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Maybe it is because I don't have any nostalgia, I mostly skipped the DS and 3DS. But I don't see dual screen games coming to NSO/Switch 2. Maybe it is doable, but doesn't seem very practical on a single screen device.

@fox_mattcloud Correct, but I don't understand the slap in the face. It's possible I don't like that kind of fans. The game will play the same on Xbox and it doesn't matter if it is also playable on other platforms.

@ferryb001 Weird. On the iPad version you can place the finger on the screen and then move the finger to pan around.

Atari said the update contains: "Players can now touch their screen to quickly access and adjust menus, place pathways and scenery, and construct coasters." So that doesn't mention pan around. But still weird, they should just copy over all the touch screen functionality because this Classic version which was first released on Android/iOS is a touch screen game in the first place.

@ferryb001 You mean you can't move your current location with touch controls?

@TotalHenshin For me a complete on cartridge is fun to collect. But like others here said it is not always necessary or feasible. I do have physical games that I accept as complete that still have some minor unimportant updates. In the case of Stardew Valley Fangamer will probably release a physical version with 1.6 on the cartridge (currently it is 1.5) and I should be happy with that.

Revised consoles I normally don't care about but with the Switch I liked the better battery life and OLED screen when playing handheld. Previous consoles like the Game Boy Advance and Xbox 360 I only have the launch version.

@Monkeido Yes I prefer having everything on the cartridge if possible. Just thought that waiting a few years would end with a complete release of Stardew Valley. But it appears that is not the case. I just should buy it in the eShop some day. I also think with the Switch 2 coming up going digital makes more sense. It is indeed getting more uncommon for a game to release without any updates afterwards. Although my current collection of Switch games is like 50% complete on cartridge. Cool to have, but soon something from the past I expect.

@cedarhyped Didn't know that people can be so toxic here. Good evening

Just to be clear. I am not defending my own take at all. I just state why I probably never buy this game, what is wrong with that? I understand the developer and when I would develop a game myself with such success I wouldn't probably let go myself. So what is there to defend. It is not like I said something bad. I just prefer to play games that are finished. I also understand that fans that still play the game looking forward to new updates. Sorry if I have offended anyone lol.

@BANJO Good point, more competition would be better.

@BANJO I have the Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One S. Also Game Pass Ultimate. Still haven't bought a current gen Xbox. I like the platform. But why are you torn? If you can play all those games on the Switch 2 you only need one console. Seems a win to me.

But maybe my take on it is different. I already saw no reason to buy a current gen Xbox. Most of the games I am interested in I can play on the Nintendo Switch as well. Also a lot of games still were released for the Xbox One. And the interesting games like Indiana Jones I can stream with Game Pass Ultimate. I am not attached to a specific console, but interested in the games only.

@yohn777 I have the European release which doesn't ask for updates when booting up the game. But that one does miss the DLC, correct. Have the Japanese version with DLC on the cartridge as well.

Indeed there is no problem, but I didn't understand why people here have to defend the choices of the Stardew Valley Creator in the first place lol.

@TotalHenshin I think the point is that it is a personal matter. There shouldn't be a problem with how others like their games.

@Monkeido The game is not complete on cartridge if it still gets updates. It is a weird take. But it is ok if you like the game as it is. No reason for a defence. I understand it is his game and he can do what he wants with it. If he likes to support the game for the coming 50 years, good for him

Yes, I do have BOTW complete on cartridge. But it still possible I buy Stardew Valley and then it would make more sense for me to just buy the game digital.

Not an Xbox hater and look forward to playing Xbox games on the Nintendo Switch 2.

That is ok, it is his game. But I will probably never buy this game because I am still waiting on a complete on cartridge physical release But I can understand it from his point of view. But as a gamer I like to play games that are complete and when finished I move on to the next game.

Yes, hopefully better support for the Switch 2. There are games I would have liked to see on the Switch. But if they don't support the system I can't buy them. I hope they have plans to release Mass Effect Legendary Edition on Switch 2.

I am not going to answer that. It will sell anyway on a platform that is similar to the current Nintendo Switch. It looked interesting when I first saw the game. If it will be available on the Switch 2 there is a possibility that I buy it.

Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is one of my favourite games. The sequel I am enjoying less. But why would I be interested in a Mario Rabbids collection if I can play the older Switch titels via Backwards compatibility? Kingdom Battle still looks good to me for a 2017 game.

But in general I am not really interested in ports of games I already have on the Switch. I already played and finished them. And when I bought the games I was ok with the performance/quality of the game.

New games and ports that haven't released on Switch yet I am looking forward to.

I am hoping one of those EA games is Mass Effect Legendary Edition. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order/Survivor would be cool too.

@nocdaes Correct. But you started talking about it, not me. I don't care

@nocdaes Yes I noticed you believe that. I said it was never a thing.

@nocdaes Pro never was a thing.

@nocdaes You are excited for hardware and not the software? I will get excited when it has interesting games I want to play and can buy it in the store. Just weird to be not that excited anymore when it hasn't been announced yet.

@YoshiAngemon SwitchForce the Youtuber?

I will just expect a bad game again. Why hype it? It is ok. Still play Sonic Mania and Sonic Origins from time to time. But if they want to make something great like a Sonic Mania 2 of some sorts that would be cool.

With the Sonic movies Sonic is more popular, but that doesn't result in better games and those games will sell anyway.

@AstroTheGamosian You have a full month time to pre-order till 19th January 2025. I am probably going to pre-order this together with Shin Chan Shiro of Coal Town.

Edit: Now I don't know. Maybe I order it. But Shin Chan Shiro of Coal Town will also get an European release early 2025.
https://x.com/clearrivergames/status/1866138006735987165

@smithyo It is an incomplete product. If you are talking about RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 or 2 then you are correct. But we are talking about RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic which was designed for iOS and Android in 2016. Touchscreen support always was a part of Classic. The Switch version has the same touchscreen interface design as the mobile version. I would only agree with you if they designed a new interface for controller support like the original Xbox version.

Metal Gear Solid never had a touchscreen version release? Don't understand the comparison. It's more like releasing Metal Gear Solid without controller support.
A perfect port of the mobile version of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic for me is one that has touchscreen support.

@EarthboundBenjy Yes it is the same version as on mobile, same interface which was designed for touchscreen input.

I asked them on social media why it has no touchscreen support and this is the reply I got: "We know people want it and hope to add it in the future so we'll make sure to keep you updated."

So hopefully it will be added someday Both control options would be perfect.

@Kazman2007 But that is also the point, it's exactly the same version as iOS/Android but missing features like touchscreen support. It plays great on iPad.

Why Am I not surprised it doesn't have touchscreen functionality haha. I knew they would sabotage it somehow. Played the same game on my iPad and Classic is great and looked forward to have touchscreen functionality and shortcuts via buttons. Oh well.

The PSP was a great handheld and sold very well. The Vita was abandoned by Sony in a few years because they wanted to focus on the Playstation console? I don't see the next handheld play Playstation 5 games natively (not possible?) and I don't see Sony developing games for two totally different hardware specs (didn't work out with the Vita). Streaming PS5 first party games on the handheld seems more likely and then PS4 specs games native?

I don't see it compete with the Switch 2 because I don't think it will get the same focus from Sony. And it is years away. But more competition is good and the PSP and Vita were interesting pieces of hardware. Maybe we will see more first party games with a lower budget, less develop time with more focus on the creative side. A Daxter 2 would be interesting.

I backed the physical Switch version and digital GBA version. So had no problem with FPG thus far. I hope the developers have more luck with the next publisher. I wish them the best.

@Koxen Then don't ask those people Until Nintendo release the next generation console the current console, the Nintendo Switch, is current gen. I don't think Rockstar considers that because they release games for current (gen) hardware.

Great that there is so much interest and love for Microsoft Xbox on NintendoLife. I think there is room for more handhelds in the market. To me a handheld would make more sense than a Pro console. But I am probably fine playing games on 1 handheld. I like to buy the Xbox games on a Nintendo platform.

@Koxen Switch is current gen and also got the update.

great that there is so much interest and love for Microsoft Xbox on NintendoLife. I would definitely buy and play The Master Chief Collection on Switch. So if that is too early, hurry up!

I would also be interested in Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion and the Fallout series.

@MeanBeanEgg Is it? previous Lego games have higher scores on Metacritic. I expected a higher score. Also was looking for a different take on Lego games. I was a bit tired of the Lego games after 100% completing The Skywalker Saga.

Wouldn't make it more sense to publish the article when the update is available for the Nintendo Switch? Or at least use a different title.

Looking forward to this game. I will get the physical release.

I am more interested in when the game itself is finally 100% completed

@Toastmaster What are you talking about? It seems to work fine.

@SalvorHardin I agree with you in the sense that I am not very optimistic about future Halo games. Their pitch of “omg look at these graphics” doesn't seem interesting to me. But in theory there can still be a great new Halo game.
But my point was that despite how great or bad the new Halo games are it would still make sense to release The Master Chief Collection on more platforms. Everyone that wanted to play the original Halo games already bought them on Xbox One/Series in the last 10 years. Original Halo games on Switch would create new fans or people will buy the game again. It's extra money for Microsoft and no danger to their console sales because old games don't drive hardware.

@The-Chosen-one No Game Pass. Microsoft would like that. But there are no benefits for Nintendo.

I don’t see why Halo would be “red lines” if they would release the older games like The Master Chief Collection. That collection is 10 years old. It is not going to sell more Xbox consoles. Releasing it on Switch could create new fans and those people might be interested in newer games of the Halo series. Or people buy the collection again to play it handheld.

But I will just wait. In the mean time I can play them on my Xbox One S or PC. But I think it is just a matter of time before they release the (older) Halo games on a Nintendo platform.

@Wool_Sheep There have been multiple cartridge revisions, but as long as he keeps updating the game I will just wait. I doubt 1.6 is the last update.

I am still interested in a complete on cartridge release...

I rather see a complete release before releasing an physical version in December...

I didn't get the first Yooka-Laylee. But had a lot of fun with The Impossible Lair. I am curious how much they can improve the first game. Maybe a new game in the series makes more sense. But I am interested if they solve the right problems the first game had and the reviews are good.

Still expect some cross platform games from Nintendo.

Then I believe Ubisoft is a lost cause.

No, waiting for the next 2D Sonic.