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@Res462 Indeed, which brings me hope that the 1.1 update, initially due in 2025, might be coming soon.

Balatro update please!
I'm way too productive these days.

I needed Waluiigiiiiiii

@HammerGalladeBro Ha! I got the joke! 😉

Hopefully the Angry Birds Movie 3 will kickstart the franchise again. The characters and world are really great! I'm still also hoping for their inclusion in Sonic Racing Crossworlds

If only they could invest as much in the games graphics...

@HugoGED Sure, have a good day with your non-emotional ad hominems 😉

@Yoshi3 @J-ro If that's the case then it's really unfortunate for Retro Studios and a good reminder that sometimes it's better to dare to question the direction given.

@HugoGED I've played all games since 1987, so this is coming from someone who loves Metroid. The design choices of MP4 felt insultingly stupid compared to the other games in the series. The story and characters are extremely cheesy. Nobody wants a cliché Halo clone. They should hire proper writers next time. The only great saving grace of the game were the amazing visuals.

@Friendly 8 years of development for a game with a generic story and characters, straightforward level design, dubious design choices (green crystals, runbacks to the hq). Just look at all the outsourcing studios that appear in the credits. They were probably required to finish the game as Retro took too long.

I hope the next installment will be handled internally by Nintendo.

Fun fact, Balloon Kid is one of these rare early 90s games with a female protagonist.

Crucial question: What edition should I order to get the shiny cover? I need that shiny cover!

That's awesome! Well done

Still waiting for my 3DS version for which I paid.

Shall we be graced by His magnificent purpleness Waluigi?

@Misima I've had the same thoughts, but please let me propose you 2 counter arguments.
1.
Videogames, in moderation, can be an incredible stress reliever. I'm 45, parents of 2, work 10h a day directing a CGI movie with 300 people, but am still pretty chill. Many people my age have the need to meditate, practice yoga or mindfulness (which are all great), but somehow, playing 1h in the evening is enough for me.
I use videogames when I can't fall asleep (remembering all Megaman bosses in order is more effective than counting sheep) and they bring me joy when I stumble upon an exciting news on Nintendo Life.
2.
Videogames can be a great bonding experience with your kids. I have incredible memories of launching Tears of the Kingdom together with my kids after I came back from a 1 week business trip. My son and I recently played Silksong individually and daily shared our achievements to each other. My daughter loves Mario Party, Untitled Goose and Just Dance and I will happily play with her and her friends.

In conclusion, the key is moderation. Videogames are terribly addictive and we should absolutely speak more about the danger this represents (more than violent games or gambling). However, with a healthy habit (I use the parental controls and limit their game time to 30m a day, and 1h on weekends - yes it took my son 3 months to finish Silksong) it can lead to some great positives.

I wonder if this is related to Roblox becoming a haven for predators and that absymal interview the CEO gave where he was in complete denial.

Thanks for linking to Xcancel instead of X

@Arawn93 My friend's 10 year old daughter is an avid Nintendo gamer and loves Donkey Kong Bananza. During the holidays she was put naked on X. The post took 2 weeks to get removed and the image is still in circulation at her school. This matters because Nintendo is a family focused company.
X has lost its relevance a long time ago and NL should just stop linking to it like many responsible outlets have done.

After all the horrible disgusting news about X/Twitter, could we please stop linking to this platform?

@AussieMcBucket They could list their sources without linking to it or embedding it. In this case, journalistic integrity prevails over citation requirements.

@AussieMcBucket NL could still report the news without linking to X. They don't need to make a big announcement about it. It has just become unjustifiable to bring traffic to X.

After all the horrible disgusting news about X/Twitter, could we please stop linking to this platform?

@Kiz3000 @Aventurier
It has been digitalized (redrawin with Photoshop or Illustrator) which made it sharper and they've upgraded the colours.
For instance, if you compare Mario's face, you'll notice that it was just a flat pale yellow colour in the original GB version, whereas in the Lego version the face has some nice peachy gradients.

They should definitely not kill Kenny

Now there's no excuse not to make that awesome Lego Daft Punk idea proposal!

More importantly, the Super Mario Land cartridge sticker features an updated official artwork, never seen anywhere else.

Here's my submission:
https://x.com/elephury/status/2006393524502118412?s=20

Death Stranding 1 port seems very probable.
I'm also still counting on the new Smash Bros or Animal Crossing announcement.

@foursider The Bitmaps book series is pretty good. I've got the Super Famicom and Game Boy ones.

@foursider Check out the Lego Gameboy. They've restored the box art for the Lego Super Mario Land cartridge label.

Move away MP4! This is what I've been waiting for!

I wonder if colours and art direction can be patched

@MarioLinkSamus
That's ironic, since one of the proto-internet memes of 1997 was that GoldenEye was a cruel game, because it had to shoot at people all suffering from duck feet syndrome (since their foot was basically one poly).

This season is mental. Why would they releases Hyrule Warriors and Kirby now instead of Q1 next year

18 years... sheeeesh thanks for making me feel old af. Now excuse me while I go swear at some morph ball shaped clouds

Another Mighty No9 3DS code hopeful here! Damn you Inafune! One day we'll get our money's worth!!!

Gosh I love transparent casings! I've been hoping forever for Apple, Samsung, Nintendo or Sony to give them a well-deserved comeback!

@AussieMcBucket
They're based in NZ and worked with this director on the last Apes movie.

This confirms that WETA will be doing the VFX, which is good since they're the best.

Animal Crossing and Splatoon would make great animation films. Metroid would have to be a live action film. However for Pikmin, I have no idea.

Still hoping for some big hitters in 2026.
A new Smash and a proper Animal Crossing sequel would be sweet.

It's a shame most sages keep their mask on. It reduces their personality.

I've pre-ordered it but won't have time to play it between Silksong and MP4.

I'm glad to see so much excitement for this game as I have personally zero interest in it. Plus, it's coming out among so many awesome games: Silksong, Hades 2, Pokémon ZA, Zelda: Age Of Imprisonment and Metroid Prime 4, among numerous others.
What I'm mostly looking forward to is for Sakurai to free up to look into another Smash Bros or Kid Icarus.

I'd LOVE to see an Angry Birds crossover, now that Sega owns the franchise.

NICE! Can we please feature more video game arrangements on Nintendo Life!
On Friday, I went to see the 8 bit big band playing in London and it was AMAZING
https://youtu.be/LBIo5QuEeaA?si=WzK1K3VG7cjX_RLi

I'm so loving this!

The game feels really incomplete, especially considering the price tag. Here's what I'd love to see in a free update:

-- Online --

Be able to choose circuits instead of straight roads.
Allow for random itineraries in Knockout tour.

-- Free roam --

Collectible counter for each region in free roam.
Get better rewards for free roam (like artworks, costume colours, vehicle colors, emotes).
Enable 2P free roam mode.
Encounter and race other online players in free roam mode.

-- Battle mode --

Smaller arenas so that you spend less time searching and more time battling.

-- General --

Make it easier to unlock NPC characters.
Control the volume of music and sfx separately (for music lovers).
Bring back Stats page.

Silksong please
Oops sorry. Old habits die hard