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Polygon: Nintendo Switch will launch with fewer games than the Wii, Wii U or 3DS
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It is quite astounding and disappointing how barren Switch's lineup appears. We've thought for a while Nintendo's internal teams have been moving over to switch - explaining the non-existent WiiU lineup this past year and the lighter, cheaper experiences on 3DS.
Miyamoto mentioned Pikmin 4 was almost complete in E3 2015! yet no sight nor sound of this game for switch... Retro's last project was Donkey Kong TF in 2014 yet not even a teaser for their next game (afaik they've not even been credited in other titles since then, so I don't know what they've been doing?)
There are reliable rumors around for more games; pokemon, monster hunter & Smash ports for this year but they must be holding back? This was Nintendo's big sales pitch for Switch; people have decided to buy or hold based on what was shown and it was bad IMO - they shouldn't have held back.
Miyamoto mentioned Pikmin 4 was almost complete in E3 2015! yet no sight nor sound of this game for switch... Retro's last project was Donkey Kong TF in 2014 yet not even a teaser for their next game (afaik they've not even been credited in other titles since then, so I don't know what they've been doing?)
There are reliable rumors around for more games; pokemon, monster hunter & Smash ports for this year but they must be holding back? This was Nintendo's big sales pitch for Switch; people have decided to buy or hold based on what was shown and it was bad IMO - they shouldn't have held back.
Something like MK8 Deluxe or Mario Sports Superstar (should be ported regardless) should at be Switch's launch. Bad decision making/planning.
Kenzodielocke
Banned
We need to stop believing in leakers.
BGE Odyssey, turns out its the name for Mario.
Xenoblade? Turns out its XBC2?
Maybe the sources were half right and we ain't getting a lot of ports and thats just simply it. Sad!
I feel like they are releasing this console because of Zelda. Almost no Wii u games last year and then this launch line up/rest of the year. Embarrassing.
BGE Odyssey, turns out its the name for Mario.
Xenoblade? Turns out its XBC2?
Maybe the sources were half right and we ain't getting a lot of ports and thats just simply it. Sad!
I feel like they are releasing this console because of Zelda. Almost no Wii u games last year and then this launch line up/rest of the year. Embarrassing.
So much defense.
They learned nothing from the Wii U and 3DS launches. Why do they need to launch this in March? It isn't ready on a lot of levels.
Zelda is also on Wii U.
13 million people have bought a Wii U. That's potentially 13 million people who have no reason to buy a Switch until the Fall.
They learned nothing from the Wii U and 3DS launches. Why do they need to launch this in March? It isn't ready on a lot of levels.
Zelda is also on Wii U.
13 million people have bought a Wii U. That's potentially 13 million people who have no reason to buy a Switch until the Fall.
TheMoon
Member
+Redout in Spring
+FIFA, Ultimate SFII, Xenoblade 2 (if you think it gets delayed does not matter here), Sonic 2017, Dragon Ball this year
The heavy hitter release pacing is on point. Everybody said they should've had MK8 in year 1 of Wii U. Well now they do. Splatoon 2 is a huge deal. Summer. Mario for the Holidays seals that deal. Xenoblade 2 making it or not is a wild card. ARMS looks legit, that's a new IP inbetween all of this. The eShop still exists, too.
Oh hey and what's this! E3 is in a few months. Where they tend to announce new video games.
Look, if you don't care about any of the games then you don't buy the system. That's all there is to it. I don't get why so many people are losing their shit or have to pull up their armchair for some expert business analyses. But hey, we love our doom I guess.
They have. Or do you seriously expect them to announce two years worth of first party output at console reveal?
family_guy
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Lowered Expectations
facetheslayer92
Member
Just stop
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
Absolutely. Announcing a Pokémon Sun and Moon port while there is still some Pokémon buzz left from mobile would have been smart. Nintendo will be overshadowed at E3 no matter what. They need their own event before hand and try to save this. They botched their start. People need a sense that there is tons more games than this.
But you can't spin not having enough to choose from with your new system as a positive. It's a negative. Lack of games will always be a negative.
I don't care who they're targeting. Give them something to play. Especially when your big launch title can be bought on your previous console.
Lack of quantity doesn't equal quality.
Well that picture came directly from the horses mouth. If Nintendo has more games for the Switch this year then surely they would've announced them? Nintendo can't afford to stumble around for the second time with lackluster software on a new platform.
i am running with the theory that most wii u owners will upgrade since the wii u is a sort of nintendo fan luxury item and not something in the mainstream like the 3ds.
while the launch is weak and obviously relying heavily on zelda, the first ten months look stronger than the 3ds or wii u.
On a console that didn't sell well so they are discounting you as a delayed convert.
I wasn't sure so that's why I said I think.
facetheslayer92
Member
Fair enough
WiiU sold out at launch though, it was the drought right after that killed momentum, and Switch does not have that problem because there are several heavyhitters lined up in the months afterwards.
that is basically it. the switch launch only has one game worth a damn, but it is a fucking spectacle which is something that was severely lacking on nintendo's two most recent platform launches, and ds.
actually, the ds is probably what this ssystem reminds me of the most. getting good vibes out of it, but i am expecting a slow burn and that a lower priced revision will make the difference.
I'm baffled that Curve/Devolver/others of that ilk haven't jumped in with some quick ports. There's money to be made for smaller pubs if they time their releases correctly.
Hell, something like The Witness would seemingly be a good fit, and for a console heavily focused on local MP the omission of Rocket League is absurd.
Hell, something like The Witness would seemingly be a good fit, and for a console heavily focused on local MP the omission of Rocket League is absurd.
But again, if you are one of the 13 million people who bought a Wii U.... why would you buy a Switch at launch?
psynergylover
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Came for a post like this.
efyu_lemonardo
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Did they receive dev kits on time?
Its not about spinning - thats just the market reality.
The people who want to play more arent the people getting a Switch at launch and Nintendo/Thirds seem to be fine with that.
The picture shows off the titles that they have announced at this point - January 2017.
If you think that they wont have additional Switch announcement for this year at e3 - thats your Right to believe.
I agree that they cant afford to stumble on Switch - lets see how it works out for them. GAF went mad when Nintendo said they only would have Zelda at e3 - it somehow worked out for them. The same will happen on the Switch launch - this launch is for people who wanna play Zelda and/or are hardcore Nintendo fans.
because the wii u is dead and there will be more nintendo games on the switch, so why not get that instead and a better zelda too.
its not like the wii u is a system with a ton of hidden gems.
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
I expected them to announce more than they did, yes.
If they didn't Nintendo is dumber than I thought they were, especially as Curve in particular provided quite a bit of support on Wii U.
Work with your partners Nintendo goddamn.
metalslimer
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Only because they set that goal last year it seems. I was under the impression that they were more than ready for htis launch and only delayed to get a great launch ready. It seems it was the complete opposite and it's closer to a 3DS situation.
I don't really get how you can say 3rd parties are fine with that.
efyu_lemonardo
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Why dedicate time in their conference to SEGA and Suda that had nothing to say and not at least mention some of these other games? Or even just say more will be announced during the year.
TheMoon
Member
Must not have kits yet. Devolver were asking on twitter earlier today what games of theirs people want on Switch so stuff is coming.
IDontBeatGames
Member
I think this is the launch lineup right now:
- 1,2 Switch
- Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Super Bomberman R
- SkyLanders Imaginators
- Just Dance 2017
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
You're new to video games, right?
This isn't a regular year. It's a hybrid console designed to maximize game output.
Because Suda is a god obviously.
efyu_lemonardo
May I have a cookie?
His best selling game did under 500k if I recall correctly.
I'd kill for a new Waverace but I'm probably alone on that one.
People like choice, taste is subjective. If it is to win the mainstream it needs a more diverse launch window.
RichiRamjag
Member
Zelda isn't enough. It's a great launch title, but switch needed a strong online/co-OP games to compliment it. Mario Kart should have launched with the switch. Third-party titles like Stardew and other indies should have been out for day one.
Hell, I would have taken a special edition mario 3D world again with additional content for $40. Imo, Nintendo shouldn't launch a console without 2 or their main franchises no matter what they are.
Hell, I would have taken a special edition mario 3D world again with additional content for $40. Imo, Nintendo shouldn't launch a console without 2 or their main franchises no matter what they are.