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As a forty year old, it's surprising how nostalgic I can feel about some 14 years ago. Iwata's Nintendo was so whimsical. I remember having a routine when I woke up of making coffee and turning on the Wii to check the weather and browse the internet while I was walking up. Picking up my phone will never feel the same. Unfortunately, time only moves in one direction.

I would be satisfied with a remaster of Twin Snakes. If they want to remake a Metal Gear game for modern consoles, the MSX original and sequel would be the perfect choice. Well, if this is true, I doubt it's coming to Switch. I'm glad I own Twin Snakes for GameCube, because at this rate it will never see a remaster or rerelease.

One of the main reasons I keep my PS3 hooked up is for Metal Gear. It's funny. I bought it specifically for MGS 4 and it doesn't look like that is going anywhere else without a lot of work. I would gladly double dip on any MGS game for Switch to have it portably. My dream come true would be for a port of Twin Snakes. More Castlevania with all the GBA entrys would be nice too.

@Edu23XWiiU I totally agree that Snake Eater 3D is the best version of the game. I love being able to make my own camo with photos and crouch walk. It also uses the 3D effect really well.

As much as I would love to see a remaster of Twin Snakes, I'm kind of doubtful that it will ever happen. I would love to be proven wrong though. My dream collection for the Switch would have the two MSX games, Twin Snakes, Sons of Liberty, and Snake Eater. Of course, I would take any of the games at this point. Even as standalone eshop releases. Unfortunately, Konami seems content with leaving money on the table.

I really enjoyed my time with Phantom Hourglass when it released. At a time before touchscreen controls were commonplace, Phantom Hourglass felt really fresh and novel. The DS was such a different handheld than anything that came before it.

I had planned on getting into Monster Hunter Rise this week, but it just didn't click. Granted I have a lot going on, so I'll definitely give it another shot once things settle down. I just don't feel like learning such an intricate game right now.

I've been getting into the Metal Gear series again, as I hadn't played through any in many years and I'm tired of waiting for any Switch ports. At home I'm playing through Twin Snakes on my GameCube. I'm just about finished with it. I dug out my PS3 and the MGS legacy collection, so I'll start Sons of Liberty after I finish Twin Snakes.

Portably I'm playing Snake Eater 3D on my 3DS. I forgot how great the cutscenes look in 3D. This is my first time playing it on the small model New 3DS. It looks better than I remembered on the smaller screen.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!

Believe it or not, 3D All-stars has the best official version of Super Mario 64 since its original release. I have an Eon Super 64 and the original Super Mario 64 cartridge. The original has a lot of slow down that All-stars doesn't. The Wii/Wii U virtual console releases had a dimmed color palette and major input lag. All-stars was, in my opinion, as good as it gets for a simple remaster. First of all, it looks great. The higher resolution textures and UI, along with the vibrant original color scheme makes it look amazing. The input lag is nil on my television. It easily compares to playing the original cartridge on my N64 via the Eon Super 64. Of course, there is no substitute for the original N64 controller. This is mostly overcome by playing on the Switch for a while. I've collected all 120 stars twice over on All-stars. Nothing is impossible on All-stars. I never bothered collecting everything on the virtual console releases, as the input lag was too much. I'm sure that will vary depending on the television set. Still, I haven't had as much fun with Mario 64 outside of the original release.

I've only played the first one, but it's hard to recommend when there are so many other truly great 3D platformers on Switch. Only a hardcore fan of the genre is going to get anything out of it.

I've been stuck on playing nothing but 3D Mario games for the last week. I'm mainly playing 3D World, Sunshine, and I started a new game of Odyssey. I might get to Crash 4 this weekend, but I'm not always so good at predicting what I'll actually play. I'll also be watching Star Trek and reading Dostoyevsky. As always, there's always plenty to keep me occupied. Perhaps too much.

Have a great weekend everyone!

To this day, Mario 64 is still my all-time favorite game. I was a teenager when it came out and coming from 2D games, there was nothing like it. A major part of the challenge was just learning how to properly control Mario in the third dimension. Like all great Nintendo games, there were so many little secrets that made exploration so rewarding.

@MarioBrickLayer This is my second time through the All-stars version of Sunshine. I also still have the GameCube version that I used to play through regularly. Now, I don't think I could go back to the inverted camera. It's a great game no matter how you play it!

I took a break from Bowser's Fury to start a new game of Super Mario Sunshine during the week, but I'll probably go back to Bowser's Fury this weekend. I'm also slowly playing through DK64 and Diddy Kong Racing on N64 and Twilight Princess on Wii U.

Have a great weekend everyone!

This is potentially exciting news. TMNT was a big part of my childhood. I still have the original cartridges for the arcade game and Turtles in Time. If the new one is even close to being as good, it'll be an instant classic. As long as it comes to Switch, it's a day one purchase. Hopefully, it will get a physical release.

Now we need a sequel to the Simpsons arcade game. I would settle for the original, though.

I've still got about 30 shines to collect in Bowser's Fury. I'm about to finish MGS Twin Snakes on the GameCube. I've really been feeling like Zelda lately. I started new games of BotW and TP, so I'll be playing those, as well. I also started new games of Diddy Kong Racing and DK64 on my N64. Plenty to keep me busy.

Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

As someone who has put in well over 100 hours into 3D All-stars, I definitely got my money's worth. It was an anniversary collection. Nintendo obviously has other plans for the titles. Nintendo maybe a little overprotective of their IP, but it's understandable. It's their most valuable resource. If you really want these games in this specific collection, they're widely available. Limited time releases aren't anti consumer. Especially when they're announced from the beginning as being limited.

I have a soft spot for Zelda II. I still have the original NES cartridge, but I don't have the patience or time to beat it on the original format. I had it when I was a kid, but didn't actually beat it until the 3DS VC. The music is so iconic. If any Zelda game deserves a remake, it's that one. There's a really great game hidden under the archaic mechanics. It's amazing how well the first game holds up today in comparison.

I finally started Bowser's Fury this week. I'm very impressed. It feels very different from the other exploration based 3D Mario Games. There's also a big nod to Super Mario Sunshine, which I find pretty cool.

I'm still playing Metal Gear Solid: Twin Snakes on my GameCube when I'm off work. It's slow going, but it scratches the itch for MGS nicely.

I have a desire to play through the original Legend of Zelda with the original cartridge on my Retro USB AVS. I want to play through all the Zelda games this year, so I'll start with the NES original.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

I've been mostly playing Super Mario 3D World on Switch, with a little MGS Twin Snakes on my GameCube. I think I'll finally try out Bowser's Fury soon. Have a great weekend, everyone!

I got the Kaico hd adapter about 6 months ago and I love it. Unfortunately, I can't update it, but it's already using GCVideo 3.0, so I shouldn't have to replace it for a while. I find the artificial scanlines to be an absolute must for getting a decent picture. It's great to have all these adapters on the market.

I've been playing MGS Twin Snakes on my GameCube and Super Mario 3D World on Switch. I have 3D World on Wii U, but it's so nice to have this gem on the go. Have a great weekend, everyone!

@countzero I see your point, but I still think mobile would be a better platform than the Switch. Mobile isn't exactly a platform that has amazing controls for games, in general. Like I said in my previous comment, I would stick with the DS version.

I always thought Phantom Hourglass would be a perfect game for Nintendo to port to mobile. I don't see it working as well on Switch. It would be a great way to introduce the series to a new audience. I'll stick with the DS original, myself.

I wouldn't mind another 3D Yooka Laylee, myself. I would also love a spiritual successor to Goldeneye/Perfect Dark. The first Yooka Laylee might not be everyone's cup of tea, but it felt like a Rare N64 game. That was the point. The sequel felt like a true successor to the SNES DKC games. I can't wait to see what they'll do next.

I used to stand in line at the arcade to wait for my turn to play Street Fighter 2. There was a second monitor above the cabinet for watching matches. I mowed lawns for a summer to buy the SNES original. It's hard to believe it was so long ago. I count myself lucky to be part of that generation. It was a fun time to be a gamer.

Great article! It inspired me to fire up Super Mario Bros 2 on my Retro USB AVS. It's still a fantastic game. Super Mario Bros 2/USA was always my favorite 2D Mario. I still remember being so excited for its release. It was so different from the original in that it gave the player a lot of freedom to explore. I always felt that Super Mario 64 was a follow up in the amount of freedom it gave the player. I can't wait to play through 3D World again.

I enjoyed the article, Nintendo Life!

It's a shame that such a creative mind is leaving Nintendo. I love F-Zero and Starfox. Tingle was, by far, one of Nintendo's strangest characters. I hope Imamura's influence lives on in future releases.

Despite some misfires, Paper Mario is still a great series. Origami King was definitely a step in the right direction. Having just played through Thousand Year Door again, it's still the best in the series. I hope the next game will see the return of the classic turn based battles.

It's not my personal list, but they're all truly great games. SMB was my first console game and SMW was the first game I worked hard to 100%. I have good childhood memories attached to all of the older releases. SM2/USA will always be my favorite.

I'm intrigued. I have an Eon Super 64. It's not perfect, but works very well. If this truly delivers on its promise, I'll definitely pick one up. Ultimately though, I'd like to see Analog or some other company make an FPGA N64 clone.

I have the Wii U version, but I'm still really excited to pick this up on Switch. It's been a few years since I played the original and it'll be nice to play it again without having to wait for my days off to get into it. Bowser's Fury sounds like a really nice bonus.

The Switch is such a great product. It's everything the Vita should have been, plus Nintendo's stellar first party support. I couldn't go back to tethered consoles after having this much freedom with how I play. I hope they keep this model going for years to come.

I'm playing Resident Evil 2 on N64 and Resident Evil Remake on Switch. I just got into Disaster Report 4 on Switch and it's really grabbed ahold of me. I've never played anything quite like it. I'm not sure how much I'll be playing anything else for a little while.

My Wii U is hooked up, but I still want all my favorite games ported to Switch. I have much more time to play Switch over Wii U. I hope Wind Waker and Twilight Princess are brought over to Switch soon.

For years, Super Mario 64 has been my go to game when I just want to be comforted. It means a lot to me to finally have it on Switch.

I like them all, but ultimately the charcoal grey is my favorite. I still have one hooked up via an Eon Super 64 adapter. I have a lot of nostalgia for the N64. It was the first console I bought myself as a young adult. I'm over the whole mini plug and play console fad, but I would still jump at an N64 mini.

I replay 3D Land often. It's my favorite 3DS game. I can't imagine playing it without the 3D effect, so I don't know how I would feel about a remake. The whole game revolved around stereoscopic 3D. It's still a joy to play and I would honestly rank it a little higher than 3D World. It looks great with the New 3DS super stable 3D. This article makes me want to play through it again.

I'm a huge Star Trek fan. I'm sick and in quarantine right now and binge watching TNG and DS9 for the millionth time.

Unfortunately, I haven't played a good Start Trek game. The 25 anniversary NES game was okay when I was a kid, but doesn't really hold up well today.

I've thought about buying Bridge Crew for my Oculus Quest but I'm a little put off by it being multiplayer only. I wish it had a single player campaign.

I could see Star Trek doing well as a point and click adventure, so hopefully we'll finally see a great game that lives up to my favorite television series.

I love Hat in Time. This looks like it's going to be another great 3D platformer. There's been so many great 3D platformers on Switch. The more, the merrier.

This is a pretty decent addition to NSO. I'm glad we finally have the complete DKC trilogy. I'm not familiar with the others, but most of them look interesting. It would have been nice to have more than one NES game, but it looks like we're getting a good one. I hope we end up getting Shadowgate, Deja vu, and Uninvited.

I'm honestly relieved these aren't being offered in the United States. I would feel compelled to go to Burger King otherwise.

I used to love going to stores like this one. Unfortunately, there hasn't been one in my area in a long time. I wouldn't go right now anyway. I work with high risk clients, so it would be irresponsible to unnecessarily expose myself to covid. I'm just glad online shops like DK Oldies exist.

I still play the original two on my N64 with an Eon Super 64 adapter. I would love it they were ported over to Switch. No fancy remake required. Whatever happens with the series, I hope it makes it to the Switch/current Nintendo system. That's where it would be most appreciated.

In the meantime, I've really enjoyed Yooka Laylee. Both games are fantastic and definitely give the BK vibe.

This is such a great time to be a fan of 3D Mario games. I'll happily double dip to be able to play this fantastic game anywhere.

@NintendoPete I'm probably about halfway through chapter 8. At least I think so. It's been several years since the last time I played through it. It's slow going since I only get a chance to play on my days off. I always had good feelings about TYD, but I forgot just how great it actually is. As far as Paper Mario goes, it was the perfect storm.

@NintendoPete Funny. I'm about to finish TYD on my GameCube via Kaico HDMI adapter. I'm playing on a 50inch 4k TV and the game still looks great.

My favorite way to play SMB is on my RetroUSB AVS with the classic NES cartridge and Advantage joystick. Until you've seen NES games run in HD on an FPGA system, you really don't know what you're missing. It puts software emulation to shame.

I have so many versions of SMB.

NES, SNES (Allstars), Gameboy Color, GBA, GameCube (Animal Crossing), Wii VC, 3DS VC, Wii U VC, NSO, SMB Game and Watch

Obviously, I'm a sucker for the game. It is a classic, after all.

I honestly think this is being blown out of proportion. I won't be surprised if Nintendo sells the Allstars games individually or adds them to NSO. It's just limited as a collection. Nintendo may want to develop Mario 35 into a full fat retail game, depending on how it preformed. The game and watch was always going to be limited. It's a celebratory collectors item. A Wii U game getting it's online multiplayer shut down isn't surprising. There's already a sequel being supported. I really don't see anything to be upset about. Personally, I'm hoping there will be a similar celebration for Zelda.

My Wii U will remain hooked up even though so many of it's exclusive games have been rereleased on the Switch. It's one of the best, if not the best systems for local multiplayer. Add Wii backwards compatibility and the virtual console and there's still plenty of life in Nintendo's most under appreciated home console.

This is excellent news! With this update, the Switch version of Sunshine is now the definitive version. I guess I won't be playing my GameCube copy anymore.