250 stars you say? Well in terms of DSiWare cards (which is all I buy with stars) 400 stars = 100 points (90p), so I dont think I'll be buying the game just for that thank you very much...

@Kinioka - When I said story what I meant was the main questline, and not the bnous or optional conent.

No, I dont think episodic Zelda games are a good idea at all.
While my favourite Zelda title is Minish Cap (one of the shortest) - I believe more content is a good thing. The simple step is to not put TOO much content in the game. Side Quests and Minigames are a great idea for extending the games potential length for those that want it - while not having to drag out the story, and the games such as Minish Cap and the DS Zelda titles didnt so much have an overly long storyline as a lot of optional quests and activities, and to me this is where Zelda gets a lot of its strength.

For example; I enjoy Zelda games a lot, but some of the games are a bit too long for their own good. I played OoT for the first time with the 3DS version, and I loved it at first - but I havent completed it to this day. Later on in the quest I just got bored of the game, and a lot of that was because I felt there wasnt enough to do outside of the storyline, and the huge expansive world felt wasted at times.

I know lots of people will disagree with me about this - as some people will happily play through any Zelda game no matter how long, but it's about the way in which the content is added to the game, and having a huge story that can get boring towards the end isnt the best way to appeal to other gamers.

You'll always think less of a story in a game if it started to get boring towards the end - and thats the kind of thing that needs to be avoided.

Sonic Fans: Oh God not Labyrinth! It was the worst sonic game - why choose it?
Sonic Blast Announced
Sonic Fans: Oh not this one! Anything but this!
Lol...

It's not necessarily about launching with Mario. It's just the fact that the launch games werent that great - some were good, but none were that special. If the 3DS had launched with Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion, Monster Hunter or even Resident Evil Revelations and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater then it would have done MUCH better.

I dont buy every Mario game, but I do end up buying quite a few, and it's always because I can count on them to be good games, and I know that BECAUSE it's a mario game, Nintendo put a lot of their time and effort into to - so it's going to end up looking really good.

It's a very good point. Where are Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion and Paper Mario? We wont need this many games in Q4 alone. I do wish Nintendo would spread them out more.

How does local multiplayer work? Does it need multiple game carts and if not are features cut out from the download play version?

Dear God look at those prices. x.x

I just dont think that most gamers who own a console would give up said consoles or future ones for Apple or Facebook games. Sure, I enjoy some apple games for when I'm on the go - but I'd never be content simply playing those kind of games.

I dont think I'll be getting it. The demo was not very good graphics-wise and seemed like a bad porting process, very much inferior to the other versions available. It also got the award for being the first thing on the 3DS to ever give me a hand cramp...

Two main reasons why it's a no for me;
1) The games would cost the same as retail as Nintendo have previously stated - doesnt need explaining, and also makes even less sense since by now the DS games are likely to be cheaper by retail.
2) The resolution is terrible. I have a DSi, and I probably wouldn't buy a DS game on a 3DS even if it did cost slightly less.

Problem is that Sonic fans point out a majority of Sonic games as 'far from the hedgehog's best'.

What a terribly cheap gimmick. Seriously Pokemon if you're ganna innovate dont make it through features like this.

Heh. Cant wait to see the glitch-abusers flailing >:3

3DS VC, 3DSWare and a demo - good stuff Nintendo

Making a game impossible is easy, making it difficult is challenging, and being the hardest game isnt exactly a noble title - when it comes down to it gaming is for fun (in most cases) and if a game gets to a level of difficulty where it isnt fun anymore, it's nothing to be proud of..

VVVVVV mostly (on the 3DS of course), but also some PC games.

That's good news, but I already have Amazing Mirror and Kirby's Aventure 3D Classic. Dont feel like paying for more kirby right now - especially when its not in colour.

Sodoku? That's out of the blue...
Here's hoping it doesnt lower 3DSWare standards.

That'd be great - but it's asking a lot. Having sales or price drops would be a good enough leap for Nintendo and their online shops...

@Assassin87 - They'd never come out and say that they have nothing to show, I'm just assuming that to be the case. Prevents dissapointment later :3

Doesn't look good for SEGA. If they have nothing to present then it's concerning.

It's strange to think that Nintendo left Pit behind in the GB/NES era, but it'd be an interesting turn of events if he turns out to be one of their main selling franchises. Then again, as others have stated, we DONT need sequel after sequel - dont overplay this newly dusted off card Nintendo.

Wow. I thought this was a joke.
Seems cool, but I cant really see it going anywhere, at least anytime soon.
The 3DS Browser can only handle so much...and MMORPG's are really not designed for handhelds.

A very good week indeed.

@Gamer83 - We wouldnt stop criticising Nintendo's mistakes just because of a few simple-minded fans, not if we actually cared about the content we recieve.

Thanks to BoogilyWoogily for the feedback
I'll probably still be getting this game when it gets to Europe :3

Nice! More VC goodness to enjoy :3

@dark-insanity - That broken link of yours will end all wars

@LztheBlehBird - No, it isn't actually...and it makes me wonder why you're quoting that but not taking any of it in.

@LztheBlehBird - Lol, you really need to learn what whining is. It's like you didnt even read what I said.

Nintendo are often left out where games are released for PS3 and Xbox 360, but they always have enough of their own unique games to cope with it.

@LztheBlehBird - No....no one here feels entitled to certain games. NoA arent obliged to do anything, but it would be stupid of them to not cater to all of their fans and consumers - and ignorant of you to think that none of these people matter just because you already have the games.
Yes, of course some fanboys are going to take it too far - but stop making sweeping generalisations about the people that would like to get these games. There's a difference between whining and making a complaint, whether or not you agree with it. You really need to learn that.

@Gamer83 - Well said bro.

@Lztheblehbird - Stop "whining about whiners", you're no better than them, especially when they have a valid reason to be annoyed by now.

I am looking forward to getting that DSiWare game though - it looks great

Well I'm sorry he feels that way. I wont be downloading anything.
I mean, come on - the advantage is I dont have to switch game cards...but...
All my games would be on one system (more costly if I lose/break it), I cant possibly ever use it on another system, resell it, lend it to someone, share it, etc. Also it takes up space on my 3DS that I plan to keep for eShop downloads, and thus limits me there. I'd be paying the same price for less since I dont get the physical material with it as well.

With great cases that you can now buy for low prices, transporting games around isnt a problem. The only issue becomes turning off a system and changing the game card, and if you REALLY want to sacrifice all I mentioned for THAT...well...there are no words.

@Bass_X0 - As are many games still coming out to this day. Our newest 3DSWare was Block Factory.

Strange that it's only 3.60
That's very good value for a GBC game on the eShop, especially considering the first one got an 8/10 in its review, and this one is in colour, has 6 (Ball is unlockable) minigames instead of 4 and costs the same. I'll probably be getting this.

Great! Even more GB games being announced, and I remember this one being alright. I'll probably pick this one up when it arrives. :3

EDIT: The video is from the original game, not the one we're getting. If you guys already knew then my apologies, just pointing it out in case you did want to show gameplay from the second game.

A Virtual console game? For the GBC? Thank you Nintendo.
Also - it's a GBC colour game for the price of a GB one!

Oh my god! GB VC is alive. So happy :'3
First reactions from Nintendolife arent looking too good though. D:

@SanFrisco9er - Thought so, but I couldnt tell, what with it simply bein' text on mah screen.

@GamerZack - If you ever need to say its name out loud just call it V6 to save yourself the confusion then.

@SanFrisco9er - It's because 0/10 isnt a possible review score. Dont make the mistake of thinking the game did anything to earn any score but the lowest one possible. :3

Looks at 3DSWare
Dont you ever get this bad! For the love of God, please dont!
Good Review - the only bad part of it was where you had to pay them money to review it.

@nba4life: 5-2=3

@Assassin87 - I play both franchises, but I tend to get bored of Harvest Moon a lot. Animal Crossing is great though - I recommend you try it out, because it's a game that many people instantly love. The games arent exactly similar, and Animal Crossing boasts more activites overall.

3DS titles would be a maybe for me to download - assuming they cost significantly less, but DS titles? Never. I hate the resolution and still own a DSi.

Awesome! It's a must buy for me. :3

@Myx - Prepare for some amazing 'pathetic' arguments then.
1) Games can be used on multiple systems - allows for game sharing and MUCH more value.
2) Games wont fill up your SD card and system - after which you wont be able to get other games, like eShop titles.
3) Games wont all be on one system in case you happen to lose/break it - saves you possibly hundreds in a bad situation.
4) Games come with physical add ons like the box, manual (appeals to collectors/fans - why do you think collectors edition copies get sold?) - with extra's like this, why get the digital version if it isnt cheaper?
5) Games can be sold later - making up for a lot of the price of purchase.

Arguments against?
1) Buying price is cheaper - but WAIT! Nintendo said possibly not. Oh...right...
2) No need to change game cards - Is it worth all the disadvantages? This is possibly the most pathetic argument actually. You can now get cases to hold loads of games, and how lazy are you getting if you cant just change a game card..?

Of course digital distribution is the future, and in the future it WILL replace physical copies, but the system Nintendo have here is far from perfect, and right now there are more cons than pros on the matter.