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The Witcher 3 Fits On A Switch Game Card, But Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Probably Won't

Sypro: Reignited Trilogy lands on Nintendo Switch on the 3rd of September, but there seems to be confusion right now over whether or not all three games in the collection will be included on the physical version of the release.

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PhoenixUp2145d ago (Edited 2145d ago )

That’s not an appropriate comparison to make since Witcher 3 will use the 32GB game card size on Switch

You can be certain Spyro will be on a smaller size cartridge

Dabigsiebowski2145d ago

The question is whether all three games will be on the cartridge not just one and download the others like a few other games have done on switch.

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PhoenixUp2144d ago

I know what the question is but why bring up Witcher 3 as a comparison when it’s clear Spyro won’t come on a 32GB cartridge?

luckytrouble2145d ago

They'll probably just pull what they did already. All three games could have fit on a single bluray disc, yet you still had to download the vast majority of the content. The size of Switch game cards will really let them pile on the excuses to do it a second time.

DarXyde2145d ago

They wouldn't need to do that. If they really want to make a case for digital, they could always cite portability concerns and "wanting Switch gamers to have access to all three games as seamlessly as possible" - the framing is "pro-consumer" and doesn't blame Nintendo as a partner.

No feelings hurt, no bad press. Saying "iT's ToO bIg" feels a little too nefarious, even for Activision. I can't imagine they're that lazy.

King_Noctis2145d ago

That says alot about what kind of developer CDPR is compared to Activision.

CBaoth2145d ago

Bingo.

Indie Pub: ahh, it don't fit? We'll just use a bigger cart.
Biggest 3rd party Pub: it don't fit? So, use the 8, and make them download the rest.

anonymousfan2145d ago

Your point is still valid but I don't think CDPR qualifies as and Indie publisher... Can't wait for Cyberpunk 2077! That game is probably gonna take a whole lot of space too lol

Lon3wolf2145d ago

@anonymousfan

"CD Projekt S.A. is a Polish video game developer, publisher and distributor based in Warsaw"

That sounds independent if you ask me.

CBaoth2145d ago

to me though they are the quintessential definition of an independent developer/platform creator/publisher. They started out localizing foreign software for their Polish countrymen. Then they privately financed and self-published the Witcher. Used the proceeds to re-launch their store with DRM-free copies of new games as well as legacy titles. Again, privately financed Witcher 2. Wash, rinse, repeat with Witcher 3. The only time they required any outside assistance was porting 2 to the 360. I imagine CDR was determined not to repeat the mistakes made with the canceled Rise of the White Wolf console port so they handled the conversion in-house

Lexreborn22145d ago (Edited 2145d ago )

Well considering that it’s 35gbs on PS4 and was 25 originally on Xbox with out DLC. It isn’t surprising the Witcher fits on a single card for switch, it is a single game after all.

Lexreborn22145d ago (Edited 2145d ago )

https://www.mweb.co.za/game...

File size of Witcher 3 from Xbox to PS4. It’s not a large game. Spyro Reignited is however 3 games completely remastered for 36.24 gbs after full download I know... because I have it on my PS4. That’s more then a 32gb stick

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Save Your Realm in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, Coming to Xbox Game Pass.

Spyro is coming to Game Pass! Play the Spyro Reignited Trilogy on Xbox and PC via Game Pass November 12.

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Obscure_Observer220d ago

Nothing but joy and excellency for us on Gamepass!

Profchaos220d ago

Top of the line remake from 2018 you could have picked up for under 5 bucks.

I'm serious though games awesome and was a highlight in a very packed year but let's not overstate it's value 6 years on.

Lightning77220d ago

I wonder why they're doing slow roll out of ABK stuff? It's been a year I wonder why the slow roll out.

Fishy Fingers220d ago

I'm sure it'll slowly get added. Its constant content they can add and I imagine in the hopes it will get people to maintain their sub. Drop it all in one chunk might boost numbers for a bit but unlikely to keep people long term.

Lightning77220d ago

Similar to Bethesda stuff. They release the full slate on GP and I guess it didn't do as well for them. I'm hoping they're remastering the Marvel Ultimate Alliance games as well as others.

InUrFoxHole220d ago

Never played the series. Gonna give it a go. GP is a great service.

The_Hooligan219d ago

I played the original trilogy on my cousin's PS1 back in the day and they were amazing games. I picked up the remake last year when it was on sale on PSN but haven't gone back yet. But if this is your first time playing it, you will have a great time.

InUrFoxHole218d ago

Jesus. I remember the ps1. I remember being baffled by how something so powerful could fit in that little console lol

DivineHand125220d ago (Edited 220d ago )

Good for persons who are subscribed to the game pass, but will it be 30 fps, or is it getting a boost?

I bought the game on PS4 but stopped because the game offered little to no challenge. I dropped it and picked it up again on PS5 a few months ago. That was when I realized that it was locked to 30 fps and uninstalled it.

It would be great if Microsoft could find some way to release an update to set both Spyro and Crash Team racing to 60 fps and beyond.

Profchaos220d ago (Edited 220d ago )

It seems unlikely that it would get further enhancements at this stage a 2018 release that was already enhanced for the one X native 4k from memory. Also the animation work and motion blur used did slot to make the 30fos gameplay feel responsive and smooth to its credit compared to other 30fps games with significantly worse input lag like yooka laylee which iirc on PS4 pro felt horrible to play with a control delay vs the PC which felt snappy.

If you stopped because of the lack of challenge I don't think 60 will suddenly change the way you play it games extremely simple and was built around a early 3d exploration framework that targeted families so difficulty was quite low

Profchaos220d ago

Hasn't this been on gamepass for a while now

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Why Are We Still Waiting On A New Spyro Game

The Reignited Trilogy was supposed to be a launch pad for Spyro, but after a few cryptic teasers, we're still waiting on a new game

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Relientk77964d ago

*Sigh*

Sometimes it's hard being a Spyro fan. Yeah, i really really really want Spyro 4. Crash Bandicoot got a 4th one, its only fair.

MWH964d ago

Nothing is guaranteed in this life, so don't wait on anything.

Sgt_Slaughter964d ago

This is what happens when Toys For Bob gets pushed to help develop COD

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Achievement Locked: The Inaccessibility of Completionism

A huge community exists online now for those seeking full completion of their favorite games, but it seems that not everybody can join in on the fun.

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H91050d ago

Everytime someone says difficulty is bad because it isolate disabled people I feel like it's an excuse because made by someone who wants to have their work done for them, you talk about how much you dislike something and then add a little "I'm talking for the sake of disabled people", also I think it's a bit disrespectful to think that disabled people can't do what others do, you have someone beating Malenia with his mouth or her feet!

Also after reading this article I feel like you don't want completion to be tied to everything in the game (which includes difficulty settings), it's called completion, yet you want to be one without actually completing it?

franwex1050d ago

If an achievement or trophy is too much for me I simply don't do it. I can complete the game 100% without playing in Nightmare mode-if it's too hard for me (or will take too long like the witcher 3).
Then there is the BS achievement mentioned for FF9 jump rope which I will never waste my time on.

My OCD may act up if something is not complete, but my patience will over power my OCD with ridiculous tasks.

Having said all that, achievements have gotten more relaxed in the last few years as gamers tend to want to complete all of them (due to the platinum trophy), when before they were designed to give you a score-to make you want to try more games like in an arcade. So, focus more on relatively modern games and your OCD will suffer less.

MIDGETonSTILTS171050d ago (Edited 1050d ago )

Lots of hobbies are inaccessible. Do you think everyone has the steady hands to build ships in bottles?

But nobody is accusing ship bottling conventions of being exclusionary. That’s just a difficult hobby that nobody cares about.

Every hobby becomes exclusionary at some point. I didn’t feel welcomed to my school’s basketball team. If I wanted to play basketball, I had to join a recreational team.

Why erase a challenge for all at the benefit to a very, very few?