Nintendo Direct on April 12 (3PM PT, Switch/3DS, mainly Splarms)
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Randomizer
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From Nintendo themselves
Cosmo Clock 21
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Called it.
What at all was confusing about that? It's Left 4 Dead survival mode, basically. Co-Op, try to collect as many eggs as possible, etc.
Lakershead22
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Im most excited for the Pikmin game and that Pikmin amiibo is mine day one.
DoctorFling
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Payday 2? Now that was a surprise.
The direct delivered on exactly what Nintendo promised which was ARMS and Splatoon 2 info.
At the same time though I think its apparent that most third party developers probably were not prepared at all for the Switch and wanted to wait until after launch before deciding whether or not to support it.
Im sure E3 will bring more announcements but Nintendo is probably going to have to carry the Switch this year with their first party titles.
At the same time though I think its apparent that most third party developers probably were not prepared at all for the Switch and wanted to wait until after launch before deciding whether or not to support it.
Im sure E3 will bring more announcements but Nintendo is probably going to have to carry the Switch this year with their first party titles.
FUNKNOWN iXi
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Anyone who posts on this forum understands how popular Minecraft is around the world, especially for kids, but it's hardly a talking point anymore. No one is denying that it's great that it's available on the Switch.
I'm just saying that it's not a counter to "This Direct did nothing for me and proved that Nintendo is learning from past mistakes, and will be delivering games we want to see/care about."
lol, doesn't like every shooter have it? "weird and confusing"
After this direct, I am convinced that the Virtual Console won't happen until E3 at the earliest. If we don't hear anything about it by then, who knows when the hell we are getting any answers
It's popular, but I wouldn't call it a big budget tentpole release like Skyrim was, even if the switch version is an incredibly late port.
CertifiedFP
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Anyone have a list of everything announced for Switch in the direct? I was caught up in Overwatch and missed the start.
Even overwatch got it yesterday.
I guess he doesn't like modes like tf2's Mann vs Machine. I'm all for it and ARMS.
QuixoticNeutral
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Here's how I did. It was on the optimistic side, but I also grossly underestimated the amount of 3DS content. What this tells me is that next time we get a Direct, I should really hop over to 4chan and present my guesswork as a fake leak.
Quick notes:
- Looks like they expect Minecraft to hold the fort through May.
- Fairly persuaded to pick up Arms at launch, though I'd still like to hear more.
- Filing Hey! Pikmin under wait-and-see; I liked the concept from the start, but launching it a week after Splatoon 2 is asking for trouble.
- Salmon Run (Splatoon 2 co-op defence) stole the show. 100% in on day one.
- The Splatoon amiibo function (bring your loadout to a friend's house) implicitly suggests couch multiplayer.
- The SSB amiibo hunt is not going to be fun. Probably going with Bayonetta's B2 design since that's the game I like better.
- Joy-Con battery pack seems superfluous given how good the life on them is already, but I guess it's there for extra pairs that aren't regularly docked back with the system. I'd settle for something of equivalent heft that I can use as a grip attachment if playing in handheld mode, as right now handheld mode is uncomfortable enough that I always play tabletop when on the go.
Quick notes:
- Looks like they expect Minecraft to hold the fort through May.
- Fairly persuaded to pick up Arms at launch, though I'd still like to hear more.
- Filing Hey! Pikmin under wait-and-see; I liked the concept from the start, but launching it a week after Splatoon 2 is asking for trouble.
- Salmon Run (Splatoon 2 co-op defence) stole the show. 100% in on day one.
- The Splatoon amiibo function (bring your loadout to a friend's house) implicitly suggests couch multiplayer.
- The SSB amiibo hunt is not going to be fun. Probably going with Bayonetta's B2 design since that's the game I like better.
- Joy-Con battery pack seems superfluous given how good the life on them is already, but I guess it's there for extra pairs that aren't regularly docked back with the system. I'd settle for something of equivalent heft that I can use as a grip attachment if playing in handheld mode, as right now handheld mode is uncomfortable enough that I always play tabletop when on the go.
Randomizer
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I thought Arms looked extremely good but one thing that has always bothered me is that there is seemingly a lack of weight and impact from attacks. Not expecting characters to be stun locked for 5 secs etc. but they seem to shrug off anything but the biggest attacks.
I'm starting to think it'll launch with the online subscription. That would be real unfortunate, but just a feeling I have.
No, but they'll be fine.From Nintendo themselves
RPGCrazied
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Nothing about Xenoblade 2?
Masterspeed
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I keep refreshing to get that Puyo Puyo demo :/ I've had the JPN one for a while, I'm really excited for the English version.
Any idea when it'll be up? All I remember from the Direct was "Shortly after this presentation"
Any idea when it'll be up? All I remember from the Direct was "Shortly after this presentation"
I told y'all VC wouldn't happen until the subscription service and I stand by that still, no way it would have been in this direct and I'm not even 100% sure it'll be at E3, I think they might have a direct in august with it there.
No, but in two months I would expect something!
Oh damn, I didn't think of that <_< Erm if it's anything I do think it's great how well supported the 3DS still is at this point, I just suspect many here are on the same boat in terms of mainly wanting Switch stuff now.
But as I say, Kirby has a history of appearing late:
Adventure on NES was 1993
Dream Land 3 on SNES was 1997
64 was 2000
Return to Dreamland and Mass Attack 2011
So it is series tradition! And the Kirby games do look and run excellently on 3DS to be fair.
fredrancour
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horde modes have been a thing in shooters for years and years. what's confusing about it?
WhiteWaterM00se
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I'm sorry, that was a craptacular Direct. I expected one or two smaller third party announcements. Show us you are getting something other than Indies. You could have talked about DQ, or funded any of these ports like Trails of Cold Steel, Portal 1 &2 (already on Nvidia Shield btw), Bayonetta 1 & 2, Madden, Pro Evo, Digimon, I mean common now.
WTF are they doing?
WTF are they doing?
DecoReturns
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Splatoon 2 release date is for Japan isn't it. I think thats's when school ends? Can't remember.
Anways, Splatoon is gonna sell big over there
Anways, Splatoon is gonna sell big over there
I'm hoping it will be too, only for Nintendo's sake though. They need to start convincing 3DS owners to upgrade.
SolicitorPirate
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I'm worried about the electric arms in uh, ARMS. Stun seems like it's going to be an incredibly difficult status effect to balance
lol what? It's bad that people are porting things now? Get the fuck out of here.
The responses to this direct are absolutely hilarious. This direct was game after game after game, with a bit on amiibo and new hardware for Switch. This is the kind of shit people literally always ask for and get so mad when it isn't done, and people are STILL pissed? Yeah, not every game shown is my thing but this was a fantastic presentation that even managed to have a few surprises (I never would've imagined a Fate game on a Nintendo console). I was sure we weren't getting many game announcements until E3, but no, they're keeping things moving. That's awesome.
Why do you people who are hating on this even bother with watching them? Because this is ridiculous.
LordOcidax
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Great direct. Liked the format.
The messaging around it was confusing. They kept meandering to the point with the in character researcher guy going "huh? what's this?!"
It gradually made plenty of sense to me, and if it supports split screen then I'm excited. But the way they presented it didn't feel very effective.
They had 2 DQ games in this Direct. You must have been watching the wrong Direct.
Yes.
Username1198
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What do you guys think the chances of a bayonetta game are for switch?
Those are very specific things to be asking for. Are you really disappointed these exact things aren't announced yet?
Randomizer
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Totally forgot Dragon Quest XI is also coming for 3DS. Damn that console has legs almost getting to 360 & PS2 levels...
FUNKNOWN iXi
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One thing I did like about the Direct was the format; it was pleasant. Also ARMS was cool, especially the 2v2 mode. It's just too damn bad they didn't show jack shit of it lol..
No, me neither. But Payday 2 for whatever reason was a huge part of the multiplayer zeitgeist for a while. This is a great game to test out the theory that people want to buy those old games again because of Switch mobility.
nckillthegrimace
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Here's my hot take:
Publishers were caught off guard by the Switch's early success in terms of sales and buzz, so they're scrambling to put random games on the Switch in the short-term. (I otherwise struggle to explain Payday 2 and that LA Noire rumor) In that way, the Switch really is the follow-up to the Wii.
I really like the headline format, and I hope it continues.
Also, holy shit, NoA is releasing notable games in July again.
Publishers were caught off guard by the Switch's early success in terms of sales and buzz, so they're scrambling to put random games on the Switch in the short-term. (I otherwise struggle to explain Payday 2 and that LA Noire rumor) In that way, the Switch really is the follow-up to the Wii.
I really like the headline format, and I hope it continues.
Also, holy shit, NoA is releasing notable games in July again.
Makes me barf. I seriously hope they're going to announce Pikmin 4 on Switch soon.
Well they should have some big things to presents besides third party titles and release dates to previously reveal games. I just want more reveals on new titles and quick updates.