Naked Snake
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Indie don't count.
I don't think the hype is because it's the first "current gen" game to be ported, I think it's because it's motherf'ing DOOM and GOTY 2016.
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DOOM (Holiday 2017) and Wolfenstein II (2018) Announced for Nintendo Switch
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Indie don't count.
I don't think the hype is because it's the first "current gen" game to be ported, I think it's because it's motherf'ing DOOM and GOTY 2016.
Huge Succeeded
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I'mma PM you the whole rundown when I get home
ThisIsMyDogKyle
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This is true, especially considering how on average a single layer of nachos can only be considered around 8 FPS, 10 max, meaning triple layer nachos would be a fluctuating 24-30 or so.
jamonbread
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The X1 used in the Switch is technically capable of 4K HDR, but Nintendo have limited the output to 1080p. It would be nice if they could implement support for 4k video if it was possible with the Switch's current hardware configuration.
The Switch itself is capable of outputting 4K/60Hz with 10 bit colour through the USB-C port, but the HDMI converter used in the dock is limited to 1080p (it can, and does, output 10 bit colour, but it doesn't seem capable of outputting the HDR10 standard).
ThoseDeafMutes
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Is it capable of that? Or is that only Thunderbolt 3?
UnemployedVillain
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The Tegra X1 is capable
Smurfman256
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That's a mega bummer. Seeing games like Breath of the Wild or Mario Kart 8 with deep, rich colours and proper contrast would give my 4K HDR TV more use. As it currently stands, the only things I can really use with it are a few YT videos, an HDR stream of Labyrinth, Hitman (which is buggy AF), and RE7.
Game devs, MAKE MORE GAMES HDR COMPATIBLE!
ThoseDeafMutes
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No I mean does the Switch USB-C port actually have the bandwidth for that? It's not important if the SoC is capable if the ports it's attached to aren't. My understanding is it's a regular USB-C port and therefore not capable. Is this wrong?
jamonbread
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This tear down of the dock on TweakTown found the Switch's dock uses the megachips STDP2550, which according to the specs supports both 1080p 60Hz, a max resolution of 4K 30Hz and also has 3D support.
https://www.tweaktown.com/news/56650/switch-dock-uses-mobility-displayport-hdmi-converter/index.html
plagiarize
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60 fps vs 30 fps is a pretty major deal when it comes to this post. It's the difference between definitely and maybe for me. For others it's buy vs no buy.
Standard USB-C with DisplayPort alt-mode can handle this without any need for Thunderbolt. In Switch's particular case, we know this from iFixit's teardown:
Strictly speaking it can't output to the HDR10 spec (it was only added to DisplayPort in 1.4), but it can output 10-bit colour in the P3 colour space, so it would have been relatively simple for a DisplayPort-HDMI converter in the dock to tag this with the appropriate metadata to send out a 4K HDR10 signal over HDMI 2.0.
The specifications of that chipset vary a bit (in some parts it says 1080p is the max resolution, in others it mentions 4K/30fps), but in any case it is neither capable of the HDR10 standard, nor HDCP2.2, which would be necessary for 4K video from the likes on Netflix.
His eyes give away that it's actually positive (as they are wide open and show signs of surprise like "i didn't expect this"). If it were a "meh" face (or more negative) his eyes would be more closed. This is definitely him responding to someone asking him how it is, and his response is clearly "it's actually not bad" or something along those lines. But definitely exceeding his expectations.
AndrewDean84xX
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What does this X1 talk have to do with loaded baked potatoes? I like mine with extra bacon, cause I'm an American.
Smurfman256
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Because some people were especially hungry.
I'm a simple man; I like mine with a pat of salted butter, soaked in to completely assimilate with the potato, topped with sharp cheddar and ground beef - bacon is too salty.
Then you're eating a Shepard pie. Bacon keeps it authentic.
Gotdatmoney
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When do the impressions come out
The Hermit
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Tomorrow
Okami Haundo
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I really can't wait to see these impressions! Curious to see whether or not they added in motion controls, even if they could just be used for small adjustments. Splatoon 2 has spoiled me.
From what we know of Bethesda's game design and their tendencies when porting games, can anyone speculate as to how they will try to reduce the resource demands of this game? Some of the big things I suspect they'll do is, cut each level into smaller parts to reduce the memory requirements, reducing texture quality and resolution are a given. I can live with these modifications. What I hope they won't do is reduce number of enemies on screen or enemies per battle, that, I feel would fundamentally change the experience of the game.
Nostremitus
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This is being ported by ID, right?
TheMoon
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We know nothing about the port other than it exists and that we'll learn more this week, presumably tomorrow.
Skittzo0413
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That new Wolfenstein II trailer just sold me on that. Curious to see how the Switch version will hold up.
Dammit Bethesda, stop taking all of my money.
Dammit Bethesda, stop taking all of my money.
TheMoon
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It's funny how Bethesda as a publisher is stepping up. They're getting all my money.
Dishonored 2 + Death of the Outsider, Prey, DOOM, Skyrim SE Switch, Wolfenstein ... now if only they'd let Obsidian make Fallout again everything would be swell XD
They've come a long way since Hunted: The Demon Forge and Brink being their big non-TES/Fallout releases.
Jaded Alyx
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Have they played DOOM before?
Dark Cloud
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Tomorrow's the big day.
Yes.
If every Switch owner come November bought Skyrim it'll be on par with the 360 version. SE did much better than expected but it's not an unreachable 5m+ seller or something.
Skittzo0413
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I've always been a big fan of Bethesda, growing up near their office and absolutely adoring Morrowind. But yeah, their publisher days are looking to reach another level, especially now that they're embracing Nintendo as a partner.
I foresee good things for them and this partnership.
So you're saying it's a buttery smooth
baked potato?
Naked Snake
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High res box art:
I just wanna quote this to reiterate how nice this boxart is! Man going physical with Switch games is so good.
Dark Cloud
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I can't buy any of Bethesda's games. I wish I could, but money becomes a problem lol. I'll have to buy Skyrim next year on discount.
Naked Snake
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Switch logo in the corner is too big.
Skittzo0413
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Case edges will cover up the top portion of it, no worries.
Naked Snake
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mattwhite924
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High res box art:
I'm so glad they're going with that box art. It should have been the box art for all versions.
TheMoon
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That was the reversible cover art for the original releases, right? Or was that a downloadable print-it-yourself thing?
PS4 version has this as reversible cover, yes.
Did you ever see an USK logo? It will reach into Doomguys' foot.
Mbolibombo
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Anyone knows when the embargo drops tomorrow? at what time?
Smurfman256
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Assume 12pm PST (like, 80% of those gaemz juhnulists are all based in either L.A., San Francisco, or Seattle).
normalmode
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*waves from GameSpot S.F.*
Thanks for the laughs, guys.
Nick's also an excellent dancer: https://youtu.be/PMsJ7CZ7ezY?t=2h3m30s (2:03:30)
Thanks for the laughs, guys.
Nick's also an excellent dancer: https://youtu.be/PMsJ7CZ7ezY?t=2h3m30s (2:03:30)
Jaded Alyx
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