Nintendo Switch Game News and Releases.

sligeach

It was a great game to begin with, so it was hard to spoil a winning formula. But that's the thing, this was the Paper Mario formula before Nintendo went and changed things up, for the worse in most people's opinion. Any criticisms any reviewer may have, I don't think you're going to hear them, because I know many want this game to succeed and send a message to Nintendo that we like the traditional Paper Mario style and want it brought back.

ThePandazorian

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122167827#Comment_122167827

The sales tell a different story. Super Paper Mario (Wii), Sticker Star (3DS) and The Origami King (Switch) all sold significantly more than The Thousand-Year Door. Colour Splash being the only Paper Mario game to sell less than TTYD but that is more down to the Wii U console install base tbh. And the Metacritic scores for these games range from a (good) low of 75 to a high of 85.

I don't think the data backs up a claim that things changed "for the worse is most people's opinion", especially the sales numbers. It might be your opinion, but it's objectively not the opinion of most.

sligeach

You say Paper Mario: Colour Splash sold less than TTYD due to the poor install base of Wii U. But conveniently omitted that Super Paper Mario (Wii), Sticker Star (3DS) and The Origami King (Switch) all released on systems with install bases many times that of Gamecube.

And let's wait for the sales numbers of a game that has yet to release before writing off a popularly held belief.

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/features/paper-mario-thousand-year-door-is-a-dream-come-true-remake-for-fans/

"Eurogamer: Following on from that, how do you develop a series further when so many fans want a return to familiar elements? Talk about how Origami King represents an evolution.

Tanabe: The game development philosophy that I adopted from Mr. Miyamoto aims to develop innovative and unique game systems. I'm not against the fans' opinions. However, I consider my game development philosophy to be independent of this. If we kept using the same game system that fans want, we wouldn't be able to surprise them or offer them new gaming experiences. We each try our best to find new ways to exceed expectations in surprising ways. At the same time, there is no guarantee that we will always succeed in this - so that is a real challenge."

https://www.eurogamer.de/das-grosse-paper-mario-interview-darum-ist-origami-king-kein-rpg

sligeach

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door — Launch Trailer — Nintendo Switch

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1CSAQ8UxK64

https://x.com/NintendoEurope/status/1793182512413282540

johnny_ultimate

Having seen the DF video about it (which is positive), I don't think the change from 60 to 30 FPS is worth it. Some of the visual upgrades are nice - though the original still looks great, and I'm not a fan of some of the changes that I reckon dull the vibrancy of the game's presentation. But that loss to responsiveness in a game that does having timing-specific inputs is a big hit, and just in general I don't think we should be accepting of that kind of downgrade in a re-release of a 20 year old game.

ThePandazorian

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122169222#Comment_122169222

I assume that's a typo and you're missing the "U" because Colour Splash didn't release on Wii nor did the Wii have a poor install base. I didn't conveniently omit anything but since have implied that one reason the Wii, 3DS and Switch titles sold a lot more than the GC Paper Mario game was because those systems had much higher console install bases then you will need to apply that stipulation to TTYD on Switch when we learn how that version does in terms of sales.

If Origami only sold that well because it released to much larger install base then the same can be applied to TTYD on Switch.

I'm not doubting that TTYD is held in high regard and I think it will sell well and deservedly so. But it's objectively incorrect to say "most people" think the series took a "worse" turn when the review and sales consensus says otherwise.

sligeach

Yes, it was a typo, I meant Wii U. Switch sales and interest is on the wane. It'll be interesting to see how well TTYD sells, when you see recent games like Endless Ocean Luminous and Princess Peach Showtime! relatively flop. Remember too, that this is a remake/port whatever, late in a system's lifetime, unlike The Origami King which was original and released at the height of Switch sales. I also should have wrote "a lot of people's opinion".

CiDeRmAn

I don't think either Endless Ocean or PP Showtime were ever going to be big sellers.

And I don't think Paper Mario will be either, it's a relatively cheap title to make though, so presumably the projected figures for it will make it turn a profit.

sligeach

I think Nintendo may have maximised the graphics on Switch, while limiting it to 30fps. When the Switch 2 releases, the game will run at 60fps there. It's far easier doing it like this, than having lesser Switch graphics and 60fps now, and then having to upgrade textures and visuals for Switch 2.

The same thing could happen for Metroid Prime 4, if the Switch even gets a port at this late stage.

sligeach

This site is such a pain in the @®$€ to edit text and embed links. It's not even clear what your post will look like before you hit post comment. I'm not copying and pasting it all again. 4k mention found in data mining of TTYD.

https://x.com/RibShark/status/1793357532729418129

Meanwhile,

Printable: Paper Mario™: The Thousand-Year Door - a retro Nintendo GameCube™ cover

https://my.nintendo.com/rewards/32a4371da41bbe29

For just 30 Platinum coins.

sligeach

Midori: Dragon Quest III HD-2D to be at June Direct, expected 2024 & believes it’s now DQ 1-3

https://mynintendonews.com/2024/05/27/midori-dragon-quest-iii-hd-2d-to-be-at-june-direct-expected-2024-believes-its-now-dq-1-3/

https://x.com/MbKKssTBhz5/status/1795062186391273783

sligeach

Hollow Knight is available to play for free until 12th June for Nintendo Switch Online members.

https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1798627458129732062

There's rumours that Hollow Knight Silksong will feature in the XBOX Showcase this coming Sunday at 6PM Irish time.

https://twitter.com/eXtas1stv/status/1798739884628439375

ThePandazorian

ONE. MORE. TURN.

https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1799192333100961896

pixelburp

VI was fine but definitely wasn't as good as V; kinda not sure where they could take the series at this stage ...

ThePandazorian

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122233285#Comment_122233285

I felt the opposite. Didn’t like V after IV, but played a helluva lot of VI and sometimes still do. Civ III and IV I must have put in hours in the thousands. That was when I had more free time too.
Civ VI runs OK but not great on Switch but I’ve heard that’s down to the Aspyr porting of the game. Hopefully a day-1 version of Civ VII runs better but I also hope it’ll be best on Switch 2.

sligeach

Could be nothing, but you never know.

Pushmo could possibly be returning soon

https://mynintendonews.com/2024/06/08/pushmo-could-possibly-be-returning-soon/

I could see it happening. It could be a remake of or a compilation of the 3DS and Wii U games. Even if it was a new game, they're not technically impressive and would be easy enough to churn out as a late title for Switch. Given Nintendo's recent output, this would be right up their alley.

CiDeRmAn

I played a bit of them the first time around, I don't think I'll be investing again.

pixelburp

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122235238#Comment_122235238

With a 2025 release date you'd have to wonder if it'll surely be a Switch 2 title as well? Given the way the chatter has spoken of how we're on the cusp of the followup, it seems like they're gonna get lost in the mix if it's not cross (Nintendo) platform.

Aspyr seem to have a terrible time with Switch ports.

ThePandazorian

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122236410#Comment_122236410

Yeah I full expect Switch 2 to be backwards compatible so at the very least Civ VII will play on Switch 2.
Of course a native Switch 2 could also be in the works but they just can’t say it right now.

Aspyr used be great for doing Mac ports back in the day. They’ve gone downhill in more recent years it seems.

CastorTroy

Lego Horizon Adventures was announced for the Switch as well. Coming "holiday season"

Mr E

No sign of Silksong in the xbox showcase. There is a PC conference starting shortly, so it might (probably won't!) be in that. :)

wassie

Mario & Luigi: Brothership slated for a Nov 7 release.

https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-direct-june-2024-opens-with-mario-luigi-brothership

Not surprising given the success of the The Super Mario Bros. Movie earning over a $1 billion in theatres. Its reported also that "a sequel is in the works, and it’s scheduled to release in April 2026".

sligeach

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is being handled by Polish studio Forever Entertainment SA

https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/donkey-kong-country-returns-hd-is-being-handled-by-polish-studio-forever-entertainment-sa/

Work on this would have started a good bit before Nintendo's acquisition of Shiver Entertainment, but you'd imagine this is the kind of example of games they'll be working on for Switch 2.

sligeach

[ESRB] Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition: Launch Trailer

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1ACCl-CBP3g&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fmynintendonews.com%2F&source_ve_path=MjM4NTE&feature=emb_title

Rediscover the cult classic in a special edition celebrating its 20th anniversary: Available on 25th June, 2024.

Embark on this epic adventure in up to 4K, 60fps with improved graphics, controls and audio. Explore the anniversary gallery, and discover more about Jade's childhood in the new treasure hunt !

About Beyond Good and Evil :
Swoop into the marvelous world of Hillys as action-reporter Jade to investigate mysterious DomZ alien attacks alongside colorful characters such as her adoptive uncle Pey'j or the valiant Double H.

Armed with a Daï-Jo and her faithful Camera, Jade’s adventure will get you to freely explore Hillys, combat creatures large and small, infiltrate dangerous areas, solve enigmatic puzzles, play addictive mini-games, race the best Hovercraft pilots, and take pictures of the whole experience.

ThePandazorian

Didn't know Limited Run Games was doing a June event. You can rewatch it on YouTube or read a recap

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0G3umAZ-nvM

https://gonintendo.com/contents/36999-lrg3-2024-live-stream-blog

sligeach

Beyond Good & Evil - 20th Anniversary Edition Has a New ‘Narrative Link’ to Beyond Good & Evil 2

https://www.ign.com/articles/beyond-good-evil-20th-anniversary-edition-has-a-new-narrative-link-to-beyond-good-evil-2

This remaster includes a brand new mission in which players can discover more about protagonist Jade’s past and collect exclusive cosmetic rewards. Crucially, Ubisoft included a note to press that this new mission “also reveals more about the narrative link to Beyond Good & Evil 2, showing Ubisoft’s enduring commitment to the franchise.”

Very disappointing and baffling that Ubisoft, a multi billion dollar company are letting a rancid company like Limited Run Games produce the physical versions. I wouldn't give them a red cent.

CiDeRmAn

I loved BG&E back on release, very good, and unfortunate that the sequel never emerged.

Still, the remaster will be welcome though, as Sligeach says, Limited Run games is disappointing, they just engineer short runs of potentially in demand titles and deny most of the market from owning a copy unless they pay extortionate prices.

Mr E

Yeah it's a fabulous game. I'm looking forward to playing next week.

Especially looking forward to the remastered soundtrack. The original game had phenomenal diverse music.

🎵 Propaganda. 🎵 🙂

CiDeRmAn

There was an incredible amount of variety in the games we played back then, from the mid 90s to mid 00s.

And, probably because budgets were that but more manageable, we got brave experiments too, across every console and format.

MDK is one of those titles that I have nothing but fond memories of, impressive performance that didn't need a mental graphics card, a sense of humour.

Mr E

I would LOVE an MDK remaster. I adored that game.