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More people should have voted b instead of a. I'm terrible at competitive puzzlers.

Oh, Nicalis let people vote on a or b to reveal something today and it almost ended at 50%.

Calling it now. Spin off skateboarding game! (Yeah, no... that isn't happening).

I'd love to see their spin on a battle royale.

(My true hope is for an official apparel/clothing/shoe line. I need me so more real gold hi-horses!)

@Paraka I thought the exact same thing.

Nifty idea. I would need to see it in action first though.

@ValhallaOutcast This is true and I knew this before commenting. My main point is worrying about if they are going to rotate games out in the current system cycle. For example; I love mario bros 3, but what happens if they rotate it out for something I don't care for? That is my worry, and I know I'd have other options to play it. One of those options is finding a way to play it legally ($), and this other option is to emulate it illegally (free).

I wonder if this will be a "work around" on having more than one save file for pokemon games (playing on one console I mean), or if the saves will be on the cart.

This comment was originally supposed to be about the multi switch functionality... oops

Man, these levels look like they could be frustrating... I'm excited.

I guess my only real concern is if they will rotate these games out; and if so, how often they will rotate the games out. There are certain classic games I wouldn't want to lose, and when the console runs its course and the online services end I would have to hack the system in order to play those classic game on it. What if I'm somewhere where I can't get internet at the time, can I still play those games?

Really excited for this. I'll power through it before I get back online.

I understand Animal Crossing is a hard game to make (translation wise), but Nintendo has to know we all are wanting a new installment.

The update to New Leaf doesn't count either!!!

@Krisi Thank you for saying this so I don't have to, haha. Seriously though, if you change those core mechanics for battling you have a spinoff on your hands or just something completely different.

You mentioned LoZ, what about Mario? Its core mechanics are running and jumping. It has been that way longer than Pokemon's basics of battling. Should we change Mario's basics? I don't think so.

@Anti-Matter If you are bored of the current battle system of the main series then pick up one of the many spinoffs.

@masterLEON It was basically a race to the back and then holding the choke point to win turf war.

@shani Saltspray might have been "broken" but I always found it extremely fun. They could easily fix it too in my opinion. I always think I hated F heights, but I remember all the random crap I used to do on there. Mahi Mahi is what I want though!

This is an unbelievably charming vibe to it. I've been waiting on more information on this. Can't wait for it to come out.

I love that things are hidden if they aren't in your field of view. Nice touch, more games should be like that with top down and third person view.

Birdo better be in! I was "upset" birdo hasn't been confirmed yet. Paratrooper is very welcome too!

Yeah, this is a head hunter weapon. I just wish they would "fix" thermal ink with the blaster so the splash damage from a shot can paint them. Oh well.

@Shiryu Yep, that is my new avatar. I'd love to see everybody use it! Haha

@Tulio517 No no, I don't think metroid is coming this year at all. My thinking is:

smash this year
pokemon next year
metroid the year after that.

@Spectra Heheheh, nice

@WinterIceFox This is my thinking too. Originally I thought Pokemon had a chance this year and then Metroid next year, but since Smash has been announced this year I believe it is Smash, Pokemon, and finally Metroid. I think it fits in a nice time frame.

I stopped playing because it only made me want a real AC game even more.

@Sir_Anthony That is disappointing to hear about Ni No Kuni 2. Not that I was ever going to play it. And honestly the only things that gave me Ghibli vibes were the shadows and the wolves... and mostly because they were all black.

@Sir_Anthony It is inspired by Ghibli doesn't mean it has to look like it. The story telling could be like it. The imaginative characters could be like it. The mood could be like it. Inspired isn't always visuals.

They need to take create a stage back to brawl style, or make it where you have all the stuff from brawl and the ability to draw the stage from smash 4.

@Biff_ARMStrong there is an item switch screen. turn it off there.

@Zidentia You are correct. I've done some research now and when I was saying "hacking" the real word I should be using is "modding" which is different to an extent but follows a very thin line and also can be illegal. Even my Pac-Man to Ms. Pac-Man example is a little false. The modding of Pac-Man was perfectly legal, but down the road there was legal trouble with royalties and what-not.

Thanks for correcting me.

@Anti-Matter
I know your first language isn't English, and even if you are using the word "illegal" correctly what you are putting under illegal is incorrect.

Hacking is against terms and conditions of companies. If you hack your device might be bricked or not allowed to access the internet, etc.

Duplicating Super Mario Bros. and then distributing it for free you at a cost is illegal which means you can be sued, fined, or even do prison time.

Hacking is not piracy.

Hackers created optifine for Minecraft. Optifine makes Minecraft run better on computers and it is not illegal.

Hacking isn't illegal. It is against terms and conditions, so if the hacker ends up getting their device bricked then they have no right to complain.
Piracy and distribution is illegal.

Let's not get the two mixed up. I mean, don't forget that Ms. Pac-Man was a hack to have a harder version of Pac-Man.

I'm really "disappointed" with the results. That was my best Splatfest yet past the initial first 7 matches. Once I got out of the lower power score I was winning a LOT with team soccer. Oh well, got my snails. Time to get fresh!

@SmaggTheSmug This is exactly what I thought too. The thing is though, they didn't even want to acknowledge the Wii U existed at this point. Even if they are the scummiest of companies, at least the are pushing Nintendo now.

But yeah, screw gamestop.

@thesilverbrick Yeah, as much as I love the zink mini set (or the zink brand in general) I would ditch it in a heart beat for the heavy if it got a curling bomb.

@thesilverbrick That is already out. Unless you mean the normal splatling and not the zink mini.

This clash set is going to be a blast!

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Where is birdo? If no birdo give me koopa troopa! I hope there are unlock-able characters.

Baseball has always been the most boring sport to me, all you do is watch guys grab at themselves for awhile. Watching golf on TV has more action than watching baseball on TV. Live baseball is still boring, to me it is more about what kind of experience the ballpark can give you than how the game is going.

Watching men's soccer/football is really hard too. They just flop so much it is sad to watch. Women's soccer is so much more fun in my opinion. Can't wait for the world cup. They look like they put so much more effort in the sport instead of acting (like the men).

And yes, my views are very blinded and extreme. I love sports, I took part. I'm just way over critical about them.

I chose soccer.

Splatoon 2, skyrim, and kirby. Maybe a little of shantae pirates curse. Good birthday games all around!

Finally coming out! I have an all zink gear set up and have been waiting for this. I'll be zinking it up tonight!

Ready for some Hollow Knight. Also ready to see more on Moonlighter and Away: Journey to the Unexpected. I love indie games in all shapes and sizes.

I'm going to play devil's advocate here, and I want you all to know that it doesn't necessarily dictate what my opinion is.

Now that that is said, does anyone remember when the show "Jackass" became a thing? Once it was out more teens and pre-teens started acting like idiots and tried to do similar things (key word "more". some kids acted this way before the show). Kids were influenced by the show. What about wrestling like nWo? Kids and teens watched this and would try to imitate those moves with friends cause injuries which sometimes would be fatal.

So what is my point? Kids and teens are influenced by different mediums. We can't sit here and say 100% that violent games won't or don't influence these peoples in a negative or destructive way. Even though I don't agree with @Anti-Matter all the way, parents need to take his approach and do research. On top of that when their kids do play games, parents need to find time to watch and talk about these games with their children and make sure they understand what is going on and how that translates to real life.

That being said, I hate censorship of medias. In my opinion video games aren't what cause mass shooting. I live in the states. I'm actually from Southern Arkansas and grew up around guns used for hunting. I don't like the phrase "guns don't kill people, people kill people." I wan't you to understand. Guns were created to kill. Whether it be people or animals, that is what they are created for. This country has a gun problem that is spilling into countries to the south of us and effecting them as well. I'm not for getting rid of guns completely. Like I said, I grew up hunting which put food on the table and saved money long term for a lower class family I was a part of. We had pump action shotguns and bolt action rifles. In my opinion there is no point in semi-automatic weapons for people. If you are a hunter that thinks they need a semi, all I can say is get good because if you miss a shot on a deer then most of the time they'll start to run. If you can't hit something static then you sure can't hit a moving target.

However, I think this country is already to far in its problem with guns. There are too many illegal guns floating around now to do something about. If we started cracking down it would be another war on drugs and continue to push more illegal guns to other places. If we create hard laws on guns I truly believe it would just be another war on drugs. Sure it has done "some" good, but there will be a lot of wasted time and efforts. This country is going to have to slowly take laws from other countries and put them in place, but this country is all about "black and white" and "right and wrong". You are either against or for, you can't partially do anything. This is what is crippling this country, no one wants to compromise and meet in the middle.

Wow, I really started chasing rabbits. Sorry everyone.

Edit to point out @JKRiki comment. Something I feel strongly about.

I just want to pop in and thank 99% of the people here.

Even though there are opposing views here it hasn't dissolved into name calling or hate spewing. This community should be proud. Just imagine how ign would be on this article.

Everyone loves to hate on COD, but I still find the online fun. You just gotta mute all the 12 year old shrieking boys telling you they did unmentionable acts to your mother.

Piranha Pit in the first game is where I really learned his to use the charger. I have a warm spot for it. I've still yet to really sit down and rank up in ranked. I'm A or A+ in everything except CB, which is rarely up when I have time to play.

@dimi The only part that is paid is the new story an playable octolongs from what I understand. The 100 new gear and whatnot is free like usual.

Two squids enter, one squid leaves.

Not surprised about DQB. I'm having a blast playing it.

Alright people, let's not over hype this one please. The only reason the last one "sucked" is because of the over hype and the spoiled information.

They singled out Mario Tennis so expect a lot of that. I also expect some final details on the Kirby game since it is coming out soon this month. I also expect new splatoon update information. I'm not expecting any big surprise unless it is Diablo. I'd like anything Dragon Quest related since I'm on a kick right now.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE Exactly why I haven't bought one of these kind of stands yet, but I could really use one.

Price is also important.

@Kanbei You are correct, so if you are initially accurate when you engage someone you will wreck them. I'm assuming this also means it will be better to shoot a few shots, move, and then repeat.

@Yoshi This is a big, and welcome, change. It will really help with being able to position your reticle better or getting out of a pinch.

@wazlon I like this idea. Make it like the Smash Bros option where you can change the percent chance of playing.

"Squid Beakon - Made it so that the position of opponent players within the area of effect is displayed on all ally’s Turf Maps" Wait wait wait, so did they make squid beakons into little sonar points now? If that is the case I could see some interesting tactics come out of that, but nothing really ground breaking though.

This looks great. I just wish games like this had create-a-car options. I miss lego racer from the N64.

Looks like a I stand corrected. I was afraid the games weren't going to have enough content from what they initially showed off to justify the price. The first box set looks amazing just from the piano and motor bike sections. This is really giving me a mario paint vib (especially b/c of the piano, yes). The robot game seems lacking in comparison though, but it has no appeal for me so that is why.

@Xaessya I came here to see if they just reemphasized the "coming soon" part. Glad to see they have a "date" for it though.

I assume there will be a system update of some kind too. Curious if it will add anything.

Looks like I don't have to say this is ugly like I intended to. Everyone else has that covered.

40 USD though... really? (I guess I will say something about its graphics). You can't ask for that much money and then give us a game that looks like a free to play phone game that usually has adds after everything you do.

This is sad.