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@Mati This cake is so delicious and moist.

@19Robb92 No discernible pixels, you mean. Removing pixels is technologically impossible (for now).

Luigi's caution is much helpful than Mario's "barge in" attitude; look where it got him in Luigi's Mansion!

Mario Kart is second on my list of must-have games this winter; first is Zelda and third is Sonic (Mario isn't that high I'm afraid). Nintendo systems of course; PC-wise Batman and Skyrim make up the list.

This game looks interesting; 4 original games on one cartridge? New games as well? I can't remember the last time that has happened (other than Wii Play Motion, as @C-Olimar mentioned above, and the very recent Pacman & Galaga Dimensions). I think more developers should do this, especially with games that wouldn't do very well at full-price (like Cave Story 3D).

This actually sounds like a great game. I might pick this up! This part grabbed my attention pretty well:
"... a new Touch Screen control system where players use the Nintendo 3DS stylus to move their players."
They added a new mode for the HD console/PC versions where you control one player with the left analog stick and one with the right; this is like that, except you can control players more intuitively on a map while simultaneously controlling a player with the C-Pad. Those TWEWY skills are finally going to pay off in ANOTHER game, right?

It's not worth it, in my opinion. If this were a downloadable game I'd probably get it, but at full price it just can't hold up.

I actually care about downloadable games for the 3DS eShop. I've moved (temporarily) and, unlike physical games that take weeks to ship from the US, eShop games come instantaneously and without region lock. In addition, my favorite genres are RPG and platformer, and we have 2 2D platformers already announced for the eShop. Since full-fledged 3DS retail releases aren't an ideal place for retro 2D platformers, the eShop fills that void; I'm perfectly OK with that.

Instead of writing a long response (like I usually do), I'll just make it quick and simple; I had a Genesis, PS1, and PS2 instead of an SNES, N64, and GameCube, respectively . I never played those "classics", and therefore would greatly appreciate remade/remastered N64 games, or SNES/GameCube games.

Whenever someone signs up for SpotPass updates, a demo should be distributed via SpotPass at specific times in the future.

Just give it over to XSEED, they seem to know when a game is worth bringing over and do it well (for the US at least). I remember hearing about cross-platform play so that'll be a great way to show off the 3DS/Wii's connectivity before the Wii U comes out (for developers).

@DarkSquid I almost did the same, but I set aside cash for Mario Kart 7, Skyward Sword, and then I went, "There's some other game I can't recall, but I'm sure it's important." Set aside cash for that as well. Good thing I did, although either way with Eid coming up I'm in no shortage of cash.

The GameBoy Advance was my first portable and it has very dear memories in my heart. From the beatifully animated and detailed games, to the beloved series that continued on the system, to the high power the system offered, I loved my GBA. I look a the 3DS as a sequel to the GBA, seeing how it's the only handheld I've bought since the GBA and, and between all these retro games/2D eShop releases, I feel like we're back in 2000 (which is a good thing). It feels good to go back to the beloved basics.

Happy day of birth oh Nintendo! This cake is delicious and moist! Quote of the day Or will be delicious/moist...

@34 Can I put my hand down now?

I think Nintendo will release them after at least 2 years of eShop Virtual Console goodness. It seems porting these bad boys is much more difficult than the NES's simple ports, and costly, which is why I think Nintendo is only using up part of the $32 million they made off of the 4 million Ambassadors. In other words, they already have the Ambassadors' cash in their hands so they can afford to make costly ports; if they release them for a price, there won't be nearly as much cash to be made. And then they'd have to rethink their pricing structure; GBA games would be at least $10, at which point it becomes comparable to $20 DS games and $5-$15 3DS/DSiWare games. They don't want to stifle other modes of income, obviously.

The GBA holds a place in my heart as not only my first handheld, but my first Nintendo system as well. I had a Genesis the generation prior, and frankly, at such a young age I didn't give a rat's butt about who made the system as long as it had great games. Also, I preferred the original design to the SP because of the great gaming grip it offered. I had a little clip-on light that got rid of the backlit issue as well.

Like most good things though, my time with the GBA had to end sometime. It broke and to this day I still have its carcass, with a rattling sound whenever you shake it around. A sad day that was indeed; I'll always remember you fondly oh beloved Game Boy Advance.

It's really a great game. The music and art style may not be for everyone, but I personally loved it.

@LordJumpMad I'm just sad you couldn't enjoy such a great game. If a gamer can't enjoy amazing games there's no point in playing games is there? Let's hope there's some other genre you like, seeing how RPG's aren't your style apparently... poor thing.

God dangit never played any of these. But I played Sonic on the Genesis so I'll choose something I know is full of quality...

While we're at it, my favorite 3rd-party game was Lady Sia. It really changed my perception on how women can be portrayed in video games as a kid, seeing how I had a Genesis (no Metroid!).

Looks amazing but as mentioned before, I'd like a demo. Also as mentioned above, the 3DS sorely needs titles like these to push the service. A port, perhaps?

@Sir_Dragoon You are disillusioned my friend.

Gaming is special because, even if the songs or video get outdated, the gameplay won't. You watch a 1980 movie and you'll probably feel like your eyes are bleeding. Play a 1980's game and if it was fun then, it's still fun now!

And I was around during the NES era, but I had a Genesis. Sadly I never finished Sonic and those classics (I was too young for that) so I need to finish both retro Nintendo and retro SEGA games.

@ToadFan He's talking about the whole overpricing thing, not the game itself; this is a £.69 game for £5. That was a £.69 game for £10.

@Moosa Unlike Angry Birds (which rewards pure luck), this game takes skill.

Uh... I already have 4 controllers... if there was a motion-plus addition, I would get that... only need one more and all my controllers have motion-plus capabilities.

Ya, what @SilverBarreta said. And I like this guy's way of thinking; he's committed to the platform he's working on but doesn't let that limit his view on other consoles' abilities.

Looks like an amazing RPG, and a worthy addition to anyone's Wii library.

I want an RPG like this for the 3DS. Pretty please?

Woa, talk about a lot of coins! And a week after you play there's a "Post-Play Survey" so that's 400 coins! I just spent 200 on the giant Mii AR card but with this I now have over a 1000 points (again)!

Ouch, a 2? Seems harsh.... I mean if the multiplayer aspect works, that's at least a four? But either way, not buying it.

I've always felt like a traitor as I like Luigi more than Mario but never bought Luigi's Mansion. Now I'm going to try buying it to prep up for the sequel. Should be an amazing game.

I had over 100 coins I hadn't used yet so I used half of them on StreetPass Quest. I'll use the second half once I'm back in the US. In other words, I'm still playing through the game so a couple more months without a new one is fine by me.

Platformers (especially 2D ones) are my favorite genre and the past few years have been great to me as a gamer. I hope I get a ton of original 2D games on my 3DS and on the Wii U.

@Mandoble That's some incredibly deep sarcasm you got there. At first I thought you were being incredibly retro and joking slightly.

@Shockerz If you're joking then completely ignore the next statement.

Hear about that Toshiba laptop for $1699? Uses glasses-free 3D. And the 360/PS3 already have 3D support, and the Wii U will have some as well. And we already have 3DTV's.

Ya, once again the final 5 games are up for consideration. I hope Nintendo officially announces what games it's bringing by August 12 (unless it's actually releasing the games at that date).

You'd think they'd write that in the manual.... it isn't in the manual, is it? Sometimes these things are hidden so well it's like the developer doesn't WANT the consumer to find the info.

I want Pokemon Silver and Super Mario World! Make it happen Nintendo! Both games I had as a kid but never finished (the first because the infamous "Save battery" died and the second because of the difficulty).

I want Pokemon (A choice between Ruby, Diamond, or Emerald would do!), Super Mario World Advance (my favorite GBA game I NEVER FINISHED! RAGE!), Mario & Luigi RPG, Rhythm Heaven (GBA version of course), and for the last one I want Nintendo to surprise me.

And @bonesy91 Four Swords is already confirmed coming for free for everyone. Remember the E3 press conference? REMEMBER MAN! REMEMBER! Shakes bonesy a couple times REMEMBERRRRRRR.... fades into darkness