Nintendo Switch! POKEMON SWORD AND SHIELD this fall

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**KingCracker**

So that mini direct eh? Dark Souls remastered, Ys 8 (off the top of my head I think it was 8) Mario Tennis with a new story mode, dlc for Mario Rabbids and Odyssey and a few others that I know Im forgetting right now!

Im jumping for joy over the Dark Souls announcement. Loved that game and now I get it on my Switch? And with rumors of 2 and 3 being released later on (depending on sales Im sure) Id buy 3 for sure, 2 I dunno didnt like the sound of the mechanics. Either way though thats badass! 1080p @30fps while docked and 720 @30 in travel mode. As well as some included dlc. Yup. KC is happy happy happy

**Ahtman**

I'm looking forward to Hyrule Warriors as I wanted to play it on Wii U but all the reviews I read said it had major framerate issues. I'm hoping the Switch doesn't have such problems plus we get all the DS content and Breath of the Wild Skins.

**KingCracker**

Ive heard good things about Hyrule Warriors but I dunno....personally it just doesnt grab me. I might try it one day and probably end up loving it.

**Pacific**

Am a couple of hours in to Mario Odyssey and have to say... How the hell do Nintendo do it?

Just so much fun. Magical, might be the word I am looking for!

**KingCracker**

My sons beat it several times and I think Ill play it some more today. I played an hour or 2 a few weeks ago and was pretty impressed wth it. Its why Nintendo is my favorite developer hands down, they just know how to make a great game. I know how fan boy-ie that sounds but I dont mind. On my top 10 favorite games ever Nintendo will have 3 or 4 easily

**KingCracker**

Rocket league on the Switch! Saw it sitting on the shelf yesterday and completely forgot it was on Switch. So I bought it and have been enjoying it again. Have it on PS but I wont pay PS+ prices to play games online so I stopped playing.

Great game and it runs buttery smooth!

**Pacific**

Rocket League does look like a fun game!
I'm still well into Mario at the moment though - WHAT a game

Interesting gossip going on about Diablo coming to the Switch.
Blizzard released an enigmatic video of a light switch being turned on and on (which actually isn't that enigmatic if you think about it!) but then followed it up with a " we are definitely not releasing Diablo on the Switch. Hmm. I remember Bethesda releasing over and over again that they weren't making Fallout 4 even though everyone knew they were.
So I guess it's either that or Blizzard being total dicks

**KingCracker**

Id buy Diablo on switch for sure. Ive never played it but always wanted to and my inner fanboi wants to support Nintendo as much as possible

**Pacific**

And.. apparently they might well be! Latest article from here:
http://bgr.com/2018/03/06/diablo-3-nintendo-switch-blizzard-rumor-sources/

One of the more confusing sagas in the video game industry this year has been the rumor that Diablo 3 is going to be ported to the Nintendo Switch. At the end of February, Blizzard shared a tweet that read “Sweet dreams” and showed a nightlight featuring the face of the demonic creature from the popular hack-and-slash franchise being switched on and off. Many naturally assumed that this was a hint that the game was making its way to the Switch.

But then, hours later, Blizzard sent the following statement to Polygon: “We can assure you we’re not that clever. [The tweet was] meant to be a fun community engagement piece. We have nothing to announce.” And thus, just as quickly as Blizzard had sparked the rumor, it shut down speculation once and for all.

That appeared to be the end of the story, at least until Eurogamer reported on Tuesday that sources claim the project is indeed in production at Blizzard. The sources were unable to confirm whether or not the Switch port would include the Reaper of Souls and Rise of the Necromancer expansions, but considering how long the game has been out, it would be surprising if the Switch version wasn’t the “definitive” edition with all of the bells and whistles.

While the sources appear to be confident that the project is in the works, it isn’t expected to be officially announced for several months. Therefore, chances are that this was just a clever tease that ended up garnering far more attention and reporting than Blizzard or Nintendo expected, which prompted Blizzard to deny the port’s existence.

Really enjoyed Diablo 3 (although only played the standard version) and can imagine it working really well on the hand-held.

In fact I just find the prospect of that really crazy (in a good way!)

**Alpharius**

Can or can't imagine it working well on the hand-held?

I'm not quite sure what you're saying there...

**Pacific**

Edited for much-needed clarity

Am just getting to the end of the Mummy Demastered. Excellent game, and it's a shame in a way that it's got the movie lisence tie-in to a film that will probably make a lot of people skip past it.
Just read that the game was developed by WayForward, who also did Aliens: Infestation on the DS, which is one of my other favourite platform games.

**Pacific**

Some quite big news on Nintendo direct release yesterday, not least because Smash Bros & Crash Bandicoot are coming out on the machine this year

Am also looking forward to having an excuse to play Dark Souls again..

https://www.play-asia.com/blog/2018/03/09/nintendo-direct-recap-8-3-2018/?ref=email&utm_source=Play-Asia+HK+Main+List&utm_campaign=9a69f0d958-20180215_Play-Asia.Com_Newsletter_Opti&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e86aa9ca51-9a69f0d958-30698155&mc_cid=9a69f0d958&mc_eid=5df9d5d9ef

**KingCracker**

Yea my son and I watched that direct and we enjoyed it. I was happy to see Captain Toad appear on there. Ill probably pick that up again because why the hell not?!? What a great game.

Dark souls? Pff of course. And that Solaire amiibo? Hell yes!!!

**Pacific**

Just playing through Stardew Valley. Do NOT get that game. It's just so addictive it will stop you playing (or doing!) anything else

**Melissia**

Dark Souls relaunch on the Switch makes me want to get a Switch finally. Though I'll probably wait a bit.

**Manchu**

Dragon Quest Builders is surprisingly fun and engaging. Very much recommend.

**Pacific**

Apparently Dark Souls Switch has been delayed until the summer - curses!

In the meantime, having lost about a week of my life to Stardew Valley (which was great, but I have had my fill of milking cows and truffle oil), have downloaded Rogue Aces (which looks fun, is in the sale, and reminds me of a game on the ZX Spectrum called 'Destructoid').

Am quite looking forward to Project Octopath Traveller as well, from the makers of Bravely Default on the 3DS. Interestingly (in context of this forum) have read that it's possible the title is a mis-translation of 'Eightfold path', the Michael Moorcock-originated term (and what GW used as the Chaos star, for the uninitiated). Although at a glance it does sound like something to do with an Octopus.

**AlmightyWalrus**

The Noble Eightfold Path is a central concept in Buddhism, that sounds like a far more plausible reference to me.

**Pacific**

Ah - I think you are most likely right.

Who said forums cannot be educational!

**KingCracker**

Forums are very education. Ive learned world news AND the best possible way to troll people all in one spot. Its like a modern gas station in many regards, buy the nachos and the toilet is right over there!

Yea I was really looking forward to Dark Souls but what can ya do? Ive also been eye banging Octopath since last year when I first saw it. I played the demo for hours just messing around and learning what I could. Thats going to be a fun game. Thats good too because as I get older I find Ive become far more picky with what I actually play. I went from spontaneously buying to looking....watching videos reading reviews looking some more, talking to people, more videos, I think I dont need it, srill kindda want it, videos, ok lets buy it.

Friggin crazy

**Pacific**

Have finally completed Mario, only to find that there is still a hell of a lot more stuff for me to collect!

Wow what a game, am really enjoying re-visiting the earlier levels now and searching for power moons I had missed the first time around.

Particularly loved the section of the game where you got to the mushroom kingdom. Without spoiling too much, if you loved Mario 64 all I will say is there is a special treat in store for you in this game

**Pacific**

So what are people thinking the news will be from E3? I know there are a number of fake leaked schedules doing the rounds, but hopefully those have some truth - Metroid etc.

PS - be careful of auto-correct with the word Metroid if you're using Android!

**Ahtman**

If you like old school sort of side scrolling pixel games Fox n Forests is out now on the Switch and is a pretty good time at a reasonable price.

Spoiler:

**Pacific**

Ah I've heard quite good things about that! There was a feature in the latest edition of Retro Gamer.

That's on my wish list along with Owl Boy, which is also meant to be quite good.

Am just playing through Battle Chasers: Nightwar, which is probably one of the worst-named games ever, but is really cool retro-style JRPG with some absolutely fantastic artwork. Am about 10 hours in at the moment and really enjoying it.

**KingCracker**

Ive been working to much lately to really have played much, but I did pick up Donkey Kong Tropical Freeze last week. Its a friggin delight, no surprise there.

Id love a proper Metroid game again, thatd be sweet. Either in the style of the Gamecube versions or 2.5 D would work for me as long as they don't suck. I remember playing one on the Wii that I thought was just ass on a disc.

Still waiting for Octopath

And Dark Souls.

**An Actual Englishman**

Why is there no talk of Pokémon in here?

It'll be a gamechanger, regardless of whether you enjoy the series or not it'll drive a ton of sales.

Also what are peoples thoughts on the alleged online subscription service? Looks really reasonable to me.

**KingCracker**

Online subscription
I think its a good price specially with what is supposed to be included. Ill be buying the family pack as soon as its released.

Pokemon
Well yea thats going to sell some Switches thats for sure. Im eagerly awaiting that games release as well. I dont think theres much to talk about on that front though because unless I missed something they havnt said much outside of yes we're making the game

**Pacific**

Definitely hoping they make a good job of the new Pokemon, but it's sure to be a massive seller in any case (imagine some sort of special edition switches, cases etc coming along at the same time).

As for the online service, it's very early days yet. Positive sign is that's its reasonably priced. I'm not too put-off by the lack of a virtual console as I've played a lot of the classic titles so many times (and seem to own them several times over, including the classic mini consoles) - although if you were new to this I can see why you would be disappointed, and it's less in comparison to what has come before. But, another positive is that it will help an already great indy-development scene to grow, and I'm sure it will get further expansions following release.

**Pacific**

Am playing through a game which is kind of cool and odd, reminds me a bit of playing the old Micro Machine games but mixed with Wipeout.
http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/switch-eshop/the_next_penelope

Anyone else playing though anything cool from the e-shop?
I need something to distract me from the collapse of the post-WW2 global order!

**Pacific**

Am about 40 hours in to Octopath Traveller so far, have to say am really enjoying it.

I can understand the comments that some have made, saying the lack of a central character and story arc dilutes the story somewhat. What I will say is that while this is true to an extent, it does mean that you can focus and play on the stories you find interesting. I've gone with Alfyn as my main character, but otherwise am pursuing the stories of Oberyn, Primrose, Thereon and the hunter lady (I forget her name). It means I don't have to play the stories of those that I find less worthwhile, and the job system means that you don't really lose out from not having them in your party.

But the game's a great combination of 16-bit nostalgia, with a subtle but effective graphical update, the musical score is excellent and the combat system is engaging enough that you don't get tired with it (which is just as well, as you can end up fighting a lot)

Really good game, would thoroughly recommend it.