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Re: Pokemon DSi Consoles Emerge from Long North American Grass

Rerun

I got Black pre-ordered.

I think it's a SMART move for Nintendo. Allows them to move some of those DSis. They did the same for Halloween (Orange & Green) and it sold really well (and they're worth +$50 more now). It will extend the life of the DSi since there are a handful who won't buy a 3DS.

Based on experience, a 3DS (lite) won't be too far behind. I give it 2.5 years and it's going to get better battery life and/or a bigger screen.

Re: Latest Iwata Asks Opens Eyes to Nintendo's Tough Standards

Rerun

Working weird hours is now pretty much the standard since the world is connected. It's a great game and all those 5am calls paid off!
But I still feel for the guys over at Retro. Some people just aren't morning persons. I hope this doesn't change anything. Nintend + Retro = WIN!

Re: You Can Gaze At This Super Mario 25th Anniversary Box Now

Rerun

VC titles $5 . . . Super Mario All-Stars 25th Anniversary Collection $30 . . . Seeing it on your shelf, unopened during Mario's 50th Anniversary pricesless.

I got this pre-ordered.

I agree with Chunky Droid, I'm getting it for the Soundtrack and the Booklet, the game is just an add on. It's like getting each for $10. I like art books and soundtrack CDs and most of it sell for more than $30 online after the original release has come and gone.

Re: Features: Things We Miss About the 8-Bit Era

Rerun

This brings back memories. I remember having to go around the neighborhood showing off my Contra skills (beating the game without 30 lives), finishing Simon's Quest and Mega Man (showing off the "pause bug").
I miss all the dumb rumors that would come out that you simply couldn't dispute unless you went to someone's house and proved it to him!

Re: Super Meat Boy May Skip WiiWare and Head to Retail

Rerun

I personally like retail releases over downloaded versions. I like holding the disc and reading the manual. Everything's virtual. It bother's me a bit. The other day, my heart skipped a bit when my Wii got an error message. First thing that I thought of was all my WiiWare and VC titles.

Re: Fils-Aime: Nintendo's Biggest Current Threat is Apple

Rerun

Nintendo is making a lot of money off casual gamers. Now Apple is eating up that side of the market. There are more gamers now but as it stands, Nintendo is at the middle. The hardcore HD gamers choose MS or Sony while the casual gamers are slowly moving towards Apple. I was trying to convince a co-worker who is an iPhone user/caual gamer and other than Nintendo exclusive games, I didn't have any way to convince him to buy a DS.

Re: Mew Returns to Pokemon in HeartGold and SoulSilver

Rerun

I've been mass producing MEW. I have a copy of HG and SS. I just keep reseting the data on HG and trade the MEW to my SS.
TIP:
If you're particular about personalities, save the game before going inside the Pokemart to pick up MEW. Retrieve MEW from the Delivery Man and if it's not the personality that you want, shut down and load the previous save. It took me 5 restarts to get a TIMID MEW.

Re: Super Mario Bros. 25th Anniversary

Rerun

It's great that Nintendolife offers these things. IMHO Nintendolife is a lot better than other gaming websites. I actually put more stock in the game reviews from this site than any other site. More power to Nintendolife!

Re: Review: Ironclad (Virtual Console / Neo Geo)

Rerun

I have the US Version on VC and it's an excellent game. However I am disappinted with the visuals. The screenshots that you have are serveral notches above what I'm seeing. It's just too dark on the real game. Is it the same for the JPN version. Maybe you could insert that in the review, as a potential caveat for NA buyers.

Re: Review: Tournament of Legends (Wii)

Rerun

I'm disappointed with High Voltage Software. I think they need to realize that gameplay matters more than graphics. I'm seriously impressed with their technical ability in maxing out the graphic capability of the Wii but if it isn't fun to play, I don't care how gorgeous the game looks. They should get someone on their team who focuses on gameplay. So much promise that constantly fails to deliver. SIGH

Re: DSiWare Will Not Be Transferable Unless Nintendo Makes Changes

Rerun

Something far fetched and maybe even a little backward would be for Nintendo to send you a cart/disc with your content (DSiWare/WiiWare/Virtual Console) in it. With an added charge of course. IMHO, I would prefer that. It may not be applicable but I play Magic The Gathering online and it's nice how they can send you HARDCOPIES of the card if you want. It does get deleted from your Virtual Account after they've sent it though. But I would rather have the real thing than a Virtual Copy

Re: Review: Metal Torrent (DSiWare)

Rerun

A SHMUP with no comments from Sean?!?!?! What's the world coming to?!?!?!

Seriously, I would download this in a heartbeat but I can't think of any other game to download to make the most out of my 2000 points card. I got the Metallic Blue DSi and it has all the other potential games that I want to get on DSiWare.

I wish Nintendo would fixt the currency system to allow me to share points between my DSi and Wii. If they can link Club Nintendo, why not link the points as well!

Re: Review: Viral Survival (WiiWare)

Rerun

Sounds interesting at 500 points. I wonder if the shooter mode plays like a SHMUP and/or Contra. I don't care too much for the other modes. Any thoughts/feedback?