@Heavyarms55 I can understand that. Some people feel at ease knowing there's only one console to choose and that they'll focus on that. With the Pro and One X, we're seeing improvements to current games along with higher resolutions. Something that wouldn't have been possible if we waited who knows how long for the next fully fledged consoles. It's beneficial for the future too. Playing these games later on are gonna look much better than some people remember, haha.
@Retsam The good thing is that you still don't have to upgrade to the mid-gen consoles. I want an Xbox One X, but I'm not mad that I just have a PS4 Slim. A lot of people seem to be against these upgraded consoles because they feel that they're required to buy it even though they know that they can still play the games. It's very weird to me. I don't understand. Lots of technology is "outdated" all the time. New phones, new laptops, etc. It's not much different.
@Heavyarms55 I personally like the idea of mid-cycle upgraded consoles and I even believe Microsoft said they wanted to bridge the gap between generations. I wish they did this last gen to be honest.
@Heavyarms55 The way I see it, Sony needs to play to their strengths. They're doing fine with a regular console. They don't necessarily need to "innovate". What Sony has always done better than Nintendo is take a more simplistic approach.
The basic box that plays games is what Sony has always had, it's always what brought people over. They don't mind that.
@sleepinglion I'll miss some of the SEGA characters like Gum and Ulala. But, I'll be pretty content with the Sonic characters if they give it enough content.
@ritouf I mainly went physical too since I love the little game cards. But, I find digital more convenient for the Switch, so I might get a big micro-sd card and use the eShop.
Since they already established the new characters into the last game, this one should give them a bit more freedom. I see Shao Khan is back, so that's a start.
It doesn't run that good on the other platforms, so I didn't have much hope the Switch version would either. Just get the game on your platform of choice and live with it, I guess.
@TriforceBun If they did that, it would def be Adults Only meaning it can't release on consoles at all. Though, some costumes do come pretty close. There's always mods if anyone wants to do that.
Panic Button does a very awesome job getting as much as they can out of the Switch to get ports to work. They make compromises that make sense. But, too many people are beginning to look at them as the default option for any game that devs can't be bothered with instead of a team just wanting to get certain games on the platform.
Guys, obviously a mobile game is going to be more limited in terms of what they can do. Almost every game has to be designed around touch screen controls and work across a vast majority of phones that aren't even that powerful.
In terms of price, the mobile market is very different than consoles. Most people do not even want to pay $10 for phone games when they're used to free to play. A lot of these games implement microtransactions and ads to push you to actually spend some money and make up the profit.
Releasing a $20 game on the mobile store would be suicide. It's already hard enough as it is trying to get consumers to move on from free to play. A lot of people complain about the quality of mobile games, yet a lot of them would probably find even $9.99 absurd. Some developers would love to offer a better experience for mobile. But, it's a big risk to take. They have to be able to be profitable.
"This is our first foray into dedicated game consoles, so we are very anxious and super nervous. It took our team a long time, dedication and hard work, and overcoming unforeseen difficulties, and constant changes to get to this point."
^ They are finally taking the step to getting on a console and they're trying to work with what they can. And the first thing you see is people in this comment section already writing them off. This is why mobile gaming is the way it is.
@goggles789 Nintendo does a pretty good job with the "Featured" section though. They tend to show off a lot of neat indie games that sometimes I might have overlooked alongside their bigger titles.
I remember A Hat in Time coming out on consoles and I was pretty excited and looked for it in the PS Store. It wasn't anywhere to be found which was confusing. I didn't find it until after manually typing it in and I was like "Ah... Okay then."
They do a better job hiding the shovelware, sure. Though, it's pretty crazy to think how some indie games can be affected like that by the way they manage things.
Now, watch when it comes out on the Switch. I can almost say for sure it'll be featured and getting more attention. I definitely give Nintendo props for helping the smaller guys.
@goggles789 Cheap looking shovelware is on literally every console. Only difference is it sticks out more on the Switch because Nintendo doesn't try to hide it as much like the PlayStation store for example.
What annoys me is that Sony could have done something so much better with the Vita. Screen is great, hardware is much better than 3DS, but it was just wasted. It's like they didn't care. And, then there was the proprietary memory to make matters worse.
@Agramonte I can understand price being an issue for some people with older ports. But, I just think you are not looking at things realistically if you expect the Switch to be the place for new AAA games.
If Switch is somebody's only console, then sure. I know how it feels to some people to want games and not be able to have em because I used to be Nintendo-only. But, I now know that it's pretty much pointless to hope for that and move to other platforms if I want those games.
But, even still, the Switch is doing better than the Wii U did with it's support. Even if I don't buy the games, I love every time the Switch gets ports of games like this. You wouldn't expect full third party from Nintendo consoles, but it's still offering some things to the table and that's a good thing.
I wouldn't say it's so much that they don't care. But, Nintendo Switch isn't a platform most people go to for "graphics and realism". I understand the compromises needed to get some games on there and I'm okay with that. But, that doesn't mean I always like the tons of random 2D games I pass by on the eShop.
@Mr_Pepperami Tbh, even if they gave us the online the last gen versions have, I wouldn't mind as I don't really care for the online. Others might have an issue though. Either way, I'd love GTA V on Switch.
@GrailUK I can definitely see Switch support being better next year. It's already proved itself successful, so developers who were skeptical about it might be making preparations.
I hope we get more neat ports. I was glad to see Saints Row The Third announced for it. 😃
@JR150 That's not surprising though. Xbox always has it rough over there.
@Mr_Pepperami I can see the single player for GTA V not being much of an issue as we did already get the game on last gen. Online has changed a lot though. They increased the player count and they don't support the last gen versions anymore which would likely be what a Switch version would be based off of.
@Ryu_Niiyama I've never played it, but I can't really say I agree. That game made me so disappointed I didn't even bother getting it. The final product looked like a completely different game from what I was getting hyped for and I will never forgive them for it.
Ports like these are where the Switch can really shine. It's decent enough to be able to run games like this with even more polish than the last gen versions with the bonus of being portable.
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Re: Nintendo Switch Surpasses Lifetime PlayStation Vita Sales Within Japan
@Heavyarms55 I can understand that. Some people feel at ease knowing there's only one console to choose and that they'll focus on that. With the Pro and One X, we're seeing improvements to current games along with higher resolutions. Something that wouldn't have been possible if we waited who knows how long for the next fully fledged consoles. It's beneficial for the future too. Playing these games later on are gonna look much better than some people remember, haha.
Re: Nintendo Switch Surpasses Lifetime PlayStation Vita Sales Within Japan
@Retsam The good thing is that you still don't have to upgrade to the mid-gen consoles. I want an Xbox One X, but I'm not mad that I just have a PS4 Slim. A lot of people seem to be against these upgraded consoles because they feel that they're required to buy it even though they know that they can still play the games. It's very weird to me. I don't understand. Lots of technology is "outdated" all the time. New phones, new laptops, etc. It's not much different.
Re: Nintendo Switch Surpasses Lifetime PlayStation Vita Sales Within Japan
@Heavyarms55 I personally like the idea of mid-cycle upgraded consoles and I even believe Microsoft said they wanted to bridge the gap between generations. I wish they did this last gen to be honest.
Re: Nintendo Switch Surpasses Lifetime PlayStation Vita Sales Within Japan
@Heavyarms55 The way I see it, Sony needs to play to their strengths. They're doing fine with a regular console. They don't necessarily need to "innovate". What Sony has always done better than Nintendo is take a more simplistic approach.
The basic box that plays games is what Sony has always had, it's always what brought people over. They don't mind that.
Re: Guide: Nintendo Switch Family Games - Great To Play With Your Kids This Christmas
Play Mario Party with your family. I promise you, it'll be fun. (Disclaimer: may cause arguments or destroyed relationships)
Re: Sega Releases Another Superb Song That Will Feature In Team Sonic Racing
@sleepinglion I'll miss some of the SEGA characters like Gum and Ulala. But, I'll be pretty content with the Sonic characters if they give it enough content.
Re: Review: Professional Farmer: Nintendo Switch Edition - Don't Bet The Farm On This Disappointing Effort
Why didn't the Switch just get Farming Simulator 19? I knew something was off when this had a different name...
Re: Sega Releases Another Superb Song That Will Feature In Team Sonic Racing
@sleepinglion More like, it would be like Nintendo only using Mario characters in Mario Kart.
Re: Sega Releases Another Superb Song That Will Feature In Team Sonic Racing
@Painay Do you really think you can race Sonic if he's not in a car?
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Might Be Renaming The eShop
@ritouf I mainly went physical too since I love the little game cards. But, I find digital more convenient for the Switch, so I might get a big micro-sd card and use the eShop.
Re: Rumour: Nintendo Might Be Renaming The eShop
@ritouf What about retail titles?
Re: Limited Run Games Releasing Physical Editions Of Celeste And Windjammers
This always has to happen when I'm broke.
Re: Reggie And Geoff Thank Fans For Watching This Year's Game Awards
Mortal Kombat 11? The Outer Worlds? Joker in Smash? Yes. I am hyped. Especially for Joker.
Re: Get Over Here, It Looks Like Mortal Kombat 11 Is Switch Bound
Since they already established the new characters into the last game, this one should give them a bit more freedom. I see Shao Khan is back, so that's a start.
Re: Review: Ark: Survival Evolved - An Ambitious Survival Epic That's Borderline Unplayable On Switch
It doesn't run that good on the other platforms, so I didn't have much hope the Switch version would either. Just get the game on your platform of choice and live with it, I guess.
Re: Dead Or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet's First Trailer Shows Exclusive 'Soft 4D' Joy-Con Feature On Switch
@TriforceBun If they did that, it would def be Adults Only meaning it can't release on consoles at all. Though, some costumes do come pretty close. There's always mods if anyone wants to do that.
Re: Nintendo Tells Fans To Tune Into The Game Awards Tomorrow, Reveals Incoming?
I'm not sure what to expect from it. But, I'll tune it.
Re: Dead Or Alive Xtreme 3: Scarlet's First Trailer Shows Exclusive 'Soft 4D' Joy-Con Feature On Switch
Putting those Joy-cons to good use. Thanks, Nintendo.
Re: Koei Tecmo's Mystery Switch Tease Was For A New Horse Racing Game
@Silly_G That might become a priority after DOA 6 is done with.
Re: Starlink And Dark Souls Porting Studio Virtuos Shares Switch Development Advice
@berga89 I know, I'm not talking about them.
Re: Starlink And Dark Souls Porting Studio Virtuos Shares Switch Development Advice
Panic Button does a very awesome job getting as much as they can out of the Switch to get ports to work. They make compromises that make sense. But, too many people are beginning to look at them as the default option for any game that devs can't be bothered with instead of a team just wanting to get certain games on the platform.
Re: Feature: SNES Classic Edition Vs. PlayStation Classic - Which One Should You Choose?
@IHateTombs The reception for it hasn't been too good on the PlayStation side either, trust me.
Re: Gear.Club Unlimited 2 Speeds Onto Switch Tomorrow, New Features To Be Added After Launch
@Agramonte It's $59.99 on the eShop for me.
Re: Samurai Warriors 4 DX Announced For Nintendo Switch, Special Anniversary Edition Detailed
@alpha5099 You definitely have to. I personally enjoy Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate more than Hyrule Warriors. Although, it's still great too.
Re: Gear.Club Unlimited 2 Speeds Onto Switch Tomorrow, New Features To Be Added After Launch
Looks like a major glow up from the first game.
Re: Samurai Warriors 4 DX Announced For Nintendo Switch, Special Anniversary Edition Detailed
I'll be really happy if this comes to the west. If not, there's always the original version on PS4 for anyone interested.
Re: The Mobile Phone Equivalent Of Dark Souls Is Making Its Way Across To The Switch
Guys, obviously a mobile game is going to be more limited in terms of what they can do. Almost every game has to be designed around touch screen controls and work across a vast majority of phones that aren't even that powerful.
In terms of price, the mobile market is very different than consoles. Most people do not even want to pay $10 for phone games when they're used to free to play. A lot of these games implement microtransactions and ads to push you to actually spend some money and make up the profit.
Releasing a $20 game on the mobile store would be suicide. It's already hard enough as it is trying to get consumers to move on from free to play. A lot of people complain about the quality of mobile games, yet a lot of them would probably find even $9.99 absurd. Some developers would love to offer a better experience for mobile. But, it's a big risk to take. They have to be able to be profitable.
"This is our first foray into dedicated game consoles, so we are very anxious and super nervous. It took our team a long time, dedication and hard work, and overcoming unforeseen difficulties, and constant changes to get to this point."
^ They are finally taking the step to getting on a console and they're trying to work with what they can. And the first thing you see is people in this comment section already writing them off. This is why mobile gaming is the way it is.
Re: Watch Out Sony, A New Report Predicts The Switch Will Outsell The PS4 In 2019
@Joe-b Why do you say that?
Re: Watch Out Sony, A New Report Predicts The Switch Will Outsell The PS4 In 2019
@Heavyarms55 Nintendo will respond to the PS5 the exact same way they are with the PS4 right now.
Re: Reminder: ARK: Survival Evolved Launches Today On Switch, Here's A Trailer To Celebrate
@goggles789 Nintendo does a pretty good job with the "Featured" section though. They tend to show off a lot of neat indie games that sometimes I might have overlooked alongside their bigger titles.
I remember A Hat in Time coming out on consoles and I was pretty excited and looked for it in the PS Store. It wasn't anywhere to be found which was confusing. I didn't find it until after manually typing it in and I was like "Ah... Okay then."
They do a better job hiding the shovelware, sure. Though, it's pretty crazy to think how some indie games can be affected like that by the way they manage things.
Now, watch when it comes out on the Switch. I can almost say for sure it'll be featured and getting more attention. I definitely give Nintendo props for helping the smaller guys.
Re: Reminder: ARK: Survival Evolved Launches Today On Switch, Here's A Trailer To Celebrate
@goggles789 Cheap looking shovelware is on literally every console. Only difference is it sticks out more on the Switch because Nintendo doesn't try to hide it as much like the PlayStation store for example.
Re: Koei Tecmo Is Announcing A New Nintendo Switch Game On 6th December
I'm gonna be the odd one here and say it's something original and not another game we might be expecting.
Re: Rumour Buster: No, Sony Isn't Launching A New PlayStation Portable To Rival Switch
What annoys me is that Sony could have done something so much better with the Vita. Screen is great, hardware is much better than 3DS, but it was just wasted. It's like they didn't care. And, then there was the proprietary memory to make matters worse.
Re: AAA Racer GRID Autosport Is Speeding Towards Nintendo Switch In 2019
@Agramonte I can understand price being an issue for some people with older ports. But, I just think you are not looking at things realistically if you expect the Switch to be the place for new AAA games.
If Switch is somebody's only console, then sure. I know how it feels to some people to want games and not be able to have em because I used to be Nintendo-only. But, I now know that it's pretty much pointless to hope for that and move to other platforms if I want those games.
But, even still, the Switch is doing better than the Wii U did with it's support. Even if I don't buy the games, I love every time the Switch gets ports of games like this. You wouldn't expect full third party from Nintendo consoles, but it's still offering some things to the table and that's a good thing.
Re: AAA Racer GRID Autosport Is Speeding Towards Nintendo Switch In 2019
@Agramonte You wouldn't have bought it on the Switch even if it was new knowing you.
Re: AAA Racer GRID Autosport Is Speeding Towards Nintendo Switch In 2019
@Agramonte
This is from 2014. Hah, you were so concerned with turning this into something negative that you didn't even get it right.
Re: Switch Owners Aren't Worried About Visual Presentation, According To Crashlands Dev
I wouldn't say it's so much that they don't care. But, Nintendo Switch isn't a platform most people go to for "graphics and realism". I understand the compromises needed to get some games on there and I'm okay with that. But, that doesn't mean I always like the tons of random 2D games I pass by on the eShop.
Re: Japanese Charts: Pokémon Let's Go Still Dominating, Fights Off Three New PS4 Titles
@Mr_Pepperami Tbh, even if they gave us the online the last gen versions have, I wouldn't mind as I don't really care for the online. Others might have an issue though. Either way, I'd love GTA V on Switch.
Re: Japanese Charts: Pokémon Let's Go Still Dominating, Fights Off Three New PS4 Titles
@GrailUK I can definitely see Switch support being better next year. It's already proved itself successful, so developers who were skeptical about it might be making preparations.
I hope we get more neat ports. I was glad to see Saints Row The Third announced for it. 😃
Re: Japanese Charts: Pokémon Let's Go Still Dominating, Fights Off Three New PS4 Titles
@JR150 That's not surprising though. Xbox always has it rough over there.
@Mr_Pepperami I can see the single player for GTA V not being much of an issue as we did already get the game on last gen. Online has changed a lot though. They increased the player count and they don't support the last gen versions anymore which would likely be what a Switch version would be based off of.
Re: Pokémon: Let's Go Sales Hit 1.5 Million In US Alone, Super Mario Party Surpasses 1 Million
@Sac_instead You want a Nintendo game to drop that low? Good luck with that one.
Re: Reggie: Nintendo Of America Generates Around 60% Of Its Revenue During The Holiday Season
With Smash and Pokemon, this holiday is looking better than ever to get a Switch.
Re: Mario Tennis Aces Serves Up Luma, Pauline And Boom Boom In Early 2019
@patbacknitro18 That sounds kinda funny considering Pauline came way before she did.
Re: Video: Digital Foundry’s Technical Analysis Of Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu And Eevee
I think it looks pretty great coming from the 3DS games. But, I really think the Switch is capable of more than this.
Re: Jeanne Will Dazzle The Competition In SNK Heroines On 13th December
I don't know her, but she's cute. So, I approve.
Re: Saints Row: The Third Brings The Full Package To Nintendo Switch Next Year
@Ryu_Niiyama Well, in that case, I agree! Pretty underrated game. Yeah, it needs more love.
"A man who never eats pork bun is never a whole man!"
Re: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Faces Massive Online Data Dump
Hahahaha. And you wonder why Sakurai doesn't want to do another story.
Re: Saints Row: The Third Brings The Full Package To Nintendo Switch Next Year
@Ryu_Niiyama I've never played it, but I can't really say I agree. That game made me so disappointed I didn't even bother getting it. The final product looked like a completely different game from what I was getting hyped for and I will never forgive them for it.
Re: Saints Row: The Third Brings The Full Package To Nintendo Switch Next Year
Ports like these are where the Switch can really shine. It's decent enough to be able to run games like this with even more polish than the last gen versions with the bonus of being portable.
Re: Random: Official Legend Of Zelda Art Shows Link In A Revealing New Light
"You make for a quite a good lookin' gal!"