Look Out For These 5 Upcoming Nintendo Titles In 2018

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Welcome to 2018. We at PokéJungle are still in shock that humanity made it this far after the Shuppet-storm that was 2017; but contrary to the real world, what a year for gaming it was—especially Nintendo! Which is what I’d like to start off on: reminding you that this year probably won’t be as golden of an age as last year, and that’s okay because we’re still hunting down those pesky Power Moons/Korok Seeds Nintendo is back and better than ever and already promising us some promising titles over these next few upcoming months. So keep an open mind and let’s see if there any cartridges worth shoving into your poor little Switch/3DS this year.

Bayonetta 2 (Nintendo Switch) – Feb. 2, 2018

According to Nintendo, the “Umbra Witch” Bayonetta is a “foxy, sassy,” and likes to kick butt…and we wholeheartedly agree. In this action game, you play as the foxy, sassy, butt-kicking witch herself who just wants to beat up angels and demons alike with her cool guns and weird special abilities all the while looking like she’s simultaneously trying to lure her enemies back to her bedroom in her hometown Umbra. (This is a total lie, she’s actually from a place called Vigrid.)

Bayonetta 2 is a remastered version of the previously released version on the Wii U with a few extra perks like now you can summon sidekicks called “Infernal Demons” to help you perform something called an “Umbran Climax” … I can’t make this stuff up. And there’s also an online and local wireless 2-player cooperative mode (called “Tag Climax” by the way), plus it comes with the original Bayonetta to play first if you haven’t gotten the chance to yet, which is neat. There aren’t many games like Bayonetta, especially on the Switch, and you do get two titles for the price of one and the third installment is already in development so not a bad idea to pull the trigger on this bad girl come if you are into action games OR foxy, sassy ladies.

Kirby Star Allies (Nintendo Switch) – March 16, 2018

Kirby is back, not only on the 3DS via Kirby Battle Royale but on the Switch in what looks like a way more enticing game. And he’s brought with him buff King Dedede. Are you ready to suck up some baddies, kill them through your digestive system and rob them of their superpowers for the thousandth time?

There’s not much to say here about the platformer which is almost as old as Nintendo itself. You’ve played a Kirby game. This is a Kirby game, but on the Switch. It also has cooperative play, so your three friends can join in if you have enough Joy-Cons to go around. It could be fun.

Detective Pikachu (Nintendo 3DS) – March 23, 2018

Yes, Detective Pikachu is real and you should look out for it this year. Why? Because Pokémon, that’s why. Pikachu talks again, like in Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!, but not to Ash Ketchum this time…no sirree, to his friend Tim Goodman. Yes, Tim Goodman. They seriously could not think of a better name than Tim Goodman. You, playing as Tim (cringe), will solve mysteries with this tough-guy, black coffee-drinking Pikachu in a place called Ryme City where you will come across other Pokémon as well as other humans whom will all aid you in solving cases.

Whether or not you’re planning on playing this yourself or alongside a younger sibling/cousin, it’s a unique take on the franchise. Japan’s had part of it for awhile now, it’s time for the West to see what all the fuss is about and also get ready for the upcoming movie!

Dark Souls: Remastered (Nintendo Switch) – May 25, 2018

Are you sick of Skyrim yet? The answer is yes, it’s always yes. Introducing Dark Souls, which is like Skyrim but way, way harder. You play as a loyal knight who is in over his/her head thinking he/she could actually get through this game without throwing the controller against the wall at least 11 times. Dark Souls is an action-adventure game infamous for being actually challenging as you delve into creepy dungeons and atmospheres taking on terrifying enemies, gruesome monsters and brutal bosses – which will remain in your memories even after the fight is over…and your nightmares.

Dark Souls: Remastered is getting released on PS4, Xbox One and PC in addition to the Switch so there are certainly high hopes for its quality. Plus, there really isn’t a game quite like this on the Switch like this (besides Skyrim of course, but enough already of that) and it looks like a must-have for those who are into the genre.

Mario Tennis Aces (Nintendo Switch) – Spring 2018

Okay, who remembers Mario Tennis on the Game Boy Color? It is one of my personal favorite games of all time, and I don’t even like sports video games that much. Although the Madden, FIFA, 2k, NHL games are incredibly popular, Mario has a way of making sports video games appealing to those who aren’t into sports.

There isn’t much known about the title just yet, as it was recently announced, but Nintendo confirms there is a story mode similar to the one of the Game Boy Advance in addition to the action-packed multiplayer modes we all know and love. And I played the heck out of Super Mario Strikers and Mario Superstar Baseball with friends so this is looking great.

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Shovel Knight: King of Cards (Nintendo Switch/3DS) – Sometime In The Year 2018

The final campaign for one of the greatest indie video games of the 21st century, Shovel Knight, is getting released sometime this year and it deserves to be mentioned. If you are confused, Shovel Knight is an 8-bit platformer where you play as a knight who uses a shovel to bash his foes and bounce around as well as…can you guess it?…dig! There are already two DLCs available for this title, Plague of Shadows and Specter of Torment, and the third and final one will be King of Cards. You play as Plague Knight in the first additional campaign, Specter Knight in the second, and soon King Knight. All of this content is available in the Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove saga on the Nintendo eShop for both the Switch and 3DS.

Well, that’s a wrap. Let’s hope this year is as good as last year for Nintendo’s sake, although the numerous remakes are worrisome. Nonetheless, we at PokéJungle hope you enjoyed this list and wish you a pleasant year of gaming. And as always, please do let us know if any of these titles caught your eye, especially if you plan on getting ’em!

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229 thoughts on “Look Out For These 5 Upcoming Nintendo Titles In 2018”

  2. Okay, HOW THE F*CK WERE BOSS BABY AND FERDINAND NOMINATED FOR OSCARS?
    Lego Batman was twice as good
    The other 3 deserve their nominations

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  4. I honestly don’t have any hype for any of these titles I’m extremely pissed off to feel anything other than rage

    My effing job is making me do a bunch of maintenance jobs which isn’t my job description! Mopping and sweeping half the store despite the regular maintenance guys are here and available WTF

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  5. Hollowknight is also coming to Switch this year

    Get it. It may be my favorite game of 2017. It’s a masterpiece

    Also it’s 15$

    You have no excuse not to experience this incredible game

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  9. Beyond angry need to cool off, wanted to expand on two counterparts one being living solar energy and the other a rain cloud

    Solasma
    Solar Pkm
    Fire/Electric
    Drought HA: Solar Power
    A small nucleus Pokémon make of a bright orange plasma body with violet eyes, a small wispy tail similar to a comet

    HP: 50
    Atk: 25
    Def: 90
    SpAtk: 100
    SpDef: 85
    Speed: 10

    Splash
    Ember
    Thundershock
    Focus Energy
    Charge
    Cosmic Power
    Flame Burst
    Hidden Power
    Electro Ball
    Ignite
    Will-O-Wisp
    Weather Ball
    Thunder
    Inferno

    Drittzle or Dripple/Drippour
    Downpour Pkm
    Water/Flying
    Drizzle HA: Cloud Nine
    A very small round cloud shaped Pokémon with globes of water over their eyes highly resembling goggles

    HP: 50
    Atk: 25
    Def: 90
    SpAtk: 85
    SpDef: 100
    Speed: 10

    Splash
    Water Gun
    Gust
    Water Sport
    Twister
    Mist
    Spark
    Water Pulse
    Hidden Power
    Haze
    Soak
    Weather Ball
    Hurricane
    Hydro Pump

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  15. Trying to decide whether I feel like double dipping on Bayonetta. I love 2, but I’m not sure I want to buy it again. As for other games I’m looking forward to finally being able to play Detective Pikachu. Sounds like a fun game.

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  17. Pokedex Number: 186
    Phantauma (Comedic Forme/Sorrowful Forme)
    Classification: The Lost Performer Pokemon
    Height: 4’02
    Weight: 46.8 Lbs
    Typing: Ghost/(Electric/Ice)
    Ability: Joyous Spark/Sorrowful Chill
    Stats:
    HP: 100
    Attack: 50
    Defense: 50/125
    Special Attack: 125/50
    Special Defense: 50/125
    Speed: 125/50
    Base Stat Total: 500
    Pokedex Entry: Before perishing, this Pokemon had performed the role of an actor on stage. It was such a good actor that it lost sight of who it actually was and perished without ever relearning its own personality. It is unknown whether the masks it carries represent its personality or the roles it played. Regardless, it tends wear one at a time and will protect the unworn mask with its life.
    Joyous Spark: The user’s attack and special stats are raised by a stage and will increase by one stage every two turns.
    Sorrowful Chill: The foe’s attack and special attack are lowered by one stage upon the first turn this form comes into play. This effect repeats every two turns.
    Intermission
    Type: Ghost
    Classification: Status
    BP: —
    Accuracy: —
    PP: 10
    Effects: The user heals 50% of their health and changes forme
    Description: The user quickly vanishes from the battle and refreshes itself before returning, donning a different appearance than it had previously.

    These forms switch upon the usage of the move “Intermission”

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  18. Okay, I have a pair of fakemons. I’ll post the designs of them later today (I think).

    Ognimmer (Ognik (a kind of Fiery Spirit in Polish) + Glimmer)
    Fire/Ghost
    The Flame Spirit Pokemon
    These little ghosts fly around the Slavy region at night, lighting up the way for travellers. There are many tales about them, some people say they can see the future.

    Evolves by leveling up at night holding a Pretty Wing into:

    Feathar (Feather + Dar (Old Polish word for Gift) + Żar (Old Polish Word for Heat))
    Fire/Ghost
    They fly around at night, lighting up the night sky and insiring artists. One tale says the first Feathar was a dead little girl turned into a pokemon by Ho-Oh.

    Signature ability of Feathar: Bird Majesty
    Works like Levitate + a Flying Steelworker

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  20. Detective Pikachu got me thinking how cool serious pokemon detective game might be.
    Like maybe we could get to know more
    about interpol and it could explore some more stuff related to the maingames.

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  21. Tbh out of only these titles only Kirby interest me, like it shows that this year isn’t as good as 2017 regarding in games :T

    But hopefully more will be announced

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  24. The last one didn’t space… here’s it fixed

    Pokedex Number: 119
    Kittich (Pitch-Kitten)
    Classification: The Panther Pokemon
    Height: 1’05
    Weight: 14.6 Lbs
    Typing: Dark
    Ability: Nocturnal/Tough Claws (Hidden Ability: Triage)
    Stats:
    HP: 36
    Attack: 70
    Defense: 20
    Special Attack: 40
    Special Defense: 50
    Speed: 60
    Base Stat Total: 276
    Pokedex Entry: This Pokemon is relatively well known for its pitch black coat. This coat is said to represent the darkness itself In dark areas, it is able to slip by almost any predator with minimal risk of detection. Due to its nocturnal nature, this Pokemon is nigh impossible to locate. Rumors state its morality is entirely based on its nearby influences.

    Pokedex Number: 120
    Felune (Feline-Luna)
    Classification: Pokemon
    Height: 6’03
    Weight: 120.0 Lbs
    Typing: Dark/Psychic
    Ability: Nocturnal/Tough Claws (Hidden Ability: Triage)
    Stats:
    HP: 66
    Attack: 103
    Defense: 63
    Special Attack: 68
    Special Defense: 85
    Speed: 94
    Base Stat Total: 479
    Pokedex Entry: The coat of this Pokemon draws in energy from the bountiful light of the moon. Similar to its previous forme, it is entirely nocturnal due to lunar energy that attracts it in comparison to the lack of energy it would receive in the day. Its reflexes combined with its camouflage allow it to be a nearly flawless hunter but it may also release this energy towards an ally at a breakneck pace, recovering any ailments they may have
    Nocturnal

    Flavor Text: The user becomes more active in the night but is lethargic during the day.
    Effects: In the day the user will fall asleep after three turns. At night, the user’s speed stat doubles cannot be put to sleep

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