Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

Full cross-platform play is now live in Rocket League (PC, PS4, XB1 and Switch).

Also of note is the next update has cross-platform parties.

@Knuckles-Fajita Well, I said it was just a theory. The thing is, again, besides me, all of us can come up with possible scenarios, but no one really knows, other than the fact that (in general) companies don't do things for nothing, so there simply MUST be a reason.

But personally, I'm not too bothered by it. As long as it isn't canceled, because that would be the only scenario that actually would bother me...

@Grumblevolcano wow that is such good news. We don't play too much Rocket League anymore but this may compelle me to start back up, was one of the best "free" games ever released on PS plus. Hopefully this becomes more standard next gen!

Nice to see Sony catch up.

Now why should i praise them for something they should have nearly two years ago?

I don't even want Freebies from PS+ 🙄
Their freebies games are 100% Suck and mostly i hate them so much.

It's official. The new term for not liking something is 100% suck.

I actually legitimately like it.

@JackEatsSparrows
Dont know dude.

I typed it in the inflation calculator. It said $35 for 2014.

@Grumblevolcano

Sure. But so does even a little bit of added value, of which you cant ignore while ONLY focusing on $35 increase.

I can promise you, if Switch is breaking world records at $300 with no game, its gonna do JUST FINE at $250 with a game.

@Anti-Matter lol what's funny is your favorite game Portal Knights is a freebie for this month haha

@redd214
But, since i have Portal Knights Switch version despite with some downgrades, i still fond with Switch version rather than PS4 version lately.

But once my PS4 has been sold, so does with my all ps4 games.

I'm glad I tried Rocket League when it first became a PS+ freebie instead of wasting money on it.

Pretty cool to hear about crossplay between all the major platforms, though.

@JaxonH Faulty internets goblins. It's the only reasonable conclusion They are 100% suck.

I still regret purchasing Rocket League, even though it was on sale. I can't wrap my head around the controls and physics personally. I always wiff the ball when I head straight to it. Ah well, at least it was only $15.

@EvilLucario it takes time getting use to the controls. It took me around 10 hours then I started getting in to it. I know. I’m a Slow learner but it’s a great game and the online is great. This game is always on sale and a must for switch

@Ralizah Naw man, Kirby is definitely number two on the U. Loved that game lol.

That should give the active player base on all platforms a nice boost.

Sony is moving at a glacial pace on this topic though. Cross progression is just as, if not more important than cross play.

@Octane Kirby and the Rainbow Curse?

...whatever floats your boat.

Props to Sony on reversing their cross play stance.

Seriously. Credit where credit’s due.

I kept telling people cross play is the future. And it DOES matter. At the time Sony was not allowing it though all I heard from Sony fans was “oh you’re just overblowing it, nobody cares about cross play, etc etc”. But it very much does matter, and it really is the future we’ve been waiting for.

I mean, think about it. We are reaching a point where you can play a video game with anyone no matter what system they own... really think about how awesome that is. Think back to the 6th generation, the 7th generation, and how we used to talk about how awesome it would be if one day, everyone could play together regardless of platform. I know I used to think about that kind of thing even before I was into online games. Because even if it wasn’t me, everyone had friends who played online. And the very first question people always asked was, “but what system do you have?”

But most of all, credit to Microsoft for spearheading this pro consumer policy in the first place. I don’t care if they were only doing it to get a leg up on Sony. The fact is they did it, and in doing so they have forced Sony’s hand. And with Nintendo on board too (who woulda thought that day would come), the hurdle has been overcome. The crossplay future has begun.

@JaxonH Last place in the console wars usually forces companies to make some pretty consumer friendly decisions. I agree, cross play is really important for the hobby. (Now Nintendo need to make sure they have hardware capable of playing with others.)

Is Rocket League the first game to achieve such a unification of platforms? If so, that's pretty groundbreaking for an indie. And it's a game that will go down as a classic for years to come which should not be dismissed easily.

@gcunit Fortnite was first. Rocket League is the second.

And I get what @JaxonH is saying, but much like YouTube policy changes by Nintendo, I won't applaud something they should have done at first. I mean it's nice ya did it. Better late than never.

But you aint getting credit for saying "oh fine" after dragging your heels.