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[metalslimer]

Well I'm prepared for the VC to get even worse on Switch. Please prove me wrong Nintendo with a huge launch of the service.

 

[ramparter]

Btw I want to add I don't care about virtual console if they keep the same prices. Maybe for some rare games I didn't play on their time like Super Mario Sunshine or Paper Mario TYD but those would be very few.

 

[rockx4]

Lack of VC at launch is really disappointing. But Fast RMX and Shovel Knight at launch is great news.

 

[Berordn]

I'm confused. Do you have to buy both Shovel Knights, or is it still one game with free dlc?

Treasure Trove is a rebranding of the original package. The individual campaigns are also being sold separately now.

Nothing changes if you own it on other platforms, but if you jump ship and don't want to repurchase the whole thing you have that choice.

 

[casey_contra]

This makes up for the lack of Binding of Isaac I suppose.

I'm just thrilled that both of these games can showcase one of the main features of the Switch, the detachable Joy-Cons.

So now at launch I'm getting:

• Zelda
• 1 2 Switch
• Bomberman
• Fast RMX
• Shovel Knight
• World of Goo
• Little Inferno

Yikes may have to cut one or two.

Edit: One question - I can buy Specter of Torment standalone or Treasure Trove, which includes Specter of Torment?

 

[Yousefb]

I still have some points on the Wii eshop. Does that count as part of this linked wallet? Probably not (lol)

 

[Ridley327]

I still have some points on the Wii eshop. Does that count as part of this linked wallet? Probably not (lol)

No, they are their own thing.

 

[marc^o^]

This makes up for the lack of Binding of Isaac I suppose.

I'm just thrilled that both of these games can showcase one of the main features of the Switch, the detachable Joy-Cons.

So now at launch I'm getting:

• Zelda
• 1 2 Switch
• Bomberman
• Fast RMX
• Shovel Knight
• World of Goo
• Little Inferno

Yikes may have to cut one or two.

World of Goo is a physical release?

 

[Plum]

World of Goo is a physical release?

No, only the first three out of that list are physical. The World of Goo dev is releasing all three of their games on the Switch eshop at launch.

 

[Kureransu]

I still have some points on the Wii eshop. Does that count as part of this linked wallet? Probably not (lol)

Wii didn't use the eShop, so unfortunately it won't count.

 

[King_Moc]

Nice, a third launch game for me with Fast Racing.

 

[mrback]

Lack of VC at launch is really disappointing. But Fast RMX and Shovel Knight at launch is great news.

ditto this, was really hoping for a metroid gamecube on VC, the dream goes on....

 

[GinoFelino]

@patrickklepek

As if there weren't enough indicators the Switch is being rushed out as soon as possible.

Yeesh, that's harsh.

 

[Booker.DeWitt]

for launch means DAY 1??? march 3rd??

 

[Shiggy]

Do I have to rebuy Shovel Knight if I own the Wii U edition? I probably won't bother if so, the second campaign add-on wasn't for me.

On PS3, PS4 and Vita it's cross-buy, but not on 3DS and Wii U.

 

[marc^o^]

No, only the first three out of that list are physical. The World of Goo dev is releasing all three of their games on the Switch eshop at launch.

Are we wure World of Goo is still day one? Not clear with this press release.

 

[Scrawnton]

I'll get Fast RMX and World of Goo to go with my Zelda and 1, 2 Switch.

 

[shingi70]

Launch for me now is


Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Super Bomberman R
I am Setsuna
Fast RMX

 

[Plum]

Yeesh, that's harsh.

I just don't understand why Nintendo's the only company to get derided over not having a feature previous consoles of theres had at launch. It sucks, I'd love the VC to be there but it just reeks of a double standard. Why weren't Sony and Microsoft given shit for not having any form of backwards compatability or digital classics purchasing at their respective launches?

Are we wure World of Goo is still day one? Not clear with this press release.

Yeah, here's an article about it.

 

[Octavianus]

for launch means DAY 1??? march 3rd??

Yes

 

[Dark Cloud]

Are we wure World of Goo is still day one? Not clear with this press release.

The developers announced it was day 1.

 

[Yousefb]

Shovel knight is just the base game right? I'm assuming Spector of Torment is not till later.

 

[Blues1990]

Is it fair to say that the Virtual Console will launch in the fall with Nintendo's paid subscription service?

 

[brinstar]

I think I'll just be doing Zelda and I Am Setsuna first, but cool that Fast and Shovel Knight will be there once I finish.

 

[casey_contra]

Are we wure World of Goo is still day one? Not clear with this press release.

Ah! Great point. Lemme tweet at Tomorrow Corp. Seems silly not to include them in this press release - even though those games are old as dirt. Still excellent titles (though I can't speak to HRM).

In an interview one of the devs mentioned how some of the themes are more applicable now vs. when the games came out. Bruh.

 

[GinoFelino]

I just don't understand why Nintendo's the only company to get derided over not having a feature previous consoles of theres had at launch. It sucks, I'd love the VC to be there but it just reeks of a double standard. Why weren't Sony and Microsoft given shit for not having any form of backwards compatability or digital classics purchasing at their respective launches?


Yeah, here's an article about it.

Good point. No PS1 classics = PS4 being rushed to launch? Didn't see a single soul suggest anything like that.

 

[LordKano]

Shovel knight is just the base game right? I'm assuming Spector of Torment is not till later.

Nah it's everything

 

[deadfolk]

...maybe even portable Xenoblade Chronicles?

Whoah! Never even thought of that. That would be great.

Of course, they'd have to release it now so we could conceivably finish it before Xenoblade 2...

Spoiler

...in 2009.

 

[Scrawnton]

Is it fair to say that the Virtual Console will launch in the fall with Nintendo's paid subscription service?

I bet it launches around June if Arms is May and Splatoon is August.

 

[gloone]

Happy about Fast RMX being there at launch.

Really wanted VC at launch so I could finally have a Nintendo Retro tablet, but I'll be too busy playing Zelda to care, honestly.

A retro tablet without a d-pad? What's the point?

 

[cw_sasuke]

Not having to compete with VC titles is great news for those early indie eShop titles.

 

[rockx4]

Indie titles will help my current $85 eshop credit go a long way lol.

 

[Okami Haundo]

I didn't see that we had this thread, so I posted my speculation about Virtual Console in the Embargo one. Linking to it instead of re-posting everything:

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=230858743&postcount=1278

One thing I'd add is that I'm honestly ok with waiting for Virtual Console. It'd be awesome to have it on day one, but it seems like Nintendo is very intentionally spreading out their releases here. I'd rather they treat Virtual Console the same way they will Mario or Zelda and launch it with a ton of games.

 

[TheDinoman]

Good point. No PS1 classics = PS4 being rushed to launch? Didn't see a single soul suggest anything like that.

To be fair, it's not just the lack of VC, it's also stuff like the lack of an internet browser and media features like Netflix that's making the console's launch feel hollow/rushed to a lot of people.

 

[Yousefb]

Nah it's everything

Oh snap! Guess I'm double dipping. Thanks

 

[Camjo-Z]

HOW THE FUCK DO YOU NOT HAVE A SERVICE YOU'VE BEEN RUNNING FOR 10+ YEARS READY AT LAUNCH

Well, at least I'm one of the few people who hasn't touched Shovel Knight on any other platform before, so that'll be a nice launch game.

 

[cw_sasuke]

A retro tablet without a d-pad? What's the point?

Yeah playing Chrono Trigger or Mother 3 will be horrible on Switch because there is no dead. Not to mention that everyone interested in VC games that really need a dpad will likely own a Pro Controller down the line.

 

[JimJamJones]

Welp, time to quadruple-dip on Shovel Knight.

 

[panama chief]

Shovel knight. Fuck yeah.

Quintuple dip!!!!

 

[Palette Swap]

VC is disappointing, if expected.
I wouldn't hold my breath for "they're postponing it so they can have more content".

 

[RampagingSoul]

This makes up for the lack of Binding of Isaac I suppose.

I'm just thrilled that both of these games can showcase one of the main features of the Switch, the detachable Joy-Cons.

So now at launch I'm getting:

• Zelda
• 1 2 Switch
• Bomberman
• Fast RMX
• Shovel Knight
• World of Goo
• Little Inferno

Yikes may have to cut one or two.

Edit: One question - I can buy Specter of Torment standalone or Treasure Trove, which includes Specter of Torment?

Yes, you can buy Specter of Torment standalone or buy Treasure Trove, which will have Shovel of Hope (Shovel Knight campaign), Plague of Shadows (Plague Knight campaign), Specter of Torment (Specter Knight campaign) and the future King Knight campaign.

 

[Spukc]

Is shovel knight coop ?

 

[Pyrokai]

I didn't know Fast RMX had two player local. That's exciting. Something to play with both Joy-Cons!

 

[RichiRamjag]

HOW THE FUCK DO YOU NOT HAVE A SERVICE YOU'VE BEEN RUNNING FOR 10+ YEARS READY AT LAUNCH

Well, at least I'm one of the few people who hasn't touched Shovel Knight on any other platform before, so that'll be a nice launch game.

I'd hope they're improving the service further before they relaunch it tbh.

 

[theechrisfox]

Is shovel knight coop ?

Only with the Shovel Knight amiibo! lol.

edit: That's merely the way it was for the Wii U edition.

 

[Camper Van Beethoven]

I'd hope they're improving the service further before they relaunch it tbh.

It's Nintendo. The only improvements you'll get are a smaller library and rebuying everything.

 

[Xdrive05]

In that case I'll probably get Fast RMX along with Zelda, but WTF no Snipperclips at launch? The actual fuck?

That was gonna be my "couples" Switch game to play with my wife. :-(

 

[zeromcd73]

Fuck. No Shipperclips at launch either

 

[Vitacat]

I'm probably in for Fast RMX, but wish it was physical instead. Already have Shovel Knight on 3ds so not feeling compelled to buy it for Switch.

 

[Plinko]

Well I'm prepared for the VC to get even worse on Switch. Please prove me wrong Nintendo with a huge launch of the service.

Almost everything else about this thing seems like steps in the right direction. I have faith VC will be, too.