Is the Switch even out in China ? This was the weirdest announcement from the Direct, like, isn't that supposed to be a super-huge deal to have a console exclusive Tencent game ?
Yeah,Minecraft retail version would be a perfect title for holiday,it's still weird that it's not going to be released this december.But if it is goig to be released in January next year,it could also be a good spring title along with KirbyThat's one thing that looked a good possibility for December. Since it wasn't announced today it likely goes for next year.
Maybe we must say good bye to Mario & Sonic series, at least for these Olympics.
Is the Switch even out in China ? This was the weirdest announcement from the Direct, like, isn't that supposed to be a super-huge deal to have a console exclusive Tencent game ?
Is the Switch even out in China ? This was the weirdest announcement from the Direct, like, isn't that supposed to be a super-huge deal to have a console exclusive Tencent game ?
Is the Switch even out in China ? This was the weirdest announcement from the Direct, like, isn't that supposed to be a super-huge deal to have a console exclusive Tencent game ?
Indeed it is very massive in China, but the one in China itself is essentially a separate entity from Arena of Valor. The base gameplay is the same of course, but I would be surprised if they were able to find a way to tap into the much larger userbase in China. If not, why play this over LoL or even the version of AoV already on smartphones?I mean, yes, that why I said it was important. Nirolak can give exact numbers if necessary (and I think he did for the thread about it) but this game is massive.
And while its not LoL for Korea/EU/NA, it is a good game to have to potentially tap such a big market.
Indeed it is very massive in China, but the one in China itself is essentially a separate entity from Arena of Valor. The base gameplay is the same of course, but I would be surprised if they were able to find a way to tap into the much larger userbase in China. If not, why play this over LoL or even the version of AoV already on smartphones?
Having a big game to tap a market is better than having no game to tap a market, that was my overall point.
And Switch has seemingly found an audience receptive to mobile games, so someone wants these options.
And I'm inclined to agree, it's just this particular title seems like it will be something of a niche item, especially compared to what Tencent is doing with it domestically.
Regardless, I'll be happy if I can just finally play it with proper controls.
On the topic of Japan and devs.
I genuinely have no idea what Capcom is doing at this point, this is now beyond "oh we weren't prepared". Bethesda is porting over two (three?) major AAA games, sports games are showing up, we're seeing SE ramp up and even brought over the Phyre DQB1 (Octopath's demo is sublime), and outside of Bamco we're seeing most of the market slowly showing up on the Switch. But then I look at Capcom, and I have no idea what is even going on any more. Neither of the Collections (still) and Okami is missing it too.
If MHW is delayed, I am just going to assume the company has no resources left at this point.
Maybe Nintendo wants to tackle the SEA market,not only China,but Arena of Valor is actually a really famous mobile game in my country,they could use that game to attract mobile users to the console
Even ignoring the Switch, L5 and Capcom stand out for not so good reasons.Yeah not to beat a dead horse, but Capcom and Level 5 are really standing out. Although I can kind of see where Level 5 is coming from since I assume most of the 3DS audience hasn't transitioned over yet. Like you say, the Capcom stuff seem like no brainers and nothing that would require any sort of insane commitment to the system.
They didn't launch in Korea?Hong Kong Switch doesn't even have Chinese UI. Gog knows when Nintendo will be ready for mainland China and Korea.
Yeah not to beat a dead horse, but Capcom and Level 5 are really standing out. Although I can kind of see where Level 5 is coming from since I assume most of the 3DS audience hasn't transitioned over yet. Like you say, the Capcom stuff seem like no brainers and nothing that would require any sort of insane commitment to the system.
There's little to no incentive for the people playing it on phones to drop whatever a switch costs in their country to play the same game though... everyone owns a phone and the game is made around touch controls anyway.Maybe Nintendo wants to tackle the SEA market,not only China,but Arena of Valor is actually a really famous mobile game in my country,they could use that game to attract mobile users to the console
Yeah not to beat a dead horse, but Capcom and Level 5 are really standing out. Although I can kind of see where Level 5 is coming from since I assume most of the 3DS audience hasn't transitioned over yet. Like you say, the Capcom stuff seem like no brainers and nothing that would require any sort of insane commitment to the system.
They didn't launch in Korea?
I thought they actually did Korean stuff.
Pokémon does a bunch of stuff in Korea.
They didn't launch in Korea?
I thought they actually did Korean stuff.
Pokémon does a bunch of stuff in Korea.
For me the only missing thing was Minecraft retail version.
They said they will open them today.
Is Nintendo going to have games in H1 other than Yoshi and Kirby?
Cutting it a little close here...
Not sure they can keep up the momentum with just Yoshi and Kirby.
Odds on Nirolak being right about whatever this years expected Tales of showing up Sony's TGS presser went up significantly.
Kirby + Japan = success. Also expect a Direct early into next year to do much as this one did, outlining the remainder (start) of the year.
Is Nintendo going to have games in H1 other than Yoshi and Kirby?
Cutting it a little close here...
Maybe it will be like Mario+Rabbids and get announced 3 months prior to release (except this time, it's not leaked for 8 months beforehand).
Not sure they can keep up the momentum with just Yoshi and Kirby.
so, after the Direct, would you guys share your mind about Japanese third parties on Switch?
My take on the matter is well known and after today...
Oh, so says Kirby
My take is the same as it always was. Japanese third parties will eventually target Switch as their primary platform because they can't afford not to.
All other concerns are inconsequential in the face of that simple fact.
Is Nintendo going to have games in H1 other than Yoshi and Kirby?
Cutting it a little close here...
Maybe it will be like Mario+Rabbids and get announced 3 months prior to release (except this time, it's not leaked for 8 months beforehand).
Not sure they can keep up the momentum with just Yoshi and Kirby.
Idk,it's just my speculation,that's all lolThere's little to no incentive for the people playing it on phones to drop whatever a switch costs in their country to play the same game though... everyone owns a phone and the game is made around touch controls anyway.
The series is a consistently strong seller in japan, and targets a demographic that is still likely not all-in on the Switch so it can help maintain a good momentum for growing diverse audiences.
Yoshi is similar but a weaker brand.
Seeing DQB1 on Phyre getting ported to the Switch says a lot.
Kirby is launching before Yoshi, I'm surprised.
How far out is Dragon Quest Builders 2 if they are porting Builders 1 and it isn't reaching til 2018?
The new Fire Emblem could be an early/Spring 2018 game. Hopefully a worldwide release.
Am I the only one shocked that they didn't show off BOTW DLC pack 2?
I thought that was a lock for this direct but nothing.
check a few posts above you
Hahaha missed your post.
I wonder if they'll do another direct near the end of the year where they show off DLC 2 and early 2018 titles.
Zelda DLC is probably still in heavy development.
Switch isn't officially released in mainland china but there is heaps of stock in all the electronic malls. I've seen quite a few people on the subway and even a dude on the street in shanghai playing switch.
Oh that was Builders 1? I didn't even realise.