Physical release of Shovel Knight likely after everything's finished according to their Twitter account. The team also confirmed on Twitter that there's no cross-buy or upgrade available on Switch if you own the Wii U or 3DS version. Don't know why they only support cross-buy on Playstation platforms.
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FAST RMX / Shovel Knight for Switch launch, no VC at release
- Thread starter Shard
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Yeah, regardless of Switch policies crossbuy is fully supported on 3DS/Wii U but most developers don't bother. It's kind of a piss take tbh.
Agreed when it comes to Wii U/3DS crossbuy but do we know if Switch crossbuy with either of those systems is possible?
gate stormer
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Hell yeah! Awesome 2D platformer for launch along with Zelda and Bomberman. Busy for a looooong time with those 3.
Nothing has been said either way but considering 3DS/Wii U games are recorded on your Nintendo Account I don't why not. Hell 3DS didn't even have NNID and they still managed it!
casey_contra
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Yeah, I mean the money on your 3DS/Wii U transfers, so in theory I'm sure purchases could.
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Deleted member 465307
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It's been a while since I learned this, so I could be wrong...but I'm pretty sure the amiibo on Wii U and 3DS also stored a custom Shovel Knight that gained abilities over time (through a progression system of some kind). I really don't remember the details and how it differed from a regulat Shovel Knight, but I believe it offered functionality that was separate from the co-op mode.
Now, will this remain an amiibo exclusive? I don't know. Will the amiibo get new functionality? I don't know that either.
Good point. I wouldn't be surprised if they were delayed, since the developers were recently talking about trying to add co-op modes to all the games. If it's not releasing on launch day, I don't think it'll slip out of March.
Apparition
Member
Too bad about the VC but if they keep adding more games to launch, I won't be complaining. I wonder if those indies will make it to launch in Japan.
At least we know Snipperclips will launch in Japan for ¥1800
Will probably launch in other countries as well.
At least we know Snipperclips will launch in Japan for ¥1800
Will probably launch in other countries as well.Jonneh3003
Banned
Snipperclips is 19.99 and a launch title according o NintenDaan's Twitter, this might be worthy of a new thread.Too bad about the VC but if they keep adding more games to launch, I won't be complaining. I wonder if those indies will make it to launch in Japan.
At least we know Snipperclips will launch in Japan for ¥1800
Snipperclips at launch in EU 19.99€, physical edition with 2 joycon and a download code available? from twitter, will update.
edit: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1347148
edit: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1347148
UK Nindies Stream on Tuesday is 5:30pm, not sure if that's been posted before? 30 mins after US stream. Guessing that means we have different games to the US then...inb4 massive disappointment -
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/201...ready-for-Nintendo-Switch-launch-1198489.html
https://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/201...ready-for-Nintendo-Switch-launch-1198489.html
Jonneh3003
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Can't we change eShop regions fairly easily now though?
I think that exactly how this works, and the implications thereof are still tbd.
SinCityAssassin
Member
it's as easy as going through a drop down menu on your Nintendo Account.
Tertullian
Member
The full Shovel Knight for $25 on Switch seems like a pretty bad deal when you can get it on sale for $10 on a variety of platforms right now.
Now Fast RMX: that seems way better than the Wii U version. I'm honestly a little salty that they're not gonna go back to the Wii U version and at least patch in the rebalancing, better AI, and toned-down rubberbanding.
Now Fast RMX: that seems way better than the Wii U version. I'm honestly a little salty that they're not gonna go back to the Wii U version and at least patch in the rebalancing, better AI, and toned-down rubberbanding.
Hopefully there's a launch discount because I'd feel like an idiot buying it at launch when it's on sale for $10 even on Wii U
JoshuaJSlone
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Maybe as high as the chances of being more than a few feet away from the Wii U.
TDLink
Member
There's a lot more content in the game than when it first launched. I don't have a problem "paying for it again" considering that. Additionally, Specter of Torment is Switch exclusive for like a month so anyone who buys it for $10 on another platform will have to wait until April while people who buy it for $25 on Switch will be able to play it right away.
ShogunDarius
Member
price announced?
moltonasty
Member
It is.
I've bought one of the few crossbuy Nintendo games (Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars) and all it does is generate out a download code on your receipt for you to put into the other system you didn't buy the game on.
It doesn't actually tell the other system you bought the game in any capacity.
Yeah - I've seen multiple reports now, so that's great. All I need now is the price for I am Setsuna. That's the only remaining 'maybe' for me.
Unless something else interesting is announced on Tuesday.
For what? Shovel knight? 9.99 for base and 24.99 for all in one game. Fast rmx? No price yet
They've said in the past 'cheaper than the AC adapter', so so with that what you will.
Fast rmx? I guess it's either 19.99 or 24.99. I just hope it's 19.99
Yeah me too. Either way, it's a no-brainer for me. Skipped it on Wii U, and it looks amazing on Switch.
My lineup is now:
BoTW (Obv)
Snipperclips
Fast RMX
Shovel Knight
I am Setsuna (depending on price)
If anything else is announced, I may juggle that list. SK is a double-dip as I already have it on the 3DS, so although painful that may be the first casualty.
Sweet I'll likely get Fast at launch to go alongside Zelda. Good for them to get it out launch day, where it has a better chance of being recognized and before everyone goes to Mario Kart.
Bummer about VC but I'm holding out hope that it'll have the same discount program as Wii to Wii U, except this time with the excuse that they've added online features (borders and trophies would be nice too, just sayin).
VC isn't essential Day 1 but it better be soon, once the droughts start getting severe it'd be nice to have that to fall back on.
Bummer about VC but I'm holding out hope that it'll have the same discount program as Wii to Wii U, except this time with the excuse that they've added online features (borders and trophies would be nice too, just sayin).
VC isn't essential Day 1 but it better be soon, once the droughts start getting severe it'd be nice to have that to fall back on.
sir_bumble_bee
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Fast RMX price confirmed in new Nintendo Life article
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...s_and_performance_of_switchs_futuristic_racer
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...s_and_performance_of_switchs_futuristic_racer
Yup this is good.
There's other games that do it the other way. There was a bit of a stink about it because if you buy crossbuy games on the Wii U every linked NNID gets the 3Ds version for free.
Dragonslayer_023
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I love how suddenly no one cares about VC and everyone is stoked about Shovel Knight, a game they could play on any other platform. People are bending over so far backwards to justify their purchase.
Well, it's the first platform to get the Specter of Torment content (other platforms have been mentioned for April in their latest update). That in itself is pretty exciting.
sir_bumble_bee
Member
Fast RMX would be an easy purchase for me if I had not already bought and played the Wii U game. I may pick it up eventually but not Day 1.
Now Shovel Knight... that's a game I've been waiting to dive into for quite a while now, so that's an easy pick up for me.
Now Shovel Knight... that's a game I've been waiting to dive into for quite a while now, so that's an easy pick up for me.
I'd take exciting and (relatively) new indie games over NES/SNES re-releases any day. Wii U and 3DS VC was a joke. If Nintendo is taking their time to do VC right and in the meantime supporting indie developers, then they can take all the time they need imo.
I also sold my psvita, and dont want to play shovel knight on a screen as small as the 3ds. So I'm excited to be able to do one of the 9 playthroughs necessary to get all the feats when on the go.
Nice!
you can play VC games on any other platform too, what's your point?
Xdrive05
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$20 US? I'm fucking there minute 1.
Actually a decent piece of software to "show off what the Switch can do," so to speak.
Zelda will be the awesome AAA game running on Switch, but technically it will leave a sour taste in the mouths of folks used to PS4bone games. RMX will at least show similarly competent performance while docked, and then wow in handheld mode.
Actually a decent piece of software to "show off what the Switch can do," so to speak.
Zelda will be the awesome AAA game running on Switch, but technically it will leave a sour taste in the mouths of folks used to PS4bone games. RMX will at least show similarly competent performance while docked, and then wow in handheld mode.
ToysAndMoreClub
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How much is Fast RMX? My job's pop up blocking won't allow me to load the site.
But glad that we are getting more games at launch announced, especially one week away. Snipperclips/Snake Pass/ Shovel Knight ($10 version) will retail together the same as 1-2-Switch, so I might decide on one over the other come Friday.
But glad that we are getting more games at launch announced, especially one week away. Snipperclips/Snake Pass/ Shovel Knight ($10 version) will retail together the same as 1-2-Switch, so I might decide on one over the other come Friday.
The perfect Dark
Banned
Can you already buy these games online with you nintendo account? Or do I have to wait until march 3rd?
As opposed to VC, which we could also play on any other platform?