Hell no. It might work for Sonic, but it won't work for Zelda.

One of the best platformers in existence (along with Return to Dream Land). I can't wait to play this masterpiece again!

The problem with Mario games is that these days, they tend to lack that ''wow'' factor that older Mario games like Super Mario 64 and the Super Mario Galaxy games had.

You want to know why Super Mario 64 was a fantastic launch title? It's because not only was the game beyond awesome, but it evolved the Mario franchise and showed off the power of the N64.

That's what Mario games USED to be, which were majestic games that show off the power and features of the console. Super Mario Bros., Super Mario World, and Super Mario 64 accomplished all of these things with flying colors. Super Mario Galaxy would have been perfect as a launch title for the Wii and would have possibly made me buy the console sooner.

But the problem is that Nintendo has been releasing Mario platformers yearly since 2006 (except for 2008) and that is probably why Mario has lost his ''freshness''.

The last Mario game that gave me that ''wow'' factor was Super Mario Galaxy 2, and even then it was just a direct sequel to the first one. None of the New Super Mario Bros. games have blown me out of the water. Nintendo is almost making Mario games mediocre. Not even Super Mario 3D Land was that exciting, and it felt like an odd fusion of a 2D and 3D platformer that just didn't feel right.

If Nintendo truly wants to launch the Wii U with a Mario game, then they need do it with a 3D platformer. Make it an open world platformer like Super Mario 64, and introduce new elements in order to evolve the franchise. But even though we might see something like this in the future, Nintendo is more than likely to produce New Super Mario Bros, Mii as a launch title. And while it is something to see a Mario game at launch if that happens, that still won't make the Wii U a complete success. Because in the end, it is still a 2D Mario platformer. It might attract some sales, but it's not going to be a ''killer app'' for the Wii U like a 3D Mario platformer could possibly be.

So in the end, it doesn't really matter if the Wii U launches with Mario or not. But the console needs a variety of fantastic first-party and third-party titles if the Wii U is going to take off. No matter what kind of Mario game launches with the system (if any) won't be enough to make it's launch successful unless it is something completely mind-blowing.

Also, Super Mario Sunshine greatly disappointed me. Ironically, the best Gamecube launch window games that I've played were Luigi's Mansion and Super Smash Bros. Melee.

Awesome review, and I'm glad to hear it is similar to the N64 version (since said version is awesome)! I can't wait to play this.

This new design is a LOT better simply because Nintendo replaced the Circle Pads with actual analog sticks. This controller looks like it's going to be awesome to hold and use.

@Shotgunryugan: Looks like I'm not the only person replaying 358/2 Days on Proud Mode. I'm also playing Kirby's Block Ball.

Awesome week is awesome! Now I can play Kirby's Block Ball for the first time! And we get a Rayman Origins demo, sweet (even though I still need to play the Vita and Wii versions that I own)!

@zenarium: I'm 21 years old, and many comments you made on this site have no logic whatsoever.

Developers make games to print money, and it has always been that way. Sure, they make them fun in order to attract consumers into buying them, but they don't do it for praise alone. Entertainment was made to be purchased and enjoyed, not just made for ''fun''.

I've bought practically every Kingdom Hearts game that has been released in North America. I've already pre-ordered the special edition of Dream Drop Distance. As long as Square Enix releases Kingdom Hearts games, they will have my (and many others) money. The reason why people buy Kingdom Hearts games is because the series is awesome.

I would love for this to happen. Some DS games are actually hard to find and expensive in retail, so putting them on the eShop might actually make buying some of them cheaper.

D*mn it Square Enix, stop making me give you my money!

@Kyloctopus: LOL no, Shadow the Hedgehog and Sonic Chronicles are utter cr*p. Sonic 3D Blast is at least good fun. Shadow the Hedgehog was a mess while Sonic Chronicles was too dull and boring to finish.

The worst ''classic'' Sonic game ever made. I can't believe Sega rereleased this cr*p.

@Kyloctopus: Sonic 3D Blast might have been a lot different and not as good compared to the Genesis 2D platformers, but it was still a pretty good game. Sonic Labyrinth however, is not.

It's possible that this was just one of their earlier concepts of the 3DS, because it would be hilarious if Nintendo was already planning a 3DS redesign even before the original model launched.

But I would certainly go for that kind of analog stick, since the GCN controller's analog stick was superb.

Listening to them now. So much epicness!

Oh sweet, now I can play MK7 online without having to worry about those d*mn cheaters ever again!

Twilight Princess was utter cr*p, and that's a fact of life.

Ironically, I bought my Wii sometime after launch from eBay because it was selling like hotcakes back in the day. The first game I played was Wii Sports and some VC games.

It's far from being a perfect console, but it certainly has some good games.

@BulbasaurusRex: You need to realize that Naramura is speaking better ''Engrish'' than some native English speakers I know who act like they barely know their own grammar. He is avoiding a translator because he wants to tell his overseas fans with his own mouth on why La-Mulana was cancelled. Why do you feel the need to be so rude?

Anyway, great interview. Kudos to Nigoro for not giving up! Now I know I can put all of the blame on Nicalis. They really got some nerve blaming Nigoro for the cancellation when it's their own d*mn fault!

I'm nearly seventy hours into Radiant Historia, which is one of the best JRPGs ever made. I don't know what I'll play after I complete it.

Holy eff, I would buy that on day one!

Uprising was awesome, so I certainly will buy more Kid Icarus games. A Kid Icarus game for the Wii U would be a system seller for me.

I'm taking this with a LOT of salt, because getting excited over rumors will likely lead to disappointment. However, if this turns out to be true, then I'll buy the Wii U. Star Fox has gone for far too long without a new game, and the Wii U is the perfect system to revive the franchise on.

All I care about is that it isn't short and linear like Assault was. But if a upcoming Star Fox game is in Retro Studio's hands, then I have nothing to worry about.

Wow, I'm surprised this game is that good. I think I'll download it. Awesome review, CB!

My body is so ready for this game.

I might get Bird Mania 3D, but I'll wait for a review first.

Bleh, I could care less about Call of Duty. It's an overrated and mediocre franchise that has been milked to death. Black Ops 2 looks mildly interesting though.

Another disappointing week from Nintendo. Why do they not want my money?

And Iwata completely misses the point of digital downloads again...I'm not surprised.

LOL, I have played some PSP games that look better than any Wii game I've touched. He is so wrong.

Cool, I'm already used to downloading games overnight thanks to my PS3.

Good, I'm glad to see that Nintendo will try to make the Wii U launch better than the 3DS launch.

Both WiiWare and DSiWare are awful, even though there are a few gems in both services. Hopefully, the 3DS and Wii U will be different when it comes to digital downloads, but only time will tell,

It's official, the only thing that Nicalis cares about is releasing Cave Story over and over again. No company can constantly rely on releasing one game forever.

Oh sweet! Now I'll just have to decide whether I want to buy the 3DS or Vita version (or both)!

UNO Interactive never ceases to amaze me when it comes to failing. Amazing review, CB.

Holy eff.

Here's hoping for a new Zelda and Metroid.

This is great news! I'll probably just buy NSMB2 via retail, but I might actually download some 3DS games in the future (like SSB3DS for example). Hopefully, we'll also see DS games on the eShop eventually!

Like I said, I'm not buying the Wii U if it's over $300. Nintendo is going to have to learn to cater to us gamers if they want my money. If they don't play their cards right, then they'll be dominated by the awesomeness of Sony.

I would actually use this option if it was available. Here's hoping that DS games also become downloadable from the eShop!

Aside from SFII, this update sucks. But this is Nintendo, so what did you expect?

I'm not even going to get excited for this game until they announce it for a Western release.

I was thinking about buying the Dreamcast version, but I'll wait and see if the WiiWare version comes to the USA.

FINALLY! Now I don't have to worry about tracking down a copy of the Gamecube version!

I'm way more excited for this than NSMB2.

I'm going to have to see which games are included on the disc before even being excited about this. If it turns out to be a lazy-a** collection like Super Mario All-Stars on the Wii; then we'll probably see just Kirby's Adventure, Kirby Super Star, Kirby's Dream Land 3 (a meh game), and Kirby 64.

I'm hoping that Nintendo includes a ton of games on this disc, otherwise I'm not buying it.

Those graphics look so sexy.

This game is a first day purchase for me.

1. Radiant Historia
2. Radiant Historia
3. Radiant Historia

Oh, we're talking about 3DS games, my bad.

1. Kid Icarus: Uprising
2. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
3. Mario Kart 7
4. Star Fox 64 3D
5. Super Mario 3D Land
6. Dead or Alive: Dimensions
7. Rayman 3D
8. Sonic Generations
9. Super Street Fighter IV 3D
10. Pilotwings Resort

This doesn't include any of the 3DS games that I haven't played enough to have an impression of or any 3DS VC games.

Still, none of these games are as fun as Radiant Historia (except for possibly Uprising), so the 3DS still has a long way to go when it comes to matching it's older brother.

I'm not surprised that this update is lame. What do you expect after last week's amazing update?

This game is fun, but hard as hell. Prepare for the challenge of your life even if you're abusing restore points!