMS, & Mario + Rabbids were released that year. Ports of games like Rocket League, DOOM, and Fifa 18 were released and gave not only Nintendo fans the chance to play some really good third party games, but gave third parties the chance to see what the Switch was made of. Add in the Award winning and fan favorites Zelda BOTW and Super Mario Odyssey, along with the announcements for future games coming soon, I think it is very safe to say that Nintendo had an amazing first year with Nintendo Switch.

So today, I want to use my ever powerful psychic skills to determine what the future holds for the Switch in 2018. These are some of my Switch 2018 Predictions.

Also, I'm going to make up the names for the games that don't have a real title yet because this is my blog and I can do whatever the heck I want...

On With The Show!


Disclaimer: This is a prediction list for First Party Nintendo Games.

SWITCH GAME PREDICTIONS

Fire Emblem Nightingale - The game will be in stunning HD graphics with fully voice acted and animated cut-scenes. Keeping the traditional turn-based strategy RPG mechanics fans have loved. Release Date: Sep. 2018

Yoshi's Paper Pound Adventure - This new Yoshi game will have the new "Paper Pound" ability so Yoshi can flip between seeing the foreground and background. The Yarn Yoshi amiibo will be compatible and this game will be the first Nintendo Switch game based on a franchise to be compatible with Nintendo LABO and there will be a bundle featuring a LABO set with the game.  Release Date: June 2018

Pokemon Asteroid X & Pokemon Comet Y - The first core RPG Pokemon game on the Switch. Not only will it be in crisp HD, it will be the first Pokemon game with a Co-Op adventure. Using Local Play, you can go on your Pokemon journey through the Kalsta region, a sister region to Kalos, with a friend who also owns one of the games. In addition, Battle Royale returns from Pokemon Sun & Moon and this will be the first official Pokemon game to have amiibo support. Release Date: Oct./Nov. 2018

Bayonetta 3 - Bayonetta has been split into two separate people, and has to find the being who split her in two. This will be the first Bayonetta game to have a complete co-op adventure. The Bayonetta Smash Bros. amiibo will also be compatible, and a demo will be available in the e-shop before the game releases. Release Date: Oct. 2018

Metroid Prime 4 - At E3, we will see a trailer with a mix of CG scenes and actual gameplay. The game will retain the FPS action from the previous games along with the option to use either analog, motion, or a mix of both controls. A new addition to this game is that Zero Suit Samus will be a playable character in some sections of the game, and of course there will be amiibo compatibility. Release Date: Mar./April 2019

Mario Party 11 - This new Mario Party will feature brand new game boards and over 100 minigames ranging from classic games seen in previous Mario Parties and completely brand new ones. The gimmick here is similar to that of Island Tour on 3DS, where in each board has a different challenge and play style. Of course there will local multiplayer up to 4 people each with a single joy-con. There will also be online leader boards and the ability to battle ghosts of different players in the minigames. Alongside the release, brand new party themed Joy-con will release. Release Date: Nov/Dec 2018 or Jan 2019

Pikmin 4 - Captain Olimar, Louie, and the crew from Koppai have arrived on a strange planet inhabited by Pikmin and other strange creatures. However, they find that they're not alone as this time there is another being on the planet who has found a way to create "Dark Pikmin". So now the crew has to work together to save the planet and stop this mysterious being. Something new for this game is that for the first time, you can now control different beings other than the Pikmin, creating brand new puzzling situations and events. Of course, multiplayer for up to 2 people returns for the main campaign and new multiplayer games. Release Date: Aug 2018

Super Mario Maker 2.0 - This sequel to the original features not only all of the original tools, but new ways to design levels like slopes, new level themes, Luigi physics, and a Super Mario Bros. 2 theme. Along with that Luigi, Toad, and Peach are now playable options in levels. The game also features brand new amiibo/mystery mushroom costumes. Release Date: Nov. 2018

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Edition - This is the ultimate port of Super Smash Bros For Switch. It features all of the content from the original Wii U version, stages from both the Wii U and 3DS stages as well as some new ones, Smash Run from the 3DS game, brand new Mii costumes, and the ability to create and play in tourneys online. Release Date: Sep 2018 Alongside Switch Online

Switch Online - Will feature a classic retro games service and will finally feature GameCube Virtual console. The first GCN Virtual console games will be Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, F-Zero, Pikmin, and Viewtiful Joe.

Wii U > Switch Ports
Super Mario 3D World & Captain Toad Treasure Tracker Bundle
Pikmin 3
Tokyo Mirage Sessions
Xenoblade Chronicles X

So yeah, those are my thoughts on what Nintendo might bring this year for Switch. What do you guys think? Good? Bad? Fan-fiction to the highest degree? Let me know in the comments section. I promise you guys it works... Also, I want to hear your predictions, what do you think Nintendo will do in 2018 for Switch. Plus, what is your favorite thing that the Nintendo Switch has done so far. Again, let me know in the comments.

Also, The Pokemon & Fire Emblem Logos were created by me. If you like them be sure to check out my Deviant Art Page HERE. I post up my own original art and some fun fan-art there too, sometimes themed to Nintendo, check it out if your interested in art period.

That's it for right now, but there will always be more where this came from. Thanks for tuning in, and I will catch you later.