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Is anyone else still playing Super Mario Bros. 35? I’m still able to play and people are still online as of 6:30am this morning!

It was being offered for Platinum Points in the NA site several weeks ago but it is now out of stock. Looks like I missed out!

Looks like Netflix already dropped the The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 Show ahead of the 31st date :-/

Looks like Netflix already dropped the Super Mario Bros. 3 Show ahead of the 31st date :-/

We need Super Mario RPG....35!

I loved this game and what a great twist to an aged platformer. Battle Royals seems to be the rage these days and the memories we have made while Super Mario Bros 35 won’t be lost. What a shame it’s over.

Here’s to Nintendo bringing this back in some sort of other capacity!

I agree @Fraba

I wouldnt say you can pick and choose those Capcom Arcade Stadium games by the way. You have to buy them by the bundles and it’s irritating when you own Capcom’s previous Street Fighter Anniversary Collection release.

I liked the NES version more like many of us here. The Arcade version doesn’t “feel” the same way and it’s not as fast paced. I also remember the chip tune on the NES was more catchy. I’m willing to bet it’s a semi Ikari Warriors template 😉

Nope, Timber has not shown up anywhere else and I mean, that was a bummer considering Rare probably had plans for all the animal mascots (case in point, Banjo and Conker). I don’t know if any of the rest of the characters have a history with Microsoft.

I’ve never got to play SVC Chaos but I’m a fan of the other console versions. Looking forward to checking this out someday!

Excited about this game too, but sincerely hoping Capcom brings Ultimate Ghosts N Goblins to a Nintendo console soon....where it belongs!

@Nintendo4Sonic You’re waaay off that it mainly got Nintendo-only support. Just like the PSP, there were plenty of exclusive 3rd party titles. It’s ok that you didn’t care about the stereoscopic 3D, but many others did.

As far as “support” goes, I overstated that. The PSP had a lot of developers make good games for it that are not on Nintendo systems.

@Nintendo4Sonic The main thing that defeats your argument is that the PSP didn't have not only the same support nor sales as the 3DS had, but no stereoscopic 3D either. Which to me, was the 3DS's main selling point and really heightened playability for me. RIP PSP and PS Vita.

Still waiting on Konami’s Jail Break to see a console’s light of day 😕

@Angelic_Lapras_King Agreed! I would love to re experience Bounty Hunter on the Switch! The Mandalorian’s success has created a market for it.

@Bolt_Strike I think $20 a year (thank you Latsa) for the service beats other console corporation’s prices for online playability. And including the solid amount of free games to boot up constantly. Sure, the quality of the recent games may even be C level, but in general the package sincerely does not look bad standing next to the other Sony/Xbox $40-$60 yearly packages when you want to play an exact same game online.

@Crono1973 Why didn’t someone play it on an emulator with an illegally owned ROM? Because there are some people who think it’s called pirating and would rather play it legitimately on a console. I know it’s hard to swallow the idea of ppl who will wait for an actual licensed release when it’s so convenient to just download it with minutes ease, with no discernible nor ethical consequence but a company not making a dime. But we are out there. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Interesting article, but I found it lacking for those that have no idea who Mat Dickie is. How about a list of games, as a side note and supplement, of those games he created in the past that have led to his reputation? 🤷🏻‍♂️

@Quarth oops! I’m sure the UK may have a similar deal soon...?

@GTHOLLAND Nice glossing over of my reply.....but yeah thank you for your “clarification”. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@kobashi100 You must hate most retro NES games 🙂 Grinding was a part of gameplay back then so most of us older folk are used to it.

@GTHOLLAND If “Being greedy” means they can maximize their business profit plan by giving ppl a reasonable chance to order it, while still delivering the goods (with the game existing digitally anyway and telling you it won’t ship for quite a while), then I suppose that criteria falls under every successful business out there. That gripe sounds like it’s coming from ppl who want to take advantage of the limited availability and hack their items on EBay for more......which totally falls under “being greedy”!

It’s horrible to know most people can’t be patient, but at the same time, if this is what’s important to customers, maybe they could offer a free download code to come with it.

@Quarth I’m pretty sure it’s still coming, but you almost can’t ignore not having a digital backup copy at $5!

@nessisonett How, pray tell, has Nintendo “dropped the ball”? Half of the games you mentioned are not quite up to the pedestal of gaming development aside from just newer generation hardware.......

I forgot to mention Jail Break by Konami! I’ve been waiting on a console port of that game for 30 years.....literally!

Too many memories of that, Rampage, Pole Position, Moon Patrol and Elevator Action at the small arcade section inside a Shakey’s Pizza restaurant in Glendale, California.

@BulbasaurusRex I’m aware of that, and thank you for pointing those out. I think I’ll still try to unlock them but Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles in that Battle Nexus game (which I bought just for that bonus!) is a really bad port with those audio issues and even the introduction is off. To me it sounds unplayable if it’s not the same.

@dcstud Frogger IS available!

Need to see a console port of Aliens vs. Predator. Such a fun beat-em up.

The Konami Simpsons and X-Men Arcade Games were also released on the PS3, and I’ve thankfully downloaded. Wouldn’t mind Switch versions for portable fun.

Total Carnage had an SNES release and The Punisher had a Genesis one, so I’m taken care of.

However, I did miss out on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles arcade release on the XBox Arcade, so I’m hopeful for that again and of course, the Capcom X-Men fighter series!

@VR32X @Heavyarms55 Actually it worked great for me. It’s how I caught up in Breaking Bad back in 2012 before Season 6 on my living room couch. I didn’t have any bad streaming issues from my memory....

@Not_Soos Same here. I’ve never heard of this chain, but you have to give them credit where credit is due as a business: 42 years swimming with their heads above water with ever-changing technology (every few years!) to adapt their capital model.

Bravo guys!

@RupeeClock Wasn’t Aura-Aura Climber delisted...?

Oh nuts, I’ve been wanting to buy Soul of Darkness and I sat on it. 😟. Is it truly gone as of the 1st?

I hope it’s an error and they’ll put it back up at least for a last chance kind of deal. I don’t think it’s fair at all not to give a heads-up like they’re doing for Mario’s 35th.

If I wanted to buy the Europe version on my American 3DS, is it at all possible?

I know Sephiroth isn’t a bad addition....but it’s surprising considering Sakurai’s own gripe that there were too many sword-using challengers.

The soundtrack to Crazy Taxi, as dozens of people have already mentioned, is definitely part of its success. I remember downloading the game on the PS3 digitally from the PSN and it did NOT include the Offspring song, due to licensing issues I suppose.

I had a really hard time enjoying the game.....

Let’s hope this game’s mechanics are the same!

So Geno was a costume as well in the Wii U version? That’s ok....he’s technically still “in the game” and one step above an assist trophy. I was also happy to see Bomberman get that recognition.

I’m just hoping for either a Mortal Kombat and a Double Dragon appearance and I’ll be a very satisfied Smash Bros. fan.

@Gwynbleidd The hype behind it is the nostalgia from the 80’s, and also the uniqueness. A new twist for a new collectible. And it’s a pocket version (much smaller than a current smartphone) which is a lot more easier than a “bulkier” Switch Lite or 3DS.

But yeah , in terms of preference, I love the SMB Deluxe upgrade as well as the 3DS Virtual Console version as my go-to ones to play. Although Super Mario Maker 2 and Super Mario Bros. 35 are satiating me.

@rockodoodle SMM has PLENTY of offline stuff. It’s not going completely offline, just the new level upload part.

@EmmatheBest That’s a bit harsh. They’re only killing the ability to upload new courses, and there are millions of courses already online that you’ll still be able to download.

The game will remain playable......so unless you thrived uploading courses continuously, your post-March experience won’t change much. I agree that Nintendo should transfer the courses to the Switch server.

@Ninfan Yes they’re in the EShop. Just login and sort by “Publisher” in the filters and seek “Hamster” or “Arcade Archives”

They’re also on PS4.

@Thumbsofsteel wasn’t that already released as Mega Man Legends? Or are you thinking more like their scrapped idea of a Metroid Prime clone called Maverick Hunter?

@Ninfan It’s a publishing group that brings top notch emulation of arcade classics as well as lesser known gems. They’ve released one game weekly for the longest time now so they’ve got an extensive library, including memorable Nintendo, Konami and SNK arcade titles.

Well worth the retail price....especially if you were born before 1980. Looks great and a wonderful piece of memorabilia. It’s no wonder it’s limited as they know it’s marketed especially to a niche group.

So, I'm debating about buying this for the Switch, but I've never played a Fire Emblem game. I'm intrigued however since it's the very first one.

If I'm a big fan of say, the Dragon Warrior and Final Fantasy series on NES and SNES, would I like this game?

@Ventilator The good news is that the games could potentially still run on another type of emulator specially for the Switch. So a “port” or a different version of the game could still happen with all those glorious and previous NES games.

I’m still waiting on Konami’s Jail Break, which was announced many moons ago but still, no sight!

@KingMike yeah it was Mario’s Super Picross. So there are actual English language versions of this game? If so, why wouldn’t they release that version instead?

Thanks for that additional info!

Just downloaded it as part of the “Mario Missions” for that exclusive pin set (pointless actually.....). I hesitated the past year as part of my protest against games with micro transactions, fearing it would be hard to control.

But I actually don’t regret it. The game is fun! Enjoying the “unique levels to the game angle” that reflect cities. Just adding to the race track lore of Mario Kart!

By the way, those transactions are very expensive. Would rather play full price like I did for Super Mario Run. But just play the game for free....don’t fall into that trap, folks.

@KingMike Wouldn’t the hold-up be that Nintendo was, and still is, too frugal to localize and translate the game to English? Had they’ve done that, sales would have been guaranteed in NAmin the Virtual Console.

That being said, I continue to think they’re being ridiculous bringing in games that nobody understands to play unless you know Japanese.

Technically, there are 78 games available......NOT 80.

Unless you’re proficient in Japanese, the unlocalized Super Famicom games don’t count in my book.

@Zuljaras If they remastered a 10-hour Game Boy game and charged $60, then I wouldn’t hold my breath for your suggestion. 😌

McDonald’s tastes great! Great idea on their end to promote the brand!