Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

I think there's no way to tell either way who's doing it just yet. Safe to say I'm super excited for this, Bethesda has done wonders for Nintendo this generation.

I think Fallout 76 will be a definite no for Switch simply because of its online nature.

@Grumblevolcano I am sure if it were to come, it would have been announced by now. But you are right, the online nature would have caused issues but furthermore I think just the scale of the game in terms of size and what is happening would be too troublesome to get working on the Switch's tech.

What's the point of paying for the ''online service'' if it means some games still aren't coming because of the ''online nature''? Shouldn't that solve the issue?

I don't understand why the online nature would be a barrier to a Switch release? There are plenty of online games on the Switch already.

@Octane I can answer that, and any question with one simple word...

Nintendo.

I think the argument is that Switch is partially portable, meaning that the system is assumed to be played in environments where there is no Wi-Fi.

This is not my argument, it's just something I heard.

@Harmonie Oh yeah, I think I remember one of the devs of an online game (Destiny 2 maybe?) saying they wouldn't bring the game to the Switch for that reason. The argument doesn't hold any water considering Splatoon 2 is one of the most successful games on the Switch though.

Considering Splatoon 2 thrives despite most of the point being in online battles, I don't think it'd affect fallout 76 fans much

@Knuckles-Fajita Greninja was from an established IP however. Plus, there was no doubt that Pokemon XY would see release, it wasn't exactly experimental.

@link3710 It was experimental in that at the stage they opted for it they had no idea what its moveset would beyond Water Shuriken, leading to a lot of improv, and they didn't know if it would even be popular as it hadn't even been revealed.

So thats quite experimental.

So guys, I have 30 "free" bucks to use on Amazon: what game do you recommend for that price? I like action/adventure. I was thinking maybe the Splatoon expansion, Sonic Mania, or some of the Mega Man stuff. I have most of the other major releases except for Treasure Tracker. Anything else I'm not thinking of?

I'm amazed at how good Dragonball FighterZ is. Now that the network seems to be working, I've put in several hours of fighting action online. I know nothing about these characters or the franchise, but I can tell you this: as a fighting game fan this game really kicks ass.

Anyone who hasn't downloaded the beta should give it a try while it's still live this weekend.

This is an excellent 3rd party game for the Switch and one of the most exciting fighters I've played in awhile. Buying this one for sure.

@Tsurii
That's a bummer. I was lucky enough to play online with a family member. We set up a private one-on-one lobby and battled uninterrupted for hours. I did play a few public matches and found the lobby wait times a bit long, as you wait your turn. But the private matches are ace.

Wowsers. Played a couple of matches this morning and DBFZ is reeeeeally good!

The type of online is different, compare The Division to Splatoon 2 for example. Splatoon 2's online is contained, you get put in a matchmaking lobby, play a match when it's found enough players and then repeat or quit once finished. Meanwhile The Division's online is open after you've done a kind of tutorial area, one giant world where everyone playing is connected without any matchmaking required.

From what I understand Fallout 76 has a similar online environment to The Division, Destiny, Forza Horizon 4, etc. and that's why I think it won't come. Nintendo's online infrastructure even after the paid Switch service goes live probably isn't good enough to handle this type of online experience.

@Knuckles-Fajita oh agreed, but I'm just saying there's a difference between 'will this be popular' and 'will this be released'.

Ah I see. In that case I agree Fallout 76 is unlikely to come to the Switch, but on the other hand, Dragon Quest X is on Switch, and even Wii and Wii U, in Japan. I'm not entirely sure how DQX works but doesn't it have a similar always-online structure?

I don't think the type of online infrastructure would be a barrier for Switch. The reason we're not getting games like The Division and Forza is because they really push the graphics to the extreme and developers aren't willing to risk the time or money to downgrade everything and then port it. That and being constantly online uses more system resources, which are more are limited on Switch when compared to other current consoles.

I'm pretty sure Nintendo's way of doing online in their games would affect third parties...

Okay I just bought Okami HD on the Switch and at the same time, Bomb Chicken while it was on sale in UK eShop. Really excited to play these 2 games, despite still not finishing Octopath Traveler or even starting Ys VIII. My backlog is just growing by the day.