A huge lineup of game developers and publishers was provided during today’s trailer announcing Nintendo’s brand new home console x handheld hybrid, the Switch. It’s no surprise that fans are excited to see so many new games ready for the upcoming system, and naturally, the hype is building even more as publishers working with Nintendo express their enthusiasm for both the Switch itself and the opportunity to work with Nintendo. You can share in their excitement by checking out their comments posted through social media:
Bethesda
Thrilled to be a publishing partner for #NintendoSwitch! The platform presents exciting opportunities for our studios & fans.
— Bethesda Softworks (@bethesda) October 20, 2016
DeNA
Small surprise in list was DeNA. Is it making games for Switch? DeNA spokesman said "we'are there for our involvement in Nintendo account." pic.twitter.com/6GLUcYOFxQ
— Takashi Mochizuki (@mochi_wsj) October 20, 2016
Arc System Works
What's got two thumbs and is a #NintendoSwitch partner? This guy… b ^_^ d pic.twitter.com/mD8wfSEveF
— ArcSystemWorks (@ArcSystemWorksU) October 20, 2016
Unreal Engine
We're thrilled to partner with Nintendo to help Unreal Engine 4 developers bring their games to Nintendo Switch! https://t.co/MWL29xhb90
— Unreal Engine (@UnrealEngine) October 20, 2016
Square Enix
“We are excited to see the announcement of the Nintendo Switch. We are more than happy to support the promising game system and enhance our ongoing partnership with Nintendo. We look forward to sharing more about our commitment to Nintendo Switch in the near future.”
– Square Enix representative (via IGN)
Bandai Namco
“Bandai Namco Entertainment has enjoyed a long partnership of publishing and developing great titles for Nintendo systems. We want to congratulate Nintendo on their exciting announcement. We look forward to bringing both iconic franchises and new titles to Nintendo Switch.”
– Bandai Namco representative (via IGN)
Sega
“SEGA and Nintendo have been great partners over the years, and we continue to with our support of the Nintendo Switch. We look forward to revealing specific game plans soon, but have nothing further to announce at this time.”
– Sega representative (via IGN)
Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below, and we’ll add the quotes to this article as we see them!
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Written by Lauren Ganos
Creative Director, Managing Editor
Designer and writer by day, gamer by night, Lauren dreams big when it comes to creative endeavors. Perhaps that's why she's taken on the roles of creative director and managing editor for Nintendo Wire. If she had a video game superhero alias, it might just be The Visionary, a true keeper of imaginative order.
