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@springer17 True, this could set a weird precedent. Though we do also have Super Mario Sunshine on NSO, right? I guess the difference there is that the other release was limited. But Nintendo did leave the door open for the possibility. So, I guess never say never. I still think they could just do both. Let those that want to "own" the games, buy them separately. That being said, it would probably be a nightmare to create sales and production projections for that. Certainly, more people will now pay for these than just play them on the service. But they do collect money with that, too. I don't think I'll buy these. I was hoping to revisit Blue on NSO, but alas, at this moment I cannot. And I think $20 is more than I wish to pay for that opportunity, even for the GBA version.

The surprise is that they did this on a Friday. I know they coordinated with the release, but still.
It's crazy to think the soundtracks for these comprise only a little over an hour of music. Although, when I think about how often the tracks loop in the original games, maybe not. Yay!

@ShadLink Well, I hope you're right, for the sakes of all who want it.

@ShadLink I think you're probably mistaken about HOME. I feel like they would have mentioned this already, if not just in the FAQ they released specifically for this, knowing that people would question this decision.

@BLK_4EVER I know what you mean. This seems like Myst to me, which I always found to be spooky.

Nintendo seems keen on raising awareness about it. It has a whole page on their website's landing page. And I've seen more than one promotion for it. Too bad if it's kind of a dud.

So cool to see the camera get support like this!

This is sweet! So, have all the problems been addressed?

@Sonicka Yeah, that's fair. I haven't bought any of said controllers. They're quite expensive, and I feel like I can get by with Joy-Con or a Pro Controller.

@rjejr XD

@Nep-Nep-Freak Right, or like with Pac-Man.
Oh right, I played that. I didn't find it all that fun though. Apparently, neither did Nintendo Life.

@Sonicka I get that, but... People also insist on playing with CRT screens and original consoles. I'm sure Nintendo is going for some authenticity here. They've also sold recreations of the various controllers for the other Classics console lines. Right, they can make more money that way. But they probably want you to experience it the way that it was, at least at first.

@rjejr Ahem, Wario WORLD is on the GameCube app. 😜

@Bass_X0 Words to live by!

Perhaps this will be in the hardware review, but is it the exact same experience with the cardboard headset as with the replica? Are you missing out on any features or something? I'm pretty sure I don't want to pay $100 for the replica, so I'd rather get the cardboard one. It is a bit much in price; it probably seems more palatable when compared to the other price.

@DownRightSam Oh no, really? That's a bummer to hear. I haven't been able to try it with anyone.

Maybe they'll add online later? Why don't we have a Bomberman 99 game??

I'm confused about the "it should've been in the base game to begin with" part. Are you referring to GameShare and GameChat? I'm unsure if I understand what you're meaning, since those are exclusive features on a Switch 2.

@Yodalovesu Was the page updated after you read it? This mention is near the end of the article, under "PLATFORM SPECIFIC - Nintendo Switch 2."

Can't AI help us??!?! Has anyone asked ChatGPT what we should do?

Also, "contemplating?" That's not exactly, "I heard they're doing it." Of course they're contemplating that. We already heard that straight from the horse's mouth! Great insider analysis! rolls eyes
I still say Nintendo is too smart to do that, unless they try to make bundles or create value propositions in some other way. I understand at some point costs are what they are, but especially considering all the negativity around the Switch 2 since its launch, it could be pretty devastating to have a price increase at this point.

@Alex79uk I'm really interested to try it. I haven't played an AC game since Black Flag on Wii U. But I've enjoyed them!

It's a paid expansion.

"No way!!"

What is this, 2000?? What's with the return of these mildly interactive talking/dancing figurines? It doesn't even seem like there's anything new/exciting to this technology now. And yeah, it seems like the "hatching" only happens once. I suppose 'hurrah' for those that are excited about these.

I was excited about this part, too! I had this on GBC, but I was little, so I don't think I was exactly sure how to play it. But when I started to figure out a couple things, I remember it being pretty fun.

@Zuljaras Hahaha!

@Zuljaras You have a collection of your work resumes? Honestly, they don't look very professional, sorry.

Is there an upcharge for non-dairy milk?

Oh yeah, mouse controls! Though they did spend a lot of effort optimizing the controller method. Still, options!
I guess III is too old to get more attention?

@WiltonRoots Hahaha, this is true. But sometimes a majority will have a good feel for things.

@the_beaver Sweet! Thanks!

@Charlirnie Oh wait, you know what? It was like an early trial, maybe a stress test for it or something. My mistake.

@Res462 Oh! Well that's good to know, thank you! Maybe I will like it a little better.

I found the Dark Souls demo on Switch to not be for me. It was so punishing, and I gave up. I know people absolutely rave about Elden Ring. So maybe I could give it another shot. Perhaps they'll even have a demo!

I really hope Duskbloods is fantastic and something everyone wants, so that a Nintendo console gets a third-party game like that. And everyone will whine about the exclusivity, like with Bayonetta, but a lot of those people also dunk on Nintendo. We deserve an amazing original game from a 3rd-party dev!

Oh my gosh, that is like Polly Pocket! Ha!
Or Mighty Max, if you were a boy. XD

LEGO is also working on finding an alternative to plastic that they are satisfied with for the future. Which, to be clear, I think is great. But I wonder how expensive sets will be then. Theoretically, and particularly if the source is renewable and grown from plants, it shouldn't be pricier. But pricing conventions are absurd, and oil is heavily subsidized. Still, glad people find enjoyment from these. I love building them, anyway.

This guy in the video is pretty great. He's very thorough and gracious about everything while also being honest and realistic.

@Olliemar28 Right, but that isn't the employees' fault. They "just work there." Yet they will be the ones who will be penalized for this bloat, not the supervisors and/or executives who over-hired and mismanaged the company to the point of unsustainability. Cutting costs nearly always goes to labor first. And that's the labor. The higher-ups may even be protected and get bonuses for THIS clever return-to-profit for the shareholders.
These ludicrous systems are so broken and unfair; we all should go on strike and demand a restructuring.
I wish them luck on their endeavor. It takes a lot of guts and strength to do it. I hope it pays off - literally and figuratively - for them.

Doesn't seem like THAT much of a notice, but it's better than the game just disappearing all of a sudden.

I'm actually interested in this game now, after reading this preview and others. I guess you guys do serve a purpose after all!
Thanks!

This is a cool idea! Though I don't understand why/how it wouldn't be permanent. Why does it matter WHEN people buy their other titles?

@ATMVF Right, exactly. 1 million people downloaded the demo. I'll bet the demo created a lot more fans than they would have had without one.

I was thinking that they might do a soundtrack for one of the Mario & Sonic at the Olympics games. Seems like it would be timely. But maybe those have weird licensing hurdles.

@DiamondJim Oh, that's right! Yeah, the no upgrade thing was strange. It seems unlikely that it could have been a technical impediment, but I have no qualified basis for that assumption.
That's good to hear though! I'm definitely going to try some DQ one of these days. The demo for XI was awesome.

@TheRazor Is it behind the one?

@Kid_Sickarus Isn't the internet fun?

Let me guess, the Switch 1 version was a full-game cartridge?

Thanks for the review. I'm sorry you had to push through it if it was making you uncomfortable. What a disappointment. Your observations all seem valid. I still haven't played one of these games. But I'll probably start with one of the others. Maybe I'll try the demo for this one to at least get a sense for the series.

@Summer235 It's not just Japan. There's maybe been more appropriate outrage in recent years, but observe the relentless pushback on that. At least, this is my perspective from the good ol' USA. :/

@Pillowpants I only read Time for the articles.

Which one's Pokémon again?

Americans love a tote!

@DennyCrane Yeah, good points.

I imagine they'll run into licensing issues like anything. So, it will probably be more obscure titles. Are there any restrictions on which consoles they'll port from? Someone said they will take games from up to 2009. That would include Wii and DS, to some extent. Are those off the table?