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I know the sequel was not developed by HAL, but it would be neat to see Balloon Kid added to the NSO Game Boy app.

It is just a render, but the buttons look a little too purple.

They should come with a red tie. 😉

@Duncanballs Agreed. One theory is the dock will have some power to stream games to the TV with the Switch undocked. 🤞

The final evolution of the Wii U. 😊

@LimitedPower @Anti-Matter Tomodachi Life 2 could also just be made for a single screen system. 😉

My daughter loves the original game. ❤️

As the article acknowledges, it seems like a lot of weight for a USB port (even with the plastic supports).

@kevinm360 This is true. The Wii U and 3DS did have eShops and a Nintendo Selects range.

Maybe Switch games will eventually be brought back as budget titles after we get the Switch 2. 🤞

EDIT: However, Nintendo is in a much different business position with the Switch. The Wii U needed all the life support it could get. For example, the Wii U got Metroid Prime Trilogy (Wii) for $20 on the eShop.

Vouchers are a good deal, but a bit of a clunky system. Just simplify it by giving a discount on digital titles for NSO subscribers.

@rjejr Players Choice and Nintendo Selects were a way to bring back old games to the retail shelves. With the eShop, this is no longer needed.

However, they should give permanent discounts to some of their older titles on the eShop (e.g. Link’s Awakening, ARMS, 1-2 Switch, Yoshi’s Crafted World, Mario Maker 2, Origami King).

The good news? Game Builder Garage was always $30. 😊

I forgot to vote for it, but I got the Tetris 99 DKC Returns theme last night.

@IOI Agreed! And NSO is missing Instruction manual scans.

EDIT: I would legit read way more instruction manuals on NSO than games actually played.

I am ready for some Peach Pickleball! 💯

Is Pickleball big in Japan (yet)?

The theme looks good. The background is dark enough to not blend in with the pieces. You can easily see the gaps with a quick glance.

Mario Day leaks. 😉

Nice! Already listening to it. 😊

I unironically want them to add Captain Lou Albano: “ Do the Mario! Swing your arms from side to side…”.

The old instruction manuals are part of the gaming experience that are missing from NSO. And a lost art. They should include scans that we can view and admire in full detail on our TVs.

I like the Music app.

@Friendly This!

According to Wikipedia, Special Themes 1-10, 12, and 17 are the only past themes available for purchase with tickets.

DKC Returns will be the 37th special theme. Like you said, they should just make them all available. 💯

People would also play it more in order to earn the tickets needed to get the themes that they missed.

I know people like it when lesser known games are added to NSO, but I am glad they are adding popular 1st party titles like this one.

@Coalescence Yup! DK 64 and DK ‘94. 😊

1. The Mario Movie
2. Mario vs DK
3. DKC Returns
4. DK section at Universal.

As others have said, all signs point to more DK games. 😊

Try before you buy. Much better for parents whose kids are curious about the game.

Thank you Mario!

But our Direct is in another castle!

Yars Rising is fun. 😊

Keep the updates coming! Along with updates to NSO Console Apps, please. 😊

The Ending theme is the best! 😊❤️

I love number 4! 🤣🤣🤣

I thought something similar. Now everyone can accidentally take screen shots.

They have successfully released DKC Returns three times. Now they are free to release Yoshi’s Wooly World a 3rd time. 😊

I am still partial to Switch-Tooie. 😉

@Znake Good points! They have released DKC Returns three times. Now they can release Yoshi’s Wooly World a 3rd time. 😊

I always thought Samus Returns and Link Between Worlds were the mostly likely 3DS games to get ported to Switch.

I don’t think it will be announced, but one of the largest holes in the Switch library is the Disney Afternoon Collection. 😢

@konicstar Chibi-Robo! HD? A new Rhythm Heaven? Either of those would be the highlight of the Direct for me! 😊

As others have said, they should reduce the amount of plastic used. I think the size of a deck of cards, but thinner. Still large enough to not easily get lost. And large enough for some box art.

EDIT: Though, I do wonder if the larger cases make them harder to steal.

I just bought the first one on sale. Looking forward to it. 😊

Now for my frequent petition to get Donkey Kong ‘94 on the Game Boy app.

A lot of N64 games haven’t aged well, but this one looks pretty good. 😊

Speaking of manuals, I wish the NSO games included instruction manual scans. Or QR codes that linked to official scans (like they did for the NES and SNES mini consoles).

I voted GC, but Game Boy is a close second!

So many good ones!

Great review Jess! 😊

DKCR HD is $45 on Woot right now (in the States). 😊

@Gryffin Lego City Undercover is one of my favorite LEGO games. The story includes a lot of funny parodies.

There are several racing missions and challenges, but individual levels are played like more traditional LEGO games (platforming as a character).

Lego City Undercover is basically an open world racer with missions.

@Zaruboggan With all the Tour City tracks, I thought for sure we would have gotten a New Donk City track!

Like Heists and Story-Hub world, I would like to see a story mode with missions

@MrCarlos46 Yeah, should be non-transferable.

It may be difficult, but this should be fixed.

Great!

Music App update rate > NSO Console update rate 😝

We want it all, Nintendo! 😊

It is really nice that touchscreen support has been added. However, reviewers can only review what is in the game at launch. Most review scores won’t reflect this update.

Similar thing when Nintendo released Mario Golf with announced expansions. Reviewers can note that DLC is coming, but can only review what is there at launch.

I’ll be playing other games too, but I have had a lot of fun with Clubhouse Games recently. 😊

EDIT: Not sure how much exposure Cribbage has in Japan, but I wish Clubhouse Games had included Cribbage.