Topic: The Nintendo Switch Thread

@JaxonH I used to think that but EA's sudden change from bad FIFA ports and EA published indie games to bringing stuff like Burnout Paradise and Crysis makes me think Activision may expand further too.

I still think a Kingdom Hearts collection before Switch kicks the bucket would sell millions and millions of copies, even if it didn't include the most recent game (and probably wouldn't).

There’s a lot of games that everyone knows would do insanely well. Yet those are the games they specifically hold back and ensure never come.

We’ll see what the future holds over the next 3 years. But the fact they haven’t even put KH on PC, much less Switch, is just another one of those head scratching decisions where you honestly start to wonder what’s going on behind the scenes, and what incentives are being provided to ensure these games never come to the systems where they might outperform. Because it sure seems like anytime a game might perform better on PC or Switch, those are the systems selectively omitted.

Not that I was ever much of a KH fan tbh. I like them, don’t get me wrong, but not on my top 100 list as it seemingly is for some. Even so, they’re such a good fit the only natural response to a potential Switch port is “duh”.

@JaxonH Honestly, in regards to KH, I'd assume the games are coming to Switch. Nomura's interviews basically stated that they were cutting things so close to the edge with KH3 that they could only spare manpower for the XB1 port at the time and they'd reevaluate after launch. I'd wager we'll see them on PC/Switch sometime this year, probably right around the time they announce that new spinoff they've been hinting at.

@NintendoWiiDS The main thing they really need to do is expand the world building aspects. Star Fox keeps looping the same plot because, quite frankly, they haven't built the world out enough to support much in terms of new story.

@link3710 Exactly, because any attempt at fleshing out the Star Fox universe was rebooted back to its origins. With the right developer, they could truly create an experience that stands tall with the legacy of Star Fox 64. I mean, just seeing the cutscenes of Starlink with Team Star Fox and Star Wolf rendered at such a high fidelity and animated with such care makes the nostalgic mouth-flapping of Zero seem to pale in comparison. It’s somewhat humorous that Slippy salivating over Corneria cake is the most effort that has been placed into Star Fox’s presentation in ages.

@NintendoWiiDS

Star Fox? Give it to Treasure and I have no doubt you have another gem.

The only bad experience I had swapping games with my best friend was when he lost my copy of Final Fantasy IV (gba).

Of course, I got to keep his copy of Resident Evil DS. So it wasn't that bad for a 'permanent trade'.

On the flip side, I have Resident Evil 3, F-Zero GX and Wind Waker for the Game Cube only because my brother never returned them to his friends.

Funny thing about F-Zero, neither of us actually liked it that much, and his friend never actually asked for it afterwards.

I hardly let anybody borrow my things over the years and in most cases, they have gone missing or they were never returned.

If somebody wants something of mine, I'd rather give them a gift rather than let them borrow it.

I loved Resident Evil DS. Went into it blind since it was a Christmas gift and loved how it manages to be even cheesier than the main games. I also liked some of the touch screen puzzles too

I personally find it to be the best way to experience the first game. (Not counting the remake of course, they're very different games).

Like seriously, you always have the knife equiped as a sub weapon, and you can skip loading screens. That's great.

@Link-Hero
Wow, that's...kinda sad. Sorry, man.

@JaxonH With KH collections appearing on XB1 earlier this year, I think those collections on Switch is pretty much all but guaranteed at this point. PC probably not because PC is infamously known for mods and Disney is very protective of their IPs.

@Grumblevolcano
Has Disney ever officially made a statement about not wanting their games on PC for that reason? It sounds plausible, but I’m just curious if there’s any evidence behind that theory.

It does seem strange that they would have all their Final Fantasy games on PC but not KH. But then again Star Wars is on PC, and that’s owned by Disney.

There's plenty of Disney games on Steam and GOG, why would they suddenly start caring about the modding community for KH, and not something more like Disneyland Adventures or Star Wars Fallen Order?

@Bananebrot That would be amazing, especially with their work on Sin & Punishment on the Wii. I love Platinum Games and I’m just surprised that we didn’t receive a more bombastic reimagining with them developing Zero and all

@Link-Hero I think he meant the lack of trust that you wouldn't even consider doing equal trades with anyone.

@Link-Hero @link3710
Yea, kind of like...all of it. I'm genuinely sorry you didn't have many friends growing up, and you seem extremely hesitant to trust anyone. A lot of good people out there and opportunities. Some may burn you, sure, but others won't.

Maybe this is a bad time to mention I kept my friend's copy of FF Tactics...lol

Definitely not the time to mention that, @rallydefault .... You know that sort of thing really should be a prison sentence, right?

@BruceCM
Dude, I know. It's actually worth a bit of money lol

I'm the exact same way. I never let anyone borrow anything. Every time I do it gets broken or stolen. I had a good friend borrow a controller and his kid broke it and he had to pay me $60 for a new one.