Nintendo Switch was revealed to the world in a trailer last week, and it featured several concepts of games and gameplay footage. With days to digest, however, Nintendo told Eurogamer that the shown software may never see the light of day.
In a statement to the publication, a U.K. representative for the hardware maker said “we wanted to convey in a self-contained video how Nintendo Switch represents a new era for video game systems.” Furthermore, it was overtly cautioned that “you shouldn't assume what you saw on the video represents actual game footage and further specifics on first-party games will be provided later.” In other words, the Switch reveal trailer was merely meant to disclose the console’s hybrid portable features rather than its launch lineup.
For those that missed the hint, a similar warning is actually displayed at the tail end of the trailer. "Game footage not final, graphics and features subject to change,” it reads. Even third-parties like Bethesda followed this trend by declining to confirm that Skyrim was in development for the console.
So what does that say about the list of Switch-compatible games that websites like ours published shortly after the clip’s debut? The truth is, it’s possible that none of those could wind up on store shelves. That being said, rumors published in April by insider Emily Rogers make a solid case for the featured augmented ports of Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon being genuine. Back then, her sources said four popular Wii U titles will be made available for the Switch.
If those displayed products never make it to stores, this isn’t a necessarily unprecedented move for Nintendo. Back when the Wii U was first unveiled, footage was shown of a gamer playing golf with the GamePad being used to simulate the ground. Swinging near the tablet was accomplished using a traditional Wiimote. The large screen has never been used in that way in the console’s lifespan. Some detractors also point to the initial Legend Of Zelda Wii U footage shown at E3 2011. In that case, however, Nintendo mentioned that the realistic-looking slice was merely a tech demo.
While Nintendo isn’t keen on talking about Switch games right now, trusted sources have said that we’ll learn more about aspects like software, tech specs and battery life next year.
The Nintendo Switch is expected to release in March 2017.
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