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Reggie Fils-Aime on the Two Reasons Why Switch Won't Struggle Like Wii U Did
- Thread starter Poetic.Injustice
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I want to contest this, but if Nintendo didn't give people the impression that there was more to the game (characters, stages, etc...) then that's there problem. The literally could say "we'll be showing off more characters, stages, and gameplay modes before launch" and that would be enough... I think.
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
I mean, I figure it must be reasonably close if they're going to announce it as a 2017 title right now. It might not hit worldwide, but I think there's at least a 50% chance it hits in Japan this year.
My only mistake was engaging you in the first place since your only examples of a confusing message apparently center around the finer details of an optional accessory.
For all of Nintendo's undeniable first party quality the machine will never have any substantial third party support.
I mean the fact their talking up Skyrim is actually embarrassing. Not that the game is rubbish but it's an old game that yes while nice to have should not be anywhere near your launch material, I mean if this is the level of support owners can expect off third parties than lol
Lol yea I remember the first Splatoon was suppose to sale worst then The Wonderful 101 according to some people on here lol
How can you say that when we barley seen much of it? When we first say the first Splatoon all we say was the basic multiplayer parts.
Splatoon 2 already has better graphics, new maps, new weapon mechanics, will have real offline multiplayer, plus new story mode, and suppose to have Octilings playable.
That sounds like a part 2 to me
JosephManderley
Member
Sometimes I read these threads and I wonder where people get the time and money to play all the games they supposedly want?
I have probably never bought more than a dozen games a year (1 a month average) in my life.
Already I'm looking at:
March: Bomberman with the console, Zelda end of month on payday.
April: Mario Kart
May - August: Arms, Splatoon 2, Puyo Puyo Tetris (more for my wife as she likes puzzle games) I'll probably get a couple of EShop / VC games as well over the summer.
September: Skyrim (I've not played it before)
Then we are probably close to Mario and possibly Pokemon...
I'm happy with that, think it will keep me entertained nicely. I was a little disappointed when I watched the conference, before I saw that Bomberman and Arms would be fun multiplayer games I can play with my wife. Now I've decided I want those, the first few months seem decent.
I have probably never bought more than a dozen games a year (1 a month average) in my life.
Already I'm looking at:
March: Bomberman with the console, Zelda end of month on payday.
April: Mario Kart
May - August: Arms, Splatoon 2, Puyo Puyo Tetris (more for my wife as she likes puzzle games) I'll probably get a couple of EShop / VC games as well over the summer.
September: Skyrim (I've not played it before)
Then we are probably close to Mario and possibly Pokemon...
I'm happy with that, think it will keep me entertained nicely. I was a little disappointed when I watched the conference, before I saw that Bomberman and Arms would be fun multiplayer games I can play with my wife. Now I've decided I want those, the first few months seem decent.
Mockingbird
Member
Probably facebook messenger.
Truly the post truth era.
GuitarAtomik
Member
To be fair, they did kind of say this. That said, I just listened to the Waypoint podcast episode where they talked about their Switch hands on and both Austin and Danielle who played Arms seemed surprised it's being listed at $60. So yeah, I don't think they've sufficiently communicated how much content we can expect.
Spiral Insanity
Banned
Kind of funny he says they have done a better job communicating what it is.
We are weeks away from launch and don't know anything substantial about Online, Virtual Console, the OS and its services, ...
We are weeks away from launch and don't know anything substantial about Online, Virtual Console, the OS and its services, ...
The12thGripper
Member
How I look at it right now:
March: Zelda
April: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
May: ARMS
June: Splatoon 2
July: ?
August: ?
September: Fire Emblem Warriors
October: Pokemon
November: Smash/Super Mario Odyssey
December: Xenoblade 2
NoA doesn't usually release anything in August but I'm sure there's stuff that they haven't announced that could be out in the summer.
whalleywhat
Member
"hey bro, could you hook me a few slices? huh? your doing WHAT now?"
Alebrije
Member
This gives me hope for a Fallout New Vegas port. Ports from good old games are welcome. But being real yep not getting Dishonored 2 or Watchdogs 2 on Switch just tell you what kind of support Switch will have.
Let's hope they saved surprises for E3.
I must be out of touch because I can't for the life of me understand why anyone thinks Arms looks like it would be fun for more than 5 minutes.
Crazyorloco
Member
Yeah Overwatch would've been amazing to have on the system...and a portable version. That's perfect. I get a feeling Blizzard does have something for the Switch based on their twitter. We'll see.
Memorabilia
Member
I mean, I agree with you for the most part. But I do have to say being able to play Skyrim on a handheld/tablet is pretty fuckin cool. I'll pick it up when the price tanks just to have on family or work trips. But, as far as it being pushed as a potential system seller / proof the Switch "now has 3rd party support"...yeah, that's definitely a stretch. I'm not sure how many people will care about "mobile Skyrim" like I do.
Louis Cyphre
Banned
How about we come back this time next year with all the release dates and see exactly this wealth of content that was actually released. It's easy to make projections, it's a whole other matter of when games get shipped.
I wouldn't mind if it was budget price (do we even know if its the remastered version or not?) but $60 is pushing it.
Reggie actually said something exactly like this recently, but it involved Mother 3 and Metroid.
While that's true I really think Nintendo is gonna have issues with ppl looking at it as a handheld first.
His first reason isn't so clear IMO.
And that's no problem because it will sell well anyway.
Nothing in June, Splatoon 2 in August. FE Warriors seems a ways away at this point, though.
KingHenrik30
Member
His high school buddies are calling him about switch but didn't call him about the original Wii?
Not the only example, just one that came to my head first. But man this is getting pretty embarrassing for you.
I'm getting a ton of millage out of this gif today.
This handheld first/console first is something only people in message boards care about. Regular people see a thingie where they can play on the TV and on the go and that's it.
SunBroDave
Member
The Switch is going to end up just like the Wii U. A device that's only good for playing Mario and Zelda titles will never be enough to win the market.
Yep, Overwatch, or Destiny, or something along those lines would have gone a long way.
It's weird, the more I think about that reveal trailer vs. the January conference, it's like two different systems.
icecold1983
Member
id take uncharted 4 as well. it might not even outsell halo 5.
when it comes to future games
god of war
gran turismo
the lost legacy
ff7 remake
cubicle47b
Member
You say that like it's a bad thing. Nintendo portables are market leaders.
If my list (composed of at least three ports and a game likely in development), then Nintendo really needs help.
While I think the conference was definitely a misstep, I don't think it messed with any of the initial branding. Highlighting the features, doesn't detract from the streamlined message of the first video.
Now how they follow that up is a different story
ronaldthump
Member
People saying there's no drought when after the june game comes out there's nothing between then til mario in winter. there will be 3-4 months where the switch won't have a big title out.
well Reggie is PR so he'll say anything. Sell ice to an eskimo.
well Reggie is PR so he'll say anything. Sell ice to an eskimo.
Alebrije
Member
More like this :
March :Zelda
April : Mario K 8 deluxe delayed to Holidays (please understand )
June : Splatoon 2 delayed to January 2017 (please understand ) instead ARMS
July : Minecraft
August : Pikmin 4
September : nothing
Octuber : it's fukingnothing.gif
November : super Mario Odyssey delayed ( A delayed game is eventually good but a rushed game is forever bad, please understand ) no new release date.
December : Skyrim
Spieler Eins
Member
Imaginary release lineups that have each month filled with "realistic" predictions. Boy that sure never backfired on WiiU (...except pretty much every year turned into drought land despite "safe" predictions based on empty promises).
Inability to clearly communicated what was wrong with the Wii u does not inspire confidence.
Not does the fact that the switch ISNT clear and simple inspire it either. They throw on the joy cons and give us 5 different control options right out the gate. It's gonna be Wii u all over again where everything except the standard controls are forgotten about in a year and we're left with a console that's too expensive to bring down to a reasonable price for what it is.
Not does the fact that the switch ISNT clear and simple inspire it either. They throw on the joy cons and give us 5 different control options right out the gate. It's gonna be Wii u all over again where everything except the standard controls are forgotten about in a year and we're left with a console that's too expensive to bring down to a reasonable price for what it is.
I think it's really what they need to go for, yeah. Switch has the opportunity to fill a slightly lower end niche that the PS4 and XO go beyond, and the portable niche those can't do. If Nintendo can leverage that and get the (largely Japanese) support that their handhelds do, it could end up putting them in a good situation.
Who's to say though. Depends on whether devs think of Switch as a valid new portable system, or if they just all flock to mobile and act like handhelds are dead.
Boy Wander
Member
I'd wager there's an Animal Crossing game coming at some point to tie-in with the mobile game. Wouldn't be surprised to see a Pikmin game later this year also.
What do you guys think is a reasonable release schedule for Switch (First Party) given that they can pretty much focus on one device - a game a month?
Zelda and Mario Kart are ports.
The main problem isn't the game lineup, although it is clear the console lacks real 3rd-party support. The main issue is that the console and all of its accessories are fucking overpriced. The Switch is now launching 3 years late in this generation with less powerful hardware and is being sold at the same price than the competition which include a triple-A game. Zelda looks really good, but is that enough to convince non-hardcore Nintendo fans to jump in ? I don't think it is honestly. Also, the console should have been presented as a handheld system that you can hook-up to your TV when you're home instead of the other way around. Still, the price would have remained an issue.
Fox Mulder
Member
It's another Nintendo console launch. The same droughts and the same promises. Diehards and scalpers will make it sell out initially, but why would anyone else care until at least the holidays.
Yep I keep seeing a post with persona 5 on there....is any of this confirmed or is it tales from gafs ass?
Also I agree ARMS is looking over priced. People need to understand not everywhere is america. ARMS is $80 + tax in Canada and the system is $400 + tax.
The value does not seem to be there