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[Cerium]

Lost in all this is that VOEZ is a launch title.

I guess it's not considered indie?

 

[sleepnaught]

Insane amount of indies. Are most of these coming in 2017? If so, RIP my bank account. So happy to see an incredible lineup like this.

 

[Da-Kid]

Overcooked and Steamworld Dig 2???

 

[Souzetsu]

I had a lot of fun playing Overcooked co-op recently but it's not convenient having to bring a PC to the living room and bring multiple controllers to play. Bringing this to the Switch is the best news! Now I just need to know the release date!

 

[killroy87]

Insane amount of indies. Are most of these coming in 2017? If so, RIP my bank account. So happy to see an incredible lineup like this.

Apparently these are confirmed 2017. Expect at least a couple delays.

 

[Sheytan]

That's

Really fuckin weird but okay

I updated my post (man i suck at writing )

I rather buy multi-platform games for my PC (connected to my 65" 4k TV) the Switch isn't really that powerful.

 

[IrishNinja]

seriously, as a classic sega fan, this + the wonder/moster boy games have me hyyyyype

 

[Shaanyboi]

That's a seriously fantastic indie lineup. So many that I'm glad were announced, and so many I'll gladly double-dip on for a Switch version.

 

[psyfi]

Did you guys see this Flipping Death? It looks charming as ish

I'm not a fan of the art or voice acting, but the gameplay hook looks really cool.

 

[Effect]

What would make this list even better would be a non-futuristic racing game of some kind.

 

[Ushojax]

They definitely see indies as a substitute for traditional third party games. They have a great lineup for this year.

 

[Salex_]

Nothing about the release dates?

Take a shit somewhere else.

yesterday

Online play seems to be the only way edge lords can reliably play multiplayer games.

l o l

 

[PreyingShark]

Lost in all this is that VOEZ is a launch title.

I guess it's not considered indie?

This is for North America. Pretty sure it'd be considered indie, it's just no confirmed for over here yet.

 

[killroy87]

I updated my post (man i suck at writing )

I rather buy multi-platform games for my PC (connected to my 65" 4k TV) the Switch isn't really that powerful.

You do you, but your Switch connects to the tv too, and most of these games aren't going to benefit from massive resolutions.

 

[ThatGuyJangle]

What an incredibly solid first 9 months, and that's only confirmed stuff! Roll on E3 and beyond!

 

[Inferno313]

I updated my post (man i suck at writing )

I rather buy multi-platform games for my PC (connected to my 65" 4k TV) the Switch isn't really that powerful.

That's fair, I'm probably in the same boat for any AAA release on Switch, but for a lot of these indies, there won't be a significant difference between playing on PC and Switch.

 

[Souzetsu]

I updated my post (man i suck at writing )

I rather buy multi-platform games for my PC (connected to my 65" 4k TV) the Switch isn't really that powerful.

To be fair if there's a game that's multiplatform I would just get it on PC. But being able to bring it on the go makes me really want to consider getting the Switch version instead.

 

[Nintenleo]

Insane amount of indies. Are most of these coming in 2017? If so, RIP my bank account. So happy to see an incredible lineup like this.

They're all "2017 confirmed", seems like a lot of them will come in the next few months

 

[EDarkness]

I mean... Nintendo are the only console manufacturer that have done a Humble Indie Bundle, so it seems weird to think Nintendo aren't going to let indies do sales where they do sales elsewhere

Anyone on the eShop can make a sale whenever they want. Nintendo doesn't have any say in that. If a game isn't going on sale there, it's because the developer/publisher didn't want to do it.

 

[Zedark]

Nothing about the release dates?

Several release dates in the direct, and all the games listed are slated for sometime in 2017.

 

[bounchfx]

Holy fuck yes

I'd be 100% OK if switch was just a Nintendo + indie machine. That's like, most of the best games

I'm sooo down for towerfall, cave story, stardew, etc portable

 

[Jamix012]

That's

Really fuckin weird but okay

Is it though? Why? If he owns a PS4 Pro and good PC, just as an example, and doesn't really value the handheld aspect, why would he care about multi-plats? Not saying it's the norm, but I don't find it unusual.

 

[tolkir]

Lost in all this is that VOEZ is a launch title.

I guess it's not considered indie?

And Vroom in the Sky.

Witches in fly motorcycles.

 

[Kouriozan]

Expected Nintendo to have strong indie support since they can't get western 3rd parties.

 

[Oregano]

Try tweeting Damon

Well, I just sent another email to Nintendo. My first email, just mentioned our game with links to more info; this time, I did more of a sale pitch (our best-selling game has over 700k owners just on Steam, Cosmic Star Heroine was voted in the Top 40 Most Anticipated Games of 2017 on NeoGAF, almost a quarter of a million views combined on our 3 most popular youtube videos for CSH, etc.) so we'll see if we get any further this time.

Yeah try tweeting Damon Baker directly. Might work better!

 

[killroy87]

And Vroom in the Sky.

Witches in fly motorcycles.

The less said about that Witch game, the better. That looks like the kind of Steam Greenlight game that Jim Sterling would nut over.

 

[duckroll]

Huge list.

Ctrl+F "Nidhogg"

Worthless list.

 

[Spirited]

Huge list.

Ctrl+F "Nidhogg"

Worthless list.

We can always hope nidhogg 2 gets announced for it, doesn't have to be announced on the first nindies stream for switch.

 

[Dark Cloud]

What is NBA Playgrounds?? I love the NBA. Like this came out of nowhere. I need to see it! Is it like NBA Street?

 

[GiantBreadbug]

I updated my post (man i suck at writing )

I rather buy multi-platform games for my PC (connected to my 65" 4k TV) the Switch isn't really that powerful.

Okay that's 10000x less weird that what I initially understood as "multi platform games don't interest me at all"

And just like you don't care to buy them on Switch, I don't care to buy them on PC. Means pretty much nothing for either of our choices, it's just a difference in preferred platform

 

[Nirolak]

I've added the following press release to the OP and updated the title. Underlined content highlights their exclusivity statements.

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Nintendo Switch system launches on March 3, and people can expect an exciting lineup of games on Nintendo eShop for day one and beyond. Nintendo has been working closely with independent publishers and developers to deliver a steady flow of unique and original experiences to Nintendo eShop.

“We’re working with both mainstream and independent developers to make Nintendo Switch the destination for entertaining games and experiences.”
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More than 60 quality indie games are confirmed for Nintendo Switch this year alone, and many games take advantage of unique Nintendo Switch features, including multiple play modes (TV mode, handheld mode, tabletop mode), flexible control options, local and online multiplayer* and innovative JoyCon functionality like HD rumble. In a Nindies Showcase video, Nintendo highlighted some of these games that are in development.

“Our Nindies Showcase gives fans a taste of some of the great content on its way to Nintendo eShop,” said Steve Singer, Nintendo of America’s Vice President of Publisher and Developer Relations. “We’re working with both mainstream and independent developers to make Nintendo Switch the destination for entertaining games and experiences.”

To view the Nindies Showcase video in its entirety, visit http://live.nintendo.com. Along with Nintendo Switch exclusives and timed exclusives, some of the highlights revealed in the video include:

• Runner3 from Choice Provisions: Runner3 continues the joyous adventures of CommanderVideo from BIT.TRIP RUNNER and Runner2. Players will encounter quests, branching paths, item shops, new Retro Challenges, new character moves, new dance moves and a roster of characters that somehow manages to rival the strangeness of Runner2. The game is scheduled to launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch this fall.
• SteamWorld Dig 2 from Image & Form Games: In the sequel to the award-winning original, you must dig deep, gain riches and explore an underworld riddled with danger. The game is scheduled to launch this summer.
• Yooka Laylee from Team 17 and Playtonic Games: Explore huge, beautiful worlds, meet an unforgettable cast of characters and horde a vault-load of shiny collectibles as buddy-duo Yooka (the green one) and Laylee (the wisecracking bat with the big nose). The buddy-duo platformer is coming to Nintendo Switch soon, with multiplayer functionality perfect for the system.
• Blaster Master Zero from Inti Creates: The same elements that made the original Blaster Master a hit are back, including side-scrolling vehicular combat, top-down adventuring and a huge sci-fi landscape, in addition to a host of new and improved gameplay systems. The game includes a two-player mode and will have numerous character cameos coming soon. Blaster Master Zero launches exclusively on both Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family systems on March 9.
• Pocket Rumble from Chucklefish Games and Cardboard Robot Games: This deep 2D fighter makes players want to throw down, anywhere, anytime. The battles get even more intense with the inclusion of HD rumble: When players get hit by a weak attack, it’ll feel very different from getting rocked by a strong one. The game is scheduled to launch as a console exclusive for Nintendo Switch in March.
• Flipping Death from Zoink Games: Welcome to Flatwood Peaks, a small whimsical town with a problem – Death is on vacation. Play as Penny and help the ghosts with their peculiar problems on The Otherside. This puzzling adventure game is scheduled to come to Nintendo Switch later this year.
• Mr. Shifty from tinyBuild and Team Shifty: Shift through bullets, and master lightning-fast takedowns in a new kind of action game. Mr. Shifty follows a teleportation-fueled heist to break into the world’s most secure facility. Shift through walls, through bullets, cover huge distances and be everywhere at once. One shot kills. Survive on skills. HD rumble allows players to feel every punch, shot and crash. The game is scheduled to launch first on Nintendo Switch this April.
• Wargroove from Chucklefish Games: This turn-based strategy game offers local and online matches for one to four players. The game is scheduled to launch later this year.
• Stardew Valley from Chucklefish Games and ConcernedApe: Nintendo Switch will be the first console to support the game’s new multiplayer feature. The open-ended, country-life RPG is scheduled to launch this summer.
• Shakedown Hawaii from vBlank: This 16-bit spiritual successor to Retro City Rampage aims to be twice as good with twice the bits. From the boardroom to the streets, Shakedown Hawaii parodies big business and the white collar crimes that go alongside. Build your empire, monopolize the markets and collaterally re-zone the island’s destructible sandbox. It’s scheduled to launch first on Nintendo Switch this April.
• Graceful Explosion Machine from Vertex Pop: Skillfully pilot the advanced Graceful Explosion Machine (GEM) fighter while blasting swarms of crystalline enemies with your ludicrously overpowered quad-weapon array. This side-scrolling arcade shooter features HD rumble support, which means players will really be able to feel those machines explode. The game is scheduled to launch first on Nintendo Switch this April.
• Tumbleseed from aeiowu: A small seed heads up a mountain to save his home in this physics-based game. More than 30 unique upgrades help the seed overcome challenges and enemies. HD rumble means players will feel seeds traversing across the screen. The game is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch this spring.
• Overcooked: Special Edition from Team 17 and Ghost Town Games: In Overcooked, players must journey through a variety of cruel and unusual kitchens on their quest to become master chefs capable of conquering an ancient edible evil which plagues the land. Play solo or engage in classic, chaotic couch co-op for up to four players in both co-operative and competitive challenge modes. The special edition features the original game, plus all of the DLC. HD rumble integration means they can feel every chop through a tomato and the slosh of soup in a pot. Overcooked: Special Edition is coming later this year.
• The Escapists 2 from Team 17 and Mouldy Toof: The sequel to the hugely popular prison escape series supports drop-in/drop-out co-op for up to four players (additional accessories are required for multiplayer modes, and are sold separately). Players can tie together knotted sheets and use them to climb down high windows in new multi-level prisons, and find other new ways to make a break for freedom. The Escapists 2 is coming later this year.
• GoNNER from Raw Fury and Art in Heart: GoNNER is a tough-as-hell, score-based, procedurally generated platformer with roguelike elements. GoNNER is also a story about friendship between Ikk, Death and a space whale named Sally. You will die. A lot. The console version of the game launches first on Nintendo Switch with additional content tailor-made for the system later this year.
• Kingdom: Two Crowns from Raw Fury and Noio: In Kingdom: Two Crowns, attend to your domain, border to border, or venture into the wild to discover its wonders and threats. First revealed today, two players can come together in co-op mode to rule a kingdom. Their choices bring hope or despair to their subjects. The game is scheduled to launch later this year.
• Dandara from Raw Fury and Long Hat House: Dandara has awoken to reshape the world. In this strange world of quirky characters, nothing is at it seems. In this bizarre, gravity-bending world with hidden beauty, it’s up to Dandara, jumping from surface to surface, to restore order and direct a directionless world. The game is scheduled to launch on Nintendo Switch this summer with exclusive features and functionality, including HD rumble support.

To access Nintendo eShop, a system update that will be available on launch day is required. The system update downloads in the background, is designed to install quickly and doesn’t disrupt gameplay.

After visiting Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch for the first time, gamers can also purchase Nintendo Switch digital games on Nintendo.com. Users can purchase the games on Nintendo’s website and have them download automatically to their Nintendo Switch system at home or on the go, wherever there is a Wi-Fi connection.

Nintendo Switch launches March 3 at a suggested retail price of $299.99. For more information about the new system, visit http://www.nintendo.com/switch.

* Online services require a Nintendo Account. Starting this fall, some online services will also require a paid subscription. Paid online service availability may be limited based on location.

Note to editors: Nintendo press materials are available at http://press.nintendo.com, a password-protected site. To obtain a login, please register on the site.

http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...ews-Nintendo-Reveals-Partnerships-Indie-Games

 

[Pinky]

Nintendo first-party

+

Indies

+

Occasional sprinkling of third-party titles

=

WIN

 

[pswii60]

Expected Nintendo to have strong indie support since they can't get western 3rd parties.

Like Vita?

 

[hawk2025]

That was a damn impressive presentation.

They've got a steady, healthy mix of big indie ports, and a good deal of indie games they are taking the "lead" on having a relationship with, too.

I'm more and more confident on the friday purchase

 

[Santar]

So many 2d sidescrollers for a console that doesn't have a d-pad. Makes me sad just to think about.
Every time a new indie like Blaster Master gets announced and I get excited for all the indie goodness on the Switch the no d-pad fact pops back up and the excitement is gone.

 

[KilgoreTrout]

Yessss,, but nooooo. My wallet is hosed. So many great games.

I'll double-dip on Thumper, and Overcooked.

Excited for Wargroove. I've missed Advance Wars.

 

[psyfi]

You do you, but your Switch connects to the tv too, and most of these games aren't going to benefit from massive resolutions.

But the will benefit from portability and having two controllers everywhere you go. Switch is gonna be dope for local multiplayer.

 

[fabricated backlash]

Steam World Dig 2


I am in heaven.

 

[Hero of Legend]

I've added the following press release to the OP and updated the title. Underlined content highlights their exclusivity statements.


http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...ews-Nintendo-Reveals-Partnerships-Indie-Games

Thanks!

 

[sir_bumble_bee]

Pocket Rumble.
Wargroove.



I need them.

 

[Galang]

Surprisingly impressive... Better than Wii U and 3DS combined and yet it's only year one.

 

[OricWindstar]

Just finished watching this. Really surprised how many of those games I want to play. Steamworld Dig 2, Gonner and Pocket Rumble all look excellent.

 

[Shiggy]

This makes the Switch lineup so much better for me. Surprised to see Treasurenauts still coming, that was announced for 3DS ages ago.

 

[hampig]

Just here to say Pocket Rumble is great and definitely worth your time if you're even a casual fighting fan. It's like what would happen if SNK made Smash Bros.

 

[Oregano]

Surprisingly impressive... Better than Wii U and 3DS combined and yet it's only year one.

It's really not. Most eshop games don't get any attention but there's an absolute ton of killer games hidden in there.

 

[Etzer]

That is a massive list. I wasn't too hyped for the Nindies Showcase, but there were quite a few games that got my attention. Good stuff.

 

[ar4757]

tons of em

 

[cw_sasuke]

Lol, get out of here if you can't handle other peoples opinions. I don't know about him but I myself saw the direct and I'm not super impressed as well since almost all of the games that interest me are on many other platforms out there.
A forum isn't a place where you have to post only about things you like.

Talk about unrealistic expectation. What platform gets 20 exclusive indie games prior to its launch announced for the first couple months? If you expected more than what was shown nothing could have pleased you.

Opinions are fine... But come on.

 

[randomengine]

Nintendo first-party

+

Indies

+

Occasional sprinkling of third-party titles

+

Virtual console

=

WIN

Fixed.

 

[PunjabiPlaya]

So so happy to see Enter the Gungeon on there. Perfect for portable gaming. Gonna be nice to replay Cave Story as well, awesome indie support so far. Crypt of the Necrodancer on Switch next plz.