Skyrim and Minecraft on the Switch and Fallout 4 in VR...
2017 be a heck of a year
So not "easily" at all. Sounds borderline unplayable.
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Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition |OT| Big Third Party Support From Microsoft
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Skyrim and Minecraft on the Switch and Fallout 4 in VR...
2017 be a heck of a year
So not "easily" at all. Sounds borderline unplayable.
My tip for very early game - charcoal. Usual guides and let's play videos go searching for coal to make torches (so you can see when you're hiding in a hastily dug hole in the ground on your first night. But often you won't find coal immediately. Charcoal can be made by burning a lump of wood in a furnace and that can be used to make torches (and also fuel the furnace more efficiently).
All you need is a furnace which needs some stone, and to get stone you need a pick which you can make from wood initially (can then make a stone one which is faster and lasts longer)
MrCookiepants
Member
lol, didn't even know this was coming, now I'm topping up my eShop wallet in anticipation.
I feel like I would buy anything just to have it on the Switch. RE4 Switch Edition when?
I feel like I would buy anything just to have it on the Switch. RE4 Switch Edition when?
Definitive portable/console hybrid version. PC will always be the definitive version, with the mod support, all the custom servers, etc.
After reading the topic again: It's pretty interesting to see Microsoft being the only First Party Developer in history with a console in the race, to release a game on the competing consoles. They also did that with some Rare games for the NDS but that wasn't really a competing platform back then.
I am still surprised Microsoft bought the Minecraft Franchise and I still wonder if their immense investment will pay off for them in the end. -But I guess companies of that size have to throw around with their money sometimes...
I am still surprised Microsoft bought the Minecraft Franchise and I still wonder if their immense investment will pay off for them in the end. -But I guess companies of that size have to throw around with their money sometimes...
Wrestlemania
Banned
Are realms coming to console versions eventually then?
The only time I played Minecraft was in the very early days on a private server with a few friends. The persistent world and coop was the thing I enjoyed most about it, and playing on my own or only when the person with the save file online really doesn't seem as appealing.
The only time I played Minecraft was in the very early days on a private server with a few friends. The persistent world and coop was the thing I enjoyed most about it, and playing on my own or only when the person with the save file online really doesn't seem as appealing.
Smiles and Cries
Member
that delay sucks
I woke up and went to download and saw its not up yet
I woke up and went to download and saw its not up yet
They're also supporting Switch before Capcom, EA, Activision, and most major third parties.
I saw this on the eShop. 500MB is all it initially takes. Quite crazy isn't it? But I bet save files are huge.
Can we talk about sales here? I looked up the OP but it says nothing about not being able to discuss it. Apologies if this details the thread in advance lol.
I have a couple of questions:
1. Why is this game digital only at launch? and do you think this will affect its overall performance?
2. How big do you think this will be?
I have to admit I have no interest in Minecraft but the phenomena surrounding it is simply fascinating. Since Switch also fascinates me, I really want to know your opinions.
I have a couple of questions:
1. Why is this game digital only at launch? and do you think this will affect its overall performance?
2. How big do you think this will be?
I have to admit I have no interest in Minecraft but the phenomena surrounding it is simply fascinating. Since Switch also fascinates me, I really want to know your opinions.
Minecraft always releases digital first. They probably manage to snag some double dippers that way.
I am certain EA is already preparing to port their sports games over as we speak though, wasn't there a NBA game shown in the Switch 3 minute reveal trailer? They would be incredible stupid not to port their library to the system after it has proven to be very successful. Capcom will definitely bring Monster Hunter to the Switch, perhaps even a new one(along with a 3DS version). But yes, it's kinda funny Capcom couldn't manage to bring a Streetfighter game to the Switch at launch and having MS to release their big IP even before it.
Inferno313
Banned
I don't think that's ever been possible for the console editions of the game?
Microsoft is working to unite the console versions with the pocket (phone, set top box) and win 10 uwp versions. Xbox one is happening first this year and then... We don't know. Wouldn't buy it counting on that though
If the 9 hour gap is the same here then I'd say midnight, so first thing tomorrow most likely.
Flintty
Member
It's worth a look. People talk about creative mode being like virtual Lego but it's the adventure mode which keeps me and my family playing.
Waiting for the Zelda mashup pack before buying for the Switch.
psychowave
Member
Never played Minecraft before but I'm tempted to get this. I'm admittedly not the most creative of people (which seems to be the whole point of the game) so I'll have to see some footage before taking the plunge, though.
lol switch now part of xbox family? play anywhere soon?
Flintty
Member
You don't have to be too creative for adventure mode. It helps but you can survive in a mud hut just as well as you would a castle.
You will build a castle though
Ooops, forgot about the modding. Still, may be jumping in.
esmith08734
Member
I always tried to play Minecraft but literally stopped just a few minutes in each time. It felt a little too overwhelming, which sounds kind of embarrassing, considering the game is consumed mostly by younger folk. Is the game basically just a day simulator?
They have billions of dollars off shore that would cost a LOT to repatriate back to the United States. A foreign acquisition really made sense from a financial standpoint.
And remember that the game is only a 500MB download on the Switch. So much quicker & easier to get the game up on the eShop than getting Nintendo to manufacture game cartridges and prepare for a rushed physical release.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
Time to make an uk account 😂😂😂
I'll get this as soon as I get a Switch later this year. I'm gonna introduce my gf to gaming with the Switch and Minecraft. It's probably the best opportunity, since we only need one console to play together and we can play with each other building some nice stuff. Looking forward to that.
:Motorbass
Member
I always avoided Minecraft stuff like the plague, but got the WiiU version and liked it very much! Music and the overall atmosphere is very well done. Just playing survival and exploring "my" world.
Wouldn't buy retail so you can always play for a few minutes without switching carts.
I'll get the Switch version for sure!
My hope is a more optimized version for physical release, when the digital release is further patched. Maybe bigger realms, higher draw distance, stuff like that, that might be patched in down the road.
Just realised it's not available to buy yet, so still time for them to change the price!
TheExecutive
Member
30 bucks? I remember when it was like $7 for the alpha version. What is the going rate on other platforms? Also, the draw distance is concerning to me. How big can the worlds get in this version? Nothing worse then hitting walls in Minecraft.
nicoga3000
Saint Nic
Looking at the update history, the last time I played was back around August of 2010 - fishing was not in the game last I played, and that was added in Alpha 1.1.1
So 24 "maps" is pretty big? I guess I'm just wanting to make sure I'm not going to feel restricted playing this. That being said, I'm not sure I know what Minecraft even is anymore, ha. I remember when resident GAF member Butzopower introduced me to the game when it was a browser based thing, only.
TheGreenArrow
Member
Will this have the free Power Rangers DLC?
BluePikmin11
Member
AAAAaaaa. I hate that we have to wait even longer for the Switch version, it's only a 10 hour wait though. I can occupy myself with other things though. :O
Okami Haundo
Member
I'm really surprised that I'm excited to buy/play this, but taking it on the go sounds too appealing. That combined with the Mario content I missed from the Wii-U version make this an easy purchase for me. Now I just need to send Nintendo my JoyCon so they can fix them. In the meantime I'll be limited to playing in docked/tabletop mode with a Pro Controller...
GiantBreadbug
Member
Is it not available in the US eShop yet?
Edit: Oops, I can't do timezones properly
Edit: Oops, I can't do timezones properly
Smaller. It's in between the size of the PS3/Wii u and the PS4/xb1
Wait am I reading the press release right?! It doesn't release until 9pm EST today?! What the heck is up with that!
Inferno313
Banned
Man, I was looking forward to downloading and playing during my lunch. BS.