It was the good old days. A year and a half ago. Before the pandemic and everything. 2019 now really is the good ol days due to how much society has changed and developed since then.
Ahh, I miss listening to a discussion of predictions that goes on as long as the upcoming Direct. Only thing missing is Jon's super incredible outlandish predi--I mean, totally, 100% confirmations!
I don’t usually like reaction videos but another of my favourite parts of the direct is watching people react to it afterwards, you’re basically guaranteed to have a lot of content to watch the day before and after a direct
My Predictions for announcements (Not based on anything, just a gut feeling): Something Kirby related Something Fire Emblem related Either Crash or a new Capcom rep (Dante or Phoenix Wright) for Smash Great Ace Attorney Duology Announcement 1 new small IP along the lines of "Good Job" or "Box Boy" 1 new collection of a classic series Maaaaybe a new BoTW 2 teaser or trailer.
Smash rep is 100% a Pokemon. There is no way they go through 11 DLC characters without a Pokemon, and I dont think they're dumb enough to end with a boring one again (ie Byleth)
@Emmanuel Brijandez Torres I love Byleth, both as a character and in Smash, but the general perception was that the order of those first 5 was poorly timed. I think it's too obvious it'll be a dumb new Pokemon
@@DR.DisInfect Good Vibes Gaming is made of old members of GameXPlain, that left due to some issues with the business side of the team. Not the personal, if the fact that GameXPlain is one of the highest ranking supporters for a while of the new channel.
Yeah, I sometimes feel like they don't know what the audience wants. Derrick didn't think he'd be analysis videos anymore...Why not? People like those. People like discussions on one topic. It seems like they're avoiding things that push their growth.
@@sirmel11 they do what they want to do and it’s one of the main reasons they left GX, they were forced to do stuff like a 2 hour analysis or get a review out on time in order to push growth but now it’s a more chilled and relaxed work environment
Don't know about you guys, but I personally think this Direct will be featuring roughly 50 minutes of information focused on available games like Super #SmashBrosUltimate and games coming to #NintendoSwitch in the first half of 2021.
hm i dont know. seems like you might have your expectations a bit too high. theres not really much precedent for them doing a direct featuring roughly 50 minutes of information focused on available games like Super #SmashBrosUltimate and games coming to #NintendoSwitch in the first half of 2021.
I predict apologists will say everyone should be grateful even if the only new game announcements are a Mario sports game or some overpriced Zelda ports.
Great vid gents, just like the old days on GX but honestly even better! P.S - Steve if you will Toy Link Smash DLC into existence I will never forgive you
Man I missed hearing you do these predictions discussions so much. It feels fantastic and I can never get enough of you making these that ramble on and end up as long if not longer than the event itself.
Guilty Gear Strive's new beta has only re-confirmed that rollback is not only the future for fighting games, but it's the new standard (and already should have been), and there's just no place for an argument over that. Clean connections from USA to Japan, Europe to USA, etc. . . Now I don't see that happening in a base version of Ultimate (It might not be possible, and I also think it'd happen on newer hardware in a "deluxe" version of the game if anything), but heaven knows that it needs it. Desperately.
I remember the FIre Emblem Three Houses devs confirming that they were influenced by "Genealogy of a Holy War". I could see a remake of that game get announced.
A "Shadows of Jugdral" game has been discussed in FE circles since like the timeskip trailer for Three Houses, and I'm sooooo here for it. But there are also a lot of convincing arguments that Tellius games may be the next to be remade, or even Elibe/6. Honestly though, ANY FE announcement, either new or remake, would be my most hype moment of the direct if it happens.
Above all else, I am hoping for an Echoes styled remake of Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War. I'd also be down for remasters of the Tellius games.
The Smash content could be something like Event Mode or Break The Targets if it isn't strictly a character. It'd be pretty cool if users could make their own Break The Target levels and share them. I'm just happy there's another GVG discussion to be honest, I love listening to these things! Edit: Joining the Sonic Mania 2 chanting ring
I don't know, if the new Kirby's gonna be as relatively ambitious as it seems like it'll be, then it still feels a tad too soon for it. Remember, it's only been about two years since the Star Allies dlc ended, and I imagine they're going to need more time than that to make this game as good as they want it be, especially since the pandemic might've slowed down development.
The only thing that can match the great feeling of having a long-awaited Nintendo Direct to look forward to is getting the good, old-fashioned discussion with the OG crew right before it. :}
i just wanna say, thank you for all the videos and whatnot, ive been a big fan thruout all of your careers and being able to still hear all your thoughts and predictions in a podcastesque format is so satisfying, thank you thank you
God please don't stop good old discussions like these, as someone that's been following for nearly 9 years at this point this made my night. Thank you guys for everything you do!!
It's nice to hear a discussion like this with your voices again! Hoping there's many more to come! Oh my God, Derrick mentioned P4G possibly coming to switch... I just... I wouldn't be able to contain myself...
I'm dying to hear anything from Monolith Soft. They're working on BOTW2, a new Xenoblade project, and a new IP. There's gotta be _something_ they can show us.
I think after DE they’re gonna be putting their focus only on the new ip. I mean I would love xenoblade 3 right now but I think with the new IP they really wanna make something special.
I think the phrasing for the Smash announcement was because they're gonna pull a Minmin and say "the next character is a Pokémon and will be revealed on Pokémon Day."
Chrono Trigger + Chrono Cross coming in a Collection of Chrono ala Collection of Mana/Collection of FF Legends is something I've felt is likely for a while. That or Collection of Tactics which could bundle FF Tactics, Tactics Advance, and Tactics A2. Either one could be likely I feel.
the good years: 2017 - january showcase 2019 - february direct the mediocre years: 2018 - january mini direct 2020 - march mini direct i think? we’re in for a good year
If Smash is Pokemon rather than Crash, then my favorite picks for Gen 8 Pokemon would be: Rillaboom, Obstagoon, Grapploct, Toxtricity, or Dragapult. The first three are fairly obvious "Pokemon that look made for a fighting game", but the last two are fan favorites with some great potential for ranged and non-physical movesets. Imagine Dragapult being able to shoot his babies for a ranged attack, or having an insane aerial dive. Maybe Toxtricity could send out shockwaves? And a Gigantimax as the final smash would be good marketing.
Honestly you three (4 including John) discussing predictions/ general discussions was my favorite thing to see pop up on my youtube notifications when you guys were with GX I'm so glad you're doing it again just wish john was here! Keep up the good work guys if I had some extra money would definitely donate!
4:43 Gen 8 also got a Spirit event 2 weeks after it released and a tournament based on it (which is the timeframe where the second pass was locked in), so I'd say that reduces their chances.
I predict we're not going to get a character announcement for Smash, but a character announcement *announcement,* like when they did "the next Smash fighter will be, a character from ARMS," a month and change before they went and revealed Min Min. IIRC, they did that in a Direct and everything, as well.
Feels great to hear you guys do this again. Hearing y’all’s & John’s thoughts on predictions and news was always something I looked forward to when we get Nintendo news. Can’t wait to see ya’lls reactions!
You have no idea how much I've missed this particular kind of discussion. It's, as Jon would say, cozy. Also I'm eager to see your collective plan-of-attack when it comes to tackling the Direct news for the channel, what will differ or perhaps carry over from the old GameXplain days. I want to see your take on it now that you have more freedom to decide your own approach to this stuff. Especially with a Direct of this length.
I don't think anyone can really call out people for "overhyping" the direct and setting themselves up for possible disappointment because guys, it's been over 500 days since the last real Direct, it's a whole 50 minutes long, we're coming up on Zelda, Donkey Kong, Pokémon and Metroids anniversaries, by waiting for so long between the last Direct and this with little to no communication from Nintendo themselves, of course people are gonna hype this shit up beyond orbit, I don't think there's a single thing Nintendo could do that will satisfy everyone's hunger. The only thing I think that could possibly make most of us satisfied is if they confirm they're gonna put out more Directs this year, that way we won't be left wondering if whatever new news we get will be "it" for another year and a half. Either way, I'll personally be satisfied with pretty much anything, as long as they don't give Zelda the 3D All Stars treatment I'll be happy with the simple fact that we've gotten a new Direct.
In regards to costume packs: I need all previous designs of current characters to come back as skins. Peach- Melee Link/Zelda/Sheik- OoT, TP (only issue here is Link needing the sheikah slate and bombs) Ganondorf- TP Fox/Falco/Wolf- Melee/Brawl Samus/ZSS- Brawl Marth/Roy- Melee I don't know if characters like Olimar or Captain Falcon would have full costume swaps as their changes have been relatively minor.
Really got my fingers crossed for Lloyd irving coming to smash. If we're thinking on anniversaries, Tales of 25th Anniversary is going down in march and new amiibos launch in march, bandai has been pushing Tales of stuff alot lately, it's not E3, it's not game awards. Lloyd is a perfect fit for this kinda direct for another bandai rep
Derrick, I am so glad for you to be a dad. It is one of the best, most life-changing things that can happen to you. I have two boys and one girl myself and my oldest (5) just started getting into games with a 2DS and Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World.
I'm predicting: Gameboy games on Nintendo Switch online A new smash character (I think crash) Crash 4 for the switch A Fire Emblem announcement An announcement for a separate Zelda 35th anniversary direct just like Mario An Animal Crossing update for spring break Something new with Kirby A further look into Pokemon Snap And an announcement for a new Pokemon game coming later this year (D&P)
So happy you guys just get to enjoy the Direct. Get to be the fans you truly are. Going to enjoy watching it even more knowing you do not have to put any work in, and can just relax.
Yes yes and yes! I’m not a fan of these daily news shows type of video but I love these type of videos, news updates, short discussion videos & deep dives videos keep it up please 🙂
I feel like Toxitricity would be an incredibly weird choice. It's a Pokemon with pretty much zero marketing presence. It's not a box legend or starter. It hasn't gotten any sort of push in the anime, in fact it hasn't even shown up in the anime at all yet. Lucario isn't a starter, but it's gotten a huge push in the anime from the very beginning (it literally debuted as the headliner of a movie) and continues to do this to this day.
I'd personally love to see Pokemon Mystery Dungeon get represented. It's my favorite of the Pokemon spinoffs. I'm thinking we get the trio of Grovyle/Celebi/Dusknoir from Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky. They would function similar to Pokemon Trainer but their Down B would have them use a move before swapping. Grovyle would have Dig, Celebi would have U-Turn, and Dusknoir would have Phantom Force. Their Final Smash could be using an Alliance attack from Super Mystery Dungeon. As for the stage, really any iconic Dungeon would be cool. Sky Tower, Thunderwave Cave, Temporal Tower, Ragged Mountain, Great Glacier, Fire Island, Voidlands, Tree of Life, etc. And the music would be the icing on the already delicious cake. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon never fails when it comes to music. What do you think?
@@austingordon3709 I really need this. Team ACT would be cool, char would be reused but that means we get another trainer with only 2 new mons developed
My predictions: -New switch version? Like a pro version -Hopefully LOZ (doubt it though) -Hopefully new switch features? -Definitely something Kirby related -Something Pokémon probably a tease -And then new games - maybe old games coming back 🤷♂️ -probably something about Nintendo world -idk feel like game and watch something
I love the discussion!! I missed you guys in the discussions from Gamexplain a lot! I'm glad to see you guys back! I know this is extra work, but I was wondering if you guys can add music to the background! I think matching the mood with background music makes it easier to listen to!
Here's my bold prediction. They'll reveal a Smash character: a Blizzard character (Starcraft, Warcraft, Diablo or Overwatch) Then Sakurai's presentation will be... this weekend, at BLIZZCON. ooooo. It's too perfect. There's even a placeholder suspicious "rebroadcast" slot at Blizzcon that actually overlaps with that presentation before the original even finishes. Ooooo. That's sus. I'm probably not right, but if I am I'm gonna be hype.
I am just now learning about this channel. Today when watching the gx video, I was like, "Huh. You know, despite me only watching occasionally lately, I don't think I've heard Ash's or Derrick's in a while"
Really glad to hear you guys back, but would you guys consider using music in the background? Not that you guys aren't interesting, but it definitely helps me focus in for nearly an hour
I think that a Skyward Sword HD would be easier than people think. Past Zelda games had directional swings based on which direction the left stick (or only stick) was being held as you attacked, and I really think it would be as simple as doing that.
I think its gonna be zacian. The pokemon fighters are created with the mind set of "what kind of fighting style can we bring in the game" with lucario being dragonball, greninja a ninja, and incineroar being a wrestler. There are no weapon based pokemon, plus it would be interesting to play as a quadraped with a sword.
@@obba40 not word for word what I said, in fact, they specified games coming out the first half of the year. That could be games already announced, or yet to be announced. Everyone bascially hopes for new stuff. And only third party stuff isn't confirmed, but I could see it happening unfortunately
It feels kinda weird for you guys to have a discussion video and not have some sort of music in the background. Still, I don't particularly mind if it's too much of a hassle to edit it in.
The only thing I truly want is a new 2D Metroid game and Metroid Prime Trilogy to be released for Switch. The trilogy would make it far easier for people to get into the franchise and prepare for Prime 4, and I just want to know that 2D Metroid is still on Nintendo's schedule. Samus Returns was such a good game and it's so unfortunate that it didn't sell particularly well due to being overshadowed by the Switch. I want 2D Metroid to continue. I love Prime as much as everyone else, but it's just not the same.
God I've missed hearing you guys talk about these. Feels like the good ol days.
@@r.i.z. well at least GVG has gotten big enough to get bots already...
@@morksisnthererightnow8738 im not a bot
i said im trying to defeat someone !
I feel that
@@r.i.z. who care
It was the good old days. A year and a half ago. Before the pandemic and everything. 2019 now really is the good ol days due to how much society has changed and developed since then.
Ahh, I miss listening to a discussion of predictions that goes on as long as the upcoming Direct.
Only thing missing is Jon's super incredible outlandish predi--I mean, totally, 100% confirmations!
Nintendo life also has a video on this
Aw, Jon, you're right.
This divorce sucks!
These discussions are almost nostalgic
I feel that
But they're not filled with as many bad puns that break the discussion. Though to be fair, I'm only a quarter through the video so we'll see...
All it needs is some chill background music.
I’ve missed them, and they’re even more chill than the old ones :)
Yeah, I was in college during the WiiU era and I looked forward to the GameXplain discussions on Smash 4 and other games.
honestly one of my favorite parts of directs is just listening to direct prediction videos a bunch before them lol
I don’t usually like reaction videos but another of my favourite parts of the direct is watching people react to it afterwards, you’re basically guaranteed to have a lot of content to watch the day before and after a direct
My Predictions for announcements (Not based on anything, just a gut feeling):
Something Kirby related
Something Fire Emblem related
Either Crash or a new Capcom rep (Dante or Phoenix Wright) for Smash
Great Ace Attorney Duology Announcement
1 new small IP along the lines of "Good Job" or "Box Boy"
1 new collection of a classic series
Maaaaybe a new BoTW 2 teaser or trailer.
I NEED more fire emblem on switch
Capcom rep.... I'm thinking maybe Monster Hunter. There's already Rathalos, and Monster Hunter Rise is dropping on Switch next month.
Smash rep is 100% a Pokemon. There is no way they go through 11 DLC characters without a Pokemon, and I dont think they're dumb enough to end with a boring one again (ie Byleth)
@Emmanuel Brijandez Torres I love Byleth, both as a character and in Smash, but the general perception was that the order of those first 5 was poorly timed. I think it's too obvious it'll be a dumb new Pokemon
@Emmanuel Brijandez Torres I chose to not play Sword/Shield, so who would you pick for 8th gen?
saying "apparently you all want us to discuss this" like we havent been watching you guys discuss this stuff for literal years
I just found this channel isn't it pretty new?
@@DR.DisInfect this is the old cast of gamexplain
@@DR.DisInfect Good Vibes Gaming is made of old members of GameXPlain, that left due to some issues with the business side of the team. Not the personal, if the fact that GameXPlain is one of the highest ranking supporters for a while of the new channel.
Yeah, I sometimes feel like they don't know what the audience wants. Derrick didn't think he'd be analysis videos anymore...Why not? People like those. People like discussions on one topic. It seems like they're avoiding things that push their growth.
@@sirmel11 they do what they want to do and it’s one of the main reasons they left GX, they were forced to do stuff like a 2 hour analysis or get a review out on time in order to push growth but now it’s a more chilled and relaxed work environment
There are some so NOSTALGIC about this discussion. Like it was something I didn’t know I would’ve missed once it got taken away me. LOVE IT!
Don't know about you guys, but I personally think this Direct will be featuring roughly 50 minutes of information focused on available games like Super #SmashBrosUltimate and games coming to #NintendoSwitch in the first half of 2021.
That's a bold prediction.
Nah that’s not gonna happen, everyone knows Nintendo Switch will never has games
That's a bit of a reach, ngl. I'm not saying that won't happen but...
hm i dont know. seems like you might have your expectations a bit too high. theres not really much precedent for them doing a direct featuring roughly 50 minutes of information focused on available games like Super #SmashBrosUltimate and games coming to #NintendoSwitch in the first half of 2021.
What makes you so sure?
I predict people will hype themselves up too much.
I predict apologists will say everyone should be grateful even if the only new game announcements are a Mario sports game or some overpriced Zelda ports.
Nintendo always lets us down lol
@@TRQDude followed by people annoyed with the predictable repetitive cycle, and thus said cycle repeats itself.
"I predict disappointment"
Especially since people are Direct starved. Like, guys. Time isn't relative to quality.
Great vid gents, just like the old days on GX but honestly even better!
P.S - Steve if you will Toy Link Smash DLC into existence I will never forgive you
I recommend googling "1 hour of nintendo music", put it on like 2%-5% in the background, then play the video.
Glad I'm not the only one who missed the music
Nah, I play games while I listen to their discussions, even when they were on Gamexplain, so I actually prefer that they don't have music now
If they announce a fighter’s pass 3 they better shadow drop Sakurai’s vacation plan right after so I don’t feel bad about it
Or at least the fact that he's going on vacation so that no body tries to stalk him
or that it wont come out for a year or something
Yeah, like "Hey, Fighter Pass 3 is coming... Later. Sakurai needs a break first"
Man I missed hearing you do these predictions discussions so much. It feels fantastic and I can never get enough of you making these that ramble on and end up as long if not longer than the event itself.
"What would be a direct worthy Smash update".
Rollback netcode.
Ha! Like that’s ever gonna happen! What a load of s- *All Star starts playing*
Honestly I'd rather have that be announced over a character at this point.
Boss battles
God that would be a dream. I can't get excited about ANY character as long as the online is shit
Guilty Gear Strive's new beta has only re-confirmed that rollback is not only the future for fighting games, but it's the new standard (and already should have been), and there's just no place for an argument over that. Clean connections from USA to Japan, Europe to USA, etc. . . Now I don't see that happening in a base version of Ultimate (It might not be possible, and I also think it'd happen on newer hardware in a "deluxe" version of the game if anything), but heaven knows that it needs it. Desperately.
I remember the FIre Emblem Three Houses devs confirming that they were influenced by "Genealogy of a Holy War". I could see a remake of that game get announced.
A "Shadows of Jugdral" game has been discussed in FE circles since like the timeskip trailer for Three Houses, and I'm sooooo here for it. But there are also a lot of convincing arguments that Tellius games may be the next to be remade, or even Elibe/6. Honestly though, ANY FE announcement, either new or remake, would be my most hype moment of the direct if it happens.
Friend: "Hey, we're going to get online to play games, wanna join?"
Me: "Oh, uh.... no... there is a discussion group I need to go to!"
Considering most Nintendo Directs are actually longer than their estimated time, the Direct might actually be longer than this video.
Impossible. Nothing is longer than these videos.
Steve - “I have a deep love for skyward sword”
Derrick - “Oh me too!”
Ash - *grunts*
Above all else, I am hoping for an Echoes styled remake of Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War. I'd also be down for remasters of the Tellius games.
I know that this and TNT are basically the same thing but about an actual GVG branded *discussion* just feels very special
Someone needs to make a GVG theme so we can get some background music for these discussions
Tee Lopes already has but a chill vaporwave remix would really vibe for discussion.
I play games while they have their discussions, so I actually prefer that GVG doesn't have music compared to Gamexplain
This discussion is as long as the direct is gonna be. I got nothing else, I just felt like pointing it out.
Ahhh a discussion, I've missed these. Hope everyone is staying safe in the winter storms
Good Vibes All Around.
This is hype as hell!
Glad you guys did one of these. One of my favorite parts about Directs was listening too the prediction and reaction discussions from you guys.
Watching this instead of Gamexplains cuz y’all were the interesting ones to listen to!! So hyped
Yeah! Fuck game explain.
They're even more soy drenched somehow lmao
I listend gamexplain, thish and from here im gonna go to easy allíes too ... I have to fill time until the direct start xd
The Smash content could be something like Event Mode or Break The Targets if it isn't strictly a character. It'd be pretty cool if users could make their own Break The Target levels and share them.
I'm just happy there's another GVG discussion to be honest, I love listening to these things!
Edit: Joining the Sonic Mania 2 chanting ring
A good old fashioned Direct....I needed one of these
50 minutes of speculation for a 50 minute Direct.
I like it.
perfectly balanced, as all things should be
The "Pinnacle of the Kirby Series" as HAL claimed will probably be revealed in this direct.
I don't know, if the new Kirby's gonna be as relatively ambitious as it seems like it'll be, then it still feels a tad too soon for it. Remember, it's only been about two years since the Star Allies dlc ended, and I imagine they're going to need more time than that to make this game as good as they want it be, especially since the pandemic might've slowed down development.
@@C_Arson That's a good point. Perhaps we will see a smaller project instead tomorrow and get something bigger next year.
The only thing that can match the great feeling of having a long-awaited Nintendo Direct to look forward to is getting the good, old-fashioned discussion with the OG crew right before it. :}
i just wanna say, thank you for all the videos and whatnot, ive been a big fan thruout all of your careers and being able to still hear all your thoughts and predictions in a podcastesque format is so satisfying, thank you thank you
I like how well this channel explains games, they should call it...
this channel’s vibes are very good, too. maybe they should call it...
God please don't stop good old discussions like these, as someone that's been following for nearly 9 years at this point this made my night. Thank you guys for everything you do!!
Brings me back to the days of listening to you guys for hours.
I'm really hoping for a new mario strikers or a new star fox game.
starfox assault 2 is my #1 pipe dream game.
Come on, mario strikers please
Golf please
@@Sir_Robin_of_Camelot Well looks like your wish came true!
@@adrianmiklja7331 Gimme dat!
My favorite 3 voices in the Nintendo direct predictions showcase. And Derek you're in pa??? I rep from Western pa, thats awesome.
Condolences
Now this is what we needed since 2019
The only thing missing in this discussion is some background music otherwise, I'm so glad you guys stuck together and kept the content coming.
It's nice to hear a discussion like this with your voices again! Hoping there's many more to come!
Oh my God, Derrick mentioned P4G possibly coming to switch... I just... I wouldn't be able to contain myself...
If we get any update on Shin Megami Tensei tomorrow I'll be so happy
Omg a prediction video!! 😭😭😭😭 this feels utterly nostalgic!
Seeing you guys upload in the morning for the news always brings a smile to my face. Also, I'm excited to watch this direct! Jolly good show
Phenomenal. I'm so glad you guys are discussing this for beyond half an hour. The OG discussions are back! :)
The fact these guys are 100% certain that Prime 4 wont be in tomorrows direct to me, confirms it will show up in some form.
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What I wouldn't give for a new Wario Land game... or Wario Land: Shake It! ported to the Switch! ...Or even a Waluigi game?
I'm dying to hear anything from Monolith Soft. They're working on BOTW2, a new Xenoblade project, and a new IP. There's gotta be _something_ they can show us.
I agree, just please anything.
As much as I really want something, I don't dare hope for it. Their latest release was less than a year ago after all
I think after DE they’re gonna be putting their focus only on the new ip. I mean I would love xenoblade 3 right now but I think with the new IP they really wanna make something special.
@@JJGamezMC Yeah Xenoblade is the one I'm expecting the least. I would love to see their new IP.
I think the phrasing for the Smash announcement was because they're gonna pull a Minmin and say "the next character is a Pokémon and will be revealed on Pokémon Day."
Who else wants Smash Run to return? that mode has so much potential, actually I would pretty hyped if they added more single player modes
No. There's definitely others who want that.
I'd rather have Break the Targets back, but Smash Run's return would still be hype.
Same. It’s a good mode for one of those “I got like 8 minutes to have fun” type of thing
Smash Run was awesome! I loved it, even though I'd never played the inspiration for the mode: Kirby Air Ride. I'd love for it to return someday.
BOSS BATTLES BRO
Pokemon: rillaboom
Zelda character: impa
Third party: anything but crash please
I really hope the existing games part, mentions Super Mario Galaxy 2 joining ALLSTARS
tbh, you three and John were the only ones I watched GX for. So glad to have this content again and in a better situation.
Chrono Trigger + Chrono Cross coming in a Collection of Chrono ala Collection of Mana/Collection of FF Legends is something I've felt is likely for a while. That or Collection of Tactics which could bundle FF Tactics, Tactics Advance, and Tactics A2. Either one could be likely I feel.
Of a new Zelda rep will happen, I personally want Tingle.
This would be the lamest reveal of all time lol
@@soundsbyzer0 yes, but I would find it funny
I have to admit, a discussion without the theme is weird, but that's just reality now
33:12 Correction, the Splatoon team is the same team that makes Animal Crossing, not Mario Kart. The Mario Kart team is the one that made ARMS.
Sweet! Was really hoping you guys would do one of these.
the good years:
2017 - january showcase
2019 - february direct
the mediocre years:
2018 - january mini direct
2020 - march mini direct i think?
we’re in for a good year
Crazy prediction: 3D All Stars gets Galaxy 2 as a free update now in order to push 3D All Stars sales before it is gone for good
That would be a scummy ass move
Oh man, feels so good to hear you guys predict Direct reveals again
If Smash is Pokemon rather than Crash, then my favorite picks for Gen 8 Pokemon would be: Rillaboom, Obstagoon, Grapploct, Toxtricity, or Dragapult. The first three are fairly obvious "Pokemon that look made for a fighting game", but the last two are fan favorites with some great potential for ranged and non-physical movesets. Imagine Dragapult being able to shoot his babies for a ranged attack, or having an insane aerial dive. Maybe Toxtricity could send out shockwaves? And a Gigantimax as the final smash would be good marketing.
Honestly you three (4 including John) discussing predictions/ general discussions was my favorite thing to see pop up on my youtube notifications when you guys were with GX I'm so glad you're doing it again just wish john was here! Keep up the good work guys if I had some extra money would definitely donate!
4:43 Gen 8 also got a Spirit event 2 weeks after it released and a tournament based on it (which is the timeframe where the second pass was locked in), so I'd say that reduces their chances.
Hearing you guys talk about how excited you are to just relax and enjoy the Direct makes me so happy
I predict we're not going to get a character announcement for Smash, but a character announcement *announcement,* like when they did "the next Smash fighter will be, a character from ARMS," a month and change before they went and revealed Min Min. IIRC, they did that in a Direct and everything, as well.
Feels great to hear you guys do this again. Hearing y’all’s & John’s thoughts on predictions and news was always something I looked forward to when we get Nintendo news. Can’t wait to see ya’lls reactions!
You have no idea how much I've missed this particular kind of discussion. It's, as Jon would say, cozy.
Also I'm eager to see your collective plan-of-attack when it comes to tackling the Direct news for the channel, what will differ or perhaps carry over from the old GameXplain days. I want to see your take on it now that you have more freedom to decide your own approach to this stuff. Especially with a Direct of this length.
I don't think anyone can really call out people for "overhyping" the direct and setting themselves up for possible disappointment because guys, it's been over 500 days since the last real Direct, it's a whole 50 minutes long, we're coming up on Zelda, Donkey Kong, Pokémon and Metroids anniversaries, by waiting for so long between the last Direct and this with little to no communication from Nintendo themselves, of course people are gonna hype this shit up beyond orbit, I don't think there's a single thing Nintendo could do that will satisfy everyone's hunger. The only thing I think that could possibly make most of us satisfied is if they confirm they're gonna put out more Directs this year, that way we won't be left wondering if whatever new news we get will be "it" for another year and a half. Either way, I'll personally be satisfied with pretty much anything, as long as they don't give Zelda the 3D All Stars treatment I'll be happy with the simple fact that we've gotten a new Direct.
Yes, it so good to hear a discussion from you guys again. Wish your channel will growth even more.
My goodness I love these discussions with you guys. I missed this. Thank you.
In regards to costume packs: I need all previous designs of current characters to come back as skins.
Peach- Melee
Link/Zelda/Sheik- OoT, TP (only issue here is Link needing the sheikah slate and bombs)
Ganondorf- TP
Fox/Falco/Wolf- Melee/Brawl
Samus/ZSS- Brawl
Marth/Roy- Melee
I don't know if characters like Olimar or Captain Falcon would have full costume swaps as their changes have been relatively minor.
A World of Light expansion featuring the DLC fighters would be a nice non-fighter related announcement
Really got my fingers crossed for Lloyd irving coming to smash. If we're thinking on anniversaries, Tales of 25th Anniversary is going down in march and new amiibos launch in march, bandai has been pushing Tales of stuff alot lately, it's not E3, it's not game awards. Lloyd is a perfect fit for this kinda direct for another bandai rep
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Derrick, I am so glad for you to be a dad. It is one of the best, most life-changing things that can happen to you. I have two boys and one girl myself and my oldest (5) just started getting into games with a 2DS and Poochy & Yoshi's Woolly World.
I'm predicting: Gameboy games on Nintendo Switch online
A new smash character (I think crash)
Crash 4 for the switch
A Fire Emblem announcement
An announcement for a separate Zelda 35th anniversary direct just like Mario
An Animal Crossing update for spring break
Something new with Kirby
A further look into Pokemon Snap
And an announcement for a new Pokemon game coming later this year (D&P)
Anything Sonic would be very exciting. I feel like there’ll be a separate presentation by sega for his 30th though
Good discussion, but it would be great if all of the video had different screens instead of the same screen
I have been looking forward to this all day!
So happy you guys just get to enjoy the Direct. Get to be the fans you truly are. Going to enjoy watching it even more knowing you do not have to put any work in, and can just relax.
If Sonic Mania II is announced, Steve sold his soul to Mephisto or to Elizabeth Olsen
Double GVG uploads today! Love it!
Yes yes and yes! I’m not a fan of these daily news shows type of video but I love these type of videos, news updates, short discussion videos & deep dives videos keep it up please 🙂
Return of the King.
I subscribed for these kind of videos. The og gamexplain crew:)
I feel like Toxitricity would be an incredibly weird choice. It's a Pokemon with pretty much zero marketing presence. It's not a box legend or starter. It hasn't gotten any sort of push in the anime, in fact it hasn't even shown up in the anime at all yet. Lucario isn't a starter, but it's gotten a huge push in the anime from the very beginning (it literally debuted as the headliner of a movie) and continues to do this to this day.
I'd personally love to see Pokemon Mystery Dungeon get represented. It's my favorite of the Pokemon spinoffs. I'm thinking we get the trio of Grovyle/Celebi/Dusknoir from Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky. They would function similar to Pokemon Trainer but their Down B would have them use a move before swapping. Grovyle would have Dig, Celebi would have U-Turn, and Dusknoir would have Phantom Force. Their Final Smash could be using an Alliance attack from Super Mystery Dungeon. As for the stage, really any iconic Dungeon would be cool. Sky Tower, Thunderwave Cave, Temporal Tower, Ragged Mountain, Great Glacier, Fire Island, Voidlands, Tree of Life, etc. And the music would be the icing on the already delicious cake. Pokemon Mystery Dungeon never fails when it comes to music. What do you think?
@@austingordon3709 brooo
@@gromczar1589 ?
@@austingordon3709 I really need this. Team ACT would be cool, char would be reused but that means we get another trainer with only 2 new mons developed
@@austingordon3709 Boss Battles returns, Rayquaza's stage is sky tower
My predictions:
-New switch version? Like a pro version
-Hopefully LOZ (doubt it though)
-Hopefully new switch features?
-Definitely something Kirby related
-Something Pokémon probably a tease
-And then new games
- maybe old games coming back 🤷♂️
-probably something about Nintendo world
-idk feel like game and watch something
This is exactly the discussion I was looking for. Couldn't listen the Gamexplain's, it's just not the same without you guys...
I love the discussion!! I missed you guys in the discussions from Gamexplain a lot! I'm glad to see you guys back!
I know this is extra work, but I was wondering if you guys can add music to the background! I think matching the mood with background music makes it easier to listen to!
Here's my bold prediction. They'll reveal a Smash character: a Blizzard character (Starcraft, Warcraft, Diablo or Overwatch) Then Sakurai's presentation will be... this weekend, at BLIZZCON.
ooooo. It's too perfect. There's even a placeholder suspicious "rebroadcast" slot at Blizzcon that actually overlaps with that presentation before the original even finishes. Ooooo. That's sus.
I'm probably not right, but if I am I'm gonna be hype.
I would do anything for Overwatch in smash.
I am just now learning about this channel. Today when watching the gx video, I was like, "Huh. You know, despite me only watching occasionally lately, I don't think I've heard Ash's or Derrick's in a while"
Really glad to hear you guys back, but would you guys consider using music in the background? Not that you guys aren't interesting, but it definitely helps me focus in for nearly an hour
I think that a Skyward Sword HD would be easier than people think. Past Zelda games had directional swings based on which direction the left stick (or only stick) was being held as you attacked, and I really think it would be as simple as doing that.
man, I missed these discussions
I think its gonna be zacian. The pokemon fighters are created with the mind set of "what kind of fighting style can we bring in the game" with lucario being dragonball, greninja a ninja, and incineroar being a wrestler. There are no weapon based pokemon, plus it would be interesting to play as a quadraped with a sword.
Really hoping for a 2d metroid and/or DKC game.
Zelda 35th let's GOOOO. Really hoping for 3D All Stars, Skyward Sword HD, or BotW2 news.
Can't wait for the Direct! Nintendo please don't mess this up!
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I know, my fear is that it will be focused on games already out now, and mostly just third party stuff
@@mr.cheesytoad5845 thats what they said
@@obba40 not word for word what I said, in fact, they specified games coming out the first half of the year. That could be games already announced, or yet to be announced. Everyone bascially hopes for new stuff.
And only third party stuff isn't confirmed, but I could see it happening unfortunately
It feels kinda weird for you guys to have a discussion video and not have some sort of music in the background. Still, I don't particularly mind if it's too much of a hassle to edit it in.
Adding music is extremely easy. It's their design decision
@@Plasticsoldier64 I'm not saying it's hard, but it may be a hassle if they want to upload the video on time.
The only thing I truly want is a new 2D Metroid game and Metroid Prime Trilogy to be released for Switch. The trilogy would make it far easier for people to get into the franchise and prepare for Prime 4, and I just want to know that 2D Metroid is still on Nintendo's schedule. Samus Returns was such a good game and it's so unfortunate that it didn't sell particularly well due to being overshadowed by the Switch. I want 2D Metroid to continue. I love Prime as much as everyone else, but it's just not the same.
Ahhh, I haven’t listened to one of these long discussions since the WiiU days. Feels good.