Bethesda on Switch releases, porting Doom, sales expectations, wants to continue support
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 52 Comments
It’s rather surprising, but Bethesda has been one of Switch’s strongest supporters thus far. Unlike what we saw with previous console generations, the company is already preparing a few games for Nintendo’s system. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim launches in November, followed by Doom this holiday, and Wolfenstein II in 2018.
Nintendo fans will be happy to hear that this could be just the start of Bethesda’s plans for Switch. In an interview with GamesBeat, vice president of marketing and communications Pete Hines noted that they don’t intend to just release these games and stop. “We want this to be the start of a relationship that we build with Nintendo and Nintendo fans,” Hines noted.
More comments from Hines about Switch are included below. You can read the full interview on GamesBeat here.
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Doom runs at 30 frames per second on Switch
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We have a little more information about the technical performance of Doom on Switch. Polygon, who went hands-on with the game, reports that it runs at 30 frames per second. In case you’re curious, Doom is 60 frames per second on other consoles.
The site does add that “the frame rate dipped considerably” during parts of the first level. While it usually recovered, it stayed low during one occasion. But a spokesperson told Polygon that Doom is still being optimized for Switch, so hopefully everything will be cleaned up before the holiday launch.
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Panic Button working on Doom, Rocket League for Switch
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Much in the way that Tantalus became associated with Wii U ports back in the day, Panic Button is helping to bring prominent games to Switch. Digital Foundry confirms that the studio is porting two high-profile games to Nintendo’s console. Panic Button is leading the way on both Rocket League and Doom for Switch. Psyonix and Bethesda are very much involved with the two titles respectively, but it sounds like Panic Button is primarily in charge.
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New off-screen Doom Switch footage
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Brand new off-screen footage has arrived showing Doom running on Switch. Check out a few videos rounded up below.
New Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus gameplay trailer
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Bethesda released a new, full-length gameplay trailer for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. Have a look at the video below.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus gameplay trailer teaser
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Bethesda released a teaser for an upcoming gameplay trailer for Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. We have it below.
Rumor: Doom release date leaked as December 13
Posted on 7 years ago by Nick in News, Rumors, Switch | 7 Comments
A Czech retailer has listed Doom to be coming out on December 13th 2017. There is no official word yet if this will be the release date, but we do know Doom is supposed to come out this Holiday season so this very well might be it. A pretty nice Holiday gift. Thanks Barry Dunne for the tip.
GameStop offering The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim bundle with clear case
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When The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim hits Switch in November, GameStop will be selling an exclusive bundle. Along with a copy of the game, you’ll receive a Skyrim clear case.
The case is a 3-piece protector featuring artwork from the game and designed to resemble worn metal armor right out of the Skyrim world. Nintendo and Bethesda has officially licensed the case.
GameStop’s Skyrim bundle can be ordered here.
Bethesda says Doom is “custom-built” for Switch and graphics not one-to-one, new comparisons
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 55 Comments
Along with Wolfenstein II, Bethesda announced Doom for Switch this week. The latter game is heading to the console this holiday.
USgamer reached out to Bethesda in hopes of finding out more about Doom’s visuals and performance on Switch. The site was told, “DOOM on Switch is custom-built for the hardware and while graphics won’t be 1:1 with other platforms, the game will deliver the amazing DOOM look and feel that fans are excited to get on Switch.”
We do have some new comparisons below showing how the Switch version stacks up to the PlayStation 4 version. You can see that below.
Doom Switch vs. PS4 comparison
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Bethesda announced two new games for Switch today. Along with Wolfenstein II, the publisher also intends to release Doom on Nintendo’s console.
Based on what was shown during the Nintendo Direct, Doom on Switch seems to stack up favorably to the PlayStation 4 version. Here’s a comparison of the two:
Doom is coming to Switch this holiday.
