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Geez, isn't there a 10% rule or something for how much you can copy under Fair Use? TIME should get half of your ad revenue for this article...

I have Hype inside of me.

@rjejr @Captain_Gonru I have to pipe in and defend Twister Race... you should try it again but this time watch the TV. Hard turns cause you to drift & keep a higher speed. Touch the screen for fast brake (you'll need it later). It's actually an intense (if short) experience. Too many didn't give it a second chance after being turned off by the tutorial.

Is there a reason Splatoon & Mario Maker are back-to-back on the charts nearly every week? I know they don't sell in a two-pack but it sure seems that way, as they're always so close in sales.

I know people are done arguing over this, but... the phrase "eating establishments" was added, but it merely replaced a pre-existing phrase that included restaurants and cafes. This is not a brand new plan. This is a revision for brevity.

Now those medical devices... that's a new potential business. Hope QoL returns one day.

@bro2dragons They exist as physical books too! https://bossfightbooks.com/collections/books/products/boss-fight-bookshelf

That cough should have vaguely sounded like Polygon. Totilo at Kotaku actually gave a fair and measured SF0 review.

@Trinexx I'll counter Agent721 and say I much prefer Pinball Arcade to the Zen titles I've tried. If you're a fan of real-life tables, this is as close as you'll get in videogame form. Personally I just like the feel of real tables better than the more "game-y" ones created from scratch. But perhaps if you've never spent much time on a physical table, then you might enjoy Zen's offerings better? It's really a personal taste kind of thing.

But for my money, Pinball Arcade all the way.

I can concur without bias or prejudice that this is a sweet value proposition. Think about it: Books are like videogames... for your brain!

If you say this is a horrible week, I don't understand you as a human being. Carry on.

@Freeon-Leon Agreed. If anyone out there has ignored Nland 'cause of its mediocre reputation, you owe it to yourself to try it for yourself.

"The Great Star Fox Zero Controls Debate Highlights Important Lessons."

If you've read this far down, I think we've all learned some important lessons...

I'll see you in Miitomo-land.

In time, its true greatness will be known. Long live Wii U.

@Spin It's not explained in the article, but in the baseball example, that's actually a projector throwing the image of a baseball out and displaying on your hand. The NeoGAF thread has the full patent with lots more detail. So there kind of is a holograph-y thing to show what your hand is holding. Sounds cool to me.

But they're doomed so...
Ha.
Please let Nintendo Land return in actual game-form, too. Under-rated game of the gen.

Let me add to the 'Hallelujahs' for Pinball Arcade's return. Though I wish it was on New 3DS. LOVE that "turn upside-down and play on bottom screen" feature from Hall of Fame. Hoping against hope they get around to putting out that retail package they mentioned at the very least.

I appreciate that they didn't just force another amiibo into a new release if it wasn't perfect. That said, an Arwing would be sweet. Agree that I'd prefer Slippy and Peppy (and General Pepper!) to another Kirby/MetaKnight/DeDeDe.

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Jones of Fire has an interesting backstory. Made by senior graphics programmer of cancelled LEGO Universe game.

http://www.gamasutra.com/blogs/MeganFox/20130927/201165/The_Jones_On_Fire_Postmortem_A_Game_In_Five_Acts.php

Let me just add to the defense of Sticker Star. I liked it a lot. Also: Maybe the best use of 3DS gyro ever. (move the system up and down when looking at special stickers...)

@Asaki Finally, someone else who agrees the "Auto-Play" feature is a horrendous bummer. I much prefer to listen/watch the credits. I rarely watch two episodes in a row. Is it that cumbersome to take two seconds and click on a new episode? Clearly we're in the minority. I miss the old un-updated Wii U interface.

Also, there's no swipe functionality on the touchscreen; you used to be able to move your finger along horizontally and see more options, but now you have to touch a tiny arrow and use the joystick/d-pad. And the keyboard is tiny! Kinda chaffs that they just brought over the Xbox/PS version instead of updating this specifically with Wii U features in mind. Blah.

Would love to see more Simogo games on Wii U. Even something like Beat Sneak Bandit would fit well on the GamePad. Even better if it's an original concept w/ GamePad in mind from the get-go.

Jamin is pretty brilliant, actually. But whatever.

Please don't make Labyrinth figures. Because then I'd have to add Disney Infinity to my bulging amiibo addiction and that's no good for anybody.

But yes: Bowie + Henson = MAGIC.

Picked up Excitebike: World Rally. Was deliberating on a few NES VC games but I figure I could throw down the $5 if needed later but would less likely pay 10 bucks for a WiiWare game at this point. Long live Monster Games!

This is just the sort of simple, charming thing that should work perfectly with the GamePad and Off-TV. Can't wait.

@Harrison_Peter Thank goodness there's a sensible person among the lot of you. Gone Home was a big deal game that would have given Wii U another notch in their cap of excellent indie ports. I wanted to play it but waited for console.

It's important that non-traditional games have a place on "traditional" platforms. Otherwise, we'll all be swimming in GTA7 and CoD14 and Newer Super Mario. if you played it and didn't like it, that's fine. But if you haven't and are still moaning about it: Try something new, y'all. Won't hurt.

@ACK: Amen, brother (or sister).

I will gladly buy a New 3DS (not XL) when it's available in the US. And when Pinball Arcade comes out. Until then, I'm quite happy w/ my regular XL.

Spin the Bottle: Bumpie's Party, reduced just in time for Valentine's Day. Smart.
(And it's a brilliant little experiment. Jump on it w/ that price. A great way to actually use Wii Remotes in this age of anti-motion control.)

This is why the Wii U is failing. NOT because developers are making bad games for the system, but because people aren't even curious about anything different or GamePad-specific. I know Ubi is toxic around these parts, but there's a market for this game, and frankly I like the use of the camera and even its artstyle. Could have been neat. Could have been garbage. But the immediate disdain is why new game ideas so often wither on the vine and die. Then everybody blames everyone else.

PLEASE bring Japan-only releases over digitally. Captain Rainbow needs to exist here. (*here = USA)

No need to spend all XXX coins you have right away, folks.
But when you do: Wii Party U and Game & Wario are both fantastic, overlooked retail games. Neither could be done on anything else. Totally worth it if you're at all open-minded and interested in weird, new experiences.

"Nintendo needs more new IP!"
[Nintendo announces new IP]
"What! Where's my favorite old IP?"
[I slap someone.]

Haven't tried demo yet but will. FE: Awakening (and Sacred Stones before it) really opened my eyes to turn-based strategy. Love the weird American history/literature mash-up story, too. Hope the hype builds and people take a chance on this.

@tysonfury "Technically there hasn't been a new handheld since the DS in 2004 - only incremental upgrades (the gap between DSi and 3DS wasn't much let's be honest)"

What you talkin' 'bout, Reggie?

@Springloaded Great to see a developer engaging directly with their audience in a professional and enthusiastic way. I might give this a go. Excited for Heart Beaten, too.

A great little game that's worth the Abe Lincoln for the music alone. To the Pope-mobile!

To those of you apologizing for liking Other M: Don't apologize. A great, underrated game that tried something new and was unfairly punished for it.

To those asking for Captain Rainbow: Yes yes! Would love to get some JPN only releases over here.

The Wii library really is quite wide-ranging and full of gems when you pull back the covers a bit... sadly these downloads will likely only be Nintendo-only games, most of which I already own. But psyched to see them consider retail games for download. DS games on 3DS e-shop next, please.

Nintendo Land is the most underrated game of this gen. I feel like people shrugged it off because of the cutesy Mii aesthetic but there are some proper-challenging and unique games in there. DK Crash Course is brilliant, so is the F-Zero mode, and Octopus Dance, and Yoshi's Fruit Cart. Play Ninja Castle w/ precision and patience instead of just madly swiping and it's a whole different experience. Glad to hear I'm not alone in my unabashed love for this game.

Love the concept. Wish more devs played with conventions like this. DS was easier, since lack of 3D effect allowed "book mode" and other formats to work, but there's still much to be explored. Will check this out.

Love the amiibo use here. For some reason, seeing the figurine on screen and toppling over, etc., is more exciting than seeing it magically turn into a real moving character. I'm intrigued.

Never ever saw it. Too bad. My Villager and Wii Fit Trainer could have used a sparring partner.

Bay-amiib-o.

@Tsurii897 That Yoshi game is great! Super underrated, imo.

I missed Canvas Curse, so this'll be a lovely way to bring in the new year. Ooh that claymation. (I feel kind of like a clay ball after that big Christmas feast.)

I need to earn 288 points for my last $5 credit. I'm leaning towards a duo like The Swapper (199) + Thomas Was Alone (109) but I kind of want only one of those at full price and wait for a sale on the other. Any good $29 combos y'all would recommend?

Wii Music U continues to be my most sought-after unannounced title. Make it happen, Ravi Drums!

Close enough for me. I wonder why Ubisoft never ever showed screens of Wii U version? Was it just not done yet? The way they treated it, you'd think it looked horrendous. But it holds up pretty well IMO.

Best Tetris on 3DS is "Tetris" for Game Boy. Two Modes. Two Songs. Four bucks. All you need.

(Although I share the Tetris DS love. Kind of a precursor to NES Remix in some of the cross-Nintendo modes there, now that I think about it...)

I wish this was the real Super Mario pinball table by Gottlieb. Pinball Arcade, where are youuuu???

The game has over fifty characters. If you complain about having to pay a nominal fee IF you want additional ones on top of the 50+ already crammed in the full retail game, then you and I have very different opinions on value.