UK-based FUZE Technologies, a company which aims to create tools that make learning and teaching real text based coding easy and accessible, has released some brand new information on their upcoming project for Nintendo Switch.
Aptly named FUZE4 Nintendo Switch, this software will feature a comprehensive selection of tutorial projects to allow users to get to grips with the ins-and-outs of game programming concepts. The FUZE programming language blends the simplicity and immediacy of BASIC, with the power and capability of the likes of high-level programming languages such as Python and C++.
Here are some features from the press release to tell you all about it.
FUZE4 Nintendo Switch is an intuitive and incredibly easy to pick-up application for Nintendo Switch, more than powerful enough to create professional looking games that play beautifully.
Content is king!
Game assets are all the graphics and sounds required to create great looking games. To help new users and even seasoned pros to get started we’re including tens of thousands of game graphics, audio samples and 3D models across, but not limited to, 2D Platform, Racing, RTS & RPG, Puzzle, Shoot-em-ups and Beat-em-up genres. And just in case you run out, you can create your own or even purchase additional game packs directly from the Nintendo e-shop.The bundled assets are currently valued at over $150 and this will only rise as more artists submit their work. With FUZE4 Nintendo Switch retailing at less than £30, this represents incredible value for money. FUZE4 Nintendo Switch will be available Q2 2018 with additional gaming content to be made available via DLC add on packs. Pricing will be confirmed nearer the launch.
More about FUZE & FUZE4 Nintendo Switch
FUZE is first and foremost an educational platform specifically designed to make learning to code as easy and accessible as possible. With FUZE4 Nintendo Switch users can learn, code and play their own games. More than this, they can share with their Nintendo network friends as well as comment and rate their work. Schools can create their own hubs and even share with other schools.
For any budding game programmers out there, this could well be a great way to get hands on and start learning the craft. FUZE has told us that several videos showing it working in the flesh will be revealed in the next month, allowing us to see exactly how the software will run and what you can expect.
Until then, what do you think about a coding educational tool being available on the Switch? It seems like a wonderful idea to us. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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No "E-Shop" written = Physical Release in the Future ?!
Edit: Oh, dang it !
I saw it on the Bottom
They have my interest, one of these days I'll actually get into game design.
This looks great. I own a Switch and my 11 year old son just purchased one as well. We could have a lot of fun here.
I'd have to see the programming interface. I'm guessing it's drag and drop right? Maybe a little like RPGMaker? Or can you can transfer the code between PC and the Switch..
I wonder if they integrate with any of the other teaching code projects out there like Hour of Code or Scratch, because then it'd certainly be interesting for my kids.
I would love to get SmileBASIC for Switch. I just prefer actual programming languages, even though I get that this is probably great for kids.
I'm not sure if it would be possible, but it would be awesome to run my Java projects on Switch.
Interesting. So that would make it a little over $40. I'd like to see a little more of the environment first. Hopefully there will be a way to create your own textures.
@KoopaTheGamer I hope SmileBit gets to work on that. After SmileBASIC launched on WiiU (in Japan), I haven't heard much from them.
Heck yes. Would love to make some pet projects.
I plan on giving this a go. I've always had an interest in coding, this will hopefully give me the nudge I need.
Ooh, very cool. Would be very tempted by this.
It would be kinda cool to learn some coding but I have pretty much the attention span on par with a goldfish, which makes it pretty tough to learn.
RPG Makers and stuff that doesn't really require much memorization is more my alley.
Taken from their website:
Financial donations: If you are feeling particularly generous and would like to support us then any donation will be very gratefully received. You will, for donations from £10 /($14 / €12) and up, receive a free full version of the software for Nintendo Switch and Windows, along with a selection of merchandising items we may have available at the time.
Seems like a steal at £10. If they follow through with the promise of course.
Well, in the day I used to love playing with BASIC on the Spectrum, later I got into a tiny bit of C++ so you can count me on this.
I tinkered with an iOS drag and drop system , forget the name, and I was very satisfying and fun. Good change from just consuming content.
Nice, I'll probably pick this up.
Sweet. My godson just got a Switch for xmas so I'll see about talking to him about this app/game.
i guess this can be used to make a DVD playing app for the Nintendo Switch. the system already has a few USB ports so adding DVD drive support should be easy.
@Kiz3000 Something about this article seemed too good to be true. The fact they're still raising funds makes me think this even more.
@cammy No drag and drop here. This is a text editor, just as in a real world programming environment.
This should not exclude it from kids though! We have been teaching text-based coding to children all over the UK for the past 4 years to great success, using our intuitive and accessible language inspired by BASIC.
@KoopaTheGamer This is by all accounts an actual programming language. No drag and drop here (:
@KIRO You'll definitely like this then!
@masterLEON You will be able to create your own assets in the app. Importing from external however is not likely.
@FUZE4Switch Okay, thank you for the info. I'll keep my eyes open for some footage!
@cammy Additionally, there will be a wide array of tutorial projects and lessons on programming concepts in the base application!
@FUZE4Switch Does the Fuze4 have support for keyboards? I think that's a must.
Also, could it be possible to run the code on wide array of machines, like computers, or is it Switch only?
Just when I though to myself that I needed something new as a gamer, this pops up! I will be picking this up as soon as it shows up in the states.
Interest peaked. I've always wondered if my knowledge of web design would make for a relatively easy transition to game design, so thia may be the way to find out.
This is really ten times as interesting to me as Labo. Now if it supports keyboard, it'll be perfect.
Cya
Raziel-chan
Nice to see some creative apps coming out. This and KORG are musthaves for me.
That's awesome!
Although apps like these make having a browser on the Switch even more necessary.
@KoopaTheGamer can’t speak for FUZE, but I’ve plugged in my mechanical usb keyboard into the Switch and have happily used it for things like entering my internet details, so I don’t see why not....
@FUZE4Switch Thanks for clarifying! And I'll jump in with the others and ask about keyboard support, too.
@KIRO Cool! What brand is it?
@KIRO Yeah, I know that you can use keyboard with Switch's text input screens. But I guess it all depends on the UI of the software.
@masterLEON vortex 40. I need to get the micro usb fixed on the back though.....grrrrrr
Ok I’m on the hook.
Sweet!
Looking forward to this!
Seems interesting. I've dabbled in some game making engines before, but I'm never been fond of text-based coding. I might give this a try.
@FUZE4SWITCH
Is that offer to donate at least $14 and get a copy at launch legit?
My 8 year old son is extremely creative and has expressed a lot of interest in this game.
If I read that correctly, I will be donating immediately.
@kevinlo9 that's a good question! Even if I can't get it for $14 I am still pretty interested in this.
I’ve always wondered if I could make a game. I’ll probably get it and see what happens.
I also really wonder how typing will work. I dislike typing anything on the Switch touchscreen, even a password, it's just not what it is designed for. The Joy-Cons are in the way, the whole thing is too large, etc. I'm also skeptical about external keyboards. Would be nice if the devs could share their side of this. Honestly, I don't yet see why they chose the Switch.
Between this, the upcoming Korg app, and Labo; my Switch is becoming more than just a gaming console. Couldn't be happier with this news, Day1.
@FUZE4Switch I'm a fan of SmileBASIC on 3DS (Petit Computer, or PetiCom) so definitely looking forward to this.
I gotta ask, does it implement Switch's existing USB keyboard support?
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