Post by: TMW on January 12, 2006, 11:09:46 PM
"Our third-party partners are...working hard on launch titles right now."
Had it been confirmed before now that there would be third party launch titles? Am I just slow?
Or did Reggie just drop a bomb?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 12, 2006, 11:14:00 PM
Post by: BlackNMild2k1 on January 13, 2006, 12:51:05 AM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 13, 2006, 02:23:36 AM
Post by: JonLeung on January 13, 2006, 03:46:29 AM
I remember like 10-15 years ago when it was the norm to get the month's issue on the 20th of the month that it's supposed to be for. Now that we get them as early as the end of two months before, I'm all, like, "where's my issue?" before the previous month is even half over!
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 13, 2006, 04:03:11 AM
Post by: animecyberrat on January 13, 2006, 06:09:30 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on January 13, 2006, 06:22:02 AM
If Nintendo has to confirm third party launch titles then they're pretty screwed. I just assumed that there would be because, you know, the console would probably completely bomb otherwise.
Post by: IceCold on January 13, 2006, 07:53:34 AM
Post by: JonLeung on January 13, 2006, 08:00:45 AM
But if they're porting games over from the other consoles, then it wouldn't work as well. They should be developed for the Revolution from the ground up, or at least first, for them to "count".
Post by: BlkPaladin on January 13, 2006, 09:06:45 AM
Post by: Artimus on January 13, 2006, 10:06:18 AM
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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
"Had it been confirmed before now that there would be third party launch titles?"
If Nintendo has to confirm third party launch titles then they're pretty screwed. I just assumed that there would be because, you know, the console would probably completely bomb otherwise.
But if they didn't I can totally see you going "Nintendo has not said there will be third party launch titles, so obviously there are none. Nintendo has no third party support. The Revolution sucks. Nintendo is going to die" in an argument, though.
Post by: Strell on January 13, 2006, 10:15:59 AM
Post by: BiLdItUp1 on January 13, 2006, 10:21:47 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on January 13, 2006, 10:39:14 AM
I would never assume the Rev would have no third party support. No matter what the Rev is going to have Madden and Tony Hawk. EA, Activision, and Ubisoft support EVERYONE. They even support the N-Gage.
Now I would say that Nintendo hasn't given us much indication that they have meaningful third party launch games on the way but the only way to know that would be if they told us outright what the games are. At this point at best we get information on who is making launch games and we could somewhat determine if there was anything worthwhile coming from that.
If when Nintendo reveals the first games and announces the launch date they don't have any real third party stuff to show or announce then I will assume it's because they've got nothing to show. But until then the huge amount of secrecy prevents one from coming to that conclusion yet. I'm not really expecting much but I figure we'll get at least ONE somewhat significant third party launch game. Even the weak DS launch had an exclusive from Sega.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 13, 2006, 12:50:59 PM
Post by: IceCold on January 13, 2006, 01:14:51 PM
QuoteThat's the big problem; EA, Activion etc will either not use the motion sensing or if they do, it could turn out terrible if it was rushed. In the perfect world, the Rev's controller would make third party games different and better on the Revolution, giving buyers more of a reason to get a Rev than a 360/PS3. However, multiplatform companies typically rush the ports and don't spend much time on one console. Especially since the Rev isn't even the market leader; it would be highly unlikely.
Originally posted by: JonLeung
If they make enough use of the unique Revolution features, which as launch titles, they really should, then they would be exclusive...or they'd probably have seemingly clunky controls on the other consoles. Which would work in Nintendo's favour.
But if they're porting games over from the other consoles, then it wouldn't work as well. They should be developed for the Revolution from the ground up, or at least first, for them to "count".
And if 3rd parties use the NRC unintuitively and it worsens the gameplay, then it could be really bad for Nintendo's image.. That's why I like what Nintendo is doing by going out to third parties and suggesting ideas for their franchises. Hopefully they work to keep these types of games off the market.
Post by: Requiem on January 13, 2006, 01:23:21 PM
I mean, if they launched Fight Night with REV controls it could be a fantastic launch title. And honestly, something like that you couldn't get wrong. You'd have to try to screw it up.
EA produces quality for the consoles it mainly focuses on. I mean, I love playing FiFa 06 or Burnout on my Xbox and PS2. They are probably some of my favorite this gen games. If they focused on the REV (which they have the ability to do, and since the REV is really easy and cheap to dev for), then the titles could be extraordinary.
Also, I remember a quote from EA (on an unrelated note, they were the first to pledge support to the REV) where they said they would devote time in solely experimenting with the controller and try out all sorts of possibilities for the REV. I see this as a very good sign that they won't sloppily add REV controls.
Post by: IceCold on January 13, 2006, 01:35:43 PM
Post by: Ian Sane on January 13, 2006, 01:37:55 PM
Considering that I think EA screws up practically EVERY game they ever make I assure you they could make it suck. They can make anything suck. Their whole mission statement is based on making dumb-downed generic entertainment which by its very nature sucks. The very design of the Rev in theory is to stamp out the sort of generic forget-it-exists-six-months-later dribble EA has built an empire out of.
And like IceCold mentioned EA would design Fight Night for the PS3 and then port it and thus not make good use of the motion control.
Post by: Djunknown on January 13, 2006, 03:37:22 PM
The Big N may have to oversee that every single non-exclusive 3rd party game is not a steaming pile of crap. Its got to be at the very least as compentent as the other systems, and as mentioned earlier, ideally head-and-shoulders above them.
Post by: jasonditz on January 13, 2006, 05:32:18 PM
Post by: nickmitch on January 13, 2006, 06:25:53 PM
Post by: stevey on January 14, 2006, 03:59:40 AM
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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
Now I would say that Nintendo hasn't given us much indication that they have meaningful third party launch games on the way but the only way to know that would be if they told us outright what the games are.
I disagree, I think there will be a lot of good 3rd party games at launch. There hasn't been any good third pary game since 04 for the cube and (I think) that because they're working on great launch games for the revo.
Post by: Berto2K on January 14, 2006, 04:47:16 PM
Post by: JonLeung on January 19, 2006, 12:17:02 PM
Post by: Requiem on January 19, 2006, 12:36:52 PM
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Originally posted by: Ian Sane
"I mean, if they launched Fight Night with REV controls it could be a fantastic launch title. And honestly, something like that you couldn't get wrong. You'd have to try to screw it up."
Considering that I think EA screws up practically EVERY game they ever make I assure you they could make it suck. They can make anything suck. Their whole mission statement is based on making dumb-downed generic entertainment which by its very nature sucks. The very design of the Rev in theory is to stamp out the sort of generic forget-it-exists-six-months-later dribble EA has built an empire out of.
And like IceCold mentioned EA would design Fight Night for the PS3 and then port it and thus not make good use of the motion control.
Well maybe, but I think you have less faith in them then I do, that's all....
Honestly, I don't know who wouldn't pick up Fight Night REV if they made it even remotely good. Simply having control of a character's arms would be fun; not to mention beating the living sh!t out of your opponent.
EA could very well, by themselves, bring gamers flocking from other systems. I know for a fact that most casual gamers in the U.S. have either a PS2 or Xbox simply for sports. I'm not sure how you can make Madden any more intuitive, but I have some ideas. Even so, Tennis, Golf, Baseball, Racing, and Boxing could become potential hits that are only realized on the REV. EA can make alot of money here, even if a very small margain of the population buys a REV. I mean look at the Dreamcast.....how many people bought Round something or other with Afro Thunder?
If they [ut the time and effort into it, they will reap benefits. Thus, that is what I place my faith on....
Actually, come to think of it, I wish Sega would throw in some sports games. I remember Virtua Tennis becoming my favortie sports game for a good while.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on January 19, 2006, 02:38:32 PM
I wish BS(lol) gets a Rev sequel and Daisy's a playable character I can dress up and ACHIEVE ABSOLUTE VICTORY WITH.
Post by: Hocotate on January 20, 2006, 01:20:22 AM
