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I picked HG/SS because it's a great remake, but it could have been G/S too. My favorite generation by far. It's like two games in one <3

@ricklongo That review will be coming in the next couple of days. Sorry it's taken so long!

@TylerTreese I wouldn't mind if it was occasional, but it is absolutely unrelenting. I know there's going to be a patch, but this trend in gaming — products being released half-baked and then getting put back in the oven a couple minutes at a time — needs to stop.

There are few games that have gripped me like Super Smash Bros. Melee. I love the Wii U version, but I can't get into it as much as when I was ten years old and at the peak of my Nintendo fanaticism.

@Pete41608 No problem! Actually, this set of videos has even more detail about Iwata's early years as a developer (and, would you believe it, a gamer!) — poor guy has a hell of a sore throat, though.

Iwata talked about this rivalry in a few of his GDC keynotes; it actually helped form some of his most solid philosophies on game development at Nintendo. Iwata had quite the chip on his shoulder when he was younger, and thought his genius programming would guarantee his software higher sales than that of Miyamoto. He goes on to describe the "painful lesson" of Miyamoto's software outselling his by an enormous margin, and how it helped him identify that technology alone is not enough to make a good game.

Totally worth checking out, especially to see Iwata laughing. It's infectious.

Cynicism at its most profound.

@Turbo857 Tier lists take a long time to compile, so that's more a credit to the number of characters in the game than its balance.

As for the casual vs. pro garbage, both sides have their share of infantile whiners who are insecure about the way they play the game and feel the need to get defensive every time it comes up in conversation. Play what you like, how you like it, with no reservations. Stop telling others how best to enjoy their entertainment.

Blah blah blah games were better in my day... sips tea and looks down on the plebs from my ivory tower

@BearClaus I would agree, except I believe that developers who truly enjoy making games always try to bring something of their own to the table. This doesn't guarantee their game will be a masterpiece, but they try nevertheless. With this recent influx of shovelware, I feel there's absolutely no effort involved at all. These are, at best, C-grade homework assignments from a beginner's class in game design.

I firmly believe that the worst game driven by passion will always be more interesting than the best cynical cash-in. At least then you're given the opportunity to wonder what motivated the creation. Here, I know pretty much exactly what motivated it — the need for attention and the chance to make a quick buck off of someone else's idea.

Now here's a project that could be less candid...

Checked Villager price 4 hours ago, $24.99 new. Checked Villager price just now, $34.99 new.

Hoo boy.

@ThomasBW84 Just a heads up, the link that's supposed to lead to the legless Peach article actually leads to the dual-wielding Samus article.

"Legless Peach" is something I never thought I'd have to type before.

@FantasiaWHT Because the war ended fifteen years ago?

BOSTON! <3 Also, to anyone concerned about their area not being listed, they add new dates sometimes. Keep an eye on it!

@ikki5 That's not true at all. The PS4 is the best-selling console in the US by a long shot.

@NodesforNoids Oh my God.

@TeeJay Yeah, this one stunk. Maybe next time, haha.

Love the playful jab at my home state: Neo New Hampshire. Also, dat soundtrack. <3

@cfgk24 We review literally every game that comes out for Nintendo platforms on this site. Trust us, nothing is wasted but our own sanity.

@Porky https://www.nintendolife.com/scoring

Soooo excited! One more week!!!

@LetsGoRetro Haverhill here. Little bit farther for me, but probably worth it — could get my holiday shopping done the same day!

@LetsGoRetro Indeed!

Unrewarding rewards. :c

Braintree! Might be worth it to take a trip down there to see what Nintendo's up to.

@SockoMario Sega has declined to provide review copies.

Looks really fun, I'd absolutely love to try this.

This really articulates every single concern I've had about amiibo since day one. I like to remain cautiously optimistic, but I feel like we're seeing a Wii U 2.0 here; too many questions and not enough answers. As a hardcore fan, I'm sure I'll get the answers — but there's no way casual fans are going to dedicate themselves enough to finding such information. :c

@DiscoGentleman Don't worry about it at all!

@DiscoGentleman I didn't review SPIKEY WALLS, so I can't attest to why it received the score it did.

@Pahvi That's reproduced as it appears in the game.

@Dreamz We format all our interviews in this style because it makes it easier to read. I assure you, there was an interview conducted and Mr. Morton was actually a really friendly guy!

Glitch-free? o:

This is fantastic. Mother has to have one of the most dedicated fanbases in the history of gaming.

Pre-ordered the special edition forever ago. Love this series, love Atlus, didn't think twice about forking over the cash.

This game really is a lot of fun. Glad to see it getting some attention — thanks @MegaWatts!

Corey Olcsvary works for Nintendo now!

Love, love, love this movie. Goes down in history as one of the all-time "so bad it's good" classics. <3

Happy to see this game making an appearance on a Nintendo platform!

Wii U/PS4 <3

I love Super Mario 64, but in terms of genius game design and taking Mario to the next logical step as platforming king, it's gotta be Super Mario Galaxy.

Sigh.

@JakeShapiro Thanks for recommending that! I'd never heard of it, but what a cool experience.

The concept art is so cute... Shame it didn't translate to the finished product.

I can't shake the feeling this game is going to be a major disappointment for people who haven't played the Warriors series before. Online multiplayer would have been a wonderful addition to a game like this — though considering Nintendo's woefully limited options for players to communicate with each other while playing online, it makes sense that it's excluded.

While I think the first one was a deeply flawed experience, it showed enough potential — and I got enough enjoyment out of it — to more than warrant continued interest in the series. I'm looking forward to seeing how they update the experience in this game.

Pre-ordered and hyped.