What does Switch 2 mean for gaming on Apple platforms?

[salamanderjuice]

I don't think Apple could buy Nintendo and not ruin them. There hasn't been any software maker thus far that they have purchased that hasn't ended up ruined. I am sure someone would correct me if I am wrong.

I also think Apple and Nintendo have pretty opposite hardware philosophies too. It'd be a horrible match in general.

 

[maflynn]

Unpopular opinion but I'd personally love to see: Imagine if Apple acquired Nintendo.

Never will happen, while apple could afford the purchase, it highly unlikely that Nintendo would be willing, I don't see much upsides for nintendo. Also Apple's track record when buying software companies is plain horrible.

Being a Japanese company, the shareholders will largely be resistant to sell such a successful company, never mind regulatory approval.

 

[lapstags]

Apple does not need to buy Nintendo they need to buy a small or sized developer like 4a the developer of metro exodus

 

[diamond.g]

Apple does not need to buy Nintendo they need to buy a small or sized developer like 4a the developer of metro exodus

In this example, are they buying the developer because they want the IP or because they want their gaming expertise?

 

[lapstags]

In this example, are they buying the developer because they want the IP or because they want their gaming expertise?

I would buy the developer and the IP. Make a tv series for Apple TV and buy the talented development team and bring all of the current games fully optimized and remastered using Metal 4 to all devices. 4A games also has experience making VR games. To me this set makes perfect sense and it would not cost billions.

 

[diamond.g]

I would buy the developer and the IP. Make a tv series for Apple TV and buy the talented development team and bring all of the current games fully optimized and remastered using Metal 4 to all devices. 4A games also has experience making VR games. To me this set makes perfect sense and it would not cost billions.

You think Apple would leave the studio in Ukraine or move it elsewhere?


Sidenote allegedly they are working on another Metro game, but since it took them 5 years to make Exodus and with the happenings in their home country I'd be surprised if we see another Metro game from them before next gen consoles are out.