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Xbox has struggled for years since the 360 days, I wouldn't be too concerned about it impacting Switch 2 sales. But it's a neat device for anyone who loves the Xbox brand. Personally I have no interest since I really only care about Nintendo, Sony and PC.

The HD era was a tough transition period for a lot of Japanese companies that were playing catch up to Western developers. It kind of caught many of them off guard, Nintendo being a huge example of that with the Wii lacking HD capability.

Keiji Inafune even infamously said Japan's industry was dead which is hilarious looking back now since Japan has caught up and is creating amazing content again. I don't think Nier Automata saved anything personally but rather Japanese developers have caught up with the HD transition.

@B_Lindz
The game is less story driven when compared to the other 3 Xenoblade games. It puts more on an emphasis on exploring and side quests. That's not to say the story is bad though, in fact it's very good and interesting. If you love sci fi then X is a great game to play.

If you want more of a traditional JRPG experience I would recommend starting with Xenoblade 1 or any of the numbered ones. These ones have more of a story driven experience similar to Final Fantasy and Persona.

I haven't beaten the game yet or even close to it but so far I give it a 9/10. Compared to the other Xenoblade games it definitely focuses more on exploration and side content. But the story is also pretty good so far and looks beautiful.

A few cons I have is the affinity quests where you have no option to cancel them until you complete it. It also can be overwhelming with how expansive everything is too.

It would be nice if Konami finally released Tokimeki Memorial in the West but if we haven't heard anything by now I doubt it's ever gonna happen.

I don't doubt AC Shadows is a good game but like with any Ubisoft game it's never worth buying right away since there is going to be a big price drop in the future.

On a side note glad to see Xenoblade X at second. Having a blast right now playing it for the first time

Honestly I probably wouldn't buy P3 Reload for Switch 2 unless they added an extra incentive like adding the Female protagonist.

I already beat the game on PS5 but hopefully Atlus supports the Switch 2 from the get go rather than wait like they did with the Original Switch to port Persona.

Loved Emio and nice to see it got some recognition. The old school gameplay is what makes the game charming in my opinion.

Ya I'll probably wait until they announce a Switch 2 version or wait and see if the PS5 version goes on sale. In the meantime I'll be diving all my time into Xenoblade Chronicles X.

After playing all three recently I can say for myself personally that 3 is my favourite. The story and characters had me totally invested in the game. 1 is a modern classic and 2 is great but I felt that it missed the mark on a few things compared to the others.

Nah I'm gonna pass on this. The only one worth playing in my opinion is Gunvolt 3 which felt like a Mega Man Zero game in a good way. The first two I thought were very mediocre action platformers, I hated the tag system and how slow the combat felt.

This is a tough one since the Switch has such a deep library of games. I went with Three Houses since it's the game I put the most hours into during the Switch era and my favourite from the Switch library. If I had to make a personal top 10 list it would be:

1. Fire Emblem Three Houses
2. Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
3. Zelda Breath of the Wild
4. Super Mario Odyssey
5. Xenoblade Chronicles 3
6. Smash Bros Ultimate
7. Metroid Dread
8. Kirby and the Forgotten Land
9. Super Mario Bros Wonder
10. Emio the Smiling Man

Finally they added my favourite Zelda OST to the app. So many Zelda musical staples came from this game, like the fairy fountain theme, Zelda's lullaby and so much more.

Xenoblade Chronicles X already have it pre-ordered. Atelier Yumia does look interesting though and it's a game I might check on at a later date.

I'll be putting most of my gaming hours in Xenoblade Chronicles X. Really looking forward to playing it for the first time ever. Same goes for the Lunar Collection which I also plan to get.

Steam deck is very niche it's main audience is the dedicated PC gamer with a large steam library that wants to play in the go, which in of itself is a very specific audience. So it's not really a direct competitor to Switch 2 despite being a portable console.

Been playing Langrisser 1&2 Remake or Remaster if you wanna call it that. The game is honestly pretty good, I can see where the Fire Emblem comparisons come from after playing it. I still much prefer Fire Emblem but Langrisser has been a fun time.

Biggest complaint I have is the game looks like a mobile game. It also feels very cluttered when you add mercenaries which makes getting through some maps a chore.

It's not even close for me the 3DS remake is way better. It makes the tedious parts of the original better and it's just overall a better version. I can never go back to the N64 version.

Golden Sun has such a great soundtrack and it's still one of my favourite RPGs.

Funny enough I recently bought the game brand new from an online store that was selling the UAE version at a discount so I jumped on the chance to buy it. First time I ever played it and it's really fun.

I'm not the biggest Tales fan but I'd like to see Namco finally localize the PSP version of Phantasia which is the best version of the game from what I hear. Plus it's the anniversary of the series what better way to celebrate than to give us an HD release of the original?

I'm also surprised Berseria was never released on Switch back during the early days of the system. The game was built on the PS3 Tales engine so from a technical standpoint it shouldn't had been an issue.

I've been wanting to get into this series for a while now but after hearing that every game is connected it's honestly a bit overwhelming how many of these games they've made over the past decade.

I'll probably check out the Trails in the Sky Remake though to see how it all began.

@Axecon

For Kamiya he left cause he could no longer work with Inaba due to disagreements on how the company should be run and decision making. I don't think Nintendo was the main reason for this as none of the employees have ever mentioned it and the company by in large still had independence to create games on other platforms like Nier Automata as an example.

Sounds like it had more to do with internal decision making amongst Platinum Games themselves.

https://www.siliconera.com/hideki-kamiya-explained-why-he-left-platinumgames/

If we're talking about games that are already announced it has to be Metroid Prime 4 and how can it not be? The game has been in development for almost a decade and it's my most anticipated game of 2025.

Xenoblade Chronicles X I'm also looking forward to playing for the first time ever. While Pokemon Legends Z-A I honestly have zero interest. Pokemon in general for me has been a major let down ever since the 3DS era and the Switch era games for Pokemon were disappointing for me personally.

If we're talking about what I'm most excited for this year it would be the Switch 2.

@myerscereal

It really was one of the best decisions Nintendo has made in the last decade. By combining their portable and home console divisions it's allowed them to create a steady stream of content and focus all their resources into one device.

Nothing this month for me. Will probably save up cash for the Switch 2 and already have Xenoblade Chronicles X pre-ordered for March.

I can see them focusing on OG Switch content in February since they need to fill in the gap for the first part of this fiscal year. Plus they need to bridge the gap between the two consoles until the release of Switch 2. The 3DS got a few late hitters near the end of its life maybe we'll get a few surprises for the OG Switch too.

We all know what the internet is thinking ... And I'll leave it at that lol

@AllieKitsune
Sorry my wording was a bit off but yes I meant the PS3 version was the remaster and was aware of that. Also I'm not giving Namco the benefit of the doubt since they haven't exactly done a great job with their remasters in recent years.

I find it weird that the Switch version is locked to 30 FPS even though it's a port of an old Wii game that then got remastered as a PS3 game. Skyward Sword HD ran at a silky smooth 60 FPS and even Tales of Vesperia was 60 FPS during battles for the Switch port. Sounds like Namco once again was cutting corners which isn't surprising given some of their recent HD ports on Switch.

As for the game itself I found it to be mediocre. The art style is gorgeous but the story and combat I was not a fan of when I played this on PS3 years ago.

The Tales games have always been a hit or miss for me, they're decent games but not amazing and are outclassed by other JRPG franchises like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, Persona and Xenoblade.

@Pally356
Funny enough I have played the fan translation of 1. It's not perfect but gets the job done like you said.

I'll always support physical games as long as the option is available to me. I've always preferred physical media however I'm not against digital since it's more convenient and is technically better for the environment. Ideally the best option is to have both since there's pros and cons either one.

One thing I love about physical is that I can lend games to friends of mine with ease or resell.

Not getting my hopes up but it would be nice to see Sega release this for modern systems. I also wish they would localize the PS2 remakes of Phantasy Star 1 and 2 one day.

Already have this one pre-ordered. This is the only Xenoblade game I haven't played. I own the Wii U version but for whatever reason never got around to playing it.

Xenoblade 3 has so many side quests that are top notch that feel important to the character development of the group. Eunie's in particular was one of my favourites since it explains what happens when colonies reach gold rank and how ruthless Mobius really is.

I was also a fan of the two final side quests you unlock after beating the game. I don't want to spoil it for those that haven't played yet but it was some of the most fun I've had with post game content.

In the grand scheme of things the leaks won't really affect how well this system sells what will determine that is what games are available for us to play.

The rumours were annoying for sure but like the article mentioned the casual consumer probably wasn't even paying attention to it so I doubt this will damage anything.

Also side note Nintendo has always followed a linear curve with their handhelds. We got the GB-GBC-GBA then the DS family line and I look at the Switch in the same type of light.

I'm only 2 hours away from Toronto but hate dealing with traffic in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) so that's going to be a pass for me.

My hype levels for this reveal was pretty calm compared to the OG Switch but that isn't to say I'm not excited to get my hands on this new console. I'm just glad Nintendo finally got this outta the way after months of rumours.

The first year of Switch 2 is going to be very interesting to see what they have in store. MK 9 seems like a given at this point and maybe Metroid Prime 4 as a cross gen release.

Honestly I wish Nintendo would release more soundtracks in bulk rather than single album releases. Other than that I'm glad Wind Waker is finally there.

Making my way through Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition and got past the part on prison island. I've played the original Wii version back in the day so going through the game again has been great seeing all the visual improvements and remastered soundtrack.

I put the game on the back burner back in 2020 since I was more focused on Final Fantasy 7 Remake. After the announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles X DE I knew it was time for me to finally revisit the series in preparation for it.

I'm gonna pass on this since I already own the Wii and 3DS versions. Both of which cost a fraction of the cost compared to the Switch port but it's a good option for anyone who still hasn't played it yet.

Looking forward to playing this, in preparation I've been going through my Xenoblade backlog. Finished Torna, then Xenoblade 3 and going through Xenoblade DE. It's quickly become one of my favourite Nintendo franchises over the years.

Emio was a joy to playthrough, the final chapter of that game was very dark and it honestly surprised me in a good way. It deals with some heavy themes that I wasn't expecting and hopefully we get more of these type of games in the future.

Inti Creates usually makes solid 2D action games. I thought the Blaster Master Zero Trilogy was pretty good and the ending to 3 definitely leaves a cliffhanger to make more.

Their flagship franchise Gunvolt is more of a miss for me. The first 2 I thought were mediocre games with very tedious gameplay but the 3rd one changed my mind. The gameplay in 3 was much more fun and fast paced.

Kinda crazy that this will be the year we'll get new Nintendo hardware and I'm pretty excited to see what Nintendo has in store.

My bold prediction is that we'll finally get that rumoured Fire Emblem 4 remake for Switch 2. Maybe not as a launch title but I can see it being released during the first year since that leak of FE Engage a few years ago confirmed that an FE 4 remake was in the works.

A new 3D Mario seems like a no brainer to me as well, 40th anniversary plus a new console makes too much sense.

I prefer the original Japanese one but the NA box art definitely has its own charm for the time.

Clocked over 140 hours into Xenoblade Chronicles 3 and still going through Future Redeemed. After that Unicorn Overlord is next at 86 hours then Persona 4 Golden at 72 hours this year.

Let's be real here the main reason why they don't have a Female protagonist is because of cost and Atlus simply has no interest in giving us the option. The statement falls a part when you take into account that the series already has female protagonists in the past, Persona 2 had Maya and Persona 3 Portable had Kotone who got the short end of the stick in the Reload remake.

I honestly don't see a problem with having more games run the HD-2D Style, it's a great modern throwback but I can understand why some may not like it.

Never thought I'd ever see a brand new 2D Ninja Gaiden game again, this looks great!