GuitarAtomik
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That list doesn't do much for me but it probably would depending on the indie list.
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Reassessing the Switch's lineup post-spotlight
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Thatonemoor
Member
So I went to sleep after Samus Returns was announced. WHEN WAS NO MORE HEROES 3 SHOWN?
This is why having all their developers on one system is critical (which they have, a lot of the recent 3DS games have been outsourced).
Since they no longer have to deal with the split user bases, they can put their combined effort into the Switch.
I think its a really really solid first 9 months. Slow start but the pace is really about to pick up. Not that much 3rd party stuff, but what is there seems to be pretty high quality (FIFA, Skyrim, Rocket League, MarioxRabbids).
Still need more 3rd party stuff next year.
Still need more 3rd party stuff next year.
Zippedpinhead
Member
It's a really solid year, possibly the best one I have ever seen on a console launch.
Though I really, REALLY wish Square ENIX would add Seiken Densetsu collection (western release) to that list
Though I really, REALLY wish Square ENIX would add Seiken Densetsu collection (western release) to that list
Theres four games i'm interested in for the rest of this year
Mario x Rabbids
Fire Emblem Warriors
Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade 2
I may be convinced of Pokken but i'm not a huge fighting game fan and that game has never stood out to me. Either way thats actually a good enough selection of games for me to want to pick up for any console so i'm happy. There might even be some indies released for it as a surprise, when is Bloodstained coming out? If they can get Metroid out and that SMT game next year I would be satisfied. A new FE game next year would be icing on the cake.
edit: Shit forget about Skyrim!! I'm wanting to get back into that because I fucking loved that game but then it all went to hell late game on the PS3 and Bethesda didn't give two shits about PS3 owners.
Mario x Rabbids
Fire Emblem Warriors
Mario Odyssey
Xenoblade 2
I may be convinced of Pokken but i'm not a huge fighting game fan and that game has never stood out to me. Either way thats actually a good enough selection of games for me to want to pick up for any console so i'm happy. There might even be some indies released for it as a surprise, when is Bloodstained coming out? If they can get Metroid out and that SMT game next year I would be satisfied. A new FE game next year would be icing on the cake.
edit: Shit forget about Skyrim!! I'm wanting to get back into that because I fucking loved that game but then it all went to hell late game on the PS3 and Bethesda didn't give two shits about PS3 owners.
Gorilla Shark
Member
I really want some release dates for some of the "nindies".
Where are Stardew Valley, Enter the Gungeon, Rime, Steamworld Dig 2, Runner 3, Shakedown Hawaii, etc??
Where are Stardew Valley, Enter the Gungeon, Rime, Steamworld Dig 2, Runner 3, Shakedown Hawaii, etc??
Jaded Alyx
Member
My poor bank account...
Feel the Swift
Member
WhiteWaterM00se
Member
Actually I was expecting more third party support. I also don't think Fall schedule is that ace. At least not currently. I hope a few more 3rd party games are announced.
Pokken, Rabbids, Fifa, Rocket League, skyrim, and Mario are all great.
Verdict is still out on NBA, Xeno, dragonball and FE Warriors.
Pokken, Rabbids, Fifa, Rocket League, skyrim, and Mario are all great.
Verdict is still out on NBA, Xeno, dragonball and FE Warriors.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
We already know about at least 5 titles:
Fire Emblem RPG
Metroid Prime 4
Yoshi
Kirby
Pokemon RPG
Agreed, I'm quite optimistic, enough to have bought a Switch anyways. But even so, the follow through isn't always easy so I'm hoping to see the final proof for it a few years from now.
InterMusketeer
Gold Member
In terms of first party releases, I don't think you could do much better than a new Zelda, Mario, Splatoon and new IP in one year. Add on the rest of the games they've got coming this year and it's pretty darn good I'd say.
However, that's just first party. Other systems enjoy much better third party support. The problem is that porting games to the Switch is likely going to take much more effort than PC/PS4/X1. Devs would need to put in the extra work, or simply release games built from the ground up for Switch. That's something Nintendo will have to continue to work on, and hopefully they'll be able to achieve an acceptable amount of third party releases soon. With the current momentum of the Switch, I have high hopes.
However, that's just first party. Other systems enjoy much better third party support. The problem is that porting games to the Switch is likely going to take much more effort than PC/PS4/X1. Devs would need to put in the extra work, or simply release games built from the ground up for Switch. That's something Nintendo will have to continue to work on, and hopefully they'll be able to achieve an acceptable amount of third party releases soon. With the current momentum of the Switch, I have high hopes.
Jonneh3003
Banned
Not all 2017 releases have been announced yet.
Bronetta
Ask me about the moon landing or the temperature at which jet fuel burns. You may be surprised at what you learn.
Pokemons gonna be their big holiday 2018 title, calling it now.
Renegade Frost
Banned
My biggest problem this year is deciding whether I can afford a 3DS replacement or a Switch.
Hero_of_the_Day
Member
Is Sonic Mania getting a normal physical release, or that stupid as fuck deluxe version only?
Permanently A
Junior Member
Seriously high quality line up. I'm still not getting a switch just yet, but that's more due to availability issues than anything.
Father_Brain
Banned
I'm still wondering whether FEW and/or Xenoblade 2 are really their "big" Switch releases for the last two months of the year.
SuperBlank
Member
FE Switch was confirmed to be a 2018 title, no?
We really don't have an idea how long Metroid has been in development, and Pokemon could make it next year as well.
Pokemon by itself would own that holiday season.
Mario Odyssey releases on the 27th of Oct, that's pretty much the last two months of the year. Combine that game with the two you mentioned and it's looking good.
VoltrefferNL
Banned
I put my money on summer 2019. Imagen al the Pokemon battles in the Sun.
Of course they are. What else would be? I doubt they're going to announce any other major ffirst party games for Q4.
No one knows. THat's all they said. I assume it'll be something like Gale of Darkness as opposed to a regular Pokemon game.
I needs me
Super Mario Maker
Smash Bros
Animal Crossing for my gf
NHL (unlikely as it didn't even show at E3 conferences at all)
Luigi's Mansion 3
Fighting Game thats newish (not SF2)
Something Mario Spinoff new like Captain Toad or Mario + Rabbids, oreferalbky Waluigi for a change
Star Wars Rogue Leader new or Gamecube reworking
More 3rd party games
VC games
Super Mario Maker
Smash Bros
Animal Crossing for my gf
NHL (unlikely as it didn't even show at E3 conferences at all)
Luigi's Mansion 3
Fighting Game thats newish (not SF2)
Something Mario Spinoff new like Captain Toad or Mario + Rabbids, oreferalbky Waluigi for a change
Star Wars Rogue Leader new or Gamecube reworking
More 3rd party games
VC games
Region free. Someone could import it.
Didn't they say it was a mainline game?
DeuceGamer
Member
Missing several smaller games that I'm also interested in like Battle Chasers, Redout, Fate Extella, etc...
Not sure if Rayman Legends, Steep, Rime, etc... are still coming this year but last we heard they were I believe.
Not sure if Rayman Legends, Steep, Rime, etc... are still coming this year but last we heard they were I believe.
thestopsign
Member
Splatoon, Xenoblade, Pokken, and Fire Emblem Warriors aren't really unknown quantities. In fact, pretty much only Arms (which many people have played) and Mario x Rabbids are really remotely unknown.
No, not yet. I made that mistake with the WiiU - buying it before I really wanted to (probably neogaf's influence).
Odysee seems good but not a system seller for me. Rocket league would be nice to have handheld.
I think they're making a mistake by not showing off more indies. Local multiplayer is a big reason to get one and there are a lot of decent titles that could come out, some already announced that wouldn't have been bad to remind people off.
Hopefully by the next hardware revision. Though, if most of the interesting upcoming titles are WiiU games, not so much. If that's the case, I'll probably be waiting a long time and pick it up for cheap, if at all. I play my WiiU as a handheld, not worth the cost to upgrade and rebuy the titles + online just for a nicer screen, though it would have been nice.
Wish I never bought the WiiU tbh, Switch would be more up my alley. Hopefully in a few revisions it'll work out.
Odysee seems good but not a system seller for me. Rocket league would be nice to have handheld.
I think they're making a mistake by not showing off more indies. Local multiplayer is a big reason to get one and there are a lot of decent titles that could come out, some already announced that wouldn't have been bad to remind people off.
Hopefully by the next hardware revision. Though, if most of the interesting upcoming titles are WiiU games, not so much. If that's the case, I'll probably be waiting a long time and pick it up for cheap, if at all. I play my WiiU as a handheld, not worth the cost to upgrade and rebuy the titles + online just for a nicer screen, though it would have been nice.
Wish I never bought the WiiU tbh, Switch would be more up my alley. Hopefully in a few revisions it'll work out.
WhiteWaterM00se
Member
There is a rumor that Overwatch is coming to Switch.
Mercury steam pitched a 2d Metroid for both 3ds and Wii U in 2015, allegedly. Metroid comes out for Sept 15 for 3ds. Mario is October.
Does anyone think there is a chance 2d Metroid gets announced in early October with a December release date for Switch? After 3ds gets its initial sales for Metroid.
Mercury steam pitched a 2d Metroid for both 3ds and Wii U in 2015, allegedly. Metroid comes out for Sept 15 for 3ds. Mario is October.
Does anyone think there is a chance 2d Metroid gets announced in early October with a December release date for Switch? After 3ds gets its initial sales for Metroid.
Father_Brain
Banned
You may be right, but FEW and XB2 are not tentpole holiday releases by any reasonable standard and it would be weird not to have any bigger game in November.
Jonneh3003
Banned
No Metroid isn't coming to Switch. Wait for Prime 4.
Adam_Roman
Member
Splatoon 2, Mario + Rabbids, and Mario Odyssey are the must-haves for me this year, which is pretty great in my opinion. A third-person shooter, a strategy RPG, and a 3D platformer as the essentials for the second half of a year sounds pretty good to me. I already have Zelda, Mario Kart, Puyo Puyo Tetris, Kamiko, Mr Shifty, and Snipperclips, which makes this easily the biggest year-one library of games I've owned. Also knowing some of the heavy-hitters we have coming up in the next year or two like Kirby, Yoshi, Pokemon, Metroid Prime, and Fire Emblem, it makes me pretty confident that the Switch will have a good lineup going forward past 2017 and that Nintendo realizes the Switch is a system people are responding well to.
GuitarGuruu
Member
This is only the first year too, it absolutely blows 3DS and Wii U out of the water comparatively. I think they're doing well to develop software and have a steady stream of amazing games, and hope it continues.
Xenoblade X was used as a tentpole holiday release in 2015 (december 4) So the Xenoblade series has clearly reached "Tentpole" Status.