Topic: Reggie dropping a bomb at VGX Awards, what could it be?

[BlackNMild2k1]

It's probably Zelda because they have to figure out how to rile up the base somehow.
The core user group and general fan base of Nintendo are all in a waiting pattern right now. Wake us up. Get us exited about something. I'm sure it's not too late to make this not look like a total massacre.

[Shaymin]

Everyone just relax, keep calm, and root for one of these to hit VGX:

Source: howstuffworks.com

[UncleBob]

What I'm wondering is... why hasn't Reggie stopped by here to run his presentation by us?

[Mannypon]

I just thought of the most epic trailer they could show for Zelda.  This may be a bit offputting for some Zelda fans because its a complete departure from what we typically know from the series. 

Imagine if Nintendo, UbiSoft and Woodkid teamed up to create a Zelda trailer similar to Assassin's Creed Revelations E3 trailer.

 
 Imagine the trailer showing Link being captured by Ganon and being brought up to hanged in front of Hyrule Castle.  Sheik can be seeing walking amonst the crowd incognito.  Right before Ganon has Link ready to take the plunge, Sheik pulls off her cloak to unveil a bow where she proceeds to shoot the rope attached to Link and quickly throws Link a sword.  The trailer ends with Link and Ganon clashing swords all the while Woodkid's Iron is playing throughout the trailer. 

Here's Revelation's trailer for reference for those that haven't seen it. (my fav trailer of all time)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMsbMK9Odoc

Here's the original video for Woodkid's song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSkb0kDacjs

[Luigi Dude]

Well showing the new Wii U Zelda would be a huge move at the VGX, this is Nintendo we're talking about.  This is still the kind of game they'll probably wait until E3 to show.  They had no problem showing footage for X and Yoshi last January, but still waited until E3 to show Mario 3D World or Mario Kart 8.  They love to hold off until E3 to reveal their big games for the first time.

It would be nice if they'd finally break this stupid rule but this is what they've done for a long time now.  This is why I'd still keep my expectations for Smash Bros or Bayonetta 2 since both have already been revealed and appeal the most to Spikes audience.

[Mannypon]

The only problem I see with Beyonetta 2 is that we've seen full on video of practically a complete stage.  What more can we see for that game.  X would be the most logical in my eyes given that it has yet to get a proper reveal.  From what we have seen, the game looks ready for a full on blow out trailer.  A nice cinematic trailer showcasing the name, characters, theme, and release date is perfect for this show. 

[ShyGuy]

Cranky Kong reveal Trailer ...and Shenmue 3 Wii U Exclusive.

[Mannypon]

If we're getting Shenmue 3 then you have to have Skies of Arcadia in there too.  Its criminal that we haven't had a sequel for that yet. 
 
This just got me thinking, since Nintendo put money out to get Beyonetta 2 developed, I wish they would go out and fund sequals for other forgotten cult classics.  Secretly I just really want another mainline Suikoden on a home console.  Come on Nintendo, throw Konami a little cash and make this happen. 

[Khushrenada]

Wii U's secret weapon. Sequels to cult classics.

Pikmin 3
Bayonetta 2
Shenmue 3
Beyond Good and Evil 2
Eternal Darkness 2
Star Tropics 3
Skies of Arcadia 2
Phantasy Star 5
Mother 4
Too Human 2

Wii U is going to be the hardcore of hardcore!

[Mannypon]

I don't know about pikmin on that list lol but can you imagine how butthurt gamers will be if Nintendo would to take this approach lol.  People flipped their lids when Beyonetta 2 was announced as an exclusive lol. 

[Spak-Spang]

Wii U's secret weapon. Sequels to cult classics.

Pikmin 3
Bayonetta 2
Shenmue 3
Beyond Good and Evil 2
Eternal Darkness 2
Star Tropics 3
Skies of Arcadia 2
Phantasy Star 5
Mother 4
Too Human 2

Wii U is going to be the hardcore of hardcore!

You know what, if Nintendo did this I could it them being very successful.  But lets take Too Human 2 off the list and get another Jet Grind Radio.  Wii Mote + Spray Can action for the win. 

Also don't forget

Battalion Wars 3,
Chibi Robot Wii U Control  (with real robot toy)
Pokemon Snap U
Mario Paints U

[Mannypon]

Mario Paint lol, damn, that's taking me back a ways lol.  That game was magical for me lol.  Since I didn't have a computer at the time of that release, Mario Paint was just something else for me.  I still remember me and my friend making animated pornos to the backdrop of some shoddy music we made lol.  Oh, and who can forget the fly swatting game.  Nintendo is pure gold lol. 
 
EDIT:  See, now you made me go look it up on youtube to kickstart the nostalgia lol.  Just listen to that music man.  Its like I'm a child again lol.  Looking back, I'm getting some deep Earthbound vibes from the majority of the menu music and sound affects. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyDRT4vjr_E

[alegoicoe]

gta 5 with exclusive dlc

[Mannypon]

gta 5 with exclusive dlc

And by dlc you mean Mario, Luigi, and Peach outfits for your 3 main characters lol.  You know Trevor will rock that Peach outfit and still look demented lol. 

[alegoicoe]

nba street style

[UncleBob]

Everyone getting hyped up out this, prepare to be let down.

Everyone blowing this off, prepare for the second coming.

[MagicCow64]

I would be pretty shocked if this was a new game reveal. I mean, what could that even be? Retro hasn't had time to prepare a press-worthy post-DK project; 3D World and Wii Fit U just came out; Pikmin 3 team can't be ready for a new game tease; Mario Kart, Bayonetta 2, Yarn Yoshi, 3DS Kirby, X, and Smash Bros. are relatively known unknowns; perpetually upcoming Zelda is an acknowledged constant. My bet is new Smash footage with a somewhat surprising character reveal.

[broodwars]

The fact that Reggie has been referring to this reveal as a "fresh look" (or some similar vernacular) makes me think they're just going to show off Cranky Kong in Donkey Kong Country: Banana Slamma and probably Bayonetta 2.  Smash Bros. is still too far off, and there really aren't any new characters they could reveal that would make a major impression against so many actual game reveals at the event.  I just don't see Zelda or X making an appearance at this event, nor SMT x Fire Emblem.  Two of those are too early in development, console Zeldas practically live off their E3 reveals, and I just don't see Nintendo having enough confidence in X to release a substantial trailer for it at this event.

We won't see a new Nintendo game reveal at this show, not when Nintendo can't control every aspect of the unveiling and the messaging.

Ultimately, whatever Nintendo shows can only underwhelm people.  This isn't the kind of event where Nintendo would drop a megaton.  For that, we'll probably have to wait for the Q1 2014 Nintendo Directs and E3 itself.

[MagicCow64]

Man, a Cranky Kong reveal trailer would be pretty embarrassing as a tentpole of the presentation. Especially given that leaked box art that basically already confirmed it. But then again, they were super coy about Tropical Freeze in the first place, leading to lots of curdled plasma in the fanbase.

[Stratos]

Wii U's secret weapon. Sequels to cult classics.

Pikmin 3
Bayonetta 2
Shenmue 3
Beyond Good and Evil 2
Eternal Darkness 2
Star Tropics 3
Skies of Arcadia 2
Phantasy Star 5
Mother 4
Too Human 2

Wii U is going to be the hardcore of hardcore!

You know what, if Nintendo did this I could it them being very successful.  But lets take Too Human 2 off the list and get another Jet Grind Radio.  Wii Mote + Spray Can action for the win. 

Also don't forget

Battalion Wars 3,
Chibi Robot Wii U Control  (with real robot toy)
Pokemon Snap U
Mario Paints U

I would be super satisfied with a release lineup like this over the next year or two. BG&E 2 and Skies of Arcadia 2 especially.

[Ian Sane]

As broodwars pointed out, Reggie's wording suggests that it is nothing new so I expect a new trailer for a product we already know about.

If it is DKC, man, Nintendo really sucks at PR.  That game is already associated with an underwhelming announcement.  Does Reggie realize that all the secretive hype about Retro's new game created massive backlash when the game turned out to be the most conventional thing it could be, something so predictable that no one would ever guess it as the payoff for how Nintendo built it up?  DKC is not what anyone tuning into VGX just to hear this announcement is going to want to see.  If anything it would be the same audience that was disappointed in the game's reveal getting "tricked" by Reggie's misplaced hype again.

[nickmitch]

A new Power Stone would be pretty sweet.

[Bizzy_Fatso]

http://mynintendonews.com/2013/12/06/game-informer-clarifies-that-nintendo-will-show-a-previously-announced-game-at-vgx/

Oh Nintendo - you're so good at building up excitement and then letting everyone down!  lol

[Shaymin]

So all that does is let the "New Metroid/F-Zero/dudebro shooter" crowd down gently. A previously announced game covers everything from the physical version of Wii Fit U to X and Zelda.

[nickmitch]

It'll probably be DK, but I hope it won't be since Reggie really needs to show something that wil relate to that crowd.