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NWR Hype Meter Results

#10 - #6

by Justin Berube and Donald Theriault - September 10, 2015, 9:02 am EDT

Reaching high levels of hype here!

10. Metroid Prime: Federation Force

Hype Level: 13.19%

We don’t know yet if this Metroid Prime spin-off will include Samus, but it does promise to dig deeper into the story of the Galactic Federation. Federation Force will allow up to four players to work co-operatively locally or over Wi-Fi in order to complete different Galactic Federation missions. Also included is a soccer like game known as Blast Ball which can be played with friends too. All of this keeps that Metroid Prime feel we know and love which is one reason why we are so excited.

9. Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water

Hype Level: 16.36%

North America will get their true first Fatal Frame since the Nintendo buyout later this fall, and players will be able to sample a good chunk of the game before having to buy it. Releasing just in time for Halloween, Fatal Frame’s unique horror gameplay is sure to frighten even the hardiest of players while making great use of the GamePad to recreate the quick-snap experience. Also, our North American staff is totally jealous of the European limited edition.

8. The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes

Hype Level: 20.05%

Tri Force Heroes is clearly a title that has been inspired by the Four Sword series. However, what makes this title different is that there is less competition between players and a greater focus on cooperation. This upcoming Zelda title also gives players the ability to play with friends online making it the first co-op Zelda experience to support such a feature.

7. Genei Ibun Roku #FE

Hype Level: 20.84%

We were all blown away when the Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem project re-emerged this past April, and we know now that it’s going to have amazing music and isn’t just pasting both of its component franchises together. The modern RPG is blazing its own path with a unique twist on turn-based battles, fun looking puzzle exploration and a great story – and “Reincarnation” has been stuck in at least one staffer’s head non-stop since April.

6. Fire Emblem Fates

Hype Level: 30.34%

How do you follow up the most successful Fire Emblem game ever? Make it bigger and give everyone the chance to play how they want. From the different versions offering classic or modern Fire Emblem gameplay, to the added life sim elements to support all matter of families, you’ll be able to play how you want. Prepare to lose several hundred hours of your life in trying everything.

(Check out Daan’s preview of the Birthright version.)

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Talkback

xcwarriorSeptember 10, 2015

CHibi Robo is on the list, but Monster Hunter didn't make it.

I don't know what to think about this, considering Chibi Robo likely won't sell more than 20k copies and Monster Hunter will do that in preorders... if it is released in the West, which I think it will.

Nintendo announced two games since the start of this feature that would be very high on my list. Picross 3D 2 got in soon enough to add it, but Pikmin 4 was too late.

KhushrenadaSeptember 10, 2015

My submitted list (which is the correct list. Some of you people really need to put your hype in order and get it together) is as follows:

10: Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest (Although I'll be a sucker and buy both games) - NWR Rank: 6
9. Just Dance 2016 - NWR Rank: N/A
8. Legend of Zelda Wii U - NWR Rank: 2
7. Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes - NWR Rank: 8
6. Mario and Luigi: Paper Jam - NWR Rank: 18
5. Yoshi's Wooly World - NWR Rank: 5 (Right on!)
4. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer - NWR Rank: 17
3. Star Fox Zero - NWR Rank: 4
2. Chibi-Robo Zip Lash - NWR Rank: 14
1. Xenoblade Chronicles X - NWR Rank: 3

There it is.

SorenSeptember 10, 2015

All but one of the games on my list made the final cut (seriously no one else is even a little bit hyped for Mario Tennis?!?!?!?)

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1) That Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem Wii U game with the really Japanese title that’s most certainly not going to be the final North American title.
2) Fire Emblem Fates
3) Rhythm Heaven: The Best +
4) The Legend of Zelda Wii U
5) Super Mario Maker
6) Fatal Frame: Maiden of Black Water
7) Yoshi’s Woolly World
8) Star Fox Zero
9) Xenoblade Chronicles X
10) Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash

TOPHATANT123September 10, 2015

Really enjoyed reading this, and the mathematics seem sound, if it isn't too much trouble I'd love to have this quarterly or something.

This was my list:

1. Star Fox Zero
2. Picross 3D 2
3. Super Mario Maker
4. Mutant Mudds Super Challenge
5. Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
6. Yoshi’s Wooly World
7. Antipole DX
8. Metroid Prime: Federation Forces
9. Xenoblade Chronicles X
10. The Legend of Zelda Wii U

Pikmin 4 would slot in at third if we were doing this now.

Mop it upSeptember 10, 2015

Quote from: xcwarrior

Chibi-Robo is on the list, but Monster Hunter didn't make it.

I don't know what to think about this, considering Chibi-Robo likely won't sell more than 20k copies and Monster Hunter will do that in pre-orders... if it is released in the West, which I think it will.

Sales don't really mean anything when it comes to gaming enthusiasts, who are informed and will buy games with low popularity. There are quite a few things like Chibi-Robo, Chrono Trigger, etc. that is popular among enthusiasts, but gets low sales overall. Also, while Monster Hunter has its dedicated fans, very few of them appear to be on this website.

Plus, whichever Monster Hunter game you mean, it hasn't been announced for release outside Japan yet, which I'm sure has an effect on the votes. It's also just a spin-off and not MH5.

OedoSeptember 10, 2015


Gonna go out on a limb here and say I'm the only person who had this game #1 on my list.


1. Bravely Second: End Layer
2. The Legend of Legacy
3. The Legend of Zelda Wii U
4. Xenoblade Chronicles X
5. Fire Emblem Fates
6. Star Fox Zero
7. The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
8. Super Mario Maker
9. Hyrule Warriors Legends
10. Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer


I would probably drop #10 from my list if I was doing it over after going back to New Leaf last month and getting my Animal Crossing fill for the next little while. Final Fantasy Explorers or Yo-kai Watch would go there instead.

ShyGuySeptember 10, 2015

Did I participate in this? I can't remember.

Probably shouldn't. Big Brother World Report will build a profile then the CIA will use it to track me down and silence my insurrection.

KejomoSeptember 10, 2015

No Bloodstained?

InvaderRENSeptember 10, 2015

Needs more Steamworld Heist

Bloodstained got like 2 or 3 votes out of the 40+ submissions we had.


And as long as people enjoy this, the rough plan is do this every few months. Might put the call out for submissions again in late November/early December for a 2016 preview hype list out by the end of the year.

This was the list I sent in:

1. Yoshi's Woolly World (NWR Rank 5)
2. Star Fox Zero (NWR Rank 4)
3. Super Mario Maker (NWR Rank 1)
4. Project Guard (NOT Ranked in Top 25)
5. Hex Heroes (NOT Ranked in Top 25)6. Guitar Hero Live (NOT Ranked in Top 25)7. Metroid Prime: Federation Force (NWR Rank 10)
8. Zelda: Tri Force Heroes (NWR Rank 8 )
9. Rodea the Sky Soldier (NWR Rank 23)
10. Dragon Quest XI (NWR Rank 16)

My personal #1-3 picks seem to be in the group consensus, and definitely jive with the whole Nintendo major title bias. However, my #4-6 picks must've been more unorthodox and none of them made the top 25.

I think the only thing that's happened recently that might change this list is Pokemon Go. I am definitely excited for Pikmin 4 but it's too far in the future for me to actually be hyping myself up for it.

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