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I don't know why I'm still expecting Mario Party Superstars dlc... that ship has sailed!

My completely out of this world 0.0000000001% chance of this Nintendo Direct is Faxanadu coming to the NSO AND having a full HD remaster / sequel / 3D reimagining. Rarer odds have hit before...

@Jacoby I can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not I only know this because the game had just been released digitally and I guess the actual box for the physical edition hasn't been released yet. But maybe I can find a fun fact next week too.

FUN FACT: This is the most recent game to receive the Box Art Brawl/Duel treatment. I voted for Japan but that's just taste. It looks like a close election.

Woah...just...
This
Looks
Gorgeous!

@Greatluigi likewise. Personally, that's the only one that looks like I might buy it. Others look interesting but that one is the stand-out for me.

As an avid Pikmin fan (see profile pic) I can't believe I never thought of this. Hats off to them!

Am I going to be the first one to point out that he voiced Mario prior to Mario 64?
Sometimes when some character's voice is replaced by someone else, it's actually indiscernable... let's hope they find someone that good.

Edit: ok so someone else did point it out. Glad I wasn't going CRAZY or anything.

Great article, thanks!
A couple of years ago before this became an issue, I trawled every game in the eshop and 'favourited' the ones that looked mildly interesting and either waited for a sale or bought them outright when I had no game to play and wanted something quick. Since then I've only ever really had to check the 'new' section and I've avoided this whole issue.
Of course I don't recommend doing that now that there's so much of this 'dross' to sift through.

This is the sort of game that if I got hold of I would probably disappear from life. Not a chance can I get this or ever play it. I'll stick to Zelda thanks.

I love this app and don't see why it's not more popular. I think pokemon go brought in a lot of non-pokemon players but I don't think Pikmin Bloom is having that same kind of pull, maybe because most people playing pokemon go is happy with it and don't need another one in their life.
I think Pikmin Bloom suffers from too many people trying to compare it to too many other things.
I really enjoy it and open the app at least once a day, even if I haven't done much walking.

These are all 1st party games. The article says these are the Switch top sellers, so does anyone know if these are including 3rd party games or not?
I guess it's not surprising that the Switch top sellers are all Nintendo games but still. I wonder how these records compare to games sold across all consoles...

I keep the discs/cartridges for the system I'm currently playing in storage boxes/cases for ease of access. But I never throw away the original boxes. Those are stored away along with consoles and games not currently in use. It makes it so much easier to access the games. I only wish I had storage space for it all.

The classic NES versions are typically better, except for Mario 2. I find the colour palette a bit too dull. The SNES version of Mario 2 is better but otherwise it's OG NES all round.

@Baker1000 apparently there's one on Las Vegas boulevard... or there's 2 others somewhere there. No idea when the promotion ends though.

@reporterdavid Pikmin is a bit of an RTS-lite game but it's unlike any other game I've played. I'd really like to know if there is anything like it. It's got a cute charm that mixes well and there's a nice blend of relaxing easiness and occasionally intense battles, as well as the time limits present in 1 and 3. There's usually multiple ways of addressing any given problem your facing too, even in the very linear Pikmin 3. That gives it a certain appeal. It's one of those that you really have to try in order to appreciate because I dont think any video play through or review can do them justice.

Dang therev seems to be only one Kung Fu Tea in the UK and Ireland but that's in Edinburgh... and I'm nowhere near Edinburgh

@RubyCarbuncle @Fullkorn @EriXz Same here. I loved DD and Daisy Cruiser was one of the best. I still had to vote for the Vancouver course in Tour though because it's actually one of the best city tours they have... hopefully they keep the feel the same. Of course despite all that, it may not transfer well to the Switch with the obvious differences in which case Daisy Cruiser would get the vote.

@TryToBeHopeful Wii Sing? Although it wouldn't surprise me if it somehow became iconic for that reason and suddenly had the perceived value of it sky rocket.

I saw this and thought 'oh a Last of Us spin-off on Switch'... so they definitely have their source inspiration down. I admit it looks the part, but looks are deceiving. Entering the eshop with the huge discount it had though was the first red flag.

Edit: okay I just watched the trailer... maybe it would have looked good on the N64, maybe, but not now.

Sounds great for beginners but I felt the ability to restart a day over was enough of a forgiveness as it was. You also had the satisfaction of seeing what you did and then plan your replay more accordingly and find a better way of doing things. The rewind function seems to make that redundant... it's obvious that this feature will be great for younger players but I dont think I'll be using it myself.

This may be a little off topic... but I 'wonder' if they will release a new update for Mario Maker for this game... even if it's paid or you can only access it if you have a copy of this game. I know they said they were done, but you never know

Is it September 22nd yet?

@Darthmoogle my thoughts exactly. If it's a download code or half download then I'll just download it now.

@Koxen oh yeah I remember that now for the Box Art Brawl... well I hope then they change it for our regions, but again, I'm not fussed. I'm just stoked to be getting them re-released... or remastered I suppose since it's got the HD lick of paint.

I can't wait... but I do wish that cover is just a placeholder and not the actual physical release. I'm not a fan of that but then that's just my opinion and I'd still rather have the physical copy than not.

There's been rumours of an FZero GX remaster, and as much as I would love that I think it may need a heaping bowl of salt. What would be equally cool though is if it wasn't a remaster but if it came via Gamecube Online with the NSO service.

I would like to see some Mario Party Superstars DLC... we're long overdue for that and again, not sure if it will happen or not anymore. It seemed like a sure thing when the game first came out.

Either way I also didn't expect a Direct to be happening this month so whatever we get is good for me!

We'll have a good look tomorrow in the Nintendo Direct!

@Jhena yep, they showed that off in the Feb Direct. If you haven't seen it yet give it a look.

@YoshiF2 that would be kool too. Whatever they do, this is looking to be a great sequel to a great franchise!

@Jhena that sounds like an awesome idea... even if you don't decorate THE house you could at least decorate your shop or something...

I dont remember it but I think I'll get some of those flowers. If they're easy to look after, they're my kind of flower.

I think the real question is...
Will there be a non-game-specific Direct between now and then? My guess is.... no?
Sucks this is only for US citizens... I would totally cross the pond for this!

Love the looks of this game, but not the price.

I've got mine!

@EarthboundBenjy I really dont think they would do that. There may be something like Nintendo have been doing with Amiibo, where it unlocks something for the game as it did for ACNH if you owned Pocket Camp, but I don't think it will detract at all for those who don't own Pikmin Bloom.

Although I do...

So it doesn't bother me one way or the other!

@Nintendo4Sonic yeah I totally agree with you on that. I'm sure it's not much of an argument that the PS5 in terms of hardware is far superior to the Switch... and there are definitely some games I would love to have on the switch, like Horizon and Final Fantasy 15 or 16...
But overall I'd still rather keep my switch than trade it in.

@Nintendo4Sonic you do realise that at least 15 of the top 40 are Switch exclusives? Plus 5 of those are in the top 10? Switch software sales will undoubtedly contribute to a lot of the others too. Now I'm by no means a 'fanboy' but I do understand a good game when I see it and I can read and interpret data too. I do not think it is as much of an illusion as you think it is.

Is it me or has Ryu put on weight?

I rarely vote for NA (I think I've only done it once before). Not that I'm prejudice but I just think other regions do it better... however this one is a clear winner!

I loved the original and the track maker was incredible... but when it came to online play and actually sharing your tracks, the game sank like the titanic. When you played your own tracks locally, it was nothing more than a time trial removing any other excitement from showcasing what you just made. If those issues aren't addressed, the whole online aspect and track creator becomes defunct.

@Grumblevolcano unfortunately I have to agree with you

I'll be much more excited for the announcement of a Direct. We already know the next 2 waves will come by the end of the year... a Direct has no such guarantees. We can presume, but never know for sure.

As long as they change their awful online system. Races, uploading tracks, finding other tracks, it stank. It was like they made online as unplayable as possible.

@zgillet oh ok... it's not where I am. I understand now, thanks for clarifying. I guess it's different everywhere and what really counts is maturity.

@zgillet couldn't agree more. If you're captaining a fishing vessel you're not a child either... sorry I don't see the connection between driving a car and not being a child, did I miss something?

@Manxman64 it's enough of an issue for a concerned parent. And how old are we talking here? 16 to me is still a child but I'm less concerned about them picking up swear-words than a 6 year old.

@Teksetter I was about to comment the same thing... or something similar! They're worried about kids gambling but not about kids robbing banks? Or swearing at each other? Doesn't make sense!

@Maxz I agree totally.

What does this even mean? It's so vague... if they had descriptions to back up what they say, like analogies and history beyond 'ps5 launch' then it would be clear what they're factoring in and omitting but just 'category momentum' is so oblique it's like a picasso painting.

@Dev9417 so true. I've played a lot of these gatcha games a little (I usually stop playing when it becomes apparent I'm not going to advance without paying money) and Mario Kart Tour seems like one of the most generous in terms of not shoving advertising down your throat and allowing you to play as much as you want. Even when the loot pipes were in effect.
The fact that they removed those random pipes in favour of a more transparent way of obtaining rare items is testimony to the fact that they're wanting to get rid of such practices. Even though I'm sure they're not making as much money without them.
I've played games where there's 4 or 5 offers on screen during gameplay trying to get you to spend money and it's quite frankly sick, tiresome and unappealing. Mario Kart Tour is one of the better ones and I've found very few that are better.

@Uncle_Franklin what I find most interesting is that the odds were disclosed... they revealed exactly what was in the pipe and what you could expect to get.
I hope their lawsuit doesn't hang on that one element because if it does they don't have a claim.

Not that I agree with these mobile games practices, but I do think the parents need to accept some responsibility.

@asmi8803 that is so awesome! My older brother had it too... I wonder what he did with it...?