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I love spamming Meta Knight's Down-B!

I don't understand why they wouldn't allow us to create 1v1 Tourneys, but I digress. I'll probably join both.

I'm not surprised about the good score. August 4th? I've been living under a rock. I haven't even started Mystery Dungeon yet. There are still a bunch of other games I need to finish.
I guess this is the one Etrian Odyssey limited edition that I won't be getting, sadly. I'm still going to grab this game someday, though. Atlus has been putting so many games on the 3DS, it's crazy! They're all too good.

Ohhhhhhhhh snaaaaaaaap! quickly umplugged Wii U
The replays will be fine, right? Just making sure. I hope so.
Dang. I had the mindset that the update would come tomorrow in NA. It's a great thing I got an eShop card less than two hours ago. Anyway, I'm definitely looking forward to NL tournaments! Sounds like a lot of fun to play against other members.

That bucket seems pretty interesting!
Wow, I can't believe I just said that.

No way! Seriously? Awesome! I'll definitely check this out sometime soon!
@IAmDeclanJay Yeah. I usually prefer dubs over subtitles for a similar reason.

Awesome! That's the one stage I was interested in the most. Sadly, it's still been quite a while since I've played Splatoon. Everyone's probably at high ranks by now.

$8? Ick. Well, since it's on the Wii U, I probably wouldn't have gotten it anyway, since I have a computer to do that, and plenty of instruments around me.
Perhaps I'd be better off with a more fleshed-out utility from the 3DS eShop. There have been way too many times where I've come up with ideas away from home. Sure, I always write 'em down, but keeping what it should sound like exactly, through memory alone, almost always fails.

Yeah, I never used it either. It's been not much else but another icon on the menu. Well, this sucks for those that liked to use it.

I'll probably tune in. There's a stream tomorrow, and this one's on Sunday. I better make a note of 'em.

This is just about the most interesting thing I've seen all week.
I haven't had sushi in a long time. It'd be neat to make it on my own.

That's pretty awesome! The rule-set is really great, too. I haven't used custom moves in a long time (almost forgot they existed), but it would have been nice if they allowed 'em.
I sure do hope it comes to North America. I consider myself pretty decent already, but c'mon — a free copy of Yoshi's Woolly World? I'd start practicing and studying character match-ups more intensively like crazy before they start! It'll be interesting to see how this one goes.

It's nice to hear stories like these. It makes me have a stronger admiration for these kind of developers.

@97alexk Haha, oh wow, I see it.
This was a neat video. I'm not interested in either of the new Animal Crossing games, but it's cool to take a look at what things are like from another developer's perspective.
They're definitely right on the "don't be hesitant" part, although from personal views, it's a bit worrying. Imagine you're pretty confident about entering that line of work, but you then worry about everything you aren't aware of, like "What if ___ pops up and I can't debug it?" or "This isn't working and I'm not sure what the problem is!" kinda stuff. I'm no programmer or animator yet, so I have no idea how difficult or easy those things can be, but I'm pushing forward regardless.

Geez. It's been too long since I've last played Splatoon. I'm more of a brush user, and I recall there being a new brush weapon, so I'll go try that.

Never cared for Project Cars, and I still don't, but this is nuts. The cancellation is the least of my surprises, but just backing-out on those that funded the game for a Wii U version? Heck, if you knew you couldn't have handled it, you should have said this much sooner. Now you're saying it can't be done on the Wii U?
Well, I'm sorry for those that wanted/funded a Wii U version.

It's definitely been a long, difficult week. During about half of the week, I still couldn't understand the fact that he passed away. My brain didn't seem to be taking it as fact. I knew the news, and my brain still expected him to be around like normal.
Emotionally speaking, I've been doing much better now. I'll never forget the charm he would always present, and the interesting directions he's taken the company. Hopefully his memory will live on forever. Well, it looks like I can give my lasting words and start moving on. Rest in peace, Iwata-san!

Gah! I keep seeing these G.G. Series games everywhere. Sometimes, I keep thinking you guys show the same old review with a different picture. They sure do keep their titles, er, consistent.
Anyway, I can't say this is my type of game, but good review.

I'd appreciate it if they keep supporting competitive gaming more (like how they're doing with Smash Bros.). While the recent Nintendo Smash events I attended were not really the best experiences, they should definitely push to do more things with them. If they started doing their own tournaments, I'd be happy.

It must have been great to be there. I wish I could go someday. Anyway, it's good to see how different the crowd's reactions are as opposed to those of normal classical concerts. It sounds much more lively.

Rest in peace, Iwata. My condolences go to your family and friends. Although most of us knew you as the CEO of Nintendo, most of us feel like we've lost a friend. Nintendo Directs really won't be the same anymore.

I still haven't finished Super Star or the Amazing Mirror yet, but this is the one I've always seen people like. I should try it out someday.

Gasp. It's on the eShop! I need to grab this someday!

@Vineleaf I agree. I wouldn't have done this to my worst enemy.

Oh boy. I'm getting even more excited about the game!
C'mon! I've been on a journey to clear my whole game backlog just for that game!

I was totally surprised when Federation Force and Tri-Force Heroes were given online multiplayer. That's really, really great. I'm not very interested in either right now, but I'm happy they're allowing online play.

I agree. Blast Ball is definitely not the way to go if they're going to show off the game.
Anyway, all in all, as things were, it probably wasn't the best idea to reveal this game at the moment. People have been waiting some time for a new mainline game (although it's been about almost five years, it's not that many for me). Giving a spin-off without solidifying the releases of the main series makes most people freak out about "Where are all of the Metroid elements?!"
The spin-off itself probably isn't bad. I don't recall an agreeably bad game developed by Next Level Games. What is bad is the timing. Well, by timing, I mean "Have Metroid games been released steadily before this? Are we aware if there will be another one shortly/in a while?"
Take the spin-off, Metroid Prime Pinball from October 2005, for example. Not only were Metroid games being released at a normal rate, but it was also followed by Metroid Prime Hunters in March 2006, so I highly doubt there were many complaints about Metroid Prime Pinball. The most recent Metroid game released was Other M, and that was in 2010. If a new main Metroid game was in development and everyone knew, people would generally be indifferent to Federation Force, not oppose it as much, etc. You shouldn't give spin-offs without assuring your audience with the main games.
@IronMan28 has a point, by the way. I don't have much to say about that, since he put it perfectly.
Spin-offs are ways of broadening what a series is known for. However, with this timing, very few are willing to accept this game, so that's why everyone's so avid on having the elements of an average Metroid game. That fix hasn't been received in a while.
Despite NLG's history, I'm not sure if the game will be good, bad, have many Metroid elements, or lack many Metroid elements (although the Treehouse footage isn't doing much justice when it comes to elements). I will reserve my final opinions when the game releases.
Oh, and some people even say the name should have just been Federation Force, or something. This would have changed nothing. People would still have the same complaints.

@LztheQuack Ah, good to know. Thanks for telling me!

Happy Independence Day/random Saturday from California!

Neat! I'll root for ya. Just promise me you know how to Up-B!
I wish I could attend. Online tournaments are neat most of the time, but it'd be nice to have in-person experiences.
Oh well. Two more years 'till I can travel on my own!

The only one I ever remember reading was one on Ocarina of Time, and I didn't get very far. I'd be pretty interested in reading whatever new one they come up with.

Yeah. I dislike how the patch notes are always the same, too.
I'd like to get tourney mode as soon as possible! It seems pretty fun.

Okay, okay. Birthright = Hoshido, Conquest = Nohr. Got it.
I'm interested in all three paths, really, but I'll probably have to choose one for the time being. I'd like a challenging quest, but I'm more interested in Hoshido. Won't there still be some sort of difficulty choice?

I've always been pretty confident that it'll have a console port eventually, so I'm not worried. With that out of the way, when are they going to add Bidoof?!

Wow, neat! I wish I could draw like that, but I should probably stop saying that and continue to practice. Anyway, it's always nice to see how an artist does their artwork.

Oh boy. Here we go again. I could have sworn Reggie said they'd do a better job with amiibo, or something.
It's crazy to see all of the disappointing stories of people not being able to get pre-ordered amiibo, exclusivity problems, etc. That's too much for me to get even slightly involved in.

Whoa. 30 post limit? That's pretty generous. I can't even imagine making that many posts in a day alone (even with comments combined).
I would have just separated the categories into posts and drawings. I'll just have to see how this turns out.

Rumors never really have a place with me, but I totally support another Diddy Kong Racing. If this ended up being true, however, then that's good.
I never really played any Donkey Kong Country games other than Returns and Tropical Freeze. The latter has an absolutely amazing soundtrack, so I'd be more than happy having him compose for another game! Sometimes, I wonder how he does it.

Awesome-sauce! I still need to get some of the other 3D classics. That game backlog of mine is driving me crazy.

@bubby444 Well, it does take place in the Metroid universe, likely with Metroid elements, so it would be odd to not put the spin-off under the Metroid title. Even if the game was just called Federation Force, people would still be upset.
@Yorumi You don't have to spend any money. Vote with your wallet! Although, if the game doesn't sell well enough, they'll just assume no one cares about Metroid and won't try making another game.
I kid, I kid (although that'd be pretty horrible). We have reviews, game-plays, and whatnot, so there's no need to spend your money willy-nilly. You don't need to search for a reason to like the game.
How is the game insulting to the fan-base, really? Should it stay true to its name, it should live up to general Metroid expectations. It's different than what we're used to, definitely. However, if you bring up the point about working on a spin-off in the stead of dedicating resources to a new main game, then I understand that.
I find that statement a bit odd, too. If you're confident in how the team's working on the game, there's no need to ask for our trust — just make a good game, show it off, etc.
Of course, it could just be a simple statement of reassurance and I'm thinking too much.

Whoa! I kinda forgot about Evo. It's going to be awesome to see! I hope there are a couple of Samus and Meta Knight players.

Oh, why, must there be such a gap between releases?
It's okay, it's okay. Just gotta steer clear of the YouTube videos.

That's awesome! I haven't played many Rare games minus about two, but it's great to see developers getting recognition!

Again with this? Geez. I've never heard similar complaints when a game's only playable character is female.

Differences about the game aside, how can someone even say it's a bad game? It hasn't been released yet. It's not bad as a game, and it's not bad as a Metroid game. Even so, I can't even say it's good as a game or Metroid game at all. I realize most of us really dislike the game, but please calm down and wait for the game to be finished, at least. Who's to say it won't have plenty of puzzles, collectibles, and whatnot that Metroid games usually have?

That's awesome! Now, it's time to wait about a year or so for release, for some reason.
I'm going to have to remember to not click on anything FE related while on YouTube. I doubt YouTube won't give me a suggested video on the new game if I do. I just know there's going to be a video that has the final boss on the thumbnail, or something. Temporarily unsubscribing from GameXplain never does me much justice, either.

It must have been fate. I came across this today:

Sadly, I didn't have the money for it. I wish I could've gotten it. I doubt I'll see it there again, but if I do, I'm nabbing that first!
Happy Birthday Sonic! I'm still waiting for my Sonic Advance 4 to this day.

The only one I played yesterday was Freedom Planet. Seeing as how similar it was to Sonic, I really like it! I'll probably buy it when it releases, although I wish there was a bit more to the demo (like a boss battle, or something).

The 3DS games I'm definitely getting are Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam and Fire Emblem Fates. I actually plan on getting a good number of Wii U games, but I may need to cut the list short, so I'm keeping my eye on them (but Xenoblade Chronicles X and Yoshi's Woolly World are must-haves this year). I'd also like to have Fatal Frame, although I've never played any of the games, so I'm not sure if I'd like it.
As for SMTxFE, I was really expecting it to go along the lines of the main Shin Megami Tensei games. We haven't gotten much game-play, and it seems lighter in theme. If it's more like Persona, I'm sure it'd end up being a great game, but I was hoping for something as dark as the main games. The singing and pop-star stuff isn't convincing me. Well, I shouldn't be so quick to assume, anyway.

Whaaaaaaaaat?!

Yesssssss! I have no money with me right now, but yes! Thank you!