The Nintendo Switch presentation was last night so before we discuss other news today, Let’s take a look at what went down.
- System launches March 3 for 299 USD, and 399 CAD
- joy cons have HD rumble and sound and can simulate the feel of ice in a glass and water being poured in
- multiple aspects of the console received breakdowns including colors, tech, add on s and more
- multiple styles of play, including tv, stand and handheld
- 1 2 switch and arms were shown off. These are unique games that use the Joy cons. Both are new IPs and Arms is a rather interesting fighting game.
- Splatoon 2 was announced for a summer release. New weapons and abilities including dual weapons, multiple new features for getting around the map and dodging
- Super Mario Odyssey announced. A return to sandbox style Mario with Mario in a New York style setting as well as in a fantasy setting, New powerups and enemies appear. Specifically a return to Mario 64 style gameplay. Holiday 2017
- Xenoblade chronicles 2 was shown.
- Fire Emblem Warriors was announced. A crossover between Fire Emblem and The Dynasty Warriors/Musou series
- Dragon Quest Heroes 1 and 2 will receive a Switch version
- A brand new Shin Megami Tensei game was shown. Development has just begun. Will use Unreal Engine 4
- Square Enix announced Project Octopath Traveller, an HD pixel art game from the creators of Bravely Default
- Sega reps appeared but had no announcements
- Suda 51 is making a new game starring Travis Touchdown from No More Heroes
- Skyrim was confirmed for the Nintendo Switch
- EA announced Fifa for the Switch
- A sizzle reel was shown with games like Ultra Street Fighter 2, Super Bomberman R and Puyo Puyo Tetris, as well as Sonic Mania and more
- The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild will release on launch day.
This was quite the event and you can watch it all below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ntzz8O7SpWs