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@martynstuff that is true but those games probably require smaller teams, the main staff behind fire emblem have had at least 4 years of development time to make something and seeing as these games typically come out every 2-3 years we are overdue for something new, it is the series 35 anniversary this year

I reckon Switch 2 mouse controls would work really well with Fire Emblem, imagine moving units with a mouse it would be really smooth.

Engage was finished in 2021, what have Intelligent systems been working on?
With over 200 employees, I really hope there is a sequel to Three houses on switch 2.

Do you know if if Xenoblade X Definitive Edition will get a switch 2 edition as that game needs the performance boost.

1: Will Xenoblade Chronicles X Definitive Edition get a Switch 2 edition.
2: Will Third parties be pressured to support the Switch 2 over the original model.

@Ooccoo_Jr I'm in the same boat I rushed to get mine last week, they take money immediately which is done to counter scalping I think.

Have you guys been saving for this for years, because I already budgeted for this way back in 2024, it seems strange we're in the final stages of this now.

@UltimateOtaku91 thanks for letting me know, I already bought mine from argos last week, only issue is they take the money immediately, anyway they have an excellent refund policy if anything goes wrong.

I used to get my consoles from Game UK, but they aren't very good anymore through.

@UltimateOtaku91 are Argos good?

I just secured mine.

@Dm9982 if all Big three console manufacturers could get together and ask the US government, to make some consumer friendly laws that apply to video games, that would be really great.

@RubyCarbuncle, I thought I heard the US government recently looked into anti scalper laws for concert tickets, I wish they could also ban video game scalpers too.

It was something about Kid Rock if you ever heard of him.

@stuie1234 me too, I'm in the same situation as you, all we can do is register on Amazon UK or game collection UK and hope for the best.

I really want to secure mine as I really need it for future Monolith soft titles and also did you know that Ys Proud Nordics is releasing for switch 2 in Japan only https://x.com/nihonfalcom/status/1907434413035512293

@RubyCarbuncle, it is really frustrating, people are already selling the console on eBay for £1000,

The whole invite thing really annoys me. I have all Nintendo consoles since the GameCube, if I can't get this one I will be really P****d, looks like it will be time to continue playing Switch 1 games,

I really really hope, there are JRPGs in the direct, Fire Emblem 18, Metaphor: ReFantazio and Zelda Ocarina of Time HD would be a dream team, also something from Monolith Soft would be welcome too.

Please let Fire Emblem 18, be in the direct, considering 17 was finished in 2021, the Devs have had well over 4-5 years to make a new entry.

New Fire Emblem game, not a remaster but a beautiful graphics, entry running on the new hardware.

I wish I could play this now, will The Game Collection UK, ship copies early, they gave me, The legend of heroes Trails Through Daybreak II on February 7 2025, a week earlier than release day.

Tales of Xillia & Xillia 2 for Switch 1 and Tales of Arise for Switch 2, I'm a Nintendo dedicated gamer so I pick any JRPGs for Switch, anything from Nihon Falcom, Monolith soft and Bandai, I buy; in fact I have all Nihon Falcom's catalogue on switch, I would look to pick up any Tales of, games that make the jump to Nintendo's JRPG console.

JRPGs are best at home on the Switch, portable JRPGs are a dream.

The first game was really good, I put 120 hours into it and really enjoyed it.

Best game ever made, it looks as if there are new characters too!
Hope it gets a sequel.

Instead of posting stupid stuff on Twitter/X why doesn't Nintendo of America just post the reveal?

This game is cheaper on Nintendo eshop than anywhere else

So pleased Trails Through Daybreak is the 5th best game this year as that game was excellent.

@Zeebor15 that sounds really frustrating, I'm a gamer who prefers physical copies and I always prefer having the game arrive on launch day.

Having to wait an extra month when you know other people are already playing is real annoying.

@Zeebor15 is there something wrong with Limited Run games, I have bought a switch game published by Clear River and it was okay.

@vec42 For anyone intusted in pre-ordering a physical copy of Trails in the Sky, it will be handled by Clear River Games for Europe and Amazon as well.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Falcom/comments/1hhvbtp/trails_in_the_sky_1st_chapter_remake_physical/

@Serpenterror that's okay, fingers crossed, Ys: Memories of Celceta, will come to Nintendo, I would guess either late 2025 or early 2026 western launch.
I would love to play all the Ys games on Nintendo hardware,

It's real: https://www.gematsu.com/2024/12/ys-memories-of-celceta-coming-to-switch-in-spring-2025-in-japan

@ScalenePowers, the Ys fandom has the game listed for switch.

https://isu.fandom.com/wiki/Ys:_Memories_of_Celceta

@Dimjimmer, it's confusing because the original reveal has the game running on the switch with Nintendo button controls but today's reveal is ps5, anyways I feel confident the game will run well on switch/switch2 as Falcom's switch games run well.

This is probably running on Switch 2,
Also Ys: Memories of Celceta is Coming to Switch in Spring 2025 in Japan.

https://finalweapon.net/2024/12/18/ys-memories-of-celceta-is-coming-to-switch/

@Vyacheslav333 I know but surely couldn't Xseed games just use their English translation for Switch, weird thing is, Cold Steel 1&2 are published by NIS America on PS Vita, pal regions.

@ScalenePowers, still waiting for Cold Steel 1 and 2 to make the jump to Nintendo consoles.
I wish so much Falcom would port all their games to Nintendo.

23 games, 660 hours, my most played games:

1: The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak - 127 hours
2: Trails Azure 115 hours.
3: Trails Zero 80 Hours .

@Tyranexx, I really enjoyed the music and the story, also the characters were excellent too, the game is equally good as some triple A titles imo,
Falcom games are underrated, I only realised how good they are, when i tried Trails of Cold Steel III Nintendo switch in 2022.

Sincere condolences to Falcom for their loss and I hope they continue to support Nintendo with good games,

@Tyranexx Ys VIII was excellent too, I really enjoyed that game.

@EarthboundBenjy, I would say Falcom's quality is as good as some Nintendo games,
My 3 favourite Falcom games are Trails Daybreak, Ys VIII and Trails Azure.

RIP, Kato, Falcom is the best third party dev on switch, imo, really enjoyed all the trails and Ys games on switch.
He is in the credits of the latest entries, trails daybreak and Ys Nordics.

Please Nintendo reveal this thing, everyone else has either played it or seen it.

https://mynintendonews.com/2024/12/16/rumor-chinese-manufacturers-may-have-leaked-switch-2-accessories/

@Ironcore Nintendo are taking way to long to reveal the console, informed gamers have known about the console for years, I first heard of the rumours late 2022.

They should have unveiled it in October this year.

Sad times, everyone but Nintendo has revealed it.

@Shepdawg1 I was thinking, that with Xenogears, Nintendo should hire Square Enix to make a Remaster in similar graphics as Star Ocean - The Second Story R, with newly remastered music too.

I would be happy with raw ports of the Xenosaga trilogy, as those games still look visually impressive.

Another thing I thought was fascinating, is the fact that Tetsuya Takahashi, has been developing games for over 35 years, he started on Ys series in 1989.

Good news imo, this means Xenoblade is 100% owned by Nintendo, best developers in gaming in my opinion, this does mean through that any Xenogears remake or Xenosaga would have to be consulted by Nintendo first tho.

@cvrator, I played TLS, recently and it was really good.

@Anachronism, hopefully Sawano will return, if he does, the game will get a boost in sales due to his popularity.

Yasunori Mitsuda, is talented enough to handle XCX and if required, XCX II.
He composed all the other Xeno games, Gears, Saga and the Klaus saga.
Mitsuda knows how to make an OST with Sci-fi themes.

@Anachronism, that would be great, I heard him saying the soundtrack was the foundation of his work afterwards.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Xenoblade_Chronicles/comments/13tfac9/hiroyuki_sawano_mentioned_in_his_fanclub_blog/?rdt=47169

I would be very pleased if some of the music is faithfully remastered for the switch version similar to the way Nintendo, did it for Xenoblade in 2020.

Hiroyuki Sawano is a lot more popular nowadays, he works with various artists in Asia and has millions of views on social media.

@HeadPirate yeah like it was guys such as Takayuki Yanase, https://mynintendonews.com/2014/12/01/the-metal-gear-rising-mechanical-designer-helped-create-mechs-for-xenoblade-chronicles-x/

Strangely enough, he designed the Mecha and also mobile suit Gundam.

@HeadPirate metal gear solid staff actually worked on XCX.

@Vyacheslav333 I played the EU version on Wii U and it was fine, it still had swimsuits and hot outfits, it's just I'm worried that they might cut some stuff out of the Switch version like songs and outfits.

@Anachronism, the soundtrack is Hiroyuki Sawano's property, that is why I'm concerned some soundtracks might be missing; my favourite song in the game, was licensed for use in game.

I also hope to see some additional music too, with some of Hiroyuki Sawano's new singers.

My favourite song from XCX:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx_KOScY4n8&pp=ygUbTWVsYW5jaG9saWEgeGVub2JsYWRlICBtYXgg