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GI.Biz: Indies on Nintendo: We've been treated like royalty
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Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
I know this is kind of weird, but in the case where an indie game is on the PC and the Switch, I kinda want to buy it on both platforms. Dunno. Some of this stuff just feels right on a Nintendo system.
Dougieflesh
Member
It's good that indies are getting another platform to thrive on. Nintendo needs to treat them like royalty since they probably won't be getting the bigger 3rd party games.
The way they worked with SMB on Snipperclips shows us how great they are in identifying smaller software that bodes well for their system and audience. Must be the same when attracting indie developers to launch stuff on the platform
I hope Nintendo does a lot collabs like that going forward
I hope Nintendo does a lot collabs like that going forward
grim-tales
Member
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Damon baker tweeted this BTW, inviting indie pitches. It seems simple... https://twitter.com/DWBakes/status/839146162636541952
DanteRavenkin
Member
I foolishly avoided most indie games in the past (for stupid reasons) but there was so much announced during and after the Nindie presentation that I'm excited for! I love my Switch hardware, so as far as indie games go, if you build it, I will buy. Just so I can play more stuff on it.
Beyond Nintendo recognizing that indies help fill the gaps between 1st party software and absent AAA 3rd party support, I think Nintendo also understands that a big indie hit is a really special thing. Shovel Knight is a great example. When an indie game takes off, I think it resonates with the gaming community more than a predictably great AAA game. Indies are unique and their success builds loyal fanbases.
pretty done
Member
Can you imagine how bad a Switch version of ARK would look and run?
I'm guessing it's being saved for E3.
UnemployedVillain
Member
Nah, that's 100% entirely you
Hero of Legend
Member
Wait what?
That would mean they are partially related to Bergala Lightweight also. Surprised the latter doesn't publish I&F's stuff at retail. They've published numerous 3DS retail games and even a Wii U retail game. Granted I think all were Hello Kitty games, but still.
They have a single Vita game in Japan (Drive Girls) but that hasn't yet been announced for the west. Actually if I'm correct, the Japanese arm and the western arm are a bit different.
I believe Bergala Lightweight are the descendant of Interchannel, and before that NEC Interchannel (related to the NA publisher arm of NEC that published Nintendo and ND Cube's Tube Slider maybe?). If you go to Bergsala Lightweight's JP page, they actually have their legacy games there and those include Sony system games.
Bergsala as you said have had a long lasting partnership with Nintendo, almost to the point of being related. Notice how the western arm has a 100% Nintendo-exclusive slate? Wonder if the arrangement was like this:
Bergala took more control of the western arm, and Lightweight (the JP team that merged with them in this new game company) took control of the Japanese arm, hell, I would not be surprised if Interchannel merged with Lightweight (fun fact, Lightweight developed Eco Creatures on DS with Interchannel), and Bergsala bought that and formed Bergsala Lightweight, though I'm just guessing.
I've followed the company for many years since Eco Creatures (it's a cool game actually). For reasons unknown, the Eco Creatures IP went to Gung Ho (I think it was one of the first they were involved with actually when I saw them pop up years ago).
And that's my long post of the day about something only vaguely on topic based on your post, thanks for reading.
I think the issue is that all the Zeboyd game look like Gamemaker rehashes, and lack the style that Nintendo is going after for the launch library.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
The problem is Nintendo expects people to call indies on their console "Nindies". Like, we're still gonna call them indies Nintendo.
shouamabane
Member
Hopefully Limited Run Games can get a hold of these games.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
miller.skippins
Banned
Inside maybe abit too dark for Nintendo...
Someone correct me, are indie games like Hotline Miami available on Nintendo platforms previously?
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
I really dont think that matters, 3rd partty games dont get shut down because they have a M rating
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
It's just a branding thing, it doesnt mean much to you, it just subconsciously have people associate these games with nintendo
bobbychalkers
Member
Binding of issac has been on Nintendo systems. There's nothing content-wise stopping any game from hitting Nintendo systems as long as they aren't rated A
I would love that too. But aren't they exclusively Sony?
-Mutsukki-
Member
...shit, I never realized Nidhogg would be the perfect game for this system
now I really want it
Did you ask the devs if they are interested I Switch at all? Don't know if they are active on twitter etc... But shouldnt be too difficult to find out if they have plans.
fabricated backlash
Member
If you have Steam, definetly check that out too. It's my Indie and Retro Heaven.
serenewarfare
Banned
If Binding of Isaac isn't too dark for Nintendo, then Hotline Miami and Inside aren't either.
exmachina64
Banned
I hope people at Nintendo would be able to google Zeboyd Games and see Cosmic Star Heroine, a game completely at odds with everything you said.
Yeah, Zeboyd not having heard back from Nintendo kinda sucks. Hope they fix that fast.
Same as Undertale probably: waiting for the Switch to get Game Maker support.
Stiflers Mom
Banned
I once applied for their Nindie developer program. So basically just access to their dev forums, since I wanted to check out if it would be fun to code something for the Wii U.
A couple days later a dude from Nintendo called me, and asked me what my game idea was, and if he could be any help for me getting it done.
No Joke.
They really treat their Nindie devs quite well imo.
CortexVortex
Banned
That would be a match made in heaven.
primasaurus
Member
Exactly the attitude we want to hear
Keep it going Nintendo!
Keep it going Nintendo!
Keyser Soze
Member
There are less games on the entire platform right now than there is in a typical bundle, so I would give it a little bit longer at last
VanquishUK
Member
I would buy the switch for Indies alone. Seems like the perfect device for them.
hahaha everytime
Trojita
Rapid Response Threadmaker
Good for indie Devs, new game programmers, and gamers. Will be nice to get some of these games on handheld that wouldn't have been ported to the 3ds or vita.
I have to add some modest skepticism at the origin of that quote. It is one dev, who has had a relationship with Nintendo, and would go as far as to say their relationship is special even before this.
Considering Nintendo's missteps with indies in the past, this quote makes me highly skeptical.
I have to add some modest skepticism at the origin of that quote. It is one dev, who has had a relationship with Nintendo, and would go as far as to say their relationship is special even before this.
Considering Nintendo's missteps with indies in the past, this quote makes me highly skeptical.
Octavianus
Banned
I think it's cute.