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@RudyC3 wait is that for real?

@Daniel36 ah that's what I get for not paying attention. Thanks for pointing that out!

If this somehow paves the way for a new OutRun or an HD remaster of OutRun 2006, then I'm all for it. Also, Sydney Sweeney as the hot blonde in the passenger seat is perfect casting.

I'm pretty sure Nintendo is charging $80 specifically for Mario Kart World and the rest of their games (and other Switch 2 games for that matter) will be the expected $70. The only other $80 Nintendo games I foresee are the next open-world Zelda, 3D Mario and Animal Crossing. As in, the sequels to their absolute best-selling games. The Kirbys and Fire Emblems and Metroids and Xenoblades and Splatoons and Luigi's Mansions will most likely be $70.

As far as the $80 price tag we're seeing on games like Kirby and the Forgotten Land. It's literally the price of the $60 base game plus the $20 expansion. I don't know why they list it as a 'bundle' since that implies some kind of savings. They should have also communicated that Switch 2 upgrades are already included with NSO + Expansion Pack which many people like myself are already subscribed to. Same reason why we didn't have to pay extra for all those new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tracks these last couple years. It was rolled into the service. Some better communication could have gone a long way

Cool, glad to know NSO + expansion is getting more value between the Switch 2 upgrades and GameCube games

It's the clap button. When you press it, you'll hear applause. This encourages encouragement. Of yourself. Of other players. NOW CLAP!

Rhythm Heaven (new or remake). Kirby's Epic Yarn HD. Super Mario Galaxy 2 HD. Wario Land Shake It. Chibi-Robo HD. Custom Robo HD. Star Fox Collection. F-Zero GX HD. Wave Race. Captain Toad 2. ARMS 2. Mother 3 at long last

Kirby's Epic Yarn please.

Chibi-Robo please.

Rhythm Heaven please.

Plus the obligatory Wind Waker HD, Super Mario Galaxy 2 HD, Metroid Prime 2 + 3 Remastered request

Looks awesome. I thought Dodgeball Academia was pretty cool

@-wc- well, I'd like to think the sustainable businesses have a nice mix of stuff everyone wants with stuff that's more limited appeal. The burgers and fries was just an extreme example. On the rare occasion I go to a fancy restaurant, I usually find they still have menu items for the normies alongside their signature five star dishes.

Bringing it back to games, it's fine to distribute low-profile pixel platformers and bullet hell shmups but it's a big risk to build your entire business around that. Limited Run Games is far from perfect, but they balance out their catalogue. For every Raiden and Anodyne, they have a Turok or Yakuza.

I don't think there's anything wrong with the boutique limited print run business model. But take one quick glance at the catalogues of Strictly Limited Games or First Press Games and it makes me wonder how these companies can survive off of releasing only niche games. Many times these games have expensive collector's editions which can't be cheap or easy to manufacture. It's like running a restaurant and you only have fancy crepes and roasted quail. That's cool for the handful of people that want that. But you gotta put some burgers and fries on that menu if you want to keep the lights on.

Aw heck yeah! I never had interest in Slay the Spire but Monster Train hooked its claws deep. Can’t wait.

@N00BiSH I think they're saying Imamura can't enjoy the game as is since it triggers bad memories of the QA process. If the game was remade, he could experience the game like the rest of us fans since he would have no part in its development.

@brakeman90 well, if it's any comfort, the text size is super tiny even on a 50" LED TV. I tried playing on Xbox Game Pass and my eyes were struggling. I’m not sure who this font is for

Picross. That is all

Considering Nintendo did a great job with the cast of Arms, I think they'd be more than capable of making a new Punch-Out game without the stereotypes. Hell, you could bring back all the old boxers and NOT make them stereotypes anymore. Look at at what Capcom has done with its Street Fighter cast. Sticking with Nintendo, look at the great work they did with the supporting cast of Splatoon. Imagine a new Punch-Out game with that same kind of energy and diversity. It's entirely possible, I'm just saying.

I get predicting the Switch 2's success. If Nintendo does at least the bare minimum (decent jump in hardware specs, an affordable price point, similar hardware form factor and a release schedule cadence mirroring the first year of the Switch), there's a good chance they'll hit the ground running.

What I don't get as much is how you can predict Sony and Microsoft's fortunes. With PS6, I think everyone's biggest concern should be how much will that thing cost? PS5 Pro, their mid-gen refresh, is $700. The PS5 hasn't seen a price cut since launch and it's been 4 years! They've increased the price of their services and accessories and hardware in non-US territories. I don't see how the PS6 will be affordable for the average consumer. Sony has basically triple-doubled down on AAA games and they're passing those costs right on down to the rest of us.

In Xbox's case, we don't even know what approach they're going to take with their next hardware. Possible handheld aside, the idea Microsoft would make another traditional console is questionable. The last two generations have not been kind to them so doing the same thing thrice is insane. Maybe some kind of box that is more akin to a PC that specializes in cloud and streaming, is more moddable in terms of accessories, and even allows for upgradeable parts. Instead of spending $700 on a pro console a few years later, how about just swap out for a new CPU? Maybe Microsoft can provide plug-and-play style parts like how they currently do with their expansion cards. Basically, a consolized PC experience.

Point is, it's too early to even try to predict where Sony and Microsoft will end up given how things are right now.

@Bigmanfan 😂 ok, that made my Monday morning

Well hot damn that looks like Crazy Taxi alright!

GameMill is publishing it but are they also developing it too? That's the real question

@Kyloctopus didn't expect another firefly lol. We're here!

The denial in these comments is hilarious. I say once you can feel nostalgic about a game/console/time period, it becomes retro. I have accepted that Donkey Kong Country Returns is retro. The Xbox 360 is retro. Back when I was in my last years of college. Because 2010 was 14 years ago. Oh god.

@rjejr I always thought that was like a kid telling their parent to look at something like 'Hey! There's Pikmin over there.' Definitely one of the weirdest uses of punctuation I've seen in a game title

To quote Geoffrey from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: The word 'Duh' comes to mind

@ZZalapski I think the villainous part is strictly on the court. He is Giovanni to every opposing team lol

@Dr_Lugae Exactly. They could take the approach every other fighting game series has done. Less focus on 'Everyone Is Here!' and more emphasis on look at all the cool new things we've done to evolve the formula.

@Ruler-Of-All-Evil I'm not sure Sakurai's been involved with Kirby for the last 20 years or so. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Kirby Air Ride his last game in that series?

@Dev9417 I truly miss trophies. They were my main motivation to play in every Smash since Melee. Wii U and 3DS even had their own separate sets of trophies! So when Ultimate nixed the feature, that killed any interest I had in the game even though I know it's the best Smash yet.

If the Mario and Zelda franchises could be lead by newer/younger team members, I'm pretty sure the same thing could happen with Smash Bros.

Gamecube: Donkey Konga, Donkey Konga 2, Donkey Kong Jungle Beat, Odama, DDR Mario Mix, Pac-Man Vs, Zelda Four Swords Adventure, Star Fox Adventures, Eternal Darkness, Wario World, Kirby Air Ride, Geist, Battalion Wars, Chibi-Robo.

Of course Nintendo's other classics are noteworthy but man they got super weird in the best way.

Earthboundless. It sounds like the next thing but keeps possibilities open. It hints at a bit of hope too.

@Kazman2007 I laughed too hard at this. Now I gotta watch some Fast and Furious movies again.

The Last Campfire. I've fought through depression and anxiety (still do), a lot of that coming from how I view my self worth, my regrets over past decisions, how I've handled friendships, and being trapped in my own head space. I'm fortunate enough to have sought out help with the support of my closest friends and family and this game reminded me just how difficult it can be to fight through the pain without that support. The Last Campfire is basically your character providing that support to those you meet who are dealing with those things I mentioned earlier. And many times you don't solve the other person's problems so much as you just listen to their struggles without passing judgment. Sometimes being a supportive listener can be of great help too. But overall, I think the game is a good exploration of providing support for those struggling with mental health and the profound impact that can have.

Neon/lime green is my favorite color so I actually had no problem whatsoever with the PS1 greatest hits lol.

@Specter_of-the_OLED FINALLY La Pucelle returns! I was wondering if they'd forgotten about this gem.

@OnlyItsMeReid I need Jungle Beat 2 asap! What a fun game.

That last sentence is why I love this website.

This reminds me of Auto Modellista. Anyone remember that? It was pretty neat. The driving was ok but the cel-shaded visuals helped separate it from other racers at the time.

@Medic_Alert 100% agree. I rarely finish games and I'm not disappointed in myself or the game if I don't finish it. As long as I enjoyed whatever time I put into a game that's all that matters to me.

Tee KO is the best.

It turns out people love them some Fire Emblem characters.

@timp29 I think part of that was exploring caves which might explain the dungeons.

Cresselina Poliwaguilera? I am as impressed as my brain is broken reading that.

@Erigen 😂 That's true lol. Sometimes extra words just find their way into sentences.

Just personally, I like individually leveling up each Pokémon at my own pace. Some call it grinding, but I find it comforting and relaxing. I like the battle system so spending hours just fighting battles is fun for me. All we're asking for is a toggle option :/

@theiRiS I know right? That's what I'm saying!

Am I sensing some subtle shade thrown towards the Game Gear in this article?

@moodycat I second La Pucelle! More people need to play this game! Nothing against these other games but La Pucelle is older than Phantom Brave, Soul Nomad, Makai Kingdom and ZHP and deserves some much needed shine.

@PessitheMystic I feel like Cing was ahead of their time. I think they would have done very well in today's gaming landscape where visual novels and point-and-click adventures are more welcome than they were in the mid-00s.

I get it but it sucks. It'd be cool if Nintendo celebrated fan projects especially if they're not making new games in said franchise. And even if they were making games in that series, highlighting the passion of fan-made projects could help bring the fan base closer together and foster enthusiasm for when they do decide to make a new game.