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It is a cute retrospective into 40 years of Mario and Nintendo being a source of fun and enjoyment in a changing and growing Japanese culture.

Fandom needs to find a middle ground in this reality. People want both personal and historic moments recognized for levels of devotion at all times to the point of being an obsession. Maybe this is what people want to accomplish, but I find it overbearing and obnoxious. It reenforces the saying "This is why we can't have nice things."

Takes a sip of water
Breathe

What could possiblie go wrong?

Nailed it

The marketing is more memorable than the game, and that sums up what I got after one playthough. I never even unlocked the amiibo bonus because I was so disinterested after finishing the game.

The game brings up so many conflicting feelings since it was emblematic of the Wii U era. "It had potential, but ..".. However, I am a longtime Star Fox fan since first flight, and I will welcome a tuned remake or something new to enjoy that Arwing flying. I bought Starlink: Battle for Atlas just for Star Fox time.

Always nice to see the Switch 2 deliver higher fidelity gaming, but I am impressed what was accomplished on the Switch. The comparisons showcase how a dev can squeeze out a decent experience with the Siwtch's lower specs.

A very cute addition. It's lovely Nintendo has brought more to ACNH in the last few months. I've gotten too much fun out of the little fence hop on slopes.

I won't be returning to N64/GC Animal Crossing for the 25th anniversary.The bitter, snarky attitudes of the villagers remind me too much of Nintendo "fan comments".

Irritated players used social media.
It wasn't super effective.

What could possibly go wrong?

6/10 stars? Mario just needs one invincibility star to win at the box office.

Let's a go to the bank!

What I find baffling is that Nintendo does not offer this uograde/DLC as an NSO perk similar to the BoTW/TotK upgrades which are TRANSFORMATIVE for those games in performance. But, here we are. :/

I am hoping a performance/quality option comes along that allows one to pick a preferred fps setting. Having spent (no joke) over 1000 hours on the Switch edition, I am very accustomed to a 30 fps speed to this world. I would prefer a solid 30 fps (no more 15 fps in the rain) joined with the higher quality textures versus inconsisten 60 fps that takes away the cartoon sensation but still drops at certain times (yeap, still in the rain).

But, if you can't tell, DDV is a fave in my home. This being a free update is a win for the fans.

I cynically said in the article about Nintendo reducing their US forecast that price increases in the US would help sell units. I didn't expect Sony to be listening.

I stand by this cynicism. The US will not only buy more at this news, they will also absorb these increases and continue the hording. Shopping addiction sees no end except when food is at risk. And we have no shortage of food stuffs.

Greatness isn't cheap anymore.

Let's just get to the ending at this rate.

All characters are chill for a moment, then, off in the distance is a bright light and flash.

...Kirby lands in front of them gasping for breath. He's holding some object...

It has the Smash Bros. emblem...

Cut to black and the a sinister laugh.

Leon followed by Tofu.

More rankings to rank ranks. I can't wait for the Top XX ranks that rank best ranks of 20XX...RANKED!

Having navigated a round of layoffs at my work, I'll say they are not about efficiency. If anything, they cause massive internal turmoil and havoc since the survivors have to pickup the slack.

Layoffs are for investor engagement for future revenue calls and give the impression there is less overhead. The IMPRESSION of efficiency is enough for investor sentiment and get a point or two on the stock value

Everyone lies to everyone. #thoughtsandprayers

A simple solution for a simple culture: Increase the price.

Americans complain about prices. But the threat of any increase kicks off a shopping frenzy. And then paying more just becomes a guilty pleasure to say "I can still afford it." Americans are addicted to shopping, and I say take full advantage of it.

I will never argue that Gen AI will change everything. It already has in practicality.

The question is if I will tag along for the changes. And all signs are pointing to "No". I am satisfied to say my investment in future game tech will end with this generation if the future focus turns mainly to Art Ingestion and not true creativity.

All good things...

Typewriter ribbon

I'll be joining the fun this weekend. I've hovered long enough, and the game's charms have won me over.

I also like to consider games like Dreamlight Valley, ACNH, and Pokopia as theme parks, and I like to park hop. I also need Hello Kitty in the mix. Super excited!

No multiplayer? 9/10 in my book.

Rico! You know what to do!

I'm eager to hear how CoPilot will infest this MS product.

Bethesda. Bethesda never changes.

Computer! Popcorn. Hot.
Energizing
Comment section, engage.

A 50/50 split is still a win/win.

The NA/European box is my vote. Being there at launch and seeing that image after finishing LttP was perfection. What an incredible achievement on a system with only shades of green.

Nearly 35 years ago, I was a budding tween, and my first Zelda love was A Link to the Past. After so many playthroughs, a magazine obsession, and needing to know more, I was able to go back to the NES and gave TLoZ a playthrough as well. It was a fantastic time to grow and see classics and legends come into the World

At the 13th hour on the 13th day of the 13th month, 13 emulators saw their fate.

@Thesharkfromjaws Something....something about your picture and your name...hmmmm...

I need to put on my peepers and inspect further. Something is...fishy.

An LJN game will be re-released into the wild on Friday the 13th.

What could possibly go wrong?

The older I get, the more I appreciate the high points of ST:V. I am excited to take this voyage.

And maybe, someday, DS9 will get a revisit.

Next week is their Puppy Love (Lady and the Tramp) update followed by the Switch 2 edition release. It is my hope that Gameloft addresses a game breaking issue with the Trial of Valor mission in the Storybook Vale expansion that prevents story progression for Aurora, Maleficent, and completing the expansion. But my hope is tempered by the fact this problem has existed for months prior to the Wishblossom Ranch release, and Gameloft merely states "we are aware of the issue" and closes the discussion.

In total, AI is a plagiarism tool. Stake holders are creatively and morally bankrupt with a cocaine-fiend like need for society to accept the slop and never question the destruction AI reigns.

The model owners knew from day one to target children for immediate acceptance as children have no filters. Start with the kids, show the addiction, then hit company leaders stating quick money can be made. It's almost a sci-fi, alien invasion plot with pathetic, drug dealing masterminds.

This tech won't go away, but same goes for the stigma it has earned. And so long as society, specifically kids, so the cheapness in the stolen art, AI will not be accepted as a pillar of society but as another Dark Web tool.

Three RBIs and two assista for an off side's slam dunk! 18 points!

SPORTS!

Spit-take

Nice.

"The Virtual Boy might not be well-loved..."

It is time to put this notion to rest. The Virtual Boy was a commercial failure, but it is loved by the audience it captured which has only grown since its timely death. The 90's just wasn't the era for the VB. I won't say "ahead of its time", but it was the teen era of gaming that wasn't conducive to the project. 30 years later, Nintendo giving it a redemption story shows there is enough love and energy for the platform.

I have the headset on order for myself and nephew who is deep into classic gaming.

Now, to clean up my mess

I already have FF7 in my library, but that didn't stop me from getting this bundle just in case. Being the same price as the standalone game, there is no loss.

I will have FF21 for my weekend, snow storm celebration in the NorthEast US.

4D refers to the scores each previous Bubsy game received.

WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

"...like Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection, the physical release on Switch 2 is not a Game-Key Card but rather a full on-cart release."

That's ominous because MK:LK is not a full on-cart release.

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/12/mortal-kombat-legacy-kollection-switch-1-and-2-physical-release-does-not-include-mortal-kombat-4-on-the-game-card

It's been years since I launched the game. This seemed like a nice opportunity to jump back in until I was met with entering credentials for an Epic account. I could have sworn I signed up with my existing Nintendo account.

Then I decided to poke in the EULA for giggles to read they will share my data with LLM providers for AI Slop. With that in mind, I have deleted the game and will never come back to Rocket League.

I am disappointed I wasting the download time considering I have FFVII which is in queue. But on a high note, I got 25 GB back for FFVII which is in queue.

My prediction is it will go up in price, people will conplain, but people will still pay to play.

Life goes on.

And here's my confession: I don't find the Prime series engaging.

I have tried for the last 20 years to find the energy to truck through Metroid Prime on the GameCube, Wii, and now Switch/S2. I even own the Trilogy compilation on the Wii and Wii U. I hoped over and over again all these investments would get me into the series. It never works for me. I gave up after a about 3 hours each and every time.

While I don't NEED a Super Metroid (or even Metroid II), I never felt like the Prime series was for me.

I'll try again in ten years or so.

In this day and age, I wish Cory were in the House

Downloaded last night.
The 100 Platinum Point mission went live today.
Booted up the game for three accounts, then quite after the splash screen.
Points acquired, and game and save files deleted.
Mission Complete in Metal Slug fashion.

It's a hussle economy, and Nintendo hasn't shied away from taking a buck for a low effort.

That said, I know what I'm doing with my $5 spent, and that's all right with me. I've done way worse with way more dollars.

I rated the update as "Good".

Nintendo is the master of evergreen projects.

I've never been a Tomb Raider fan or follower. That being said, she seems to cosplay the character as well as many other models over the decades. All the best with the show.

The only "opportunity" left at GameStop is the CEO's payday and investor returns.

Power to the stock players.

Oh, and I found and purchased a GS exclusive item from a UK company. How splendid! Gamestop, you can go away now. Be off with you.

This sounds like a job for Wall $treet Kid!

@KingMinosOfKnossos I totally feel that. I didn't "hate" Voyager per se, but I found it awkward and not as engaging (Ha!) as the better dramas of DS9 and TNG.

But I will welcome expanded ideas based on the show as I did appreciate the cast, sone of the crew, and just exploration in gemeral.

The Wrath of Neelix.

Cheers and welcome!

Like many companies, GameStop business focus has moved away from the customer and redirected to serving the investor and a self-servibg CEO. Their actions are focused to do whatever it takes to make that stock and executive payout as inflated as possible.

Gaming is at the bottom of GameStop's priority list. In amazing timing, I attempted to visit local stores this weekend for an exclusive item. Store #1 was shuttered after 13 years of recent memory, and store #2 was pathetic. Games were barely on display. It was pop culture merch from entrance to the back wall, but it also felt sparse like it was being gutted.

I feel for the employees having the carrot of employment being dangled like a prize, but I am also ready for GameStop to be put down so it is no longer a tumor in gaming conversation.

It is technology built on theft and rebundled to sell to informed executives and uninformed customers. And I will not spend one cent on games with stolen, recycled works from other artists.

The GenAI scam has only proven to humanity that there is no honor amongst corporations. They can march on without my money.

I'd call it stunning at a minimum. This also feels like redemption for those who remember the announcement that FFVII would go to the PlayStation instead of the N64 and breaking a long cherished bound between Nintendo and Square.

I'm not over looking the fact that the FF series is quite present on the Switch/Switch 2. But the FFVII breakup was based on the tech shock that Nintendo's system couldn't deliver FFVII. The remake was feeling the same way. But here we are now with Intergrade looking spectacular.