Chris, i think there are chances for Animal Crossing Switch to come out this year actually.
Nintendo mentioned that Animal Crossing mobile is coming this year right? They usually had some product released together/close to the mobile release before.
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Chris, i think there are chances for Animal Crossing Switch to come out this year actually.
Nintendo mentioned that Animal Crossing mobile is coming this year right? They usually had some product released together/close to the mobile release before.
ZSaberLink
Media Create Maven
That and not really having much stock overall, at least in Japan. I just hope they are able to produce a lot more Switches before the big titles release.
Have Switch #s come out yet for the West? Or are we talking about Western sales on PS4?
I can see Animal Crossing Switch be the first console game in the series they release worldwide at the same time - so around Summer 18. This will be expected after AC Mobile hitting WW this Fall. Pikmin 4 is probably a Spring 18 unless they feel the need to get it out this year..doubt it though.
Can't they do both project simultaneously? Considering all AC character already had their HD assets there.^^
Now, time to comment on MHXX Nintendo Switch Version.
First of all, something that I'll try to tell in the most posed and relax-HOLY SHIT THAT WAS FAST.
Yeah, what really surprises me about this announcement is the short time gap between the 3DS version's release date and today's announcement, slightly more than 2 months. That's way less than what happened for former HD ports (MHP3rd HD Version was announced in June 2011, 6-7 months circa later than the original's release; MH3G HD Version saw its unveiling back in September 2012, around 10 months later than MH3G's release on 3DS). Tomorrow is also when we'll get additional details, including a release date; this means it's the kind of announcement that can have effects on sales of the original release quite soon. This quick timing comes as a huge surprise to me.
Second, let's repost that crazy rumour from 4chan, yeah the one from a few months ago, via MrPointy's summary of what appeared by tracing back the chain of post on 4chan (the criteria is explained several posts back in that thread)
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=222596555&postcount=828
While the dramatical elements could've been exaggerated, I don't think we can completely ignore it given how one of the listed points (MHXX on Switch) has just happened. Especially considering how Capcom stated that MHXX Switch is NOT the secret big IP game slated for the current FY.
First of all, something that I'll try to tell in the most posed and relax-HOLY SHIT THAT WAS FAST.
Yeah, what really surprises me about this announcement is the short time gap between the 3DS version's release date and today's announcement, slightly more than 2 months. That's way less than what happened for former HD ports (MHP3rd HD Version was announced in June 2011, 6-7 months circa later than the original's release; MH3G HD Version saw its unveiling back in September 2012, around 10 months later than MH3G's release on 3DS). Tomorrow is also when we'll get additional details, including a release date; this means it's the kind of announcement that can have effects on sales of the original release quite soon. This quick timing comes as a huge surprise to me.
Second, let's repost that crazy rumour from 4chan, yeah the one from a few months ago, via MrPointy's summary of what appeared by tracing back the chain of post on 4chan (the criteria is explained several posts back in that thread)
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=222596555&postcount=828
While the dramatical elements could've been exaggerated, I don't think we can completely ignore it given how one of the listed points (MHXX on Switch) has just happened. Especially considering how Capcom stated that MHXX Switch is NOT the secret big IP game slated for the current FY.
Ōkami;238155585 said:
Seriously though, I hope they'll be posted soon
Not that i believe this rumor (would Capcom really say no to all the money they could make on Nintendo platforms just to get some cash upfront from Sony?), but if that's MH5 i don't even want it, despite having two platforms that can run it (PC and PS4 Pro). Also using the "Portable" denomination for the "real" MH from the main MH team would be immensely stupid from a marketing standpoint. Switch is also a hybrid device, both portable and home, so the name doesn't even make sense.
I'm starting to believe it.
I have a hard time believing that Sony would pay much money to Capcom for having MH5 exclusive - they didnt even pay for it to get it on Vita and now they are opening the wallets for a version that will sell less ?
I also dont think Capcom has the ressources to develop MH5 Hollywood Action edition and a tradtional Switch version - in addition to their RE/SF/McV plans and DMC.
Is this rumored PS4 MH5 developed by a outside dev team ?
Bringing the "Portable" series back in Switch when the system is a hybrid and many /western) people will play it on the big screen doesnt sound too smart. MH5 being on Switch and the Hollywood Action game being a spin-off would make more sense.
I also dont think Capcom has the ressources to develop MH5 Hollywood Action edition and a tradtional Switch version - in addition to their RE/SF/McV plans and DMC.
Is this rumored PS4 MH5 developed by a outside dev team ?
Bringing the "Portable" series back in Switch when the system is a hybrid and many /western) people will play it on the big screen doesnt sound too smart. MH5 being on Switch and the Hollywood Action game being a spin-off would make more sense.
Father_Brain
Banned
I can't completely rule out the 4chan rumor, but I will say that if true, that would be one of the most blatantly stupid business decisions a Japanese third party has made in a long, long time.
Nintendo eShop Charts - as of May 26th, 2017, 17:27 GMT {2017.05.12 - 2017.05.26}
New entries are bolded
Japan
01. Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (Mojang/Microsoft)
02. SnipperClips: Cut it out together! (Nintendo)
03. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo)
04. Battle Sports Mekuru (Over Pence)
05. Thumper (Droll LLC)
06. Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (Capcom)
07. Kamiko (Circle)
08. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo)
09. Dark Witch Music Episode: Rudymical (Circle)
10. ACA NeoGeo: Metal Slug 3 (Hamster)
11. World of Goo (Tomorrow Corporation)
12. ACA NeoGeo: The King of Fighters '98 (Hamster)
11. Blaster Master Zero (Inti Creates/Sunsoft)
12. ACA NeoGeo: The King of Fighters '98
13. ACA NeoGeo: Metal Slug 3 (Hamster)
14. ACA NeoGeo: Garou: Mark of the Wolves (Hamster)
15. Blaster Master Zero (Inti Creates/Sunsoft)
New entries are bolded
Japan
01. Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition (Mojang/Microsoft)
02. SnipperClips: Cut it out together! (Nintendo)
03. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo)
04. Battle Sports Mekuru (Over Pence)
05. Thumper (Droll LLC)
06. Ultra Street Fighter II: The Final Challengers (Capcom)
07. Kamiko (Circle)
08. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Nintendo)
09. Dark Witch Music Episode: Rudymical (Circle)
10. ACA NeoGeo: Metal Slug 3 (Hamster)
11. World of Goo (Tomorrow Corporation)
12. ACA NeoGeo: The King of Fighters '98 (Hamster)
11. Blaster Master Zero (Inti Creates/Sunsoft)
12. ACA NeoGeo: The King of Fighters '98
13. ACA NeoGeo: Metal Slug 3 (Hamster)
14. ACA NeoGeo: Garou: Mark of the Wolves (Hamster)
15. Blaster Master Zero (Inti Creates/Sunsoft)
Well, honestly: looking at the rumor, it does make sense to me.
it's not that they are ruling out Jpan/portable at all: they are splitting the series "alienating" it only for the West, looking for a growth there with different key aspects, paid by an hardware house to partially fund the game (using engines already running on that very succesfull hardware), while continuing "banking" on the safest side of things with a portable "normal" titles on a console that is also portable, and probably succesfull in Japan
theprodigy
Member
Given Capcom's track record, that just makes it all the more believable!
This is what i was thinking as well, although in the scenario where Sony paid money to get the MH series on their platform, they'd want the main series (unless they specifically paid for a spin off, even an AAA one, but that's not what the rumor suggests).
There's also another thing that sounds off:
Capcom: "Hey Nintendo, RAM is too low on Switch, care to upgrade that to a more acceptable amount?"
Nintendo: "Sure, here's 4GB"
Capcom: "Ok thanks for listening, enjoy MH exclusively on PS4 now. Bye idiots!"
This is a more believable scenario, yeah.
EDIT: the timing also makes me think if this is that "third party partner game" Nintendo asked to be released quickly (i was thinking to either MH or DQXI).
OfficerRaichu15
Member
I really wouldn't understand why would Sony pay that much money for MH5 exclusivity?
That wouldn't make sense especially when they could have done that on Vita?
I'm sill thinking it will be PS4/Switch and maybe PC down the line.
That wouldn't make sense especially when they could have done that on Vita?
I'm sill thinking it will be PS4/Switch and maybe PC down the line.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
I'd guess first half 2018.
Animal Crossing and Splatoon are made by different teams, although they're both under Nogami. Splatoon was done by a different group of people than New Leaf/Happy Home Designer were, so Splatoon 2 shouldn't have too much of an effect on Animal Crossing Switch's production schedule.
but that person got the date of the direct, and the name xx( which is called double cross), both of them are hard to guess, especially the double cross
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Also the person leaking is a secondhand source.
The XX switch port doesn't seem to actually be mentioned.
Sony is that desperate to pay Capcom a lot of money to make an streamlined MH, locking out the Switch, but at the same time the main team can make a traditional MH game.
Who is making the PS4 game?
Because even on 3DS, hundreds of people worked on MH4.
The rumor doesn't make any sense.
Who is making the PS4 game?
Because even on 3DS, hundreds of people worked on MH4.
The rumor doesn't make any sense.
Putting the tinfoil hat on, perhaps Sony are desperate in ensuring that the PS4 is a success in Japan. Securing MH in theory would give them an edge in the market, which is currently one of the weakest when it comes to PS4 sales.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Console MH don't sell particularly well in Japan. MH wouldn't actually do anything to change the PS4 fortunes in Japan and I'm pretty sure Sony would know this.
The switch port of XX isn't actually mentioned anywhere in the rumour the thread. I assume that was a case of chinese whispers.
Throw it in with all the other switch launch rumors.
Father_Brain
Banned
What leads you to think this, other than the 4chan rumor from last year?
(the "Western-styled" part, not PS4, which I agree has a very good chance of happening in the future)
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Oh boy if MH5 is a PS4 exclusive haha
Capcom's statements, the movie coming out. Just seems like something they would try.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
According to that rumour it wouldn't be PS4 exclusive but cross platform. Which makes it seem highly unlikely (because why would anyone pay for something that's not console exclusive considering the game won't sell all the much in Japan).
The fact that MHXX is getting a Switch version and not a PS4 version would make me think it's unlikely at this point. MHXX Switch is clearly there to build the userbase.
Yoru no Nai Kuni 2 (Nights of Azure 2) finally gets a release date after a long delay. It's coming out on August 31, 2017 for PS4 and Vita. No info about Switch version though, maybe it'll be announced in the next Nintendo Direct.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B01KWYZPS0/
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B01KWYZQUC/
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B01KWYZPS0/
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B01KWYZQUC/
Principate
Saint Titanfall
At which point because in the thread it's mentioned in it's not stated so that facet must have been a in a different thread (best case scenario by the same guy but it coud easily be a different guy).
I'm fine with MH5 being a ps4 exclusive though, but imagine if I'm a ps4-only user,hoping for a true console monster hunter only to receive a generic open world action game with a monster hunter name being put on, that's just................. ugh
Father_Brain
Banned
It would have been a lot more plausible earlier this decade, when they were in their peak westaboo phase.
After their various failures from that initiative, though, I would think they would have enough sense to conclude that simply taking the series multiplatform is likely to be more effective, not to mention less expensive, than chasing after AAA design trends.
I think there's no official announcement from Koei Tecmo about Nights of Azure 2's release date yet, but it'll probably happen pretty soon if this Amazon.co.jp's leak stands. Also, I don't think we can say anything about whether the Switch version releases at the same time for a specific reason: there's no Switch version available to preorder yet. The PS4 and PSV SKUs are on Amazon because preorders for both were opened long ago, when the first release date was announced. We'll have to wait for an official announcement to see if the Switch version comes out at the same time as the others.
Gotdatmoney
Member
Shrug. At this point it doesn't even matter. You're gonna get a ground up MH on the Switch at some point. It's going to vastly outsell the PS4 in the series prime market. There is mo reason to think the series wont be relevant on Switch.
To me MH5 PS4 exclusive is just Capcom not knowing what they are doing but that's different from meltdown territory. Like Gaf will meltdown and shit but it wont be a big deal because with XX Switch you know the system is gonna get new MH games.
Yall need to stop with the Pokemon Stars for 2017 predictions, it's not happening. The Switch lineup for the rest of the year was already packed before the MHXX announcement.
Just staph.
Just staph.
But I can see the game being released for the Q4 of the 2017 FY though.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
I'll be happy as long as there's a decent looking MH on PS4, so chances are.....I'll be happy. If you want to play with me, all you have to do send an invite on PSN
Koei cancelled the switch version due to having a big competition in the same month with Rabbids x Mario
RPG_Fanatic
Member
But the rumor specifically says that the PS4 MH would be designed for the west in mind, with the Switch getting the traditional MH that is popular in Japan.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
The rumour contradicts itself. Why Sony be desperate for Japan enough to pay to exclude the switch while getting a western focused MH that's not even exclusive to the PS4 while the switch gets a portable version. Paying good money for this too.
Makes Sony look like total idiots.