Does the download version of Shadow Wars crash if the online switch is left on? That was really frustrating in the retail version.

For the record, it's not a "Kickstarter campaign" if it's not done through Kickstarter. Do they really think they can generate enough interest running it on their own site?

@StarDust https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Super_Mario_Bros._4&action=history shows the history of the redirect. It has occasionally been changed to point to New Super Mario Bros. or Armadillo, but it never lasts long. That's because Nintendo has never referred to New Super Mario Bros. as Super Mario Bros. 4.

Looks like it's got more options than Game Boy games do. Kudos to Sega for that.

We can't count out Pandora's Tower yet. I wasn't expecting The Last Story to be announced until after Xenoblade releases, and yet here we are. There's still time for Pandora's Tower.

@Lordlz: Just because GBA games run in lame-ass mode now doesn't mean it has to stay that way forever. That's the sort of thing an update should be able to fix.

The hits just keep on coming.

Great, now I have to buy a copy before they fix the typo.

Wait... Capcom did this on purpose!

People will act like immature spoiled brats about anything, not just this.

"Coin-op" means coin-operated, i.e. the arcade release. It's a valid term.

"Maybe Starfox, but definitely not earthbound... D':"

Not Star Fox either. Star Fox has a special graphics chip in the cartridge, which Nintendo has never bothered to emulate. That's also why Yoshi's Island has never been released on the Wii Virtual Console. If they were going to emulate that chip, they would have done it a long time ago.

It's not that they can't patch it. They can fix it, but people who can't or won't update won't get the fix.

They can't make the update mandatory unless the game supported mandatory updates out of the box. And people who haven't connected their 3DS and only compete locally won't get the update at all.

Excellent. I shall go start downloading some right away. Maybe all, if I have enough free space.

Two Dr. Mario choices, and the better one costs less coins? Tough choice.

Fans of Tiger Woods on the Wii will enjoy buying the PlayStation Move or Kinect!

Though I agree with the review as it applies to the Virtual Console release, I think it's unfair to not even mention that it's a multiplayer game on the GBA. You don't have to review that version, but at least let readers know. They may have an interest in that version.

This got a review? I consider it as not a game at all, along with Nintendo Video and Netflix.

This one is quite the delight.

Holding an item behind my kart with L while driving with the D-pad causes me great pain. Hopefully the Circle Pad works better.

If I wanted to give my phone number to all my online friends I would have. But I don't and I haven't.

Yes, another Game Boy Color game!

Looking forward to getting funky with Funky Barn.

@39 Having the sequel doesn't mean you can't get the original too. They're not the same game.

Let's just call it Neopets Pencil Puzzle.

"We have nothing to confirm at this time, but we can say that we are actively pursuing the re-release of ‘Shantae’ on the 3DS Virtual Console. As soon as we have anything to report, we will let you know. Until then, keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages for future updates."

Whoa, it is completely identical. I thought it looked different, but five months'll do that to you.

@lz20XX Nope, because it's not a Virtual Console title. VC games are all emulated ROM images, and 3D Classics are built from the ground up for the 3DS.

Nintendo can call it however many different names they want, it's still Itadaki Street.

A balloon? A BALLOON?! Someone call the balloon rights activists! Nintendo is sending the message that it's okay to wear the skin of a balloon. Those bastards!

Look at the amount of people who had no idea that the tanuki raccoon dog actually exists. PETA has just sent the message that it's possible to wear the skin of a tanuki. Bravo, idiots. If we're as stupid as PETA thinks we are, we now want our own authentic tanooki suits.

@StarDust Well, it is under a heading a heading marked "Nintendo Video". Nintendo Video is Nintendo Video, it never referred to videos offered on the eShop.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to record some music from the radio. I can't believe no one's thought of this before!

I don't know. Looks better than Balloon Fight, and I don't mind Balloon Fight.

Whoa! I figured at this point a North American release was out of the question. And yet here it is!

I didn't realize there was a GameCube version.

@grumblegrumble Why not? Because it's the Virtual Console. Game Boy Color palette options would be nice, but it's hardly essential.

I've yet to see level 4.4. I keep dying. Maybe I should try to figure out the enemies' patterns.

Such an evil, evil level.

@Morpheel It's misleading for us folks up here too. I appreciate Nintendo Life's attempts to be inclusive and say "North America", but it doesn't work here. Hulu is only available in the US and Japan.

What use is sending messages via SpotPass and StreetPass? Receiving messages from friends via SpotPass, fine. But sending messages passively? Huh?

Has everyone forgotten that the Koopa Kids were in Super Mario World too? Poor, forgotten Super Mario World...

Hm, still haven't seen any characters from Super Mario Land or 6 Golden Coins. There's got to be at least one, right?

Side Pocket, eh? I'll see if there are any reviews available, but I don't imagine I'll end up buying that.

I'd love to see anything on the Virtual Console again. Anything.

@lz20XX As it says in the press release, Nintendo is responsible for sales, marketing and distribution in Europe and Australia. So it seems Nintendo would probably be the one setting the release date in this case.

I've seen both Circle Pads referred to as such. I think they're just using the terminology already in use.

Is it supposed to take months to receive the Pokémon? Because that's how long it's taking for me.

They get a game four months late and another two years late. Two years. It's not dead yet, but it's not in great shape either.

@expa0 It's maddening to think that there are idiots who whine about the difference between an eight and a nine. What's the next score after 8? Here's a hint: it's 9. Both mean the reviewer considers it a great game.

What tables are missing? That could be a deal-breaker depending on what exactly was left out in this version.

Does this update fix the problem where Pokédex 3D no longer receives SpotPass updates at all? Couldn't hurt to find for myself.

@zezhyrule Now that's some brilliant satire.

People have been complaining here all day about the fact that they're not up in North America yet. Look at any of the comments that have the American flag on them. The videos aren't up yet. Regardless of where you happen to be, changing your region to the US won't do you any good in this case. Maybe try a different region?