Kirby is quickly becoming my favorite franchise so it looks like I may be a shade poorer this week...

Someone let us know if the buy 2 get 1 free deal still works if you get a transfer discount on one or two of the titles!

Is this on the eShop?

Game & Wario, Mario & Sonic looked surprisingly perfect for my little family. Pikmin 3 just looks more and more amazing every time I see it. Wonderful 101 looks like a must buy as well (though not from today's Direct). Wind Waker HD, Mario Kart, Mario... What lack of games? My wallet is ailing. In Wii's first year, I bought TWO games total. This year I will likely buy at least seven.

Awesome news.

I must say I love Nintendo's approach to DLC so far. Their DLC content so far is just extra juicy bits for players who cannot get enough of the main product. Both NSMB2 and Fire Emblem: Awakening have DLC that is both (1) substantial enough to justify extra money and (2) completely optional. Unfortunately, I just don't care enough about the third party games that support DLC, but I want the Wii U to be successful so I hope they bring the goods!

@ExHaseo "You may still use the code you received to download the game for free to play on Wii or Wii U." But it doesn't matter, I wasn't complaining at any rate.

@manu0 @PinkSpider Whoa, I think I accidentally became a troll. Believe it or not, I'm not one of those people who think that game companies owe me anything. I am thrilled to have the game for 30 cents, I just found the situation ironic and mildly amusing,

Ironically, this punishes the biggest of fans, who withheld from spending coins on Super Metroid because they knew that it was coming soon for 30 cents (like me)... but I'm still glad they did it.

Never played a single game in the series, but I have a new found love for puzzlers and, at $10, this is tempting. But first, I MUST complete Spirit Tracks, Crimson Shroud, and Liberation Maiden (and probably Trine 2)!!

Much better. I am hoping for more improvements, though. My Wii U experience has been a hot mess.

100% digital. I lost my lust for clutter long ago. The less I have clogging up the veins of my house, the better.

Also, I have 3 kids under the age of 5. Discs break all the time, no matter what precautions are in place.

I would consider physical for games that aren't up my alley or I'm not sure I'll like for reselling - but I've been far too busy to waste time and money on chances.

I do sometimes miss using gasoline to go to a store, get annoyed by the clerks, refuse their special offers, for the honor of holding plastic. But it's more nostalgic than practical for me at this juncture.

Also, download times for large retail games are a non issue. Start at midnight, go to bed. Lord...

I will either get the Wii U version, the 3DS version, both, or perhaps neither. It's a crowded few months for my gaming budget and time so we'll have to see how things shake out. I may end up getting on Wii U just because I won't have any console games to play come March and I have eShop credit burning a hole in my wallet. Heart of the Swarm, Fire Emblem, Luigi's Mansion, and this in the span of a month - this is just cruel.

Download all the way. May never buy a box again, outside of the occasional DS game.

Has there been a console with more subtle nuances than the Wii U? I had so many reservations about a system that is difficult to convey even to core Nintendo fans, but I have been pleasantly surprised by most everything. Off-tv gameplay for nearly every game is just fantastic. I managed to recycle two laptop hard drives I had lying around with an enclosure to use as Wii U storage - and the process took mere seconds. The UI can be slow in places, but I love the layout, and Miiverse cannot be understated - its mix of twitter, Swapnote, and constant Superguide has me coming back to it daily. And the asymmetrical gameplay allows me to play Nintendo Land easily with my 4 year-old and 2 year-old - there is always something to do that they can handle. And the universal remote on the thing is TOP NOTCH and turned something I was "meh" about into an essential feature. It's no wonder Wii U is confusing, but my God, I love the thing. The launch lineup variety has also really impressed me. I usually get 1-2 games for a system at launch that have to last several months before anything else I like comes out - right now I have 5 Wii U games and I've only owned the system for a month.

Been waiting for Fire Emblem, Luigi's Mansion, and Animal Crossing for what seems like forever, so all of those three. And I know I want a Monster Hunter game but I am not sure which one to get first to see if I like it, 3DS or Wii U. I think I'm leaning to 3DS just because it's cheaper and portable. TOO MANY GAMES.

Professor Layton and the Miracle Mask, New Super Mario Bros. U, and Nintendo Land!

It was just yesterday I emailed customer support because I have been having trouble getting coins for the past few weeks. It hit a breaking point this week when I couldn't get coins for the brand new 3DS XL and Wii U I bought on the same day. The only issue I have with their apology is that there was a game or two where I simply didn't fill out the survey because I wasn't getting coins. Now they are expired and so apparently will never get coins for them. Oh well, I'm sitting on a treasure trove of them anyway...

In addition, I stumbled upon this gem: possible white 3DS XL Super Mario 3D Land bundle dropping in U.S. on Dec. 6th. I hope it is true, that is the one I would buy.

http://blacklightarcade.tumblr.com/post/36269396402

This would be awesome if it was discless, virtual console only, contained 8 gb of memory, and came with a classic controller that had its own rechargeable battery. Earthbound preinstalled. Okay, now it's a pipe dream.

Haha, everyone has a WoW allergy. It would certainly work well on Wii U and something like it would be fabulous. I am actually hoping Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate will scratch this similar itch. The difficulty with WoW right now is that it is pretty mod dependent, as someone else already mentioned. I can't imagine playing it without Deadly Boss Mods or others. There is a better chance that Diablo III will be ported over, given that Blizzard is actually exploring the console scene with that game already.

Interestingly, I bought my second 360 earlier this year (I had sold my old one a while back). At this point, I look at it as a good value gaming PC for the long haul since my computer doesn't play games very well. I will buy the occasional $20 "On Demand" game on it while Nintendo games take up most of my time. Right now, it's my Madden, Minecraft, and DVD machine. I think the more interesting question is if I will ever buy the next Xbox...

w00t!

(1) World of Warcraft
(2) Madden NFL 13
(3) Animal Crossing: Wild World

Slight chance of some NSMB 2 and/or Pushmo.

I am so interested in getting one but I don't know enough about the series to make a decision!

I'm holding out for a white, black, or silver/grey 3DS XL. I'm a working professional who takes his 3DS everywhere, so I need it to not look like a toy (even thought it is!).

New Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Paper Mario

God, that makes my top three anticipated games happening in 2013 (Fire Emblem, Animal Crossing, Luigi's Mansion). Perhaps to fill a space in which virtually nothing will be out for Wii U?

Well, now that my #1 game for the rest of the year is gone I may end up with Paper Mario: Sticker Star and/or Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion. But I suppose that was their plan all along...

I would love it. Especially if they roped Apple into designing it!

I bought Super Mario Land 2 a day ago...bah!

I told myself I wouldn't buy Super Mario Bros. a fifth time, but now I'm a bit more tempted. And I've never played picross so maybe I'll grab that one as well?

These comments from Iwata are reassuring. Their simple philosophy and focus on the games is the reason they are one of my favorite companies (along with Apple).

Horsepower and resolution is only one part of producing great graphics. Some of the most visually impressive graphics of the current gen came on the Wii (Donkey Kong Country Returns, Kirby's Epic Yarn). And some of the most drab graphics come on PS3/Xbox 360. And it has more to do with the competence of the developer than horsepower. Horsepower is just icing on the cake.

I am so torn between this, Mario Tennis Open, and New Super Mario Bros. 2. First world problems?

NSMB2 may be winning at this point, since Mario platformers are my first love. But I was really itching for a long RPG/adventure. UGH. Hard decisions are hard.

...is...this a joke?

Also, I have the sudden urge to test my brain age.

8-bit summer is going to be very bad for my wallet, if this week is any indication. Lord that's a lot to do.

Picked up Nintendo Selects Pikmin 2 and Rhythm Heaven Fever today - so probably those two with a possibility of Super Mario 3D Land (inching toward 100%) and Skyrim.

StarCraft 2 and imagining Diablo 3 (2 days!) with some 3DS action mixed in, likely Super Mario 3D Land, Kirby's Adventure 3D Classics or Link's Awakening.

Picking up my preorder today, but tragically I sent my 3DS out for repairs this week (it has both hinge and perma-scratch issues). I shall drool over the box until I get it back.

Looks like I will finally be getting a Punch-Out!! game. I'm looking forward to it.

Last month I traded in my 360 for Super Mario 3D Land and Skyward Sword. Yesterday I got Dragon Quest IX and Pokemon Black. Tomorrow is my birthday and, knowing my wife, I'm 1000% sure I will be getting Mario Kart 7.

Oddly enough, this may be the first time I ever own the game. I've been wussing out of it for years, but with suspend points on a handheld, the 3DS sounds like the perfect system to hack away at this game.

Ah, the Wii. I often turned a lot of heads stating that it was my favorite current gen console (also owned an Xbox 360). It just had the most intriguing games considering I haven't cared for shooters since I was 18. I love the ingenuity in game design that the Wii demanded. Also, the Virtual Console was like a dream come true that we often now take for granted. I was blown away when I realized I could play NES, SNES, N64, and Gamecube games on this console. What a legacy.

Nintendo really is pulling out all the stops this year.

Wavebird. Still my favorite controller of all time. I still use it on the Wii.

Super Mario 3 is the game I feel the most nostalgic passion for, so consider me stoked. Today is the day.

Haha. Ganondorf is a Raiders fan.

I just realized for the first time that Retro Studios is developing this and my interest level instantly went from interested to stoked.

I kind of want this but I don't know how much of a problem the sluggish play is. Anyone out there enjoying it thoroughly?

What's strange is that I cannot seem to get a handle on what exactly this game is going to be like but MAN do I want it.

The problem with watching this video is now I want to embark on my adventure NAOW.

Also, the music is impressive. The more I see of Skyward Sword, the more obvious the kind of labor of love it is for Nintendo.