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Apparently there is going to be a Totaku Figure of Shantae, which I think would be way better than the Funko Pop figure.

Well it's not like they would say "there be cases where the frame-rate may drop". All this confirms is they are aiming for a 60 FPS.

Still, Platinum games in the past have proven to be very good (look at Bayonetta on the Wii U), so I'm sure they will do their best to ensure it runs smoothly.

It's more fun (and free) if you block Hideki Kamiya yourself! It's not like he can block you back, right?

I have the Power A Peach Shadow controller, and it's honestly not the worse controller. I actually really like the D-Pad, and it's perfect for playing games like Puyo Puyo Champions. The buttons are decent as well. The Analogue Sticks know are let down by being too large, and sometimes I don't feel I have enough on them. Saying that, playing Mario Kart 8 DX works fine enough. The biggest issue know is I had to take it apart twice to clean the insides of the left analogue stick to stop it drifting.

These Animal Crossing controllers look like they have smaller and better analogue sticks. So they could fix the issue I have with the controller I have. Although it's probably best to stick with the Pro Controller.

@USWITCH64
By auto-accelerating and swiping left and right to turn. Honestly, it wasn't that fun and didn't play much of it.

I just wish Nintendo gave the Switch version of Mario Kart 8 DX some update love, instead of making Pauline playable in the mobile version...

Oh come, no mention of Arle Nadja from Puyo Puyo, but Tetrominos gets a mention? What the * Mario jump noise * nintendolife, what the * Sonic spring noise *?

@Anti-Matter
If you're talking about more than one item, and the word ends with a h, you add es on the end (so witch > witches). If the word belongs to someone, you put: 's on the end (witch > witch's).

For example: Mario bought some peaches from the store and took them to Peach's Castle.

Hope that helps. The English language does have some strange rules.

@xpownz
I'm going to Japan in September, and it's going to cost around £5000. Kept in mind, this is for 3 weeks and includes the flights, breakfast, hotels, theme park, tourist attractions, etc. Japan isn't the cheapest country to visit, but I'm sure I will enjoy it.

@matdub
I think they are talking about Universal Studios Japan. From what I heard, the Back To The Future Ride is still there.

@immensechicken
Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fuel is way better know. There is way more skill involved, and I can actually win.

Don't worry know, I'm making the Labo Steering Wheel tonight. It might give me the edge on Mario Kart 8 DX!

It's a shame Japan don't seem to care about Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fuel.

I didn't realize Ace Combat 7 got released last year. Might have to buy a copy.

I think Rian doesn't like Grimer. That's it. What's Star Wars got to do with anything, and why do people take it WAY to seriously?

I could be wrong, but when a company closes down, they have been been made redundant? So they would be entitled up to 90 days pay. Trust me, it sucks when you lose a job, but in cases like this, you have some income while looking for another job.

@graysoncharles
Correct me if I am run, but Exp. Sharing was an optional thing in previous games. Unless Sword and Shield have made it a mandatory thing?

@Samsamsam
That's why I prefer Advance Wars over Fire Emblem. Once your characters are at a high level, it can make the games a cake-walk.

Well I needed to buy a Shaver from Amazon, so I bought the Labo Vehicle Kit to make it free delivery. Yay!

My new favorite number is 242 (Pu-Yo-Tsū)!

@Shiryu Why not put Mini Review in the title then?

This article goes into more detail on goro awase: https://legendsoflocalization.com/goroawase-japanese-number-wordplay/

But yeah, this is the Japanese having fun with numbers!

I think people forget the two Zelda DS games used the stylus to control link, and not many people enjoyed that control system. Not surprised it didn't make the list.

Now Super Princess Peach not making the list is such a shame. I can only guess people don't like the emotions mechanic, or Peach isn't taken seriously. I need to go back and play this.

I played Metoes once and had no idea what I was meant to do. It must have some fans if it made the top 50. Personally Panel De Pon / Planet Puzzle League is the much better puzzle game. It fact, why didn't Polarium get any love?

@Jayofmaya
The Phoenix Wright series is really good on the DS. I'm not the biggest fan of point and click games, but the presentation, music, and clever writing make for a very good "visual novel" game. So it's not too surprising they have made the list, but I can understand this "game" isn't what a lot of people would want to play. It's more like playing through a movie, but you control where to go. Without spoiling the game too much, I think the second one has the better cases, while the 3rd one had better characters.

@Aerona
I have played Style Savvy, and honestly couldn't get into it. At least they put effort into the game. Although I do find it funny the developers use to make wrestling games (including Ultimate Muscle: Legends VS. New Generation on the GameCube), and now only make fashion games. Thanks Nintendo. XD

I'll pick it up at a later date. Crash Team Racing has kept me busy, plus I need to play Mario & Sonic 2020 Olympics and make some Mario Maker levels.

Roger Roger! Wait...

Again, MetaCritic is a pile of * Mario growing noise *. It's fine if you want to get an idea what people think, but if I want to see how good the game is, I would check out a few actual reviews that go into detail.

At the end of the day, the only review I trust is my own. Imagine if I decided not to play Sonic Heroes because GamesMasters (UK Magazine) gave it 50/100, because they played the terrible PS2 version.

Look out Mario Kart and Crash Team Racing, you have competition! XD

@ummyeahnintendo And that is while Metacrtic is a pile of * Sonic Spring Noise *.

@Moroboshi876
To be fair, Limited Run Games don't make any profit on the postage. It's high because it includes tracking and tax. I agree they should donate at least 25% instead of 10% however.

I have just placed an order for the Sega Genesis Pink Controller. I don't usally like pink, but this has that Tawna Pink vibe from Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled.

@TryToBeHopeful
Because WayForward is an American company. English has always been the official language for their games. I know during Shantae 1/2 Genie Hero kickstarter , the French, Spanish, German, and Italian translations were outsourced to a translation group. From what I have read, the translations are pretty bad. The Spanish translation refers to Shantae as male.

But yeah, this is clearly an example where the translators are not getting the context of the text, which of course results in bad translation.

@Gravitron
If you go for this one, then yes.
https://limitedrungames.com/collections/neo-frontpage/products/official-sega-genesis-pink-controller

I think it's time to do the Crash Dance:

Keep in mind that in Japan:
O = Confirm / Correct
X = Cancel / Confirm

When designing the PlayStation Controller, they used shapes instead of letters: https://theuijunkie.com/playstation-button-shapes-meaning/

Usually in the west, we would use a Tick or a Cross, while in Japan, it's a Circle or a Cross. Point Blank on the PS1 uses a Circle (Correct) and Cross (Wrong).

If you want to refer the O / X as a letter instead of a shape, cool.

@AlphaElite

• Usually Japanese PlayStation games / the BIOS use O to Confirm and X to Cancel.
• Usually Western PlayStation games / the BIOS use X to Confirm and O to Cancel.

Western games that get translated into Japanese usually have the buttons swapped, or give the user the option to use X or O.

I feel like there are some titles that are missing. I will check when I get home.

Also, "Ultimate Muscle: Legends vs. New Generation" & "Kinnikuman Nisei New Generation vs. Legends" are the same game.

I already have it on the Xbox One, but if Switch is the only option, definitely give the Spyro Trilogy ago.

Basing the information on the Steam page ( https://store.steampowered.com/app/996580/Spyro_Reignited_Trilogy/), it claims it's 40GB in size. So they have used the maximum Switch cartridge of 32GB, and the rest (8GB) you have to download.

I didn't actually realize this trilogy supported 14 languages, and that includes audio. I bet a good chunk of the voice files is making the game so big.

@Nagi
I find it more funny that the translator didn't realize they were words that you use when you hit or miss a target. That's why context is important. I've only heard of the word Fräulein where the German Prosecutor from Ace Attorney 4 uses it all the time.

A funny error I know is from the US version of Advance Wars 2, where Flak says "Bombers are Indirects", despite there being no air units that are indirects. It does suit his stupidity know. It was sadly fixed in the Europe version.

I've heard a lot of people complain about the translations for Shantae: Half-Genie Hero. Apparently in the Spanish translation, Shantae is mentioned as being male. Kind of embarrassing since she is the main character. From seeing some Japanese screenshots, names were written using English letters instead of Katakana.

@StevenG
I was refering to the update that was talked about in the article. Of course you have to pay for the base game (physical or download). What I meant was during the next update, we have the chance to unlock extra stuff for free (or give Activision money).

@Aaronnnnn
Exactly. No one is pointing a gun to your head to give Activision money.

Just to remind everyone that when the next update comes out, you can unlock 5 characters, 3 character skins, 2 karts, and 1 course FOR FREE, let the Micro transactions to buy Wampa Coins are OPTIONAL TO BUY. Bunch of complainers, the lot of ya!

It's not a deal breaker to me, and the only reason Activision have done this is because they know people will use this method because they are two impatient to unlock them the free way. My advise; don't use this method.

I'm looking forward to trying the new course out. Can't wait to play as the Baby T-Rex!

@Nagi
Shame the Single Player content in MK8D is very vanilla. Grand Prix and Time Trials can easily become boring. CTR:NF has much better modes like the Time Relics being one, as you have to smash the crates to freeze the time, and getting all them takes 10 seconds off your time.

@SMW
The awards that you earn by getting Nitro Fuel during the Grand Prix (like Tawna, Motor-racer Crunch, etc.) will be available to purchase in the Pit Stop at a later date.

As for the Pit Stop GP Items (like Megumi, Isabella, Flag Stickers, Twilight Tyres etc.), these should still be available when it shows up.

The Championship Kart and the Theme Decals I presume can only be unlocked by being in the 5% during a GP.

The Purple and Orange Joycons look cool.

The only issue I see is the Wii version of Super Monkey Ball (2006) is very cheap to pick up (like under £5 second hand). Can't really see myself paying full price.

I actually liked this Wii game. The Motion Controls work really well, the Boss Battles were an interesting idea, and the music was fantastic. It's by Cash Cash, who did the music for Jet Set Radio and Sonic Rush 1 & 2.

I wonder if the Switch version will have the option to use Motion Controls?

The Transfer Pak was such an amazing device. It's just a shame it didn't get used much.

I got mine when I bought Pokémon Stadium 1, and later on Pokémon Stadium 2. Seeing the Pokémon that I have raised on the Gameboy in 3D was amazing! Plus playing the Gameboy game on the TV was mind blowing (although the loading times were slow).

Does anyone remember Mystery Gift for Gold, Silver and Crystal? Using the Infrareds on the GameBoy, you both recieve a random gift (done once per day, per person). Pokémon Stadium 2 had the option to Mystey Gift with a girl, which was a great way to try and get some good gifts.

@TenEighty
I didn't think about using a S-Video to VGA. Thanks for the tip.

It most likely says about the download required on the back of the box for the European one. It's just the US one says it on the front.

That's exactly what we need, more baby characters. XD

Nice to see Tawna and the Trophy Girls make a return!

Been playing Sushi Striker on the 3DS. Quite an addicting game, plus the 3DS needs sone love.

Hopefully more Team Sonic Racing this evening and tomorrow. Get through the story mode.

Nintendo are literally on fire with these free character updates!

The Rayman 1 music was so awesome! Rest in peace Rémi, and thanks for the music.

Puyo Puyo 20th Anniversary on the Nintendo DS. Playing the fan translation and improving my chain combos.

Also Mario Tennis Aces, smashing it online with Pauline, the 1-Up girl.

"playing the obscure but insanely addictive tile-matching puzzler"
Well outside Japan, that is true. In Japan itself, there are many ports and sequels to Puyo Puyo, it's very well known in Japan.

The video does show you how to do the "Stairs" method, which is a good place to start.

The Mega Drive / Genesis version of Earthworm Jim is way better. Not sure why they went with the SNES version.

So we need:

• Slopes
• Rotating Slopes
• Invisible Slopes
• MORE SLOPES!

These puns are driving me up the wall! 😁

Hopefully the game uses an analog stick!

Mario Kart 7 still plays well on the 3DS. Got to give that 3DS some 💜.

Must be a slow news day. How does "retweeting" become news? I need to retweet something, quickly!

I think people only voted DuckTales because they like the NES version. They most likely have never played the GB version, because when I played it, it had slowdown and some terrible sound effects.

Now Solar Striker is a good space shooter on the Gameboy. It was made by Nintendo themselves.

Donkey Kong on the Gameboy was also brilliant. Put so many hours into the puzzle type game.

Hurray! This is going to be great!

@Xaessya
Apperently they get sucked into another dimension where they are force to where furry costumes. Because a pinball game needs a plot?

@Switch-a-Roony
How is the language barrier? Is it easy to figure out what to do?