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No mention of World of Final Fantasy?

I got 13/15. The last one was a pure guess and if I knew how to measure with the imperial system I would have gotten the character height correct.

@Joeynator3000 Version 2.0 was when the Torna expansion was added.

@DownRightSam My thoughts exactly. I almost preordered it today until I realised it was nearly thrice the price of the eShop version. Going to pass on this one I believe.

I'm happy to hear that the controls are button based this time. I bought the first game but I could not play it because I'm left-handed and I'm unable to hold the stylus with my right hand, at least not comfortably or as precisely as I'd want to for a video game. I might give this one a try.

The same thing happened for Liberation Maiden. I really liked it but after one level I decided it was too hard to control.

I sent my Wii U Gamepad for replacement last year (left joystick was not playing nice) and the usual price for that repair is 100$ (CAD). I got it for half-price since a was a loyal customer!

XenobladeX The Secret File - Art of Mira
http://xenoblade.wikia.com/wiki/Xenoblade_X:_The_Secret_File

Very comprehensive book about the art of Xenoblade Chronicles X. Even if it's in Japanese, I simply enjoy looking at the pictures...

Not worth the price in my opinion. I got a nice 128 GB card for 47$ (CAD) when I bought my Switch last month and I'm quite happy with it.
I prefer physical games when possible so I likely won't fill that 128 GB soon...

@Jayvir I think the save from the disc version will be used with the downloaded VC version.

I bought Metroid Prime Trilogy when it came out last year and I had the physical version too. If I recall correctly I was able to use my save. I may be wrong, though...

The best thing about this digital version is to finally being able to play off-TV without the need of a Wiimote and Classic Controller. Come on, how hard can it be to support the GamePad as a Classic Controller when in Wii mode? At least this digital version allows it.

@faint Sure, but at least it's a great start!

@ericwithcheese2 One of my favourites is The New Tetris on Nintendo 64. The 4x4 blocks features is really interesting and add a new layer to the game.

I'm still waiting for the Bravely Default concert to cross some ocean...

@Haz The problem is that my 9.99$ I earned in local currency from my job in Canada has less value than the 9.99$ in local currency one earns from his job in the United States, yet my salary didn't increase because the exchange rate went up (from a Canadian perspective). Since we are buying the same product, it should make sense that we pay the same price, in local currency, hence the complaints.

I understand that people on the other end (the seller) want to receive more money from the customers so they adjust prices for currencies evaluated below their main currency (usually USD). Still, it's a losing situation for Canadian customers.

This situation prevented me from buying a lot of things online in the recent months. In particular, a PS4, just after the price went up 50$ in early 2014. That and the fact that the PS4 didn't have any interesting games (for me at least) at that time.

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That being said, I'll still get the Canadian-price-inflated Metroid Prime Trilogy today!

I have one code left for NA region
A070AEG52XSMNCFH
Enjoy!

1. Xenoblade X in 2015 (can't come soon enough)
2. Xenoblade on the GamePad in Wii mode (too bad we can't use the GamePad buttons in place of a Wii Classic Controller)
3. Mario Kart 8 and other local multiplayer games, always fun with friends/family.
4. Hyrule Warriors is way more fun than I expected
5. Did I mention Xenoblade?

Sure, some eShop games are really interesting and add value to the package, but they are unlikely to be the main reason one buys the console. I'm currently not un-enjoying Unepic and SteamWorld Dig, and I've yet to buy Shovel Knight (shame on me! I can't decide whether to buy it on 3DS or WiiU). Toki Tori 2 and Mutant Mudds are great games too. Trine 2 is nice, especially if you can find 2 other players.

Like others said, some areas are lacking, but I prefer to enjoy the things we have now rather than complain on what is missing.

@Pahvi I would get the WiiU version first if you have the deluxe system. That way you'll have more points added to your deluxe promotion.

@Akera099 Because, as I said, that would be an ad from Québec, where we have ESRB ratings and speak French.

The combination of French and ESRB ratings tell me it's more an image from Québec and not France, since they use PEGI ratings in Europe.

I have fond memories of playing Forsaken with some friends too.

Super Little Acorns 3D Turbo... Why are all games going on discount just after I buy them... Great game though!

The time is off by 1 hour for the eastern coast. "3 p.m. PDT" translates to 18h EDT, not 17h.

@Godot: Actually, it's three words.

@Koto: Apparently, but the part at the beginning seems new to me...

Montréal! I'm reserving my places NOW!

The Team Teamwork link has two errors in it...

Otherwise, great podcast Jon!
I've been following you since you went weekly at year's start and I listened to all the previous podcasts as well. I've discovered quite a bit of good music since then. Thanks a lot. Keep up the good work.

The trailer music reminds me of Henry Hatsworth and the Puzzling Adventure.

My first Metroid game was the NES one. My brother borrowed it from a friend and we tried navigating the world without getting lost... What an ordeal!

I haven't really touched Metroid again until the release of Super Metroid. It brought distant memories of the first game while creating strong new ones at the same time. I really got immersed in this world and I still keep replaying Super Metroid once in a while.

After another long hiatus in Metroid playing (save for Mother Brain beating in Super Metroid), I rediscovered the series years after the first two Primes got released, but before the third. I mostly played PC games in the ten years after Super Metroid (I never had a N64, nor a Gamecube, I played Nintendo games at my friends' houses). One dear friend of mine heard of my Super Metroid crave and offered me Metroid Prime for my birthday (or was it Christmas...). I really liked it but the change from 2D to 3D bothered me at first, as I was a SNES-era purist. I slowly got accustomed to it though and I think the change was brilliant.

I almost played all Metroid games to date, except for Return of Samus (3DS VC release for the win) and both DS games. I bought Trilogy even if I had the first two in Gamecube version and Other M just after release and I liked them all.

Metroid is by far my favorite game series. I really hope a new 2D game will release soon, in the same vein of Fusion but with more sequence breaking. This it what keeps me replaying Super Metroid. While I liked the story of Fusion or Other M, the linearity bothered me. I find that it removed a lot of replayability.

I downloaded it on day one (or two). Is it quite a good game and the puzzle are sometimes very hard and require multiple restarts to complete. The only complain I have would be the price of the additional worlds. 500 points for one world, when you have 6 bundled with the game (at 800) seems overpriced.

I saw a price drop for 3DS at Wal-Mart this weekend... for 199$! Too bad I already have a 3DS because I could've paid a lot less for the unit and still register before August 12th to benefit form the Ambassador program.

Check your local shops, some might preempt the official price drop by Nintendo.

I contacted Cosmonaut Games about the bugs preventing to get some small treasures, and they responded by offering me a free game. They also said that, using their own words, "we are not sure if we will be able to release a new update in order to correct this bug". I honestly wonder what could prevent them in doing so, as Nicalis released a patch for Cave Story on WiiWare...

That said, it is unfortunate the only choices I have for my free game are Inkub and 5 Spots Party. Nevertheless, free is free and I won't complain! I will take 5 Spots Party hoping to enjoy it with my 3 years old son.