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Just updated my copy of Turok from 2.0.3 to 2.0.4 — thanks for the heads-up!

I need to stop buying new games and just play NSO games. So many gems here, many of which I never got around to playing or finishing when they were new.

@Dm9982 I just tried updating my copy of Timespinners, and it said no update was available, with v1.0.2 still being the latest. The eShop listing says, "Update 08/05/2025: Previously identified issues have been resolved with an update." So this fix might be old news!

I'm relieved to see Dragon Warrior IV — one of the greatest RPGs of all time — getting its due.

Some of my own candidates that weren't listed:

Archon
Adventure Island
Adventure of Lolo
Battletoads
Cobra Triangle
Crystalis
Double Dragon II
Excitebike
Final Fantasy
Ghosts 'n Goblins
Life Force
Maniac Mansion
Metal Gear
Rad Racer
Rygar
Strider

"this bumps the firmware up"

Firmware? 🤔

Do a barrel roll!

@J-Fox It was a dial-up modem that would make matches and then connect you directly. Weaponlord was the first game designed with XBAND in mind, IIRC. Other games, like Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat, and Super Mario Kart, were reverse-engineered by XBAND developers at Catapult to work as well.

More details on GameFAQs!

I wonder if it'll go on sale in the next 24–36 hours? 🤔

"independant"

@FantasiaWHT Same. It's a stylistic choice, and all the more power to those who appreciate this aesthetic… but it's not for me.

… Does he know you can borrow games from the library? For FREE?

Would setting HDR to "Compatible Software Only" help address Digital Foundry's concerns?

Pored, not poured.

I'd like a case that has an interior zippered pocket for accessories (USB cables, Joy Con straps, etc.). None of these appear to fit the bill. Any recommendations?

EDIT: The comment just above mine points to Satisfye, which looks like it has everything I need! Thanks!

Thank you for sharing this wonderful story. 🫶🏼

I don't know if the limitation is my laptop, or my eyes, but… I honestly cannot see any difference between the two. 👀

The pedant in me really wishes they'd get the timezone right. It's 12am EDT / 9pm PDT, not EST/PST.

Thank goodness Game Informer is back.

Having never played a Hitman game before, I was relieved to learn "Fire 47 Suit" is a reference to him being Agent 47, and not an obsequious reference to a different 47th person.

Reporting live from the line at my local GameStop!

Y'all sure do reckon a lot!

I'd love a non-Amazon, non-scalper alternative to buy the game in the USA. Is Play Asia it?

This past week, I finished both Ori and the Will of the Wisps, as well as Pine. Not sure what to start next… maybe Downwell, or Metroid Prime Remastered?

"The GameCube library is exclusive to Switch 2"

Not really.

The GameCube library is also on the GameCube. 😇

Four years after I bought it, I've finally started Ori and the Will of the Wisps!

This month I bought both the Super Famicom and the Apple TV versions. But I'd much rather play it on my Switch!

Will Woz get royalties?

I don't need more games; I need more time for the games I already have.

I was surprised that all the filters were on by default; the very first game I searched for (Lake) wasn't found because it contains romance. Seems like filters should be opt-in rather than opt-out?

Dunno about the other games, but I played Master Spy when it released on Steam nine years, and I genuinely enjoyed it.

"Remember, you can filter the following table by game name, discount or price by selecting the relevant column head."

That's sorting, not filtering. Still useful, though!

How does it compare with the 2020 Switch game A Fold Apart?

DQ7 was meh, but DQ8 was fantastic — and the 3DS version appears to have two new playable characters?!

How does the music integrate into the gameplay, other than being "integral to the overall mood of the levels"?

Every time I see the word "Racer" in a Wii download, I think it's going to be Uniracers.

The product's Web site says, "Today THQ announced Worms Battle Islands for Wii. Worms Battle Islands is a turn-based strategy game that allows players to battle across 6 unique and custom designed levels as they take control of and customize their islands."

Six levels?

I played a ton of F-Zero 64 in college, to the point where I would always come in first. I set a new challenge of seeing how many fellow racers I could destroy before crossing the finish line. The best score was coming in first out of one.

Somehow, I have almost no memories of the GameCube sequel. I'll have to revisit it this evening. Thanks for the motivation!

Oh, hey -- the game's creator published a free Game Boy ROM version of Another World. Slick!

I loved this game and was disappointed by how short it was and at how inaccessible the sequel was. The original is available for Windows at GOG.com, but I'll probably never get to play Heart of the Alien.

I remember spending hours grinding on the convoy levels so I could afford the best equipment. It was worth it,

I loved Mario Clash, but I find it hard to believe that the Virtual Boy would've taken off if given a chance or more time.

Was there a content-based reason why this game was deemed unacceptable for Western audiences?

The link at the top of the article is broken. bit_trip_runner should be bittrip_runner

Linky no worky. Seems like it should be this:

http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/action/projectneedlemouse/news.html?sid=6249445&tag=topslot;title;1&mode=previews

A great game, but I'm pretty sure the SNES port lacked levels found in the arcade original, which was a major bummer.

Ever notice how many "mixed bags" are in WiiWare?

In the topdown stages, I could never see around the hero's head. Too big!

My brother and I spent a summer playing this game's battle mode. I thin the final count was 300 to 200.

Sounds like DCSquares, a Mac/Windows/Dreamcast/iPhone game.

One of the best books about video game history. Good enough for me to own two copies... (not sure how that happened.)