Shantae/WMG

Risky Boots is actually Shantae's mother.

Could explain why there's an obvious connection between the two.

• • Genies are Always Female in this 'verse, though, and Risky's not a genie. Since Shantae is half-genie, it would have to be her father who was mortal.

The third Shantae game will have multiple playable characters.

• • Given that Shantae loses several useful powers in the final battle of Risky's Revenge, and given all her talk in the game about teamwork and relying on one's friends, it's possible (likely? I don't know) that the next game will feature the supporting cast in a much more active role. Considering some of the useful abilities they have (Bolo's weaponry, Sky's trained hawk, Mimic's scientific and mechanical knowhow, and... whatever Rotty brings to the table), it would make sense -- in the event that she doesn't regain her transformations -- for Shantae to be able to do more than ask them for advice. Now the question is whether WayForward would rather go the Lost Vikings route or the Castlevania III route on this... Personally, I think they could handle a Teamwork Puzzle Game quite easily.

Rotty Tops and her brothers will have heel face turns in the third game.

Given that they were all fairly upset about being betrayed by Risky Boots, and Rotty Tops in particular, it seems likely. In particular, as above, Rotty would likely be a main character, and her brothers would likely be support.

Risky Boots and the Tinkerbats set up a blockade on the nearest source of coffee.

It would certainly explain why there's exactly one source of coffee beans in the entirety of Risky's Revenge, and it's a long-abandoned storage area. The purpose is, naturally, to more easily manipulate the intelligent zombies, seeing as coffee is the only thing keeping them that way.

The third game will revolve at least partially around Shantae's quest to find out more about her past.

Fairly straightforward, given the ending of Risky's Revenge.