Julius Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 The more I think about it, I'm think Fifa will be the only EA game we see on Switch unless it does big numbers. We can't be getting FIFA 18 if Switch Fifa isn't available at launch and 18 will be out in October. It's starting to feel like EA are fulfilling their obligations and nothing more. Personally I think it's possible that we see their Star Wars gaming rights put to good use here, alongside the sport franchises. Other than that, I don't really care for EA on the Switch. Yes, it would be great to have them onboard, but I think this is one of the many reasons Nintendo have to have a contingency plan. We know that 80+ other titles are in the works from other parties, but at the end of the day, I don't play Nintendo systems for the latest shooter in the greatest resolution: I play for the heart in their own games. So again, as important as third parties are - and acknowledging how well utilised their policy on indie gaming is working for them when compared to other systems - after what happened with the Wii U, I'll be surprised if they don't have some back-up plan of their own to keep the system in the green. That could mean spreading games out for optimal revenues (such as distancing tentpole releases and having VC and indie games fill the gaps between those first party tentpole games), but unlike the Wii U, tent pole games seem to be every 1-3 months as opposed to 3+ months. Just a thought. But Ubisoft and many other developers seem to really be onboard. Let's see how they manage with first party titles (this will be what decides how we view the launch year, in my opinion, not the third party titles) between now and next March before passing judgement. EA are known for poor servers and going against fan wishes too, let's not forget.
tapedeck Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 The more I think about it, I'm think Fifa will be the only EA game we see on Switch unless it does big numbers. We can't be getting FIFA 18 if Switch Fifa isn't available at launch and 18 will be out in October. It's starting to feel like EA are fulfilling their obligations and nothing more. It was just called FIFA too. Not FIFA 18 and will be a 'custom' release. FIFA 09 on Wii was the last good FIFA on a Nintendo platform, and seeing how they just released 'legacy editions' (appalling!) on 3DS and just had FIFA 12.5 on WiiU; I have no faith in EA's relationship with Nintendo (or Nintendo's support to EA).
liger05 Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 It was just called FIFA too. Not FIFA 18 and will be a 'custom' release.FIFA 09 on Wii was the last good FIFA on a Nintendo platform, and seeing how they just released 'legacy editions' (appalling!) on 3DS and just had FIFA 12.5 on WiiU; I have no faith in EA's relationship with Nintendo (or Nintendo's support to EA). They haven't even announced Fifa 18 period. EA were never going to announce Fifa 18 first at the Switch reveal.
Cube Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Personally I think it's possible that we see their Star Wars gaming rights put to good use here, alongside the sport franchises. I think it's highly unlikely that we'll see any Star Wars games in Switch. Not while EA have control of it, anyway.
khilafah Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) The more I think about it, I'm think Fifa will be the only EA game we see on Switch unless it does big numbers. We can't be getting FIFA 18 if Switch Fifa isn't available at launch and 18 will be out in October. It's starting to feel like EA are fulfilling their obligations and nothing more. Slightly confused. Where are you getting this idea that there would be a FIFA game released on switch before FIFA 18. That would be disastrous idea from EA as the football season is more than halfway through. Nobody would be buying FIFA 17.5 FIFA 18 will be announced for switch once they announce it for all platforms. Let's see if Konami announce Pro Evo soccer 2018 for switch. They ignored Wii U even though they would have had the market to themselves. Edited January 24, 2017 by khilafah
Julius Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I think it's highly unlikely that we'll see any Star Wars games in Switch. Not while EA have control of it, anyway. I think that depends on the direction of the games as a whole. Battlefront II is almost certainly going to have a campaign after just how criticised the first EA instalment was, and the other games alluded to at this point seem to be mainly story-heavy as opposed to online-heavy (like so many of EA's games).
tapedeck Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) Slightly confused. Where are you getting this idea that there would be a FIFA game released on switch before FIFA 18. That would be disastrous idea from EA as the football season is more than halfway through. Nobody would be buying FIFA 17.5 FIFA 18 will be announced for switch once they announce it for all platforms. Let's see if Konami announce Pro Evo soccer 2018 for switch. They ignored Wii U even though they would have had the market to themselves. Aren't PES/FIFA huge games now due to kits/stadia/commentary? May have an impact on what we get? Yup... FIFA 32.5GB PES 18.1 GB EDIT: Titanfall 2 Developer stated you won't see it on switch: "No, you’re not going to be able to fit Titanfall 2 on the Nintendo Switch.” Titanfall 2 is 32GB. Doesn't fill me with confidence regarding EA support. Edited January 24, 2017 by tapedeck
Cube Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I think that depends on the direction of the games as a whole. Battlefront II is almost certainly going to have a campaign after just how criticised the first EA instalment was, and the other games alluded to at this point seem to be mainly story-heavy as opposed to online-heavy (like so many of EA's games). But EA aren't going to tone them down to make them run on the Switch.
Josh64 Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) More details about online after launch, from their Official site Edited January 24, 2017 by Josh64
V. Amoleo Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Is this why it's free for a few months? Because it doesn't exist?
nekunando Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I don't understand why nothing seems like it's ready for launch..
dazzybee Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I presume playing online will all work but not the voice chat and stuff. A bit bonkers
ReZourceman Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Superchill. Doesn't make me nervous at all.
liger05 Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I don't understand why nothing seems like it's ready for launch.. They want it out before fiscal year end. They told shareholders it would be.
Kav Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 More details about online after launch, from their Official site Oh dear. They are handling this awfully... it's getting worse and worse!
Kounan Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I know for most of you guys this isn't really good, but for me this is really great when it comes to first year, but also beyond that. It's from reddit.
Julius Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 But EA aren't going to tone them down to make them run on the Switch. I wasn't suggesting toning them down in any way. Visceral, Respawn, etc. - everyone but DICE - are working on story-heavy games. If you mean in terms of graphics? We already know that the Switch can run 1080p 60fps when docked. 720p could be a potential problem, I agree, if holding the graphics back.
Fierce_LiNk Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I know for most of you guys this isn't really good, but for me this is really great when it comes to first year, but also beyond that. It's from reddit. I wouldn't put my faith in that list until you actually have the games in front of you.
Cube Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 If you mean in terms of graphics? We already know that the Switch can run 1080p 60fps when docked. 720p could be a potential problem, I agree, if holding the graphics back. I mean due to how the Switch is nowhere near as powerful as the PS4 or XBO. Resolution and framerate have nothing to do with it.
killthenet Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I don't have a problem with Nintendo starting off with a basic online service and adding to it incrementally over the next few months, but the online service at launch has to at least match what is available on Wii U. As much as we would like them to Nintendo have very little experience in providing a solid online service so it's understandable that it's going to be a process, it's silly to expect them to go from their current online set up to Xbox Live overnight, I think it's something that they need to get feedback from fans on and listen to the needs of the core Nintendo users, as well as implementing their own approach.
liger05 Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I don't have a problem with Nintendo starting off with a basic online service and adding to it incrementally over the next few months, but the online service at launch has to at least match what is available on Wii U. As much as we would like them to Nintendo have very little experience in providing a solid online service so it's understandable that it's going to be a process, it's silly to expect them to go from their current online set up to Xbox Live overnight, I think it's something that they need to get feedback from fans on and listen to the needs of the core Nintendo users, as well as implementing their own approach. Wii U had no VC at launch. I will find it disgraceful if the switch also has no VC at launch.
khilafah Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) I don't have a problem with Nintendo starting off with a basic online service and adding to it incrementally over the next few months, but the online service at launch has to at least match what is available on Wii U. As much as we would like them to Nintendo have very little experience in providing a solid online service so it's understandable that it's going to be a process, it's silly to expect them to go from their current online set up to Xbox Live overnight, I think it's something that they need to get feedback from fans on and listen to the needs of the core Nintendo users, as well as implementing their own approach. Overnight??? How about looking at it another way. Nintendo have had shoddy online setup since the Wii. Thats like 10 years ago, they have had 10 years to look at what the competition offers. Fans have been telling what Nintendo need to improve on for 10 years now. They have refused to get with the times. You are repeating the exact same words people said before the Wii U was launched in regards to Nintendo online offerings. It's silly to forget that Nintendo have been weak in the online environment for god knows how long. Edited January 24, 2017 by khilafah
Kounan Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 I think that the online will be avaiable at launch, because Bomberman is a launch title and it has online and they must know that people will want it from beginning. In worst case scenario, Mario Kart is out on 28. of april.
killthenet Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Wii U had no VC at launch. I will find it disgraceful if the switch also has no VC at launch. I don't disagree, they have to offer all the services the Wii U has now at launch, especially the eShop and VC. I don't expect them to offer all VC titles straight away but it'll be criminal if they don't have any.
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