The price hasn't even dropped on the other consoles. Why would this be cheaper when it's still $60 everywhere else, including PC.
Not sure if you are serious. It's $30 even on digital storefronts, at retail it's obviously even less.
The price hasn't even dropped on the other consoles. Why would this be cheaper when it's still $60 everywhere else, including PC.
The price hasn't even dropped on the other consoles. Why would this be cheaper when it's still $60 everywhere else, including PC.
I think I remember it launched at discounted prices interestingly. I think I got it for $35 or $45 don't remember but it was cheaper at launch in retail.
Not sure if you are serious. It's $30 even on digital storefronts, at retail it's obviously even less.
But what is the Icon gonna look like?
FIFA is an odd one. It's missing features, but I'm still kind of surprised at its lackluster performance. I didn't expect massive numbers, but I did expect a bit better than how it appears to be performing.
I do think DOOM and Skyrim will be much better matches for the system, but yeah, it'll be interesting to see. I honestly don't expect huge UK numbers for these games, but I think they'll do quite well in NA.
Why can't this have gyro aiming....
There should be a standard toolset on dev kit.
The price hasn't even dropped on the other consoles. Why would this be cheaper when it's still $60 everywhere else, including PC.
I think Skyrim will do well. I don't think Doom is going to do much.
Why can't this have gyro aiming....
There should be a standard toolset on dev kit.
I think FIFA is a good case, because it's a version that is not like the others and had very little marketing compared to the ACTUAL FIFA 18. Let's just be clear, the NS version is NOT FIFA 18. It's something else, and I think that the NS audience has no need for offshoots of games when the original and full versions of other games are out there. Why settle for less when they could get the full game at the same price? EA thinking they were going to get away with a lesser version of FIFA isn't gonna work.
Skyrim isn't even going to do well either. Mainstream Nintendo consumer isn't going to give a shit about it.
I remember when Fifa was announced with Ultimate team included, and all the people saying it would sell like crazy....
We'll see. It didn't work for FIFA, but maybe the Switch audience matches up better with Skyrim and Doom.
Why can't this have gyro aiming....
There should be a standard toolset on dev kit.
Skyrim isn't even going to do well either. Mainstream Nintendo consumer isn't going to give a shit about it.
I'm looking forward to finding out though.
To be clear though, while I'm negative, I hope I'm completely wrong, as I'd like to get more support from publishers willing to bring their games over but I just can't see what others are seeing.
I remember when Fifa was announced with Ultimate team included, and all the people saying it would sell like crazy....
That could be the case, but then you could say Doom is a year and a half old game that runs at 30 fps instead of 60. So is it an offshoot or a full version? It's an interesting question. Is FIFA less legitimate being same day and date as the other versions but missing some stuff, or is Doom, a very late port with reduced framerate and resolution? Be interesting to see how it plays out sales wise. For me 60 is too steep for a port this late running much less well, but then portability isn't really a big deal for me. I got my Switch for the Nintendo games.
Uhh, this is Skyrim we're talking about. That game is not niche.Skyrim isnt even going to do well either. Mainstream Nintendo consumer isnt going to give a shit about it.
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I mean, the majority of people who bought a Switch did it for Zelda BotW, a game that was compared more to Skyrim than even to other Zelda games. If people were drawn to the console because of an open world adventure/RPG than they will be more inclined to purchase other open world adventure/RPGs.
Uhh, this is Skyrim we're talking about. Shit is not niche.
And the Switch's most successful game up to this point is Zelda. I don't even begin to understand why you think the Switch audience would reject Skyrim. The 'Nintendo mainstream audience's stuff sounds like you time warped back to 2008 before making that post, jeez.
Skyrim isn't even going to do well either. Mainstream Nintendo consumer isn't going to give a shit about it.
I hope Im completely off the mark. Im so happy that a Nintendo console is getting these types of games. I just get pessimistic when I see the performance of multi-platform games so far.
Either way Im really praying that we get a demo on the eShop. As someone all digital I dont feel comfortable taking a chance on this until Ive tried it.
It was also one of the first games shown off for the system a year ago... Skyrim basically has the full backing of Nintendo's marketing force and is one of the most successful and mainstream games of the past decade. I really don't see it struggling to sell well.
Regarding the bolded, what examples do we have to go on there? Basically just FIFA at this point, right?
And I very much doubt we'll get a demo. Was there ever a Skyrim/Skyrim SE demo for other consoles? I bought it on PC at launch so I definitely wouldn't have seen one.
Fifa is not niche either. I'd say the same thing about Call of Duty on the Switch too in terms of low sales.
If my Nintendo mainstream comment offended, then that wasn't my intention so I apologise.
Yeah just Fifa (shouldnt have made it plural). Im bitter about it, as I really want support to last on here. I have an affection towards Nintendo and would love them to be back on top.
When I mentioned demo I was talking about Doom, we had a demo on consoles, and the hands on with Switch that appeared after the embargo was the demo level so Id hope we get that on eShop.
Naaah, I noticed that my comment came off wrong after I posted it so I edited. I didn't mean to appear offended or bothered. I can't explain FIFA but I do expect big things from Skyrim, that's allI hope Im completely off the mark. Im so happy that a Nintendo console is getting these types of games. I just get pessimistic when I see the performance of multi-platform games so far.
Either way Im really praying that we get a demo on the eShop. As someone all digital I dont feel comfortable taking a chance on this until Ive tried it.
Fifa is not niche either. Id say the same thing about Call of Duty on the Switch too in terms of low sales.
If my Nintendo mainstream comment offended, then that wasnt my intention so I apologise.
Yeah just Fifa (shouldnt have made it plural). Im bitter about it, as I really want support to last on here. I have an affection towards Nintendo and would love them to be back on top.
When I mentioned demo I was talking about Doom, we had a demo on consoles, and the hands on with Switch that appeared after the embargo was the demo level so Id hope we get that on eShop.
Ah gotcha, yeah if there were demos for other consoles it would be very nice to see one here. Parity should be the goal in everything for Nintendo.
As for FIFA I really don't think this one performance will make EA shy away from releasing future installments, at least as long as the Switch keeps selling well. If the install base is at 20 million next year then they really can't afford to actually ignore it.
Skyrim isnt even going to do well either. Mainstream Nintendo consumer isnt going to give a shit about it.
Im looking forward to finding out though.
To be clear though, while Im negative, I hope Im completely wrong, as Id like to get more support from publishers willing to bring their games over but I just cant see what others are seeing.
I remember when Fifa was announced with Ultimate team included, and all the people saying it would sell like crazy....
We'll see. It didn't work for FIFA, but maybe the Switch audience matches up better with Skyrim and Doom.
Little Monser;252196781 said:Nintendo Stans drowning in games right now
I don't know if the FIFA story is wrriten in stone yet...
that being said, I'm pretty hesitant on DOOM and Skyrim.
Was disappointed to watch the interview and see that the game is at 30FPS.
I'd expect more from a fast moving action game like this. I'd rather have less visual effects.
Guess I'll probably get this on PS4 whenever I come around to playing it.
Box art is sick though.
The multiplayer situation will be interesting. Will it have voice chat? Will it use Nintendo's app? Will headphone mics work natively?
It's $25 for PS4 on Amazon right now.
Yep. Love it, but its also stressful.
Why?
Yep. Love it, but its also stressful.
...why not?
Is there a precedent for doom and skyrim games selling for them? Are pre-orders lighting up? I don't see why I'd be confident it'd do well. It might though.
...why not?
Is there a precedent for doom and skyrim games selling for them? Are pre-orders lighting up? I don't see why I'd be confident it'd do well. It might though.
...why not?
Is there a precedent for doom and skyrim games selling for them? Are pre-orders lighting up? I don't see why I'd be confident it'd do well. It might though.
Even if FIFA 18 Switch didn't have features missing, it's still a different game to FIFA 18 PC.PS4/XBO. A good game, but not as good as the other versions in my opinion.
Goodbye.Another port at full retail price? Bye.
I actually went to amazon after I posted to check out the ranking lol.Only thing I have to go on is Amazon Best Sellers, DOOM is now in the top 100 and saw a 621% increase in sales in the last 24 hours with the release date announcement. Skyrim has been in and out of the top 100 for the past couple months. Not sure how much that really ends up correlating with total sales though.
I thought you were talking about hesitant to buy either game.
I can't speak for Skyrim since it looks really boring but Doom is an arcadey style shooter. I think Nintendo fans will respond to that more than realistic sports games.
why are we still describing Switch owners as this strange entity built up entirely of 'Nintendo fans'
Because I think a large majority of Switch owners are Nintendo fans.
hahahaha
let me rephrase that, I guess.
Why is it assumed that Switch owners are totally separate from other gaming demographics? People talk about the Switch and its users like it's the goddamn Wii and it's been bugging me.