They should make their own soccer game featuring all Nintendo characters, similar style to their Mario tennis? Very acardy etc. That would be cool.
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"EA SPORTS FIFA on the Nintendo Switch"
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They should make their own soccer game featuring all Nintendo characters, similar style to their Mario tennis? Very acardy etc. That would be cool.
TwistedFreeze
Member
I guess I can see the logic in that but then they're just screwing over some of their customers. It's just kind of shitty we can't expect anything better from EA
I could see MS getting that type of marketing deal with the NFL but looking around I don't see any indicators they have an exclusive marketing deal for FIFA. They do seem to have priority in FIFA promos.
So the Switch version won't be feature complete. People already mentioned the first Vita version, which also wasn't and was called FIFA Football.
I don't think it should surprise anyone that Switch isn't getting the full support. EA doesn't care about the Nintendo audience because it isn't their target audience.
I have read this many times. How do we know about that obligation?
I don't want to question you in any way. I was about to state this in some other discussion without knowing the source.
I don't think it should surprise anyone that Switch isn't getting the full support. EA doesn't care about the Nintendo audience because it isn't their target audience.
I have read this many times. How do we know about that obligation?
I don't want to question you in any way. I was about to state this in some other discussion without knowing the source.
...and as a result maybe they'll add games to be released in 2018 if the forecasts hold and the game does well. Nothing since release is going to change their course much with FIFA. They aren't going to suddenly pour resources into porting Frostbite and whatnot, and if they did that would probably be stuff they talk about this time next year and announce a larger slate of their annual releases.
But for 2017, their plans were probably based on history and capabilities of the console, neither of which are kind for fans of the Switch relative to the current consoles.
LFMartins86
Member
Pretty sure it's part of their deal with EA that gives them exclusive content.
Shin-Ra
Junior Member
Imagine making a game for a netbook CPU, GPU and RAM, all downclocked or maybe they should make the game docked mode exclusive, nobody would complain about that.
Listen to your own advice about the bullshit.
TLZ
Banned
No point being surprised or shocked. It's expected. People still expecting this to make crazy digits on the switch are still dreaming.
It might look like it sold a ton, but that wouldn't mean anything. Just a ton of curious people who'll eventually be disappointed and let it collect dust, or sell it.
It might look like it sold a ton, but that wouldn't mean anything. Just a ton of curious people who'll eventually be disappointed and let it collect dust, or sell it.
TreasureHunterG
Banned
Really, the cynicism on this thread is dumb. People saying Switch can't afford to have a sports ecosystem probably wasn't around following Wii news or hold agenda against. Back in the day Wii had a solid sports userbase as games like EA Sports', 2K and Pro Evo sold consistently on the system. Switch is selling nicely and obviously there's an opportunity and a prospect for any kind of genre to develop an userbase there. Doomsayers and shitposters here as usual are full of shit and constantly using the same old excuses, using the Wii U as excuse to support third-parties's bad decisions to support their bias.
If EA fails to deliver it's their fault and their fault only, they can't blame Nintendo this time.
If EA fails to deliver it's their fault and their fault only, they can't blame Nintendo this time.
TwilightPrincess
Member
Capcom is redeemed, perhaps EA will follow.
0 self awareness
AdropOFvenom
Neo Member
It's already been confirmed that it's a Custom Version of FIFA 18
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fifa-18-confirmed-for-nintendo-switch/1100-6447629/
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/fifa-18-confirmed-for-nintendo-switch/1100-6447629/
Dark Cloud
Member
It'll probably have HD Rumble, 2 player co op joy con mode and Nintendo characters in it.
If by custom they generally mean removal of certain fetures and replace them wit support for local multiplayer and motion controls like the Wii versions I wonder how others would feel about that.
Maybe Capcom, Ubisoft, and EA shouldn't be making anything at all? Why make garbage and lie about the audience not being a fit for the IPs when nobody wants spinoff garbage.
I always thought a portable, feature rich FIFA would totally print money. I'm not even super into sports games, but I would buy that.
But knowing EA it will probably be a downgraded port of WiiU FIFA. And EA can walk away saying "Hey, we tried!" Just like Mass Effect 3.
Speaking of.. would totally buy Trilogy on a portable.
But knowing EA it will probably be a downgraded port of WiiU FIFA. And EA can walk away saying "Hey, we tried!" Just like Mass Effect 3.
Speaking of.. would totally buy Trilogy on a portable.
To be fair, will there be any big gameplay change for Fifa 18?
When Vita got FIFA Football, it missed the newly introduced Tactical Defending. That was the only thing I missed because the ole controls were different. Else wise, it was pretty good and would have been enough for me.
When Vita got FIFA Football, it missed the newly introduced Tactical Defending. That was the only thing I missed because the ole controls were different. Else wise, it was pretty good and would have been enough for me.
I think the marketing argument has some merit, since that unique title can be used for future switch iterations and like EA said, be treated as its own thing. I'd like to think Nintendo told EA to not half ass it this time, though the spec gap between the consoles allows some fudging. I really just want a single joycon mode for coop, which i think they'll do, which will be the real attraction for lapsed customers.
This is huge news both in America and especially abroad. A real mobile FIFA you can play with friends is crazy. This is the global equivalent of Madden 18 on Switch's impact. You can play this game at work on break, finish work, and get in a game at work. In the lobby after a workout playing your Everton squad against Manchester United.
Will FIFA on Switch have all the modern features the PS4/XOne versions have?
Will FIFA on Switch have all the modern features the PS4/XOne versions have?
Ploid 3.0
Member
You guys can't possibly be surprised by any of this. It's business as usual, don't expect anything above what past Nintendo consoles provided, be pleasantly surprised when a third party really support it with something big.
Square E3 should be interesting for Switch. May get World of FF.
Square E3 should be interesting for Switch. May get World of FF.
texhnolyze
Banned
There's no reason for EA to not releasing a FIFA game on Switch. Even mobile gaming has its own FIFA games.
The real question is, which version of FIFA are they going to give to Switch? If it's not FIFA 18, it might be the mobile version.
I couldn't see them developing a Switch-exclusive version of FIFA.
The real question is, which version of FIFA are they going to give to Switch? If it's not FIFA 18, it might be the mobile version.
I couldn't see them developing a Switch-exclusive version of FIFA.
Someone posted a link on this page that has EA saying it's a custom version of FIFA 18.
Schnozberry
Member
They said it would include the full Ultimate Team. Which features are you referring to?
crookedaxis
Member
ps3/360 fifa on the go is fine by me, the problem is paying $60 for it.
Seriously? This is conspiracy theory level reasoning.
Aaron Strife
Banned
Actually I do recall reading that EA's contract with FIFA states they must release a version on all systems with hardware sales exceeding a certain number.
Show me receipts that EA has given Nintendo a top next gen title on their system. Mass Effect 3 doesn't count. The last time EA have Nintendo a main game series was during the GC era
dickgumshoe
Member
I think he was referring the EA wants Nintendo out of the hardware business part.
Seriously, why do people believe in crap like that? It's not a conspiracy, third parties don't conspire to get Nintendo to go third party. EA will do what they think will make them the most money with regards to the resources they invest. That doesn't mean that their assessment is always right or even rational. Managers and decision makers are humans too, they can and will make dumb decisions.
zenspider
Member
Don't understand why anyone is freaking out over this. Isn't the title even better? Playing something called FIFA 18 would just feel dated when there's FIFA 19 and FIFA 20. But if it's EA SPORTS FIFA on the Nintendo Switch, that suggests it will last forever as a timeless classic. The one and only FIFA you need to buy from EA SPORTS, on the Nintendo Switch. I applaud EA for their courage.
I do agree with this somewhat, and appreciate your bravery for backing yourself in
Small chance EA see the blue ocean on this FIFA title and make a solid custom version of FIFA 18 because it'll bank IMO however
LambdaTeos
Member
So.. has it been confirmed that this is not fifa 18? Or is everyone just reading waaaay to much into this?
Doctor_Thomas
Member
It's always been listed as something specific for Switch, it'll have upto date teams, but it'll be a legacy edition or mobile version with Switch specific features.
