The Game Developers Conference also has an Independent Games Festival. The big award there is the Seumas McNally Grand Prize. Here are this year's finalists:
Was I the only one that read this headline, screamed, and thrust his hands in the air??
On IGN's "Top 100 NES Games of All Time" list:
DuckTales was the #10 best NES game
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers was the #71 best NES game
On NL's "50 Best NES Games of All Time" list (that's ranked by you and me!):
DuckTales is the #13 best NES game
DuckTales 2 is the #19 best NES game
Darkwing Duck is the #28 best NES game
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers is the #29 best NES game
DuckTales will get all of the hype. And it's great.
But for me, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers was THE best game to play with your little sister. It's fun, it's short, it's co-op, and it's on the easy side. And I'm going to play it with my (now much bigger) little sister as soon as it hits my Switch 2!
It feels like Tomba has been talked about for ages, for some reason.
It came out on Switch a year and a half ago. But this NS2 edition doesn't have an upgrade path, so I will be skipping it, as I'm not going to re-buy the whole game again at full price.
Looks like another "Nothing for me this week". Only one I have my eye on is Suika Game Planet.
However I would love a console that plays all games no matter who makes them. One console to buy one eco system, one device in my set up. All games day one.
The "someday-in-the-future" dream is "Gaming TVs", where Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox are just subscription and store apps and there's no boxes necessary. Maybe it's all cloud, maybe the TV would have memory cards you could download onto, etc.
If Space Invaders Forever is still available, then I would highly recommend that over the Invincible Collection if the price is cheaper. It's basically a budget-priced "abridged" version of the Invincible Collection, containing only the very best games.
Forever doesn't include the original Space Invaders though. I think most people buying a SI collection would want to own the best-selling arcade game of all time.
Honestly pricing is an issue with all of these ACA games. There's so many games I'd like but can't justify spending 8 bucks on. I think I bought 5 total with 4 of those being on sale. If it were 2 or 3 bucks per game it would be so much more affordable and I would go on massive buying spree. But as it is they're all just passing me by.
Yes, at full price they do feel a bit pricey. But on sale I regularly scoop them up.
You might be interested that there are currently 10 games on sale from Hamster's Neo Geo line. Myself and others try to alert each other to the sales in the: "Arcade Archives / ACA NEOGEO eShop sales" forum thread.
Instead of listing them, I'll say I have every Nintendo-made controller for Switch/NS2 (except the Sega Genesis controller...that's the worst D-pad ever...a horrible disc!), plus the 8BitDo arcade stick.
So I have I think...6 different D-pad options? Plus an actual arcade joystick. It's not like there aren't options out there...
Platinum Points are earned by completing My Nintendo missions. There are three types of My Nintendo missions for Platinum Points:
Regular Platinum Points can be earned by completing missions related to the My Nintendo service through the My Nintendo website.
Platinum Points related to an application (like Super Mario Run Platinum Points) can be earned by completing missions related to smartphone or tablet applications. These missions can be viewed through the My Nintendo website or on device.
Users with an active Nintendo Switch Online membership can earn regular Platinum Points by using their Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch to complete various missions.
I find I earn them without thinking about it, probably just by signing into my account or using my Switch 2 normally, etc.
This is the kind of thing NL is essential for. I don't think I would have come across this patch news (or the early heads-up that it originally wasn't released in a great state) if it wasn't for this site.
To me, this is kind of like answering the question:
"Would you be sad/angry/upset if the Earth's average temperature is even warmer next year?"
Not saying I don't care, or have no opinion. But also, at this point, no sense in getting worked up about the inevitable. I'm kind of resigned to it. Not thrilled about it. Just kind of "what can ya do?" reaction.
We've already got 100% A.I. generated musical artists/songs/albums. They suck.
I'm sure we'll get 100% A.I. generated games. They'll suck.
But everyone will be using it as a tool. Everyone. In one way or another. Some gross, some "whatever".
I'm sure we're not far away from EVERY "Game of the Year" contender having used it in one way or another. Then are we supposed to boycott......everything?
From the bad jumping to the frustrating conveyor belts. It's just a bad time overall. It got to the point where I would sometimes just wait for the polar bear to come kill me so I could "jump up" a level.
I intended to clear all the levels but decided it wasn't worth my time. It just wasn't any fun.
If there was a mod or something where you can jump like Mario, then it might even be a great game.
Even though the original title is based off JAWS: THE REVENGE, I love this game so much. I mean, you get to play as MICHAEL CAINE in the bonus stages!!!! Will definitely be getting this!!!
Michael Caine's all-time great quote, when someone complained to him that Jaws 4: The Revenge was garbage:
"I have never seen it, but by all accounts it is terrible. However, I have seen the house that it built, and it is terrific!"
IGN ranked R-Type III: The Third Lightning the #65 best SNES game.
It's well-regarded by the "Shmups Forum", having been an "Honourable Mention" on their annual "Top 25 Shmups of All Time" polls, but behind the original R-Type and R-Type Delta.
Netflix have already said they are still going to release all the movies in movie theatres but they will just have shorter windows before they get released on Netflix.
The quote from the Netflix co-CEO:
"I think, over time, the windows will evolve to be much more consumer friendly, to be able to meet the audience where they are quicker…I’d say right now, you should count on everything that is planned on going to the theater through Warner Bros. will continue to go to the theaters through Warner Bros., and Netflix movies will take the same strides they have, which is, some of them do have a short run in the theater beforehand. But our primary goal is to bring first-run movies to our members, because that’s what they’re looking for.”
In other words: "whatever is already planned to come to theatres that we can't easily change will still come out in theatres, but after that it's straight to streaming baby! Da-dummm!"
I'm an awards show nut, so I'll be there with bells on!
One big problem with The Game Awards though (similar to the Super Bowl) it's hard to figure out when to run to the bathroom and get refreshments, as the ads are as big a draw as the rest of the show.
Hot take: Donkey Kong Jr. Math is actually kinda good and deserves better than last place. The VS mode is interesting and it’s pretty fun to race against another person to make a specific number.
There was a recent article, Nintendo said it was a sales disaster and they "couldn't give them away." It caused Nintendo to stay away from educational games.
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Re: Nintendo Download: 15th January (North America)
Getting:
Upgrading:
Re: Donkey Kong Bananza Has Been Nominated For Even More Awards
The Game Developers Conference also has an Independent Games Festival. The big award there is the Seumas McNally Grand Prize. Here are this year's finalists:
Re: An Overlooked Disney Collection From Digital Eclipse Has Been Rated For Switch
Was I the only one that read this headline, screamed, and thrust his hands in the air??
On IGN's "Top 100 NES Games of All Time" list:
On NL's "50 Best NES Games of All Time" list (that's ranked by you and me!):
DuckTales will get all of the hype. And it's great.
But for me, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers was THE best game to play with your little sister. It's fun, it's short, it's co-op, and it's on the easy side. And I'm going to play it with my (now much bigger) little sister as soon as it hits my Switch 2!
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th January (North America)
Construction Sim: City and Road Builder
That's just evil.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th January (North America)
IronMan30 wrote:
It came out on Switch a year and a half ago. But this NS2 edition doesn't have an upgrade path, so I will be skipping it, as I'm not going to re-buy the whole game again at full price.
Looks like another "Nothing for me this week". Only one I have my eye on is Suika Game Planet.
Re: Nintendo Download: 8th January (North America)
@SuperWeird
Arcade Archives 2 adds two main new modes to the standard "Original," "High Score," and "Caravan" modes:
These "Arcade Archives 2" titles also enhance features with:
Re: Poll: Will You Be Getting The New Joy-Con 2 Set?
On top of the S2 joycon, I've got 4 pairs of S1 joycon...so I'm good.
Re: Mario Tennis Fever Overview Trailer Serves Up A Host Of Fresh Features
Mario Tennis: Kitchen Sink
I think it's good that it's more "wacky tennis" than "standard tennis".
Re: Nintendo Download: 1st January (North America)
Nothing for me this week...
...So I'll have to be content with the three dozen wishlisted games I have that are in the New Year sale!
Re: Arcade Archives Celebrates 500 Retro Releases With Special Commemorative Game
SillyG wrote:
Arcade Archives 2 adds two main new modes to the standard "Original," "High Score," and "Caravan" modes:
These "Arcade Archives 2" titles also enhance features with:
Re: Editorial: Happy New Year From Nintendo Life
Happy New Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeear!
Re: Feature: Who Is Devon Pritchard? - Meet The Next NOA President Stepping Into Bowser's Boots
I don't know much about her.
But I do hope I get to see her accepting lots of Game Awards!
Re: The Best Nintendo Switch 2 Games
Darthmoogle wrote:
Yes, it is in order of each game's average star rating.
This list is made up of ratings by NL users (that's you and me!).
Most people that complain about these lists haven't bothered to rate anything.
Re: "If Mario Starts To Show Up On PlayStation, That's The Apocalypse, Right?" - Ex-PlayStation Boss Thinks Console Exclusives Are Still Important
ShadLink wrote:
Nintendo has said that their data shows Switch players' time is spent about 50% handheld and 50% docked.
Re: "If Mario Starts To Show Up On PlayStation, That's The Apocalypse, Right?" - Ex-PlayStation Boss Thinks Console Exclusives Are Still Important
OldGamer999 wrote:
The "someday-in-the-future" dream is "Gaming TVs", where Playstation, Nintendo, Xbox are just subscription and store apps and there's no boxes necessary. Maybe it's all cloud, maybe the TV would have memory cards you could download onto, etc.
Re: Arcade Archives Celebrates 500 Retro Releases With Special Commemorative Game
SillyG wrote:
Forever doesn't include the original Space Invaders though. I think most people buying a SI collection would want to own the best-selling arcade game of all time.
Re: Arcade Archives Celebrates 500 Retro Releases With Special Commemorative Game
FlyingDunsparce wrote:
Yes, at full price they do feel a bit pricey. But on sale I regularly scoop them up.
You might be interested that there are currently 10 games on sale from Hamster's Neo Geo line. Myself and others try to alert each other to the sales in the:
"Arcade Archives / ACA NEOGEO eShop sales" forum thread.
Re: Talking Point: Does Switch 2 Have Nintendo's Best Launch Line-Up Ever?
wollywoo wrote:
If you only game on Nintendo boxes, then they are some wonderful "new" game experiences. It's all about perspective.
Re: "This Just Didn't Fit Into My Gaming Lifestyle" - Hideki Kamiya Isn't Happy About Switch 2's Lack Of A D-Pad
Instead of listing them, I'll say I have every Nintendo-made controller for Switch/NS2 (except the Sega Genesis controller...that's the worst D-pad ever...a horrible disc!), plus the 8BitDo arcade stick.
So I have I think...6 different D-pad options? Plus an actual arcade joystick. It's not like there aren't options out there...
Re: My Nintendo Metroid Prime 'Legacy Sweepstakes' Offers A Bounty Of Prizes (North America)
@SynapticFlow
Platinum Points are earned by completing My Nintendo missions. There are three types of My Nintendo missions for Platinum Points:
I find I earn them without thinking about it, probably just by signing into my account or using my Switch 2 normally, etc.
But here's a Reddit thread with people discussing how to max out their earnings: https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/1l2vc2x/my_nintendo_platinum_points_earning_strategy/
Re: Feature: Nintendo Life's Alternative Awards 2025
"Best 'Game Featuring A Squirrel With A Gun' 2025"
No runners-up listed?? That's just laziness....
Re: Review: Stray Children (Switch) - A Surreal, Captivating, Undertale-Inspired RPG
It's got good reviews, but Steam users don't rate it well so far, with detractors saying it's inferior to Undertale and moon.
Re: Editorial: Happy Holidays From Everyone At Nintendo Life
Merry Christmaaaaaaaaaaaas!
Re: Best Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 Games Of 2025
@Borland
I think this list is a representation of how the games were rated by NL users (that's you and me!)
Have you rated...any of them? Usually the people complaining about these lists haven't rated anything.
Re: Persona 3 Reload Switch 2 Performance Update Now Live, Targets 60fps In Docked Mode
This is the kind of thing NL is essential for. I don't think I would have come across this patch news (or the early heads-up that it originally wasn't released in a great state) if it wasn't for this site.
Re: Talking Point: Does It Bother You That Big Games Companies Are Using GenAI?
To me, this is kind of like answering the question:
"Would you be sad/angry/upset if the Earth's average temperature is even warmer next year?"
Not saying I don't care, or have no opinion. But also, at this point, no sense in getting worked up about the inevitable. I'm kind of resigned to it. Not thrilled about it. Just kind of "what can ya do?" reaction.
We've already got 100% A.I. generated musical artists/songs/albums. They suck.
I'm sure we'll get 100% A.I. generated games. They'll suck.
But everyone will be using it as a tool. Everyone. In one way or another. Some gross, some "whatever".
I'm sure we're not far away from EVERY "Game of the Year" contender having used it in one way or another. Then are we supposed to boycott......everything?
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Ice Climber
From the bad jumping to the frustrating conveyor belts. It's just a bad time overall. It got to the point where I would sometimes just wait for the polar bear to come kill me so I could "jump up" a level.
I intended to clear all the levels but decided it wasn't worth my time. It just wasn't any fun.
If there was a mod or something where you can jump like Mario, then it might even be a great game.
Re: Nintendo Download: 18th December (North America)
Getting:
Re: Reminder: It's Time To Rate Your Switch 1 & 2 Games Of The Year
Splash_Woman wrote:
When I read the headline, I was going to come in with a joke:
"I think the winner might rhyme with 'Bonkey Dong Konanza' "
But now I'm afraid you will be correct...
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online N64 Game Ranked
@Contes N64 controllers for Switch are available.
I got mine 2½ years ago.
Re: Best Metroid Games Of All Time
Ogbert wrote:
These lists are generated by the game ratings of NL users (that's you and me).
The blurbs are by the editors. They aren't going to constantly edit the blurbs when the list order changes.
That would be...ILLOGICAL.
Re: Best Metroid Games Of All Time
Chimichanga wrote:
The lists are generated by game ratings of NL users (that you and me).
I find the people that complain about them, also don't bother to rate the games themselves.
Re: Limited Run Games Is Bringing NES 'Jaws' To Switch In "Massively Expanded" Form
WhiteTrashGuy wrote:
Michael Caine's all-time great quote, when someone complained to him that Jaws 4: The Revenge was garbage:
"I have never seen it, but by all accounts it is terrible. However, I have seen the house that it built, and it is terrific!"
Re: Limited Run Games Is Bringing NES 'Jaws' To Switch In "Massively Expanded" Form
devil76 wrote:
As of October 21, 2015, there were 19.
Re: Nintendo Download: 11th December (North America)
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Re: R-Type Dimensions III Blasts Its Way Onto Switch Consoles Next May
IGN ranked R-Type III: The Third Lightning the #65 best SNES game.
It's well-regarded by the "Shmups Forum", having been an "Honourable Mention" on their annual "Top 25 Shmups of All Time" polls, but behind the original R-Type and R-Type Delta.
Re: Paramount Makes Rival Bid For Warner Bros. After Netflix's $82 Billion Offer, Includes Game Studios
DollyrotsFan1 wrote:
The quote from the Netflix co-CEO:
"I think, over time, the windows will evolve to be much more consumer friendly, to be able to meet the audience where they are quicker…I’d say right now, you should count on everything that is planned on going to the theater through Warner Bros. will continue to go to the theaters through Warner Bros., and Netflix movies will take the same strides they have, which is, some of them do have a short run in the theater beforehand. But our primary goal is to bring first-run movies to our members, because that’s what they’re looking for.”
In other words: "whatever is already planned to come to theatres that we can't easily change will still come out in theatres, but after that it's straight to streaming baby! Da-dummm!"
Re: Nintendo Download: 4th December (North America)
Getting:
Re: The Game Awards 2025: Time, Date & How To Watch
I'm an awards show nut, so I'll be there with bells on!
One big problem with The Game Awards though (similar to the Super Bowl) it's hard to figure out when to run to the bathroom and get refreshments, as the ads are as big a draw as the rest of the show.
Re: Last Chance To Grab 40 Great Switch 1 & 2 Games In The 'Cyber Deals' eShop Sale (North America)
MJF wrote:
It was 20% off in a pre-launch sale end of April.
Then again in mid-July
Then again end of September
So should be due again mid-December.
Re: Nintendo Download: 27th November (North America)
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Re: Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection Has Been Rated For Switch
Jhena wrote:
I love Mega Man, and I've never heard of them either. Looks like they were all DS games, and I've never been a handheld gamer.
Every game in the series' Metacritic score = "stinky"
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online NES Game Ranked
SteveDaSteve wrote:
There was a recent article, Nintendo said it was a sales disaster and they "couldn't give them away." It caused Nintendo to stay away from educational games.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online NES Game Ranked
Pillowpants wrote:
Heck yeah Battletoooooooads!!!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's NES And Game Boy Library With Four More Titles
Battletoads
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
So both new NES offerings are consensus Top 50 games from the console.
Bionic Commando
Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters
Now they've got me dreaming again of an NES Bionic Commando re-issue...but how?>>> I forgot that it is included in Street Fighter 6!Re: Nintendo Download: 20th November (North America)
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Re: 50 Best Super Nintendo (SNES) Games Of All Time
Misima wrote:
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The list uses each game's average star-rating, so great smaller games aren't buried by a best-selling game's "total likes".
Which is........exactly what you are complaining it should be.
It already...is that.
That's why Chrono Trigger can be higher on the list than:
Despite the fact that Chrono Trigger has less ratings than all of those games.
Re: 50 Best Super Nintendo (SNES) Games Of All Time
@USWITCH64 @Misima
The people that complain about these lists usually haven't bothered to rate any of the games on them.
They're ranked by NL users' ratings (that's you and me).
Re: Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade's File Size On Switch 2 Is Making Us Sweat
1TB SanDisk micro sd express card when?
Re: Review: R-Type Delta: HD Boosted (Switch) - The Best R-Type? Possibly, And It's Never Looked Better
The Shmups Forum has had an annual poll for 20 years.
R-Type Delta has made the "Top 25 Shmups of All Time" list in the past, and was an honourable mention in the latest poll.
In the latest poll, the original R-Type was voted the #24 best shmup of all-time.
In the past, both R-Type III: The Third Lightning and R-Type Final have been honourable mentions.