SparkOfSpirit

@JakeShapiro http://www.gonintendo.com/s/224083-azure-striker-gunvolt-hitting-na-this-summer-eu-being-considered

It's already a lock.

Holiday 2014 is a lock.

I just hope there is some sort of Wii U/3DS game bundle announced.

I wonder what they could possibly talk about for an entire direct? Hopefully the release date, but what else?

Still, am interested. I hope there's some sort of a limited edition that includes both versions of the game.

Why don't they just have an item toggle like Smash Bros. to turn off individual items?

It's time for Mario Kart to offer more options, I think.

Mario & Luigi is all. The other games I'd rather (or do) have on my 3DS.

I would have preferred a Double Dash mode over this. It's a shame that we'll likely never get that again.

It's a bit too pricey for me at the moment, but I'll pick it up eventually. I'm glad this series has finally gotten over to the west.

I still think this is one of the best platformers ever. Such a shame we couldn't get a remake of Klonoa 2 and then a third one. This series really deserved better than it got.

@Luigifan141 I agree, it would be a system seller.

Nintendo and Sega are really missing an obvious moneymaker here.

@Kaze_Memaryu I didn't mean to imply you did. I just doubt that it'll have less.

Of those? Scram Kitty, oddly enough. Though I still am really looking forward to Smash, Shovel Knight, and Yarn Yoshi.

I lost my copy of Circle of the Moon. Kind of hope they get that up soon.

That Pokemon stage looks too good.

Then again, Pokemon stages are almost always great.

Why is Xtreme 1 doing better than V? V is far better.

@tom_q IV and V are great.

@Kaze_Memaryu 35 characters. I don't see this game having less than Brawl.

So why couldn't Mario's Final Smash be FLUDD, then?

Any chance to find out why Nintendo seems determined to bury the SNES version of Yoshi's Island? That's the version I want to play.

If they don't get more third party games and systems on board it will flat-line as quickly as the normal VC is currently flat-lining.

However they got everybody on board before the Wii launched is a tactic they need to follow again. At this rate the entire lifespan of the Wii-U will be VC re-releases and that's simply absurd.

Awesome review.

I can't believe it launched almost a year ago in Japan. Come on, NOA...

The 3DS version is shaping up to be as good as the Wii U version. I can't believe I'll have TWO Smash Bros. games to look forward to instead of one. Us fans are really fortunate this time.

Awesome! Can't wait for the SNES games to come to the VC next! (Also the GBA ports so I can get the GBA soundtrack and extra world for DKC3)

@HappyHappyist Chess? 10/10.

As someone who barely ever plays online, I'm having a ball with this. Chess is such a fun game.

They couldn't have at least put out Pro Wrestling?

I've always liked this system. Would really like it to be added to the VC for the 3DS, too.

Awesome, I really liked Lost World as it is and this makes it better.

Strange that there was no Mario DLC, though. Saving that for the crossover platformer that everyone wants?

If this is that 3D version of Mutant Mudds you have caught my interest.

Now get some Compile shooters in that remake machine!

@WaveBoy Klonoa's been in more than three games, and here's the kicker- they're all excellent!

I don't really want a Namco character but if they HAVE to have one, I'd rather him and his move-set potential for bouncing.

Simon Belmont is the only third party character left that would make sense, though.

So, NA should be getting it in about July or so.

Simon Belmont from Castlevania and Crono from Square Enix are the only third party characters left that I want.

But for Namco? Klonoa, no question. His bouncing abilities would be far more original than yet another sword-user or a character like Pac-Man which would have to be cobbled from the ground up to even make sense.

@unrandomsam It's not.

@Mommar I'd prefer a port of NES Contra. Better controls and level design and fans are still awaiting a re-release.

This looks awesome, will get day one. But are M2 doing any console games for this batch of 3D Classics? I was hoping for some Gunstar Heroes and Sonic 2.

This reminds me a lot of the comments Capcom made after they canceled Mega Man Legends 3. "You didn't want it bad enough."

Uh, I'm sorry? I guess? How do I apologize for that?

One of my favorite platformers! This series is awesome.

I bought them both. How's it my fault?

I wonder what a 16-bit hallway game would look like.

Yes! Also hoping they get around to Fantasy Zone II after this. The PS2 version has never left Japan and most Sega fans would love a portable version of it!

FINALLY!

Eshop originals are good. VC still lacking, unfortunately.

I like Lost World on Wii U. I find it fun.

Konami is such a shell of its great 8/16 bit days.

Unless you think Metal Gear started with the PS1, that is. Then you get plenty from them!

As I said before, people are going to be surprised by console sales this generation. And not in a good way. Don't think the Wii-U is the only console this will apply to.

No mention of Yoshi's water allergy in Sunshine? He was so disappointing in that game, just like the game itself was.

You guys also forgot to mention Smash Bros.! We're still waiting for him to be confirmed for the new one.

Nice article!

Don't forget that they made Wario Land: Shake It! either. That game was fairly easy for a normal play but was brutal to 100% just like Yoshi's Island was. Good-Feel is the perfect fit for Yoshi, in my opinion.

@Kirk The difference is that Kirby has a dedicated team (HAL) while Yoshi just gets passed around to third party studios for some reason. Good-Feel did a great job with Wario and Kirby with Shake It! and Epic Yarn, so I'm hoping they are able to do the same for Yoshi with Yarn Yoshi. If only Nintendo would show it off again.

Honestly, I wish they'd just let EAD make a Yoshi's Island game. Artoon/Arzest isn't cutting it.

Guys, Good-Feel is making Yarn Yoshi. This was made by Arzest. This game has nothing to do with Yarn Yoshi which is on a completely different system and will probably be great.

The question is why Yoshi hasn't been revealed for Smash Bros. yet.

This drought would be a perfect time to release more than one game a week for the U...

Does this mean the Yoshi Island games can go back to EAD now? Because Artoon/Arzest simply can't seem to match the original.

Looks fun. Hopefully Smash 64 stages like Saffron City will actually return this time. Brawl had none and that was a big disappointment to me.