Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Might be something, might not be something, but definitely worth giving it a look: https://twitter.com/nibellion/status/906519536278675456

"A direct is rumoured to air on the 13th of September"

More importantly, this gives us the opportunity to further validate the LA Noire leaker... If he's right about this too, I think it's safe to say we should start taking whatever he says very seriously

It sounds about right about Direct timing, stuff like this are needed:

• Super Mario Odyssey special edition (they did it for BotW I doubt they'll skip their other massive 2017 game)
• New content for existing games (e.g. Champions Ballad DLC, ARMS update, Splatoon 2 update)
• Xenoblade 2 release date (if the game is still coming in 2017, time is running out)
• 3rd party stuff, especially Skyrim release date
• Nindies stuff
• 3DS multiplayer Kirby game
• Maybe a sneak peak into 2018 like the paid online service

@DarthNocturnal Yeah, show off Star Fox 2 gameplay and remind everyone it's exclusive to the SNES Classic.

@JaxonH That guy also talked about the Switch OS/UI being purposely minimalistic well before launch too.

The timing seems about right for the usual fall Direct.

• Give the rundown for the fall Switch and 3DS games, giving release date for the games that need it (Xenoblade 2, Skyrim, Rocket League, Payday 2, Monopoly).
• New trailer for Super Mario Odyssey
• New trailer for Xenoblade 2
• Talk about updates for existing games (Zelda and Mario + Rabbids DLC, ARMS update, Splatoon 2 update)
• Reveal that damn Kirby 3DS game
• Give an early look at early 2018
• Maybe reveal a 1st party eShop title for this fall? (Pushmo, Mario vs Donkey Kong, etc)

Sounds like a solid Direct to me, even if there isn't much in the way of reveals.

I think we are going to get a fps announced. Surely some company out there has carried out a market map and seen the gaping hole! Come on Blizzard. I'm rooting for ya.

@GrailUK Did you forget about PayDay 2?

@GrailUK Traditionally how well does FPS games do on Nintendo systems without going all the way back to Goldeneye and Perfect Dark?

It's painful how much of a fit Overwatch is for the Switch. I would definitely buy it again just to have it portable.

I also wonder... Diablo III (plus expansions) would be AWESOME. Diablo III on the other consoles was received really well, and Blizz is still supporting the heck out of it.

For both games, console versions already exist, so it's not like they're bringing something over from scratch. It's very plausible that something is well along in development.

@UmniKnight Yes...yes I did lol

@FragRed Timesplitters was arguably the best version. Erm...Wii and WiiU were...umm...the Wii and WiiU. Switch is attracting more conventional games so I think an FPS could very well succeed on the system.

I wouldn't count on Overwatch: http://nintendoeverything.com/overwatch-director-on-challenge...

“I think the problem is, we’ve really targeted our min spec in a way that we would have to revisit performance and how to get on that platform. And also, it’s already challenging right now maintaining three platforms and patching simultaneously, which is something that we’ve finally been able to achieve.”

“Our first couple of patches would come out on PC first and then later on the consoles. And a lot of that is because you’re working with Microsoft and Sony, and you want to be compliant to their ecosystems. Adding a third ecosystem to that just adds a lot of complexity for us, as well.”

“But I always like to tell people we’re very open-minded about what platforms we could be on. Just because we’re not on a platform right now, it doesn’t mean we won’t reconsider it in the future, so we stay aware of all these things.”

I would LOVE to have Overwatch on the Switch, as I am now getting interested in the game. I think it is time for me to try something new!

We'll get an FPS... holiday 2018 when the next Call of Duty drops. Activision will have held back nearly 2 years before releasing their cash cow, but they will eventually release it, barring Swirch suddenly stops selling (which isn't gonna happen, not at this poin

@JaxonH I don't think we will get a Call of Duty that is the same as the PS4 and Xbox One, if they do release one for the Switch it will be a spinoff game or something like they did with the Wii era.

@JaxonH Heh, considering how both Activision and Blizzard are towards Switch, I wouldn't count on it... PayDay 2 was a real surprise already, and it's been complete silence surrounding that one.

@GrailUK I guess there is that indie game coming out, Murphies Law which is an FPS if you count that game.

@UmniKnight
considering how both Activision and Blizzard are towards Switch

I'll tell you how they are toward Switch... they're reluctantly holding out to ensure it's a success. Which is understandable given Wii U.

But there comes a point where every company will hold a meeting and say ok, this sysfem is clearly popular, clearly not slowing down. What can we do to profit from it...

@JaxonH And even then, they'll look at the PS4/Xbox One, think about Switch porting, look at the cartridge situation, think about the Switch user-base and what sells and say "This isn't a thing we can do."

No company can be given any ounce of faith, unless they've explicitly stated and shown otherwise. NIS/NISA is the only one so far to have come forward, and pledge full support. AFTER JUST DISGAEA FING 5!