Xbox & Nintendo Reveals We Hope to See in 2024
On this week’s episode of Next-Gen Console Watch, Daemon Hatfield is joined by Ryan McCaffrey from IGN’s Xbox podcast, Podcast Unlocked, and Seth Macy from IGN’s Nintendo podcast, Nintendo Voice Chat. The team discusses the reveals they hope to see from Xbox and Nintendo in 2024. Let’s dive into their exciting predictions!
Xbox Reveals
Gears of War 6: Ryan hopes to see the official announcement and an impressive Unreal Engine 5 powered look at the new Gears of War game in 2024. With the last installment released in 2019, fans are eager for a resolution to the significant story moments.
Next Game from id Software: The leaked roadmap from Microsoft’s lawyers in the FTC case hinted at a game titled Doom Year Zero, possibly a prequel to Doom 2016. Ryan anticipates the announcement of this highly anticipated game in 2024.
Indiana Jones: After years of silence, Ryan and Seth both hope to see a full reveal and gameplay of the long-awaited Indiana Jones game this year. Will it be a first-person, third-person, or a mix of both, is the question on everyone’s mind.
New Xbox Hardware: Rumors suggest refreshes of the Series S and Series X, with the latter adopting a bold move of becoming a digital-only console with two terabytes of built-in internal storage for the same price. While the design has received mixed reviews, it’s an exciting development for Xbox enthusiasts.
Nintendo Reveals
Switch 2: Seth predicts a more powerful, closer to a Steam Deck, successor to the Nintendo Switch. A fall release is anticipated, aligning with Nintendo’s traditional holiday push.
Launch Game for Switch 2: Seth and Ryan are both hoping for a new 3D Mario game as a launch title for the Switch 2. The last 3D Mario game, Super Mario Odyssey, was released in 2017, making it prime time for a new installment.
Metroid Prime 4: While Seth believes this highly anticipated game may not be coming to the current Switch, the likelihood of it being a launch title for the Switch 2 is high, satisfying the core gamers and mainstream audiences alike.
Wind Waker HD on Switch: Seth expresses the desire to see Wind Waker HD, a beloved Zelda game, made available on the Nintendo Switch, completing the lineup of mainline Zelda games on the platform.
Voice Your Opinions
Viewers are encouraged to vote on their most anticipated reveals at IGN.com and stay tuned for the results in the next episode.
Conclusion
As the team signs off, they express their excitement for the year ahead, anticipating the thrilling releases and announcements from Xbox and Nintendo. With much to look forward to, they look forward to sharing more updates in the upcoming episodes!
What a time to be alive!
