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I'd prefer a smaller version for 1000 points. I wouldn't buy a retail version. Or just bring it PSN, then I'd be happy.

Very interesting article.

About finishing games; it reminds me of Altered Beast, a game i got boxed in with the Mega Drive. I could never get passed the 3rd level! I didn't know anyone that could! Naturally I thought that was because I was useless and lived in a backwards area with little skill.

Since you transform into a beast, dragon and bear in the first 3 levels. We could only imagine what happend later on. I miss those days of wonder...

Of course now I know that you simply transform into the same three alterations and the levels just become more and more unfair. But back in the day, my imagination was full and the game was amazing. In a way, I miss not finishing games, as finishing a game is hardly ever as satisying as wondering what could be on the road ahead. Just like good old Altered Beast.

"At the very least it proves that the Neo Geo system was capable of producing quality titles that were actually not fighting games."

Metal Slug says "Hi!"

No Shatae! No Cave Story! No Meat Boy!

When are the good games coming?

I think MasterGraveheart is a mark. I'm guessing Mark Bozon.

Yeah I think I'm done with Wii Party games in general. But if it gets a good buzz at launch and builds momentum I still might pick it up .

@DrSlump yeah except the Metroid fanboys defending it to the hilt I think everyone's pretty dissappointed. A distant second place to Metroid Prime 3 in terms of Metroids this gen. IMO

I'm not a big fan of the series and if it wasn't Nintendo mascots fighting it out I would have no interest at all. Saying that I think Melee is the best one so far and one of the definitive titles on the GameCube.

Btw I really liked the lead-in of this review.

@theblackdragon that's good to know.
/remembers nice little cubby hole just above central room in Complex

One interesting thing I read elsewhere is that you get blown up if you stay motionless for more than 3 seconds as a way to prevent camping. I'm not sure if this is one mode or throughout the game but it seems a bit harsh. Not that I'm a camper or anything.

Can you shed any light on this James?

"All instalments will be included in this super package, enjoy the classic platform action from the 80s and step up to the new ones"

Does that mean Super Mario All Stars? Ok I'm sorry, ignore my last comment. I guess it wasn't explicit enough for me on my first reading.

You guys all seem so happy, I don't mean to rain on your parade or anything but did you know that all these games are already available in the West! I know! I can't believe you didn't know that! I have proof: just go to "Wii Shop" and search "Mario" and I'm sure you find them.

@Akirih. Yeah, what I meant is when they started naming them by year.

I haven't really enjoyed PES since they started bringing them out annually.

I'm sure it'll beat runner too. Looks great.

Man! I really want this game, but being in the EU I guess I'll just have to 'yo pago'!