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Skyrim coming to Nintendo Switch [Maybe?]
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SchrodingerC
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The prospect of playing a portable Skyrim on a Nintendo console is certainty surreal. I'm nearly willing to triple dip just for the experience.
Gavin Darklighter
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Why is this such a big deal? The game is older than the hills. Next year's iPhone will probably be able to run it (if not this years).
NOLA_Gaffer
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It's kinda Batman Arkham City Armored Edition all over again...released months late and at full price.
Jonneh3003
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It's coming to Xbox One and PS4 later this year, it's not like this is an ancient port.
The game is new (if it's the remaster), and it doesn't matter if the current gen iPhones can run it, because it never will be released on an iPhone. So it's a pretty big deal.
I like buttons.
Seeing how Sakurai would approach a series like Elder Scrolls would probably be pretty amazing in general.
Who wants to play an Elder Scrolls game exclusively with touch controls? I rarely even want to play a platformer exclusively with touch controls, much less a full 3D world.
Kenzodielocke
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MrSaturn99
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OdysseusVA
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Unprecedented
Username1198
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And it's almost definitely the same build that's releasing on PS4/Xbox One, even if the Switch might not have the same power as the two, it'll still have more juice than a 360, so it'll still be a slightly upgraded version of the game, I reckon. It makes more sense to have it on the Switch than not, especially if it's launch window, which it almost certainly is? I haven't seen any dates.
Mihael Mello Keehl
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Dude thats gi.biz
gamesindustry.biz? yes
Huh. That's weird
sssssszzzzz
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The Bethesda comment is a little bit strange IMO, but their twitter status clearly says "developers" and "games" -- so I think we can expect quite a bit of support. But then, no games have officially been announced today at all, so this makes sense, but probably they shouldn't have said "we are not confirming anything".
Jonneh3003
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They're telling us this now? Really sucky.
Triggerhappytel
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Unless they're just being coy, this is so weird.
Yeah, GI.biz is part of Eurogamer. They're trustworthy.
WhiteRabbitEXE
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It's coming. They're just being weird about publicly committing.
NOLA_Gaffer
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Third parties are getting cold feet before the damn thing is even released, this has to be some sort of record for Nintendo.
Interfectum
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"Don't wait for Switch version, buy our game this Christmas."
Wow. Should there be a new thread for this?
This.
SchrodingerC
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Ok then...
Jonneh3003
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Actually this makes sense, I was going to hold out for the Switch version.
Fahzgoolin
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yo. showing skyrim throughout the entire video just to hear that it's not officially confirmed to be on the Switch?
YO
YO
Shadow Broker
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This is fucking stupid on their part. Are they trying to embarrass Nintendo? It was in the reveal trailer. Why say stupid shit like that?
Lmao, it would be amazing if it didn't come!
sir_bumble_bee
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Pretty much lol. Too late now, already canceled my pre-order for PS4, will gladly wait for the Switch port
I rather like the idea of being able to play Skyrim on my lunch break.
exactly what i did
This makes absolutely no sense. I'm 100% certain Skyrim will be coming out for the Switch.
I searched but did not find a dedicated thread. The game is immensely popular and this is its first appearance on a Nintendo console so I thought people may want to discuss it.
(Image via GameSpew)
Hyped of seeing Platinum Games on board.
Elfforkusu
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It makes no sense if you interpret a non-confirmation as a denial.
But there are other reasons they might not want to confirm at this moment. Like, perhaps, an imminent release of this very game for the not-Switch.
forknknife
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It was a good idea to show Skyrim, just not add the main game in the video. I can't understand why nintendo did not secure a current gen exclusive port that would get their point across better.
This and the fact that Zelda looks pretty much the same as the Wii U version makes me think that the switch is basically a portable wii u, i would not expect much more from it.
Which is ok, i guess, i skipped on the Wii U but this seems like a much better deal, the portability of it is really attractive to me since i travel a lot.
This and the fact that Zelda looks pretty much the same as the Wii U version makes me think that the switch is basically a portable wii u, i would not expect much more from it.
Which is ok, i guess, i skipped on the Wii U but this seems like a much better deal, the portability of it is really attractive to me since i travel a lot.
BizzyBum
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I guess there are dozens of people who still haven't played it, or more likely never played the PC version and want to double dip with a much superior version.
But yeah, the last thing I would do when I get the Switch would be to play Skyrim again.
Forsaken82
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It WAS so popular it's getting a new edition with a large retail marketing push for a RE-RELEASE... so 5 years ago indeed.
I think the Switch is such a weird place for games like Skyrim to show up. The argument cant exactly be "get it on the Switch because it will be the ultimate version". That honor clearly goes to PC and the PS4/Xbox one versions. The other argument is the portability, and im not sure Skyrim and other immersive triple-A games really shine there. If one just takes a look at portable gaming in general, the most popular games are usually a bit easier to pick up and play, and easier to digest in the kinds of spaces that you would normally carry around a portable console, with the only exceptions being more ambitious games that are exclusive to that particular handheld, such as certain 3DS games that cannot be played anywhere else anyway. Skyrim is available on so many consoles already, so doesnt really fit the categories i mentioned. I would imagine that the same would be true for any other ambitious home console games that could appear on the Switch while also having ps4/xbox/pc versions.
Bethesda are saying it's not confirmed.
>"While Bethesda's much beloved Skyrim was clearly shown during Nintendo's Switch reveal video, the publisher told us today that it's not officially confirming the game just yet. "We're happy to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Nintendo on the video. While we are not confirming any specific titles at this time, we are pleased to announce our partnership with Nintendo and support of the Switch. We look forward to revealing specific games and details in the future," a spokesperson said. Skyrim Remastered is set to launch on October 28 for Xbox One, PS4 and PC; perhaps the Switch will receive a version of the Remastered game at launch?"
>"While Bethesda's much beloved Skyrim was clearly shown during Nintendo's Switch reveal video, the publisher told us today that it's not officially confirming the game just yet. "We're happy to have had the opportunity to collaborate with Nintendo on the video. While we are not confirming any specific titles at this time, we are pleased to announce our partnership with Nintendo and support of the Switch. We look forward to revealing specific games and details in the future," a spokesperson said. Skyrim Remastered is set to launch on October 28 for Xbox One, PS4 and PC; perhaps the Switch will receive a version of the Remastered game at launch?"
Herb Alpert
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later : "our games don't sell on nintendo consoles, told you"
each and every time lol
Or "We're not sure if we're allowed to confirm anything until after the Nintendo Direct covering launch titles".
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