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@Damo I didn't even need to look at the byline to know you had written this one. I frigging hate Ninty of America's ads.

I want to know what Tatsuya is about now, and I never will. Truly awesome art though! :3

Ah, Ninty of America's advertising remains as cringe-inducing as ever. These weren't cool even when I was a kid.

"In fact, seeing this made us wonder if there may be a 3DS XL in the works from Nintendo itself."

It's like you're psychic! (All in good fun, continuing the long-held tradition of berating writers like us for minor typos).

Seriously though, $90 for a battery? I'll just buy another 2DS at the sale price and switch off when one dies.

@andjahiam Did you even read the article? You're making statements that display a stunning lack of comprehension of Damien's material.

This art is so cool! For a great cause, too.

@Caryslan I wholeheartedly agree. I really wish people wouldn't be so narrow-minded when looking at the game market; I own Nintendo and PlayStation products and love them both. I'm not sure why people make owning consoles a mutually exclusive proposition — play what games you like, no matter what company's box they're on. Games are games.

That video had me rolling. I do love it when Nintendo shows off their sillier side. Either way, I can't wait!

I saw this coming. Nintendo's been playing it pretty safe so far with their key franchises, which is a shame, but I'm sure it'll be a fun rent nonetheless. Great review by the way!

I really don't know what to say other than "ugh." I'm not a fan of the direction Iwata's taken Nintendo in, and this fixation on "Quality of Life" turns my stomach. I'm well aware Nintendo is a company and doesn't owe me a damn thing, but these statements carry a strong implication that their focus will be stretched well beyond video games — an area they need some help in at the moment.

Iwata, I just want to see some more Nintendo games. :/

@Bolt_Strike Touché!

@Bolt_Strike This is a Best Buy promotion, not a Nintendo of America promotion.

@ZettaToad Whoops! Good eye! That error was made because I used a pre-release screenshot, and all of those had the Needle and Cutter icons swapped! I'll see if I can get that fixed.

The game may not be amazing, but THAT ART IS SO CUTE. ;_;

@rjejr It'd really be cool to see it on Wii U and 3DS, I agree!

This is great! I absolutely loved the first one, but perhaps we'll be seeing even more fan favorite tracks in this one!

I'm not bothered by this in the slightest. It was nice to have long theoretical discussions with other Zelda fans, but the reality did get away from what Nintendo intended the service to be.

I want this game so bad. Just played Ni no Kuni and my Level-5 love is off the charts.

@JohniePizzapies Don't forget Rosalina! But that really would be awesome ;_;

@Damo "he reveals the kind of resistance that was encountered from the fansa2"

Just a minor typo, methinks.

@Jeremy_Fisher I'd just like to point out how insightful your comments are. It's support from people like you that makes my entire day. Your arguments are well-thought-out, respectful, and absolutely on point. Thank you.

@PvtOttobot Man, you're disrespectful.

The saddest thing about all this is that people are making huge, sweeping assumptions about gay people. We don't "choose" to be gay. We don't want to "push our agenda" on other people. We don't intrinsically hate anyone of faith. Even as you all declare yourselves free of judgment and trying to do the right thing, you refuse to look at basic facts that would otherwise help you live peaceful lives among people of all sexualities. Nobody has ever been hurt by the simple idea of two women kissing or two men standing at the altar. People — like me — have been hurt by the religious declaring my love for my fiancee an "abomination" and on par with bestiality.

@FOREST_RANGER I almost feel the same way. I'm here because I love Nintendo games, and being a writer here has shown me that this fan community has the nicest, most receptive Ninty geeks in all the Internet. I just wish issues like this weren't such a dealbreaker for some people — I want to be noted for my Zelda fanaticism, not for the fact that I happen to have a male fiancee. His gender is irrelevant and so too is the animosity coming from both sides of the argument — we're here to bask in the glory of Nintendo, man.

@Pichubby That's absolutely not true. Please stop accusing us of some sort of conspiracy to push our agenda on the rest of the world. You are ABSOLUTELY entitled to your religious beliefs, and I will defend those rights until my dying day. But I will also fight for my own right to marry the man I love, even if your scripture says something else. There's no reason these ideologies can't coexist peacefully if we just agree to disagree and leave each other alone — you're not going to change my mind and I'm not going to change yours.

@Joshers744 I'm very sorry if my opinion offended you, but as a writer — particularly as a writer about the interactive entertainment business and all it encompasses — I feel it is my duty to express my opinions about things like this. It's a shame we don't share the same one, and you are absolutely 100% entitled to your beliefs, but this is a moral issue I will stand my ground on.

@lividd3ad Precisely. And the fact of the matter is — my Mii should not have to fall in love with a female Mii. It's absurd in 2014 that these ancient gender roles even have to be considered.

I've been pretty clear about my stance on this since yesterday: I won't be supporting this game. I'm not as angry about it as I was before, since Nintendo's explanation of the "bug" makes a lot more sense. However, that still doesn't change the fact that I'm engaged to a man in real life and I'd like to be able to see the same sort of progressive action in a game from my favorite developer. Ah well.

@Rukiafan No problem! As several people mentioned, it's likely to be a while before they totally go out of stock, but it is definitely worth noting.

Still not as awesome as Chintendo Vii!

Man, I love these games. I picked up a PS3 mainly for Persona 5, and now I get to experience this treat on my favorite device ever. Loooove Meguro's soundtracks.

By-the-by Tom, I think you accidentally added an apostrophe to "looks" in the tagline.

I love you, Intelligent Systems. Can't wait to play this gem again. <3

Love this game, love the HD.

Congratulations, Tom! Looking forward to working with you even more!

I remember this game! I was so excited for it back when it was announced. It's a shame the finished product reviewed poorly, or I'd be a lot more interested in giving this a whirl.

I really wish they'd put the GBA games on 3DS. I know it's beating a dead horse, but GamePad functionality is no substitute for true portability.

@Technosphile I totally believe that it has a chance with the widening acceptance of same-sex marriage in both the states and Europe. Nintendo might upset people if they include it, but there's going to be a huge backlash if they exclude it. I hope they stand on the right side of history with this one.

As a supplement to the experience, this could be useful. As for microtransactions, I think it's obvious why they wouldn't be looked upon favorably. In fact, I think it's the fact that all content (including add-on content) in Animal Crossing COMES with the price of admission that serves as a main reason why people are willing to drop $35-40 on it. It's an outstanding value, a title with longevity aplenty.

@pokemoneinstein Good luck with your project! I was happy to see that a fellow New Englander was behind it.

Nintendo 3DS is by far my favorite gaming device. I'm so happy to see others share the same feelings for the little powerhouse here!

@Philip_J_Reed Maybe it's because it's getting late, but I found this disproportionately hilarious.

To be honest, I strike a balance between the two positions on this one. My opinion is that Nintendo's hardware (both console and portable, especially in the last two generations) has offered developers many unique ways to take advantage of the features in its platforms. I love Nintendo games, always have and always will. At the same time, they are well behind on crucial online features and simply will not offer some fascinating third party content I can play on other systems. If I hadn't purchased a PS3, I'd never be able to play Ni no Kuni, Catherine, the Persona series... So many great games. I think it's sad that we limit ourselves to supporting one console when each one does bring something relatively different--both interface and game selection--to the table.

I'm glad to see Nintendo taking these steps. Certainly looking forward to where these developments lead--quite literally--on the game front.

Ooh, I wanted this game before, but now I'm just gonna have to try it. :3

@Boxmonkey Somehow I just see this as succumbing to the Internet sensationalism surrounding these truly unimportant "console wars," but to each their own. I love both Nintendo and Sony and see no reason to drop one in favor of the other.

@Boxmonkey I find it pretty disheartening that the existence of an indie game would be your catalyst for a full indictment of Nintendo's game selection. I understand--news has been slow--but why must you "move on" to Sony? Do you have to offer your exclusivity to one hardware manufacturer?

@JustinH Ah, touché. I admit I know very little of international economics. I can understand the frustration. Unfortunate it would stand between you and a purchase.

@JustinH Canadian currency is currently valued at 10% less than American currency. I'm pretty sure it's nothing personal on the developer's part.

@ejamer I don't think I could possibly have worded a response more succinctly than that. That's precisely my thought.

I really like that Nintendo isn't just leaving it up to indie developers to fill the eShop with little treats like this; they've really come up with some surprise gems! Lead by example, Ninty.