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BMox81 · 7 Feb 2017 at 18:44

Cryfreeman;30480417 said:
True though, 50 quid for a slightly tweaked ps3 version of Fifa, but specs don't matter!

Pure speculation.

JUMPURS · 7 Feb 2017 at 18:52

Plainsong;30480432 said:
I'd be happy for there not to be any FIFA, anywhere.

I'd be delighted with a full fledged FIFA 17 at launch I can take on the go. Lunchtime FIFA at work, can I get a hell yeah?

Broken Hope · 7 Feb 2017 at 19:01

Kobi;30479853 said:
I'm sure I read this last night, it could have been in here, I can't see it haha. But just incase, the custom built FIFA game has actually been confirmed to be Fifa 18. Good news for those who want to play the full fifa on the go!

Except FIFA 18 is on Frostbite and the Switch isn't getting the Frostbite engine and they completely dodged the question when asked if would be the same feature set as the XB1/PS4.

londonbairn · 7 Feb 2017 at 20:06

I can't stop watching the BotW 2017 Presentation trailer. It is absolutely amazing. There is something magical about Nintendo.

jonneymendoza · 7 Feb 2017 at 20:08

Broken Hope;30480613 said:
Except FIFA 18 is on Frostbite and the Switch isn't getting the Frostbite engine and they completely dodged the question when asked if would be the same feature set as the XB1/PS4.

why?

Kobi · 7 Feb 2017 at 20:41

Broken Hope;30480613 said:
Except FIFA 18 is on Frostbite and the Switch isn't getting the Frostbite engine and they completely dodged the question when asked if would be the same feature set as the XB1/PS4.

Because only current gen consoles/pc use frostbite. The ps3 and 360 don't which this version will be based on. Think of it like an enhanced version of those versions.

spook2575 · 7 Feb 2017 at 20:58

Can you imagine the broken switch consoles because of fifa rage?

steve5424 · 7 Feb 2017 at 21:18

Kobi;30480954 said:
Because only current gen consoles/pc use frostbite. The ps3 and 360 don't which this version will be based on. Think of it like an enhanced version of those versions.

Is there actual official confirmation of that?

If it can run Unreal engine then surely it can run Frostbite as I am sure it was customisable for different systems.

Broken Hope · 7 Feb 2017 at 21:47

The console is capable of running Frostbite, it's just EA don't think it's worth the time and effort to port it to the Switch when the games likely won't sell that well as they don't tend to on Nintendo hardware.

Kobi · 7 Feb 2017 at 22:26

steve5424;30481080 said:
Is there actual official confirmation of that?

If it can run Unreal engine then surely it can run Frostbite as I am sure it was customisable for different systems.

I assume you mean confirmation of only the newer consoles using frostbite?

...That's for the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions, anyway. EA said the Frostbite game engine tech is available on those platforms only.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-06-07-fifa-17-moves-to-frostbite-game-engine

Confirmation about it being an enhanced version of the last generation consoles... Well no. But we do know fifa is custom built for the switch based off the last gen consoles. So we could only assume it'll be a more powerful version of them.

mahius · 8 Feb 2017 at 03:07

Broken Hope;30480613 said:
Except FIFA 18 is on Frostbite and the Switch isn't getting the Frostbite engine and they completely dodged the question when asked if would be the same feature set as the XB1/PS4.

AKA EA still don't give a damn about Nintendo and there's pretty much no chance of them releasing their proper multi-platform titles (like Battlefield, Need for Speed, Mass Effect) on the Switch. Most of those run on Frostbite too. Gee, well done on getting the 3rd party support, even if it's the terrible EA. I bet even if the Switch does a 3DS and really gains traction/popularity down the line, EA still wouldn't give a damn.

Plainsong;30480432 said:
I'd be happy for there not to be any FIFA, anywhere.

+1

Simple solution to all our problems. Stop releasing the same old game each year at full price (I'd be more tolerant if Fifa launched in the bargain bin). More funds towards games that actually try, not that I'd expect the budget of annual sports games to be much.

Ubisoft seemed to have learnt their lesson in that regard, so why can't EA?

Broken Hope · 8 Feb 2017 at 07:23

mahius;30481542 said:
Simple solution to all our problems. Stop releasing the same old game each year at full price (I'd be more tolerant if Fifa launched in the bargain bin). More funds towards games that actually try, not that I'd expect the budget of annual sports games to be much.

Ubisoft seemed to have learnt their lesson in that regard, so why can't EA?

What lesson is EA meant to be learning? If you look at the end of year charts every single year FIFA is close to the top.

FIFA sells amazingly well every year, why on earth would EA stop putting it out when it makes them a ton of money?

The FIFA thread on this very forum is huge so people are obviously still playing and paying full price for it.

jonneymendoza · 8 Feb 2017 at 08:07

Broken Hope;30481629 said:
What lesson is EA meant to be learning? If you look at the end of year charts every single year FIFA is close to the top.

FIFA sells amazingly well every year, why on earth would EA stop putting it out when it makes them a ton of money?

The FIFA thread on this very forum is huge so people are obviously still playing and paying full price for it.

And enjoying it. People seem butthurt about fifa

Broken Hope · 8 Feb 2017 at 09:27

It's the usual Nintendo isn't getting a game or the proper version of a game so that game is automatically crap.

I don't like FIFA or football in general but I'm not going to say it's a bad game as obviously it's played by millions of people so it can't be that bad.

jonneymendoza · 8 Feb 2017 at 09:39

Broken Hope;30481894 said:
It's the usual Nintendo isn't getting a game or the proper version of a game so that game is automatically crap.

I don't like FIFA or football in general but I'm not going to say it's a bad game as obviously it's played by millions of people so it can't be that bad.

exactly.

Millions of people dont play it if its crap...

majority love it

Phate · 8 Feb 2017 at 09:40

I think people who play it and want to play it on the move will love it on the Switch. No?

I think they'll look at it and go "wheeey footbaaaalllll" and not give a rats if its not the frostbite version or whichever

jonneymendoza · 8 Feb 2017 at 09:42

Phate;30481949 said:
I think people who play it and want to play it on the move will love it on the Switch. No?

I think they'll look at it and go "wheeey footbaaaalllll" and not give a rats if its not the frostbite version or whichever

doubt it

BMox81 · 8 Feb 2017 at 09:42

mahius;30481542 said:
AKA EA still don't give a damn about Nintendo and there's pretty much no chance of them releasing their proper multi-platform titles (like Battlefield, Need for Speed, Mass Effect) on the Switch. Most of those run on Frostbite too. Gee, well done on getting the 3rd party support, even if it's the terrible EA. I bet even if the Switch does a 3DS and really gains traction/popularity down the line, EA still wouldn't give a damn.

I was going to say how is it Nintendo's fault that EA won't (not confirmed) release their other titles on the Switch, but I imagine the response will be that it's because the Switch isn't a 4k spec'd console, not enough RAM, etc, etc....

BMox81 · 8 Feb 2017 at 09:50

jonneymendoza;30481958 said:
doubt it

Why doubt it?

By all accounts, Fifa 13 played ok on the Wii U (the lack of Ultimate Team hurt) and the ability to play some multiplayer undocked will appeal to many I imagine.

I imagine if they slap Ultimate Team on there, that will boost sales greatly.

jonneymendoza · 8 Feb 2017 at 10:02

Sugnid;30481983 said:
Why doubt it?

By all accounts, Fifa 13 played ok on the Wii U (the lack of Ultimate Team hurt) and the ability to play some multiplayer undocked will appeal to many I imagine.

I imagine if they slap Ultimate Team on there, that will boost sales greatly.

yes if it can be linked with there FUT in xbone or ps4

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