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E3 2018 Nintendo Switch Predictions: Animal Crossing Switch, Bayonetta 3, N64 Classic, And More



E3 2018 is nearly upon us, and anticipation for this year's gaming extravaganza continues to grow with each passing day. Many developers and publishers have already given fans a peek into their plans for the big showcase in the weeks leading up to it, but there is still much we don't know about this year's event. That holds especially true for Nintendo, which has been characteristically quiet about its E3 lineup.

While the company has already confirmed that it will feature the Switch installment of Super Smash Bros. prominently during its E3 presentation and on the expo showfloor, it hasn't revealed any other titles that it will show off. We know for sure that Splatoon 2 will have a presence at E3 during Nintendo's esports competition, and we'll likely see more of some of the games Nintendo announced at last year's expo, such as Metroid Prime 4, Yoshi for Switch, and the highly anticipated Pokemon Switch RPG.

That, however, is all conjecture at this point. Judging by past years, Nintendo will likely have a ton of surprises in store for this year's E3, though just what those could be is anyone's guess. Will this be the year the company finally announces Animal Crossing for Switch? Will any other high-profile Wii U games make the switch to the newer hybrid console? Or will we see another dormant Nintendo franchise make an unexpected return?

Ahead of the expo, we've put together some of our biggest predictions for Nintendo's E3 2018 showcase. We'll find out whether any of our theories come true when Nintendo broadcasts its E3 presentation on June 12, but in the meantime, read on to see what the GameSpot staff think the company will reveal at this year's show. You can also read our biggest predictions for both Sony and Microsoft's E3 conferences.

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