Interesting to see Pokemon stuff there, the Japanese stores don't have that, I guess because Pokemon Center stores are everywhere, sometimes even in the same building as a Nintendo store. (By the way, if you ever go to the Nintendo store at the Shibuya Parco, of course also go to Pokemon Center, but also check out the Capcom store in that building)
How you fail to mention Delfino Square and Airship Fortress as standout DS tracks I don't know.
The Wii game began the approach of adding more racers and widening the tracks, thus ruining Mario Kart.
The balance between luck and skill with the items is completely gone by that point as well. No point hanging on to an item to defend yourself if lightening happens every ten seconds.
Sometimes less is more.
The best balance between luck and skill for items was achieved with 64. SC keeps that, and adds the ranking system to make the best single player in the series so far.
@ScottyG
This is actually more similar to 1984 than many analogies are, as in the book only about 15% of the population are being monitored by the party.
@Olliemar28
Sadly, statistically the dangerous people are usually not strangers.
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Re: Talking Point: Do You Have A New Go-To Racer In Mario Kart World?
The only reason you're saying this is a cow game is because it was founded by a cow.
Re: Check Out Donkey Kong Bananza's All-New Kong Cast Members & Animal Transformations
Poppy looks like a character from a cheap CGI movie.
Re: Review: Gex Trilogy (Switch) - A Happy Throwback That Couldn't Be Any More '90s
Bung it on the 'wait for a sale' pile that is about to collapse under its own weight.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Jet Set Radio (Dreamcast)
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 102
Japan: 96
North America: 117
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Nintendo Survey Asks Switch 2 Users About Their Experience So Far
@Crimson_Ridley
Wow, that was savage.
Re: Hershey Teams Up With Pokémon For New Collectable Chocolates
Lindor is clearly the best chocolate.
And are in balls; perfect to make pokeballs.
Re: Splatoon Raiders, A New Splatoon Spin-Off, Is Confirmed For Switch 2
I reckon a Splatoon RPG could be good.
Re: Splatoon Raiders, A New Splatoon Spin-Off, Is Confirmed For Switch 2
Interesting, presumably it's too substantial to merely be DLC.
Re: Review: The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker (GameCube) - A Timeless Treasure
Such a shame they never finished making this game.
It had the potential to be the best Zelda in the series.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 102
Japan: 95
North America: 117
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: PSA: Here's How To View The Iconic GameCube Startup Screen On Switch 2
Weird Science!
Re: Poll: Switch 2 Battery Reportedly Lasting Under Two Hours With Mario Kart - How Is Yours Holding Up?
The new Game Gear.
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - A New Benchmark In Comfort And Design
@Stwert
I always wondered why they call you Stwert Shovel Hands.
Re: Review: Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller - A New Benchmark In Comfort And Design
How easy is it to accidentally press the buttons on the back?
Re: Hardware Review (In Progress): Nintendo Switch 2 - A Faster, Slicker, Sexier Switch
None of the 40 or so university students that I teach in Japan are buying it at launch.
Make what you will of that very small sample size.
Re: Hardware Review (In Progress): Nintendo Switch 2 - A Faster, Slicker, Sexier Switch
I find it hard to believe that anyone has finished every game they have on Switch 1, so the day one appeal looks limited to me.
But then I have completely disregarded human nature there.
Re: Talking Point: Does Your Switch 2 Vent Smell?
This is an interesting kind of piece to write,
on what might be the fastest news day for Nintendo Life in several years.
I appreciate it.
Re: Site News: We've Got A Switch 2
I know there have been iterative Nintendo consoles before, but goodness it does look very similar to Switch 1 doesn't it?
Re: New Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Update Is Finally Fixing Its Most Frustrating Feature
I really enjoyed this game, but I cannot imagine ever wanting to go back to it. It's a strange one.
Perhaps I'll feel different in a few years.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Marvel Vs. Capcom 2: New Age Of Heroes (Dreamcast)
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 101
Japan: 95
North America: 116
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: 'The Best Competitive Multiplayer Games' Book Is Chock-Full Of Nintendo Titles
Oh they better have Conker's Bad Fur Day in there.
@Zufolobelisk
Splatoon doesn't even sell as well as Mario Party.
Re: Feature: The Long & Rainbow Road To 'Mario Kart World' Part 4 - Victory Lap
Tour allows you to race as Poochy,
therefore it is amazing.
Re: Poll: With One Week To Go, What Are Your Switch 2 Launch-Day Plans?
Drive by grump is exactly what I am, and I feel very called out.
Re: Poll: With One Week To Go, What Are Your Switch 2 Launch-Day Plans?
Continue going through my massive Switch 1 backlog.
If I were gettibg a Switch 2, I would get a 1TB and have that sorted put straight away, rather than having to fanny about with space later.
Re: UK Charts: Hold On Just A Little Longer, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Switch 2 Is Almost Here
Oh Kamek, finally admitted to the Mario Kart roster, and then immediately relegated to being an item.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy)
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 101
Japan: 94
North America: 116
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Review: SoulCalibur II (GameCube) - One Of The Best Fighters Ever, Playable Oh-So-Soon On Switch 2
"Link is a fun (if throwaway) addition to the Gamecube version"
I see what you did there.
His throwing ability is ridiculous.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Kirby's Star Stacker (Game Boy)
Both pretty good I reckon.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Library With Four More Titles
Where the hell are the other Wario Land games?
Re: New LEGO Mario Sets Starring Wario, Captain Toad & Prince Florian Land August Release Date
I still think Animal Crossing would be better suited to a Sylvanian Families kind of thing.
Re: Review: Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny (Switch) - A Solid Remaster Of One Of PS2's Best, But Stick To 4:3
Bung it on the wait for a sale pile.
Re: Nintendo Is Opening Its Fourth Store In Japan This Year
Oh, I love Fukuoka.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: F-Zero X
@rvcolem1
Distracting from what?
You're looking at a box, not doing surgery (hopefully).
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: F-Zero X
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 100
Japan: 94
North America: 115
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: F-Zero X
Who on earth is voting for North America/Europe?
Re: Gallery: Nintendo Gives Us A Closer Look At Its New Store In The US
Sadler indeed, he looks miserable.
Interesting to see Pokemon stuff there,
the Japanese stores don't have that, I guess because Pokemon Center stores are everywhere, sometimes even in the same building as a Nintendo store.
(By the way, if you ever go to the Nintendo store at the Shibuya Parco, of course also go to Pokemon Center, but also check out the Capcom store in that building)
Re: Feature: The Long & Rainbow Road To 'Mario Kart World' - Part 2
How you fail to mention Delfino Square and Airship Fortress as standout DS tracks I don't know.
The Wii game began the approach of adding more racers and widening the tracks, thus ruining Mario Kart.
The balance between luck and skill with the items is completely gone by that point as well. No point hanging on to an item to defend yourself if lightening happens every ten seconds.
Sometimes less is more.
Re: Rumour: Red Dead Redemption 2 May Be Heading To Switch 2 Pretty Soon
No, come to Switch 1.
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Another Game
Still want Fighter's Destiny.
Re: Nintendo Unveils Diddy Kong's Brand New Design
Pray for Mojo.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Ghosting Switch 1 To Save Yourself For Switch 2?
I"m ghosting Switch 2 to save myself for Switch 1 backlog.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Excited At All For Switch 2 GameChat?
I'm a little surprised by these results.
A real swing and a miss by Nintendo.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Mario Party 3
Baby Bowser looks really quite unwell.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Mario Party 3
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 100
Japan: 93
North America: 115
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Feature: The Long & Rainbow Road To 'Mario Kart World', From SNES To Switch 2
Super Circuit is so underrated.
The best balance between luck and skill for items was achieved with 64.
SC keeps that, and adds the ranking system to make the best single player in the series so far.
Re: Here's A Look At The Back Of Mario Kart World's Switch 2 Box Art
Bit busy isn't it?
Re: Nintendo May Record Video And Audio From GameChat Sessions On Switch 2
@ScottyG
This is actually more similar to 1984 than many analogies are, as in the book only about 15% of the population are being monitored by the party.
@Olliemar28
Sadly, statistically the dangerous people are usually not strangers.
@jfp
I recommend We by Zamyatin.
Re: Switch 2 Will Boast An Impressive Number Of Profile Icons At Launch
What a time to be alive.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: 1080° Avalanche
Box Art Brawls Current Total:
Europe: 100
Japan: 92
North America: 115
Australia and New Zealand: 1
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: 1080° Avalanche
Should have been a Star Wars one today.