New Ninty Direct

MilesMorales1

sligeach wrote: »

Dude, what are you doing with all the individual posts in mere minutes? You're not supposed to do that.

Oh ok, you should use your mod powers to stop me from doing that.

MilesMorales1

Banner Saga 3 and The Messenger are coming soon, hooray. Shame there was no Hollow Knight.

Maxpfizer

sligeach wrote: »

For those who want to watch the Indie Direct later, here's the Youtube link.

Nindies Showcase Spring 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZYQmrdaW8g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZYQmrdaW8g

It starts at 4pm.

Some good looking games in there.

Lumines Remastered. Looking forward to playing Lumines again.

manual_man

The Messenger, Light Fall, and Pool Panic interest me

Rhyme

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

First game is Mark of the Ninja Remastered Autumn 2018.

Ooh, cool. Blitzed through (part of) my Steam backlog a few years ago trying to finish games I'd left with some indie titles in between so keep me from getting bored. This one is one of the few that really stuck with me. Undecided if I'd re-buy it though, can always just turn on the laptop.

Any word on Shakedown: Hawaii? Everything the developers post these days is prefaced by 'will be released when it's ready'.

Mr E

sligeach wrote: »

Dude, what are you doing with all the individual posts in mere minutes? You're not supposed to do that.

Nothing wrong with a running commentary, sligeach. Not everyone has youtube access in work.

sligeach

He could have easily put it all in 1 post or edited his first post.

Mr E

That's a pain in the ass, especially on mobile. Don't stress over it.

sligeach

REDMOND, Wash., March 20, 2018 – In a Nindies Showcase video released during this year’s Game Developers Conference, Nintendo featured more than a dozen independent games coming to Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch system in 2018. These “Nindies,” the term for independent developers making games for Nintendo systems, are creating unique experiences that fall into multiple genres – including stealth action games like Mark of the Ninja Remastered, tactical role-playing games like Banner Saga 3 and rhythmic “bullet hell” games like Just Shapes and Beats. And because of the unique features of Nintendo Switch, all of the independent games featured in the video can be played at home or on the go.

“Since the launch of Nintendo Switch, we’ve continued to be blown away with the amount of high-quality games coming from our passionate Nindie developers, and the positive fan reception for those experiences,” said Damon Baker, Nintendo of America’s Senior Manager for Publisher & Developer Relations. “This talented and ever-growing community of Nindies has found a home on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch, and we absolutely welcome their inventive and visionary contributions.”

To view the Nindies Showcase video in its entirety, visit http://live.nintendo.com. Highlights of the presentation include:

Mark of the Ninja Remastered from Klei Entertainment: Originally released in 2012, this high-definition remaster of the critically acclaimed stealth action game is coming this fall. The game really makes players feel like a ninja, as they use silence, agility and wits to navigate beautifully designed 2D levels.

Banner Saga 3 from Versus Evil: As the epic conclusion to the award-winning Banner Saga trilogy of mature, story-driven role-playing games, players will need to brace themselves for tough battles, difficult choices and tragic losses. Banner Saga 3 launches this summer. The original two games, Banner Saga and Banner Saga 2, are also coming to Nintendo Switch. Players’ personal stories, progress and choices from the first two games will carry over to Banner Saga 3.

LUMINES REMASTERED from Enhance Games: A bombastic harmony of light, sound and intense puzzle action make this HD remake of the original critically acclaimed LUMINES as unforgettable to play alone as it is with a friend in local multiplayer. LUMINES REMASTERED launches on Nintendo Switch in spring.

Just Shapes and Beats from Berzerk Studio: This “musical bullet hell” game might be a genre all its own! Navigate deadly shapes solo or in local or online co-op multiplayer, all to a soundtrack composed by 20 chiptune artists. Just Shapes and Beats launches as a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch this summer.

Reigns: Kings & Queens from Nerial and Devolver Digital: As a monarch of the modern age, players face a seemingly never-ending series of requests from peasants, allies and enemies. By swiping left or right in the game, players impose their will on the kingdom. The Nintendo Switch version of Reigns: Kings & Queens, which launches this spring, features an exclusive local co-op multiplayer mode.

The Messenger from Sabotage and Devolver Digital: The Messenger allows players to transform the game from an 8-bit platformer into a gloriously rendered 16-bit time-traveling adventure. Players will find upgrades, new abilities, hidden levels and great speed-running opportunities as they journey through a cursed land. The Messenger launches on Nintendo Switch this summer.

Fantasy Strike from Sirlin Games: In a world where fantasy meets martial arts, anything can become a weapon. This gorgeous fighting game employs nuanced mechanics with simple combos and easy-to-perform special moves in local or online multiplayer modes. (Additional accessories required for local multiplayer mode; sold separately.) Fantasy Strike is coming to Nintendo Switch this summer.

Pool Panic from Rekim and Adult Swim Games: More than 100 levels await players in this game, in which everything – from jungles to deserts to cities – is one giant cartoon game of pool. The weird and wild game has the option to play in local multiplayer with up to four players. (Additional accessories required for local multiplayer mode; sold separately.) Pool Panic launches first on Nintendo Switch later this year.

Garage from tinyBuild Games: Inspired by the gloriously gory VHS era of B-movies, Garage is a top-down shooter set in a gritty underworld. Slay hordes of the living dead using a variety of weapons and skills. Garage launches first on Nintendo Switch this spring.

Light Fall from Bishop Games: This platforming adventure takes players to the forgotten world of Numbra, where they’ll have to master their surroundings by manipulating the Shadow Core, a magical box used to propel them into the air. In Speedrun Mode, players can race their friends or even the fastest players in the world to place on the online leaderboards. Light Fall launches first on Nintendo Switch as a timed console exclusive this spring.

Bomb Chicken from Nitrome: Who wouldn’t want to play a good old-fashioned chicken platformer? That’s the question asked by Bomb Chicken, a fast-paced game that combines action, puzzles and arcade gameplay. Lay bombs to escape tricky situations and discover secret areas when Bomb Chicken launches first on Nintendo Switch this summer.

Pode from Henchman & Goon: Two unlikely travel companions embark on an adventure in this co-op exploration puzzle game. Pode is inspired by Norwegian art and culture, resulting in stunning environments and gameplay. Pode launches this spring.

West of Loathing from Asymetric: West of Loathing is a slapstick comedy stick-figure Wild West adventure role-playing game. How’s that for a genre? The hilarious game, full of puzzles, quests and turn-based combat, launches on Nintendo Switch as a console exclusive this spring.

Bad North from Plausible Concept and Raw Fury: Arm troops, shore up defenses and protect citizens in this rogue-lite real-time strategy game. The Viking-themed Bad North launches first on Nintendo Switch this summer.

Source: NOA PR

All in a single post.

Corholio

Easy to do it after the Direct is over, the posts were as it was happening which plenty of people have done before, yourself included.

sligeach

Corholio wrote: »

Easy to do it after the Direct is over, the posts were as it was happening which plenty of people have done before, yourself included.

Nope. I've never reeled off 10(it would have been more only for my interruption) one line posts like that, I doubt I've even had half that and that would be posts that are well spaced out over hours at least. That Direct was 10 minutes.

All screenshots and artwork.

https://www.imgur.com/a/50rAa

MilesMorales1

I wasn't overly interested in anything that direct harm, truth be told. Nindies are obviously smaller, but there was nothing there to wow you, I didn't think. I also feel reasonably confident hollow knight will be delayed.

Corholio

sligeach wrote: »

Nope. I've never reeled off 10(it would have been more only for my interruption) one line posts like that, I doubt I've even had half that and that would be posts that are well spaced out over hours at least. That Direct was 10 minutes.

All screenshots and artwork.

https://www.imgur.com/a/50rAa

My point was that it was 'as it's happening' posts so of course there was going to be multiple ones, he also posted in the Direct thread which always has people posting like this when the Direct is on. Bigger Directs just has more people posting so posts aren't in a row from the same person. I missed it live and I skimmed through the posts in 10 seconds to see what had been featured. Don't read the thread if you don't want updates.

RobertFoster

sligeach wrote: »

All in a single post.

I found MilesMorales1's posts easier to read than a wall-of-text press release, but then again, I'm ruined by years of RSS headline skimming.

blockfighter

sligeach wrote: »

Source: NOA PR

All in a single post.

TL DR

CiDeRmAn

Okay, so, nothing wrong with a play by play of the Direct.
But there is something wrong with being unpleasant about it.
Let's drop it and the backseat modding before infractions and warnings are dished out.
Being petty and/or pedantic may not be in the rules but they are against the spirit of fair use here.
So a little respect please for how others post.
Play by play running commentary of presentations are common all over the net, so please don't get drawers in a bunch over it.
End of Line...

CiDeRmAn

Not sure if I want to invest in yet another Lumines title.
Loved it on the PSP, a little less love on the PS2 then a slow decline into "Who cares, gimme PuyoPuyo instead" where I am now.

MilesMorales1

I recall enjoying it on the PSP, so long as its cheap I'll give it a go.

CiDeRmAn

MilesMorales1 wrote: »

I recall enjoying it on the PSP, so long as its cheap I'll give it a go.

But won't the Switch tax inevitably mean that it'll cost €39.99 for at least six months?

ERG89

Only Mark of the Ninja & Bad North really caught my attention. Reigns is apparently very good but its likely going to be far more expensive than on mobile.

MilesMorales1

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

But won't the Switch tax inevitably mean that it'll cost €39.99 for at least six months?

If its digital only, I'd hope at most its along the lines of 19.99, maybe even 14.99.

Annoying Tetris never seems to go down in price. I know its cheap in Argos but its also not in stock >.<

chrislad

I had Mark of the Ninja on the PC, and it was fun, but I just never stuck with it. Again, it's suited for the Switch perfectly. A really well put together game. I've heard a lot about the Banner Saga too.

That said, with Nindies, I've been burned a few times so I'm going to wait for physical releases, even it means not getting games now.

nairy hipples

New Smash Bros Direct announced at Evo for this Thursday 8/8. New game info apparently!

https://twitter.com/NintendoVS/status/1026202051884150784

Mr E

Big fat meh.

Corholio

I wonder if new modes might be announced, single player etc. New fighters will be guaranteed I would say. The long rumoured Simon Belmont would be a nice addition. Could be special editions etc announced as well. Looking forward to it.

CiDeRmAn

This will probably be the one Nintendo Direct I'll sit out, the E3 was more than enough SSB news for me!

super_furry

Nintendo’s entire E3 felt like a Smash Bros Direct. Short of going through the game’s code, I don’t think they can go anymore in depth.

druss

Surely we will get a Direct on the Online launch?

I'll sit out the Smash Direct, but will probably end up buying it and never playing it.

Banjo

Oh no! this can only mean one thing - They're going to do another deal where you get a soundtrack CD if you buy a bunch of copies of it! Now I'll have to buy it! ****e.

ERG89

super_furry wrote:

Nintendo's entire E3 felt like a Smash Bros Direct. Short of going through the game's code, I don't think they can go anymore in depth.

Nintendo must have very little for the upcoming holidays bar Smash & Babies first Pokemon game.
After what happened at EVO this past weekend they'd want to keep on top of balancing their Smash characters better.