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This morning, I had this error. I tried a hard reset (holding down the power button for a few seconds, then back on), and downloading works fine now for me.

Updated Hyrule Warriors and DOOM 64, and downloaded a few smaller games, no issue on my end.

I updated after they put the update back online. Really hope those having problems get this fixed and working again.

@Zachuratedphat I guess a hard reset worked for the both of us. Will admit, it's sometimes easy to forget the Switch sleeps and never shuts off fully.

Downloaded this morning. Updated Tetris 99 and redownloaded classic Doom, and it worked smoothly for me. Hope those having problems can get this sorted out or fixed.

The oddity is it's still update 12.0.3. If that was the version number for the bad update, shouldn't it be 12.0.4, or 12.0.3a (I've seen something similar when some games get hotfixes).

I don't know programming so I'm only making a guess here, I think it would be common knowledge a device would see 12.0.3 and not update to the same version since it sees it as "up to date."

@Terra Indeed it's odd, on the brighter side it's not installing at least so I can wait for the update to be fixed with whatever the issue may be.

@Terra Fell asleep with YouTube on last night, and when it asked to update when I turned my Switch on. I clicked cancel, when I check the update menu I have a message saying "Version 12.0.2, your system is up to date" not acknowledging the update.

I'm glad someone is giving Rodea a look, have the Wii U/Wii combo pack. Enjoyed playing the Wii version more.

Yes, I've played Balan Wonderworld. Sorry, but I'm one of those people who likes the game. Got it for my birthday earlier in the year. Took it like a puzzle platformer, using costumes to reach certain places and explore. Some of the story scenarios made me a bit emotional at times too.

My only real complaint with Balan Wonderworld, the lack of a dedicated jump button forces me to keep a costume that can jump at all times, and the lack of pressing B to go back in the menu. Otherwise, I like it.

Sorry, I formed my opinion after playing the game.

I always replay games and rewatch shows and movies. Literally, Sonic Battle has been my go to GBA game for the past few years, and I recently replayed an old Jimmy Neutron GBA game just because I felt like it. I always revisit old favorite games. Also, being a Sonic fan, when there's no new games, I like to replay older ones.

Same applies to shows and movies, can't count how many times I've watched Trolls, Smurfs The Lost Village, or My Little Pony. I just love watching them, why would I stop watching them if I seen it once?

I just can't be that person who plays or watches something once and moves on. Games, shows, and movies that are my favorites, I always will enjoy going back to them.

This weekend, a bit more of Jimmy Neutron Jet Fusion on GBA. Started playing the game earlier in the week. Also, Sonic Colors on Wii and DS, the announcement of made me want to play the original games again.

Finally, someone mentions this. I knew I spotted this for a second watching the presentation.

So, we're all going to ignore the Minecraft Sonic collab tease that was shown at the 3:47 mark of Sonic Central? Not seeing it mentioned, it feels like I'm the only one who spotted this.

Though this is a mock-up, I wouldn't mind this. It's cool I have some GBA games on Wii U, but I always like playing GBA on the go, so it makes sense for me to have this on Switch.

Personally, I'd like to see the Sonic Advance trilogy, Sonic Battle and Puyo Pop on such a service.

Can confirm. I was in Target a few weeks back to buy some stuff needed around the home, and this was happening with sports cards (hence the rule for MLB, NFL, and NBA too). No one was there for Pokemon from what I've seen.

Boy the kid is in for a surprise thanks to the pizza place.

Great, now, I want pizza after reading this.

I might just keep an eye on this. I bought Wing Commander Privateer during GOG's winter sale and love it. I'm getting vibes from that game while watching the trailer.

Definitely going to try and get the Sonic ones. I was decorating the tree last Christmas, after I put up my Mario, Peach, and Yoshi ornaments, I was wondering why haven't I seen Sonic ones yet.

Also, I think they'll be a nice addition to other character themed ornaments I've gotten over the years.

@Heavyarms55 Usually Hallmark stores tend to sell them early. I remember ordering a Trolls ornament from them last year, and received it while it was still summer. Other stores usually sell them closer to Christmas.

@boxyguy I have to agree with you on this one, it does feel like a classic game subscription service. Which isn't a bad idea and I don't mind that part of NSO at all.

The bigger problem for me is the fact that the service is required to play online multiplayer in most games, unless it's a free-to-play online multiplayer game.

Again, I've always been a PC gamer in addition to being a Nintendo fan, so there is very good reason why I don't like the idea of paid online subscriptions for online multiplayer. Online play is free on PC, all you pay for is your Internet service.

Yeah, let's just say as that Nintendo fan who's a PC gamer, I have very strong opinions about paying to play games I already paid for online.

Birthday this past week gave me Crash 4, Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, and Balan Wonderworld. Will be playing all three of those this weekend.

So far, enjoying both Crash 4 and Balan Wonderworld (sorry for disagreeing with popular opinion), but I'm hoping to put time aside to play Bowser's Fury as I want to check it out without distractions.

@Ks123 That's because Target's website sold out. According the the Target ad, you had to go online, order, then drive to the store to pick them up. They did exist on Target's website, because the website sold out, it won't appear publicly on the site.

Friend tried to get a pack, and he was on the site after 9AM Friday. They were on the site at one point that day.

Finally, a report on this. My friend and I were discussing this as he was trying to order these cards being a big Animal Crossing fan. Some Targets were selling them to people who walked in, despite the ad saying order pick-up only (order online then pick-up in-store).

The cards even got review bombed on Target's website. The situation was definitely a mess.

Finally Nintendo Life acknowledges Marth is being locked up in a dungeon come March 31st!

Also, bought this a week before release, so I already have it.

Playing some Sega Superstars Tennis this morning. Also, planning to play some Sonic Battle and Spellbreak if I get around to them. Will probably check in with my Animal Crossing island this weekend.

A friend and I played Zelda: Four Swords quite a bit on GBA when we were in high school, good times. Played it just about every week at one point, in addition to other GBA multiplayer games.

Saw the trailer this morning, this really a cool crossover. Also, being reminded to watch these movies. Given I enjoy other DreamWorks movies like Trolls (my favorite movie series) and Mr. Peabody and Sherman, I have a good feeling I'll enjoy this series.

Been playing Brawlhalla more lately thanks to the game having cross-play. It's fun just playing with my Xbox friend.

Everyone's worried about Mario on March 31st, but nobody asks how Marth feels about March 31st.

Cool to see Mario Kart Super Circuit make the list, as well as two of the Sonic Advance games, even if my favorite of the three, Sonic Advance 3 didn't make it.

Will say of the Sonic GBA titles, Sonic Battle remains my favorite. Really an underrated game in a popular series IMO.

@HamatoYoshi Why not both? As someone who likes Apex, playing Apex got me interested and made me buy Titanfall 2 on PC. They take place in the same universe, so I'd like both. Titanfall 2 is really underrated.

If they got Apex to run, I don't see why they can't with Titanfall, it's the same engine, a modified Source engine, which is pretty tweakable (once used a tweak guide to run Portal on a non-gaming laptop years ago).

@JR150 Hence why I consider Titanfall 2 so underrated. Really a very overlooked game at the time.

As someone who plays this on PC, I'm personally happy with the Switch port. It's nice being able to play Apex away from my PC.

@JR150 Glad to see you're having fun with Apex.

@DragotheKomodo Honestly, I feel the same way as you do about this game. I played the demo and liked it, I was even playing it more last night trying to collect more Balan statues, which gives in to my love of exploring levels and reaching places.

I see what they're doing with this, the worlds are meant to be surreal and about helping someone with their troubles.

Will admit, I'd like a bit more polish. I did notice a framerate dip right when a level loaded. Hopefully that bit of polish is in the patch. Otherwise, I'm looking forward to this game.

Thank you guys for adding Sonic Battle, rated it. Definitely one of my favorites, even if story mode can be a bit grindy at times. Still a fun fighter based in the Sonic universe with a good story, fun multiplayer, and arcade-style challenge mode.

Yeah, there's no result for Sonic Battle. There's lots of games I love on GBA, including Mario Kart Super Circuit, Puyo Pop, Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi Kaznapped (hey, it was a good cartoon tie-in game), it disappoints me I can't rate Sonic Battle, one of my favorite games on the system.

Sitting here being reminded I need to play my copy of Sonic Chronicles. I got the game as a gift years ago, played for a bit, and it's been sitting in my backlog since. Other games I was playing at the time got in the way.

@Ganner I was playing Apex on PC last night because I was playing a couple of PC games last night. As someone who has been playing Apex for a year and a half on PC, I actually like the Switch port, it's nice to be able to play away from my PC.

I do keep cross-play on, and haven't had any trouble playing with other cross-play players.

Downloaded the update tonight, haven't played yet to notice anything. Ended up playing Apex tonight on my PC since I was on it this evening playing some games.

The Satellaview always interests me whenever I see it online, in a "this is early online gaming" kind of way. Similarly, my brother and I had Sega Channel on his Genesis. Early online stuff is just interesting to me.

I had the Super Game Boy, I still have my Game Boy Player. Not listed, I still have a GBA e-Reader with several NES and Animal Crossing cards.

Probably Apex Legends on either Switch or PC if I can get around to it. Maybe another game, but I'm not sure which one yet. I do want to try to get around to Apex at least.

I remember using their support forums once, during the Wii and DS days. I think it was a GBA hardware related question I had.

@thesilverbrick I'd like to add that Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection was powered by GameSpy, the same company that ran servers for plenty of early to mid-2000's PC games.

Already celebrated a bit by playing some Super Mario Party mini-games, and wearing my Princess Peach shirt because it's one of the few Mario themed things I have to wear.

Maybe play another Mario game later, not sure which one yet.

The fairy tales theme I'm kind of looking forward to. I do enjoy fantasy-themed things, so it could be fun to check out some of those costumes, and maybe pick one out for my character.

As someone who plays this on PC, I'm looking forward to having this on my Switch. Recently upgraded my SD card for the extra space too. I'm a Lifeline main ready to help my fellow Switch players on the battlefield.

They totally missed the perfect opportunity to plan the event on March 10th.

It's about time I get that Wii U port of Stability. I slept on the original Switch versions.

Genuinely, I wouldn't mind playing a Hot Wheels themed game. I have World Race on GameCube and enjoyed that game more than I expected. As long as its fun, I wouldn't mind.

This is coming from someone who didn't even play with the toys much as a kid.

@GannonBanned Yeah, gave it a try this morning, so far I like it. Just always have this soft spot for games that are obscure. In a "I never heard of this, I want to try it" kind of way.

Just going to say that Psycho Dream looks like my kind of obscure.

@PeterAndCompany Honestly, I never knew about Swapdoodle until today. I was looking up Swapnote as this article is the first time I heard anything about it in years, and downloaded Swapdoodle when I found out about it.

Really want to try and play Sonic Riders this weekend, as the game has been on my mind for the past few days. Also, maybe a couple of other games, but I'm not sure which ones yet.

@Northwind I have to agree with this, after playing a few F2P games, there are games I haven't hit any sort of paywall. Good example, I played Apex on PC for over a year before I ever decided to buy my main a cosmetic item. Very happy it's coming to Switch.

I've played Brawlhalla for years at this point, again, haven't had the need to buy anything, characters unlock using coins earned from simply playing.

I agree, even if it is an unpopular opinion. I also believe it's where online multiplayer is going, due to a game being free leads to more players and it doesn't require a subscription to play on console. Brawlhalla does have 50 million players, that's not a small number at all.

My birthday is April 7th... Happy Birthday!!! In 2022, I'm very ok with this releasing the day after, as someone who loved the first Sonic movie, I'm excited for this sequel. Will see it in the theaters, but only if a certain worldwide problem goes away.

This is awesome news! I don't have too many LEGO sets aside from a Trolls one I got as a gift and some of the Dimensions stuff, I wouldn't mind adding this to my small collection since I like sets based off stuff I like.

Free-to-play download version on Switch, I have the Lifeline edition (Lifeline main here, ready to provide support for my potential Switch teammates) digitally on PC. Probably will grab a skin for Lifeline after launch.

@LillianC14 Actually, the Xbox One and PS4 version of the Lifeline and Bloodhound editions of Apex surprisingly include the game on a disc.