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Switch Nindies Showcase 28 Feb 2017. 9 AM PT.
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foxuzamaki
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Im really happy that indies can get this much excitement, this is really great for indie developers going forward
McGruber21
Member
Pretty sure they will announce a Yooka-Laylee bundle with the Amiibo (not confirmed yet but pretty sure it's an Amiibo).
I forgot about this! I hope you're right. That will look great next to my Shovel Knight amiibo. The stand just needs to be standard size so it fits in my amiibo cases nicely.
Most late indie game ports on the Vita went on to become the definitive version for me as the other versions were handicapped in retrospect by not being portable. Depends what people want from a version, for me portability beats pretty much everything else, I couldn't care less about achievements. To each their own.
Smiles and Cries
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I did not know Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap was coming to Switch
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I'm worried about how Yooka-Laylee on Switch will turn out, especially if Wii U didn't work at all for them. It'd be nice to get the first footage in this video to assuage my fears. Perhaps I should have asked for a PS4 code and not had to deal with this uncertainty...
Nintendo has treated their "Nindies" separately for a while. They get displayed at different events, get exclusive hands-on events for press (expect "Nindie" write-ups from media this week from an embargoed event from last week), and occasionally get their own Directs or their own designated segments in Directs. For whatever reason, Nintendo promote indie stuff separately. It's pretty rare that you see an indie game promoted alongside the other major games (the current example would be Fast RMX being part of the Switch touring event but no other indies).
We know from Nintendo's announced games that they have enough third-party games coming out in the next few months to show in a Direct. That said, if your point was to reiterate that Switch has less third-party (particularly Western third-party support) than PS4 and Xbox One, then I agree with that undeniable fact.
Nintendo has treated their "Nindies" separately for a while. They get displayed at different events, get exclusive hands-on events for press (expect "Nindie" write-ups from media this week from an embargoed event from last week), and occasionally get their own Directs or their own designated segments in Directs. For whatever reason, Nintendo promote indie stuff separately. It's pretty rare that you see an indie game promoted alongside the other major games (the current example would be Fast RMX being part of the Switch touring event but no other indies).
We know from Nintendo's announced games that they have enough third-party games coming out in the next few months to show in a Direct. That said, if your point was to reiterate that Switch has less third-party (particularly Western third-party support) than PS4 and Xbox One, then I agree with that undeniable fact.
They can't do better than 30fps on PS4, there's good reason to be concerned.
//ARCANUM
Member
Unity implementation on the platform and how it's approached by the programmers is a big factor for Yooka-Laylee.
Milly Osworth
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My excitement for Yooka Laylee is really gone, hopefully that will change.
Quick two player on the go and console like graphics from a handheld are pretty much the main selling points for anyone looking at the device as an upgrade to their 3DS/Vita.
I'm probably carrying my pro controller and grip if I bring the Switch anywhere with me. I usually carry a bag around anyway since I get around with a bicycle. Gotta buy a bunch of indies around mid March - I can imagine finding a nice bench in the park having a beer with someone and playing Fast RMX.
Considering how quickly you are able to port compared to 3DS and Wii U I can imagine the first few months the device will get a ton of indie support, I just hope new Switch owners aren't too busy playing Zelda. I think the information from the Creators Confrence is very relevant as well as the $500 price tag of the dev kit.
this chart shows the of the amount of people needed to finalize a port on the different Nintendo systems.
3DS - 4 people × 4 months
Wii U - 5 people × 3 months
Switch - 2 people × 1 month
Calm Mind
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Trolls out in force this week.
I wouldn't worry too much on that front. Tantalus is working on the Nintendo Switch version.
WhiteWaterM00se
Member
Maybe we will see a Rocket League announcement.
Wait, source?
I might double dip.
Probably not since I can't lobby with people playing in PC. But RL would be a great fit for the switch
I'm hoping for a lot of indie announcements for the future.
Between the form factor and the ease of development, not to mention the excitement from developers, I can't help but feel that the Switch will be such a great platform for indie games.
Honestly, certain announcements for the Switch would make me geek out and I haven't felt that way about the potential for indie games for any platform ever, especially not above AAA support. It just seems like there is so much potential to get excited about.
Between the form factor and the ease of development, not to mention the excitement from developers, I can't help but feel that the Switch will be such a great platform for indie games.
Honestly, certain announcements for the Switch would make me geek out and I haven't felt that way about the potential for indie games for any platform ever, especially not above AAA support. It just seems like there is so much potential to get excited about.
Jonneh3003
Banned
I'm also curious about this, Tantalus are working on the RiME and Sonic Mania ports but I've heard nothing of Yooka Laylee.
I think he's confusing it with Rime. But I could be wrong
Dark Cloud
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Rive is coming now with exclusive expansion.
Crazy so many indie games. I love it. This system is so much better than the Wii U.
Crazy so many indie games. I love it. This system is so much better than the Wii U.
Jonneh3003
Banned
Exclusive expansion eh? No chance of it coming to other versions?
Indie exclusivity always seems strange to me, the 1 month exclusive Shovel Knight campaign is strange too.
Dark Cloud
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http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=231106767
I can understand Shovel Knight. They have a close relationship with Nintendo.
Jonneh3003
Banned
Yeah I suppose Shovel Knight is actually somewhat known for platform exclusive content. Battletoads on Xbox One, Kratos on PS4 and amiibo co-op on Wii U.
I hope we get Bowser or something in the Switch version.
Dark Cloud
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One more day. I wonder if it'll be a live presentation? I remember they did a live Indie presentation one year, but I can't remember where. Maybe Seattle?
casey_contra
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I really hope so. I'm getting physical on PS4, but I really want to play on Nintendo Hardware... it just makes sense haha.
I'm interested to learn more about multiplayer - I actually had a lot of fun with Banjo-Tooie's multiplayer. Having two Joy-Con and being able to play that way would be awesome.
OrbitalBeard
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Undertale
wild wild rice
Member
Can't think of anything bigger tbh.
Edit: But then I remember people claiming that there are segments of the game that would apparently be impossible to replicate on anything that's not a PC.
EndlessFloydian
Member
That Yooka Laylee amiibo would be awesome.
I'd say Rocket League.
Interfectum
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Rocket League (I hope)
But that specific part of the game can be rewritten. It doesn't become exactly the same end game, but it's doable.
They would have to change certain sections for sure. It'd lose some of the charm but I don't think it should be a reason why the game can't be ported.
casey_contra
Member
Ooooh, source?
My bets are Undertale or Rocket League. (I hope Undetale tbh).
Do we know if this presentation will be more like a Treehouse where it shows extended gameplay of indie titles or more like a direct that lasts an hour or so that gives snippets of info and gameplay?
Just trying to decided if I can put this on while I'm on the stairmaster (direct style) or if I should stay at my desk and keep it in a separate tab (treehouse style).
wild wild rice
Member
Good to know. I mean, I know I can play it on my laptop if need be, but I would rather play on a console.
Kingpin Rogers
Member
Rocket League would be a lot more appealing to me if there was a way to play the Switch online whilst travelling but sadly there isn't. I don't know anyone who is getting a Switch so if I were to play Rocket League in portable mode I'd be stuck against the Ai :/
boiled goose
good with gravy
My biggest hesitant with buying indies on Switch is Nintendo's bad and uncertain digital content management.
If I buy digital on steam I know what I'm buying. Games will forever be tied to my account and there whenever I upgrade my pc.
On Nintendo who knows what the fuck it means.
Too uncertain too risky. Would have bought shovel night long ago.
If I buy digital on steam I know what I'm buying. Games will forever be tied to my account and there whenever I upgrade my pc.
On Nintendo who knows what the fuck it means.
Too uncertain too risky. Would have bought shovel night long ago.
UnemployedVillain
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What is wifi?
sir_bumble_bee
Member
Don't some trains and buses have public Wifi nowadays?
I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
OMG OMG ROCKETE LEAGUE CONFIRMED HYYYYYYYPPPEEE!
If it's not Rocket League I'm going to cry. If it is Rocket League I'm still going to cry. Portable Rocket League. It's the stuff of dreams.
Source?
You can hotspot via your phone as well, providing you have 4G You should be fine in a pinch.
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