Let me first say that every game on this planet should have controls that can be customized in every way. Just like on pc. And also give players the choice to change the controls through the system itself like on PS4. There is no good reason to not do this.
It makes “sense” to see the Switch as a second platform due a different kind of machine with less power and some very different exclusives from the other game, from a perspective from the older Nintendo games.
However since the Switch prolly has already sold more then the Xbox most developers and publishers also now know that the more engaging, read: people talking about games online (in-depth). See this website, Youtube, Reddit, Resetera etc.
If you half ass a game or even a port everybody will know it. The people say it online and they will tell and speak about it to their friends and family and thats why maybe a game like FIFA 20 got cut content on the Switch edition. Because EA ( being EA) wanted to capitalize on the fact that Switch was a fast growing console/handheld in the market and want a quick cash-in.
If you want to be a serious publisher on the Switch, then publish your game serious on the platform.
EA just remaster Battlefield Bad Company 2 on Switch (or BF3 or BF4) and you got yourselves a sale. The Switch owners also will have their first good modern-days shooter.
I’d love a good port of this game, played them all 100% even the DLC. These are great games and I’d love go through all this again with my friend who never played a Borderlands game.
@ReaperExTenebris the thing I do not understand is why it is holding Smash players back. Why would it hold them back?
The controller has it flaws yeah, like the (cheapish) C-stick and small D-pad but it seems the majority of the people who like GC-C are content with it the reason being the layout of the ABXY buttons.
@ReaperExTenebris meh, I think the GC controller had some good reasons to use it even nowadays and not only for Smash.
I use an emulator on my pc to play gc games and the way the buttons are organized on the GC-controllers is still printed inside my head even after all those years. And I prefer it that way.
Even though I play PS4 games almost daily and also use the Pro Controller 90% of the time when playing Switch games.
Also why do some people want this “trend” to die out? There are many controllers on the market for the Switch and it is not like Nintendo or other third parties only make GC-style controllers.
Having more options is always better. They do not harm you.
@SeantheDon29 & @Doofenshmirtz but why stop at 30 frames per second. I get that some people really are crying that 30 fps games are unplayable which is not the case. But if everyone is accepting 30 fps on the Switch the chance is higher that devolpers will keep the game on 30 fps.
If you do not notice a difference at 30 frams vs 60 frames per second that is cool, but some people (and not even gamer per se) will notice it. And 60 fps games feel most of the time more responsive then 30 fps.
Back in the day, I have read and seen games running on 10 or maybe less frames per second. These were mostly static games with story telling tho. After that games came with 60 fps on (S)NES etc. We now have games running on 200+ frames on beast PC's.
I get that the Switch is less powerful then the PS4 or Xbox but sometimes it is just a pity that even the most simple games like Overcooked, and many more, run at 30 fps. (Also I know that there are 30 fps games on the PS4/XBOX.
In other words: Yes, I take a stable/locked 30 fps over a not-constant 60 fps, but why would I not prefer a stable/locked 60 fps above it all?
No matter what platform.
Also @cryptologous his comment. There is a reason why most (online) shooters and fighters are 60 fps.
Nintendo sits around with these publishers and they do not seem to care. If they (SEGA/ATLUS) do not bring a game like Persona 5, why is Nintendo being “used”.
People like are you acting like they hold a gun or a knife towards Nintendo.
It is not like Nintendo needs their characters on Smash Ultimate. This mostly PR for obvious reasons. Nintendo gets more money and the publishers and the players get a extra character.
@gamer95 I fully agree with you, the third game and it’s skateboard levels/missions were hell. Not because it was hard but because it is you VS. the camera.
Yeah I think a direct is coming this month. Also rather sooner that later.
Also speaking of rumors: Ryu Hayabusa from Ninja Gaiden is said to be the 4th according to IamShifty.
He has a good “track record” & and up until know everything he said has been 100% correct. ( He said Ken, Incineroar and Isabelle would come to Smash Ultimate and also mention the dlc pass, months prior this was even announced by Sakurai/Nintendo)
Having that said, I look forward of a port of Super Mario 3D world.
Too bad that this is not coming to Switch, would get it on PS4 anyway just for the visuals that would look better ( and throphies). But reading here that the game ,just like last years Need for Speed, has microtransactions... nope never mind that collectors edition EA....
I hope EA just opens their eyes and port/remaster the old Need for Speed games like Underground, Most wanted (2005) and Carbon.
@The_Mysteron Congratz for being first! I remember the times how we practiced hard to get you where you are today.
The days of browsing all articles on different websites just to be the first person to place a comment are over now.
You are the champion, son.
Do not let anybody tell you that you can’t amount to anything in this lifetime.
On-topic: I have been following this company/kickstarter. Their (hardware) engineer explained on Reddit how Switches are bricked and what caused it. He also gave advice on what the best third party docks alternatives there are for the Nintendo Switch.
He also did not once mentioned Genki the company who is working on this small dock now. That kinda is a nice gesture since he could have advertised for this/his company.
I think that the days of every switch brinking in a 3rd party dock are over.
If anybody is intrested in his article I can send you a link.
Got it physical on the PS4, for free on the PC, got it digital on the Switch and will import the game from Amazon physcial on the Switch.
I plunged way too many hours in this game and realllllly like it.
Also @xmrmeow In my opinion this game equally as playable on consoles as on the PC. Since this is a “twin-stick” shooter among other genres.
I only wished for Dodge Roll games to let the game be more optimised for the Nintendo Switch since I still experience framedrops even on the fast preset.
@Trajan Yeah I know, my left joy con is also drifting. Maybe I did not write/put it down correctly but I was being sarcastic with my comment because people cannot believe that this is a real issue.
Do not mind me please, just waiting until a guy with some “different buttons” reacts to the simple fact that 100% of all Switch owners who are experiencing this Joy-Con drifting are just filthy people with dirty rooms/houses and not take care of their houses. Mind you do also not forget that Nintendo should not do anything about these controllers that are faulty since day one.
While I am at it I am also waiting for a guy who never heard of laws protecting consumers from faulty product that are out or in the period of warranty. Because people cannot complain to a company that creates luxury goods (that are once again faulty).
I love these kind of articles, people will prolly be happy now (even when I think that the most of us do not have Nintendo stocks), but when the share price goes down because of something once again everbody (who prolly also do not have stocks) gets mad.
I can “understand” the fact the part 1 was on the disc on Ps4 and Xbox. They had 4K textures on the disc which also led to bigger GB’s of game data. However on the Switch the max output is Full HD. This automatically means a smaller game since visuals still account for the biggest usage of storage on cards/disc.
After waiting this long to port the game over they could make the game smaller and put the full game on the card.
So I trully wonder if the game finally is on 1 cartridge. If so I will buy it physical.
I hope that Nintendo will release one of their IP’s or exclusive games not owned by Nintendo but still an exclusive (like Cuphead with/on Xbox, dang this hard to explain) on the Xbox. Even though I don’t have an Xbox.
People here seem really to like this Nintendo heart Xbox thing only taking things from Xbox but not wanting to return anything. Seems logical to be honest since we do not get to decide anything.
I just wanna share the love back to Xbox because they gave me Cuphead.
So Nintendo go on and give them something in return like Smash!!
Nah that will rage Nintendo (die hard fanboys) they will wish them Snipperclips
I think that it’s a good idea: I do not know how many employees work there over at Game Freak. It seems to be big enough to be at least split in two production teams.
It gives them experiences on different platforms as in what other genre gamers like. Also they will for sure level up their developer XP.
In the end they can learn from the other team of Game Freak and maybe report some intresting findings back to Nintendo like online structure for example.
Just imagine working on the same (type of) game for over 10 years. It will bother and annoy some employees if not all.
@MayorBigDeal the price of the book for normal value and shipping cost. I will not be responsible for any extra cost like importtax if thats applied in the UK.
I like this game and even have the physical edition on the ps4 (digital on switch). However since the Advanced Gungeons & Draguns update I have noticed (more) frame drops on the Switch version, I really hope that this update will fix that 'cuz i like this game!!
This chart is great and all but this chart is missing the Crash Bandicoot Switch edition Joy-Con which are orange. While the Toy-Con are limited this Bandicoot edition is even more limited (only 3 made) it still should be on this chart and Nintendolife’s previous article.
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Re: Virtuos Only Interested In Offering Switch Players The Best Ports Possible
Let me first say that every game on this planet should have controls that can be customized in every way. Just like on pc. And also give players the choice to change the controls through the system itself like on PS4. There is no good reason to not do this.
It makes “sense” to see the Switch as a second platform due a different kind of machine with less power and some very different exclusives from the other game, from a perspective from the older Nintendo games.
However since the Switch prolly has already sold more then the Xbox most developers and publishers also now know that the more engaging, read: people talking about games online (in-depth). See this website, Youtube, Reddit, Resetera etc.
If you half ass a game or even a port everybody will know it. The people say it online and they will tell and speak about it to their friends and family and thats why maybe a game like FIFA 20 got cut content on the Switch edition. Because EA ( being EA) wanted to capitalize on the fact that Switch was a fast growing console/handheld in the market and want a quick cash-in.
If you want to be a serious publisher on the Switch, then publish your game serious on the platform.
Re: EA Survey Asks Project Atlas Users If They Would Like To See Cloud-Based Service Support Switch
EA just remaster Battlefield Bad Company 2 on Switch (or BF3 or BF4) and you got yourselves a sale. The Switch owners also will have their first good modern-days shooter.
Re: Gearbox Software: "Never Say Never" To Borderlands On Switch
I’d love a good port of this game, played them all 100% even the DLC. These are great games and I’d love go through all this again with my friend who never played a Borderlands game.
Re: Random: Super Mario Odyssey Reveals Mario's Unwavering Obsession With Pasta
I did not even watch that video to know what he is saying but rather to know hear how you pronounce them!
Now I can impress the people from Italy when I go there again.
Random stuff but I like this stuff.
Re: Hardware Review: Exlene GameCube Controllers For Nintendo Switch
@ReaperExTenebris the thing I do not understand is why it is holding Smash players back. Why would it hold them back?
The controller has it flaws yeah, like the (cheapish) C-stick and small D-pad but it seems the majority of the people who like GC-C are content with it the reason being the layout of the ABXY buttons.
Well let us agree to disagree
Re: Hardware Review: Exlene GameCube Controllers For Nintendo Switch
@ReaperExTenebris meh, I think the GC controller had some good reasons to use it even nowadays and not only for Smash.
I use an emulator on my pc to play gc games and the way the buttons are organized on the GC-controllers is still printed inside my head even after all those years. And I prefer it that way.
Even though I play PS4 games almost daily and also use the Pro Controller 90% of the time when playing Switch games.
Also why do some people want this “trend” to die out? There are many controllers on the market for the Switch and it is not like Nintendo or other third parties only make GC-style controllers.
Having more options is always better. They do not harm you.
Re: Iron Galaxy Helped Bring Overwatch To Switch, Nintendo Version Runs At 30fps
@Doofenshmirtz thanks for reading it!
But yeah in the end a stable 30 fps is indeed better then a wobbly 60.
I just wish more developers opted for 60.
Re: Iron Galaxy Helped Bring Overwatch To Switch, Nintendo Version Runs At 30fps
@SeantheDon29 & @Doofenshmirtz but why stop at 30 frames per second.
I get that some people really are crying that 30 fps games are unplayable which is not the case. But if everyone is accepting 30 fps on the Switch the chance is higher that devolpers will keep the game on 30 fps.
If you do not notice a difference at 30 frams vs 60 frames per second that is cool, but some people (and not even gamer per se) will notice it. And 60 fps games feel most of the time more responsive then 30 fps.
Back in the day, I have read and seen games running on 10 or maybe less frames per second. These were mostly static games with story telling tho. After that games came with 60 fps on (S)NES etc. We now have games running on 200+ frames on beast PC's.
I get that the Switch is less powerful then the PS4 or Xbox but sometimes it is just a pity that even the most simple games like Overcooked, and many more, run at 30 fps. (Also I know that there are 30 fps games on the PS4/XBOX.
In other words: Yes, I take a stable/locked 30 fps over a not-constant 60 fps, but why would I not prefer a stable/locked 60 fps above it all?
No matter what platform.
Also @cryptologous his comment. There is a reason why most (online) shooters and fighters are 60 fps.
Re: Random: Sakurai Tells Nintendo Fans To Check Out The Original Banjo-Kazooie On Xbox One
@SalvorHardin Man what does it matter?
Please enlighten me.
Nintendo sits around with these publishers and they do not seem to care. If they (SEGA/ATLUS) do not bring a game like Persona 5, why is Nintendo being “used”.
People like are you acting like they hold a gun or a knife towards Nintendo.
It is not like Nintendo needs their characters on Smash Ultimate. This mostly PR for obvious reasons. Nintendo gets more money and the publishers and the players get a extra character.
Grow up.
Re: Review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy - A Blast From The Past That's Still Got Wings
@Luffymcduck if looked to the right, steered to the right atleast my spyro went right way to left or just turned around.
Re: Review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy - A Blast From The Past That's Still Got Wings
@gamer95 I fully agree with you, the third game and it’s skateboard levels/missions were hell. Not because it was hard but because it is you VS. the camera.
Re: Review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy - A Blast From The Past That's Still Got Wings
@Heavyarms55 I think Activision is worse to be honest but I digress...
Re: Review: Spyro Reignited Trilogy - A Blast From The Past That's Still Got Wings
Already played it on PS4 (3 plats), I really like it but I got tired of it in part 3.
I never played the 3 one so maybe that is why. Or the tiresome camera/controls made me almost hate it.
Wish people lots of fun playing this game on the Switch!
Re: Talking Point: Should We Expect A Nintendo Direct In September?
And now another leaker credible leaker who leaked the entire Indie World Presentation says/heard that Terry Bogard gets in (from SNK).
I love Smash and really would like to know who is going to get in!
Re: Talking Point: Should We Expect A Nintendo Direct In September?
Yeah I think a direct is coming this month. Also rather sooner that later.
Also speaking of rumors: Ryu Hayabusa from Ninja Gaiden is said to be the 4th according to IamShifty.
He has a good “track record” & and up until know everything he said has been 100% correct. ( He said Ken, Incineroar and Isabelle would come to Smash Ultimate and also mention the dlc pass, months prior this was even announced by Sakurai/Nintendo)
Having that said, I look forward of a port of Super Mario 3D world.
Re: World Exclusive Pokémon Announcement To Reportedly Air In Next Anime Episode
@nhSnork I really do not know... I guess the aliens in Area 51also have their own home planet and Nintendo knows about it.
Hence “the world” as in our world...
Re: As You Probably Guessed, Need For Speed Heat Isn’t Coming To Switch
Too bad that this is not coming to Switch, would get it on PS4 anyway just for the visuals that would look better ( and throphies). But reading here that the game ,just like last years Need for Speed, has microtransactions... nope never mind that collectors edition EA....
I hope EA just opens their eyes and port/remaster the old Need for Speed games like Underground, Most wanted (2005) and Carbon.
Re: Eastward Is Bringing A Lovely-Looking Apocalypse To Switch Next Year
Really like the looks of this! This going on the list of games I’m gonna buy.
Man how I really wish The Minish Cap was on Switch...
Re: This Tiny Nintendo Switch Dock Has Just Obliterated Its Kickstarter Goal
@sanderev
I just looked at the article. They also link to that reddit post.
Also the article says could not will which is very important.
By using high quality materials among other things your switch will not brick.
Re: This Tiny Nintendo Switch Dock Has Just Obliterated Its Kickstarter Goal
@sanderev
Here is also some info on third party docks bricking your Switch.
https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/ckaiiv/an_engineers_pov_on_the_3rd_party_dock_switch/
This link got even featured on Ars Technica.
Re: This Tiny Nintendo Switch Dock Has Just Obliterated Its Kickstarter Goal
@sanderev this is simply false.
Re: This Tiny Nintendo Switch Dock Has Just Obliterated Its Kickstarter Goal
@The_Mysteron Congratz for being first! I remember the times how we practiced hard to get you where you are today.
The days of browsing all articles on different websites just to be the first person to place a comment are over now.
You are the champion, son.
Do not let anybody tell you that you can’t amount to anything in this lifetime.
On-topic: I have been following this company/kickstarter. Their (hardware) engineer explained on Reddit how Switches are bricked and what caused it. He also gave advice on what the best third party docks alternatives there are for the Nintendo Switch.
He also did not once mentioned Genki the company who is working on this small dock now.
That kinda is a nice gesture since he could have advertised for this/his company.
I think that the days of every switch brinking in a 3rd party dock are over.
If anybody is intrested in his article I can send you a link.
Re: Hands On: Enter The Gungeon's Physical Edition Is Sure To Brighten Up Your Gaming Shelves
Got it physical on the PS4, for free on the PC, got it digital on the Switch and will import the game from Amazon physcial on the Switch.
I plunged way too many hours in this game and realllllly like it.
Also @xmrmeow In my opinion this game equally as playable on consoles as on the PC. Since this is a “twin-stick” shooter among other genres.
I only wished for Dodge Roll games to let the game be more optimised for the Nintendo Switch since I still experience framedrops even on the fast preset.
Re: Free Joy-Con Drift Repairs Extended To Latin America
@JayronAuron to dodge it, I’m 100% sure.
Re: Soapbox: Sorry Nintendo, Joy-Con Drift Means I Won't Buy Switch Lite At Launch
@Trajan Yeah I know, my left joy con is also drifting. Maybe I did not write/put it down correctly but I was being sarcastic with my comment because people cannot believe that this is a real issue.
Re: Soapbox: Sorry Nintendo, Joy-Con Drift Means I Won't Buy Switch Lite At Launch
Do not mind me please, just waiting until a guy with some “different buttons” reacts to the simple fact that 100% of all Switch owners who are experiencing this Joy-Con drifting are just filthy people with dirty rooms/houses and not take care of their houses. Mind you do also not forget that Nintendo should not do anything about these controllers that are faulty since day one.
While I am at it I am also waiting for a guy who never heard of laws protecting consumers from faulty product that are out or in the period of warranty. Because people cannot complain to a company that creates luxury goods (that are once again faulty).
Re: Preorder Luigi's Mansion 3 And Grab A Ghoulish Glow In The Dark Steelbook
I also got my Steelbook case a while ago at Game Mania in the Netherlands, when I pre-ordered this game.
Re: Switch Lite Reveal Sees Nintendo Shares Soar To Highest Point In Nine Months
I love these kind of articles, people will prolly be happy now (even when I think that the most of us do not have Nintendo stocks), but when the share price goes down because of something once again everbody (who prolly also do not have stocks) gets mad.
Just funny thats all.
Re: Nintendo Might Be Updating Some Components In Its Original Switch Model
@Blofse Does it harms you in a physical or mental way that people are hacking THEIR Switch?
Just wondering.
People have done this/that with all consoles since the beginning of consoles not just the Nintendo Switch.
Re: Spyro Reignited Trilogy To Require Additional Download In North America, But Not Europe?
@Silly_G True that.
Re: Spyro Reignited Trilogy To Require Additional Download In North America, But Not Europe?
@Coach_A Welp my bad, thanks for correcting me!
Re: Spyro Reignited Trilogy To Require Additional Download In North America, But Not Europe?
I can “understand” the fact the part 1 was on the disc on Ps4 and Xbox. They had 4K textures on the disc which also led to bigger GB’s of game data. However on the Switch the max output is Full HD. This automatically means a smaller game since visuals still account for the biggest usage of storage on cards/disc.
After waiting this long to port the game over they could make the game smaller and put the full game on the card.
So I trully wonder if the game finally is on 1 cartridge. If so I will buy it physical.
Re: Microsoft Details Xbox E3 Schedule, Lists Nintendo Direct As A Place You "Need To Be"
I hope that Nintendo will release one of their IP’s or exclusive games not owned by Nintendo but still an exclusive (like Cuphead with/on Xbox, dang this hard to explain) on the Xbox. Even though I don’t have an Xbox.
People here seem really to like this Nintendo heart Xbox thing only taking things from Xbox but not wanting to return anything. Seems logical to be honest since we do not get to decide anything.
I just wanna share the love back to Xbox because they gave me Cuphead.
So Nintendo go on and give them something in return like Smash!!
Nah that will rage Nintendo (die hard fanboys) they will wish them Snipperclips
Re: Splatoon 2 Happy Meals Are Headed To McDonald's In Japan
@Octane Do you mean here as in The Netherlands?
Re: Lion Castle Announces Racer, A Follow-Up To Super Street: The Game
@JHDK Well they are a beloved publisher so I understand why you only play games published by them.
For me? I have only bought racing games published by Sabertooth Fort. Best racing games to be honest.
Re: Rumour: Switch References In Call Of Duty Site Code Start Chins A-Waggin'
All I want from CoD is just a survival mode like from CoD: MW3 or CoD:BO 1 zombies mode. Just give me that and I will play your game over 500 hours.
Re: Game Freak Is Trying To Create Something "More Exciting Than Pokémon"
I think that it’s a good idea: I do not know how many employees work there over at Game Freak. It seems to be big enough to be at least split in two production teams.
It gives them experiences on different platforms as in what other genre gamers like. Also they will for sure level up their developer XP.
In the end they can learn from the other team of Game Freak and maybe report some intresting findings back to Nintendo like online structure for example.
Just imagine working on the same (type of) game for over 10 years. It will bother and annoy some employees if not all.
Re: Random: Frozen Rayman Spotted In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Leads To Wild Speculation
Personally I do not really care THAT much who joins the Smash roster however, if I had to choose one it would be either Rayman or Viewtiful Joe.
I just kinda hope that Nintendo picked an Western franchise/game character for Smash this time.
So even this turns out to be true... I would really like it.
Re: Nintendo Discusses Plans For E3 2019, Will Release A Video Presentation
The only thing I hope for is a new soccer/football Mario game. A remake of Strikers Charged or Smash Football will also do.
Or a sluggers game pretty please.
Re: Enter The Gungeon Receiving A Retail Release In North America On 25th June
@MayorBigDeal the price of the book for normal value and shipping cost. I will not be responsible for any extra cost like importtax if thats applied in the UK.
Re: Enter The Gungeon Receiving A Retail Release In North America On 25th June
@MayorBigDeal I have that artbook,numbered and sealed. I got it from Special Reserve games as you would prolly know. I can sell it you if you want it.
Also I wanted to message you directly but I do not know how on this site, if that’s even possible.
Reply to me if you are intrested, also I live in The Netherlands.
Re: Octopath Traveler's Switch Exclusivity Might Be Coming To An End
People will find a reason to complain this not being an exclusive anymore. As if they would gain from it.
The more platforms a game can be played on the better.
Re: Enter The Gungeon Receiving A Retail Release In North America On 25th June
I guess Europe does not exists...
Re: Enter The Gungeon's Final Update 'A Farewell To Arms' Comes To Switch Next Week
I like this game and even have the physical edition on the ps4 (digital on switch). However since the Advanced Gungeons & Draguns update I have noticed (more) frame drops on the Switch version, I really hope that this update will fix that 'cuz i like this game!!
Re: Wait A Minute, Is That Marina From Splatoon 2 On The Xbox One Dashboard?
The guy above her looks like Lucian from the game League of Legends, I am almost sure that it is him indeed.
Anyway, I think that the girl on the banner is indeed Marina.
Re: Gunman Clive Creator Brings Mechstermination Force To The Switch This Spring
This game really looks like the game Cuphead but only for switch.
I will keep an eye out for this game!!
Re: Celebrate The Launch Of Aragami: Shadow Edition And Win A Custom NES-Themed Nintendo Switch
Wanted MGS:5 on the Switch because I like stealth games. Seeing this game with co-op? Sold!!
Re: Here's A Look At Every Possible Joy-Con Combination In One Handy Chart
This chart is great and all but this chart is missing the Crash Bandicoot Switch edition Joy-Con which are orange. While the Toy-Con are limited this Bandicoot edition is even more limited (only 3 made) it still should be on this chart and Nintendolife’s previous article.
Re: Nintendo Readying One Unannounced Switch Title “Fans Would Be Delighted To Know" About
Mario Smash Football/ Mario Striker Charged?!!
Re: Player Spending In Dragalia Lost Surpasses $50 Million
I actually would like to try this game out.
But... it is not availble here.
Sighs in Europe