I agree that Ages is slightly better. I don't care about the GBA rings but there was supposed to be an improved color palette if you played if you played it in the GBA. I wish we got that.

Why do they even have to say iPAD. Android tablets have now surpassed iPADs in market share. Just saying iPAD means your ignorant of technology. But anyway yeah Nintendo doing that would be dumb. Besides like someone said why is it just Ninendo having to put games on tablets. Why not Microsoft and Sony?

Like most people I don't care either way. This game isn't good so it wouldn't be missed.

@tripunktoj

A few other things. I know it fixes the bug that each level saves your last score instead of the highest score (which was the worst part for me) and the screen where it asks you if you want to play online is supposed to look better and not seem like the system is stuck. I know a few other things were changed but that's what I remember anyway.

There are lots of cool demos to try. Where is Zen Pinball 2 though! Time is running out for the promised February release. I guess we are getting it and Runner 2 next Thursday.

I love all those games! Sounds promising. I hope it delivers.

Why are some people saying the 3DS eShop is a points bases system? It's based on real money and you can add just the amount you need to buy a game. Also although I'm sure there are some benefits to hacking the 3DS they aren't worth it. The system is fine the way it is, don't ruin it just for a tiny amount of people who want to play imported games or homebrew games.

For clarification Black Ops Wii U tends to have between 300 and 1500 people online at a time. It has been growing every few days though. Obviously not a ton of people have Wii Us yet so the install base can't be super high. Although as long as their are at least 600 people online there are enough to play all the modes fine.

Was hoping for some Wii U demos. That Rayman demo was promised at launch. Oh well. Also people shouldn't expect any Wii U vc games for a while as they haven't even really talked about it. Pac-Man is kind of tempting. Wish we had championship edition DX though. That would be an instant download.

@Skotski

That's not true. Their are several music games with downloadable songs. The missing Wi-Fi isn't a big deal for most people who still haven't picked up a Wii but the missing Netflix and Hulu Plus would probably be deal breakers for some.

@Jon_Talbain

It's not terrible. There is a decent eShop game and a full retail game along with a demo and some mediocre DSiware games. While it's not a great week, it's no where near terrible.

My three year old liked the first game. Besides it did have a great story. The ninja's wife was getting fat so he had to stop her from eating all those cakes.

It's sad that they even had to explain the reason for releasing both versions. You would think people would know that the 3DS is a higher resolution than the DS and playing a DS resolution game on a 3DS isn't something you'll want to do if you don't have to. It's not only the 3D effect that's different between the consoles. I know Crazy Chicken did that recently too, with offering both versions but only on their native platforms. You couldn't get the DSi version on the 3DS and they were the same price. Hopefully it's the same of this game.

I"m glad Nintendo is doing this stuff, even if the system isn't perfect. I will decide on retail vs download on a game by game basis. If I'm planning on keeping a game forever such as New Super Mario Bros 2 or Paper Mario I'll download it. If its a game that I just want to play and then sell I'll buy the cartridge. Animal Crossing is a very tempting download as its a game you will always want on you. Also download sizes aren't that big of a deal. You can buy a 32GB SD card for $20 and that will save an average of 40 retail games ( 750MB a game seems pretty average so far.)

Why isn't New Super Mario Bros 2 DLC on the poll? This is a pretty nice week. The two retail games are nice although a bit too expensive. I already own Cave Story on Wiiware or I'd download that. Might get Pokemon Dream Radar, although it doesn't list a price. Also Dr. Mario should be listed under 3DS VC. I got excited that it was a new Dr. Mario for the eShop, only to realize it's the game boy version. Dr. Mario is a game that benefits from color. I'll just have to settle for the DSi version for now.

I really think they just meant that the whole next generation doesn't kick off with just one new console. They said time is required before the next console cycle begins in earnest. Sounds like they are just saying that they don't really think the next generation will truly begin until a couple of years from now when more new systems are out and are gaining momentum. It makes sense. As a business stand point it probably didn't feel like a new generation when the Dreamcast first came out or even the Xbox 360.

Why is everyone saying this is a bad week? Bird Mania looks pretty good. We should be all happy we're getting our first $2 3DS game. Not sure about Amoebattle but it does say long awaited, so in theory that should be decent. And we are also getting a Wii VC game which everyone used to complain about not getting. I do think Nintendo should give us more Game Boy games but I'd rather have new content.

This game really has no point in being released. Other than the free NES Open Golf most of us have, we already have Let's Golf 3D as well as about 5 DSiware golf games, some of them being really good. Gotta love Nintendo for releasing games for the sake of releasing them. There are so many more deserving titles. Also we need more 3DSware games, that's what I want. Enough with mediocre/obscure GB games.

Golf isn't too exciting as I already own a DSi golf game and Lets Golf 3D but the rest of them I might play. I actually don't own Zelda II in any working form anymore so that's nice. A few of them like Ice Climbers, Balloon Fight, and Wrecking Crew I've never played and would never have bought but as they are free I'll give them a try. Maybe I'll end up liking them. Also I've never played the original Metroid so now I have an excuse.

Why is it that everyone always seems to care about just VC. We got an actual 3DS downloadable title for the first time. That's a big deal and although it's nothing amazing, it isn't shovelware. We also got 3 DSi games and a Wii VC title. There's more to life than just playing old games.