It's hard to imagine a worse squandering of fan support than Jools has displayed with this game. Six years ago he had cultivated a nice following in the indie Nintendo space because of his support for 3DS and Wii U. People rooted for him. It's shocking to see how poorly he leveraged that support.
For those who weren't there, Iggy's is from the same studio as Turok. IGN thought they were joking when they told them this was their next game. So glad to see weird anomalies like this (and, finally, third party games besides Winback) on NSO
@Sisilly_G I'm pretty sure the in-game graphics approach to US box art was at least in part a reaction to Atari and its competitors using art that looked nothing like the game and disappointing everyone.
The art in this magazine was so much fun. A very unique and memorable thing that you didn't really see much of in other gaming magazines or in modern net based publications. Although at the time I think I was like "I wish these were just screen shots!" but I was a dumb kid.
I went nuts one day and bought a ton of these on the Japanese eShop, thinking that it would be a little challenging but doable to play the text heavy ones with google lens translating for me. I was wrong! It was VERY challenging!
Excited to see someone struck a deal so we can play Harvest Moon in English again. Also excited to see any new NES games arrive. Pretty great update this time.
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I definitely remember a lot of hand wringing over whether Pokémon was "too Japanese"
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It's not mandatory if I don't buy it
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I hope it includes the British and Australian voices for enter the gecko
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CD Projeck Red?
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Should take place in Luigi's subconscious like in Silent Hill Shattered Memories
Re: Random: Xbox Gets Its Own Shameful 'Mario Strikers' Knock-Off
Is that an elephant trunk sticking out of his ear
Re: So, Have You Pre-Ordered Donkey Kong Country Returns HD For Switch?
Busy with other games
Re: Some Fans Aren't Happy About Sonic X Shadow Generations' Changes To The Original
Sounds like they improved it
Re: Intriguing Indie World Title Is Now On Indefinite Hold On Switch
*we've been navigating
Re: All 14 Games In The Upcoming 'Tetris Forever' Compilation Have Been Confirmed
Aw no tetrisphere
Re: Atooi's Switch Game Hatch Tales Is Finished, But It's Been Delayed Again
It's hard to imagine a worse squandering of fan support than Jools has displayed with this game. Six years ago he had cultivated a nice following in the indie Nintendo space because of his support for 3DS and Wii U. People rooted for him. It's shocking to see how poorly he leveraged that support.
Re: Book Review: Perfect Organism - A Must-Read For Fans Of Alien: Isolation
Anyone else keep seeing "Perfect Orgasm"?
Re: Review: SNK Vs. Capcom: SVC Chaos (Switch) - A Great-Looking But Painfully Average Fighter
*fewer options
Re: Poll: Do You Prefer Fire Emblem: Three Houses Or Engage?
I've avoided Engage since they cut the dumb tea party ***** which I love
Re: Here's Your First Look At The Gex Trilogy For Nintendo Switch
@rvcolem1 Oh they're bad. But that's strangely part of their charm?
Re: Here's Your First Look At The Gex Trilogy For Nintendo Switch
I really hope they include the UK and Australian voice tracks!
Re: Random: 350 Switch Carts Smuggled In Passenger's Bra Seized By Chinese Customs
Masterful sub-headline
Re: Soapbox: Nintendo Needs More Characters Like Paper Mario's Vivian
Thank you for writing this even though you knew what kind of comments it would generate. Representation is important!
Re: Rumour: 'Switch 2' Said To Be Fully Backward Compatible With A Larger, 1080p Screen
Now you're making me smile
Re: Community: 28 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You Lovely People
@Vyacheslav333 130,220 on endless! I'm a Topolon Knight! Hbu?
Re: Community: 28 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You Lovely People
Happy to see some love for The Missing. Excellent game!
Re: Community: 28 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You Lovely People
Thank you for publishing my mini review!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Two More Titles
For those who weren't there, Iggy's is from the same studio as Turok. IGN thought they were joking when they told them this was their next game. So glad to see weird anomalies like this (and, finally, third party games besides Winback) on NSO
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's N64 Library With Two More Titles
This is so cool. Love to see these more obscure titles get some love.
Re: My Nintendo Store UK Restocks Over 100 amiibo Figures
I really hope they restock in the U.S.!
Re: Celeste Creator's Next Game 'Earthblade' Gets Delayed, Will No Longer Release In 2024
Take as much time as you need. Celeste is a masterpiece
Re: 'Hatch Tales' Release Date Finally Revealed Six Years On
Delayed again today, who coulda guessed?
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl: Super Scribblenauts
Happy 10 year 4 month and 1 day anniversary of Nintendo Life publishing my review of this game
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Donkey Kong
@Sisilly_G I'm pretty sure the in-game graphics approach to US box art was at least in part a reaction to Atari and its competitors using art that looked nothing like the game and disappointing everyone.
For example, here's Basic Math for the Atari 2600's box: https://www.powerupgaming.ca/cdn/shop/products/Basic_Math_Atari_Cover_Art.jpg?v=1638927371
And the game itself: https://www.retrogames.cz/games/784/A26_01.gif
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (November 25th)
Hmm when it goes on sale maybe I'll give Sennaar a Chants
Re: Best WarioWare Games Of All Time
"You'd better get WarioWare Snapped while it's still available. And, just to show you we're serious, it's no longer available."
Re: Random: People Actually Love The Talking Flowers In Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Best talking NPCs in any Mario game by a huge margin
Re: Enchanted Portals Conjures Cuphead-Like 2D Platforming On Switch This Week
"An adventure like no other" is an ironic way to begin that game description
Re: Random: Switch Exclusive "Watermelon Game" Goes Viral, eShop Downloads Skyrocket
Surely they will release it in the USA now?
Re: Masahiro Sakurai Is Planning A Crossover With 'Well-Known' YouTube Channel
I really hope it's not Rap Battles of History
Re: Feature: 'The Art Of Nintendo Power' Exhibit - A Guided Tour
The art in this magazine was so much fun. A very unique and memorable thing that you didn't really see much of in other gaming magazines or in modern net based publications. Although at the time I think I was like "I wish these were just screen shots!" but I was a dumb kid.
Re: Poll: Box Art Brawl - Duel: Mario Vs. Donkey Kong
I like a high-concept box art but aesthetically I'm just not a fan of the Japanese one
Re: Nintendo Doesn't Plan To Announce Mario's New Voice Actor Ahead Of Wonder's Release
I just pray it's not AI
Re: Atlus Mobile RPG 'Megami Ibunroku Persona: Ikuu no Tou Hen' Coming To Switch
I went nuts one day and bought a ton of these on the Japanese eShop, thinking that it would be a little challenging but doable to play the text heavy ones with google lens translating for me. I was wrong! It was VERY challenging!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online's Game Boy Color, SNES & NES Library With Four More Titles
Excited to see someone struck a deal so we can play Harvest Moon in English again. Also excited to see any new NES games arrive. Pretty great update this time.
Re: Random: Yes, The District 9 & Gran Turismo Director Would Be Interested In Making A Metroid Movie
Hopefully he gets to do it and just makes a backdoor sequel to Chappy
Re: Community: 22 Switch Games We Missed, As Recommended By You
Dadish rules
Re: Teslagrad 2 And Teslagrad Remastered Bolt Onto Switch Today
@dequesi I'm wondering the same thing. We should at least get a discount on the remaster.
Re: Talking Point: Which Nintendo Franchise Should Illumination Tackle Next?
Anya Taylor Joy as SAMUS
Re: Poll: Did You Use Motion Controls In Mario Kart Wii?
My friend Luke and I like to say "I'm using tilt controls!" no matter the game. We have fun
Re: 31 Best DSiWare Games You Should Get Before They're Gone Forever
Go Go Kokopolo!
Re: Nintendo Expands Switch Online Game Boy, SNES & NES Service With Four More Titles
Xevious is a very special game to me
Re: Countdown: Wii U eShop Spotlight - Year Walk
I love Year Walk and I wish they'd port it to Switch. I also love Sayonara Wild Hearts and had no idea they were from the same company.
Re: 50 Best Nintendo Switch Games So Far
Celeste should be #1 (ok, #2 behind BOTW)
Re: SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad For Switch Is Back In Stock On My Nintendo Store (UK)
Out of curiosity I checked and it's in stock in the US store too!