@Knux @theblackdragon Yeah, well, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

http://www.metacritic.com/game/wii/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess

http://www.gamespot.com/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess/reviews/the-legend-of-zelda-twilight-princess-review-6161993/

http://wii.ign.com/articles/746/746691p1.html

http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/2009/06/legend_of_zelda_twilight_princess_wii

@mattatron Well played, sir.

@Retro_Hype This is my fault. Review will be up shortly.

THANKS FOR THE INVITE, BROS.

@BulbasaurusRex Completely unintentional, but still awesome.

@Wildvine53 Always good to get a new generation interested in a classic. And any chance to get kids learning is always a plus too

@Wildvine53 Thanks so much. Always nice to see when someone appreciates the work we do.

I'm also glad to see that you're enjoying this series. It has a whole lot of charm, just not a lot of substance.

I don't actually wear this style of shirt, but I don't think I could pass up on the Zelda-style life gauge shirt.

I picked my 3DS up at launch and I still love it. Some of the recent games and download features have far exceeded what I ever expected from the handheld.

I actually still carry it around with me wherever I go. In fact, I have it in my backpack at work with me right now. Please don't tell my boss.

@ejamer There seems to be a bit of confusion here, so I'll try my best to clarify.

Those sales numbers may mean nothing to you, but they obviously mean something to the devs. It's true that many of those purchases probably came from HIB buyers, but that just means that the game reached a wider audience because of it.

In the same vein, Wii Sports is one of the top selling games of all time, but it came bundled with the Wii console, which means that many Wii owners (like myself) own Wii Sports, but had no intention of actually buying Wii Sports otherwise. My point here is that of course sales numbers will always be skewed for any product, but they are important in the sense that TBoI reached a wider audience than expected and it was enough to warrant a retail release. And the only reason I even brought this up is because clearly people were interested in owning it, so I think it's unfair to say that there's no audience for it.

I'd also like to point out that I never implied that TBoI doesn't fit what I said about indie games, and I also never suggested that 3DS owners aren't mainstream. In fact, I was actually saying the complete opposite of that.

I understand that the audience for TBoI is limited, and I understand that to be the case for most indie games, but my main point is that it's a shame this isn't being released on 3DS. It would have been nice for the devs because being on the 3DS eshop would (just like being part of the HIB) be a great opportunity to find an even more expanded audience. That's it. That's literally all I was saying. I'm not going to start a protest, and I don't care who plays the game. I just meant that it would have been pretty cool to see this indie game receive a release on a popular console rather than just Steam.

And honestly, I don't know that it would sell well on the 3DS. It could completely bomb because the 3DS owning audience isn't looking for that kind of gaming experience, and that's fine too. Again, I just meant that it would be cool to see this game get a bit more exposure on a mainstream Nintendo console.

@Maggots For a game with "virtually no market," it's had some pretty impressive sales figures.

http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/28/the-binding-of-isaac-closing-in-on-450k-sales/

@Usagi-san I never said anything about gameplay being new and original.

I understand that there are similarities in that sense, but regarding art direction, storytelling, and actual originality in design, yeah, indie games are doing a lot more than Mario games ever did. I still love Mario and Zelda and all of those classic games, but I find that indie devs are doing more interesting things with their titles. They're less concerned with pleasing the masses and more interested in doing anything that pushes a bit away from the mainstream.

This is really too bad.

It's a pretty fun game, and I think it's super interesting. Indie devs are doing a WHOLE lot with their games that the mainstreamers aren't.

I'm really torn on this.

I feel like my answer should be "no," but I'm more than likely to go out and get one.

Thanks so much, Zach.

I do what I can.

@Link79 and @Hipster-Dashie

We decided to look into it further and ended up editing the review. The executive decision was made to delete some comments for the sake of posterity. After the edit, many of the comments would have made no sense.

Please don't see deleted comments as an attack on anybody. We love you guys and we're glad that you know what you're talking about.

We stand strong to our commitment to review every downloadable game that comes out on a Nintendo platform.

That's why I will stay strong and review House, M.D. Episode 5 whenever it releases. No matter how painful it may be. We do it because we love you, dear readers!

Poor PETA.

They're just trying to stay relevant. Hahaha.

I love the line "Considerable amounts of game modes."

What? None of you guys are excited for the new DR. House episode?!!?!?!!!

Wow! This is really exciting. Hopefully it will draw even more traffic to the site.

We're turning into a real powerhouse over here at NL!

Well played, @Usagi-san. Well played.

I love chiptunes!

I would pre-order from Gamestop, but they'd probably just end up opening my game, remove some of the contents, then claim that it's a brand new copy.

But I sure do want that alpaca...

I wouldn't say that it's more difficult than Metal Slug, but far less forgiving.

If the dialogue and plots in the game are anything like they are in these videos, then I'll buy two copies!

DAY ONE PURCHASE. I'M BUYING 10 COPIES.

@LTD you can take as much time as you want in each stage. And once you've completed one then you can replay it whenever you want from a level select menu.

Oh, wow. These are awesome!

I'm definitely grabbing a giant AR card.

Can't wait to play this in my front room while all of the neighbors walk past my window and wonder why I'm running around in circles.

@slidecage as far as divarsity in gameplay goes, I do mention the customization in skill point allocation. There are also different weapons to use (some ranged and some not), so that would make a difference in your fighting style.

It's small things like that that end up forcing you to use different strategies each time you play. Download it and give it a try

I'm actually really excited about these pins. The Mario hat and statue were cool, but this is something that I could actually use!

@Popyman You got that right! It reminded me of a watered down version of those games. If you like those, then I'd definitely recommend this one.

@GreenAbobo I'm glad to see that someone else appreciates all of those little details as well. I really was pretty impressed by this game. And that last boss really is a pain. You just need to figure out the right timing!

To everyone else: if you enjoy difficult platformers, you won't be disappointed.

Big John Games is the best company name ever.

Well done, Jon.

And I absolutely love that you called it a "second-tier shoot-show." The less punny version of that is one of my favorite naughty phrases

I lol'd.

@dan563 that does look a little shady...

But in all seriousness, there is a scene in this game in which House hits a man in the groin with his cane.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm VERY excited for the review of Calculator.

You Europeans always get the good stuff...

If you enjoy disappointment, then you'll love Remote Racers!

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHRRRRGRHGHGHFLJ.

This was one of my reasons for purchasing the 3DS. If anyone needs me, I'll be in the corner weeping.

Much better suited for the portable players, but still lacking any form of variety to keep it interesting.

Well done, Jacob.

To all who are asking: BlazBlue is made by the same folks who brought us the Guilty Gear series of games. They are fast-paced 2-D fighters with crazy characters and huge flashy combos. And yes, they can get a bit "hardcore." If you've ever played Guilty Gear, then you should know what to expect.

The first BlazBlue was released on the PS3 and 360, but now there are a couple sequels for the PSP and PC. Personally, I'm glad to see these kinds of games coming to Nintendo consoles. There were a couple of Guilty Gear games for the Wii and DS, but I don't think they provided the same experience that the other console versions do. Here's to hoping that this one is good!

Oh BABY!

I will probably be retiring SSFIV at this point.

ONLY ONE VIRTUAL CONSOLE GAME? WHAT IS THIS GARBAGE?

NINTENDO IS DEAD.

@Bulbasaurus there is not actual "managing' involved. Like I said in the review: you can change the lineup, distribute growth points, and tell you batter/pitcher what to do. But that's it.

I'm not quite sure what else you're looking for.

PELVIC THRUSTS.

SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Oh man, I can't wait for this to come out in 8 years!