Ha! And Miiverse thought that Super Metroid was difficult! Can't wait to see the reactions this sadistic game draws out.

Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts is one of those rare games that, despite being terribly difficult, is very rewarding if you stick with it. Of course that doesn't mean you'll ever be able to finish the game...

Very interested in finding out more details about PS4/XBox One because I'm not yet sure what console I'll have next generation - if I have one at all.

However, today's presentation is definitely making XBox One the underdog in that decision. Always online, no renting/sharing/trading games without big fees attached, and (probably increased?) annual fees for XBox Live access? No thanks! Unless MS is saving the good news for later, this is one piece of hardware I can do without.

Fire Emblem
Luigi's Mansion
Animal Crossing
Legend of Zelda
Etrian Odyssey
Shin Megami Tensai
Project X Zone
Monster Hunter
...and more.

This year, the 3DS has been swimming in games that appeal to me. It's gone from a piece of hardware with potential to an absolutely must own gaming console.

Oh, I thought the first Guild02 game was supposed to come out this week. Guess it got delayed? Probably for the best - I've already got more games than I have time to enjoy.

I was so hoping this would be based on the old Disney cartoon... sigh

Marvel Pinball 3D has my attention, and soon will have my dollars as well. Very pleased about that sale price.

I still use the News channel quite often, and will certainly miss it if NoA pulls the plug. Still wishing that 3DS would get something similar that updates via SpotPass - it would be like having an always current newpaper in my pocket.

Nothing for me this week, but that's a quality lineup!

RE:Revelations is an awesome game, one of the best 3DS has to offer. A strong VC release is always welcome, and the eShop has another gorgeous exclusive at the same time.

What about if you could get this game for half price? It was a good deal originally, but is an incredible deal while the sale lasts!

http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2013/03/nnooo_announces_escapevektor_sale

Bought it for $10 and was happy with the game despite wishing it was just a tiny bit cheaper. At $5 this becomes a steal of a deal!

A definite recommendation for anyone who likes retro games, chasing high scores (with excellent online leaderboards), or just interesting games that offer a large amount of content.

I think the reason I love physical games over digital is because of control.

With digital, there is no way to control what happens in the future. Will the game be available later or will offline servers or expired licensing make it difficult to download? If I something breaks and I have to replace my hardware, either in the near future or 10 years down the road, how easy will it be to get my games to play on the new system?

With physical game I know exactly where I stand. As long as I take care of my games and can find working hardware, they will remain playable for the foreseeable future. Sitting down with my daughter and playing NES games this week has only driven that home even further.

(Cost is also a big reason. I frequently trade away games that I'm done with if there is no interest in keeping it for replay or as part of my collection. Using www.vgfive.com has let me swap 3DS games multiple times for just the cost of postage, letting me stretch my gaming dollar far further that it would've gone with digital purchases.)

I don't think Nintendo can do much if/when this happens, unless they can identify and sue the individuals doing the hacking. Even then it's not entirely clear they'll have a case - depends on jurisdiction and other factors. They didn't get much when Wii turning into a cracked emulation machine. Why would this be any different?

Clearly illegal to download and play games you don't have any business accessing, but that doesn't stop most people and Ouya will likely enjoy the attention of being a cheap and convenient emulation box.

Hmm... smart guy. Lacking certain social/communication skills. Anyone surprised he's just another indie dev?

This is kind of fantastic. I'm struggling to understand what the game actually is: New? Remake? Digital? Retail? But I'm terribly excited regardless of the answers.

Cloud integration? No thanks!
I like knowing the process will work when servers are shut down, thanks.

Also, complainers exist no matter what. They are entitled to their opinions, just like I'm entitled to ignore them. Suggest others do the same.

I'm not down on MercurySteam, but nothing they have done so far is particularly appealing to me and I'm not keen on them handling the next Contra game based on their current work.

Also, what is this talk of a reboot? Contra isn't a game world that needs stories to be retold or genres bent... it's a gaming style that involves manic action, big guns with awesome power-ups, and aliens in need of defeating. I don't want another Contra Force (although seeing that game on Virtual Console would be kind of neat) re-imagining of how the series should play.

Not really related, but Contra 4 on DS was nearly perfect.

Too bad. The only platform from those listed that I would be interested in buying on is 3DS, and a randomly-generated platformer would be pretty cool on my handheld.

Maybe he'll consider a port after the fact, but I can't really blame him for drawing a line about how many platforms are promised right out of the gate.

I want this more than Animal Crossing. Keeping my fingers crossed for a North American release.

Really disappointed to hear that "fez should eventually be out on pretty much everything" (quote from Phil Fish) followed up with news that 3DS isn't even being considered.

Last I heard, Nintendo had clearly stated that 3DS games don't need to make use of the 3D effect. Some games already out on the eShop don't. So if that's really the only reason/excuse holding the game back then maybe the developer will reconsider? Or maybe he's not interested in the platform due to the usual anti-Nintendo bias.

Also lame to hear people - most who haven't even tried the game - blindly bashing the game and developer. Having more games on 3DS would be a good thing, especially when that means award-winning games that are available on virtually every other gaming platform.

D'oh! Forgot to cancel my Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate 3DS preorder, and now it's in the mail already. Would've rather skipped this one due to lacking online play... but I really do like the series so am not that upset. Only downside: I'm flat broke now after shelling out full retail+shipping and won't be getting any games for the near future.

Is this an ego thing, a joke, or just being totally disillusioned?

McMillen/Team Meat means nothing to Nintendo. They have done very little worth playing, period. I've given benefit of the doubt multiple times playing their games and coming away disappointed each time. Why do they deserve a cameo in a Nintendo-specific game that is considered one of the flagpole releases of the console? Of course they would accept that massive bit of free promotion - just like they regularly use silly quotes on Nintendo fansites for cheap promotion already despite never even offering a game on a Nintendo platform.

You'd think people would smarten up and stop giving these guys free press. Guess not.

@Dpullam
Tough call between big screen, HD graphics, and extra modes on Wii U versus portable, much cheaper, and 3D visuals on the 3DS. Really, you can't go wrong with either choice.

Will the Wii U release have off-screen play available?

Fantastic game. Still my favorite 3DS release so far.

I'd re-buy for the new campaign mode and updated graphics if I had a console it was being released on. Hope it finds a receptive audience on HD consoles, as apparently 3DS sales weren't awesome.

To everyone who likes action/horror but skipped this game for some reason: shame on you!
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I expected this game to be pretty bad, but the demo surprised me. While not something everyone will enjoy, it seemed much better than I had anticipated... and this review seems to confirm that.

Review scores may be split, but reading the actual review text helps. For example, the IGN review details let me pretty much throw out their score because the most meaningful complaint seemed to be that the game didn't meet his preconceived notions of what Castlevania should be (instead of judging the game on it's own merits). NintendoLife might be more forgiving in their scoring than I would be... but the review text did a good job of helping me figure out how much I might enjoy the game.

Not sure if I want this via WiiWare any longer. Free for PS+ members, sale coming on Steam (plus it's being updated with the "exclusive" ROM mode), and the fact that on WiiWare the game will never sell enough to see returns while on other platforms the developer actually gets paid - even though I'm paying less.

That said... it would be more convenient for me to play on WiiWare.

Hmm... Sony getting front-page news and lots of discussion on a Nintendo-focused website. Ok, many Nintend-focused websites that spread this news. Seems like the ad worked.

Hmm... On the market a year earlier. Still selling and with major games being released long after meaningful support for Wii has ceased. Quality control issues that mean most people who own a 360 have purchased at least two systems during the console lifecycle. And this news should be a surprise?

When XBox 360 surpasses the Wii worldwide, or even in North America, I'll be more impressed. Not really at the moment, even though the 360 has been an incredibly successful system compared to most expectations going in.

Shoot. I would've been excited about this news, but just got the Wii game yesterday. Very unlikely I'll double dip... but cool news for anyone who hasn't already played the Wii version or loved it enough to re-buy.

@rjejr
I think that 2D games that make use of layered 3D graphics look gorgeous. Often better than "real" 3D games like first- or third-person shooters. While this might not add to the actual gameplay, I bet seeing it in action will be a fun treat.

Wasn't Tri the same way? It would be great to have global play, but if there was any concern about (a) expense, or (b) performance then I'd rather see online modes locked down by region. Less lag and not having to pay for a subscription would more than justify this move.

@SirSmugleaf:
In the end, I bet that Ubisoft's bottom line would disagree with the damaging/beneficial ratio. I still hate the decision... but it's not hard to understand from the $$ standpoint.

I'm betting that some (certainly not all) comments are affected by the loss of Wii U "exclusivity". After all, Nintendo has advertised this game pretty heavily at E3, in their Nintendo Direct segments, in Wii U demo kiosks, etc. Surely there are a bunch of Nintendo fans who feel very attached to the game - even if deep down, most knew this it would go multi-platform one day if at all possible.

In some ways, I can even understand how losing timed exclusivity would feel like a... betrayal of trust?.. even though Ubisoft hasn't come up short on any of their promises except for a last minute delay.

@SCAR392:
Why PS3 over Wii U?

• An abundance of cheap ($10 to $20) games that I want to play and missed out on
• Having several friends that already own the console, as opposed to none with Wii U.
• Expectation that I'll be able to get a console for under $200, as recently there were some on sale for $180.

I'm not hating on Wii U. Looks like a great system that will have many great games. When those games are already released, I'll be sure to reconsider buying.

@Slapshot
You are very generous to give full benefit of the doubt to such a blatant PR line. But I'm not naive either, and have no illusions that finishing the game as initially planned and announced for Wii U wouldn't have resulted in a delay this big.

Note that I have no bias - I don't own a Wii U console and wasn't about to anytime soon. In fact, I'm much more likely to buy a PS3 in the coming year than a Wii U, so this news probably benefits me.

I understand that Ubisoft benefits from hitting a MUCH larger audience with a simultaneous release. And I have no doubt that the game will be excellent when it does come out. But no matter how much you try to rationalize the delay, it's still an ugly announcement for Wii U owners - especially for anyone who bought the console looking forward to this specific game.

@Slapshot
Facts, or spin. Your choice.

If the game wasn't being (possibly re-) developed for three platforms and was a Wii U timed exclusive release, then perhaps it wouldn't be delayed for so long. I'm willing to bet that doing a simultaneous release across three platforms isn't doing anything accelerate the Wii U release.

@Knux

I didn't buy a Wii U console, but one of the biggest reasons I even considered doing so was because Rayman Legends looks fantastic. If I had bought at launch in anticipation of the game (since it was clearly announced as an exclusive launch title for that console and was used as a demo title for the system before release), then I'd be carrying some sour grapes right about now.

Rayman Legends was probably the one Wii U game I was most excited for - at least, before the Monolith X teaser. I'm ok with the game going multi-platform (and quite frankly expected that to happen eventually) but am very disappointed in the lengthy delay.

Hey, look at the bright side Nintendo fans! Rayman Origins was released 6-8 months later on 3DS than ANY OTHER PLATFORM... so at least this Wii U game isn't getting pushed back into 2014.
smh

Super excited about the Etrian Odyssey demo! Nothing else hits my fancy... but pretty stoked about more 3DS RPG love.

@CouchPotato
The price has already been lowered. It was selling for between $10 and $20 new over the holidays. People holding out for price drops have no reasonable excuse.

Frankly, I'm also disappointed by the reception this game received. Resident Evil Revelations is fantastic - easily one of the best games on 3DS by any developer, not to mention the best Resident Evil game since RE4 - and yet both critical and fan reception was tempered at best. Online co-operative play. Solid single-player campaign. Good use of 3DS features (ie: Street Pass and Play Coin integration). What more do gamers want? Who can blame third party developers for approaching 3DS with caution when a game of this quality and caliber doesn't excite the fanbase? It's amazingly frustrating for people who want more good games to be released...

I'm glad to see RE:Revelations coming to consoles, and hopefully for Capcom the game will continue to sell. Any mature gamer looking for a top-notch 3DS title shouldn't hesitate to buy, regardless of what other platforms it might come out on.

Very disappointed in the Ghost Recon pricing. It's a good game... but often found for between $10 and $15 at retail.

$30 for a non-transferable digital copy doesn't make sense. $20 would have felt expensive...

This game looks absolutely ridiculous in the best possible way. Not sure how big the interested audience is... but I'm thrilled that this is coming out worldwide.

Gunman Clive is very short. That is the only negative I can give, and even there it seems like a steal considering the price. Hopefully more 3DS owners give this game a shot, and Bertil Hörberg releases more great eShop software in the future!

@samstreet101
Source is the NeoGAF article linked immediately before the image. That could've been made more explicit... but it's certainly not just posting unreferenced info. Click the link and you'll be able to see more details and read the developer's own comments.

Speculation: details are probably missing from the graph because of contract details restricting that information. However, a general comparison without numbers is likely acceptable.

Conspiracy theory: Is it a coincidence this news comes out so soon after hearing that 3DS has already topped lifetime sales of PS3 in Japan?

Don't take this seriously.

Don't get the concern, really. Player base might end up being split... but there should be plenty of gamers on both sides.

I don't quite believe the rumor though. It seems more likely to me that Capcom would finish and release one game, and then do an upgraded port for the second system. (How many times has Tri been released with minor upgrades? Or think back to the trilogy of Freedom releases on PSP.) Delaying a profitable release so that you can release on a system that has sold very poorly at the same time just doesn't make financial sense to me.

If the rumor is true, well... the more hunters the merrier.

Having spent hundreds of hours playing online, I'm saddened by this news. But it's been a long time since I went online... so it's hard to blame Capcom for wanting to (a) shut down servers that aren't getting a lot of use, and (b) pushing active gamers to their new products instead.

Monster Hunter Tri has a great single-player mode and is a game I'll gladly keep in my Wii collection even after the online portion is shut down. It's a shame that future generations won't get to experience the great online play (at least for this iteration of the game) though.

I'm still interested in DLC for Zen Pinball 3D. Great game, and although it has dropped out of my 3DS rotation for now a few extra tables would surely breath new life into the title.

@CanisWolfred
Terrible would be a big overstatement. Pandora's Tower won't appeal to everyone, but it's a pretty good game and well worth playing.

@C-Olimar
Now there's Wii U... but there is a pretty empty looking software schedule, so maybe this release won't do too badly anyway.

Zen Pinball 3D remains one of my most played (and most enjoyed!) games released for the 3DS system. Fantastic game that deserves to be played.

Although I'm not convinced this will be a retail success and don't see it having a strong effect on the current portable market, I bet there are some PC gamers who will absolutely LOVE this device.

Cool idea. Not for me, but definitely a cool idea.