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[PhoenixSFT]

Really? I was always under the impression that those lists were just meant for general interest, not promising you a spot. Crazy that some stores went the opposite route.

With the New 3DS the employees were great, and when online orders opened they were able to call me and take my info over the phone for a Majora's Mask 3DS. Granted, that's uncommon, but I was hoping the same thing would happen this time.

 

[Spirit Icana]

I still don't think the excitement for Breath of the Wild is anywhere near the level of Twilight Princess, but hopefully Nintendo can impress with the game tonight. It seems to have more people's attention than Skyward Sword, at least.

 

[wild wild rice]

I'll take two really good games over a dozen mediocre games.

 

[Deleted member 752119]

If the launch is Zelda + Splatoon, yeah, I could see some people being a bit disappointed in that.

If it's those two + Mario and you're disappointed.....why are you interested in the Switch at launch. That's the dream scenario for Nintendo fans, based on what little evidence we had. If your dream scenario included Metroid and F-Zero, well, you were dreaming too much.

Definitely this. They're clearly trying to make the launch appeal to current Nintendo fans. that Wii U + 3DS base is the most important to get on board day one and the most likely to early adopt.

People who haven't been a fan of Nintendo from the Wii on, those who are sick of Mario and Zelda and didn't care for Splatoon, those sick of the iterative franchises like MK and Smash etc. aren't worth chasing at launch. Very few of those would early adopt even with a more varied library with Fzero, Metroid etc. as they're wary of Nintendo and most will take a wait and see approach anyway.

They're smartly catering to their base to generate early buzz and sales, and can bring those lapsed fans into the fold later as more games start rolling out and Switch is becoming easier to just walk into a store and impulse buy.

I'm somewhere between the "must buy day one!" fans and the wait and see lapsed fans as I enjoyed Wii U and 3DS, but as secondary platforms and have a lot to try to make time for on PS4 and PC this spring as is.

What I really want to see (and we definitely won't tonight) is how much of an improvement Zelda on Switch is vs. Zelda on Wii U. I still have my Wii U and if the graphics/performance difference isn't huge I may just play it there and wait and see on Switch for a bit. None of the other rumored 1st year games are immediate must plays for me--several I'll definitely play, but don't need to be part of the near launch zeitgeist.

 

[BRocknRolla]

Well, a quick Amazon search brings up tons. It's kinda funny.

Posted another off of Amazon on the last page with someone taking a knife to a phone. They're definitely trucking in the extremes. But hey, who knows what you might get up to?

 

[Atheerios]

So this is how Switch cartridges should look like...

 

[Mr. Pointy]

Street Fighter, Mario Kart, Bomberman and FAST sounds like a blast at parties. I'm going to be my friends' own Karen.

I hope Bomberman is more like the 64 games.

 

[Dog Problems]

No Thor 2 selection in the poll? I'm disappointed.

 

[Xist2inspire]

I'm absolutely stunned at the Bomberman rumor, that's the perfect game to show off the Switch's multiplayer potential. This could be huge if true.

 

[Dystify]

[URL="https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/5nknpo/quick_and_dirty_zelda_cartridge_mockup]Mock-up by Amyr0se on reddit[/URL] showing what Zelda's cartridge may look like.

 

[Firemind]

I hope Bomberman is more like the 64 games.

You mean SNES, right?

 

[Velocity:Design:Comfort]

Even if that is the full list of launch window games, I'm really excited. I don't understand what more people want. That is 4-5 games that I will buy in the first 3 months (or 8 if SM Oddessey is ~november) while it probably took me 2 years to get 3 meaty games for my Wii U. People who are acting to blase over the most radically different and ambitious Zelda, and what looks to be a worthy 64 style follow up to Galaxy, why? These games have been teased or otherwise lapsed (in the case of SM3DW) and if that can't do it for you then you are not necessarily the type of fan Nintendo is cultivating, I guess. And that isn't even considering how great Splatoon 2 will end up being.

 

[Omega Kirby]

Hmm, what are the benefits of catridges?

 

[friskykillface]

Gimmie a gold system

 

[TheMagician]

So this is how Switch cartridges should look like...

Put it next to a 3DS cart for size comparison.

 

[Diablohead]

So this is how Switch cartridges should look like...

I saw this earlier, 2x3cm is too small compared to what was seen in the first switch trailer.

 

[oti]

Hmm, what are the benefits of catridges?

You don't have to have a spinning disc in a tablet?

 

[Mr. Pointy]

You mean SNES, right?

I know it's called Super Bomberman R. But no. 64 games all day.

 

[Okami Haundo]

With the New 3DS the employees were great, and when online orders opened they were able to call me and take my info over the phone for a Majora's Mask 3DS. Granted, that's uncommon, but I was hoping the same thing would happen this time.

Nice! Was that the exact same procedure though? I know they sometimes do those "online in-store" pre-orders where they basically do an order for shipping. Was that the case with 3DS? I got the MM unit but I don't remember how I went about that.

If so, I could see why that scenario would differ.

 

[Ridley327]

So wait, the 4chan rumor might be legit? Man, if that really does mean a new Bomberman, I won't even breathe a word of it to my brothers, as they will lose their goddamned minds when it happens. One of them still plays through the N64 games on a yearly basis.

 

[orioto]

I still don't think the excitement for Breath of the Wild is anywhere near the level of Twilight Princess, but hopefully Nintendo can impress with the game tonight. It seems to have more people's attention than Skyward Sword, at least.

It probably comes from the WiiU failure, but BotW is 20 times more exciting in itself than TP was.

 

[SuperSah]

Posted another off of Amazon on the last page with someone taking a knife to a phone. They're definitely trucking in the extremes. But hey, who knows what you might get up to?

Willing to bet one exists with an atomic bomb on top of it or something

 

[jackal27]

Eh, I don't know, no Retro means no Prime, so that would mean me being dissapointed most probably...

Spoiler

Unless Nintendo secretly formed a Secret Development team with ex-retro staff + ex-Rare staff + ex-Factor 5 staff to make the definitive Metriod Prime game!! Chuuuu Chuuuu!!

Just give me Prime Trilogy HD on Switch and I will withstand no next chapter at least...

Retro aren't the only ones that can develop a Metroid game.

See: Metroid, Metroid 2, Super Metroid, Metroid Fusion, Metroid Zero Mission, AM2R, Castlevania Symphony of the Night, Castlevania Circle of the Moon, Castlevania Harmony of Dissonance, Castlevania Aria of Sorrow, Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow, Castlevania Portrait of Ruin, Castlevania Order of Ecclesia, Cave Story, Momodora 2, Momodora 3, Momodora Reverie Under the Moonlight, Axiom Verge, Ori and th

 

[RareFantasy64]

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Has Been Heroes - Indie viking style action game. Being developed by Frozenbyte.

Fast RMX - Fast Racing NEO redone on Switch with new content.

Snipperclips - Small title that uses the two joycons for two players.

Super Bomberman R - Surprise!

Arms - Fantasy fighting game. All characters have long arms w/ different powers. TW101 Artstyle.

Disgaea 5 Complete

Ultra Street Fighter 2: The Final Challengers - Port with new content.

Super Mario Odyssey - New 3D Mario title. Logo has a plane in it, implying a new flight mechanic.

1 2 Switch - The Switch's minigame compilation.

Splatoon 2: It's A Sequel Now. You Should Buy It Now.

 

[Bsigg12]

Hmm, what are the benefits of catridges?

Discs wouldn't work with their design.

It allows the system to be portable.

Saves could possibly be held on the cartridge for each game.

 

[Spirit Icana]

I'm absolutely stunned at the Bomberman rumor, that's the perfect game to show off the Switch's multiplayer potential. This could be huge if true.

Eh, game might be very fun, but I doubt many care about Bomberman to make it something "huge."

 

[Diprosalic]

Wii U doesn't have a 3D Mario game.

[*rapidly approaching police sirens*]

do you want to get slapped? because that's how you get slapped.

Spoiler

i wouldn't slap anybody but you are wrong

 

[Diablohead]

Put it next to a 3DS cart for size comparison.

3DS cart is 3.5 X 3.8cm

 

[Inferno313]

Hmm, what are the benefits of catridges?

They're faster, and I believe can hold more than a dual-layer BD at this point. They're also a necessity because you can't easily use optical discs in a handheld device without risking scratches, unless we want Nintendo to revive the UMD, haha.

 

[Kinsei]

I'm gonna be super sad if Bomberman isn't real.

 

[bachikarn]

I got a Wii U at launch and you could NOT be more wrong. New Zelda at launch immediately trumps the 4th NEW SMB game and fucking NintendoLand. GAF is already becoming insufferable with these posts

I'm not comparing launch. If a 3D Mario, Splatoon, and botw was not enough to convince you to get a Wii U, why would a 3D Mario, Splatoon, and BOTW convince you to get a Switch?

 

[Ladekabel]

So this is how Switch cartridges should look like...

What would be the best way to eat it so Breath of the Wild can be a part of me?

 

[AdanVC]

Etika is going to fucking die in his Nintendo Switch stream if he keeps drinking lmao

Etika is funny guy and his haircut kick ass. He is also more likeable to watch than OBE1 with all of his screams and stuff hah.

 

[Oersted]

Just realized that Bomberman would totally be in Smash

Mario, Mega Man, Pikachu, Pac Man, Sonic and Bomber Man


Shiiieeeet

 

[Dystify]

Put it next to a 3DS cart for size comparison.

SD carts are 2.4 x 3.2 cm so it's a bit smaller than those.

 

[JoeM86]

Discs wouldn't work with their design.

It allows the system to be portable.

Saves could possibly be held on the cartridge for each game.

Cartridges have a higher read rate than optical media too

 

[RampagingSoul]

Far as Nintendo launches go, nothing will be as bad as N64 far as consoles go with only Pilotwings 64 and Super Mario 64 there day one. Mario 64 is one of the best launch titles ever, but only having two games at launch is pretty sad.

Far as Nintendo portables go, most didn't have the greatest launches. Most of the games came out over time that people remember aren't at launch in my experience with their portable systems. That's why I haven't gotten a single Nintendo portable at launch personally.

 

[Hermii]

I still don't think the excitement for Breath of the Wild is anywhere near the level of Twilight Princess, but hopefully Nintendo can impress with the game tonight. It seems to have more people's attention than Skyward Sword, at least.

If what they showed so far hasn't impressed people I don't think they will be impressed when they see more. It looks fantastic.

 

[The Hermit]

The focus of the switch seems to be local coop, with those rumors.

I know it was evident in the trailers, but man, it's been dawning on me that this is a true local coop system, something not even the almighty PC can do.

So many possibilities... <3 Nintendo

 

[Inferno313]

What would be the best way to eat it so Breath of the Wild can be a part of me?

.

 

[Okami Haundo]

They're faster, and I believe can hold more than a dual-layer BD at this point. They're also a necessity because you can't easily use optical discs in a handheld device without risking scratches, unless we want Nintendo to revive the UMD, haha.

Also a note that faster means no installs. Pop in a game and you can start right away. The polar opposite of what we're used to on PS4/Xbone now...

 

[Rodin]

If the launch is Zelda + Splatoon, yeah, I could see some people being a bit disappointed in that

Nothing that contains the new Zelda can be even remotely associated with the word "disappointing". Seriously, i don't think some people have watched the gameplay videos.

Rumored launch lineup is AMAZING compared to what the Wii U and the 3DS got. Do you guys have no memories of those early days?



I don't know why only Nintendo franchises are accused of being rehashes most of the time. A new 3D mario is just as exciting to me as a new Bioware rpg.

Only as much? Eehhhh

 

[Diprosalic]

I'm not comparing launch. If a 3D Mario, Splatoon, and botw was not enough to convince you to get a Wii U, why would a 3D Mario, Splatoon, and BOTW convince you to get a Switch?

marketing and portability?
there's more to the switch than just games.

 

[PhoenixSFT]

Nice! Was that the exact same procedure though? I know they sometimes do those "online in-store" pre-orders where they basically do an order for shipping. Was that the case with 3DS? I got the MM unit but I don't remember how I went about that.

If so, I could see why that scenario would differ.

They basically were able to see online orders first, and put one in to shop to me. Had to pay in full at the time.

 

[Leatherface]

Just catching up now with all the madness. So Splatoon is now a sequel?! Fucking rad!

 

[dangeraaron10]

Is this the thread we post in during the presentation or is there a different one?

 

[Katana_Strikes]

Any other info on Bomberman bar the name and "surprise"?

I'd love a return of classic Bomberman.

 

[Galang]

I hate when all these "leaks" pour out the day of a conference. As much as I I try not to pay mind, Bomberman is one of my favourite franchises so I'll be sad if it's not true.

 

[Reki]

Today is going to be crazy long, but we're almost there! I found GAF because of the NX speculation and the presentation feels like a major checkpoint.

On an unrelated note, I'm not even that big of a Mario fan, but a few days ago I received this as a late Christmas present. It's obviously predestined to be used today:

 

[LinkSlayer64]

Is this the thread we post in during the presentation or is there a different one?

Here you go
http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1333086&page=2