Hello, everybody! Let's see what E3 2017 had to offer!
Also, sorry for posting late!
So, let's begin with new announcements:
Yoshi (working title) [Switch]
So they're doing another Yoshi game with a new art style - this time, instead of being knitted, everything is intended to look like a miniature diorama. Also, the levels have two sides, so that's something as well.
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions [3DS]
Also coming out is a remake of the first Mario & Luigi series game, originally released in 2003 for the GBA. The plot is the same: Mario & Luigi (well, Luigi accidentally) travel to the Beanbean Kingdom to recover Princess Peach's voice from the evil Cackletta. And it contains a new mode called Minion Quest, a strategy-based mode where you control Bowser's troops to save him from Fawful, Cackletta's subordinate.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - DLC [Switch & Wii U]
By buying the Expansion pass for £18, you can gain access to two DLC packs for Zelda BotW. The first one is The Master Trials, releasing on the 30th of June. It adds new armour, a map feature wherein you can see where you've been in the last 200 hours of play, a new Master Mode, a special Korok Mask that reacts when Koroks are nearby and a Travel medallion that lets you create one temporary fast-travel spot at a time anywhere. The second is The Champions' Ballad. This one hasn't had much said about it but is due to release in the winter.
DLC 1 release: 30/06/2017
DLC 2 release: Winter 2017
Super Mario Odyssey [Switch]
So! Let's see… first up, why Mario's cap has eyes. This is because Mario has a new friend called Cappy who transformed into his cap! The main collectables have been announced to be Power Moons; these have a superficial similarity to the Galaxy-redesign Power Stars in design (except that they're moons) and also come in a Grand variety - Grand Moons are worth three Power Moons. Oh, and Mario can now Capture enemies to take control of them and use their unique abilities. Enemies… and poles… and frogs… and power lines!
Yoshi (working title) [Switch]
So they're doing another Yoshi game with a new art style - this time, instead of being knitted, everything is intended to look like a miniature diorama. Also, the levels have two sides, so that's something as well.
Release: 2018
Kirby (working title) [Switch]
Well, as a game, this new Kirby game is very similar to the ones before it (they're now using the same engine for the fourth game in a row!), but that doesn't mean I'm complaining! They've already shown a new addition… well, to the engine. Helpers are returning for the first time since Super Star Ultra!
Release: 2018
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle [Switch]
Ah, yes… this game is easily one of the more controversial games shown at E3 this year. Either way, it's a turn-based strategy game starring Mario, Luigi, Peach and Yoshi alongside the Rabbids in the Mushroom Kingdom. I don't really have a strong opinion of the game either way, so I'll wait to see what it's like.
Release: 29/08/2017
Also coming out is a remake of the first Mario & Luigi series game, originally released in 2003 for the GBA. The plot is the same: Mario & Luigi (well, Luigi accidentally) travel to the Beanbean Kingdom to recover Princess Peach's voice from the evil Cackletta. And it contains a new mode called Minion Quest, a strategy-based mode where you control Bowser's troops to save him from Fawful, Cackletta's subordinate.
Release: 06/10/2017
And now for news on already-announced games:
By buying the Expansion pass for £18, you can gain access to two DLC packs for Zelda BotW. The first one is The Master Trials, releasing on the 30th of June. It adds new armour, a map feature wherein you can see where you've been in the last 200 hours of play, a new Master Mode, a special Korok Mask that reacts when Koroks are nearby and a Travel medallion that lets you create one temporary fast-travel spot at a time anywhere. The second is The Champions' Ballad. This one hasn't had much said about it but is due to release in the winter.
DLC 2 release: Winter 2017
Super Mario Odyssey [Switch]
So! Let's see… first up, why Mario's cap has eyes. This is because Mario has a new friend called Cappy who transformed into his cap! The main collectables have been announced to be Power Moons; these have a superficial similarity to the Galaxy-redesign Power Stars in design (except that they're moons) and also come in a Grand variety - Grand Moons are worth three Power Moons. Oh, and Mario can now Capture enemies to take control of them and use their unique abilities. Enemies… and poles… and frogs… and power lines!
Release: 27/10/2017
Anyway, that's all from me for today. See you all for the next post on 2 July!