Thanks for the kind comments and interesting discussion. Video games have had an overwhelmingly positive influence in my own life. Sounds and images from the NES and SNES are forever intertwined with fond memories from my childhood. Just as important, video games have been a welcome release and given me a positive place to turn during times of stress and grief as well. Thanks again to everyone who joined in the discussion.
Great list! Super Mario World will always be the ultimate Mario experience. Also, I completely agree that New Super Mario, DS should be ranked last. I would have given Mario 64 second place, but I don't have many complaints about the list.
Thanks for all of your comments. This was my first article for Nintendo Life and I really appreciate the support. Let's hope that Nintendo gets wind of the fan support and enthusiasm for a SMB2 sequel, if it hasn't already.
Great podcast! I picked up my Wii within minutes of completing my first year of law school. I drove directly from a brutal Constitutional Law exam to my local gaming store to make the purchase. I'll never forget the bizarre juxtaposition of competing emotions - complete defeat to pure euphoria within a span of 30 minutes.
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Re: Talking Point: The Positive Power of Gaming
Thanks for the kind comments and interesting discussion. Video games have had an overwhelmingly positive influence in my own life. Sounds and images from the NES and SNES are forever intertwined with fond memories from my childhood. Just as important, video games have been a welcome release and given me a positive place to turn during times of stress and grief as well. Thanks again to everyone who joined in the discussion.
Re: Feature: Our Favourite Super Mario Games
Great list! Super Mario World will always be the ultimate Mario experience. Also, I completely agree that New Super Mario, DS should be ranked last. I would have given Mario 64 second place, but I don't have many complaints about the list.
Re: Feature: Three Reasons Why Mario's Next Adventure Should Visit Subcon
Thanks for all of your comments. This was my first article for Nintendo Life and I really appreciate the support. Let's hope that Nintendo gets wind of the fan support and enthusiasm for a SMB2 sequel, if it hasn't already.
Re: Podcast: Episode 23 - When We Were Excited About Wii
Great podcast! I picked up my Wii within minutes of completing my first year of law school. I drove directly from a brutal Constitutional Law exam to my local gaming store to make the purchase. I'll never forget the bizarre juxtaposition of competing emotions - complete defeat to pure euphoria within a span of 30 minutes.