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News Batman Arkham Trilogy coming to Nintendo Switch on December 1st (out now!)
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SiG
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It most likely was an older version of software-accelerated PhysX. The Switch can handle hardware accelerated PhysX since...it has Nvidia hardware embedded in it.
Luneth
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I don't think they are using original versions because they are easier to port. Usually UE3 games are more difficult to port to switch as the console doesn't have native support for it, although turn me up mastered the process with the porting tool they made.
I think they are deliberately using original versions as the remastered were widely disliked and didn't even launch on PC. I think so because they are even using a new name + new art for the game instead of just reusing the "Arkham Collection" name and art, like the 2022 leak. It's as if they would want to differentiate from the collection release (which included the remasters and not the originals). For example when they ported the borderlands games they used the PS4/One versions instead of the PS3/360 ones. Maybe it was a suggestion from rocksteady as I don't think they were very happy with how the remasters distorted their vision of the games.
I'm not very sensitive to changes made on remasters (in fact I'm very tolerant with these kind of changes) but in this precise case the return to Arkham games almost felt like different games with the big changes on illumination and color contrast. And not to mention the plastic look the characters got. I tried again the Arkham City remaster this past Christmas because I gave up on waiting for the leaked switch port, and I had to stop and play the original 360 version instead. It absolutely lacks the great and vibrant personality the original has. While it's playable, if I can choose this are the only one remasters I reject in favour of the original games.
I think they are deliberately using original versions as the remastered were widely disliked and didn't even launch on PC. I think so because they are even using a new name + new art for the game instead of just reusing the "Arkham Collection" name and art, like the 2022 leak. It's as if they would want to differentiate from the collection release (which included the remasters and not the originals). For example when they ported the borderlands games they used the PS4/One versions instead of the PS3/360 ones. Maybe it was a suggestion from rocksteady as I don't think they were very happy with how the remasters distorted their vision of the games.
I'm not very sensitive to changes made on remasters (in fact I'm very tolerant with these kind of changes) but in this precise case the return to Arkham games almost felt like different games with the big changes on illumination and color contrast. And not to mention the plastic look the characters got. I tried again the Arkham City remaster this past Christmas because I gave up on waiting for the leaked switch port, and I had to stop and play the original 360 version instead. It absolutely lacks the great and vibrant personality the original has. While it's playable, if I can choose this are the only one remasters I reject in favour of the original games.
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From the Nintendo Everything interview: https://nintendoeverything.com/interview-turn-me-up-games-on-porting-borderlands-1-and-2-to-switch/
How did Turn Me Up get involved with the Borderlands Switch ports? How long were they in development for?
We developed proprietary tech that enables Unreal 2.5 – Unreal 3 titles to run natively on Switch. After proving that tech with Brothers, we had quite a few publishers interested in leveraging it, one of which was 2K. After seeing a prototype of Borderlands running on a Switch dev kit in a little less than a week, we were off and running.
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Yes, in fact in my first paragraph I mention that "turn me up mastered the process with the porting tool they made". Probably that's why they were tasked with porting Arkham Knight.
This is why more companies should be using this tech to put out their UE3 games, wasn’t Mass Effect Legendary on Unreal 3? So this would work well for them too!
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Indeed it was, and yeah, their know-how would allow them to help in porting those games, but someone would need to convince EA to make it happen, so...
I’m hopeful if this and MGS sell well on Switch they will see the value in bringing it to Switch
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Yeah, it could happen. I'm not holding my breath, though. We already had things like CD Projekt Red and Bethesda publicly praising the strong sales of the Switch ports of The Witcher 3 and Skyrim, respectively, and apparently that hasn't convinced them that there's a place for ports of AAA RPGs on the console.
Switch 2 launch window would be the next good time to launch it, get in early when people want to buy software for the new console.
I’ll grab Batman day one though to show support
I mean in Bethesdas case they are a Microsoft 1st party now so you shouldn't expect anything from them. They were still bringing big games to the system after skyrim like Doom 4, Eternal, and the newer Wolfenstein games. Not rpgs I know but big and demanding games. I'd imagine if they were still independent they may have looked into the older Elder scrolls and Fallout. Cd Project doesn't have much else they could port. The first two Witchers maybe but they haven't done remasters for the other consoles either. Cyberpunk may actually be too much for the Switch. Maybe the successor can get a co.pete edition.
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Sorry, maybe I didn't explain myself well. @ITSMILNER was talking about the possibility of the Arkham Trilogy (if successful) encouraging EA to bring the Mass Effect games to Switch. What I was trying to say was that we already had stories of other companies finding success with their AAA ports and that didn't convince EA to try the same with Mass Effect. It wasn't about those other companies bringing more games.
tbh with ea I just don't think they give a shit. Like they talked up support at launch and it was just Fifa. There was that period 2 or 3 years ago where they announced a bunch of stuff all of a sudden but they seem to be back to not caring. They never put that much effort into Fifa and their other sports series they neber even tried.
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Some DF vids of interest:
Shame they didn't start their video reviews until after Wii U's launch period, but we still have comparison vids at least.
Shame they didn't start their video reviews until after Wii U's launch period, but we still have comparison vids at least.
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okay but when is Arkham World getting ported
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While it does feel a bit late to the party, I can still see this doing well as these are three beloved games that most people have never played portably before.
It's often forgotten in enthusiast circles that handheld PCs are still quite niche compared to the Switch, so there's still some novelty to being able to play stuff like this on the bus.
Plus, they're of that age now where those who played them back on PS/Xbox might like to revisit them.
It's often forgotten in enthusiast circles that handheld PCs are still quite niche compared to the Switch, so there's still some novelty to being able to play stuff like this on the bus.
Plus, they're of that age now where those who played them back on PS/Xbox might like to revisit them.
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I have these game all on Steam, due to various sales and whatnot. But I'm definitely getting it on Switch, as it wasn't really possible to remap the controller buttons on PC to be more Pro Controller friendly (Y/X and B/A swap).
Yes, not having all 3 games in the card is a bummer, but on the other hand it reminds me of the Assassin's Creed collection on Switch, so it really isn't a dealbreaker for me.
Yes, not having all 3 games in the card is a bummer, but on the other hand it reminds me of the Assassin's Creed collection on Switch, so it really isn't a dealbreaker for me.
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As I noted on Era, we now have our third major Wii U launch title ported to Switch; Assassin's Creed 3, Darksiders 2, and now Batman Arkham City! Plus you can add Gianna Sisters: Twisted Dreams and Trine 2 on the indie front too I believe. 
SiG
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As I noted on Era, we now have our third major Wii U launch title ported to Switch; Assassin's Creed 3, Darksiders 2, and now Batman Arkham City! Plus you can add Gianna Sisters: Twisted Dreams and Trine 2 on the indie front too I believe.
…and still no Xenoblade Chronicles X. At least not yet…
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Don't count on that getting ported to Switch. Just too costly and difficult I think it was implied. Just wait for Switch 2 for a glorious remaster or even a full remake!
And also there are a couple more Wii U launch titles I forgot: New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, and Scribblenauts Unlimited (sadly missing the Nintendo content).
Any others I'm forgetting?
Little inferno, ninja gaiden 3 and warriors orochi 3
Hero of Legend
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Yepper, found out when I looked up Wii U's launch lineup. Still pissed that most of the Musou Switch ports never left Japan.
And KT never fixed the gamma issue or whatever it was in NG3 on Switch did they?
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Sadly not on Switch, so not eligible for the list.
Excellent news! I have pre-ordered Batman, will keep an eye on what else they have in the pipeline
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I really hope they get the opportunity to patch a lot of their portfolio on the successor.
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I really wish Microsoft would let them bring Fallout 3/NV to Switch. They would be perfect on the go and it's not like they're system sellers for Xbox
That’s a Switch launch game
And a WiiU launch title
It really bugs me when people misuse the word humbled.
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I have this theory of Nintendo working together with third parties to hold off releases of finished ports to release late in systems lifetime to keep Switch on the map in its elderly age. One of the biggest issue of previous Nintendo systems was when the third party support is dead the system is also dead. And it is the thing that keep PS systems alive years after its successor launches. Batman was leaked two years ago and now it's getting released. Nier Automata also was a miracle port from Virtuos, released years after its original launch. Borderlands 3, also leaked first 2 years ago, still nowhere to be seen. RDR2 was leaked 3 years ago. I feel these all are a part of a plan. Anti-drought plan.
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Is it wrong? They’re humbled by all the support they’ve received.
Actually, I guess see what you mean - are you support/praise shouldn’t technically be humbling? I see what you mean, but the word is used so ubiquitously in that way now that I feel it’s become a legitimate use.
Luneth
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Borderlands 3 almost surely. The linkedin job offer on 2020 and the rating of the game past December.
Oh I thought that post was about missing Wii U games on Switch, nvm
If they specialise in bringing UE based games to Switch then we can also make guesses on what else they could bring. Borderlands 3 feels like a no brainier based on the ratings leaks along with the devs already bringing the other Borderlands games to Switch.
I know I keep banging on about it but Mass Effect trilogy could possibly be another. They have worked with EA before and BioWare did say prior they would like to bring the games to Switch, why not allow this team to do the work for that.
What other big UE games can we see them working on? Was Tiny Tina Wonderland also UE?
I know I keep banging on about it but Mass Effect trilogy could possibly be another. They have worked with EA before and BioWare did say prior they would like to bring the games to Switch, why not allow this team to do the work for that.
What other big UE games can we see them working on? Was Tiny Tina Wonderland also UE?
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I still want to see Dishonored 1 ported to Switch, since the first game was UE3.
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Only came to watch this now and... Wtf, I can barely spot the differences.
That must've been why the porting took sooooo long. They're literally delivering the game looking almost exactly like the XBO/PS4 versions.
It's nothing like the other impossible ports, specially Witcher 3 where you could clearly see a severe hit in fidelity, textures and etc.
I can't wait for the DF review.
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If the alternative was releasing it same day as the other consoles?
Nah, you would just piss of your fans.
Like there is obviously some double dippers, I also bought Nier Automata again(That seems to coincide more with anime that will continue later this month), but most people just want to join the talk on the hot new thing, so missing out on that everytime makes people less likely to impulse buy things that everybody is on about right now.
They are definitely coordinating with publishers, but I don't think very late ports is what is keeping a system alive.
New games are.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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I was always more concerned how they will run…
RE: late third party ports, if Switch was another PS4/XBO style TV console I think late ports would make less sense. The fact it’s a hybrid you tend to get unique versions in a technical aspect that make them more interesting. Also, I’ll gladly wait for a Switch version of a game in order to get that portability.
Late ports have their place in the Switch line up, not sure if ports are held back for specific release windows but they do seem to sell regardless of how late they are.
Late ports have their place in the Switch line up, not sure if ports are held back for specific release windows but they do seem to sell regardless of how late they are.
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They seem to have removed the date. But It's very surprising that RDR beating Batman in preorders by 10 spots and they're launch around same week. That pricing scandal worked as a publicity stunt, I guess.
All the controversies that people make on social networks usually end up serving as promotion for the games.
In addition, the Batman Collection has not yet started its promotion because they have not given a date and WB is focused on MK1 that will be released shortly. On the other hand, RDR1 is coming out on digital soon, so Rockstar is promoting it more.
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