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Sadly, my original town is lost to time (farewell Hyrule) - would love to potentially make a new town and catch up with my faves.

Wild World was my entry into the Animal Crossing series, and I had a lot of great memories with it.

I'd be between a 6 and 7 personally. Had a lot of solid matches with people and the controls are very good (plus HD Rumble 2 really shines through), but I do understand that the whole package can feel a bit barebones.

Rating it a 1 is laughable because that should be reserved for games that are broken beyond belief, and Drag x Drive is absolutely playable.

The prototype was definitely a work-in-progress, but I can't see how people think the NTR-001 launch model was downright ugly.

Good silver finish, the buttons were a decent size, it had the look of a premium product that was unlike the toy-like Game Boys of years prior.

The DS Lite is great in its own right and I do think it was the right decision to do a proper redesign, but I think people latch on to it so much more because it was either their first DS or for those that disliked the OG model, they really wanted the DS to match PSP on sleekness and dare I say, "sexiness".

The launch model was not bad on aesthetics at all, and it's annoying that any DS perspective I've read or watched in the last decade or so always slags it off as some ugly duckling. It's the lowest of low-hanging fruit.

I know most folks felt that they were "too cool" for this game, and I did fall into that headspace for a while, but I actually came to enjoy the game a lot more as of late.

Building became a bit too necessary to survive and I never liked having to contend with someone who could build a 50-ft tall structure the moment I pop a shot at them. Zero Build gets rid of that and it feels like I can reliably hold my ground.

Nowadays, I play on/off with friends, getting some characters and silly dances I like, and just having a fun time. It's been a good chill game to unwind, but it's definitely not going to be everyone's cup of tea.

Plus it is seriously the best free-to-play game on the market that doesn't try to actively nickel and dime you for everything under the sun.

Philip (or rather, Chicken Brutus), I salute you for your great works and the fun times we had on the forums way back when. Always loved reading your articles on N-Life too.

Absolutely gutted to hear that he's passed away.

Looking forward to getting mine next year.

@SH007ME Then I'll bet you want to blame Valve for the lack of quality control on Steam as well.

I'll stick to Wreck-It Ralph. That movie handled video games with the class and respect it needed in movies.

I wish some really good visual novels would come to Wii U, like Grisaia or World End Economica.

It looks cool. Has a chance to be something special if people would let it be.

But they won't.

@gingerbeardman Then don't get it? Wouldn't that be the smart thing?

@chewytapeworm Seriously? Not every "bad" indie game is made by RCMADIAX.

@Scary_Old_Lady Inspired by one, if I recall from their Reddit AMA last year.

Wow, 5-Volt's a stage hazard? She's creepy!

I'm not entirely disappointed, but I really hope that they consider physical prizes again.

Was crossing me fingers for the Super Mario 3D World soundtrack or something like that, but I'll be fine with a free retail game.

It's a pity that Bomberman had to die when Hudson Soft got absorbed into Konami.

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Definitely Scram Kitty for me. Been wanting that for a long while now.

Also, WII PARTY U ON THE eSHOP?! Took you long enough, Nintendo!

This looks strangely addicting...

@shaneoh Because...?

I wonder if SEGA Genesis games would come to Wii U VC.

I'l be up for a Game Boy Remix.

After all, it is the 25th Anniversary of the tried and true grey brick!

MY CHILDHOOD!

This game was played tons of times, and I remember some of the cheat codes by heart.

We're still listening to these guys?

Umm... wow.

Senran Kagura all the way.

Well, they only released one Wii U game in 2013 - Need for Speed: Most Wanted U.

Plus with a gimped version of both Madden and FIFA with none of the new features that PS3/360 had, and an admittedly great port of Mass Effect 3 by Straight Right (though lacking the DLC), EA wasn't going to make bank at all.

They made nothing new with their own properties (through EA Sports), while Criterion (NFS:MW) and Straight Right (ME3) actually gave the ports a fresh lick of paint and noteworthy features.

Hell to the no.

Damn you, Microsoft!

Anyways, great interview! Looking forward to FORCED on Wii U!

Guys, Little Inferno is actually $4.99 on the eShop - its original price is $9.99, remember?

Now that's what I call old school.

Hey, that was one of his replies to me!

I didn't think he was being rude, but it really didn't hurt to ask about a Wii U installment.

Now that's what I call wonderful.

Welp, looks like Europe is going to have to wait with North America on Bravely Default.

Looks pretty cool so far.

Art style's fine, though I wish it wasn't so iterative of Zelda.

I'll wait and see.

@Retro_on_theGo They'll keep on going forever.

At one point, everyone supported them but now it's sad to see people telling them to give up.

I say, let them continue, even against all odds.

Aura-Aura Climber is a DSiWare gem.

Well, I thought the tabletop games were well done and had some nice GamePad innovation.

I guess we'll see this October then.

I gotta say, the Japanese ND was entertaining, and many people flipped out when Nintendo Direct transformed into a SEGA Direct.

Interesting.

Pretty ace video!

Oh no, comic mischief is causing all of our kids to go nuts, but not bad parenting! Adults are always right!

Jeez.

Judging by its review scores, I'm unsure if this is a heavy-handed loss to the eShop.

Honestly, I wasn't expecting very much. Oh well.

"I don’t understand games like ZombiU, for example, as I think they would be more fun with conventional controls. I understand the features of games like Call of Duty — which really does use two screens."

I honestly don't understand this rhetoric at all.

Woo! Happy anniversary!

Like I've said, everyone is entitled to their own opinions.

Wii U has been saved.

Ah, it's good to see how Ubisoft Montpelier's hard work on ZombiU is being rewarded.