Their loss.
For the exclusives?why did you buy a 500 dollar console that you apparently don't play games on?
Their loss.
For the exclusives?why did you buy a 500 dollar console that you apparently don't play games on?
It was quite clear the poster you were replying to meant by "Switch threads" other threads you previously posted in, not this one which is not a Switch thread, but of course you probably guessed that when you replied the way you did.I didn't know this thread was claimed by switch owners and nintendo. I must have walked past the flag that was planted, probably while playing switch.
That's the real dangers of portability folks, always watch you're walking.
I'm not a PC player, what's wrong with Bethesda Launcher?
Also, I'll buy my Brother this day one on the Switch.
It was bought as a gift. I use it for Netflix and Rock Band mainly.why did you buy a 500 dollar console that you apparently don't play games on?
No. I have an hour commute to and from work. When I'm home I watch crap on Netflix with my other half. My gaming time is my commute.
yep. it's weird they don't realize they're ignoring a market that can make them decent money for no reason.
I've been saying it since the Smash logo lit up in Inkling's eye.
That's hardly fair, last time I tried the Bethesda launcher (when Quake Champions was first released, ) their launcher was laggy, cumbersome, and extremely bare bones. So unless they've done a major overhaul, there's plenty wrong with the Bethesda launcher.
yep. it's weird they don't realize they're ignoring a market that can make them decent money for no reason.
If the sales are there they'll take notice. That's how businesses work.
yep. it's weird they don't realize they're ignoring a market that can make them decent money for no reason.
How many studios that specialize in porting AAA games on the Switch are there?yep. it's weird they don't realize they're ignoring a market that can make them decent money for no reason.
That's hardly fair, last time I tried the Bethesda launcher (when Quake Champions was first released, ) their launcher was laggy, cumbersome, and extremely bare bones. So unless they've done a major overhaul, there's plenty wrong with the Bethesda launcher.
It's because of all the features Steam has and all the options Steam provides. It's not that hard to understand.
Y'all, I didn't say it's good or bad. I said that's the larger reason why people complain. Of course there's more nuance to the differences in launchers and all that.To be fair it can be a pretty big pain in the ass to have a whole bunch of launchers on your PC constantly running updates and sl all that.
From the outside looking in it's amazing how much of a monopoly Valve has on the PC market. It's crazy because the PC market is open unlike the console market so you would think that Valve would have had some major competition for Steam by now.
Thanks for the replies. I thought the Bethesda Launcher was a mess from reading a couple posts in this thread.
It's an interesting situation.
Bethesda is doing what it typically takes to build an audience on a platform: they're releasing a number of their games and greenlighting other games before their first games aren't even out. They probably don't care all that much what the initial sales of the first ports are because their long term strategy is actually to build an audience for their games. There are no tests, they see the first games as investments. Investments that probably will make them some profit, sure, but not as much as on other platforms and that's okay, because it is a long term investment.
The thing is, Bethesda is the only western third party doing this on Nintendo platforms. All of the other third parties did this last gen on the PS3 and 360, which is how they're capitalizing so heavily on those investments this gen. But nobody else seems interested in actually going through this process besides Bethesda.
So even if, eventually, Doom Eternal or Doom Eternaler or whatever iteration does sell extremely well, potentially better than on some other platforms, that won't necessarily be the wake up call for other third parties that we want it to be, since they still won't have actively tried to build an audience for their games.
I do agree that Bethesda is playing the long game. They seem committed to creating quality single player titles, and finding a new audience to sell those to is beneficial. They also don't have as much competition. EA, Activision, and Ubisoft have several FPS franchises that aren't hitting Switch.It's an interesting situation.
Bethesda is doing what it typically takes to build an audience on a platform: they're releasing a number of their games and greenlighting other games before their first games aren't even out. They probably don't care all that much what the initial sales of the first ports are because their long term strategy is actually to build an audience for their games. There are no tests, they see the first games as investments. Investments that probably will make them some profit, sure, but not as much as on other platforms and that's okay, because it is a long term investment.
The thing is, Bethesda is the only western third party doing this on Nintendo platforms. All of the other third parties did this last gen on the PS3 and 360, which is how they're capitalizing so heavily on those investments this gen. But nobody else seems interested in actually going through this process besides Bethesda.
So even if, eventually, Doom Eternal or Doom Eternaler or whatever iteration does sell extremely well, potentially better than on some other platforms, that won't necessarily be the wake up call for other third parties that we want it to be, since they still won't have actively tried to build an audience for their games.
I think a lot of other third parties feel burned by their performance on past Nintendo platforms, which is why most of them are still so hesitant to support Switch. Bethesda never gave any serious support to a Nintendo platform before Switch, so they're kind of dealing with this whole Nintendo thing for the first time and fortunately, it seems to be working out well for them. Zenimax is also a private company, which probably gives them a bit more leeway to try a few risks, as they're not as beholden to outside shareholders, who only want to maximize profit. Bethesda has the luxury of being able to play the long game and build a Nintendo fanbase for future platforms. It also doesn't hurt that Nintendo themselves have clearly been courting Bethesda specifically in recent years.
Apparently Doom Eternal is also coming for the weak ass Switch. Don't really understand why anyone would even consider playing this on an underpowered handheld.
More power to you I guess, enjoy playing at 20-30 fps and in 360p lol
I'm going to play Doom Eternal on my ps4 Pro. It's going to be glorious!
Apparently Doom Eternal is also coming for the weak ass Switch. Don't really understand why anyone would even consider playing this on an underpowered handheld.
More power to you I guess, enjoy playing at 20-30 fps and in 360p lol
I'm going to play Doom Eternal on my ps4 Pro. It's going to be glorious!
Apparently Doom Eternal is also coming for the weak ass Switch. Don't really understand why anyone would even consider playing this on an underpowered handheld.
More power to you I guess, enjoy playing at 20-30 fps and in 360p lol
People been talking about it ever since Doom was announced for Switch.
I'm going to play Doom Eternal on my ps4 Pro. It's going to be glorious!
Apparently Doom Eternal is also coming for the weak ass Switch. Don't really understand why anyone would even consider playing this on an underpowered handheld.
More power to you I guess, enjoy playing at 20-30 fps and in 360p lol
I'm going to play Doom Eternal on my ps4 Pro. It's going to be glorious!
Apparently Doom Eternal is also coming for the weak ass Switch. Don't really understand why anyone would even consider playing this on an underpowered handheld.
More power to you I guess, enjoy playing at 20-30 fps and in 360p lol
Apparently Doom Eternal is also coming for the weak ass Switch. Don't really understand why anyone would even consider playing this on an underpowered handheld.
More power to you I guess, enjoy playing at 20-30 fps and in 360p lol
I'm going to play Doom Eternal on my ps4 Pro. It's going to be glorious!
Apparently Doom Eternal is also coming for the weak ass Switch. Don't really understand why anyone would even consider playing this on an underpowered handheld.
More power to you I guess, enjoy playing at 20-30 fps and in 360p lol
I'm going to play Doom Eternal on my ps4 Pro. It's going to be glorious!
Apparently Doom Eternal is also coming for the weak ass Switch. Don't really understand why anyone would even consider playing this on an underpowered handheld.
More power to you I guess, enjoy playing at 20-30 fps and in 360p lol
I'm going to play Doom Eternal on my ps4 Pro. It's going to be glorious!
Apparently Doom Eternal is also coming for the weak ass Switch. Don't really understand why anyone would even consider playing this on an underpowered handheld.
More power to you I guess, enjoy playing at 20-30 fps and in 360p lol
I'm going to play Doom Eternal on my ps4 Pro. It's going to be glorious!
Apparently Doom Eternal is also coming for the weak ass Switch. Don't really understand why anyone would even consider playing this on an underpowered handheld.
More power to you I guess, enjoy playing at 20-30 fps and in 360p lol
gonna go your way:I'm going to play Doom Eternal on my ps4 Pro. It's going to be glorious!
Apparently Doom Eternal is also coming for the weak ass Switch. Don't really understand why anyone would even consider playing this on an underpowered handheld.
More power to you I guess, enjoy playing at 20-30 fps and in 360p lol
I'm going to play Doom Eternal on my ps4 Pro. It's going to be glorious!
Apparently Doom Eternal is also coming for the weak ass Switch. Don't really understand why anyone would even consider playing this on an underpowered handheld.
More power to you I guess, enjoy playing at 20-30 fps and in 360p lol
Oh of course, I was speaking more in relation to other console versions.Over the other consoles sure, but not over PC as you can implement gyro on PC with a Pro controller, DS4, or Steam Controller, very easily.
Not that I wish to downplay the Switch version at all.