The King Nintendo Fanboy’s E3 2011 DS Predictions
Trying to predict Nintendo’s E3 plans is usually impossible. Everyone knows Nintendo is very secretive and keeps their lips unusually tight regarding unannounced titles. With that said it’s still possible to make some educated guesses on what Nintendo is planning to showcase at the show.
Nintendo DS
Many are claiming that the Nintendo DS is a dead platform, but I really don’t think that Nintendo is ready to let this popular device die just yet. In fact, I think they will show off a few titles for their older portable to cater to the large user base that still doesn’t have a 3DS.
Atsumete! Kirby
Probability: 80%
The new Kirby game, which Nintendo has announced for a Japanese release several months ago, will likely be announced for a North American release at E3 2011. A game like this shouldn’t be too hard to localize and I see no reason why Nintendo of America would just skip over this title.
Battle & Get! Pokémon Typing DS
Probability: 40%
This Pokémon title, which comes with a wireless keyboard, is all about teaching the player how to type. I’m honestly not sure if this game will be released outside of Japan due to the fact that localizing this title may be tricky.
There is probably a market for it though, so there is a chance it will be on display at E3 2011. I’m sure parents would love to have their kids do something a bit more educational in regards to Pokémon.
Professor Layton and the Last Specter
Probability: 70%
I’m still not convinced that Nintendo will be localizing this particular title. From my understanding, Level-5, the developer of the Professor Layton series, wants to start localizing their games for themselves. Still, the Layton series could still be published by Nintendo, but only time will tell.
Regardless of the situation I would love to see Nintendo localize the fourth Layton game and it will likely be seen, regardless of the publisher, at E3 2011.
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This may be the last E3 for any significant Nintendo DS titles. Luckily fans of the platform have a few more solid titles that they could hope for. Maybe Nintendo will also surprise fans by announcing plans to localize some previously unreleased titles outside of Japan. E3 2011 can’t come soon enough! I’ll see you there!
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