which thread?
nintendo spotlight rn
which thread?
it's only going to get worse after e3 when nintendo mainly talks about 2017 games we know with a few 2018 game mentions. People are probably expecting to see 2020 games the way they're talking. Well, if KH3 gets a port, they'll get that specific wish.
gotta check that thread soon, sounds interestingnintendo spotlight rn
I'll admit, I bought into the Stars on Switch hype. Mainly due to the accuracy of all other rumors.
It's been obvious for a long while now that many are only interested in the spectacle of these events and the notvthe actual content. I'm expecting "Nintendo doomed!" narratives after E3 and if the MH5 for PS4 turns out to be legit, which I think it will be.it's only going to get worse after e3 when nintendo mainly talks about 2017 games we know with a few 2018 game mentions. People are probably expecting to see 2020 games the way they're talking. Well, if KH3 gets a port, they'll get that specific wish.
The other rumors were accurate?
It's been obvious for a long while now that many are only interested in the spectacle of these events and the notvthe actual content. I'm expecting "Nintendo doomed!" narratives after E3 and if the MH5 for PS4 turns out to be legit, which I think it will be.
all of a sudden Switch's year one lineup is garbage
I need to stay out of those threads...
I think you're in danger of completely dismissing it as a factor in actual success though. You have to be able to make people excited about your products. Nintendo nailed that with their initial Switch trailer and Sony nails that year in, year out which is why they've had so much success this generation. Nintendo continually disappointing their fanbase damages morale which damages the brand.
GAF has failed to predict the Switch since the January direct, we've been here before with predictable results. The Switch's first year vs. GAFs detached from reality expectations are a good example.
I like to use Oregano as a general barometer. He's a fairly accurate standard candle on these things.
That said decisions here regarding Pokemon are a bit perplexing, but I also suspect there's reason for it that in general eludes our view.
I can't wait to see spiderman and GoW this year.
to be fair, there is merit. Sony announced those games and has been using them in an ad since 2016. Those two games will probably come out in 2018, but will be used to sell PS4's for 2 years prior. And it seemingly works.
If Nintendo had target renders/gameplay for games 2-3 (or 5...) years out every year at e3, they'd be the kings of hype.
Like if Pokemon was annoucned for Switch for 2019 today. And every advertisement from now showed Pokemon for Switch for the next 2+ years.
personally, that'd annoy the eff ouf of me,( people got on Nintendo for XenoX and Zelda) but I can't say it doesn't work...so...shrug.
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btw, the bolded is garbage
Wii U's biggest moment was the 2013 panic direct where Nintendo actually showed stuff.
Sony's approach works, Nintendo's doesn't.
Like if Pokemon was annoucned for Switch for 2019 today. And every advertisement from now showed Pokemon for Switch for the next 2+ years.
GAF has failed to predict the Switch since the January direct, we've been here before with predictable results. The Switch's first year vs. GAFs detached from reality expectations are a good example.
I like to use Oregano as a general barometer. He's a fairly accurate standard candle on these things.
That said decisions here regarding Pokemon are a bit perplexing, but I also suspect there's reason for it that in general eludes our view.
I imagine they want to deliver a higher end experience for their first Switch game.
With Sun and Moon, they've doubled down on production values as a core part of the franchise, so a Sun and Moon port would look pretty lame on that front.
In the meantime, basically all their audience is on 3DS anyway, so they want to deliver a SKU there. There won't even be close to as many Switches sold as Sun and Moon copies were sold by the time the game comes out.
you're saying this was a good thing...?
It sure as hell wasn't a bad thing.
There's always the possibility that Gamefreak aren't working on Switch at all and don't plan to. Nintendo might actually be dumb enough to release a distinct handheld as Orgen has suggested..
Says you.all of a sudden Switch's year one lineup is garbage
I need to stay out of those threads...
Making a port of Ultra Sun/Moon on Switch is not killing 3DS. The question is not why Nintendo release game on 3DS, it's why Nintendo don't support Switch. I didn't expect Nintendo to put a brand new Pokemon on Switch this year, but at least they can throw their loyal fans that buy their new console day one some bones, instead of "you thought you're not gonna use your 240p trash again didn't you lol"
There's always the possibility that Gamefreak aren't working on Switch at all and don't plan to. Nintendo might actually be dumb enough to release a distinct handheld as Orgen has suggested.
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yes, we need more Yoshi, Crackdown, Scalebound, KH3 (gonna be half a decade soon! oh boy we should throw a party), FF7, Spider Man, Xeno X, TLG, FFXV, etc announcements in the industry
I just get excited thinking about how excited I'll be once I actually get excited for those games.
I'll give shenmue a pass
This thread was already bad with Monster Hunter junk, and you're bringing this back.
Darn it Gamefreak, this is the worst case scenario all around.
Pretty sure they have been confirmed to be working on Switch.
There's always the possibility that Gamefreak aren't working on Switch at all and don't plan to. Nintendo might actually be dumb enough to release a distinct handheld as Orgen has suggested.
It sure as hell wasn't a bad thing.
No, it was TPC that said they were working on Switch, hence Pokken.
If Nintendo is releasing a seperate handheld as suggested, that wouldnt be so far fetched. Nintendo wont do that though, Switch is the 3DS successor.You and Aostia are reaching new levels lol.
That doesn't confirm anything about Switch.
I see we're back to "Disgaea 5 will sell 20k worldwide and all third party support plans for the switch will be dropped" level of kneejerk reactions.
Oh, sure, but that's only relevant if you feel that it's the Fire Emblem brand that makes IntSys successful instead of their talents.
Mind, I think there's basically zero chance of them making a game with someone else as it stands, which is why I was only noting this in the relationship dynamic sense of maybe holding them to less strict standards (see some of their content and business models compared to how DLC is priced for Nintendo's internal products, or even how gay characters are included or how women are represented for different ends of that spectrum).
The Pokemon news is surprising, but not entirely unexpected.
Switch will have a strong first year without it.
I'm not expecting a Smash Bros announcement anytime soon either considering Pokken is coming in September.
I'm curious about new game announcements for Switch next week in the Direct; feels like we already know quite a bit about the line up.
Ok. I'm sure they are hiring for the 4DS or something.
You seriously need to take a bit of a break.
I expect them to eventually release a smaller, more handheld-like version of the Switch, which will ultimately serve as the "next handheld" while being compatible with Switch games. I doubt they will split their resources again.I'm not the one who brought up the possibility and I argued against it because it's stupid but stupid is Nintendo's MO and they keep insisting Switch is a home console.
People can point to Fire Emblem as an example of a handheld franchise releasing on Switch but they keep emphasizing that it's a home console game. There's no evidence so far that Switch is going to get Nintendo's handheld games.
relevantI'm not the one who brought up the possibility and I argued against it because it's stupid but stupid is Nintendo's MO and they keep insisting Switch is a home console.
People can point to Fire Emblem as an example of a handheld franchise releasing on Switch but they keep emphasizing that it's a home console game. There's no evidence so far that Switch is going to get Nintendo's handheld games.
GAF has failed to predict the Switch since the January direct, we've been here before with predictable results. The Switch's first year vs. GAFs detached from reality expectations are a good example.
I like to use Oregano as a general barometer. He's a fairly accurate standard candle on these things.
That said decisions here regarding Pokemon are a bit perplexing, but I also suspect there's reason for it that in general eludes our view.
I'm not the one who brought up the possibility and I argued against it because it's stupid but stupid is Nintendo's MO and they keep insisting Switch is a home console.
People can point to Fire Emblem as an example of a handheld franchise releasing on Switch but they keep emphasizing that it's a home console game. There's no evidence so far that Switch is going to get Nintendo's handheld games.
I expect them to eventually release a smaller, more handheld-like version of the Switch, which will ultimately serve as the "next handheld" while being compatible with Switch games. I doubt they will split their resources again.
I'm not the one who brought up the possibility and I argued against it because it's stupid but stupid is Nintendo's MO and they keep insisting Switch is a home console.
People can point to Fire Emblem as an example of a handheld franchise releasing on Switch but they keep emphasizing that it's a home console game. There's no evidence so far that Switch is going to get Nintendo's handheld games.
Switch doesn't have the audience to accommodate a new Pokemon game. It'd be like asking Beyonce to perform at the Red Bull Arena.
wait hey going back to that thread digs this up:
Yes smaller games will be on the 3DS no doubt but the minute you announce something like Pokemon or AC exclusive to the Switch - 3DS sales will start to slow down. I'm thinking the early lauch is geared towards keeping the 3DS audience engaged but if that audience wants to get Nintendo and 3rd party's bigger games they would need to upgrade. Also 3DS continues to have tons of games in it's library and is like 1/3 the price. They will continue to support it and have titles even in 2018 but at that point it would be a legacy platform with fewer 1st party titles.
I just don't see Nintendo fragmenting their audience much longer with the Switch being out. They might make revisions, they might make handheld only models, they might make external CPU devices for docked mode but they will keep the form very much the same. Also to me the accessories for the tablet and joycons would be far more interesting than any accessory for the Wii U.
That would be the sane and logical thing to do but we're talking about the company who thinks this is a good idea too:
Per usual, you have no patience. You were arguing a month ago that Japanese 3rd parties weren't going to announce anything of significance then XX announcement dropped last week.
Nintendo IMO is pretty clearly trying to have its cake and eat it too with their PR statements- the longer they can keep 3DS going while Switch also takes off the better.
Fire Emblem is Switch.
Animal Crossing is likely Switch.
MH XX just announced.
Bravely Default developer is on Switch
SMT announced for Switch
No internally developed 3DS games announced.
Heh.. The 3DS is up YoY, and the Switch's demand compared to the shipments is crazy. What benefit will it be for TPC to put more of their major HH games on the Switch when the system's userbase will be in this state for a undetermined amount of time? Switch's day for those type of games will come, but Nintendo can currently afford to hold off from throwing everything they got on the system.