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Capcom thinking out Switch support, talks about Capcom's future and IP revivals
- Thread starter Calm Mind
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It wasn't
This is what they actually said:
Is entirely representative of that. It just sounds like they are still thinking of what to do on the Switch while also looking at how their latest release does, not that future releases of other games are dependent on it. You could also read it that if USFII tanks then they'll try something else, I certainly wouldn't read it into it that interest in Phoenix Wright, Monster Hunter etc is based on interest in USFII, that's a bi of a stretch to base a thread on.
I'm not sure that the thread title of:
Is entirely representative of that. It just sounds like they are still thinking of what to do on the Switch while also looking at how their latest release does, not that future releases of other games are dependent on it. You could also read it that if USFII tanks then they'll try something else, I certainly wouldn't read it into it that interest in Phoenix Wright, Monster Hunter etc is based on interest in USFII, that's a bi of a stretch to base a thread on.
Which is why I said anything else they do that isn't MonHun is probably gonna use this as a excuse to not bring it over.
The OP says they're gonna see see how to best support the Switch not wheather or not if they're gonna support it
Capcom to release Switch games in France only.
I assume the game is in english or you can change the language?
30 is not bad considering its £35 here....
Toadthemushroom
Member
Yeah, Zack and Wiki arrived pretty soon after launch (within the first year, if I remember correctly), and there was Tatsunoko Vs Capcom and Monster Hunter Tri. Resi 4 Wii Edition was a worthy port too, and they released a few gems on WiiWare.
They really should have done more with it =/
It's $40 and it's Street Fighter 2 re-released for the umpteenth time.
i dont get it really, im somewhat involved in the japan esport scene and this is not that big a problem. Here is nice read if you are intressted:
https://www.reddit.com/r/esports/comments/3j7lgo/esports_in_japan_part_1_what_is_and_isnt_an_esport/
i like how this became a inside meme over night lol
Psycho_Mantis
Banned
have no words lol
Have a feeling steep is already cancelled but don't worry switch will still get just dance.
MetalliCabombination
Member
Because ps4 wasnt 2 months old when sf v tanked and was and still remains the most popular platform for 3rd party games? Is this a serious question.
In their self flattering narrative where switch has sold wii numbers, have people forgotten that it hasn't actually happened and things could literally go anywhere depending on several factors including one this thread is about?
I wouldn't necessarily draw the same conclusion as OP. They say they're looking at the sales of their first game for a new platform, that makes sense. Maybe they're thinking about re-releasing older games on Switch, since Capcom re-releases pretty much everything. I'm sure they're also looking at Bomberman sales for that.
Let's also not forget that it was Capcom apparently who asked for more RAM and Nintendo complied.
Let's also not forget that it was Capcom apparently who asked for more RAM and Nintendo complied.
Toadthemushroom
Member
This is a good point. While it could be indicative of Switch support as a whole, it isn't unreasonable to think that Capcom might be using USFII to determine whether to release more remasters like this. (*cough* Resi 4 *cough*)
That wouldn't be any different even with a Switch release, so what's your point?
That was by Saber Interactive, not EA. The online patch still isn't there I think.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
The thread title is incorrect.
Capcom's using SF2 sales to determine HOW to support Switch, not whether to support Switch, as the title implies.
Capcom's using SF2 sales to determine HOW to support Switch, not whether to support Switch, as the title implies.
Jimnymebob
Member
If they genuinely want to pull this crap, they could have at least five what they did last gen, and port Darkstalkers Resurrection for the same price as it launched for then, and say if it doesn't sell well they won't support Switch and they won't bring back Darkstalkers. They'd kill two birds with one stone there, and they'd at least be releasing a decent game for a sensible price.
SporeCrawler
Member
Capcom to release Switch games in France only.
look at the price, its the cheapest price in europe i think thats why many are buying it from amazon.fr
adamsapple
Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
They're already clearing their tracks for when people ask after a few years why Capcom never supported the Switch.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
I see the mob mentality is in full force, while nobody is bothering to read what Capcom said.
Wow - this is beyond stupid, even for Capcom!
Would they really not release a Monster Hunter on the Switch because SFII didn't sell well?
I don't really understand their line of thinking. The Disney Afternoon collection would have been PERFECT in timing and price for the Switch for example but instead, we get a 8 year old mediocre port based on a 25 year old game priced extraordinarily high.
But the 'good' thing here is - I can see SFII meet expectations. This should easily sell Bomberman numbers worldwide.
There is a lot of nostalgia towards SFII and the HD Remix from the PS360 era was digital only and not available for Nintendo consoles. I can see people going for the game when they see it in stores. Even if they have hindered the sales potential enormously by pricing it 40$.
And knowing Capcom, they probably expect it to sell 1.5-2m till the end of May.
Edit: Woops, misread! So I guess we'll get more exclusive games if SFII performs well and the standard multiplatform/MH efforts if it fails.
Would they really not release a Monster Hunter on the Switch because SFII didn't sell well?
I don't really understand their line of thinking. The Disney Afternoon collection would have been PERFECT in timing and price for the Switch for example but instead, we get a 8 year old mediocre port based on a 25 year old game priced extraordinarily high.
But the 'good' thing here is - I can see SFII meet expectations. This should easily sell Bomberman numbers worldwide.
There is a lot of nostalgia towards SFII and the HD Remix from the PS360 era was digital only and not available for Nintendo consoles. I can see people going for the game when they see it in stores. Even if they have hindered the sales potential enormously by pricing it 40$.
And knowing Capcom, they probably expect it to sell 1.5-2m till the end of May.
Edit: Woops, misread! So I guess we'll get more exclusive games if SFII performs well and the standard multiplatform/MH efforts if it fails.
Yeah, I believe this is a much better way to read that statement, but it's unfortunate that this thread had to be opened with this kind of hot-takish / click-baitish thread title that jumps to conclusions. OP should've been more faithful to his nickname
P) before making it.i mean yeah it does not state what the title says however its like not far fetching "HOW" is gonna be "bad" when they determine it with USF2.
dragonyeuw
Member
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This is a lose-lose situation for consumers no matter which way it goes. If the game does poorly, Capcom will pull support for the Switch, blaming us for the lack of sales. If the game does well, they'll think what they did was okay and continue to bring out underwhelming titles that are overpriced. No matter what we do, we are screwed.
The question really is if it means they do not have any titles currently in development for the switch if they are still figuring out the how?Yeah, I believe this is a much better way to read that statement, but it's unfortunate that this thread had to be opened with this kind of hot-takish / click-baitish thread title that jumps to conclusions. OP should've been more faithful to his nickname
Classic..... right click save as mhxx.switch. Porting from 3ds to switch is most likely not straightforward like Ds to 3ds or PS4 to xb1
Barrel Cannon
Member
I had a good chuckle reading the thread title.
They are so out of touch with the market. Capcom has the IPs and the money to fund some of the best games but they seem to go out of their way to shoot themselves in the foot and kill interest in any good IPs they have
They are so out of touch with the market. Capcom has the IPs and the money to fund some of the best games but they seem to go out of their way to shoot themselves in the foot and kill interest in any good IPs they have
But it's still dumb. Why test the waters with really old game when you already ported the engine of a newer entry in the series? Why not just port that newer entry if you insist on testing the water with a fighting game of all things?
They never said that. That probably thought that if e can sell a retro game for 40$ then we can sell everything on Switch.