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Never got the game but I did play the global testpunch a few times. It was pretty fun for a while, but I guess it didn't quite click with me the same way that, say, Smash Bros. did. Would've been cool if there was a story mode like others mentioned - I kinda wish there was a bit more to it.

I'd want Super Mario 64, Sunshine, Galaxy, and Galaxy 2 - Super Mario 3D All-Stars, if you will. All the extras from SM64 DS would be welcome, but I'd still be happy with just the N64 original being remade along with the others I've mentioned.

I won't mind seeing a compilation of NSMB 1, Wii, and 2 (the latter of which having all the Coin Rush DLC levels), as well as a Super Mario 3D World port to Switch. It'd also be cool to see Super Mario Land 1 and 2 have the same treatment as the Link's Awakening remake.

10 out of 10 here! That educated guess of mine in that N64 question really paid off

I have the New 3DS version so I think I'll stick with that. It's cool that it's on Switch and that it has a new scenario, but I don't feel like paying $60 for it.

Ten years! Man, I feel like it hasn't been that long since SMG2's launch. I remember picking up my preordered copy at GameStop - this was the first Mario platformer that I had preordered. Of course, I loved every second of it. I think I'll replay it today

Got a 9 out of 10 here. The number of Switch games kinda got me lol.

It's finally downloaded!!!!!

@Bondi_Surfer Okay, Officer Barbrady.

Okay, now I'm getting somewhere. It says "4 minutes remaining" by the time I post this.

@pitchblack I just tried again. No luck for me either.

@WoomyNNYes @Averagewriter Yeah you guys are probably right. It's gotta be the current traffic. FYI I'm on the east coast. Guess I'll try again periodically.

I can't download the update either. Although it says they're doing maintenance, I checked their network status and it says it's normal for some reason. Maybe try again tomorrow?

Glad to hear that Nintendo's taking action...the Coronavirus is no joke. I hope that employee feels better soon!

To celebrate my favorite Nintendo hero of all time, I think I'll play some Super Mario Maker 2 and/or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tonight. Happy Mario Day, everyone!

@IronMan30 Wow, your son's lucky! Tell him that one of Nintendo Life's biggest Mario fans wish him a super-happy birthday.

Is it March 20th yet?

Just booked my trip Now all I have to do is wait until release day!

The dock and carrying case look adorable! Although I'm content with my red joy-cons, I really like those joy-con colors too.

Seems like it sold out while I was sleeping. This is beyond annoying... like the others said, how hard is it to keep these controllers in stock??? I really, really, really wanted one of them. I wish they would at least let us special-order the SNES Switch controller while they're sold out, that would've been nice. I might have to resort to an alternative...

Not gonna get my hopes up too high, I think I'll wait until Big N says something about them. A new 2D Metroid is always welcome in my eyes, but I would be especially excited if the next Paper Mario is more along the lines of 64 and TTYD. I really don't want another Sticker Star rehash...

I'll be playing some more Astral Chain, and I just got Tokyo Mirage Sessions so I'll be playing that too. I'll be playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for that online tournament going on (though I probably won't win the gold coins, lol). I've recently been getting in a Smash Bros. mood so maybe I'll fit in some Smash Ultimate matches too!

Dang it...I was really hoping for a regular Nintendo Direct. Too bad.

@SMW You and me both! I'd rather that Rare Replay comes to either PC or Switch too, because I don't feel like buying an Xbox One just for that. Plus with us having a PC of some kind and with games like Ori and Halo TMCC now on Steam, there's not much reason to buy an X1 these days.

I have a Switch and a gaming laptop that can run just about anything these days. That combo has been working great for me. Never got either a PS4 or an X1.

It's looking great! Love the group photo at the beginning

I'll save up for New Horizons instead.

Here are my favorite/best games of the past decade. They're just in a chronological order!

Super Mario Galaxy 2
Donkey Kong Country Returns (3D)
Kirby's Epic Yarn
Sonic Colors
Sonic Generations
Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Super Mario 3D World
Animal Crossing: New Leaf
Pikmin 3
Mario Kart 8 (Deluxe)
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Shovel Knight
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
Super Mario Maker (both 1 and 2)
Xenoblade Chronicles 1, X, and 2
Super Mario Odyssey
Sonic Mania (Plus)
Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Celeste
Hollow Knight

The one I'm most excited for is Animal Crossing: New Horizons. I'm also pumped for Metroid Prime 4 and Breath of the Wild 2, but I don't think they'll get released next year.

I would love a sequel to either Super Mario 3D World or Odyssey if that ever happens! Either that, or a DLC pack for Super Mario Maker 2 with more game styles.

@retro_player_22 Yeah you're probably right. Sega wasn't mentioned anywhere here so it could very well be the arcade versions.

Cool to hear, I've heard of a good chunk of these games before (on the Genesis/Mega Drive, at least).

@KitsuneNight Agreed. I better see "All your base are belong to us" when I start up Zero Wing!!!

Yep, there's no stopping MK8D!

Can't wait for the update. Everything looks great! I'm most excited for the Dash Panels and the Master Sword. For those of us waiting for a Zelda Maker, this is the closest thing we're getting!

Think I'll play some Super Mario Maker 2 this weekend. Wanna put more time into Xenoblade Chronicles X so I'll be playing that, too. Still need to finish the Dragon Quest XI demo, as well!

This is some rad artwork. Awesome find!

I didn't expect a WCW game of all things, to be the best-selling 3rd party N64 game. Then again, I did play one of the N64 wrestling games at a relative's house long ago. Perhaps that one was it.

Anyway, loved Sonic Adventure 2 Battle as a kid, and I still do. It was the first Sonic game I ever had, given that I never had a Sega console growing up. Out of all the 3D Sonic games I've played, this one's probably my favorite. Sure it ain't perfect, but I like a lot of the levels, the soundtrack is awesome, and it has a great multiplayer mode. The Sonic and Shadow levels are the best for sure, but I also like blasting enemies with Tails and Eggman. Good times. Wouldn't mind seeing SA2 on the Switch!

I should put more time into Mario + Rabbids one of these days. From what I've played, I like it.

Man, I was only 2 when this game came out. Happy 25th, DKC! Still a great game today.

I've just been seeing videos of the Sonic 3 prototype! I wonder if the Sonic Mania dev team somehow got a hold of it.

Kind of a pointless list, honestly... the top 3 are the ones I'd actually play and enjoy, while the others look like rubbish.

I'll try to put more time into Luigi's Mansion 3 this weekend. I've recently been playing Newer Super Mario Bros. Wii, as well, so I'll probably play that one too. Yeah, the latter is a full-on mod for NSMBW, but it's a great one! I love a good Mario game...even if Nintendo had nothing to do with it

Well it's no Mario Kart 8, that's for sure. lol

Out of those three, I just have Mega Man 11 for the Switch. Congrats to the Blue Bomber! Perhaps we'll get Mega Man 12 in a year or two?

These are solid deals, not gonna lie. I'd imagine that if the newer Switch model was included, it might be like $20 more or so.

I'd feel sorry for those potential poor souls who got the one with the bad sound. This is exactly why I got the real version at launch.

I want them

(Okay, here's more text. Happy now, Nintendo Life?)

Awesome to hear. That massive character roster really helped, I bet!

The 3DS sure is stable, all right.

...Yeah, I got nothing. XD

I own all seven of Nintendo's home consoles, and I have some of the handhelds. (In particular, I have the original Game Boy Advance, an NES-themed GBA SP, and a red New 3DS XL.) I had a Game Boy Color and a DS Lite, but I lost them a long time ago. I do have the original DS, but it went bust. Oh, and I own the NES and SNES Classics too, as well as the Game & Watch Ball repro from Club Nintendo. Safe to say that I have no shortage of Nintendo stuff in my household. lol

Now all they have to do is reach a billion!

I'll stick with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, thank you.

I like the Mario and Peach ones

That's a cool find. Reminds me of those old pinball toys, only it's a heck of a lot smaller.

@WiltonRoots The framerate is exactly the same as that of real life.

Can't wait to see what they are. I'll be especially excited if they make a 2D Mario game for Switch that's more unique compared to the NSMB games. After all, the Switch just got a port of NSMBU so it makes sense that they'd give 2D Mario a brand new direction!

As for 3D Mario, I enjoy all the 3D Mario games so I'll always be pumped for the next one, be it Galaxy 3, 3D World 2, Odyssey 2, or something else.

Really sad to hear, that BiS re-release must have really done them in. Hopefully Nintendo will get another developer to continue the Mario & Luigi series.