TheRavingTimes

From what I'm getting at, NES Remix 2 falls victim to a more limited selection of games due to Super Luigi Bros. Yet compared to the original NES Remix, it would seem Nintendo has placed an emphasis on quality over quantity (lets be honest, Donkey Kong 3, Pinball, Ice Climber and Donkey Kong Jr are far less desirable then Zelda II) and the fact that these games came out around 1986-1994. I'm genially excited to try out this game, it's a pity that it comes out around the game time as Child of Light and many classic GBA titles (still clawing through Advance Wars).

Kirby Quest is without a doubt the best Kirby game. It's essentially an "RPG" yet in name alone. The gameplay is generally simple and the only RPG element can be incorporated from experience points, the number of Kirbys you have (which calculates the damage in accordance to the number of Kirbys you have) and of course how much HP the enemy has. The music is another well renowned element with music similar to that of an RPG with a dark atmosphere. The finale possess a fast-pace track as the Kirbys duke it out with Dark Matter.

Looking forward to finally being able to finish Zelda II (sort of).

I just bought the game 2 weeks ago .... Great game, it just has a dis-conjointed target audience with the looks of a game made for a casual audience, yet the gameplay is geared towards hardcore fans (unless you play on the easiest difficulty setting). Be sure to fail the quick-time events, they're hilarious.

Ubisoft once promoted their brand new IP Rayman Raving Rabbids during the 2006 World Cup to celebrate France's victory over Brazil in the quarter finals since Ubisoft of course has their headquarters located in France.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPVnsIjyFTo

Anyone who's played Genealogy of the Holy Wars can agree that this Fire Emblem can be labeled as an incomplete title due to a lot of unused data, 20 stat caps from the titles with Marth, units that can become completely broken (Galzus and Sety for example), three units were never given any lines apart from escape and death quotes, chapters can be completed in one turn with the necessary items and the overall scale of the previous instalment leaves much to be desired. However, Thracia 776 despite its short comings is an amazing game, though really hard. Capturing units both generic, recruitable allies and bosses is a rewarding system, though the idea of units succumbing to fatigue really makes this game dicey for newcomers. Even without side quests (or gaiden chapters in this case), the main story can be cruel, especially when you're suppose to fight Rhinehard, Cyas and Coen who possess enough leadership stars to increase enemy units hit and evasion rate by almost 60%. Character-wise, I've always enjoyed many of the characters in this game and watching Leif grow up in the battlefield from a young inexperience knight to the prince of Leonster. Plus due to separate routes in the game, you're going to need an extra playthrough to venture through both of them (be sure to kill Owlen off before entering route A, Eyrios is worth it and if you decide to recruit Cyas be sure to be prepared for the worst). It's also the first Fire Emblem to offer playable dark magic users (and brigands), though Salem was never as good as other units unfortunately. Though this game never received the success of other Fire Emblems, it did an amazing job combining elements from Geneology of the Holy Wars and implement them into a traditional Fire Emblem setting. It's also an rare, yet interesting perspective that the Fire Emblem series took with projecting an entire side-story as the main plot of the game. Maybe Nintendo will offer this game a remake one day, the series finally had its first game in the series to hit a million copies, so all the more reason to follow in suit and cash in. A shame that the final boss can be killed by any unit (someone even manage to post a video on YouTube where he killed Berdo with Shanam, and that guy is pretty much garbage the moment you recruit or accidentally kill him).

Though the 3DS is without a doubt Nintendo's golden ticket to fortunes, the DS was a ticket printed out of premium platinum coating. The DS found massive 3rd party support which brought a large audience of casual and hardcore gamers. It's apparent that the lack of a casual audience who were lulled by the original Brain Age(s) and Nintendogs provided large sales figures for many DS titles. If it weren't for the DS sales the Professor Layton series could have potentially ended by the third instalment due to smaller sales figures as oppose to the 5 million copies sold thanks to the first instalment alone.

I probably should have packed my 3DS for vacation regardless of the shortage of electricity of my destination.

Some of my fondest memories this year:

• One of the earlier Nintendo Direct that reveal the Year of Luigi, X, and Shin Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem
• Exploring the second and third dungeons of A Link to the Past (that music was just beautiful and signifies Link's struggles)
• Killing off the major Fire Emblem bosses after one of my units just barely survive a critical or skill
• Recruiting Jack Frost and his relatives in Shin Megami Tensei IV
• The final battle/Pikmin genocide in Pikmin 3
  The localization of Pandora's Tower in Canada (and America)
• X and Zero killing Vile off permanently in Project X Zone
• Playing Pokemon for the first time in 3 or 4 years with a more mature mindset because "Pokemon is for little kids"
• Playing 5 player Rayman Legends and watching the slightest actions turn an easy level into something almost impossible to complete
• Finally destroying a Man of War ship in Assassin's Creed IV

I would have given up my entire library of 3DS games just for Fire Emblem Awakening.

And yet that year Nintendo controlled 10% of all products traded between America and Japan.

Nintendo has found a large wealth of profit from everyone of the 3DS models, perhaps it may soon be time to consider a successor to the 3DS.

These are games that will not be released for a few months. Better something outside of E3 oppose to nothing.

It's understandable since buying New Super Luigi U would cancel out all reasons to buy New Super Mario Bros U.

Digital only you say? More like stupidity/Capcom ideology only. I pity Capcom recent dilemmas, but if they lack dedication then there is more shame then pity to purloined from Capcom.

Here's a question worth considering:

Where did a 14 year old boy get a knife and why didn't anyone consider it dangerous for a boy to wield something that can be used as a weapon?

If I recall from my previous ventures out on Streetpass there's a high percentage of players who still play Pokemon games that were released years ago. Just last month I managed to finish the final chapter of Pokemon Conquest.

It's fair to understand why Mother 4 wouldn't be developed. Though many fans such as I would agree that there should be a 4th instalment, I do believe that Mother 3 tied up all loose ends and delivered the finale of the entire trilogy. Though perhaps a remake or side-story isn't out of the question.

Does Sega realize that most hardcore video game fans can't even run a mile without stopping to catch a breath. Though I do enjoy playing tennis and going to the gym to build some muscle tone, I fail to see who could possibly find something like this to be popular among many individuals.

@ACK Simply asking for another cookie to crumble. A scam in words simple enough for even some of the simplest to understand. It would seem that without the red ring Microsoft may have suffered many hardships by 2008 and possibly experience a dramatic decrease in sales by 2010 due to the PS3's uprising and the Nintendo Wii's best year.

And yet a NES release in 1985 still works while a Xbox 360 died out in a matter of years from the red ring of death.

Perhaps a localization is in order.

Perhaps this can be seen as an opportunity for Itoi's games.

1) The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past
2) Secret of Mana
3) Ogre Battle Let Us Cling Together
4) Fire Emblem Thracia 776
5) Donkey Kong Country 2
6) Kirby Dreamland 3 (bias)
7) Chrono Trigger
8) Final Fantasy IV
9) Earthbound
10a) Street Fighter Alpha 2
10b) Dragon Quest V

Please note that more then half these games came right off the top of my head.

Even if I have a Wii U I wouldn't buy it. I've already played the remake, the Virtual Console edition, the 3DS version, and on the Kirby Dream Collection compilation.

All I need is a sequel starring Frank Honey.

As if Boston was having it any better.

Nintendo simply endeavours and fulfils their fans best wishes. At this point of time, Nintendo owns fundamentally 70% of the handheld market in the gaming industry.

After playing through merciless difficulty setting in Fire Emblem Shadow Dragon I've grown adapt to spawning enemies that get to move on the same turn.

My only problem with Nintendo Direct this time is the excessive amount of Super Mario titles. Sure most of them look amazing, but I was hoping Camelot would develop a brand-new Golden Sun. Another complaint I had were the lack of Professor Layton VS Ace Attorney which is a game I have been anxious for since 2011. I also would have liked to hear a little more about the upcoming DLC for Fire Emblem Awakening. All in all, Nintendo Direct certainly has me thrilled with a brand new Zelda game and information regarding Pikmin 3. I do believe that I'll be getting a Wii U once Pikmin 3 hit store shelves.

Capcom has 3 Aces and 2 Jokers in their hand. Will they hold (play it safe and avoid any stupid decisions) or throw it all away?

Guess EVERYONE is going to have a go at the cape crusader's newest adventure.

@bofis Well said.

The Nintendo 64DD should have been included with the original N64. Sqaure-Soft begged Nintendo to develop a CD based console but Nintendo ignored their request and allowed Sony to get a crisp breath of fresh air.

Damn it, Fire Emblem Awakening is still consuming countless hours from me.

It better include the following words:

• Final
• Fantasy

I would much prefer a solid object oppose to something that I can get for a game but at an overpriced deal. Better yet, why not just release original titles like Tingle Balloon Fight.

Reminds me of the commercials I use to watch as a little kid 10 years ago.

@ Jon Wahlgren

Paralogue 10 may seem like an escort mission on steroids, but by using a few shots of Rescue from the bottom-right conner of the map you can make turn this escort mission into free experience. Just be sure to watch out for the reinforcements from the stairs after you recruit Severa.

I'm surprised they haven't said anything about the games that "celebrate animals" considering the fact that Animal Crossing for the 3DS is coming out relatively soon.

Certainly a young and aspiring voice actor with a bright future ahead.

Now if only Nintendo can bring several Super Famicom titles like Dragon Quest V, Fire Emblem Thracia 776, and the BS Legend of Zelda to the west.

If you really felt so "betrayed" and "hurt" that the 3DS is using 3D technology, then why don't you add 3D technology to the Vita and PS4 oppose to sewing Nintendo. And oddly enough, why now? The 3DS 3D technology has been known widely since E3 2010 almost 3 years ago.

I probably spend the most time on Final Fantasy IV The After Years then any other WiiWare title. Although I still regret not being able to see a sequel to Bomberman Blast. I probably spend more hours online with that game then any other titles I have ever played.

I'm still sticking with Fire Emblem DLC.

The commercial certainly sold me out.

Perfect timing (sarcasm), I have to leave my house at 8:30 in the morning for my last lecture before reading week. Guess I'll have to catch the last 15 minutes while it's still live

Says the developers who milks every possible franchise it can touch.

Sega really went all out with this game. Celebrity endorsement, promotion for a Disney movie, and fan service all in one game is saying something.

One of these days Nintendo should bring every Fire Emblem title to the west as well as the BS. Nintendo should have taken notice of the potential this series had 20 years ago, but I guess better now then never.