AcademicSaucer
Member
Switch needs minecraft and terraria
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Resistance100
Member
Well Minecraft hits later this year so that's one down
Still no release date, but minecraft was announced and the assumption is its the full current gen version of the game.
Terraria with special local multiplayer support would be very attractive on the Switch for families I think.
True. The joy cons should make it a bit more appealing.
Actually rereading the scan I'm not sure. Could go either way ¯\_(ツ
_/¯Actually rereading the scan I'm not sure. Could go either way ¯\_(ツ
Can you do anything right?
I'll try, sir (´・ω・｀
Yeah, no way it's not a November title.
Here's the release date for those who are wondering: November 17th (last Friday before Black Friday in the US). Yes, it's speculation, but the release date of major holiday titles for Nintendo in NA are pretty easy to guess.
And I really don't see the infamous Pokémon Stars before November either.
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By the way, LEGO Worlds is going to cost 2 980 Yen (PS4). Finally a company that gets it!
I'll try, sir (´・ω・｀
And it's going to be even more fun to see you failing while you actually try!
Keep the good work with the Switch stock reports translations, and keep the accurancy
I don't think they would release two such high profile first party releases in the same month.
I continue to believe that Stars, with it being Switch only, will come out in October and Super Mario Odyssey coming out the following month.
I think the Switch install base will be robust enough by later this year to support a Pokemon game.
Hmmm they always tried to have to big releases for November/Black Friday for 3DS/WiiU or DS/Wii in the past years. They probably still wanna have massive 3DS sales this year...so Pokemon would need to hit that spot.
The Holiday season will be brutal - PS4/One will get price drops, Scorpio is launching....big AAA titles will fight for money with Destiny/CoD/RDR2 etc.
They need to make sure that Switch doesnt get lost in the Storm and have bombs ready themselves. Zelda DLC, Smash Bros. Perfect Edition and one new title is what i see for October.
But Pokemon in October and SMO a month later would make sense as well....Mario will be massive if it doesnt have to share the Spotlight. Also if MH Switch happens this year...they might wanna have some space between Pokemon and MH.
Resistance100
Member
I dont think Pokémon stars switch will even happen. Don't think we'll see a Pokémon game on switch for a couple of years
Leona Lewis
Banned
Nintendo needs something to keep the 3DS alive this year, and DQXI won't cut it outside of Japan.
It's not like they really care about the 3DS in 2017, if you look at the profile of its games this year.
Resistance100
Member
I agree it could be a 3DS game, just don't see a switch version happening
Leona Lewis
Banned
I think they care enough not to abandon their highest selling hardware during its last viable holiday season.
Switch will make bank this year, but it's still not at a mass market price or profile for Nintendo to put all its non-mobile eggs into.
I trust Eurogamer.
Hmm....we will see - i dont think it will be exclusive, but i think it will happen.
...lets see how it looks after e3. Last year showed that one big games is enough to sell alot of systems during the Holidays. Cant see them not having another Pokemon for 3DS for later this year. Last time to really milk the system, since i expect a smaller/more compact Switch to be announced in Q1 18. No reason for them to push the 3DS after that.
Plz no bully!And it's going to be even more fun to see you failing while you actually try!
Keep the good work with the Switch stock reports translations, and keep the accurancy
Nothing today for Switch from online retailers. Try again tomorrow!
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
I'll try, sir (´・ω・｀
The Naruto game is 3D right? Wonder how 4 vs 4 will work. Hope its not something like Jstars.
Nikkei Interview with Square Enix CEO Matsuda-kun: http://trendy.nikkeibp.co.jp/atcl/column/16/021400099/032900007/
- Talks about extending the life of titles through updates and DLC allowing them to continue selling for longer periods of time (FFXV in this case)
- Notes that releasing titles in Japan than waiting several months to release their titles overseas is not a good business strategy, especially for their story/adventure focused titles and continues to note the importance of worldwide releases
- Smartphone titles in the first half of 2016 did poorly, their motto this year is 'something else' as they have to stand out and be different from the competition in order to attract users on phones and not just continue making these games using the same templates as they have before
- Smartphone users aren't just looking for light games anymore, but more hardcore experiences
- Japan/China/North America account for 80% of the smartphone market, so no need for worldwide releases for smartphone titles
- Has an interest in the Middle East/India as a potentially large untapped market for the future
- More announcements to come for FF's 30th anniversary
- Notes that 2017 has Nintendo Switch, Xbox Scorpio, Windows 10 game mode and google's Tango
- Out of all of these Square Enix is focusing most on Nintendo Switch
Switch section in more details:
- Talks about extending the life of titles through updates and DLC allowing them to continue selling for longer periods of time (FFXV in this case)
- Notes that releasing titles in Japan than waiting several months to release their titles overseas is not a good business strategy, especially for their story/adventure focused titles and continues to note the importance of worldwide releases
- Smartphone titles in the first half of 2016 did poorly, their motto this year is 'something else' as they have to stand out and be different from the competition in order to attract users on phones and not just continue making these games using the same templates as they have before
- Smartphone users aren't just looking for light games anymore, but more hardcore experiences
- Japan/China/North America account for 80% of the smartphone market, so no need for worldwide releases for smartphone titles
- Has an interest in the Middle East/India as a potentially large untapped market for the future
- More announcements to come for FF's 30th anniversary
- Notes that 2017 has Nintendo Switch, Xbox Scorpio, Windows 10 game mode and google's Tango
- Out of all of these Square Enix is focusing most on Nintendo Switch
Switch section in more details:
Oh... dear. (If accurate)
Mostly because DQX and DQXI are headed to Switch - but if they would bring KH3 to Switch as well this would mean quite a bit.
This part about Switch is interesting. Matsuda said that having more platforms is good for content creators, therefore he would like Switch to be successful. He also wants more titles in development and existing ones to be ported to Switch if they're possible/feasible.
http://trendy.nikkeibp.co.jp/atcl/column/16/021400099/032900007/?P=3
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Makes sense Xbox is dead in Japan and the Switch represents a potential for cultivating a lucrative domestic market. Guessing they probably won't be doing Rise of the Tomb Raider style deals for a while though.
Herb Alpert
Banned
Square seems quite commited in supporting the Switch. I hope it is not only words.
Kresnik258
Member
I mean, they committed heavily to Vita in the end, it was just far too late in the day to make a difference. I see no reason they wouldn't move on to the next high-end handheld with this new attitude towards the market.
Well, for now they already announced/released DQH1+2, Spelunker Z, DQX, DQXI, I Am Setsuna and Project Octopath Traveler. I'd say they are already pretty much on board. Not surprising tho, they were the biggest third party on 3DS.
I'd say Q1 2018.
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
Persona 5 vs FFXV round 2 here we go
It begins... ;P
Interested in the new announcements for FF's 30th anniversary. There were some compilations rumored right?
Eh Level 5 and Capcom slipped your mind?
Mh, did they supported more the 3DS than Square ? Maybe Level 5 did.
I mean:
| PS4 # | 30.057 | 30.733 | 30.081 | 512.789 | 382.680
Now, it could be ps4 from now starts to drop dramatically but until the past week sales are quite respectable.
Are you talking about the DS or 3DS? Capcom supported the 3DS far more than any third party. S-E was a heavy supporter of the DS but backed out of 3DS early. They did continue supporting it with Dragon Quest though.
Principate
Saint Titanfall
Capcom definitely did. Square barely supported the 3DS even after bravely did very on the 3DS they put out a very low effort sequel with recycled content. Capcom litterally put lot if it's strongest games with plenty of ecpansion effort.