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@ModdedInkling Thats likely the point, but when you launch on a new console with limited selection, your basically guaranteed the sales if the game is decent just due to lack of choice.

Im honestly surprised at the negativity around the gameplay. As others have said, played this on the PS5 and me and my fiancee could not get enough of it. Every creature was unique and cute along with many having their own little mini puzzles and charming characters and story. Its a quality indie game with a unique idea.

I would love if a sequel was made that expanded on the concept further.

Needs more burgers.

@amyr0se Same, and it likely won't until we have a Switch Pro. This game will be sitting on my shelf until then.

I don't think starcraft is the game for the Switch, but I have always wondered why Pikmin in the Wii's lifetime was really one of the only RTS to take advantage of motion controls.

@sonicnerd14 I don't believe this needs to be the case. Take a look at many other fighting games, especially Japanese developed ones. Roster size is not the main metric for success for many of these, and on several occasions, resuced or changes rosters and found success.

Obviously, the next title can't just focus on raw number of characters, it needs to focus on heavily refining existing characters and reintroducing the roster through that way.

@ValhallaOutcast That doesn't fit either, as it's on PC already.

Many are making a false assumption that this isn't for PS4 simply because it isn't listed, when its entirely possible in that its also for PS4 but is simply not listed yet.

Looking through all potential comments, there really isn't any game that fits a mold of all the other consoles besides PS4 that is an action adventure title unless there is some deal being made that prevents a PS4 version. Which as far as I am aware, would be a first.

@Milton_Burle That's exactly why I am interested in this, its taking that Mario Golf from Gameboy color vibes and tossing it into an RPG.

Several day 1 games in this list for me. Just need to see some Capcom news regarding Monster Hunter and I will be all set.

@ManInTheChair In comparison to all the ones announced so far, I believe it is fairly new is it not? They are still pumping out 3DS games so I suspect selects will keep growing for at least this year.

Kirby I will definitely add

It matters 100% from a marketing perspective, as that will set the tone of expectations and positioning.

Capcom always keeps a steady stream of releases to remind Western fans that they hate them, on some degree.

This will be a Switch game for me, I love playing Dynasty Warrior ESC games in a portable setting, so might as well go for the big one.

@MitchVogel If you take a look at the sizes of many Wii U games, they are insanely tiny. But I agree, it needs to be bigger, but due to the portable portion, flash is a requirement, but that also adds a benefit to buying physical games due to being flash carts and not needing to be installed.

@FreakFerrett I agree, but Everytime a console becomes last gen, there is always a second hand sell off of non-collectors, and it's usually the best time to buy.

@therealgamer
"why Nintendo did not give some indie devs like 13AM Games, drinkbox studios the sdk"
Ask Nintendo, some Indie devs obviously got Switch Kits. Just see Image Form.

@Turniplord As @ThanosReXXX said "Laura Kate Dale has already predicted correctly, so we should at the very least keep an open mind about this and consider it to hold some truth, if not be completely true, like everything she correctly predicted about the Switch itself."

IT sounds more like your issue with this is that they are rumors, period, when thats all we are going to get until January.

@therealgamer sigh, see @Raylax's post for a more detailed overview of who she is.

@Turniplord sigh, see @Raylax's post for a more detailed overview of who she is.

@Turniplord Laura Kate has been on point that last few rumors and even had a PS4 Slim before it was revealed by Sony.

@JaxonH I really am hoping for a Monster Hunter XX Switch port come January.

@cleveland124 The argument would be, you don't need convincing, as a Nintendo fan you will be getting one at some point (see Wii U). Its everyone else that does.

@jimi Yes, I also own a Gaming PC, Xbox One, New 3DS, Vita, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, PSP, DS etc etc, Im a game collector, I own a bunch of different platforms. No need to be hostile about it.

The Gamepad really only affects controls and UI, there is nothing stopping these from being re-worked.

@jimi Mainly in the performance and looks department.

A Xenoblade port makes me all excited, hopeful, and frustrated. As a Game Collector, I want to buy Wii U games soon since they will be cheap, but if they are coming to the Switch, why bother, the Switch Version will be improved.

But I also want to play the improved Xenoblade port before I start the game....and perhaps the more obscurbe and popular titles will be ported as well (I AM LOOKING AT YOU TOKYO MIRAGE SESSIONS!).

On the point of the ports, we should all see this coming, its an easy way for Nintendo to have a strong launch and add value to quality games that were largely overlooked due to the Wii U's instalbase.

@gatorboi352 Japan would like to have a word with you.

Literally what I wanted, I can't wait for Monster Hunter on the go and on the big screen again! Of course by on the go, I mean outside on the porch enjoying a beer and potentially a cigar

@Piersen Its at a point now where Capcom is equally in on the joke. Case & Point - https://twitter.com/aceattorneygame/status/773973311139086337

Ah, Capcom's unique ability to both cater to its fans and completely ignore them all in one go!

I was interested, but lack of online just kills it for me. Mario Party is the kind of game that is good for all ages, and at my age, online is essential.

@Rhansley64 Limited Run Games will be doing the earlier entries for PS4 at least.

@bolt05 1/2 Genie is up on Amazon for Pre-order

I find it interesting from a marketing standpoint that most of the titles listed in the advertisement were not only early entries on the 3DS, but also have had sequels since their release.

Its interesting how Mario in 2D or 3D is essentially the same demographic, but Sonic in 2D or 3D are completely different.

@DiscoGentleman Yes, because it doesn't bring people into Nintendo's ecosystem. It just, is. To be clear, I am saying short sighted from a business perspective, in that this product doesn't serve as a way to get customers into other Nintendo products. If this was say linked to the eShop, and you could add more VC games if you wished to buy them, and then those were linked to your My Nintendo account, they would really have something here.

The thing will sell like hotcakes, but I doubt it will be creating return customers directly.

@ThanosReXXX I should really update that page, even its a bit dated (by a few years currently).

I agree, its perfect for that exact case, it just could of been so much more and been a whole other platform that grows and expands. Will I buy? Nope, but I know the perfect gift candidate for it. Like I said, the issue I see is getting those people from products like this into Nintendo's main products, and this has zero connection besides brand, not to mention I would generally consider the people who would want ONLY this don't normally overlap with current Nintendo. It's quite possible they have no intention of doing such a thing, but really, I fail to see why.

As to why people are complaining about it not running their originals or eshop purchases, its because that is this website target audience. They are already in the ecosystem, many own VC titles or the actual physical consoles and were excited at the aspect of this playing them, but it doesn't, and hence why they are upset.

and yes, it will sell a disgusting amount.

@ThanosReXXX I also have a Marketing background.

You should also know the difference between a bad idea, and one that is considered short sighted. Sometimes as a company you need a short term "boom" for lack of a better term, this does not prevent it from being ALSO short sighted, they are not mutually exclusive.

You should also be aware that it is more valuable for them to get more people into their ecosystem in the long run, which this doesn't do in the slightest as it has no ability to expand past what it is. Its just a quick cash grab, which again, is not a bad thing, it just has no long term worth.

@ThanosReXXX Because I typically look such things through a business lens, and this just screams short sighted.

This is such a missed opportunity for them. They could of tied this in with My Nintendo and the eShop, giving you a mini NES that you could choose which games went on it and purchase more from the eShop. It would of served as an entry point for old fans to come back into the Nintendo ecosystem.

Happy I bought stocks after Brexit.

As for Pokemon Go, I just want to log in

@cleveland124 Wii & DS were anomalies, ones that simply won't be happening again sometime soon because of what markets they were successful with and simply doesn't exist anymore in a similar form.

As for Nintendo being financially secure, yeah, they can screw up for a LONG TIME!

"Buried in reams of financial data is the revelation that Nintendo have 812.8 billion Yen (£6.7/$10.5 billion) in the bank – enough for it to take a 20 billion Yen loss (£163/$257 million) every year until 2052. Then there’s almost 469 billion Yen (£3.8/$6.0 billion) held in premises, equipment and investments. When that runs out – we’re in the year 2075 by this point – they’ve got some of the most valuable intellectual property in gaming to sell off before the company goes out of business."

Does this have online? If not it's a no buy.

Was a perfect time to invest, so I did.

@LeRaposa Because the term censorship gets tossed around as a blanket statement for any changes, which devolves the conversation by ignoring the many layers involved.

@Blastcorp64 Most Wii U games (same for Vita) don't seem to drop in value or go on sale, so that is most likely a solid stance to take at this point—with the 20% off that Amazon and BB offer being the cheapest you will be able to get in any decent time frame.

@ziffy Here are a few articles regarding idol culture and the focus on them being "young", this obviously wont explain everything, but it will get your foot in the door.

http://the-artifice.com/the-idol-phenomenon-in-japan-and-anime/
http://www.avclub.com/article/unraveling-fantasy-beginners-guide-japanese-idol-p-206896
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/dec/02/dead-or-alive-xtreme-3-otaku-culture-sensitivity-censorship

@BulbasaurusRex We in the west do not have what Japan considers as "Idols". Just because the word is the same, doesn't mean they carry the same meaning across cultures. The closest thing we have in the west is celebrities, but Japanese Idols, and the culture surrounding them, is quite different then what we have.

If you would like to read a summation of Idol culture, here is a decent write up on it - http://the-artifice.com/the-idol-phenomenon-in-japan-and-anime/