Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Wargaming's dev Darold Higa opened on bringing World of Tanks to Switch, depends on the install base:

Everybody is asking me this question and it’s not like we don’t have a lot of Switches in the office. Because World of Tanks is free-to-play and because we don’t have an ‘in’ on that ecosystem we have to see what the install base is. It has to reach a certain install base before we can include it [in our plans]. The way it works is that, because we aren’t selling a retail product, we do need a large number of players to support the cost of implementing the platform.

It’s more just a question of, we have to have an economically viable product. That’s why we have to watch the numbers real closely, and the executive team is always keeping track.

Source: GamesTM (#191)

Don't wait for the install base you idiots. Jump now while you can. Plus, if a million or so a month isn't enough then look elsewhere.

@Spoony_Tech It's not the problem of the hardware install base. It's how many gamers will be willing to download and play this game.

@BLP_Software And what about the triggers?

@Octane The triggers, like any controller when you put them down, rest. The triggers are designed in such a way that when placed on a surface, if youll see, they rest on the raised plastic back, not the actual button or mechanism itself. Furthermore, the shape of the trigger, unlike the DS4, is not only made in a way to ensure it doesn't come into contact with the resting surface, but that it also cant be activated by movement, because as we know, the DS4 rests on the trigger mechanism and its shape means it can be activated if the controller slides backwards.

The joy-con triggers are raised off the surface, and wont activate due to their shape. You'll be fine.

@Octane Your case is much the same as mine, just mines has a slightly different design on the outside. Just place the Switch with the Joy-con attached facing up and your good to go. There's enough space to protect to control sticks and the triggers are at no risk of being damaged. The case is pretty sturdy.

@BLP_Software @OorWullie Yeah, ok. I was just wondering, because it's bit weird having no support underneath the console itself at all. Maybe I'll add a bit of padding myself.

@Octane There is space for some padding, but the controller is designed in a way that it wont activate triggers when you just put the damn thing down (Thanks Sony for that design when using YouTube you morons!).

@Azooooz I'd most likely download the game, but whether or not I'd be willing to pay for in-game purchases is the real question.

@Octane How did you get on with connecting it to your router? I've just been skimming through the forum the past few days and haven't had much time to take part. I had issues connecting mine too and just as I seemed to resolve it my landlord appeared with a new router which connects no problem. My only issue now is, when I'm downloading something it keeps stopping, saying there was an error with download please try again,or something like that. It does my head in, especially as all my games bar FIFA are digital. Sometimes it only download as little as10mb before stopping. For some bizarre reason the Switch doesn't retry to download again on it's own. Now I'm back in the UK using my parents router I'm not having this issue so at least know it's not my Switch. Still, only Nintendo devices do I seem to ever have issues connecting to internet.

@OorWullie Haven't tried it, but I'll test it out later tonight on another router and see if that works.

Thinking we'll see new ARMS or Splatoon 2 content announced tomorrow at the NWC.

I think we will see lots of games being played competitively that we wouldn't expect to be played in such a way tomorrow, as well as some competitive games being played.

See, realistic expectations.

@BLP_Software I mean, new content for their big competitive games isn't entirely unrealistic. Not like I'm expecting Smash or something

@IceClimbers Well ARMS has seemingly been written off by most people, so it would have to be either VERY substantial or we can expect just a few smaller things for diehards, and Splatoon 2 has been labelled a slow turn around given how "Apparently" slowly new stages have arrived and how the weapon variety isn't great.

I dunno. I'm not expecting anything, you know? It'll just be a few hours of mindless fun.

Splatoon has sort of gone through all the featured stages at this point, so I would t be surprised if they start teasing new ones.

Splatoon does have a lot of variety though. The only thing is the 'meta' is sort of centralized along Baller, Stingray (Sloshing Machine) and Shooters.

@BLP_Software Well if we look at 2015 NWC on the new and recent front back then, we ended up with:

Pre-show

• Yoshi's Woolly World (new level debut)
• Earthbound Beginnings for Wii U VC

Main event

• Splatoon (game was only a few weeks old)
• Metroid Prime Blast Ball (new reveal)
• MK8 (Tracks were picked from the April DLC)
• Smash Wii U (Shows off the DLC announced and released earlier in the day)
• Super Mario Maker (Shows off how crazy levels could get in their big 2nd half of 2015 game)

So really NWC was a fun way of promoting Wii U and 3DS (the retro games were all on Wii U VC) back then and it'll probably be Switch, 3DS and NES/SNES Classic Mini this time.

@-Green- @Grumblevolcano I'm going to say I expect the next general wave of Splatoon 2 content to be detailed, since all that is out now from the last one, and maybe ARMS V.4.

NBA 2k18 has been patched.

The save corruption from playing offline has reportedly been fixed. Cut scenes are reportedly running flawlessly. Long list of smaller bugs fixed in the patch notes. And I just cancelled the Legend Gold Edition in favor of the regular plain jane $35 BestBuy purchase. Looks like I'm canceling and re-ordering, now that I know it's fixed.

@Octane
Man, I don't know who you are ordering from but I'd find a new supplier given all the issues you've had. Amazon or bust (for me, BestBuy). The amFilm tempered glass screen protectors should work. Your screen would have to be curved in order for them not to work right. But here's a good case. Talk to Jax before you buy any more accessories and I can give you the rundown.

Butterfox Switch Case. Has indentations for joycons so the system lays flat, and has full zipper pouch which can hold a portable battery, wall charger, USB-C cable, portable tripod for charging in tabletop, earbuds, and an amiibo coin if desired. The handle is crucial for portability. You'll find out soon enough how hard it is to carry a cup of coffee, a package and a Switch in a case without a handle, and get your keys out all at the same time.
https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Deluxe-Carrying-Holders-ButterF...

Was just flicking through the WB games site, and came onto the LEGO Ninjago Movie game page.

This was a telling sign:

At least it's above Xbox One?

But seriously, shoved off to the side, almost merging into the Xbox logo.