I was just wondering yesterday if Diddy was going to be back. Excellent news! I've always had a special place in my heart for that little monkey. I remember the time my brother and I beat Donkey Kong Country by passing the Game Boy between each other every time Donkey and Diddy switched. Looking back, I wish we had known about the ground pound...
Lucario's new Extremespeed looks and sounds great! Assist Trophies are gonna be real game-changers if you can summon the likes of Mother Brain and Palkia.
Lucario was one of my absolute favorites in Brawl! I'm so glad that's he back. I thought for sure that he would be replaced. I did have a sliver of hope with the introduction of his Mega Evolution in X/Y, thinking that would increase his relevance. I guess that means Mewtwo would also have a reason to return.
That's not a half bad idea. With two unique sets, more trophies can be created overall without bloating any single game. I love collecting and seeing the trophies, so this is great in my book.
That spiral-eyed professor with the oddly shaped head also appeared in Wario Land 4 as something for Wario to chuck around. Not as glamorous a homage as the one in Link's Awakening perhaps, but still quite entertaining.
@uel - Not to mention the Super Hard Mode after clearing the normal Hard.
I've fully cleared Wario Land 4 and I really enjoyed it. The game was fun, zany, and had great music. I've always felt that W4 had some sort of hidden depths that I just couldn't put my finger on. Perhaps this book will guide my finger to the proper spot.
I just finished up Sonic CD, so I guess I'll be playing Wario Land: Shake It!, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and Mega Man 4. Mega Man Zero 3 and the Wonderful 101 are also likely candidates.
It looks pretty great, but I'm not sure if I really need it right now. I already have several games on tap to play, not to mention I'm saving for Christmas.
I'll be saving SM3DW for Christmas, but the Mega Man discounts look appealing. Too bad I recently got 1-3 already. I guess I can still get 4 for cheap.
What!? A year old already! It seems like just yesterday that I first plugged U in. I can still remember the first time I cradled the GamePad in my arms. ... They grow up so fast.
@WingedSnagret - You'd better cool it with those frosty puns, or else you'll have a snowball's chance in summer (ahem) to avoid getting the cold shoulder.
ALttP was already one of my favorite (if not my absolute favorite) Zelda games. The fact that it gets a beautiful sequel like this is just breathtaking.
@Justaguest - I played through the game without it. It did make it quite a bit more difficult. There were times when normal trainers gave me trouble. I even had to do a bit of extra grinding at one point.
@ShadJV #15 - Not necessarily. If you deleted Waterfall from the Pokemon who used it, you could potentially trade it. If you had no other Pokemon who could use Waterfall with you, you'd be well and truly stuck.
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Re: Your Support Is Needed To Make This Lego Metroid Set A Reality
Do these come in 16-block resolutions?
Re: It's Not Waluigi Time In The New Super Smash Bros. For 3DS And Wii U
Waluigi: Aw, everybody cheaters! Next time I cheat! Heh heh heh!
Re: Sega Unleashes Sonic Boom Behind The Scenes Video
This Eggman design retains the whimsy of his original look while making him look more physically imposing, like his SatAm appearance. I like it.
This concept is shaping up very nicely. I'd hop on the hype train, but I think I could get there faster if I ran.
Re: Diddy Kong Confirmed as the Latest New Challenger for Super Smash Bros.
I was just wondering yesterday if Diddy was going to be back. Excellent news! I've always had a special place in my heart for that little monkey. I remember the time my brother and I beat Donkey Kong Country by passing the Game Boy between each other every time Donkey and Diddy switched. Looking back, I wish we had known about the ground pound...
Re: Feature: Video Game Characters Looking for Love - 2014
Some of these were good, put there was too much spiteful humor for my taste.
Re: Bowser's Koopalings Join the Cast of Mario Kart 8, Launches 30th May
I've always wanted to play as the Koopalings~
Mario Kart 8 is lookin' great!
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Twenty Four
Lucario's new Extremespeed looks and sounds great! Assist Trophies are gonna be real game-changers if you can summon the likes of Mother Brain and Palkia.
Re: Mother Brain Revealed As An Enormous Super Smash Bros. Assist Trophy
Huh, Mother B isn't even looking at Samus while she's beaming her to death. I wonder what she is looking at...
Re: Big Red Button's Bob Rafei Spills More Details On Sonic Boom For Wii U And 3DS
Uh, what? Sonic's most recent games have been quite good. Lost World was a mixed bag at worst. Hardly 'truly dire'.
I'm still getting the feel for this concept. I guess I can't really embrace it until I get some story details. This certainly has potential, though.
Re: Feature: A Week of Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS Screens - Issue Twenty Three
Watch the power of Aura!
Re: Lucario The Aura Warrior Returns To Battle In Super Smash Bros. 3DS & Wii U
Lucario was one of my absolute favorites in Brawl! I'm so glad that's he back. I thought for sure that he would be replaced. I did have a sliver of hope with the introduction of his Mega Evolution in X/Y, thinking that would increase his relevance. I guess that means Mewtwo would also have a reason to return.
Re: Namco Bandai Will Now Be Known As Bandai Namco Around The World
@Jazzer94 - Glad I wasn't the only one to notice.
Re: Video: James Farr's Awesome Star Wars and Nintendo Mashup Continues
This is just about the best crossover I've ever seen. I can't wait for the next episode!
Re: Nintendo Download: 16th January (North America)
I just got Etrian Odyssey IV a couple days ago so I'm good.
Re: This Design For A "Game Boy Evolution" Sure Is Intriguing
Re: Weirdness: Japanese Gamer Clears Ocarina Of Time Using Only His Feet
I see room for another pun here.
"Saving Hyrule is by 'toe' means an easy feet."
Re: King Dedede to Wield the Mallet as the Latest Challenger in New Super Smash Bros.
Yes! The King of Peng(uin) is back to whack!
Re: Nintendo Download: 9th January (North America)
I missed out on Etrian Odyssey IV when it was discounted last time, so I'll probably get that.
Re: Monolith Soft Lists "Urgent" Job Postings, Including Requirements in Network Implementation
Nothing would please me more than being able to experience X with my bros playing along side me. Other than that, a trading option would be nice.
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Confirms Separate Super Smash Bros. Trophies for Wii U and 3DS
That's not a half bad idea. With two unique sets, more trophies can be created overall without bloating any single game. I love collecting and seeing the trophies, so this is great in my book.
Re: Competition Winners: Prima Zelda Game Guides Box Set
@DreamyViridi - I guess all that KIU bookkeeping finally paid off, huh?
Congrats~
Also, this makes an epic victory theme as well.
Re: Matters of Import: Dessert-Based Adventures With Kaeru No Tame Ni Kane Wa Naru
That spiral-eyed professor with the oddly shaped head also appeared in Wario Land 4 as something for Wario to chuck around. Not as glamorous a homage as the one in Link's Awakening perhaps, but still quite entertaining.
Re: Win The Prima Official Game Guide The Legend of Zelda: Box Set
Those look divine! I'll give it a whirl.
Re: Review: NES Remix (Wii U eShop)
So this is essentially an NES style WarioWare?

EXCELLENT!
Re: Sony's President of Worldwide Studios Actually Has Two Wii U Systems
@Peek-a-boo
Didn't Reggie say something about owning an Xbox? I know I've heard that somewhere.
Re: New eBook Will Analyse Wario Land 4 In Nearly 600 Exhaustive Pages
@uel - Not to mention the Super Hard Mode after clearing the normal Hard.
I've fully cleared Wario Land 4 and I really enjoyed it. The game was fun, zany, and had great music. I've always felt that W4 had some sort of hidden depths that I just couldn't put my finger on. Perhaps this book will guide my finger to the proper spot.
Re: Majora's Mask Appears Again, This Time as a New Smash Bros. Assist Trophy
I was hoping we'd see Skull Kid in this game in one form or another. I can totally dig this.
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th December (North America)
Those SEGA 3D Classics sound tempting, but I'd need some eShop monies first. I'm sure Christmas might help in that department.
Re: Talking Point: What Games Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue Twenty
I just finished up Sonic CD, so I guess I'll be playing Wario Land: Shake It!, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, and Mega Man 4. Mega Man Zero 3 and the Wonderful 101 are also likely candidates.
Re: Nintendo's Partnership With Southwest Airlines Takes Off As Mario Gives Away Free Wii U Systems
I suddenly feel like going to the airport.
Yay, St Louis~
Re: Review: Jett Rocket II - The Wrath of Taikai (3DS eShop)
Great review, @MegaWatts!
It looks pretty great, but I'm not sure if I really need it right now. I already have several games on tap to play, not to mention I'm saving for Christmas.
Re: Nintendo Download: 21st November (North America)
I'll be saving SM3DW for Christmas, but the Mega Man discounts look appealing. Too bad I recently got 1-3 already. I guess I can still get 4 for cheap.
Re: Review: Super Mario 3D World (Wii U)
So you did decide to go with the 'purrfect' pun then. Nice.
This will, without a doubt, be the highlight of my Christmas. I am a happy sponge.
Re: Happy Birthday, Wii U - You're One Today
What!? A year old already! It seems like just yesterday that I first plugged U in. I can still remember the first time I cradled the GamePad in my arms.
...
They grow up so fast.
Re: Weirdness: Shigeru Miyamoto Meets Mario in Real Life
So that's were that picture comes from! Nice.
Re: Weirdness: Wii Love This Nintendo Polar Bear
@WingedSnagret - You'd better cool it with those frosty puns, or else you'll have a snowball's chance in summer (ahem) to avoid getting the cold shoulder.
Re: Norwegian Cruise Line extends partnership with Nintendo, now offering Wii U
I hear Norway is lovely this time of year.
Re: Video: Most Haunted Special With Call Of Duty: Ghosts
That was pretty funny. I guess Call of Duty can be entertaining.
Great job, Rory!
Re: Review: The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds (3DS)
ALttP was already one of my favorite (if not my absolute favorite) Zelda games. The fact that it gets a beautiful sequel like this is just breathtaking.
Waiting for Christmas is going to be hard.
Re: Pokémon Art Director Would Like to Simplify the Next Generation of the Franchise
@Justaguest - I played through the game without it. It did make it quite a bit more difficult. There were times when normal trainers gave me trouble. I even had to do a bit of extra grinding at one point.
Re: Pokémon Art Director Would Like to Simplify the Next Generation of the Franchise
@ShadJV #15 - Not necessarily. If you deleted Waterfall from the Pokemon who used it, you could potentially trade it. If you had no other Pokemon who could use Waterfall with you, you'd be well and truly stuck.
Re: Pokémon Art Director Would Like to Simplify the Next Generation of the Franchise
I'm just fine with the direction that X/Y and the other recent titles have taken.
Re: Marth Confirmed as the Latest Challenger in Super Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS
I wonder if he'll still speak Japanese...
Re: Nintendo Files New Pokémon Trademark "Great Detective Pikachu"
This sounds pretty cool. I really hope Looker is involved in some way.
Re: Parent Trap: Helping Newcomers Start Playing Pokémon, Zelda and Metroid
I may just have to try this on my parents.
Re: Nintendo Goes Live With Full North American Site For Super Mario 3D World
The site looks great! Can't wait for Christmas!
Also, hate to point it out, but 'power-ups' was misspelled as 'power-pps' in the article.
Re: Nintendo "Would Like to Enrich" Its Virtual Console Lineup
cough*Mother 3*cough
Re: Super Mario Galaxy Is Eurogamer's Game of the Generation
I'd like to thank-a the academy.
Re: Weirdness: This Real-life Majora's Mask Is Incredible
Re: New Video Content in the Pipeline for 3DS's Nintendo Video Service in North America
Yeah! Zelda and Pikmin videos! Very nice.