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I think I've only seen Villager without the black outline, so in the Wii U version only?

Looks too much like the Wii version to me, very wide tracks again.

And the return of Toadette!

Interesting that Mario's cat suit is yellow, would have expected red.

Must say it's looking very enticing, the transparent pipes are a really good idea. How much of this game could have been realised on the 3DS though? Most of it I'd wager (indeed, the '3D' in the title kind of makes it seem odd that it isn't). The same could not have been said of Mario Galaxy and the DS.

I do like the look of this title, but for me to buy a Wii U, Nintendo needed to reveal a big Mario or Zelda game. Wind Waker HD and this, doesn't quite cut it.

@HuntheUniverse

Quite creative, but please don't do that ever again.

It was the first game I became truly immersed in, and the best 2D Zelda in my opinion.

Oh boy.

Loving Luigi's Mansion, but it's still Kid Icarus for me. One of the finest games of all time.

For me, no console comes close to 3DS at the moment.

Roll on Smash Bros.

Whilst the increase in sales is impressive, it is from a pretty low base.

I also recall that the 3DS and Wii U did not have the best of starts, and that Nintendo did turn things around with the handheld, and would seem to be doing so with the Wii U as well. I think a bit of perspective is needed, as perhaps somewhat paradoxically, the 386% increase in Wii U sales would indicate that there is chance for a new overpriced console such as the Xbox One. I'll be interested to see how things progress; Xbox One surely can't remain at that price for long can it?

Where the heck is Yoshi's Island on VC?

I feel this release is very indicative of Nintendo's problem. In a way, they're almost their own worst enemy. The 3DS can handle really big games, and if you have this on the handheld, then the Wii U release is unlikely to entice you to get the console. Early days, a Zelda or Mario could always be a a game changer, but with even Smash Bros. on the 3DS, I feel Nintendo may be working to the Wii U's detriment (but to my contentment-I'm happy just having a 3DS)

I remember this! Great game.

I can't remember a Nintendo console having so few games for so long in it's early life. There are just no games that would make me spend a lot of money on a console.

" with DK Jr leading the charge this time around"
No, it was Diddy Kong who starred. According to Rare, the current Donkey Kong is Donkey Kong JR, and the older one is Cranky Kong. In any case, DKJR is not the star of DKC2; Diddy Kong isn't even the same species, he has a tail.

I prefer Kirby's Dreamland 2.

I feel like Nintendo is going backwards, with increased verticality or otherwise. I expect they're prove me wrong with the next Zelda on Wii U.

Huh, looks kind of funky, may well get it.

Can we declare F-Zero and StarFox extinct franchises now?

Though I'm not especially keen on the new Zelda and Yoshi games (yet at least) there does seem to be a large library of games for the 3DS, with something to please everyone. Early days still, but I can't see a reason to buy a Wii U, rather than get several more 3DS games.

You see this Nintendo? A good, 3D roaming, home console style game selling well on the 3DS. more of this please, not 2D half-makes.

Looks like a remake to me. Will wait and see.

Meh. The 3DS is capable of a lot more than this. We could be playing Mario and Zelda games with huge worlds in 3D (gameplay) to explore. Just seems such a waste to me. It looks pretty. But the dynamics of the game (basically ALthP, going by the screenshots) could have been done on the GBA.

'First Comment' was by far and away the best game on the NES. It really was the beginning of the NES gaming era, and quite a statement of intent by Nintendo.

Nintendo has been making consoles for a while now, you'd think they could design it right the first time.

This interview kind of ignored the fact that the Wii was extremely successful. What is his take on that? Was the Wii's success based on factors that aren't sustainable? During the Wii's lifespan did Nintendo make mistakes that began to be really felt only after the 3DS and Wii U came onto the scene? Is it simply impossible to repeat that kind of success?

I think Dugtrio is great. Look at his little faces.

I like it.

I don't think it's a low blow, seems a legitimate method of marketing to me.

The tone of this article however is not what I've come to expect and appreciate from NintendoLife over the last few years.

Is there really much demand for another Mario Vs Donkey Kong game?

Hope this isn't rushed like Mario Tennis, and has a functioning online mode.

I want Bill's Luigi mug.

I like dog ghost.

Yeah, the game actually finished this time would be appreciated.

@Tsuchinoko
That's my fear also.

Not as good as the Revelaitons special edition

@Bluecup

Exactly

Makes me really want Advance Wars 3DS now.

I'm sure NSBWiiU and Pikmin 3 utilise the GamePad well, but I think these games could still have been very well realised on the Wii, or even the GameCube. As such, it just doesn't feel as if the console is worth my money yet. I'll keep an eye on it though.

I was very prepared to be disdainful of yet another Pokemon game, but I must admit that I like the look of X & Y so far.

The controls are a little better.

The All-Stars version is easier.

I'd prefer for there not to be Dojo, and for it all to be a surprise when it comes out.

Yeah, I wasn't impressed with the demo.

I heard a rumour that a New Super Mario Bros. game was coming out on the Wii U.

I heard that New Super Mario Bros. Wii U is now out.

Intriguing, but where is the New Super Mario Bros. Wii U review?

I guess there's not much you can do if you get a power cut during an update.

@Happy_Mask

We've finally discovered the God Article.

I think it's fairly simple, if you look at past review scores of games you've played and generally agree with them, you can mostly trust the site in regards to the honesty and quality of analysis.

I remember Official Nintendo Magazine's (UK) scores in my view being a little high sometimes (perhaps to be expected).

Bending the topic slightly, I've been wondering how writers deal with the difficulty of accurately reviewing games that will have DLC at a later date.