Super Mario Land 2, Wario Land: SML3, and Donkey Kong 94 get my picks for my favorite OG Game Boy games. I have fond memories of SML2 and DK94 as a kid, as well. I like Link's Awakening too
Huh, looks like Nintendo spilled the beans after they barely mentioned the 3.0.0 update on the last Direct!
Anyway, pretty cool that it's making a comeback. Like many people here, my ideal solution is to have it like Brawl's stage builder and have the touch screen controls optional. Given that the Switch can be either docked or in handheld mode, I am sure that it will be like Brawl's. We won't know for sure until Nintendo talks about it, obviously, but that's my prediction.
Always cool to see how our favorite games looked during their development phase. I loved Super Mario 64 as a child and though it shows some signs of aging, I still love it today!
To quote Officer Barbrady: "Move along, people! Nothing to see here!"
Really though, I only used it like 1 or 2 times. And that's solely to see my Splatoon 2 stats. Had to get rid of it on my phone because I rarely used the app and so I can save space. Not a very good app, honestly... though I never tried its voice chat.
It's a cool bonus, I guess, but it honestly doesn't excite me too much - it doesn't seem that much better than just playing SMO and BotW on a TV or in handheld mode to me. Plus from what I've seen, the way the VR goggles are held looks...uncomfortable. I'd hate to be all negative, but those are just my two cents.
@NotTelevision Yeah, it doesn't seem like Konami's NES games would be coming. I don't even think any Mega Man games would be available either, since Legacy Collection is a thing on Switch.
That would be a nice surprise if they did announce SNES games for Switch Online, not gonna lie. It may not necessarily take the world by storm, but it would certainly make the service a bit better. Wouldn't it be nice if they included SNES games alongside NES when Switch Online came out, though?
Not a bad selection of games this month, but it seems like they're slowly running out of NES games to throw into NSO. If I worked at Nintendo, I would've at least put in SNES, Game Boy, and GBA games to beef up NSO's retro game catalog. From my understanding, they shouldn't be too hard to emulate, especially when you take Virtual Console into consideration.
As good as Super Mario Party is, I agree that it could use some more boards. There's only 4 of them and I wish they were a tad more imaginative. Boards and minigames from past Mario Parties would be great!
Not interested in the Stadia at all - I have plenty of consoles and my gaming laptop to keep me busy and I don't like the idea of streaming games. Plus, Google's really trying to cash in on every market imaginable, aren't they?
@jobvd You have to have Switch Online to play them, though.
Anyway, I would LOVE to play Celeste one of these days! I wanna try out Monster Boy, as well. Out of all the games being shown, Sonic Mania is my favorite, but NSMBU and Mega Man 11 are solid games too. DKC:TF is fantastic, as well.
Happy 2nd Anniversary, Nintendo Switch! I still remember getting mine at Best Buy while it was finally in stock (along with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe), and later on I played some fantastic games like Super Mario Odyssey and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Love how it's a home console/handheld hybrid, as well. Here's to more years of awesome Switch games!!!
I would love a world map creator, too! I think it'd be sweet if they put in multiple playable characters like Luigi, Peach, Toad, Toadette, Rosalina, etc., as well as extra music tracks for each level players make (example being you can pick the Mario Circuit theme from Super Mario Kart for one of your levels). More power-ups would be cool too.
@HexagonSun Honestly, I agree with you. I really hope it doesn't hurt Nintendo too badly, especially since it's likely that Microsoft will still make consoles... I would imagine Microsoft would have to pay Nintendo royalty fees for having Xbox games streaming on Switch.
Assuming it works well on Switch, this would be pretty cool if it turns out to be true. I don't have an Xbox One (I'm a Nintendo and PC/Steam guy) and I don't see myself buying it for like one or two exclusive games I'd be willing to play. Plus Ori and Cuphead are on Steam and I have them there.
Very excited for this! Though like many others, I am wondering if it requires Switch Online to play other people's levels online. Sharing levels via local wireless would be nice too. Love the 3D World style too, I'm surprised they didn't announce a Switch port for that game.
I'll just stick with the DS version. Considering the 3DS is backwards compatible with DS games and it came out very late in its lifespan, not to mention it costs full price, there's no need to get the 3DS version. At least with Superstar Saga, it makes sense because there was no way to play GBA games on the 3DS (the ambassador program, sure, but Superstar Saga wasn't part of it).
@AlternateButtons @Ttimer5 I have a physical copy and finished Classic Mode with Piranha Plant. Had no issues either. So far, so good, but I don't think I should use Piranha Plant too much or even go into All-Star Smash. I hope this gets fixed real soon!
@ilikeike I agree also, there's quite a few Wii U games that made their way to Switch and they could really use a discount! Mario Kart 8 was the only Wii U exclusive game that I double dipped on Switch, because of the extra content and portability, not to mention it's one of my favorite Mario Kart games. I don't mind having Tropical Freeze, Captain Toad, and New Super Mario Bros. U on my Switch, but I'll likely wait until they have a decent price drop. The only thing I really like about My Nintendo are the gold coins you can use on the Switch eShop. Other than that, it's a step backwards from what Club Nintendo was, and that makes me sad.
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Re: Evercade Is A Brand New Cartridge-Based Handheld Console Which Connects To Your TV
"A Nintendo Switch rival?" Hahahahahahaha.......no.
Re: Vote For Your Favourite Game Boy Games!
Super Mario Land 2, Wario Land: SML3, and Donkey Kong 94 get my picks for my favorite OG Game Boy games. I have fond memories of SML2 and DK94 as a kid, as well. I like Link's Awakening too
Re: Smash Bros. Ultimate Commercial Confirms The Return Of Stage Builder
Huh, looks like Nintendo spilled the beans after they barely mentioned the 3.0.0 update on the last Direct!
Anyway, pretty cool that it's making a comeback. Like many people here, my ideal solution is to have it like Brawl's stage builder and have the touch screen controls optional. Given that the Switch can be either docked or in handheld mode, I am sure that it will be like Brawl's. We won't know for sure until Nintendo talks about it, obviously, but that's my prediction.
Re: Nintendo Switch And 3DS Blockbuster Sale Starts 11th April, Up To 60% Off Top Games
Eh whatever, I already have what I need anyway. XD
Re: Nintendo Switch And 3DS Blockbuster Sale Starts 11th April, Up To 60% Off Top Games
**sees the article about the Switch and 3DS game sale** Oh, sweet!
"Nintendo of Europe..." Ugh, COME ON! -_-
Re: Video: Rare Early Footage Of Super Mario 64 And Super Mario RPG Resurfaces Online
Always cool to see how our favorite games looked during their development phase. I loved Super Mario 64 as a child and though it shows some signs of aging, I still love it today!
Re: Switch Online Mobile App Receives New Update, But It's Still Mostly Useless
To quote Officer Barbrady: "Move along, people! Nothing to see here!"
Really though, I only used it like 1 or 2 times. And that's solely to see my Splatoon 2 stats. Had to get rid of it on my phone because I rarely used the app and so I can save space. Not a very good app, honestly... though I never tried its voice chat.
Re: Super Mario Odyssey And Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Getting Labo VR Support
It's a cool bonus, I guess, but it honestly doesn't excite me too much - it doesn't seem that much better than just playing SMO and BotW on a TV or in handheld mode to me. Plus from what I've seen, the way the VR goggles are held looks...uncomfortable. I'd hate to be all negative, but those are just my two cents.
Re: Nintendo Adds Three New Games To The Switch Online NES Library This Month
@NotTelevision Yeah, it doesn't seem like Konami's NES games would be coming. I don't even think any Mega Man games would be available either, since Legacy Collection is a thing on Switch.
That would be a nice surprise if they did announce SNES games for Switch Online, not gonna lie. It may not necessarily take the world by storm, but it would certainly make the service a bit better. Wouldn't it be nice if they included SNES games alongside NES when Switch Online came out, though?
Re: Nintendo Adds Three New Games To The Switch Online NES Library This Month
Not a bad selection of games this month, but it seems like they're slowly running out of NES games to throw into NSO. If I worked at Nintendo, I would've at least put in SNES, Game Boy, and GBA games to beef up NSO's retro game catalog. From my understanding, they shouldn't be too hard to emulate, especially when you take Virtual Console into consideration.
Re: Video: Hmm, This Nintendo Direct Presentation Sure Is Suspicious
Can't wait for The Real Housewives of New County & Knuckles!
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life eShop Selects - March 2019
Out of all the choices in the poll, Blaster Master Zero 2 is the only one I got and I loved it. Just beat it yesterday too!
Re: Did Best Buy Leak Joker's Render For Smash Bros. Ultimate Ahead Of Schedule?
Looks legitimate. I'd love to see Joker in action soon.
Re: Sega Mega Drive Mini Launches Worldwide This September
Hey Sega, Sonic 3 & Knuckles will be on the Genesis Mini, right?
Re: Sega Announces Mario & Sonic At The Tokyo 2020 Olympics For Nintendo Switch
I thought they were done with the Mario & Sonic Olympic games. Hopefully this one's good
Re: Review: Blaster Master Zero 2 - Pure, Retro Platforming Goodness At Its Finest
Awesome game IMO - it's just as good as the first one! I highly recommend both BMZ1 and 2. Inti Creates really knows how to make retro-styled games
Re: This 3D Model Of Super Mario World Is Breathtakingly Beautiful
Looks amazing. Awesome job, Matt!
Re: Super Mario Party Finally Gets Its First Update, But It's Far From Exciting
As good as Super Mario Party is, I agree that it could use some more boards. There's only 4 of them and I wish they were a tad more imaginative. Boards and minigames from past Mario Parties would be great!
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st March (North America)
Definitely getting Blaster Master Zero 2! Might get Final Fantasy VII sometime too
Re: Nintendo And Sony Shares Drop Following Google's Stadia Reveal
Not interested in the Stadia at all - I have plenty of consoles and my gaming laptop to keep me busy and I don't like the idea of streaming games. Plus, Google's really trying to cash in on every market imaginable, aren't they?
Re: Feature: The Best 2D Platformers On Nintendo Switch
@jobvd You have to have Switch Online to play them, though.
Anyway, I would LOVE to play Celeste one of these days! I wanna try out Monster Boy, as well. Out of all the games being shown, Sonic Mania is my favorite, but NSMBU and Mega Man 11 are solid games too. DKC:TF is fantastic, as well.
Re: Random: Child Holding Famicom Controller The Wrong Way Causes Outrage Online In Japan
This kid wants a challenge, that's why he's holding the controller upside-down.
Re: It's That Time Of Year Again, Happy MAR10 Day!
Gonna be playing Super Mario 3D World with my dad today. Maybe play some Mario Kart 8 Deluxe online matches, too. Happy Mario Day, everybody!
Re: The Mario Deals Just Keep Coming With Savings On Games And Switch Consoles In North America
Might get NSMBUD for that price. Sure wish it was physical but at least I'll get some coins
Re: Nintendo Download: 7th March (North America)
I'll just focus on my backlog instead
Re: Video: Mario Kart Wii Mod Doubles The Number Of Characters In Every Race
To quote Doc Brown, "Great Scott!"
Re: Nintendo Celebrates Mario Day With Lots Of Mario Game Discounts (North America)
"Will you be celebrating Mario Day?" Heck yeah, just look at my username
But yeah... these discounts are for games I own or don't really need. My Nintendo needs a serious makeover, give us some physical rewards!
@The_Pixel_King @MysticGengar Yes, I would love 3D World on Switch as well. Preferably a sequel but a port will do!
Re: Anniversary: Nintendo Switch Launched Two Years Ago Today
Happy 2nd Anniversary, Nintendo Switch! I still remember getting mine at Best Buy while it was finally in stock (along with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe), and later on I played some fantastic games like Super Mario Odyssey and Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Love how it's a home console/handheld hybrid, as well. Here's to more years of awesome Switch games!!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (March 2nd)
Been playing more of Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Just beat a couple of rare monsters!!! Once I beat it I might get the Torna expansion one of these days.
Re: First 4 Figures Teases Long-Awaited Mario And Yoshi Statue
I'd love to have it, but I have a feeling it will cost a fortune and a half.
Re: Nintendo Reveals Average Salary, Age And More Of Its Employees In Japan
Interesting to see, looks like they're having a good time working there!
Re: Feature: Things We’d Love To See In Super Mario Maker 2 On Switch
I would love a world map creator, too! I think it'd be sweet if they put in multiple playable characters like Luigi, Peach, Toad, Toadette, Rosalina, etc., as well as extra music tracks for each level players make (example being you can pick the Mario Circuit theme from Super Mario Kart for one of your levels). More power-ups would be cool too.
Re: Talking Point: Nintendo And Microsoft Working Together Isn't As Crazy As You Think
@HexagonSun Honestly, I agree with you. I really hope it doesn't hurt Nintendo too badly, especially since it's likely that Microsoft will still make consoles... I would imagine Microsoft would have to pay Nintendo royalty fees for having Xbox games streaming on Switch.
Re: Japanese My Nintendo Users Can Now Spend Points On Physical Yoshi Goodies
Wow, NoA really wants my platinum coins to expire...
Re: Random: Pokémon GO Player Arrested For Hitting Police Officer Who Interrupted His Game
Good thing I have zero interest in Pokemon Go
Re: Rumour: Microsoft Plans To Bring Xbox App And Game Pass To Nintendo Switch
Assuming it works well on Switch, this would be pretty cool if it turns out to be true. I don't have an Xbox One (I'm a Nintendo and PC/Steam guy) and I don't see myself buying it for like one or two exclusive games I'd be willing to play. Plus Ori and Cuphead are on Steam and I have them there.
Re: Reggie Fils-Aime Is Retiring After 15 Notable Years At Nintendo of America
Sayonara, Reggie. Thanks for your efforts!
Re: Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker Gets Two-Player Co-op And Paid DLC
For those of you living in the US, the DLC costs $5.99. Not too bad for a few stages and a bunch of bonus objectives.
Re: Tetris 99 Is A Free Battle Royale Tetris Game Launching On Switch Today (Yes, Really)
I'll give it a shot at some point. Nice to have if you have NSO
Re: Super Mario Maker 2 Confirmed For Switch, Launches This June
Very excited for this! Though like many others, I am wondering if it requires Switch Online to play other people's levels online. Sharing levels via local wireless would be nice too. Love the 3D World style too, I'm surprised they didn't announce a Switch port for that game.
Re: Activision Blizzard Lays Off Hundreds Despite "Record Year", A Far Cry From Nintendo's Caring Approach
Aw, boo-hoo, Activision didn't get their "full potential" so they gave their employees the boot. This is facepalm-worthy!
Re: Nintendo Direct To Air Tomorrow, Wednesday 13th February
All right, Big N... let's see what you got!
Re: Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s Journey Is One Of The Worst-Selling Mario Games To Date
I'll just stick with the DS version. Considering the 3DS is backwards compatible with DS games and it came out very late in its lifespan, not to mention it costs full price, there's no need to get the 3DS version. At least with Superstar Saga, it makes sense because there was no way to play GBA games on the 3DS (the ambassador program, sure, but Superstar Saga wasn't part of it).
Re: Team Waffles Wins Splatoon 2's Breakfast Battle Splatfest
That just made my day.
Re: Random: Waluigi Wins Nintendo's Official Valentine's Day Poll
Don't be sad, Mario... you're still my favorite character of all time!
Re: A New Nintendo Switch Bundle Is On The Way With A $35 eShop Credit Code Included
This is a good bundle, it's quite generous that they're giving buyers this much eShop credit right out of the box.
Re: Video: Watch Four Minutes Of Kirby In This Extra Epic Overview Trailer
I think I'll stick with the Wii version. Love this game, though!
Re: Nintendo Monitoring Smash Bros. Ultimate Save File Issues Linked To Piranha Plant
@AlternateButtons @Ttimer5 I have a physical copy and finished Classic Mode with Piranha Plant. Had no issues either. So far, so good, but I don't think I should use Piranha Plant too much or even go into All-Star Smash. I hope this gets fixed real soon!
Re: Get Discounts On Mario Party Games, Physical Kirby Goodies And More In North America
@ilikeike I agree also, there's quite a few Wii U games that made their way to Switch and they could really use a discount! Mario Kart 8 was the only Wii U exclusive game that I double dipped on Switch, because of the extra content and portability, not to mention it's one of my favorite Mario Kart games. I don't mind having Tropical Freeze, Captain Toad, and New Super Mario Bros. U on my Switch, but I'll likely wait until they have a decent price drop. The only thing I really like about My Nintendo are the gold coins you can use on the Switch eShop. Other than that, it's a step backwards from what Club Nintendo was, and that makes me sad.
Re: Random: People Are Trying To Flog Smash Ultimate Piranha Plant DLC Codes On eBay For $30
Even if I didn't get Piranha Plant for free, I would just get it on the eShop. But thanks for playing, eBay sellers.