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--[E3 2013 Predict-a-ton Challenge is open!]--
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June 01, 2013, 19:15
 


Drop the bomb, Iwata!

June 11th marks the first E3 show for Nintendo that doesn't come from the stage of an LA theatre. Instead, at 7am PST / 3pm BST / 11pm Japan time, a new Nintendo Direct will be livestreamed to the world and while there may not be fireworks (or attempted fireworks), there will also be no charts, no PR waffle, just games.


Think you know what Nintendo has in store for the Wii U's most important holiday season? Will the 3DS continue to have 'So Many Games'? Will there be megatons?

It's prediction time!

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Here are four sets of statements. Simply pick whichever ones you think will come true. (choose as many as you like eg. A01, A03, A13, B02, B03, C5... etc.).

But choose wisely! These predictions are increasingly valuable and increasingly unlikely. Correct picks win you points, incorrect picks lose you points. Will you manage to score more than zero this year? Last year's winner was Smerd with a perhaps unassailable 14 points.


Please post your predictions by the end of June 10th.


No editing.


We will gray out any statements that are officially confirmed in advance of the main ND and you won't be able to pick them after that, so it might help to get your guesses in early!


For the purposes of this challenge, all information that comes out during the course of E3 will be taken into account. That includes the Japan, NOA and NOE directs, press meetings, interviews, online news, and additional Nintendo Directs.




A) Most Likely : 2pts

01) Iwata, Shibata and Reggie all present in a Nintendo Direct

02) New 3D Mario Platformer gets a name and a 2013 release

03) Smash Bros. 4 screens or artwork are shown

04) Mario Kart U trailer

05) New footage of Monolithsoft's X

06) Bayonetta 2 trailer

07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD

08) New video of Pokemon X/Y

09) New color/s for 3DS

10) The new 3D Mario platformer is not Mario Galaxy 3



B) Maybe : 4pts

01) Teaser video of Smash Bros. 4

02) Mario Kart U confirmed for 2013

03) New Nintendo/3rd party game collaboration

04) Dragon Quest VII coming to the West

05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013

06) Good Feel show a new trailer for Yarn Yoshi

07) A new Wii U bundle for the holidays

08) New system announced for the Virtual Console (U/3DS)

09) Monolithsoft's 3DS game revealed

10) Treasure's 3DS game revealed



C) I guess it's possible... : 6 pts

01) Retro Studio's game is revealed

02) One or more Smash Bros.4 newcomers are shown

03) Smash Bros. 4 gets a firm release date

04) Bayonetta 2 for 2013

05) Some kind of teaser or artwork shown for Zelda U

06) A new Near Field Communication game announced for Wii U

07) Majora's Mask remake for 3DS

08) Exclusive Wii U game from Capcom, Level-5, Mistwalker or Square-Enix

09) Wii Sports U announced

10) Earthbound collection for 3DS



D) MEGATON : 10 pts

01) 3rd exclusive Sonic game is a Mario/Sonic platformer

02) Retro's game is a new IP

03) New model of 3DS

04) GTA V, Metal Gear Solid V, Destiny or Dark Souls - Wii U version

05) NFC collectibles confirmed for Smash Bros.

06) Dragon Quest X coming to the West

07) HD remake of Metroid Prime

08) Ambassador program for Wii U

09) Return of non-specific action figure

10) Skies of Arcadia 2, Shenmue 3 or Panzer Dragoon exclusive



Bonus Prediction: (OPTIONAL)

Will these neglected franchises have a new game announced for them? You can pick up to three, but everything you pick MUST be announced.

Pick One = 50pts
Pick Two = 100pts
Pick Three = 200pts

Choose from: Metroid, Star Tropics, Star Fox, Waverace, 1080 Snowboarding, Wario Platformer, Donkey Kong Country, Chibi Robo, Trauma Center, Pokemon Snap, Kirby, F-Zero, Rune Factory, Endless Ocean, Excite, Fatal Frame, Punch-Out!!, No More Heroes.


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06/01/13, 19:15   Edited:  06/06/13, 16:20
 
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Posted by 
 on: 06/01/13, 19:26
A) Most Likely : 2pts

01) Iwata, Shibata and Reggie all present in a Nintendo Direct (Has Miyamoto become Shibata??)
02) New 3D Mario Platformer gets a name and a 2013 release
03) Smash Bros. 4 screens or artwork are shown
04) Mario Kart U trailer
05) New footage of Monolithsoft's X
06) Bayonetta 2 trailer
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD


B) Maybe : 4pts

01) Teaser video of Smash Bros. 4
02) Mario Kart U confirmed for 2013
03) New Nintendo/3rd party game collaboration
05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013
06) Good Feel show a new trailer for Yarn Yoshi
07) A new Wii U bundle for the holidays

C) I guess it's possible... : 6 pts

01) Retro Studio's game is revealed
02) One or more Smash Bros.4 newcomers are shown
04) Bayonetta 2 for 2013
05) Some kind of teaser or artwork shown for Zelda U


D) MEGATON : 10 pts

None, sorry. Megaton free zone. There will be plenty of Daisycutters though.


Bonus Prediction: (OPTIONAL)

Pick One = Star Fox

Posted by 
 on: 06/01/13, 19:51
Thanks for getting the ball rolling, Mr M.

Last year we had 30 entries, I hope we can do better this time. : )

Posted by 
 on: 06/01/13, 20:22
A) Most Likely : 2pts
02) New 3D Mario Platformer gets a name and a 2013 release
03) Smash Bros. 4 screens or artwork are shown
04) Mario Kart U trailer
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD
08) New video of Pokemon X/Y
10) The new 3D Mario platformer is not Mario Galaxy 3


B) Maybe : 4pts
01) Teaser video of Smash Bros. 4
02) Mario Kart U confirmed for 2013
05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013
06) Good Feel show a new trailer for Yarn Yoshi


C) I guess it's possible... : 6 pts
01) Retro Studio's game is revealed
02) One or more Smash Bros.4 newcomers are shown


That's all for me this year. I'm tempted to do a bonus prediction, but I don't think I can take a -50 hit if I guess wrong, and I've been pretty good about ending up in the positive score range for the past two or three years.

Posted by 
 on: 06/01/13, 20:40
A) Most Likely : 2pts
02) New 3D Mario Platformer gets a name and a 2013 release
03) Smash Bros. 4 screens or artwork are shown
04) Mario Kart U trailer
06) Bayonetta 2 trailer
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD
10) The new 3D Mario platformer is not Mario Galaxy 3

B) Maybe : 4pts
02) Mario Kart U confirmed for 2013
03) New Nintendo/3rd party game collaboration
05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013
06) Good Feel show a new trailer for Yarn Yoshi

C) I guess it's possible... : 6 pts
01) Retro Studio's game is revealed
08) Exclusive Wii U game from Capcom, Level-5, Mistwalker or Square-Enix

D) MEGATON : 10 pts
02) Retro's game is a new IP

Posted by 
 on: 06/01/13, 21:35   Edited:  06/01/13, 21:35
A) Most Likely : 2pts
02) New 3D Mario Platformer gets a name and a 2013 release
03) Smash Bros. 4 screens or artwork are shown
04) Mario Kart U trailer
05) New footage of Monolithsoft's X
06) Bayonetta 2 trailer
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD
08) New video of Pokemon X/Y
10) The new 3D Mario platformer is not Mario Galaxy 3

B) Maybe : 4pts
01) Teaser video of Smash Bros. 4
05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013
06) Good Feel show a new trailer for Yarn Yoshi


We lose points if we do a bonus prediction and get it wrong, correct?

I think Non-Specific Action Figure's improbable return is going to be a "bananas at the superbowl" moment. Gah, I can't risk it.

Posted by 
 on: 06/01/13, 21:57
A)

04) Mario Kart U trailer
05) New footage of Monolithsoft's X
06) Bayonetta 2 trailer
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD
08) New video of Pokemon X/Y

B)

02) Mario Kart U confirmed for 2013
03) New Nintendo/3rd party game collaboration
08) New system announced for the Virtual Console (U/3DS)

C)

01) Retro Studio's game is revealed
08) Exclusive Wii U game from Capcom, Level-5, Mistwalker or Square-Enix

D)

02) Retro's game is a new IP
07) HD remake of Metroid Prime


The last two in particular are wishful thinking

Posted by 
 on: 06/01/13, 22:00
Secret_Tunnel said:
We lose points if we do a bonus prediction and get it wrong, correct?

I think Non-Specific Action Figure's improbable return is going to be a "bananas at the superbowl" moment. Gah, I can't risk it.

Yes, it's a big risk. Even bigger if you parlay and pick two or three.

Posted by 
 on: 06/01/13, 22:03
A) Most Likely : 2pts
01) Iwata, Shibata and Reggie all present in a Nintendo Direct
02) New 3D Mario Platformer gets a name and a 2013 release
03) Smash Bros. 4 screens or artwork are shown
04) Mario Kart U trailer
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD
08) New video of Pokemon X/Y
09) New color/s for 3DS
10) The new 3D Mario platformer is not Mario Galaxy 3

B) Maybe : 4pts
01) Teaser video of Smash Bros. 4
03) New Nintendo/3rd party game collaboration
04) Dragon Quest VII coming to the West
05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013
06) Good Feel show a new trailer for Yarn Yoshi
08) New system announced for the Virtual Console (U/3DS)

C) I guess it's possible... : 6 pts
01) Retro Studio's game is revealed
02) One or more Smash Bros.4 newcomers are shown
05) Some kind of teaser or artwork shown for Zelda U
09) Wii Sports U announced


D) MEGATON : 10 pts
01) 3rd exclusive Sonic game is a Mario/Sonic platformer
04) GTA V, Metal Gear Solid V or Dark Souls - Wii U version

Bonus Prediction: (OPTIONAL)
Metroid

Posted by 
 on: 06/02/13, 00:30
I always do terrible in these things because I'm way too optimistic. Let's see what I got.

A) Most Likely : 2pts

01) Iwata, Shibata and Reggie all present in a Nintendo Direct
02) New 3D Mario Platformer gets a name and a 2013 release
03) Smash Bros. 4 screens or artwork are shown
04) Mario Kart U trailer
05) New footage of Monolithsoft's X
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD
08) New video of Pokemon X/Y
10) The new 3D Mario platformer is not Mario Galaxy 3

B) Maybe : 4pts
03) New Nintendo/3rd party game collaboration
05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013
06) Good Feel show a new trailer for Yarn Yoshi
07) A new Wii U bundle for the holidays

C) I guess it's possible... : 6 pts
01) Retro Studio's game is revealed
08) Exclusive Wii U game from Capcom, Level-5, Mistwalker or Square-Enix

D) MEGATON : 10 pts
09) Return of non-specific action figure

Bonus Prediction: (OPTIONAL)
Metroid

Posted by 
 on: 06/02/13, 00:40
A) Most Likely : 2pts
02) New 3D Mario Platformer gets a name and a 2013 release
03) Smash Bros. 4 screens or artwork are shown
04) Mario Kart U trailer
05) New footage of Monolithsoft's X
06) Bayonetta 2 trailer
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD
08) New video of Pokemon X/Y
10) The new 3D Mario platformer is not Mario Galaxy 3


B) Maybe : 4pts
02) Mario Kart U confirmed for 2013
05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013
06) Good Feel show a new trailer for Yarn Yoshi
07) A new Wii U bundle for the holidays


C) I guess it's possible... : 6 pts
05) Some kind of teaser or artwork shown for Zelda U


D) MEGATON : 10 pts
nope

Bonus Prediction: (OPTIONAL)
nope

Posted by 
 on: 06/02/13, 00:41
A) Most Likely : 2pts
01) Iwata, Shibata and Reggie all present in a Nintendo Direct
02) New 3D Mario Platformer gets a name and a 2013 release
03) Smash Bros. 4 screens or artwork are shown
04) Mario Kart U trailer
05) New footage of Monolithsoft's X
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD
08) New video of Pokemon X/Y
10) The new 3D Mario platformer is not Mario Galaxy 3

B) Maybe : 4pts
01) Teaser video of Smash Bros. 4
02) Mario Kart U confirmed for 2013
03) New Nintendo/3rd party game collaboration
05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013
10) Treasure's 3DS game revealed

C) I guess it's possible... : 6 pts
01) Retro Studio's game is revealed

D) MEGATON : 10 pts
02) Retro's game is a new IP
04) GTA V, Metal Gear Solid V, Destiny or Dark Souls - Wii U version

Posted by 
 on: 06/02/13, 00:49
A) Most Likely : 2pts
01) Iwata, Shibata and Reggie all present in a Nintendo Direct
02) New 3D Mario Platformer gets a name and a 2013 release
03) Smash Bros. 4 screens or artwork are shown
04) Mario Kart U trailer
05) New footage of Monolithsoft's X
06) Bayonetta 2 trailer
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD
10) The new 3D Mario platformer is not Mario Galaxy 3

B) Maybe : 4pts
02) Mario Kart U confirmed for 2013
05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013
06) Good Feel show a new trailer for Yarn Yoshi
07) A new Wii U bundle for the holidays

C) I guess it's possible... : 6 pts
01) Retro Studio's game is revealed
02) One or more Smash Bros.4 newcomers are shown
05) Some kind of teaser or artwork shown for Zelda U

D) MEGATON : 10 pts
09) Return of non-specific action figure

Bonus Prediction: (OPTIONAL)
pass

These are predictions, not wishes. So many deleted wishes...

Posted by 
 on: 06/02/13, 04:00
A) Most Likely : 2pts

02) New 3D Mario Platformer gets a name and a 2013 release
03) Smash Bros. 4 screens or artwork are shown
04) Mario Kart U trailer
05) New footage of Monolithsoft's X
06) Bayonetta 2 trailer
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD
08) New video of Pokemon X/Y
10) The new 3D Mario platformer is not Mario Galaxy 3


B) Maybe : 4pts

01) Teaser video of Smash Bros. 4
02) Mario Kart U confirmed for 2013
05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013
06) Good Feel show a new trailer for Yarn Yoshi


C) I guess it's possible... : 6 pts

01) Retro Studio's game is revealed
02) One or more Smash Bros.4 newcomers are shown
04) Bayonetta 2 for 2013


D) MEGATON : 10 pts

04) GTA V, Metal Gear Solid V, Destiny or Dark Souls - Wii U version


Bonus Prediction: (OPTIONAL)

Nope

Posted by 
 on: 06/02/13, 05:16
A) Most Likely : 2pts
01) Iwata, Shibata and Reggie all present in a Nintendo Direct
02) New 3D Mario Platformer gets a name and a 2013 release
03) Smash Bros. 4 screens or artwork are shown
04) Mario Kart U trailer
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD
08) New video of Pokemon X/Y
09) New color/s for 3DS
10) The new 3D Mario platformer is not Mario Galaxy 3

B) Maybe : 4pts
01) Teaser video of Smash Bros. 4
04) Dragon Quest VII coming to the West
05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013
06) Good Feel show a new trailer for Yarn Yoshi
08) New system announced for the Virtual Console (U/3DS)

C) I guess it's possible... : 6 pts
01) Retro Studio's game is revealed
02) One or more Smash Bros.4 newcomers are shown

D) MEGATON : 10 pts

04) GTA V, Metal Gear Solid V, Destiny or Dark Souls - Wii U version
06) Dragon Quest X coming to the West

Bonus Prediction: (OPTIONAL)

Metroid, Kirby, F-Zero

Posted by 
 on: 06/02/13, 05:31   Edited:  06/02/13, 05:31
A) Most Likely : 2pts

01) Iwata, Shibata and Reggie all present in a Nintendo Direct
02) New 3D Mario Platformer gets a name and a 2013 release
03) Smash Bros. 4 screens or artwork are shown
04) Mario Kart U trailer
05) New footage of Monolithsoft's X
06) Bayonetta 2 trailer
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD
08) New video of Pokemon X/Y
09) New color/s for 3DS
10) The new 3D Mario platformer is not Mario Galaxy 3

B) Maybe : 4pts

01) Teaser video of Smash Bros. 4
02) Mario Kart U confirmed for 2013
03) New Nintendo/3rd party game collaboration
05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013
06) Good Feel show a new trailer for Yarn Yoshi
07) A new Wii U bundle for the holidays
08) New system announced for the Virtual Console (U/3DS)

C) I guess it's possible... : 6 pts

01) Retro Studio's game is revealed
04) Bayonetta 2 for 2013
06) A new Near Field Communication game announced for Wii U
08) Exclusive Wii U game from Capcom, Level-5, Mistwalker or Square-Enix
09) Wii Sports U announced

D) MEGATON : 10 pts

01) 3rd exclusive Sonic game is a Mario/Sonic platformer

Bonus Prediction: (OPTIONAL)

Metroid, Star Fox, Pokemon Snap

Posted by 
 on: 06/02/13, 06:07
I'm on my Wii U browser so forgive me for only providing the letter and number of my picks.

A1, A3, A4, A5, A7, A10

B1, B3, B5, B6

C1

D2, D4

Posted by 
 on: 06/02/13, 07:05
I love the banner, by the way. Did you make that, Infinitywave?

Posted by 
 on: 06/02/13, 07:13
Secret_Tunnel said:
I love the banner, by the way. Did you make that, Infinitywave?

Haha, I spend more time making the banners than writing the predicitions. :p

Posted by 
 on: 06/02/13, 13:51
Here goes! Hope I get over 0 points!

A)
01) Iwata, Shibata and Reggie all present in a Nintendo Direct
05) New footage of Monolithsoft's X
06) Bayonetta 2 trailer
07) First footage of The Wind Waker HD

B)
03) New Nintendo/3rd party game collaboration
05) Wind Waker HD confirmed for 2013
06) Good Feel show a new trailer for Yarn Yoshi

C)
01) Retro Studio's game is revealed
09) Wii Sports U announced

D)
03) New model of 3DS
06) Dragon Quest X coming to the West
09) Return of non-specific action figure

Bonus Prediction:
Kirby

Posted by 
 on: 06/02/13, 15:33
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